PC-KEY-DRAW Version 3.75 (C)Copyright OED 1984-1990 OEDWARE P.O. Box 595 Columbia, MD 21045-0595 Voice: (301) 997-9333 9:00 am - 9:00 pm EST Monday - Saturday FAX: (301) 997-2143 24 Hrs a day Support BBS: (301) 750-1253 24 Hrs a day To get started simply enter MENU at the DOS prompt. ------------------------------------- Check to see if you have these files. README _P1 Basic program information, file listing and registration. GO BAT Start up BATch file. INSTALL BAT Copies disk or installs to hard disk KD BAT Runs KD_DRAW MENU BAT ---!!!!RUN THIS FIRST!!!!--- CAMERA COM Screen capture GEMEPSON COM Use with some Star printers BASRUN EXE Used by other EXE files. DO NOT RUN THIS FILE DATEIT EXE Replaces DOS DATE on machines without clock KD_DRAW EXE Main drawing program KD_UTIL EXE Series of file related utilities KD_FONT1 FNT Large text font file KD_FONT2 FNT Outline text font files KD_DRAW HLP Help file for program KD_DRAW HOT Hot Key definition file KD_MENU HOT Support macros for KD_MENU.SCN KD_PAINT PIC Paint colors KD_PTRN PIC 64 fill patterns M_DOC PIC Overlay for KD_MENU.SCN M_EXAMP PIC Overlay for KD_MENU.SCN M_EXIT PIC Overlay for KD_MENU.SCN PLAN PIC Created/used in DEMO SAUC PIC Created/used in DEMO KD_MENU SCN HyperDraw menu KD_PRNT TBL Printer table HYPERDRW TXT Information on using HyperDraw KD_DRAW TXT Program text KD_UPDAT TXT Update information. Whats NEW!! Installation To use PC-KEY-DRAW from a hard disk, put the program disk in A: and run INSTALL. The shareware disk set includes 4 360K floppies, while the registered version includes 7 360K floppies. Non-registered version may include: *PC-KEY-DRAW program disk Version 3.75 or greater. *Library Disk #1 (L-1) with sample slide show and sample drawings. Complete manual on disk (M). *Interactive tutorial (T-1) helps you learn the basics of PC-KEY-DRAW Registered version includes above plus: *Library Disk #2 (L-2) with text fonts, fill patterns, & LaserJet support *Library Disk #3 (L-3) with additional text fonts. *Library Disk #4 (L-4) with clipart. A CGA emulator disk is available for use with Hercules graphics cards. Only the disks with "*" will be installed on your hard disk to save space. You should not run PC-KEY-DRAW from the original disks. Make backup copies of the PC-KEY-DRAW originals and store them in a safe place. Use the backup copies or your hard disk to run the program. Fitting PC-KEY-DRAW to your needs You may want to add several commands to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Such as GRAPHICS to load graphics printer driver for IBM & Epson printers GRAFTABL to provide extended ASCII characters MOUSE to run Microsoft compatible mouse CAMERA is file to load screen capture program. Grab screens with Ctrl-Alt-Right Shft. Load screens with F8 o or O. CAMERA will save screens in the default subdirectory as A.SCN, B.SCN, C.SCN and so on. Distributing Slide Shows, HyperDraw and HyperShell Applications PC-KEY-DRAW slide shows can be distributed freely provided PC-KEY-DRAW is in a runtime mode and no charge is made other than a small disk copying fee. Before 3.70, the runtime mode would not work with HyperDraw or HyperShell. KD_DRAW can be put in a runtime mode by removing KD_DRAW.HLP. To use with any HD or HS stack, simply add

as part of the initial macro used to call the first screen. This allows PC-KEY-DRAW to be used to develop application software. Games, databases, tutorials, information systems, DOS shell programs and much more are possible. Anyone wishing to distribute PC-KEY-DRAW with a HyperDraw or HyperShell stack must register the program with OEDWARE. In addition, the following processing charges may apply: Per Copy Unlimited Public Domain Stacks $ 0 $ 0 Shareware Stacks $ 2 $ 50 Commercial Stacks $ 10 $100 A copy of the stack would be greatly appreciated. This aids us in improving the program. Common Problems in Getting Started or What Has My Hardware Done Now? ---------------------------------- NEC MULTISPEED PC-KEY-DRAW can be used on the NEC Multispeed, but only after proper setup of the Multispeed. Three programs must be run first to put the Multispeed in a mode sufficiently compatible. Run the following: KILL640R KILLPOP INIT059 These are available from the NEC BBS by calling (312) 860-2602. For more information contact Chris at (800) NEC-SOFT. Many thanks to NEC and to Chris for finding a solution to let PC-KEY-DRAW run on the NEC Multispeed. Random Cursor/Menu Movement Later model TANDY 1000s have a bug in their BIOS and/or hardware that causes problems with PC-KEY-DRAW the bug is in the joystick interface and causes random information to be sent to PC-KEY-DRAW. The program has been updated to be less sensitive to the random noise from the joystick, but as a result PC-KEY-DRAW may not be able to use a joystick on later model Tandy 1000 computers. It is possible that some other clone game ports may have similar problems. If you notice problems with random cursor movement or menu item input, run KD_UTIL CHD/ to disable the joystick or set <5000> in Cursor Mode. TANDY LT1400, LT1000 & SOME KAYPROS A BIOS bug in the above models causes problems with loading screens under F8 or through HyperDraw. The bug causes only the first few lines of the file to be loaded. can be used to load these screens. The problem seems appears in older LT1000s and LT1400s at the high speed, but not in low speed operation. Switch your laptop to low speed operation and it should be ok. This appears to have been fixed in later models and PC-KEY-DRAW will load screens at either speed. Dual speed KAYPRO machines should work ok at the slower speed as well. PRINTING To print on most dot matrix printers RUN GRAPHICS.COM from DOS or via a BATch file before loading PC-KEY-DRAW. The best method is to add the command to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and make sure it is available in the PATH. GRAPHICS is supplied with all versions of DOS. There are also public domain and commercial programs that replace GRAPHICS.COM, but with enhanced capabilities. DOS 3.0 DOS 3.0 has a bug that prevents PC-KEY-DRAW from operating from a subdirectory on a hard disk. The bug does not exist in any other version of DOS and I have personally tested PC-KEY-DRAW on 2.0, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.0, and in the DOS compatibility box of OS/2. PC-KEY-DRAW will operate from a floppy in DOS 3.0. HERCULES PC-KEY-DRAW requires a CGA emulator to run on a Hercules graphics card. There are several available in the public domain and as shareware. We can supply suitable emulators, see below. HGCIBM is the prefered emulator to use. Clone Hercules cards may not work as well as true Hercules. REGISTRATION - WHAT YOU CAN GET! -------------------------------- P - Program Disk - Latest Version D - Disk Manual Q - Quick Reference Sheet R - Registration, right to use program. All users must register. M - Printed Manual in Binder with pictures and index S - Support by phone or mail U - Notice of updates and chance to purchase at low price L1 - Library Disk #1 with clip art and slide show demo L2 - Library Disk #2 with clip art, 640 fill patterns L3 - Library Disk #3 with text fonts L4 - Library Disk #4 with additional fonts, flow chart symbols L5 - Library Disk #5 with one key auto flow charting and additional fonts T1 - Tutorial Disk with interactive tutorial and 3-D maze HyperDraw game H - Hercules support disk with CGA emulators SH - Shipping and Handling for North America. For Airmail delivery outside of North America add $15 to the order. In North America Shipping is Free via First Class U.S. Mail STANDARD OPTIONS FOR OBTAINING PC-KEY-DRAW ------------------------------------------ 1 P,D,Q,R,M,S,U,L1,L2,L3,L4,T1,SH $100 Full Registration 2 P,D,Q,L1,T1,SH $ 15 Trial 3 P,D,Q,T1,SH $ 10 Update for Registered User 4 P,D,Q,M,T1,SH $ 20 Update/manual for Registered User SEVERAL NEW PURCHASE OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE'S NEEDS ------------------------------------------------- 5 P,D,Q,R,M,S,U,SH $ 90 Registration w/o library disks 6 P,D,Q,R,M,U,L1,L2,L3,L4,T1,SH $ 70 Registration w/o support 7 P,D,Q,R,M,U,SH $ 60 Registration w/o support & library 8 P,D,Q,R,U,SH $ 40 Registration w/o support or manual 9 H with any of the above $ 0 No Charge for Hercules with above 10 L1,SH $ 5 Library Disk #1 11 L*,T*,SH $ 15 Any one Library or Tutorial Disk Substantial discounts for multiple copies and site licenses available. Government, business, or any commercial users MUST be registered. Anyone using the program to produce graphics in any form, MUST be registered. PC-KEY-DRAW is not free or public domain. PC-KEY-DRAW has always been shareware so you can try before buying. Share it with others so they can try it too, but if you "use" it then please register. Registration price is $100 US and includes latest version, support, updates at cost, printed manual, 3 ring IBM size binder, HP LaserJet support, 4 extra library disks with 640+ patterns, many extra fonts, and more. An unlimited site license for PC-KEY-DRAW with 12 printed manuals is only $500. Contact OED for additional information. --------------------------- Thank you for your support. Yes, I am ready to register PC-KEY-DRAW and receive the full advantages of registration, while supporting your efforts to continue to improve PC-KEY-DRAW. I realize that only through my support of shareware will fine, quality programs continue to be available on a try before I buy basis. Please send the latest version (I have tried 3.75). Name:_______________________________________________________ Company:____________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________ City:____________________________State:_____Zip:____________ Phone:(_____)_______________________________________________ Comments:___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Name currently on exit screen:______________________________ Where you got this trial disk:______________________________ Disk Size: _____ 5 1/4" _____ 3 1/2" Option #:___ Option Type:____________________ Cost:________ Maryland Residents Add 5% Sales Tax ________ Shipping outside of North America Add $15 ________ Total ________ ------------------------------------- To order by mail send above to: OEDWARE P.O. Box 595 Columbia, MD 21045-0595 (301) 997-9333 Please enclose check or money order: