FAST PLANS version 6.0 contents *** RUNNING *** FAST PLANS6 *** IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS VERSION *** DEMO VERSION *** INSTALLING *** BEFORE YOU USE THIS DEMO *** TO USE THE DEMO *** PRICING & ORDERING *** CONTACT RUNNING FAST PLANS6 will have been added to your START/PROGRAMS list - if you would also like an ICON on your desktop, go to Windows Explorer Fast Plans folder, select FP6.EXE with the right button, select create shortcut from the list and drag the shortcut on to the desktop. FAST PLANS6 is an automated house layout design programme. it is very easy to use, and will produce professional quality layouts, but you should at least try or read through the examples. There are a large number of options available, some are customisable (become the default settings), while others are available in the various dialogue boxes. Although all functions are very easy to follow, when you select a function the GUIDE LINE at the bottom of the screen shows what action to take, and there is a comprehensive online graphic help system, including context help (F1 key)available at all times. there are no printed manuals. LATEST IMPROVEMENTS v6.0 1/ site plan ( based on the external walls ) 2/ increased drawing sizes 3/ display improvements 4/ more door types 5/ increased external wall maximum length 6/ text size options for printing 7/ new graphic help system v5.0 added..... 1/ design rooms (self aligning, moveable, rotate, shrink expand ) are integrated into the Fast Plans programme, so now you can assemble your room layout, and then mark the external walls, OR draw the external walls first and add design rooms later and still move then around etc., 2/ draws external walls 2-4 lines on demand, and auto corrects corners 3/ floor plans can be expanded or shrunk 4/ complete drawing can be mirrored or rotated 5/ drawings can be saved as bitmaps .BMP 6/ walls can be displayed ( and printed ) solid or cross hatched 7/ cill option on windows 8/ floor overlays 9/ zoom to fit screen, zoom by half 10/ delete and undo functions cover more objects 11/ the floor plan titles can be customised to your wording or language v6.0 is a FREE upgrade to purchasers of v5.0 - if we have not contacted you please email your name and number to us. OUR NEXT PROGRAMME Our new 3D Design House programme - four elevations, house section, many roof types, dormers etc and full site plans, is expected to be available on the Internet soon. DEMO VERSION Please Note: This is a full working copy of the real programme - but with a number of functions restricted. The Fast Plans programme is customised, in the demo where you see "DEMONSTRATION ONLY", the real programme replaces it with your name, exactly as shown by you on the order form ( your name is mandatory - the real programme will not run without it). INSTALLING FAST PLANS5 available both as a self extracting '.EXE' file or zip file '.ZIP' - because the fast archive download sites do not accept self extracting files. FASTP60.EXE - just double click on the file, then choose which folder the contents are to be placed in, unzio, go to that folder and double click on the 'SETUP.EXE' file to start the install. FASTP60.ZIP needs to be unzipped using a zip programme ( WinZip, PKZip etc.,) , then double click on the SETUP.EXE file in the unzip window to start the install. If you need an unzip programme, there are plenty on the Internet, check the latest 'zip program' addresses with any search engine. BEFORE YOU USE THIS DEMO IMPORTANT ! Fast Plans version 6.0 DEMO (the "Software") is provided for demonstration purposes only, Black Mountain Software Pty.Ltd. retains all title to the Software. Use this software only if you agree to the following :- You will not attempt to reverse compile, translate or disassemble the Software in whole or in part. Fast Plans software is protected by International & Australian Copyright Laws. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL BLACK MOUNTAIN SOFTWARE PTY.LTD. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY OF THIS SOFTWARE. BE AWARE DUE TO THE COMPLEX NATURE OF THIS AUTOMATED PROGRAMME, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DRAWINGS COULD BE INCORRECT AND ALL MEASUREMENTS SHOULD BE MANUALLY CHECKED. TO USE THIS DEMO For best results we recommend using 800 x 600 screen resolution minimum. ALWAYS follow the guide line hints at the bottom of the screen, or press the F1 context help key (HELP button in dialogue boxes) or use HELP/ from the menu - but remember if all else fails, read the help iinformation. PRICING & ORDERING The price of this programme is US$63.00 (or Australian$89.00) You can order ONLINE from our web site http://www.blackmtnsoft.com filling out the secure server form from the 'To Order' link. If you prefer you may fax the 'order.txt' form which is in the same folder (directory) as Fast Plans6 and this readme.txt file. FAX to :- +61 7 40938144 CONTACT Should you have any problems, please read Help Files 'Hints & Reminders','Examples', 'Quick Start', 'Demo Files' and 'How To' files, on screen FIRST, then if you still have a problem not covered in any of those Help files:- send ALL possible information EMAIL to :- help@blackmtnsoft.com or FAX to :- +61 7 40938144 or MAIL to :- Black Mountain Software Pty.Ltd., PO Box 358 KURANDA Queensland AUSTRALIA 4872 In such a complex field, even with all our testing & use, we would like to know of any problems, or other possible improvements. email to : help@blackmtnsoft.com our website address is : http://www.blackmtnsoft.com