          FAST PLANS version 6.1
easy to use CAD shareware for house floor plan design.
the unregistered version may be freely distributed

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                *** RUNNING
                *** FAST PLANS61
                *** IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS VERSION
                *** DEMO VERSION
                *** INSTALLING
                *** BEFORE YOU USE THIS DEMO
                *** TO USE THE DEMO
                *** PRICING & ORDERING
                *** CONTACT

 RUNNING
FAST PLANS6 will have been added to your
START/PROGRAMS list - if you would also like an ICON
on your desktop, go to Windows Explorer Fast Plans
folder, select FP61.EXE with the right button,
select create shortcut from the list and drag the
shortcut on to the desktop.

 FAST PLANS61 is an automated house layout design programme.
it is very easy to use, and will produce professional
quality layouts, but you should at least try or read
through the examples.

 There are a large number of options available,
some are customisable (become the default settings),
while others are available in the various dialogue boxes.
 Although all functions are very easy to follow,
when you select a function the GUIDE LINE at the bottom
of the screen shows what action to take, and there is a
comprehensive online graphic help system, including
context help (F1 key)available at all times.
there are no printed manuals.

LATEST IMPROVEMENTS
version 6.1
1/ adds maximum flexability with a new funcion
  adjust room - change a finished room to a design room
  to move/rotate/extend/shorten it - then finish to
  redraw the room correctly
2/ lengthen/shorten internal walls function
3/ expand/shorten base now also adjusts internal measurements to suit
4/ improvements to existing functions for greater performance

v 6.0 added.....
1/ site plan ( based on the external walls )
2/ increased drawing sizes
3/ display improvements
4/ more door types
5/ increased external wall maximum length
6/ text size options for printing
7/ new graphic help system 

v5.0 added.....
1/ design rooms (self aligning, moveable, rotate,
   shrink expand ) are integrated into the Fast Plans
   programme, so now you can assemble your room layout,
   and then mark the external walls,
    OR draw the external walls first and add design
   rooms later and still move then around etc.,
2/ draws external walls 2-4 lines on demand, and 
    auto corrects corners
3/ floor plans can be expanded or shrunk
4/ complete drawing can be mirrored or rotated
5/ drawings can be saved as bitmaps .BMP
6/ walls can be displayed ( and printed ) solid
    or cross hatched
7/ cill option on windows
8/ floor overlays
9/ zoom to fit screen, zoom by half
10/ delete and undo functions cover more objects
11/ the floor plan titles can be customised to
    your wording or language

v6.1 is a FREE upgrade to all registered purchasers - if we
have not contacted you please email your name
and number to us.

PLEASE NOTE - we do NOT supply disks, on receipt of 
your order, we email all you need to turn your DEMO into 
the full program. 
This enables users to get going with the full program FAST.
It also enables us to give FREE upgrades.
In the event of a hard drive crash, you can just download
the latest version from our website, and for peace of mind
we always keep the latest version in the winsite.com archives.

OUR NEXT PROGRAMME
Our new 3D Design House programme - four elevations,
house section, many roof types, dormers etc and
full site plans, is expected to be available on
the Internet soon.

DEMO VERSION
Please Note:
 This is a full working copy of the real programme -
but with a number of functions restricted.
 The Fast Plans programme is customised, in the demo
where you see "DEMONSTRATION ONLY", the real programme
replaces it with your name, exactly as shown  by you
on the order form ( your name is mandatory -
the real programme will not run without it).

INSTALLING FAST PLANS61
available both as a self extracting '.EXE' file or
zip file '.ZIP' - because the fast archive download
sites do not accept self extracting files.
FASTP61.EXE - just double click on the file, then
choose which folder the contents are to be placed in,
unzio, go to that folder and double click on
the 'SETUP.EXE' file to start the install.
FASTP61.ZIP needs to be unzipped using a zip programme
 ( WinZip, PKZip etc.,) , then double click
on the SETUP.EXE file in the unzip window to start the install.
If you need an unzip programme, there are plenty on
the Internet, check the latest 'zip program' addresses
with any search engine.


BEFORE YOU USE THIS DEMO
IMPORTANT !

Fast Plans version 6.1 DEMO (the "Software") is provided for
demonstration purposes only, Black Mountain Software
Pty.Ltd. retains all title to the Software.
Use this software only if you agree to the following :-
 
You will not attempt to reverse compile, translate or 
disassemble the Software in whole or in
part.

Fast Plans software is protected by International &
Australian Copyright Laws.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT
SHALL BLACK MOUNTAIN SOFTWARE PTY.LTD. BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT 
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION
OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY OF THIS SOFTWARE. BE AWARE DUE TO THE
COMPLEX NATURE OF THIS AUTOMATED PROGRAMME, IT IS
POSSIBLE THAT DRAWINGS COULD BE INCORRECT AND ALL
MEASUREMENTS SHOULD BE MANUALLY CHECKED.		


TO USE THIS DEMO

 For best results we recommend using 800 x 600
screen resolution minimum.
 
ALWAYS follow the guide line hints at the bottom
of the screen, or press the F1 context help key
(HELP button in dialogue boxes) or use HELP/
from the menu - but remember if all else fails,
read the help iinformation.

PRICING & ORDERING

The price of this programme is  US$63.00
(or Australian$89.00)
You can order ONLINE from our web site
http://www.blackmtnsoft.com
filling out the secure server form from the
'To Order' link.
If you prefer you may fax the 'order.txt' form
which is in the same folder (directory) as Fast Plans6
and this readme.txt file.
FAX to :-  +61 7 40938144


CONTACT

 Should you have any problems, please read Help Files
'Hints & Reminders','Examples', 'Quick Start',
'Demo Files' and 'How To' files, on screen FIRST,
then if you still have a problem not covered in any
of those Help files:-

 send ALL possible information 

    EMAIL to :-    help@blackmtnsoft.com

 or FAX to :-      +61 7 40938144

 or MAIL to :-     Black Mountain Software Pty.Ltd.,
                   PO Box 358
                   KURANDA
                   Queensland
                   AUSTRALIA   4872
 
 In such a complex field, even with all our 
testing & use, we would like to know of any problems, 
or other possible improvements.

     email to : help@blackmtnsoft.com

our website address is : http://www.blackmtnsoft.com

COMPANY DETAILS
Post:  Black Mountain Software Pty. Ltd.
       P.O.Box 358,
       KURANDA, Queensland
       AUSTRALIA 4872
Voice:   International  +61 7 40938144
         In Australia   (07) 40938144
Email: help@blackmtnsoft.com
Australian Company Registration Number  ACN 074 456 429


