
The "AUTOSAVE" program is a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) function 
extender for use with the AutoCAD(tm) program.

Since this program, at least in its "ShareWare" form accepts only one
command - required documentation is rather short.

In brief, it forces AutoCAD to perform a periodic save of the current 
drawing file on a user Selectable Timed basis (Default is 5 minutes but 
any value between 1 minute and 60 minutes may be specified when installed.)

This program *DOES NOT JUST REMIND YOU* to save the drawing, but SAVES the 
drawing FOR YOU without interfering with *whatever you are doing* and 
also waits for a *SAFE* time to do the save. This means that the word SAVE 
is not pasted in your drawings or on your terminal when the save 
operations are not appropriate.   


	AUTOSAVE <return>	(Installs with default 5 minute cycle)
	AUTOSAVE 10 <return>	(Installs with a 10 minute save cycle)

Running "AUTOSAVE" a second time will remove it from memory.  (The standard
"accepted" way of using "AUTOSAVE" is to place it in a batch file which 
runs it before calling Auto CAD and again afterwards to remove it from memory).

For certain reasons, (mostly dealing with problems attempting to manipulate a 
protected mode application via a TSR running in real mode, getting a TSR
that works across *many* different versions of AutoCAD (as well as
Generic CADD, Lotus 1-2-3, and others) and to absolutely *insure* that we 
are not going to screw the user by forcing a File Save when we really 
*don't* want to), we have opted to use the following technique to check to 
see when a SAVE should be done. 

	1) We *must* be in a graphics mode. (Prevents unwanted 
	   interaction with programs *other* than ACAD. That way, 
	   AUTOSAVE could even be installed a single time on your
	   system in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.) 

	2) We perform a quick scan of the program and verify that we have 
	   the command prompt "Command: " on the screen with no additional 
	   parameters following it. 

That's it!
 
AUTOSAVE is SHAREWARE! It is *not* placed in the public domain, nor
is it free. You are granted a limited license to use AUTOSAVE on a trial 
basis of 21 days. If after that trail period, you wish to continue using 
AUTOSAVE, you must register by sending: 

          $25.00 for registration and the latest version on disk.  

       (Indicate the version that you currently have and floppy size.)

Discounts are available for purchases over 10 units and we will gladly grant 
site licenses and/or support contracts for a *very* reasonable fee. Please 
write to us for details.

Registered versions of AUTOSAVE have the following changes/features not
supported in the SHAREWARE version:

	(1) All annoying SHAREWARE messages have been removed.

 	(2) File CRC routines are removed. Program starts *much* faster.

	(3) Program size and memory requirements are reduced >75 percent.
	    
	(4) AutoCAD drawings are saved by default to AUTOSAVE.DRW instead of 
	    to the currently active drawing name. (Which reduces the chance 
	    of unwanted changes made to your original drawings.)

NOTE:	This is a very important feature. Since the SHAREWARE version of
	AUTOSAVE manipulates/save your drawings using the same name as 
	the drawing loaded, any changes that you make *WILL* modify your
	original file - even if you had no intention of saving the 
	current modifications!!  

	This could result in lost information. By saving drawings to an
	alternate name, there is no danger of unintentional changes 
	made to your original drawing. 

	(5) User selectable save file names may be specified other than
	    AUTOSAVE.DRW.

	(6) Multiple versions of AUTOSAVE's save file can be selected. 
	    This journaling ability allows you to return to earlier versions 
	    of the current drawing, not just the most recent.

        (7) Enhanced support for non-standard display configuration and 
            3rd party supplied graphic drivers. (In other words, if it
	    doesn't work on your system, we will work with you to make
	    it work.)

This program is provided AS IS without any warranty, expressed or 
implied, including but not limited to fitness to particular purpose.

Please send all registration fees and correspondence to:

		Synchrotron Software
                15 Houston Ct.
		Coram, New York, 11727

		CompuServe	: 71750,3302

Whether you find this program useful or not, you are encouraged to share 
this program with others.

AUTOSAVE has been thoroughly tested, but if you should find a bug or 
have an idea how AUTOSAVE could be improved, or require a specialized
feature for your applications - please let us know.

Copyright (c) 1990, Synchrotron Software, All Rights Reserved

Required Legal "Stuff"

Auto-CAD is the registered trademake of <<somebody>>. We have no 
affiliations with <<somebody>>. 

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