          FAST PLANS version 3.0

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                *** INSTALLING
                *** FAST PLANS
                *** EASY LAYOUT
                *** SUNTRAK
                *** IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS VERSION 
                *** DEMO VERSION
                *** BEFORE YOU USE THIS DEMO
                *** TO USE THE DEMO
                *** PRICING & ORDERING
                *** CONTACT

 INSTALLING
 Unzip the downloaded fastpl30.zip, then double click on
 the unzipped Setup.exe file to start the installation
 process, then just follow the instructions on screen.. 

 FAST PLANS is an automated house layout design programme.
it is very easy to use, and will produce professional
quality layouts.
 There are a large number of options available,
some are customisable ( become the default settings),
while others are available in the various dialogue boxes.
 If you know your external wall dimensions, you can 
produce drawings directly in Fast Plans without going in 
to....

 EASY LAYOUT, this sub programme works inside Fast Plans, 
use this to design your rooms layout, by dragging rooms
around, adjusting them until you are satified with the 
design & sizes,then input the external wall width and 
number of lines, and mark the internal corners of the 
building (these will probably be corners of rooms - but
do not have to be), 
the basic layout plan will then appear,
click the Return to Fast Plans Icon to add all your doors, 
windows, more rooms, partitions or library items.

 SUNTRAK is a sub programme that shows the sun's rays
as they affect any design produced with Easy Layout, or 
from Fast Plans, if you designed with Easy Layout you can
return to your room layout and alter it to suit the sun.

Although all programmes are very easy to follow, 
the eye level guide line shows what action to take,
and there is a comprehensive on line help system,
including context help (F1 key) available at all times. 
there are no printed manuals.

IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS VERSION
Slightly altered interface, Line function & Line with Text
are now separated - no more messages! and best of all, 
very, very fast external wall drawing in Fast Plans if you do
not need angled external walls. Just press Enter to start,
select the arrow key for the line direction, input the length,
again select the arrow key for the line direction, input the length,
and so on...(you still have to go in a clockwise direction).

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 
wherever 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).


BEFORE YOU USE THIS DEMO
IMPORTANT !

Fast Plans version 3.0 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.
 
 FIRST start the programme,then click Help on the menu bar,
from the drop down list select Examples, then select
Example 1 and PRINT it out,
 - without this you will probably be wasting you time!
 Other more advanced examples, together with explanations
& troubleshooting, only need reading through once you have
the basics from Example 1.
Two part drawings are included for people who want to try 
out some of the features first. FEETDEMO.PLN & METDEMO.PLN,
just follow the guide line hints, or press the F1 context help key
(HELP button in dialogue boes) or use HELP/ from the menu
 - remember if all else fails, read the instructions

PRICING & ORDERING

Normal price for this programme,
is US$ 45.00  or Australian$ 65.00
To assist in ordering please use the file ORDER.TXT,
which is in the same folder (directory) as this readme.txt
file.


CONTACT

 Should you have any problems, please read Help Files
'Hints & Reminders','Examples', Quick Start 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 :-    blkmtn@iig.com.au

 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 :- blkmtn@iig.com.au 




