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                        BadgerDraft README.TXT
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BadgerDraft is a vector-based drawing utility for Windows 3.1, 95 and NT.
It deals with drawn shapes in terms of mathematical abstractions, rather
than in pixels, and thus the viewing scale and drawing dimensions
are unlimited.

It can print drawings directly, or output Encapculated PostScript (EPS)
files, for input to other programs.

BadgerDraft is shareware - if you use it beyond the 30-day evaluation
period, you are required to register it. See the file ORDER.FRM.

Thanks for trying BadgerDraft!


1.  Shareware Concept

Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it.
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are required to
register it (or purchase the licensed version if there is one).

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and retail software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated
below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like retail
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 retail or
Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you
can try before you buy. And because the overhead is lower, prices are lower
also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.


                   LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

        THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. BADGERBYTES
SOFTWARE DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING
THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE, OF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS IN TERMS
OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE
RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IF
THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS ARE DEFECTIVE YOU, AND NOT BADGERBYTES OR ITS
DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL
NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.

        THE ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT IS MADE BY BADGERBYTES, ON THIS BADGERBYTES
PRODUCT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY BADGERBYTES, ITS DEALERS,
DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH
INFORMATION OR ADVICE. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM COUNTRY TO
COUNTRY.

        NEITHER BADGERBYTES NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION,
PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND
THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF
BADGERBYTES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

        This Limited Warranty shall be governed and construed in accordance with
the laws of the Province of British Columbia.



2. Installing BadgerDraft

    Before you can use BadgerDraft you have to decompress it into a directory of your
choosing. I suggest using \TEMP\BDRAFT. Use PKUNZIP 2.04 or QUINZIP or another
compatible decompressor. Using DOS or the DOS PROMPT in Windows:

        C:\> cd \temp
        C:\TEMP> mkdir bdraft
        C:\TEMP> cd bdraft
        C:\TEMP\BDRAFT> pkunzip a:\bdraft     (or wherever the ZIPped file is)
        C:\TEMP\BDRAFT> dir

The files you then have in the directory are compressed versions of:
        BDRAFT.EXE     The executable
        BDRAFT.HLP     The help file
        BDR_DLL.DLL    BadgerDraft dynamic-link library
	SETUP.EXE      Program that sets up BadgerDraft on your system
	APPSETUP.INF   Info for SETUP
	CTL3D.DLL      Microsoft 3D dialog library
	BDRSETUP.EXE   Sets up your BDRAFT.INI file
	MSDNTB.DLL     Toolbar DLL, from the Microsoft Developer's Network
	EXAMPLES.BDR   An example BDraft drawing file
	STATEDIA.BDR   Another example drawing file
        README.TXT     This file
        ORDER.FRM      Order form, for you to print and fill out
        BLURB.TXT      A two-paragraph intro

If you are using a Windows-based decompressor, first use File Manager to create the
\TEMP\BDRAFT directory then un-zip into there.

Then, whether using DOS or Windows, delete the BDRAFT.ZIP file.

Next, run SETUP.EXE by selecting Program Manager's File|Run... and typing
RUN \TEMP\BDRAFT\SETUP or by double-clicking on SETUP.EXE in File Manager. The SETUP
program will guide you through the rest of the installation, copying files to
the directory of your choice and creating a Program Manager group containing BDraft.

Then BDRAFT may be started, by double-clicking on the program icon.

Be sure to delete the compressed files you unzipped into the TEMP\BDRAFT directory.


3.  History

   V1.1         Initial release


4.  Distributing BadgerDraft

You are encouraged to pass a copy of the shareware version of BDraft along to your
friends for evaluation.

If you do so, you must provide them with the entire set of Bdraft shareware files.
These are:

BDRAFT.EXE
BDRAFT.HLP
BDR_DLL.DLL
SETUP.EXE
APPSETUP.INF
CTL3D.DLL
BDRSETUP.EXE
MSDNTB.DLL
EXAMPLES.BDR
STATEDIA.BDR
README.TXT
ORDER.FRM
BLURB.TXT


5.  Registering your copy

You may use the shareware version of BDraft for a 30 day trial period. If you would
like to continue to use it after the 30 day trial period, you are required to register
the program with BadgerBytes Software (via Coyote Electronics, the distributor). Only
a nominal fee is being charged for this program.

If you have any suggestions for future enhancements or additions that you would like
to see made to BDraft, please pass them on to me and I will try to accomodate.

To register, print ORDER.FRM, fill in the blanks, and send a cheque or money order to:

        Norm Campbell
        Coyote Electronics Inc.
        11174 Canyon Crescent
        Delta, British Columbia
        Canada V4E 2R8

Or, you can register on Compuserve. Type GO SWREG, find BadgerDraft by filename
(BDRAFT.ZIP) or registration ID# 8137, and follow the instructions.

A registration code for converting your copy to the registered version will be
e-mailed (or regular-mailed, if you prefer) to you right away.

Please direct any communication to me via Compuserve, user 71572,2600
(or 71572.2600@compuserve.com on the Internet).

