          FAST PLANS version 4.0

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                *** RUNNING
                *** FAST PLANS4
                *** IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS VERSION
                *** DEMO VERSION
                *** INSTALLING
                *** BEFORE YOU USE THIS DEMO
                *** TO USE THE DEMO
                *** PRICING & ORDERING
                *** CONTACT

 RUNNING
FAST PLANS4 will have been added to your
START PROGRAMS list - if you would also like an ICON
on your desktop, go to Windows Explorer Fast Plans
folder, select FP4.EXE with the right button,
select create shortcut from the list and drag the
shortcut on to the desktop.

 FAST PLANS4 is an automated house layout design programme.
it is very easy to use, and will produce professional
quality layouts, but you should at least try or read
through one example.
 Also we have include a simple part drawn file
(FEETDEMO.DB0 or METDEMO.DB0) just to give you
a chance to try 'design rooms' if you wanted to use
them in a drawing - there are plenty of other functions.
 There are a large number of options available,
some are customisable ( become the default settings),
while others are available in the various dialogue boxes.
 Although all functions are very easy to follow,
the guide line at the bottom of the screen shows 
what action to take, and there is a comprehensive 
online help system, including context help (F1 key)
available at all times. 
there are no printed manuals.

IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS VERSION
1/ design rooms (moveable, rotate, shrink expand ) are
    integrated into the Fast Plans programme
2/ draws external walls 2-4 lines on demand, and 
    auto corrects corners
3/ floor plans can be expanded or shrunk
4/ complete drawing can be mirrored or rotated
5/ drawings can be saved as bitmaps .BMP
6/ walls can be displayed ( and printed ) solid
    or cross hatched
7/ cill option on windows
8/ floor overlays
9/ zoom to fit screen, zoom by half
10/ delete and undo functions cover more objects
11/ the floor plan titles can be customised to 
    your wording or language

Suntrak, Easy Layout and Grid have been deleted

v4.0 is a FREE upgrade to owners of v3.0 - if we
have not contacted you please email your name
and number to us.

OUR NEXT PROGRAMME
Our new 3D Design House programme - four elevations,
section,many roof types, dormers etc,) is expected 
to be available on the Internet at the end of May.

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 
where 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).

INSTALLING FAST PLANS4
Because our programmes are kept in archives as well
as on our own web site, we have 2 download file types
fastp40.EXE (our web site) and fastp40.ZIP b(archives)
FASTP40.EXE is self extracting - just double click on the
file and the install will start.
FASTP40.ZIP needs to be unzipped, then double click on the
setup.exe file in the unzip window to start the install.
If you need an free unzip programme, there are plenty on
the Internet, Winzip have an excellent one
http://www.winzip.com


BEFORE YOU USE THIS DEMO
IMPORTANT !

Fast Plans version 4.0 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 minimum.
 
 FIRST start the programme, click file/file open,
select one of the two partially started drawings
included for people who want to try out some of the 
features first. FEETDEMO.DB0 & METDEMO.DB0 (the
metric version),
just follow the guide line hints, or press the F1 context help key
(HELP button in dialogue boes) or use HELP/ from the menu
 - but remember if all else fails, read the helps

PRICING & ORDERING

Normal price for this programme,
is US$60.00  or Australian$85.00
You can order ONLINE from our web site
http:\\blackmtnsoft.com
filling out the secure server form from the
'To Order' link.
If you prefer you may fax the 'order.txt' form
which is in the same folder (directory) as Fast Plans4
and this readme.txt file.
FAX to :-  +61 7 40938144


CONTACT

 Should you have any problems, please read Help Files
'Hints & Reminders','Examples', 'Quick Start',
'Demo Files' 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 :-    help@blackmtnsoft.com

 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 :- help@blackmtnsoft.com

our website address is :- http://www.blackmtnsoft.com




