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Printer's Apprentice 5.9 * The best font utility for Microsoft Windows!
"Virtually every user can benefit from Printer's Apprentice."
-PC/Computing
April 1993
"The best-designed Windows font viewer for all font formats..."
-PC Magazine
October 27, 1992
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*This cool font program requires VBRUN300.DLL, available on your
*favorite BBS, America OnLine, CompuServe, and the InterNet...
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*CompuServe -> WINSHARE forum, Index library, VBRUN3.ZIP
*America OnLine -> Windows Section
*InterNet -> cica.cica.indiana.edu (great Windows FTP server)
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(c) Copyright 1991-1994 by Bryan T. Kinkel and Lose Your Mind Development
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Lose Your Mind Development
c/o Bryan T. Kinkel <--- Note! New address!
453 Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 645-0749
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Latest Version of Printer's Apprentice always on
**HH InfoNet**
(203) 738-1046 Supra V32B
(203) 738-0342 USR HST DS
(203) 246-3747 USR HST DS
Compuserve DTPFORUM, WINSHARE, SWREG forums
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Q. What is it?
A. Printer's Apprentice is a font management utility for your Windows
PC. It helps you manage all your TrueType and Adobe Type 1 fonts
by printing inventory sheets (4 flavors!), ANSI charts, keyboard
layouts, and specimen sheets. It was noted as the *BEST* Windows
font utility by PC Magazine (10/27/92) and features one of the
sharpest interfaces around.
Q. What is new in version 5.9?
A. Version 5.9 is mainly a cosmetic update. A few specimen sheets
have been fine tuned for the DeskJet printers (fine tuned yet
again...) We have also been accepted into the Association of
Shareware Publishers, so new material had to be added to the
documentation.
Q. How do I install this program real quick?
A. Unzip the PA59.ZIP to a new diskette or directory and run
INSTALL.EXE. This will decompress the files and copy them
to the right places on your hard drive.
Q. How does the program modify your system?
A. The Printer's Apprentice setup program will copy several files
to your computer.
Copied to \windows\system
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dyspydll.dll subclassing control dll (DesaWare)
cbk.vbx callback control (DesaWare)
cmdialog.vbx common dialog contro (Microsoft)
grid.vbx grid control (Microsoft)
keystat.vbx keyboard control (Microsoft)
sbceasy.vbx subclassing control (DesaWare)
ss3d2.vbx 3D Effects (Sheridan)
ssidxtab.vbx Tabbed dialogs (Sheridan)
threed.vbx 3D Effects (Microsoft)
ssformfx.vbx Even more 3D effects (Sheridan)
Copied to \pa
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pa.exe Printer's Apprentice (LYM)
pacp.exe Printer's Apprentice (LYM)
*.bmp Various bmp files, needed by PA!
pa.ini initialization file for PA
readme.txt readme file!
pa.hlp Printer's Apprentice help file
Note: Proper version control is used by the installation program!
The installation program will prompt you before writing over
files that already exist!
Q. What happens if I get a "Out of Date" error after installing the
software??
A. Every attempt has been made to distribute the latest versions of
the VBX & DLL support files. However, making sure the correct version
is on your machine can be a pain. Some shareware (and commercial!!)
vendors do not use reliable SETUP.EXE and INSTALL.EXE programs. These
programs may overwrite a support file or place the wrong date stamp
on a copied file. Thus you will receive a "out of date" error when
you try to run Printer's Apprentice. If you get this error, the fix
is easy.
1) Search your ENTIRE hard drive for the offending file. 2)
Delete ALL copies of this file. You may be surprised at how many
duplicate VBX files you have creeping around on your hard drive.
3) Restart Windows. 4) Reinstall Printer's Apprentice. This
should fix everything for you.
Q. I noticed this version uses different VBX files? Can I delete VBX
files from your old versions that are no longer used??
A. I have really, really tried to reduce the number of third-party add
on files used by Printer's Apprentice. Listed below are VBX's that
where used by prior (5.8 & below) version. You can delete them from
your Windows & System directories...
CCMOUSE.VBX TABBED.VBX
3DLABEL.VBX
PICCLIP.VBX
NOTE: These files may be used by other shareware programs on your
computer. Check your documentation for more information.
Q. How do I remove the program if I need more space on my machine?
A. There is a file named INSTALL.LOG located in the PA directory. This
lists out *every* file and program manager group added to your system.
Note: Some other vendors may use some VBX files on your system.
THREED.VBX is a VERY popular file!!
Q. What happened to the documentation file?
A. Everything has been placed in a Windows help file. Just click
the Help menu item or the question mark icons...
Q. How do I purchase this program?
A. We can only take orders with personal checks. Do *NOT* send cash,
even if you are in another country. For foreign orders, please use
a postal money order or a bank check drawn on US dollars. Pricing
is as follows.
Domestic United States:
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1 copy of Printer's Apprentice, with 30 page users guide $25
1 copy of Printer's Apprentice $20
Canadian, Foreign orders, Europe, the world outside of the US
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1 copy of Printer's Apprentice, with 30 page users guide $30
1 copy of Printer's Apprentice $25
Please make checks payable to "Lose Your Mind Development"
CompuServe users can register via the SWREG forum! GO SWREG for
more information.
Q. What is the upgrade policy?
A. When you register, I will send you a code and a certificate. Upon
release of major upgrades, I will notify you with a post card. The
cost of duplication and mailing has gotten out of hand, so upgrades
will cost a nominal $5 if you need a new diskette. Or you can wait to
find the program on a local BBS. The codeword will always work for
future editions.
Q. Anything else?
A. Yes! I am always open to suggestions! This software is made for
anyone who cares about type. Designers, DTPers, layout artists,
print shops, publishers, etc, this sofware is for you. If you have
any suggestions, spec sheet ideas, interface notes, let me know.
75% of the improvements in this release came from users. This
is your program! It is easiest to reach me at home, after 7pm EST.
Lose Your Mind Development is a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve
a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but
does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover
Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send
a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.