Publish It! Ver. 1.2
                         Copyright 1990 David Batterson

     Before we go into the new features of Publish It! Ver. 1.2, let's look at
the overall features of the program, as there are many users out there who
haven't seen the original version.
     Like Ventura Publisher, Publish It! Ver. 1.2 runs under GEM, the Digital
Research GUI (Graphical User Interface).  GEM was never able to compete in a
big way against Microsoft Windows, but it's similar and easy to use.
     Page layouts are either done from scratch, or by importing a style sheet
(template).  A few sample publications are included on disk; more are available
as an option.
     It's not difficult to create your own page layouts.  For some, it might be
a good idea to sketch out a rough design on paper first.  Then create your
Master Page, choosing page dimensions, orientation (portrait or landscape),
number of columns, gutters, and so forth.
     Publish It! uses text and picture frames which can be positioned precisely
(to 100ths of an inch) anywhere you like on your pages.  If you want to move
frames or change their size later, this is easily done.
     You can import text in many formats, including WordPerfect 5.1, Microsoft
Word 5.0, WordStar 5.0, ASCII, GEM 1st Word Plus, and others.  One useful
feature is that single/double quotation marks (' and ") are automatically
translated into standard typesetting quote marks (`' and `` '').
     You can also use Publish It! to prepare your text, as it contains word
processing features like cut/paste, search/replace, headers/footers, tabs,
centering, text aligning and more.
     It's no problem to choose justifications, indents, and leading for your
paragraphs.  [The term "leading"--pronounced LED-ING--is carried over from the
old typesetting days using lead type.]
     From the Options Dialog box, various bullet characters ("dingbats") can be
added at the beginning of phrases or sentences.  Or you can insert bullets
anywhere within your text, by selecting Font/Style from the STYLE menu, and
then typing the appropriate lowercase letter.
     Publish It! use Bitstream Fonts: Dutch (like Times Roman), Swiss
(Helvetica equivalent), Drury Lane (an Art Deco type), Madison (related to
Drury Lane), Ravinia (script), and Rockface (slab serifs).
     You can import clipart in the following formats: PC Paintbrush (.PCX), GEM
Paint (.IMG), GEM Draw (.GEM), Lotus 1-2-3 (.PIC), and three additional ones:
TIFF, SPLASH! (.SS) and EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) files.
     With the EPS support, you can import graphics created by CORELdraw!,
AutoCAD, and other draw programs.  These EPS files can also be rotated.
     While Publish It! is not designed for preparing elaborate graphics, you
can draw lines, boxes, circles, and polygons, with the usual variety of line
styles and fill patterns.
     There's a new and improved installation program.  For those upgrading,
you'll also need to install the whole program, saving only your document (.DTP)
files to another subdirectory temporarily.
     New printer drivers have been added, for the new HP Soft Font and
increased PostScript support.  Ver. 1.2 now supports PostScript fonts besides
the original Adobe set of 35.
     For those who need only an intermediate level DTP package, I recommend
Publish It! highly.  You'll save lots of money, learn it in a few hours, and
still get professional results.
     Publish It! Ver. 1.2 requires 512K RAM (640K recommended).  It supports
most printers including HP LaserJets and DeskJets, LaserWriters and
compatibles, as well as most graphics cards and monitors.
     About 150 pieces of clipart are included; the list price is $199.95, with
street price much less.  The optional Design Ideas contains more than 85
layouts and designs for brochures, ads, newsletters, menus and more.
     Registered users may update for $29.95. For more information, contact
TIMEWORKS, INC., 444 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL  60015-4919; 800-535-9497,
708-948-9200, FAX: 708-948-7626.
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     Besides writing computer articles/reviews, David Batterson does desktop
publishing and business editing.  Contact him via MCI Mail: DBATTERSON.