13/03/95 FlowChart ------------------ Copyright (c)1995 One To One Software. All rights reserved. This document may not be reprinted without the consent of One To One Software. This file is intended to be a complete, but brief overview of the functionality of FlowChart. If you have comments or suggestions about this file, please feel free to call (0) 1603 435547 or send a FAX to the same number. OVERVIEW -------- The FlowChart program was originally written in 1993. Although initially designed for educational and engineering usage, it is a useful tool for anyone with a desire to produce flow charts. Users of older IBM-PCs and compatibles can use FlowChart because it is a DOS program, though VGA (640 x 480) capability is needed to display flow charts and a PCL5 or LaserJet compatible printer is required to print charts. DESCRIPTION ----------- This DOS flowcharter is highly versatile, fully functional, rule checking flow chart generator. A selection of 18 symbols is provided and on-screen help is always available. To ensure easy editing, this flowcharter uses a tiled rather than a free-form drawing approach. This enables single symbols or blocks of symbols to be moved and copied without causing alignment problems. Since all paths between symbols have a flow direction, illegal editing operations are prevented. Flow chart paths can go in all directions, left, right, up and down, as well as cross other paths. Output to a laser printer results in clear, presentation quality flow charts. Many graphical options are available so you will always be able to produce flow charts well suited to your needs. VALUABLE FEATURES ----------------- * View mode to avoid accidental changes * Catalogues flow charts alphabetically * On screen help always available * Keyboard control for all features * Zoom (2 levels) * Very high quality print-outs * Includes file management commands (copy/delete) * Displays flow charts with up to 256 x 256 symbols * Block Move/Copy/Delete commands * Controlled Delete operation of Text/Symbols/Connections * Automatic flow checking * Symbol I/O control VITAL STATISTICS ---------------- Maximum number of symbols >3,000 Maximum flow chart dimensions 256 x 256 symbols Maximum number of characters per symbol 60 Typefaces available Courier, Univers, CGTimes and LinePrinter FILE VIEWING ------------ While an image is being viewed, symbol type, position and text can not be changed. This ensures that no accidental modifications can be made. But you can change the colours of the symbols, symbol outlines and connectors. The graphical style of the symbols and connectors can also be changed. A Zoom option enables viewing of the overall structure of a chart. FILE EDITING ------------ From the "Edit" menu you can enter and modify your charts. You can use all the features available while viewing (see above) as well as being able to add and remove symbols, connections and text. Tidy flow charts are guaranteed by using a tiled format rather than a free-form format. Another advantage of this feature is that blocks of symbols can easily be moved and copied without causing alignment problems. Automatic flow direction checking guarantees 'sensible' charts. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ---------------------- Your PC ( 8088 or higher ) must have a minimum of 500kb of RAM available and a VGA display. Printers must have PCL5 capability, for example a Hewlett-Packard Laserjet II/III or compatible. HINTS FOR FIRST TIME USERS -------------------------- (1) Print out the help texts by selecting the 'Print Help Text' option in each of the help menus. (2) The two most important keys are:- Alt - for switching switching between menu and work area Esc - for getting out of anything DETAILS AND PRICES ------------------ The "Trial Version" has the following limitations: - Does not include a complete range of approved symbols. - It is not optimised for use on 80286, 80386, 80486 or Pentium processors. Other than these simple limitations, the "Trial Version" is fully functional. The "Enhanced Version" is available for only œ29.50 excluding VAT Features include: - 18 standard BS4058 symbols. - An Install program which loads a microprocessor specific version of FlowChart into the directory of your choice. A new development called FastFlow is now available. This program costs œ49.50 excluding VAT and has the following features: - 36 symbols including BS4058 symbols and SDL symbols. - symbols are added to flow charts by pressing function keys. - a flexible, scratch-proof symbol key for enhanced keyboards. - an Install program which loads a microprocessor specific version of FastFlow into the directory of your choice. WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU BUY FROM ONE TO ONE SOFTWARE -------------------------------------------------- When you order, you will receive a 3.5" or 5.25" disk* with the latest version of FlowChart / FastFlow on it. This disk will come in a re-usable disk wallet. You will also receive free phone support and competitive upgrade pricing for future versions. * Please specify disk size in your order. Send your orders to:- One To One Software, 24, Booty Road, Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0NE, England. or alternatively fax them to (0) 1603 435547. An order form is provided in the ORDER.TXT file.