SIMMAP Version 1.0 Copyright (c) 1993 Mark Schmelzer Brentley Smith SimMap is not free software. It is released as shareware, which provides the opportunity for the program to be evaluated before it is purchased. We hope that after you try SimMap you will like it and will want to register. By doing so you are voting with your pocketbook for us to continue developing high-quality, Windows shareware. Complete information on how to register SimMap is included in the REGISTER.TXT file. OVERVIEW -------- SimMap is a windows program that allows you to edit or create Maxis' SimCity city map files. SimMap was designed to look as much like SimCity for Windows as possible. SimMap allows you add and/or change any form of water or trees. You can also remove anything, including stuff like fire, floods, fallout, etc. When you register, you will receive the enhanced version of SimMap that allows you to add any buildings, parks, roads, and whatnot. Check out the help file for more information on this stuff. INSTALLATION ------------ To install SimMap, follow these steps: 1. Create a directory on your hard disk for the SimMap files, using the DOS CD command or the Windows File Manager. Example: C:\SIMMAP 2. Copy all the files from the SimMap distribution disk or the SIMMAP.ZIP file into that directory. 3. Copy the BWCC.DLL file into your main Windows directory. This file is the Borland Custom Control library. If you already have this file in your main Windows directory, you may not need to copy this file as you need only one copy of the file for all your programs that may need it. 4. In the Windows Program Manager, click inside the program group window where you want the SimMap icon. Then click the File//New command and click OK in the next dialog box. 5. Type in the information for SimMap in the next dialog box. Include the complete path for the program in the Command Line field. Then, click OK. The SimMap icon will appear in your selected program group. If you do not see it, scroll the group window to find the icon, then move it to a new location. That completes installation of SimMap. RUNNING ------- To start SimMap, double-click its icon in the Program Manager. The first time you run the program, it will create a file in it's directory to save your settings and preferences. GETTING HELP ------------ SimMap offers a help system to answer your questions. To use this system, give the "SimMap Help" command in the "Help" menu, or press the help icon (a question mark) at any time. SUPPORT ------- Support is provided via Compuserve and the U.S. Postal Service. Only registered users of SimMap are entitled to support. When you contact us for support, please supply this information: Computer Type SimMap Version Number (from "About" menu) Windows Version Amount of RAM in your computer REGISTRATION ------------ You may use the program free for 30 days. A registration fee of $15 (U.S.) is required if you continue to use it after that. Users who register will receive the enhanced version of SimMap mentioned above. Please send check or money order to: Mark Schmelzer 771 Franklin Ave Columbus, Ohio 43205 Suggestions for improvements are always welcome. Please send messages to me at Compuserve ID: 72147,2255. DISCLAIMER ---------- SimMap is not an Maxis authorized product and is in no way connected to Maxis. The authors are not responsible for anything at all. Nothing. Even if we are held responsible, the limit of our liability is the licensing fees you paid. SOFTWARE LICENSE ---------------- Non-licensed users are granted a limited license to use SimMap on a 30-day trial basis for the purpose of determining whether SimMap is suitable for their needs. The use of SimMap, except for the initial 30-day trial, requires registration. The use of unlicensed copies of SimMap, outside of the initial 30-day trial, by any person, business, corporation, government agency or any other entity is strictly prohibited. A single user license permits a user to use SimMap only on a single computer. Licensed users may use the program on different computers, but may not use the program on more than one computer at the same time. No one may modify or patch the SimMap executable files in any way, including but not limited to decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise reverse engineering the program. A limited license is granted to copy and distribute SimMap only for the trial use of others, subject to the above limitations, and also the following: 1) SimMap and all of its release files must be copied in unmodified form, complete with the file containing this license information. 2) SimMap may not be distributed in conjunction with any other product without a specific license to do so from Mark Schmelzer. 3) No fee, charge, or other compensation may be requested or accepted, except as authorized below: A) Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (sysops) may make SimMap available for downloading only as long as the above conditions are met. An overall or time-dependent charge for the use of the bulletin board system is permitted as long as there is not a specific charge for the download of SimMap. B) Vendors may distribute SimMap only after obtaining written permission from Mark Schmelzer. Such permission is usually granted. Please write for details (enclose your catalog). C) Non-profit user groups may distribute copies of the SimMap diskette to their members, subject to the above conditions, without specific permission. Non-profit groups may collect a disk duplication fee not to exceed three dollars. LIMITED WARRANTY ---------------- Mark Schmelzer warrants that all disks provided are free from defects in material and workmanship, assuming normal use, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. Mark Schmelzer warrants that the program will perform in substantial compliance with the documentation supplied with the software product. If a significant defect in the product is found, the Purchaser may return the product for a refund. In no event will such a refund exceed the purchase price of the product. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, MARK SCHMELZER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, THE PURCHASER ASSUMES THE RISK OF PAYING THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION AND ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL MARK SCHMELZER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF MARK SCHMELZER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Use of this product constitutes your acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to its contents. Your milage may vary. So there. REVISIONS --------- 1.0 (July 1993) - Initial release. (still no keyboard support) 0.9 (June 1993) - Solid, faster, better resource use, documentation. 0.? (May 1993) - Buggy but most features work. A little slow.