TOP DRAW VENDOR INFORMATION PROGRAM NAME/VERSION: Top Draw v1.0b (Released 2/10/94) PUBLISHER: Top Software Tel/Fax: (303) 838-0384 P.O. Box 1141 CIS: 72643,436 Conifer, CO 80433 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 3.1, 80386 CPU, VGA display, (or better). 2Mbytes hard disk space for program files, 2Mbytes or more free memory under Windows. SHORT DESCRIPTION: Top Draw is an incredibly powerful yet easy-to-use object- oriented drawing program for desktop publishing, brochures, newsletters, illustrations, logos, charts, diagrams, and more. MEDIUM DESCRIPTION: Top Draw is an incredibly powerful yet easy-to-use object- oriented drawing program for desktop publishing, brochures, newsletters, illustrations, logos, business cards, diagrams, and more. Its long list of features includes an excellent "shape palette", layers, gradient fills, patterns, amazing line styles, text that wraps to fit shapes, notes, aligning and transforming commands, and more. Requires Windows 3.1, 80386, VGA, 2MB RAM, 2MB HD space. LONG DESCRIPTION: Top Draw is the sophisticated drawing program for people who need to create quality drawings quickly. It is easy to learn, and easy to use. This object-oriented drawing program is ideal for desktop publishing, brochures, newsletters, illustrations, logos, charts, diagrams, and more. Its long lists of features includes: Complete on-line context-sensitive hypertext help. Multi-level undo. Unlimited named layers. Open multiple drawings at one time. WYSIWYG text editing. Text wraps to fit shapes. TrueType font support. Notes. Create custom pens, arrow heads, and arrow tails. Calligraphic effects. Three gradient fill types. Pattern and Tile Textures. Full Bezier curve support, as well as polyline shape editing. Powerful aligning, spacing, and transforming commands for precision layouts. Import WMF, BMP and PCX. Export WMF. Drawings can be created using pre-defined shapes from the handy Shapes Palette, or you can easily draw your own. And much more! Requires Windows 3.1, 80386, VGA, 2MB RAM, 2MB HD space. REGISTRATION: $39.95 for: Newest version disk, additional pre-drawn symbols, full technical support, and more. $59.95 for: All of the above plus a 150+ pg printed manual. DISTRIBUTION FORMATS -------------------- The install program provided with Top Draw works for 3.5" and 5.25" high density media, 720K media, 360K media, CD-ROMs, and with BBS files unzipped in a hard drive directory. For the install program to work properly with low density media, files must be copied to the proper disks as described below. Microsoft LZ compression is used for diskette distribution. PKZIP 2.04G high-compression is used for BBS distribution. Top Draw is normally provided on 3.5" HD media. 3.5" HD (1.44M) Distribution: Copy the files as provided. 3.5" DD (720K) Distribution: Disk 1: INSTALL.EXE, FILE_ID.DI_, TOPDRAW.EX_, HELP.P1_ Disk 2: Everything else. 5.25" HD (1.2M) Distribution: Copy the files as provided. 5.25" DD (360K) Distribution: Disk 1: INSTALL.EXE, FILE_ID.DI_, TOPDRAW.EX_ Disk 2: HELP.P1_ Disk 3: Everything else. BBS: Two or three ZIP files are used for BBS distribution. The preferred BBS name for the Top Draw v1.0 files is: 8 char: TOPDR10A.ZIP, TOPDR10B.ZIP, ... 6 char: TOPDRA.ZIP, TOPDRB.ZIP, ... CD-ROM: Top Draw can be installed normally, copied to a CD-ROM directory, and run directly from a CD-ROM. Use the BBS version if the CD-ROM will be used mainly by SYSOPs. Note: Please do not distribute files downloaded from a BBS on floppy disk. The installation process will be inconvenient. Request the Diskette Version and get a copy customized with your company's name (details below). TOP DRAW DISTRIBUTOR LICENSING ------------------------------ ALL DISTRIBUTORS: Copies of Top Draw Shareware Version may be made and distributed as long as 1) none of the files are modified or deleted, 2) the program is described as "shareware" (under no circumstance shall Top Draw be described as "free", "freeware", or "public domain"). Copying and distribution of the Registered Version of Top Draw is prohibited. A Distributor License is FREE to all bona fide Disk Distributors, BBSs, User Groups, and Software Retailers. The license will remain valid for future versions of Top Draw as long as the distributor continues to comply with the terms of the agreement. No renewal is necessary. Additional restriction apply. See below. FREE COPIES: Copies of Top Draw Shareware Version may be made and distributed freely as long as no fee of any kind is charged. In this case, no application is necessary. ASP VENDORS: If you agree with the terms of the Distributor License (below), no application is necessary prior to starting distribution. If you would like to receive a copy of Top Draw customized with your company's name, or if you need the program files in a different format, please fill out and send in the Distributor License. NON-ASP VENDORS: Written approval from the author is required prior to starting distribution. Please apply. NOTE: If you received a disk from Top Software (or an authorized agent), and you agree with the terms of the Distributor License, you have permission to begin distribution immediately. Please fill out and send in the Distributor License to indicate that you wish to continue to receive updates. BBSs and USER GROUPS: BBSs and User Groups may copy and distribute Top Draw. User Groups may charge a nominal fee in order to cover library cataloging and copying costs. Copying and distribution must be terminated upon request by the author. If you would like to receive a copy of Top Draw customized with your organization's name, or if you need the program files in a different format, please fill out and send in the Distributor License application. ROYALTIES: Currently, no royalty is required for distribution of the Shareware Version of Top Draw. Royalties may be requested in specific instances. TO APPLY: Complete the Distributor License application and sign it. Send to: Top Software P.O. Box 1141 Conifer, CO 80433 Phone/FAX: (303) 838-0384 In return you will receive the Distributor License with the author's signature, which gives you written authorization to distribute Top Draw, and an authorized copy of Top Draw. Your authorized copy of the program will be personalized to show "Distributed By: " in the "Sign-On" and "About" dialogs of the program. This information will be requested of users when they register in order to track the registration performance of various distribution channels. You will receive disks for new program versions and maintenance upgrades as they are released. Contact Top Software if you have any questions about distributor licensing. "Top Draw" and "Top Software" are trademarks of Top Software. TOP DRAW SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE 1. Your library's catalog or listing will state that shareware is not free, but is copyrighted software that is provided to allow the user to evaluate it before buying. If registration fees are listed, refer to the documentation accompanying the diskette for current rates and options. 2. This license may be terminated by the author at any time. Diskette and BBS distribution: Offering and sale of Top Draw will be stopped immediately at any time the author so requests. CD-ROM distribution: No new masters will be created using Top Draw after the license is terminated. 3. Copies of Top Draw distributed will be complete and unmodified. 4. Problems or complaints about the program will be reported for investigation and correction. 5. Information on the number of copies of Top Draw sold or distributed will be provided upon request. Distributor (please print or type): Name of Organization: ___________________________________________ Authorized Representative: ______________________ Title __________ Address: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________ Fax: ______________ CIS: ______________ In return for a license to distribute the software program Top Draw, I agree to comply with the above terms of distribution. Signed, _____________________________ _____________ Authorized Representative Date Distribution authorized by author: _____________________________ _____________ ___________ Jeffrey M. Becker Date Control # President, Top Software Desired format(s): Diskette Version: __ 1-1.44M disk, __ 3-360K disks. BBS Version: __ (ZIP files configured for BBS Download) VENDOR SURVEY ------------- Please help me help you by telling me a little bit about your business. All company-specific information will be kept strictly confidential. Summary information may be released via the ASP Forum on CompuServe. Send completed survey forms to: Top Software/P.O. Box 1141/Conifer, CO 80433. Company Name ____________________________________________ Years in shareware business _____ Number of disks (or programs) distributed per year _____ Distribution formats (check all that apply): __ Diskette: __ 360K, __ 720K (360K image), __ 720K (full), __ 1.2M, __ 1.44M, Other: _________ __ CD-ROM: __ BBS format, __ Ready-to-Run, Other: ____________ __ BBS: __ 2400, __ 9600, __ 14.4K, Other: ____________ Accepted submission formats (check all that apply): __ Diskette: __ 360K, __ 720K, __ 1.2M, __ 1.44M, Other: ________ __ CD-ROM: __ ASP, __ JCSM, __ PSL, Other: _______________ __ BBS: __ 2400, __ 9600, __ 14.4K, Other: _______________ Marketing methods (check all that apply): __ Printed Catalog: __ Glossy, __ Color, __ Screen shots __ Catalog on disk: __ DOS, __ Windows Number of programs listed ___________ Circulation (number of customers) ___________ __ Magazine Ads: Type/size ___________________________________ __ Card decks __ Other: ____________________________________________________ Comments for shareware authors: