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- TOP DRAW VENDOR INFORMATION
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- PROGRAM NAME/VERSION: Top Draw v1.0b (Released 2/10/94) <ASP>
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- PUBLISHER: Top Software Tel/Fax: (303) 838-0384
- P.O. Box 1141 CIS: 72643,436
- Conifer, CO 80433
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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- Windows 3.1, 80386 CPU, VGA display, (or better).
- 2Mbytes hard disk space for program files,
- 2Mbytes or more free memory under Windows.
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- SHORT DESCRIPTION:
- Top Draw is an incredibly powerful yet easy-to-use object-
- oriented drawing program for desktop publishing, brochures,
- newsletters, illustrations, logos, charts, diagrams, and more.
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- MEDIUM DESCRIPTION:
- Top Draw is an incredibly powerful yet easy-to-use object-
- oriented drawing program for desktop publishing, brochures,
- newsletters, illustrations, logos, business cards, diagrams,
- and more. Its long list of features includes an excellent
- "shape palette", layers, gradient fills, patterns, amazing line
- styles, text that wraps to fit shapes, notes, aligning and
- transforming commands, and more.
- Requires Windows 3.1, 80386, VGA, 2MB RAM, 2MB HD space.
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- LONG DESCRIPTION:
- Top Draw is the sophisticated drawing program for people who need
- to create quality drawings quickly. It is easy to learn, and easy
- to use. This object-oriented drawing program is ideal for desktop
- publishing, brochures, newsletters, illustrations, logos, charts,
- diagrams, and more. Its long lists of features includes:
- Complete on-line context-sensitive hypertext help. Multi-level
- undo. Unlimited named layers. Open multiple drawings at one time.
- WYSIWYG text editing. Text wraps to fit shapes. TrueType font
- support. Notes. Create custom pens, arrow heads, and arrow tails.
- Calligraphic effects. Three gradient fill types. Pattern and Tile
- Textures. Full Bezier curve support, as well as polyline shape
- editing. Powerful aligning, spacing, and transforming commands
- for precision layouts. Import WMF, BMP and PCX. Export WMF.
- Drawings can be created using pre-defined shapes from the handy
- Shapes Palette, or you can easily draw your own. And much more!
- Requires Windows 3.1, 80386, VGA, 2MB RAM, 2MB HD space.
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- REGISTRATION:
- $39.95 for: Newest version disk, additional pre-drawn symbols,
- full technical support, and more.
- $59.95 for: All of the above plus a 150+ pg printed manual.
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- DISTRIBUTION FORMATS
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- The install program provided with Top Draw works for 3.5" and
- 5.25" high density media, 720K media, 360K media, CD-ROMs, and
- with BBS files unzipped in a hard drive directory.
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- For the install program to work properly with low density media,
- files must be copied to the proper disks as described below.
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- Microsoft LZ compression is used for diskette distribution.
- PKZIP 2.04G high-compression is used for BBS distribution.
- Top Draw is normally provided on 3.5" HD media.
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- 3.5" HD (1.44M) Distribution:
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- Copy the files as provided.
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- 3.5" DD (720K) Distribution:
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- Disk 1: INSTALL.EXE, FILE_ID.DI_, TOPDRAW.EX_, HELP.P1_
- Disk 2: Everything else.
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- 5.25" HD (1.2M) Distribution:
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- Copy the files as provided.
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- 5.25" DD (360K) Distribution:
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- Disk 1: INSTALL.EXE, FILE_ID.DI_, TOPDRAW.EX_
- Disk 2: HELP.P1_
- Disk 3: Everything else.
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- BBS:
- Two or three ZIP files are used for BBS distribution.
- The preferred BBS name for the Top Draw v1.0 files is:
- 8 char: TOPDR10A.ZIP, TOPDR10B.ZIP, ...
- 6 char: TOPDRA.ZIP, TOPDRB.ZIP, ...
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- CD-ROM:
- Top Draw can be installed normally, copied to a CD-ROM
- directory, and run directly from a CD-ROM. Use the BBS version
- if the CD-ROM will be used mainly by SYSOPs.
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- Note:
- Please do not distribute files downloaded from a BBS on floppy
- disk. The installation process will be inconvenient. Request the
- Diskette Version and get a copy customized with your company's
- name (details below).
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- TOP DRAW DISTRIBUTOR LICENSING
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- ALL DISTRIBUTORS:
- Copies of Top Draw Shareware Version may be made and distributed
- as long as 1) none of the files are modified or deleted, 2) the
- program is described as "shareware" (under no circumstance shall
- Top Draw be described as "free", "freeware", or "public domain").
- Copying and distribution of the Registered Version of Top Draw
- is prohibited.
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- A Distributor License is FREE to all bona fide Disk Distributors,
- BBSs, User Groups, and Software Retailers. The license will
- remain valid for future versions of Top Draw as long as the
- distributor continues to comply with the terms of the agreement.
- No renewal is necessary. Additional restriction apply. See below.
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- FREE COPIES:
- Copies of Top Draw Shareware Version may be made and distributed
- freely as long as no fee of any kind is charged. In this case,
- no application is necessary.
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- ASP VENDORS:
- If you agree with the terms of the Distributor License (below),
- no application is necessary prior to starting distribution. If
- you would like to receive a copy of Top Draw customized with your
- company's name, or if you need the program files in a different
- format, please fill out and send in the Distributor License.
-
- NON-ASP VENDORS:
- Written approval from the author is required prior to starting
- distribution. Please apply.
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- NOTE:
- If you received a disk from Top Software (or an authorized agent),
- and you agree with the terms of the Distributor License, you have
- permission to begin distribution immediately. Please fill out
- and send in the Distributor License to indicate that you wish to
- continue to receive updates.
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- BBSs and USER GROUPS:
- BBSs and User Groups may copy and distribute Top Draw. User
- Groups may charge a nominal fee in order to cover library
- cataloging and copying costs. Copying and distribution must be
- terminated upon request by the author. If you would like to
- receive a copy of Top Draw customized with your organization's
- name, or if you need the program files in a different format,
- please fill out and send in the Distributor License application.
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- ROYALTIES:
- Currently, no royalty is required for distribution of the
- Shareware Version of Top Draw. Royalties may be requested
- in specific instances.
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- TO APPLY:
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- Complete the Distributor License application and sign it.
- Send to:
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- Top Software
- P.O. Box 1141
- Conifer, CO 80433
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- Phone/FAX: (303) 838-0384
-
- In return you will receive the Distributor License with the
- author's signature, which gives you written authorization to
- distribute Top Draw, and an authorized copy of Top Draw.
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- Your authorized copy of the program will be personalized to show
- "Distributed By: <your organization name> " in the "Sign-On" and
- "About" dialogs of the program. This information will be
- requested of users when they register in order to track the
- registration performance of various distribution channels.
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- You will receive disks for new program versions and maintenance
- upgrades as they are released.
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- Contact Top Software if you have any questions about distributor
- licensing.
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- "Top Draw" and "Top Software" are trademarks of Top Software.
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- TOP DRAW SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE
-
- 1. Your library's catalog or listing will state that shareware is
- not free, but is copyrighted software that is provided to allow
- the user to evaluate it before buying. If registration fees
- are listed, refer to the documentation accompanying the
- diskette for current rates and options.
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- 2. This license may be terminated by the author at any time.
- Diskette and BBS distribution: Offering and sale of Top Draw
- will be stopped immediately at any time the author so requests.
- CD-ROM distribution: No new masters will be created using Top
- Draw after the license is terminated.
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- 3. Copies of Top Draw distributed will be complete and unmodified.
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- 4. Problems or complaints about the program will be reported for
- investigation and correction.
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- 5. Information on the number of copies of Top Draw sold or
- distributed will be provided upon request.
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- Distributor (please print or type):
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- Name of Organization: ___________________________________________
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- Authorized Representative: ______________________ Title __________
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- Address: _________________________________________________________
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- _________________________________________________________
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- _________________________________________________________
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- Phone: _____________ Fax: ______________ CIS: ______________
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- In return for a license to distribute the software program Top
- Draw, I agree to comply with the above terms of distribution.
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- Signed, _____________________________ _____________
- Authorized Representative Date
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- Distribution authorized by author:
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- _____________________________ _____________ ___________
- Jeffrey M. Becker Date Control #
- President, Top Software
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- Desired format(s):
- Diskette Version: __ 1-1.44M disk, __ 3-360K disks.
- BBS Version: __ (ZIP files configured for BBS Download)
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- VENDOR SURVEY
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- Please help me help you by telling me a little bit about your
- business. All company-specific information will be kept strictly
- confidential. Summary information may be released via the ASP
- Forum on CompuServe. Send completed survey forms to:
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- Top Software/P.O. Box 1141/Conifer, CO 80433.
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- Company Name ____________________________________________
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- Years in shareware business _____
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- Number of disks (or programs) distributed per year _____
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- Distribution formats (check all that apply):
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- __ Diskette: __ 360K, __ 720K (360K image), __ 720K (full),
- __ 1.2M, __ 1.44M, Other: _________
- __ CD-ROM: __ BBS format, __ Ready-to-Run, Other: ____________
- __ BBS: __ 2400, __ 9600, __ 14.4K, Other: ____________
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- Accepted submission formats (check all that apply):
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- __ Diskette: __ 360K, __ 720K, __ 1.2M, __ 1.44M, Other: ________
- __ CD-ROM: __ ASP, __ JCSM, __ PSL, Other: _______________
- __ BBS: __ 2400, __ 9600, __ 14.4K, Other: _______________
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- Marketing methods (check all that apply):
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- __ Printed Catalog: __ Glossy, __ Color, __ Screen shots
- __ Catalog on disk: __ DOS, __ Windows
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- Number of programs listed ___________
- Circulation (number of customers) ___________
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- __ Magazine Ads: Type/size ___________________________________
- __ Card decks
- __ Other: ____________________________________________________
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- Comments for shareware authors:
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