


                                   PrintGL  1.54

                    (c) Copyright Ravitz Software Inc. 1990,1995

                  PrintGL/D - pen plotter emulator for DOS
                  PrintGL/W - pen plotter emulator for Windows
                  PrintCAD  - printer driver for DOS CAD software


       Ravitz Software Inc.                              BBS/FAX 606-268-0577
       P.O. Box 25068
       Lexington, KY  40524-5068
       USA                                  Compuserve Cary Ravitz [70431,32]


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       PrintGL Documentation File ............................... PRINTGL.DOC
       PrintGL HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and ADI Documentation File        PRINTGL2.DOC
       Description ........................................................ 3
       What Is New                                                          4
       Installation ....................................................... 5
       License and Registration                                             6
       Resellers .......................................................... 7
       Order Form                                                           8
       Catalog of Software from Ravitz Software Inc. ...................... 9

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       Description ----------------------------------------------------------

         PrintGL is a  shareware  pen plotter  emulator package  for  DOS and
         Windows.  It includes a DOS program that can be run from the command
         line  and BAT  files or via menu  (PrintGL/D), an equivalent Windows
         program (PrintGL/W),  and a  resident DOS  program  that  intercepts
         plotter data as it is being written to file (PrintCAD).

         PrintGL prints or displays HP-GL (HP Graphics Language)  and HP-GL/2
         subsets and ADI (Autodesk Device Interface  4.0) plotfiles from  CAD
         and  graphing  packages  such  as  AutoCAD,  Microstation,   Cadkey,
         FastCAD, Schema, etc.  It  supports Epson  and  IBM 9 pin  printers,
         Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, Epson Stylus,
         HP  Laserjet,  Deskjet,  PaintJet, QuietJet, and HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and
         HP-RTL  devices,  IBM  ExecJet,  LaserPrinter, and Quietwriter  2/3,
         Canon LBP, BJ, and BJC printers, Kodak Color  4, PDP ProTracer, Star
         SJ-144, Tek ColorQuick, and PostScript  printers, and CGA, EGA, VGA,
         VESA SVGA,  and HGC  displays.  And it  generates PCX  files and EPS
         files with preview bit map.

         Even  if  your graphics  program  supports  your  printer, you  will
         probably find that  PrintGL is  faster,  gives better print quality,
         and/or gives  more  formatting flexibility.  PrintGL  uses the  best
         graphics  modes available for each printer that it supports and uses
         transfer  data compression to  improve print speed on many printers.
         And it gives options such as paper size, orientation, magnification,
         and pen width, color, and shading.                                  

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       What Is New ----------------------------------------------------------

         PrintGL 1.54 updates:

         - Several files have new names:
             SAMPLE.PLT is now PRINTGL.PLT.
             HPGL.DOC and HPGL.CHR are now PRINTGL2.DOC and PRINTGL2.CHR.
             ADD.DOC, README.*, ORDER.FRM, CATALOG.RSI are in PRINTGL.TXT.

         - The  documentation  viewer   gives  you  access  to   PRINTGL.TXT,
           PRINTGL.DOC, and PRINTGL2.DOC.

         - The "other" menu is split into "plotter" and "other".
         - /FW% drives the default Windows printer.
         - Auto run mode uses "#" in the mask to select a configuration.
         - Mouse handling is improved.

         - Epson Stylus Color 720 dpi prints are screened by 50% to eliminate
           bleeding and pooling of ink.

         PrintGL 1.52 updates:

         - Auto run mode lets you delete plotfiles after processing.
         - /F$+ drives the Epson Stylus Color at 720 dpi.
         - PRINTGLD /? or PRINTGLW /? go directly to help system.
         - Negative (adaptive) HP-GL line types are supported.

         - New HP-GL/2 interpreter features:

             The  UL  (user  line type) command is  read and  line types  are
             converted to PrintGL's standard line types.

             The  RF (raster fill) command is  read  and converted to a shade
             level.  Pen numbers are  ignored and  the  specific  pattern  is
             ignored.  Fill type 11  is  then converted to  fill type 10 with
             this shade level.

         The latest version of PrintGL is available from the support bulletin
         board at  606-268-0577 (1200..14400, N,8,1, 24 hours/day, XMODEM, 1K
         XMODEM, or ZMODEM download), packed in ZIP 2.04g format.            

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       Installation ---------------------------------------------------------

         The PrintGL package includes these files:

           FILE_ID.DIZ   standard description of package
           PRINTCAD.EXE  resident DOS program
           PRINTGL.DOC   documentation
           PRINTGL.PLT   sample plotfile
           PRINTGL.TXT   initial information
           PRINTGL2.CHR  HP-GL character set plotfile
           PRINTGL2.DOC  HP-GL documentation
           PRINTGLD.EXE  DOS program
           PRINTGLW.EXE  Windows program
           README.BAT    displays the initial information file

         To install PrintGL create a directory  called  PRINTGL, and  copy or
         unpack the distribution  files into this directory.  It is preferred
         that the PRINTGL directory be in your DOS PATH.

         To install PrintGL/W  as an icon  in  the Windows  Program  Manager,
         select File, then  New, then program item to  bring  up the  Program
         Item Properties  menu.  Enter the item name - PrintGL/W, the command
         line - C:\PRINTGL\PRINTGLW, and the working directory - wherever you
         keep your plotfiles files.  You can choose from three icons designed
         for two, sixteen, and 32K color setups.

         PRINTGL.TXT  is  initial  information.  You can view it from DOS  by
         running README.BAT or from PrintGL by pressing F1. While viewing it,
         you can print pages or the entire file. Press T repeatedly until the
         correct setup is  displayed and  then press  P.  Or from  DOS, "COPY
         PRINTGL.TXT PRN" to print the entire file.

         PRINTGL.DOC  is the documentation.  This is viewed  and printed just
         like PRINTGL.TXT.

         PRINTGL2.DOC is the documentation of  supported HP-GL, HP-GL/2,  and
         ADI  commands.   PRINTGL2.CHR  is  a  plotfile  that  documents  the
         supported HP-GL characters sets.

         PRINTGL.PLT is a sample plotfile that you can  print or display with
         PrintGL.                                                            

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       License and Registration ---------------------------------------------

         PrintGL (including PrintGL/D, PrintGL/W, and PrintCAD)  is  provided
         as is.  There are no warranties expressed or implied.  PrintCAD is a
         swapping  resident  program  that  may  have  problems with  unusual
         environments.

         PrintGL is copyrighted by Ravitz Software Inc.  You may copy PrintGL
         only for use under this license agreement.

         PrintGL  is  distributed as shareware.  You may use PrintGL  without
         charge on a trial basis to determine its suitability for you. If you
         continue to  use  it after  your  evaluation,  you  MUST purchase  a
         registered copy for $50 (US$).  Registration covers  use by a single
         person (on  multiple computers) or installation on a single computer
         (may be used by a group of people).  There is no cost to use a later
         1.** version after registering any 1.** version.

         You may distribute PrintGL as a stand alone product if you  keep the
         entire  package  together,  unchanged,  clearly label  the  disk  as
         shareware,  and do not charge more than $10.  You may not distribute
         PrintGL  as  part of another product or  on the same  disk with  any
         commercial software.

         See Order Form for ordering information.

         PrintGL  Printer  Driver  is  the  graphics  engine  used  in  these
         programs. It may be licensed for use in commercial programs.  Send a
         note to request more information on this.                           

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       Resellers ------------------------------------------------------------

         The companies noted below can help you register PrintGL more easily.
         These  companies sell  registered copies  - they  do not  offer user
         support. User support is provided only by Ravitz Software.

         Public Software Library accepts Visa, MC, AmEx,  or Discover orders.
         Orders  are transferred  via  Compuserve  and  shipped  from  Ravitz
         Software. Ask for a registered copy of PrintGL - PSL item 10217.

           Public Software Library    Tel  800-242-4775
           PO Box 35705               Tel  713-524-6394
           Houston, TX  77235-5705    Fax  713-524-6398
           USA                        Compuserve  71355,470

         These companies sell registered copies of PrintGL. Payment is in the
         local currency.

           CDV Software       |   Computer Solutions   |   Andreas A. Mssner
           Postfach 2749      |     Software           |   Ulbacher Str 154
           76014 Karlsruhe    |   Postfach 1180        |   70329 Stuttgart
           Germany            |   W-85561 Grafing      |   Germany
                              |   Germany              |
                              |                        |
           Tel 0721-97224-0   |   Tel 08092-5018       |   Tel 0711-3260452
           Fax 0721-21314     |   Fax 08092-31727      |   Fax 0711-3260452


           A & R Technical Services
           PO Box 523
           Hornsby, NSW  2077
           Australia

           Tel 2-476-1372
           Fax 2-477-7563                                                    

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       Order Form -----------------------------------------------------------

         Name    ________________________________________ Date ______________

         Address ____________________________________________________________

                 ____________________________________________________________

                 ____________________________________________________________

                 ____________________________________________________________

         PrintGL first copy with manual/disk              ___  x $50 ________

         PrintGL additional copies with manual/disk       ___  x $40 ________

         PrintGL additional licenses without manual/disk  ___  x $25 ________

         Disk Size (circle one)   3.5   5.25          Total Enclosed ________

           __ VISA __ MC  Card number ______________________  Expires _____

           Name on card ____________________  Signature ___________________

         Payment may  be by Visa  or  MasterCard  (no other  charge cards are
         accepted) or check or money  order payable in US Dollars, drawn on a
         bank in the US, Canada,  England, France, or Switzerland.  The above
         prices include handling and first class or air mail.

         See Resellers  for information on  resellers in the US, Germany, and
         Australia.

         Each licensed copy may be  used by one person on  multiple computers
         or installed on one computer used by a group of people.

         System information

           Printers _________________________________________________________

           Graphics software ________________________________________________

           Computer type __8088  __286  __386  __486  __Pentium  __other_____

           Currently using __PrintGL/D  __PrintGL/W  __PrintCAD  Version ____

         Comments ___________________________________________________________

         ____________________________________________________________________

         ____________________________________________________________________

         _________________________________________  Ravitz Software Inc.
                                                    P.O. Box 25068
         _________________________________________  Lexington, KY  40524-5068
                                                    USA
         _________________________________________  BBS/fax 606-268-0577     

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       Catalog of Software from Ravitz Software Inc. ------------------------

         All of  the packages  listed below  are  available  from the  Ravitz
         Software support BBS - 606-268-0577 1200..14400 N,8,1 24 hours/day.

         PrintGL is a pen plotter emulator package for  DOS and  Windows.  It
         prints or displays HP-GL (7475, 17440), HP-GL/2 (limited subset), or
         ADI  (Autodesk  Device Interface  4.0 binary)  plotfiles  on most PC
         graphics devices.  Supports  Epson and  IBM 9 pin  printers,  Epson,
         Fujitsu,  IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24  pin printers, Epson  Stylus,  HP
         Laserjet, DeskJet, PaintJet, and HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and HP-RTL devices,
         IBM  ExecJet,  Quietwriter 2/3, and LaserPrinter, Canon LBP, BJ, and
         BJC,  PDP  ProTracer, PostScript,  Star SJ-144, Tek ColorQuick, EGA,
         VGA, VESA SVGA,  and  HGC,  and outputs  PCX files  and Encapsulated
         PostScript  files with  preview bit map.  User selectable pen width,
         color, shading, and paper size, magnification, etc. Shareware - $50.

         PrintCAD is a printer driver  for AutoCAD, AutoSketch, Microstation,
         Cadkey, GenCADD,  Draft  Choice,  PC-Draft-CAD,  and  other  DOS CAD
         packages.  It prints  directly from CAD software via the ADI, HP-GL,
         or HP-GL/2 plotter driver. It is included in the PrintGL package.

         PrintGF  is  an image  printer  for DOS  and Windows.  It prints  or
         displays  BMP, GIF, and  PCX  files on most  PC  bit mapped graphics
         devices, color  or black/white, with  pattern and/or error diffusion
         dithering,  brightness,  contrast,  and gamma for  each plane,  gray
         balance,  blur/sharpen,  edge smoothing, user selectable clip  area,
         print  size,  portrait  or  landscape.  DOS  and  registered Windows
         versions also read JPEG, TARGA,  and TIFF  files.  It supports Epson
         and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin
         printers, Epson  Stylus, Fargo Primera  and PrimeraPro, HP Laserjet,
         DeskJet, PaintJet, HP-RTL plotters,  IBM  ExecJet, Quietwriters, and
         LaserPrinter,  Canon  LBP,  BJ,  and  BJC, PDP ProTracer, PostScript
         printers, Star SJ-144, Tek ColorQuick, EGA, VGA, and VESA SVGA.  The
         DOS version requires XMS memory. Shareware - $34.

         Ravitz Editor is a fast,  powerful, mid sized  text editor.  It  has
         integrated  outlining and overviewing, area mark manipulation (copy,
         fill, shift, sort,  etc.),  find/change, word wrap and  reflow, line
         drawing, multiple  file  handling,  change tracking,  flexible  user
         interface (function keys, mouse, menus), and it is  configurable and
         programmable. Shareware - no charge.

         Ravitz Utilities is a package of miscellaneous programs.  FLSIG is a
         file signature  program  that lets you easily set up a disk security
         test.  PIC2GL translates  Lotus  .PIC  files to HP-GL.  ATKBFIX  and
         ENKBFIX are DOS TSRs that modify the BIOS keyboard handling to  make
         the keyboards more useful.  RSUNZIP is a limited unZIPper. Shareware
         - no charge.                                                        