$$$HelpSection001Introduction$$$ INTRODUCTION The Shareware definitions in this document are reprinted from an article which was prepared by Paul Mayer, author of GRAB Plus. $$$ $$$HelpSection002Definition$$$ DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. $$$ $$$HelpSection003Disclaimer$$$ DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT Users of the DXF Bill of Materials Generator (DXF BOM Generator) must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "the DXF BOM Generator is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including,without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of the DXF BOM Generator." $$$ $$$HelpSection004Ombudsman Statement$$$ OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT "This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536." $$$ $$$HelpSection005Distribution$$$ DISTRIBUTION AND REGISTRATION The DXF BOM Generator is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system--it must be distributed in its originally compressed form with all associated files included. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this program useful and find that you are using the DXF BOM Generator and continue to use the DXF BOM Generator after a 30 trial period, you must make a registration payment of $33 to Annabec Business Services (ABS). The $33 registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time. Commercial users of the DXF BOM Generator must register and pay for their copies of DXF BOM Generator within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting ABS. Anyone distributing the DXF BOM Generator for any kind of remuneration must first contact ABS at the address below for authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering the DXF BOM Generator immediately (However ABS must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of the DXF BOM Generator.). You are encouraged to pass a copy of the DXF BOM Generator along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of the DXF BOM Generator system. $$$ $$$HelpSection006Registration Policy$$$ REGISTRATION POLICY You may freely use and evaluate the DXF Bill of Materials Generator for thirty (30) from the time of its first use. After that you must register the progam for a fee of $33 plus shipping and handling and tax, if applicable, or disconntinue its use. At all times, Fred L. Mullen holds the Copyright (C) and reserves all rights. In return for registration, you receive the following: 1. The current version of the Generator. 2. Notification of updates. 3. Pamphlet on the use of the Generator and a brief discussion on the relationship of AutoCAD Block Insertions and the Generator. 4. Technical support for the three months following registration as follows: a. Telephone (216) 674-5444 - Limited to a total thirty (30) minutes of returned calls and only to calls made to points in the continental U.S. b. FAX (216) 674-2747 - Limited to two (2) returned FAXes and only to FAXes sent to points within the continental U.S. c. CompuServe 75452,3723 - Limited to five (5) responses. $$$ $$$HelpSection007How to Register$$$ HOW TO REGISTER You may register by CompuServe, telephone, FAX, or mail. CompuServe Registraion: Registration is conveniently offered through CompuServe. Use GO SWREG and then select the 'Register Shareware' option. The Registration ID is 4335. Telephone Registration: You may also register with your VISA or Master Card by telephone by contacting Annabec Business Services at (216) 674-5444. Be prepared to: 1. State that you are ordering the DXF Bill of Materials Generator. 2. Pronounce and spell your name as it appears on your credit card. 4. State your complete address. 4. State the type of credit card (VISA or Master Card only). 5. State the credit card account number. 6. State the credit card expiration date. FAX Registration: If purchasing by credit card, you may register by FAX by completing the form at the end of this document (also available for loading into your wordprocessor--see file REGISTER.DOC--and FAX it to (216) 674-2747. Mail Registration: You may register by mail by completing the form at the end of this document (also available for loading into your wordprocessor--see file REGISTER.DOC--and sending it to: Annabec Business Services PO Box 85 Millersburg, OH 44654 USA If registering by mail you may pay by check (shipment will await clearance) or by credit card. $$$ $$$HelpSection008Registration Form$$$ REGISTRATION FORM The following registration form is also contained in the file REGISTER.DOC for printing from DOS or loading into your wordprocessor: ************************************************************* DXF Bill of Materials Generator - Version DOS1.00 Registration Form Please complete this form and send it along with your payment to: Annabec Business Services Telephone: (216) 674-5444 PO Box 85 FAX: (216) 675-2747 Millersburg, OH 44654, USA CompuServe: 75452,3723 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Prices for shipping points in Ohio, North America, and elsewhere: Non-Ohio (NA) Non-NA Ohio ------------------- ---------- -------- Software: $33.00 $33.00 $33.00 Ohio Sales Tax 0.00 0.00 2.07 Shipping and Handling 5.00 10.00 5.00 ----- ----- ----- Total in US$ $38.00 $43.00 $40.07 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Company: ------------------------------ -------------------- Street: City: ---------------------------- -------------------- State: Country: ----------------------------- -------------------- Telephone: FAX: ------------------------- -------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Payment Method - Check: VISA: Master Card: ----- ----- ----- Credit Card Info - Number: Exp. 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