RatCaps PC 3D Read Me
for version 1.0
pre-release: December 14, 1993

Archive contents:
RACPC3D_.TTF (DOS/Windows TrueType font file)
RCREADME.TXT (ASCII text file)


RatCaps PC 3D is one of four fonts in the RatCaps/RatKeys PC keycaps font package from Quadrat Communications.

RatCaps and RatKeys were created to address the need for a good, utilitarian set of keycap fonts that would render well at text sizes from laser printers at 300 and 600 dpi.  For this reason, the key and character shapes were kept clear and simple.  Although there are other keycap fonts available which look prettier, they do not print well at laser printer resolutions.

The total typeface package consists of two basic fonts -- RatCapsPC and RatKeysPC -- each in two versions: a "flat" version and a "3D" version, for a total of four fonts.

RatCapsPC contains representations of the alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys on a standard PC keyboard.

RatKeysPC contains representations of the modifier, special function, F, cursor and numeric keypad keys on a standard PC keyboard, as well as mouse click and mouse drag representations and a small assortment of basic dingbats.

The free sample font included in this archive is of the 3D version of RatCapsPC, in TrueType format for DOS/Windows 3.x.

If you find this font useful and wish the other fonts available, the total RatCaps/RatKeys PC font package may be ordered from:

     Quadrat Communications
     50 Alexander Street, Suite 1901
     Toronto, Ontario
     CANADA  M4Y 1B6

     phone: 416 960-0606
     fax:   416 960-6054
     CIS:   75645,1752

Cost of the font package if ordered from Canada is $40 Canadian.  Orders from Canada must add 7% GST ($2.80) for a total of $42.80, and orders from Ontario must add a further 8% PST ($3.60) for a total of $46.40.

Cost of the font package if ordered from outside Canada is $40 US, payable in US funds.

Cheques, checks and money orders should be made payable to Quadrat Communications.

The fonts are available in either PostScript Type 1 or TrueType formats, for either DOS/Windows or the Macintosh. Fonts are supplied on 3.5 inch floppy diskettes only.  TrueType fonts are supplied as read-only embeddable.

The standard Quadrat font licence permits use of the fonts on up to six computers kept at a single location, and their associated printers, plus temporary use at an outside service bureau.  Please call for pricing if you require licensing for more than six computers.




David Vereschagin