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            Welcome to ORCHIS (Org Chart Imaging Software)!
                              Version 1.0

ORCHIS is a flexible and powerful tool for creating organizational charts
on PC compatible computers running under DOS. Not only organizations of
people, but any tree-like hierarchy can be represented by such a chart:
menu structures, decision trees, sentence parsings, and so forth.

ORCHIS employs an intuitive graphical user interface throughout. You
specify text and properties for each chart element using simple data entry
forms. You create links graphically using a WYSIWYG chart display. The
layout of the chart is done automatically by ORCHIS. When you add to the
chart, or change the text, properties, or linkages, ORCHIS will instantly
redraw the chart to your new specifications.


GETTING STARTED

It takes just three simple steps to get ORCHIS up and running:

     Step 1:  Make a directory for ORCHIS on your hard disk and copy all
of the ORCHIS files into that directory. (You can also install ORCHIS on a
floppy disk.)

     Step 2:  Run the INSTALL utility and answer the questions that it
asks. This will set up ORCHIS to run properly with your hardware
configuration.

     Step 3:  Run ORCHIS.


ON-LINE HELP

When you are using ORCHIS, you can access the documentation at any time
through the context-sensitive help facility. To access the help system,
press the F1 key, and ORCHIS will take you directly to the section of the
manual relevant to your current operation. When there are cross references
in the manual, you can click with the mouse or use the GOTO command to
view the referenced section. For complete information on using the help
facility, press F1 to activate Help and then press F1 a second time.


DOCUMENTATION

The complete documentation for ORCHIS is contained in the files having
the extension TXT. CONTENTS.TXT is the table of contents; CHAPT1.TXT
contains chapter one of the manual, and so forth. These are ASCII files
and you can use the DOS COPY command to make a printed version; for
example, to print chapter one type:

         COPY CHAPT1.TXT PRN

It is not necessary to print all of the manual, as you can view it while
you are using ORCHIS (see above), but we recommend reading through chapter
one, which is especially useful when you are using ORCHIS for the first
time; it contains a thorough overview of ORCHIS, and how to use it.

The remainder of the manual is organized as follows. Chapters 2 to 9
describe the menu button commands, property sheets, and data entry forms.
Chapter 10 covers the function keys and other special purpose keys.
Chapter 11 explains on-line help. If you have any questions about the
INSTALL utility, see the final chapter, CHAPT12.TXT.


YOUR LICENSE TO USE THIS VERSION OF ORCHIS

This is an unregistered shareware copy of ORCHIS. You may use it at no
charge for an evaluation period of up to 30 days. If you want to continue
using ORCHIS after that, you must pay a license fee ($29) and obtain a
registered copy as described in the next section below.

You may make and distribute copies of this unregistered shareware version
of ORCHIS, provided that such copies are complete and unmodified. Please
keep your original copy of ORCHIS, and only distribute duplicates made
from that original. You should NOT distribute a copy made after you have
run the INSTALL utility to set up for your particular hardware
configuration. In no case, may you distribute copies of the registered
version of ORCHIS or of the printed manual.

Additional restrictions apply to commercial distribution (see below).

The ORCHIS software and documentation are provided "as is".

TRIONUM DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

TRIONUM shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or
incidental damages arising from your use of or inability to use the ORCHIS
package.


HOW TO REGISTER

The license fee to register ORCHIS is $29. You will receive:

     1. The latest version of ORCHIS.
     2. A printed copy of the manual.
     3. Six months of telephone technical support.
     4. Prompt notice of future releases and new products.
     5. Reduced prices on upgrades and other TRIONUM products.
     6. A shareware evaluation copy of TRIONUM's drawing program,
        PEP: Picture Editing Package (see below).

(Also, the ORCHIS file format specification document is available on
request to any registered user, free of charge.)

The registration form is in the file named REGISTER.FRM. Copy this file
to your printer, fill out the form completely, and mail it, together with
your payment, to TRIONUM at the address given below.

You can register by phone if you are paying by Mastercard or VISA. Call
1-800-TRIONUM (1-800-874-6686); outside the USA call 617-776-1877.

We regret that we cannot provide telephone technical support to
unregistered users. However, if you have problems or questions, feel free
to contact us by US mail or Email at the address below. We also welcome
any suggestions you care to make. Your input is greatly appreciated.

The price above is for a single user license. For multi-user and site
license information contact TRIONUM.

                                 Trionum Inc.
                            PO Box 305, Kendall Sq.
                           Cambridge, MA 02142-0003
                                1-800-TRIONUM
                             CompuServe 71344,356
                      Internet [e-mail]


INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

Because of prohibitive processing costs, we ask that international orders
not pay by check (except from a US bank in US dollars) if at all possible.
We suggest:

  Credit card payment
  American Express money order (in US dollars) or
  International postal money order (in US dollars).

Cash payment in your local currency using the current exchange rate is
also acceptable. Use rounding in the conversion; do not send coins.


ENHANCING CHARTS WITH PEP

Using the PDL export capability in ORCHIS, you can move org chart images
into Trionum's PEP: Picture Editing Package. PEP is an innovative drawing
and layout program designed for the non-artist who needs to produce high
quality drawings of any sort. You can use PEP to annotate org chart
images, add decorative borders and ornaments, and incorporate other
stylistic variations, such as dashed lines, and bold or italic text, not
directly supported by ORCHIS.

PEP's many features include: multiple windows, arbitrary zoom, WYSIWYG
display, background printing, infinite un-delete, scalable fonts, rulers,
snapping, a powerful collection of menu driven commands, and complete
on-line documentation.

PEP is distributed as shareware, and an evaluation copy is included when
you register ORCHIS.


PERMISSION TO COPY FOR COMMERCIAL VENDORS

If you receive money for distributing copies of ORCHIS, offer it as a
promotion for any commercial venture, or use it as an enticement to pay
for any product or service, you are a COMMERCIAL VENDOR.

As a commercial vendor, you have TRIONUM's permission to copy and
distribute the unregistered shareware version of ORCHIS, subject to the
following 3 conditions:

     1. The ORCHIS software and documentation that you distribute must be
         complete and unmodified.

     2. Catalogs and advertisements listing ORCHIS must identify it as
         SHAREWARE, which must be adequately defined.

     3. You must cease all copying and distributing of ORCHIS immediately
         upon notice from TRIONUM.


VENDORS:

Below is summary information for your catalogs. If you have questions
about our products or policies, feel free to contact us at any time.

PRODUCT NAME:  ORCHIS

VERSION:  1.0

AUTHOR NAME:  Trionum Inc.

REQUIREMENTS:

  PC compatible computer
  DOS 2.0 or later
  Color VGA display
  384K memory
  (Mouse optional)

REGISTRATION:  $29 (includes latest version, manual, and phone support)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

ORCHIS (Org Chart Imaging Software) is a simple but powerful tool for
creating org charts, menu trees, decision trees, or diagrams of any
tree-like hierarchy. The intuitive graphical user interface provides easy
access to a wide variety of charting options.

ORCHIS supports horizontal, vertical, and double column chart types,
mixed types in one tree, multiple trees in one chart, assistant nodes,
drop shadows, chart titles, and much more. Properties (including type
face, type size, color, and line weight) can be controlled for the entire
chart, for one branch or level, for an individual box, or even for a
single line of text. ORCHIS also provides WYSIWYG display, background
printing, scalable fonts, and complete on-line documentation.

ORCHIS supports hardcopy output via LaserJet, DeskJet, PostScript, and
dot matrix printers, and graphical file output in the PDL, PCX, and EPS
formats, so that charts from ORCHIS can be used in most word processors,
publishing packages, and painting and drawing programs. ORCHIS charts are
stored in a simple ASCII file format, making it easy for programmers to
create compatible utilities.


(ORCHIS, TRIONUM and PEP are trademarks of Trionum Inc. All other brand
and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.)