DDMSCREW v3.5
Copyright (C) 1996-1999, ATN Engineering
All rights reserved
February 1999

Contents
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* Copyright Notice and Trademarks
* Installation and Use of DDMSCREW v3.5
* Disclaimer and Limit of Liability
* Registering DDMSCREW v3.5
* How to Contact the Author

Copyright Notice and Trademarks
===============================

The DDMSCREW programs and documentation are:

                       Copyright 1996-1999 Andrew Nagy
                           ATN Engineering

All rights to the DDMSCREW programs and documentation are reserved by
Andrew Nagy and ATN Engineering.

AutoCAD & AutoLISP are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc.

Other brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

Installation and Use of DDMSCREW v3.5
=====================================

DDMSCREW v3.5 is an AutoLISP program which generates and inserts metric
socket screws and nuts as AutoCAD blocks. DDMSCREW v3.5 was written for
AutoCAD Release 14. It works with Release 13, too.

To install DDMSCREW v3.5 decompress DDMSCR35.ZIP and copy/move the files
in the AutoCAD support directory.

Run AutoCAD and at "Command:" prompt type:

              (load"ddmscrew")

When the "Command:" prompt returns enter:

              ddmscrew

Note: To have the DDMSCREW.LSP loaded automatically as soon as you type in
----  the command, include the following line in your ACAD.LSP file:

              (defun c:ddmscrew()(load"ddmscrew")(c:ddmscrew))

      By doing so you do not have to type (load"ddmscrew") any more.

When the dialogue box pops up make your selection of type of the screw or
nut, view, size and length. To select a length which is not included in the
length list check the "Type in" field then type in the length. Click OK.
The routine will generate a block name and it will check if that block has
already been used.

If the block name is found in the drawing data base the
program will ask for an insertion point, will insert the block in that
location and will ask for an angle.

If the block name is not found, the routine will first generate the block on
layer 0. If the layer 0 is frozen, it will thaw it first. The block created
contains attributes wich can be visulized with DDATTE. They can also be
extracted into a database program.

If the "Inch Dwg" box is checked the block will be inserted at a scale
reduced by 25.4.

If the "Replace" box is checked the program will ask you to pick a
previously created block and will replace it with the new fastener.

The default color for center lines is red and for hidden lines is cyan. If
you want to use different colors include the following lines in your
ACAD.LSP file:

              (setq $_atn_col_cnt "color_center")
              (setq $_atn_col_hdn "color_hidden")

where color_center is your color option for center lines and color_hidden is
your option for hidden lines.

Examples:
--------

 For green center lines and magenta hidden lines:

             (setq $_atn_col_cnt "green")
             (setq $_atn_col_hdn "magenta")

 To use the current color for both center and hidden lines:

             (setq $_atn_col_cnt "byblock")
             (setq $_atn_col_hdn "byblock")

The 3D blocks are inserted in the current UCS xy plane with the body of
the screw along the z axis.

The dimensions of the screws are taken from the Unbrako catalog of metric
fasteners. A copy of this catalog may be obtained from:
           Unbrako North America
           4444 Lee Road
           Cleveland, OH 44128
           Phone: 216-581-3000
           FAX: 800 225-5777
Unbrako is a division of SPS Technologies, Inc.

Disclaimer and Limit of Liability
=================================

ATN Engineering provides this program "as is" and with all faults.

Andrew Nagy and ATN Engineering specifically disclaims any warranty, either
express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this software and
accompanying documentation. Andrew Nagy and ATN Engineering does not warrant
that the operation of the program will be uninterrupted or error free and in
no event shall Andrew Nagy or ATN Engineering be liable for any damages
(including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss
of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or
inability to use this software.

Registering DDMSCREW v3.5
=========================

DDMSCREW v3.5 is not a Public Domain program and is not free.

Benefits of registration
------------------------
* A clear conscience
* Access to data for all metric screws and nuts included in the size pop-up list
  (the shareware version gives you access to M6 and M8 only)
* Free additional data for socket metric screws and hexagonal nuts not included in
  the size pop-up list. Send request by mail or e-mail to the address specified at
  the end of this document
* Several additional useful AutoLISP programs
* Free life-time support by email
* Notification by email of future programs

Previuos versions of DDMSCREW have been registered by companies in Australia, Spain, Germany,
England and Canada. I asked many of my colleagues what would be a fair price for DDMSCREW v 3.5
and the general opinion was that I should ask at least US$ 200.00/copy. I finally decided to go
for a much lower price.

 
How to register
---------------

To register DDMSCREW v3.5 send check or money order in the amount of US$ 79.00/copy
or equivalent to the address specified at the end of this document.
Canadian residents add 7% for GST. Ontario residents add 15% for GST and PST.

Foreign currencies are accepted. No C.O.D. 
 
Please specify in your registration request:
* your name 
* your address 
* your company (if applicable) 
* your e-mail address (if applicable) 
* quantity 
* how to deliver - by mail (3.5" diskette, allow 4-6 weeks for delivery)
                 - by e-mail (MIME encoded form) 

Foreign orders by mail - add the equivalent of CND$ 5.00 for shipping. 

Distribution Status 
===================

You are free to distribute the shareware version of DDMSCREW v3.5 to others subject to
the following restrictions:
* No fee is charged for its use.
* DDMSCREW v3.5 is copied in unaltered form, complete with files containing license information,
  documentation and all accompanying files. BBS System Operators may make DDMSCREW v3.5 available for
  download only if the above conditions are met. Commercial distributors of shareware software may
  distribute DDMSCREW v3.5 subject to the above conditions. The distribution files of DDMSCREW v3.5
  are: DDMSCREW.LSP - Main Program 
       DDMSCREW.DCL - Dialogue Box Definition 
       DDMSCREW.SLB - Slide Library 
       DDMSCREW.TXT - This file.
 
How to Contact the Author
=========================

  Write to:

          Andrew Nagy
          1736 Wollaston Court
          Pickering, ON L1V 2X1
          Canada
          Tel: (416) 390-9339

  or by e-mail:

          anagy@ica.net      or     anagy99@hotmail.com
   
