- MECCAID 5.1 DEMO - V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Last updated: January, 1994 This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the MECCAID DEMO. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description of MECCAID 5.1 DEMO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short Description: MECCAID is a large symbol library for use with the TommySoftware CAD/DRAW drawing application for Windows. The complete package contains hundreds of symbols for (almost) all of the parts available in the Meccano construction system, and a 36 page user guide. This demo contains a selection of parts and sample drawings enabling simple models to be constructed. Long Description: MECCAID is a large symbol library for use with the TommySoftware CAD/DRAW drawing application for Windows. The complete package contains hundreds of symbols for (almost) all of the parts available in the Meccano construction system, and a 36 page user guide. Each part has is available in all the required projections and orientations to enable both isometric and planar drawings to be constructed. The library has been designed so that parts easily "snap" precisely together using the TS CAD/DRAW catch functions. Why pay a small fortune for a "Number 1" Meccano set - now you can "build" any model you can imagine. This library is ideal for both the keen hobbyist and the commercial user, and would make a superb introduction to CAD and Engineering for any computer literate youngster. The files on this Meccaid demonstration disk contain a suitable selection of parts that enable simple models to be 'constructed'. The selection also contains extracts from the main library of spur gears so that some experimental gearboxes can be built. Sample drawings include a small 6-wheeled modern tractor unit. There are sufficient parts on this disk to enable it to be rebuilt. Note that the full MECCAID package is only for sale to registered users of TommySoftware CAD/DRAW. MECCAID is distributed internationally by Omicron Systems Ltd, and is copyright Roger Wallis of Birmingham, England. Although designed specifically to complement the TommySoftware CAD/DRAW package it has not been produced by TommySoftware who bear no responsibility for the content of this disk or the full MECCAID library. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Individuals who wish to distribute the MECCAID DEMO to friends or associates may do so as long as all files remain intact and no fees are charged. Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the MECCAID DEMO to their disk library may do so in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed below. Limited Distribution License: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ASP Approved Vendors in good standing are hereby given permission to distri- bute MECCAID by means of catalog, or BBS. Any other form of commercial distribution by anyone requires prior permission. Non-ASP member vendors must request permission prior to distributing this package. - Page 1 of 3 - - MECCAID DEMO Version 5.1 - The MECCAID DEMO package is defined as containing all the material listed in the PACKING.LST text file. If any files listed in the PACKING.LST text file, or the PACKING.LST file itself, are missing, then the package is not complete and distribution is forbidden. Please contact us to obtain a complete package suitable for distribution. The MECCAID DEMO package - including all related program files and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed as a complete package, without exception. The PACKING.LST text file contains a list of all files that are part of the MECCAID DEMO package. ( Small additions to the package, such as the introductory or installation batch files used by many shareware disk vendors, are acceptable as long as the final installation of MECCAID DEMO is still performed by means of the original program INSTALL.EXE. ) No price or other compensation may be charged for the TommySoftware CAD/DRAW package. A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US$ 10.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$ 12.00 internationally. Disk Sets & CD-ROMs: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The MECCAID DEMO package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive package. Nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging offer, without a written agreement from Omicron Systems Ltd. This includes any sales in a retail environment. Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the TommySoftware CAD/DRAW package as part of a collection (such as a multi-program set, or a CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from from Omicron Systems Ltd. If you wish to add any of our programs to a CD-ROM or other collection, please check the release date of the version you have. If the version is over twelve (12) months old then please contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. This version was released in March 1994. Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you would like to distribute the MECCAID DEMO package as a Disk-of-the-Month, or as part of a subscription or monthly service, then the following restrictions apply: - ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Members in good standing are hereby given permission to distribute the current MECCAID DEMO package under the Disk-of-the-Month style of distribution. - Others (non-ASP Members) must contact Omicron Systems Ltd in advance to ensure that you have the most current version of the software. - You cannot use a Disk-of-the-Month distribution to use up your inventory of old (out of date) disks. Only current versions may be shipped as Disk-of-the-Month disks. The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part, using any means, without the written permission of Omicron Systems Ltd. In other words, any disk-based documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy) form. The MECCAID DEMO package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others. - Page 2 of 3 - - MECCAID DEMO Version 5.1 - You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free. Omicron Systems Ltd prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of the MECCAID DEMO package by anyone, without written permission from Omicron Systems Ltd. If the version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. This version was released in March 1994. Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Omicron Systems Ltd. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE FOR PREPARING AND SEPARATING CAD/DRAW FILES FOR DISTRIBUTION: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The MECCAID DEMO package is designed for distribution on a single 3.5" high- density diskette - our research indicates that anyone with hardware capable of running TommySoftware CAD/DRAW will have a high-density disk drive. If you upload to a bulletin board, please zip the entire contents of this disk into a single file with the name MECAID.ZIP - ensuring that the zip file preserves the directory structure on the disk. Please Help Us Serve You Better: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding MECCAID. Please send us a copy of any review, article, catalog description, or other information you print or distribute regarding the MECCAID demo package. Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware marketing concept. Thank you for your support! - Page 3 of 3 -