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Version 1.5 - June, 1991
INFORMATION
SHAREWARE Evaluation Version. Registered version ($59.00)
The Draftsman's Companion
Copyright 1991 BLUELINE DEVELOPMENT Inc.
All rights reserved.
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Thanks for looking at our program. We feel that this utility provides
the best under $100.00 productivity enhancement to AutoCAD that exists
today! You will receive the SOURCE CODE and manual when you register.
The utility requires AutoCAD Release 10 or 11. We find running any
kind of Autolisp program on a system without at least a 386 processor
inefficient and slow. If you are making a living using AutoCAD, we
suggest you spend your money upgrading AutoCAD to at least release 10c
on a 386, then, purchase the DRAFTSMAN'S COMPANION.
For directions on use of this program use the quick commands in the
file QUICKCMD.DOC.
What does the Draftsman's Companion do?
The Draftsman's Companion provides a set of utilities that make
AutoCAD less prompt and input device intensive. The Copies, Moves, and
Stretch commands allow you to simply move, copy or stretch by
distances without specifying from and to points. For instance if you
use the HM (Horizontal Move) the routine will prompt you to select
your entities and then you provide a distance (EX: -1) which would
move the geometry one unit to the left. The layer commands allow you
to manage layers without remembering the cryptic commands that AutoCAD
uses, typing "N" gives you the AutoCAD layer dialog box. The PT
command puts points where you need them. How many times have you
needed a point located 5/8" horizontally from your last point. FC
finds the center of any two lines or line segments. Then use the Osnap
node option to find it.
The one letter commands "L" and "E" for Line and Erase are tremendous
time savers and well worth the registration fee alone if you do not
already have something like it. By reducing the most needed commands
to two letters you will find yourself doing many things faster once
you become familiar with the names. It does not take long to memorize
them. Paste the Quick Command Guide somewhere so you can quickly see
what you are looking for in the beginning.
Installation Instructions:
Make a directory called DC.
For those unfamiliar with DOS, attach to your disk usually C:
and type:
MD DC |Makes the directory
CD DC |Attaches to the directory
Copy all the lisp programs into the DC directory.
Copy a:\*.*
Enter AutoCAD as you usually do.
Any individual lisp program can be loaded by typing a load command
at the command prompt as follows:
(LOAD "/directory/lisprogram")
So to load the Horizontal Move Command you would enter:
(LOAD "/DC/HM")
We have included a program called ULOAD.LSP which loads all
thirtysomething macros at one time. The program has been coded to
load all the programs from a directory called DC on the current
drive. The sequence to loading the software from the DC directory
is as follows:
(load "/dc/uload")
AutoCAD responds:
C:ULOAD
You can then enter:
ULOAD
BLUELINE will load all 30+ macros.
NOTE:
THE REGISTERED VERSION OF THE PROGRAM DISABLES THE OPENING
REGISTRATION REMINDER SCREEN AND REGISTRATION ENCOURAGEMENT
INFORMATION.
Other Products from BLUELINE DEVELOPMENT Inc.
Our mission is to provide the best low cost add-on software for
AutoCAD available. If you have a pet routine you would like to bring
to market please call us and we can add it to our products we do pay
royalties and commissions for third party developers (No Macro to
small!). If you want something developed we do that too. If we can
resell it the fees are lower.
In addition to the DRAFTSMAN'S COMPANION we offer several other
products.
BLUELINE The BLUELINE Construction system adds guide line
capabilities for fast layout and design. BLUELINE
eliminates the need to ever have to type @4'6.1/2<-270
again. Ideal for projecting elevations and details for
any discipline. Construction lines have been a big
selling point of other CAD systems for quite some time
but as far as we know we are the only ones who have added
it into AutoCAD. ($149.00). Limited working version
($10.00) The limited version is included if you register
the DRAFTSMAN'S COMPANION.
Xporter Allows the user to interactively create template files
without leaving AutoCAD. Scans the drawing and provides
the user with a list of blocks and their attributes to
select from a screen menu and builds the template file.
Also allows you to save and edit both the template and
the extract files in any text editor. ($119.00)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You may review this program for 30 days. If you desire to become a
registered user, the fee is $ 59.00 plus $7.50 Shipping and handling.
If you want to order any of our products with a credit card call
Public Software Library (PSL)@ 1-800-242-4775; MC/VISA accepted. For
information on orders processed through PSL call 1-713-665-7017.
You may also register by mail. If you register by mail there is no
shipping and handling charge. Just send a check or money order
for $59.00 (plus NYS Tax $3.39/copy where appropriate) to:
BLUELINE DEVELOPMENT Inc.
P.O. Box 212
Millwood NY 10546
Registered users receive:
1. The most current version full program including source code.
(A Registered version does not have registration encouragement
information.)
2. The full manual.
3. An upgrade certificate for the next version. Valid for one year
(subsequent years are $ 29.00);
4. Support: During the first 30 days of ownership, we provide up to
1/2 hour of telephone support; Unlimited support via US postal
mail of course;
5. EXTRA ADDED SPECIAL BONUS!!! Our registered users receive a
limited version of the BLUELINE Construction Line System that
draws construction lines.
DISCLAIMER- AGREEMENT
The Draftsman's Companion is a "shareware program" and is provided
at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with
your friends, but you may not give it away altered or as a part of
another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to
provide personal computer users with quality software without high
prices, and yet to provide incentives for programmers to continue
to develop new products. If you find this program useful and find
that you are using this program and continue to use it after a
reasonable trial period of 30 days, you must make a registration fee
payment of $59 to BLUELINE DEVELOPMENT INC. The $59.00 registration
fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at one time.
Site licenses are available for multiple stations starting at 5
users ($250) or 10 users ($350) please call us at (914) 762-4390
for more details.
Anyone distributing this program for any kind of remuneration must
first contact BLUELINE DEVELOPMENT INC. at the address below for
authorization.
You are encourage to pass a copy of this program or to upload it to
your favorite BBS for evaluation. Please encourage them to register
their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users
will receive the benefits stated above.
REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE DRAFTSMAN'S COMPANION
Please remit to: BLUELINE DEVELOPMENT Inc
PO Box 212
Millwood NY 10546
(914) 762-4390
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
The DRAFTSMAN'S COMPANION is distributed as is. The author disclaims
all warranties, expressed or implied. The author will assume no
liability for damages either from the direct use of this product or
as a consequence of the use of this product.
Please register one copy of the DRAFTSMAN'S COMPANION for each user
at your site. Call for site pricing.
THE DRAFTSMAN'S COMPANION Qty. _____ @ $59.00 ea. = __________
NY State residents add 5.75% Tax + __________
Shipping Charge _____7.50_*
Total Payment:______________
* DO NOT ADD $7.50 shipping charge if ordered from BLUELINE Direct.
CREDIT CARD ORDERS:
THE PUBLIC SOFTWARE LIBRARY 1-800-242-4775; MC/VISA ACCEPTED
Payment by: ( ) Check ( ) Money Order
Name: ___________________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________ DC VERSION # 1.5
Address: ___________________________________________________
City,ST & Zip: ___________________________________________________
Day Phone: ____________________ Eve: ________________________
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR THE DRAFTSMAN'S COMPANION ARE WELCOME!
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ABOUT SHAREWARE
(The following is courtesy of Paul Mayer, although we have added
some comments; we don't claim copyright to Mr. Mayer's writings.
(We do not even know who he is.)
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it,
you are expected to register. (Our policy is listed above.)
Individual programs differ on details-- some request registration
while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and
the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of
comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad
ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The
author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the
software. either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For
example, some authors require written permission before a commercial
disk vendor may copy their Shareware. (Our policy allows persons or
user groups to freely distribute the shareware version of the
program. Commercial disk vendors must contact us first.)
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether
it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware systems makes fitting
your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And, because
the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the
ultimate money-back guarantee-- if you don't use the product, you
don't pay for it.
ASP MEMBERSHIP
We are applying for membership in the Association of Shareware
Professionals. This is a standards making body to improve and
encourage shareware.
Although this program is not produced by a current member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). We intend to abide by
their rules and 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 P.O. Box 5786, Bellevue, WA 98006 or send a Compuserve
message via EASYPLEX to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536