QuikGraf provides a quick, easy way to visualize data that is in
numerical form.  QuikGraf does this by allowing you to enter your
numerical data into an array of rows and columns called the data
grid, and then quickly generate various types of graphs directly
from your data.  QuikGraf supports many different types of graphs,
with several options within each type.  You can easily make and
compare different types for graphs and select the one that best
suites your needs.

Once you have finalized your graph, QuikGraf allows you to print it,
save it as a disk file, and/or export it to another application.
There are several options for saving and exporting: you can save a
QuikGraf graph as a native QuikGraf data file, or you can save the
graph's image as a Windows bit map (BMP) or meta-file (WMF).  Also,
you can use the Windows Clipboard to export a QuikGraf graph to
another application as either a BMP or WMF object.  (For example,
the chart on the cover page of this document was created with
QuikGraf, copied to the clipboard as a BMP file, and then inserted
into the cover page by using Write's Edit Paste command.)

QuikGraf lets you create and work with as many graphs as you like.
Each QuikGraf graph occupies its own window with its own menu bar,
data grid, command buttons, etc.  QuikGraf's main program window
contains only a few menu items and the name of the currently active
QuikGraf graph.  Most of your work with QuikGraf will be done using
the individual graph windows you create.  Additional windows, which
you can activate from any graph window, allow you to control the
type of graph being displayed, the data it displays, and other items
such as colors, fonts, title text, and pattern fills.

QuikGraf has been designed to be easy to use, and it has a simple,
straight forward interface.  The best way to learn how to use
QuikGraf to to simply start using it.  QuikGraf's Help system covers
each of the program's functions.  The section Installation and
Startup explains how to install QuikGraf and get started making your
own graphs.

Registered or Shareware Distributor Version Installation

1.  Run the SETUP program according to the instructions on the label
of the diskette you receive.  SETUP is a Windows program that
uncompresses the files needed by QuikGraf and puts them in the
proper directories.  SETUP ensures there is sufficient space on your
hard disk before beginning, and it will install a Program Manager
Group and Icon in the Windows Program Manager if Program Manager is
active while you run SETUP.EXE.

Shareware Version (BBS Download) Installation

1.  You must have three ZIP files named QGxx-1.ZIP, QGxx-2.ZIP, and
QGxx-3.ZIP, where xx is the QuikGraf version number.  Un-ZIP the
three QuikGraf ZIP files into a single working directory on your
hard disk.  Make this working directory the default directory.

2.  From the working directory, run the SETUP program.  SETUP is a
Windows program that uncompresses the files needed by QuikGraf and
puts them in the proper directories.  SETUP ensures there is
sufficient space on your hard disk before beginning, and it will
install a Program Manager Group and Icon in the Windows Program
Manager if Program Manager is active while you run SETUP.EXE.

If you have comments or suggestions about QuikGraf, please send them to:

					Peninsula Software
					28510 Blythewood Drive
					Palos Verdes CA 90274

or send a Compuserve E-Mail message to 72356,556.

Disclaimer

No guarantee is made, expressed, or implied, pertaining to the use,
misuse, or any problems caused by this program.  Should this program
prove defective, the purchaser or evaluator assumes the risk of
paying the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or
correction, and any incidental or consequential damages.  In no
event will Peninsula Software and/or the program author be liable
for any damages whatsoever arising out of the use of or the program.

QuikGraf is distributed as shareware, meaning it is allowed to be
freely copied and distributed, but if used on a regular basis, must
be paid for.  If you continue to use QuikGraf you are obligated to
send its registration fee ($40.00 US) to Peninsula Software.  The
ASCII text file REGISTER.TXT is provided to make it more convenient
to register your shareware copy of QuikGraf.  Note that Peninsula
Software accepts Visa and MasterCard orders.