GRAFER(TM) Line Graphs, Shareware Version 3.0, PROGRAM DESCRIPTION GRAFER(TM) Line Graphs for Windows, v3.0 , makes ANSI look-alike graphs suitable for scientific and engineering reports. The Line Graphs and Scatter Plots are built from X-Y data entered from the keyboard, a text file, or the Clipboard. The "Picture" Graphs can be Copied to the Clipboard and Pasted into other applications as an adjustable graph. Saved graphs are in text file format and easily edited. Printed graphs are adjustable in size. Learn to graph with the samples included. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Grafer requires, as a minimum, an IBM AT or compatible computer with Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11, or Windows '95 installed and running. The current memory in your computer should be adequate if you are able to use other Windows applications satisfactorily. The hard disk space needed is less than 300 kilobytes. Grafer will not run with Windows 3.0. GRAFER(TM) INSTALLATION You will probably receive Grafer in one of two ways. In the first way, you will have a floppy disk with the ten individual files listed below: GRAFER.EXE - Grafer executable for Windows 3.1 or greater GRAFER.HLP - Grafer help for Windows 3.1 or greater REGISTER.TXT - Registration form for Users README.TXT - Getting Started Documentation GRAFTEST.GRF - A test graph as described in a Help item ELECT.GRF - A graph of residential power consumption INSTALL.EXE - Installation Program for Grafer VENDINFO.DIZ - Grafer Product Information VENDOR.TXT - (use VENDINFO.DIZ for all information) FILE_ID.DIZ - BBS description of Grafer If you have a disk with the ten files, use the instructions given in the section below titled, "USING THE INSTALL PROGRAM". The second way to receive Grafer is in a compressed file or archive. The compressed file name should be GRAFER3.xxx where "xxx" indicates which file compression utility was used. In this case, use the suggestions given in the section titled, "INSTALL FROM A COMPRESSED FILE". If you prefer to install Grafer manually, copy the first six files listed above to the directory of your choice. Using Windows 3.1 or 3.11, create icons for the first four files and install them in the Windows Group of your choice by using the Program Manager "File" menu and selecting "New...". Using Windows95 or later, create a "Start" menu item by adding a folder called "Grafer" in Windows\Start Menu\Progams\ folder. Now, add four "shortcuts" to the "Grafer" folder for the first four files you copied to the directory of your choice above. USING THE INSTALL PROGRAM To install Grafer, start up Windows and put the Grafer floppy disk in Drive A. Follow the directions in the sections below depending on which version of Windows you are using: Windows 3.1 or 3.11 From the Program Manager "File" menu, select "Run". Type "A:INSTALL" in the dialog box that appears. After you press "ENTER" or click on the "OK" button, the Install program will start on the floppy drive. If you are installing from B drive, substitute the letter B for the letter A above. Windows95 or later From the "Start" menu select "Run". Type "A:INSTALL" in the dialog box that appears. After you press "ENTER" or click on the "OK" button, the Install program will start on the floppy drive. If you are installing from B drive, substitute the letter B for the letter A above. The Install program will copy the Grafer files to a new directory titled "GRAFER" on your hard drive (C:). You will have an opportunity to revise the directory name and installation location. Click on the "OK" button or press the "ENTER" key to start the file transfer to the directory you selected. Using Windows 3.1 or 3.11, the Install program will also create a Windows Group named "Grafer" and put the Grafer icons in that group. You may move the Grafer icons to another group later if desired. Using Windows95 or later, a menu item titled, "Grafer" will be added to the "Start Menu" with "shortcuts" for four of the files listed above. INSTALL FROM A COMPRESSED FILE If you received Grafer as a single file such as GRAFER3.ZIP, copy this file to a temporary directory on your hard disk. Next, decompress the file using a decompression utility program. The DOS command might be PKUNZIP GRAFER3.ZIP if that compression utility was used to compress the file. Several other compression/decompression utilities are in common use. You can probably obtain the correct utility from the same place you obtained the Grafer archive. If the Grafer archive file name is GRAFER3.EXE, you decompress it by running it from your temporary directory as you would any DOS program. No other utilities are needed. Once the archive file is decompressed, you should have the ten files listed above in your temporary directory. Now you can install Grafer as described above in the section titled, "USING THE INSTALL PROGRAM". Instead of typing "A:INSTALL" in the "Run" dialog box, you would type, "C:\TMP\INSTALL", where C:\TMP is the current hard drive and directory where the ten files are located. UNINSTALL GRAFER Windows 3.1 or 3.11 First delete each icon in the Grafer Group by selecting it and then pressing the 'Delete' key. When all the icons are gone, delete the Group by pressing the 'Delete' key. Next, from the File Manager, delete the directory containing the Money Math files. First, select the directory and then delete it by pressing the 'Delete' key. Grafer places a file named, "grafer.ini" in the Windows directory of your computer. You may also delete this file. Windows95 Using Explorer, delete the directory containing the Grafer files. First, select the directory and then delete it by pressing the 'Delete' key. Grafer places a file named, "grafer.ini" in the Windows directory of your computer. You may also delete this file. To remove the, "Grafer" item from the, "Start" menu, move to the, Windows\Start Menu\Programs\ folder using Explorer. Expand the folder by clicking on the "+". Now, click on the, "Grafer" folder and press the delete key. RUNNING GRAFER To start Grafer, double-click the mouse on the Grafer icon for Windows 3.1 or 3.11. For Windows95, from the "Start" menu, select "Programs". Now select "Grafer" from the menu and again select "Grafer" from the menu. Selecting "Exit" from the "File" menu item closes Grafer. You can also use the Alt+F4 key combination to do the same thing. GRAFER DOCUMENTATION All of the Grafer features are documented in Grafer Help. You can select the "Help" menu item from within Grafer or you can double click on the "Grafer Help" icon. Either way, the Windows Help program will run Grafer Help. Be sure and review the, "Getting Started" section for an overview of Grafer, how to make a graphs, and other helpful Grafer tips. PRINTING THIS FILE To print this file from Windows, first load it into the Notepad editor that comes with Windows by double-clicking on the "Documentation" icon. Next, click on the "File" menu item and then select the "Print" command. You may want to select the "Print Setup.." command first to make sure that your printer is ready and properly setup. HOW TO REGISTER GRAFER Registration is $10 US plus $2 for shipping and handling. Send a $12 check or money order to: (Sorry, we cannot take credit cards.) Robert Lovell 109 Amanda Drive Anderson, SC 29621-2406 Phone: (864)224-2474 For your convenience, an order form is included in the file REGISTER.TXT. To fill in and print the order form from Windows, using the Notepad editor, double-click on the "Register" icon. After filling in the form, click on the "File" menu item and then select the "Print" command. You may want to select the "Print Setup.." command first to make sure that your printer is ready and properly setup. To print the file from DOS, use the command line PRINT REGISTER.TXT. Either way, just fill out the form and send it in with your check or money order for $12 payable to Robert Lovell. BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION Registrants will receive: - Latest version of Grafer on disk - Money back guarantee for 90 days - Technical support for 90 days - Information on new releases and upgrades - The register reminder dialog box is removed - Free update if suggested enhancements are accepted TECHNICAL SUPPORT Robert Lovell will provide free technical support to registered users of Grafer for 90 days following registration. Our mailing address and phone number are shown below: Robert Lovell 109 Amanda Drive Anderson, SC 29621-2406 Phone: (864)224-2474 LIMITED WARRANTY THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION ONLY, ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. ROBERT LOVELL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER ROBERT LOVELL NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ROBERT LOVELL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina and shall inure to the benefit of Robert Lovell and any successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Anderson County, South Carolina. The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts. COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS Grafer is a trademark of Robert Lovell. The Grafer software is licensed property of Robert Lovell and is copyright © 1995-1996 by Robert Lovell. All rights reserved. Windows, Window95, and DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TRIAL USE LICENSE Grafer is a "Shareware program" and is NOT a public domain program. Robert Lovell grants you a limited license to use this software for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed thirty days. If you continue using this software after the thirty-day evaluation period, you MUST make a registration payment to Robert Lovell. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Robert Lovell. SHAREWARE Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try Grafer and continue using it for over 30 days, you are required to purchase it by registering. Any fees you paid to obtain the Shareware version were copying and distribution fees and did not cover the registration payment required for continued use of the program. 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 system 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 STATEMENT This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the Shareware principle works for you. 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