File Name : gridcrft.txt
	Date      : June 6, 1994
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		GridCraft version 1.9 - Shareware
	If you find this program useful please send $35 to:

			Brian McMahon
			43 School Street
			Sydney, Nova Scotia
			Canada B1S 2Z6

	   This will also allow me to provide you with information
	about updates. The first 150  registered  users will be 
	sent a bound copy of the users manual. 

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				Program Description

	   GridCraft(tm) is a drawing program which works with a "gridded 
	sheet" as a base. It was developed to the specifications of a 
	production weaver who creates original designs for a drawloom.  
	Since its original development, GridCraft was expanded to 
	accommodate various types of craft designs that use grid sheets 
	as a base upon which to work.  Included in that broad definition 
	are cross-stitch, needle point, latch hook, knitting, weaving 
	and beading designs.

	   Through a series of set-up functions and switches the program 
	can be customized to match the requirements of particular crafts 
	as well as the personal preferences of the designer.  A large 
	number of design operations can be easily selected by using a 
	variety of methods.  The novice user can intuitively take advantage 
	of the program's powerful design features, while "short cuts" are
	available for the more experienced GridCraft users to allow fast 
	completion of patterns.

	   In addition to drawing freehand, GridCraft also provides a full
	complement of drawing functions using common geometric shapes and 
	curves.  Editing functions let you easily select sections of a 
	pattern to be moved, copied, mirrored, scaled, or rotated.  Entire 
	drawings can be saved or, if preferred, parts of it can be saved
	independently.  Any drawing or part of a drawing can be merged into
	another at any location.  Viewing functions enable you to move 
	around the drawing sheet, (which may extend beyond the size of 
	the screen) and to work at any magnification.  A variety of output 
	options let you print your designs as color coded patterns or as
	numerical row and column data.

	   By using these various design functions to create, combine, and
	manipulate drawings, you will be able to create your new patterns 
	quickly, and easily test new ideas and patterns.

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				Installation 
	   
	   GRIDCRFT.ZIP contains two zip files, all of which were zipped 
	using Pkzip Version 2.04g. GRIDC_19.ZIP contains the program and 
	installation files while GRIDDOCS.ZIP contains the documentation 
	files. 
       
	   Unzip GRIDCRFT.ZIP (using Pkunzip) into any directory or onto 
	any disk you wish to use for the zip files. You will require 
	aproximately 472k for the two files. Now unzip the file GRIDC_19.ZIP 
	onto a disk or into a directory which can be used for install files. 
	This zip file contains aproximately 700k so, for example, an 
	installation disk might be created with the command "pkunzip 
	gridc_19 a:\" assuming a: is atleast a 720k disk drive. Change to 
	that location and type "install". The install program will then 
	present you with choices such as printer selection and program 
	location. 
	
	   The documentation can be unzipped into any convenient location.
	It contains two files: GRID.TXT, a dos text file, and GRID_51.WPS,
	a wordperfect 5.1 file (formatted for a HP Laserjet IV). 

	   The following table lists the files and there sizes in bytes:

	   GRIDCRFT.ZIP                 472270
		GRIDC_19.ZIP            302640 
			GRIDC.EXE       237324  (no co-processor support)
			GRIDC_CO.EXE    222256  (co-processor support)
			INSTALL.EXE      19814  (install program)
			GIF2GRID.EXE     62708  (Gif file to grid format)
			GCRESIZE.EXE     30230  (resize patterns)
			GRID2.CFG          610  (sample config file)
			GRIDC. CFG         610  (default config file)
			READ.ME           2823  (good idea!)
			PLANT.PAT        11039  (sample patterns)
			BLKBERRY.PAT      9879 
			FONTS.PAT        42924 
		GRIDDOCS.ZIP            171515 
			GRID.TXT        217819  (text file)
			GRID_51.WPS     380199  (Wordperfect 5.1 file)

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	Any questions can be directed to the following e-mail address: 

			    gridcraft@cad.uccb.ns.ca


				Happy designing!