Welcome to NCompass!  (version 1.21)
 NCompass for Windows is a complete and versatile desktop
 mapping/navigation package. Use NCompass when traveling around your
 country, your state or city.

 Using NCompass, you can:
    * Find roads - Ask for a road, NCompass highlights it for you
    * Type in an Address, NCompass will display it on the map (metro maps only)
    * Track Distances - Click on the map, NCompass calculates distances
	between clicks and totals them for your route length.
    * Display items of interest - NCompass graphically shows you where
	things are on the map. (Cities, Counties, Hospitals, Rivers etc)
    * Update databases - NCompass is fully updatable allowing you complete
	control over how and what you want NCompass to display.
    * Build your own maps - NCompass allows you to build your own maps and data
	from scratch, many options are available.
    * Purchase Maps - The 3CS library contains maps of practically all areas
       of the US. Built from government data, the 3CS Ready-Mades offer a
       inexpensive way to build a highly detailed computerized Atlas.
    * Zoom in, or Zoom out, display all or sections of the map.
    * Create your display, then Paste it to the Clipboard for use in other
       Windows programs.

 Compass combines all the information of a travel map with the graphical
 power of Windows to give you a full featured desktop tool. A few clicks of
 your mouse is all it takes to move around the map and display requested
 information in colorful detail.

 This copy is made available to you on a trial basis only. If you like
 NCompass and wish to continue using it, you must become a registered
 user.

 To become a registered NCompass user, Send $50.00 Payable to:

	 3CS Software
	 PO Box 8331
	 Chicago, IL  60680-8331        telephone (312) 271-1020

 For submitting your payment, you will receive the registered version
 of NCompass (containing many additional features), a fully illustrated
 manual, plus the ability to order extremely low cost detailed maps and
 databases directly from the 3CS library (see below for pricing structure).
 You'll get information on how to create maps and databases from scratch,
 and how to link your maps together so that double-clicking on a point,
 expands itinto a complete map of its own.
 Additionally, registered users are put on our mailing list so that when
 updates are available, you'll be able to request them (for a minimal cost).

 Thanks for trying NCompass... I hope you like it.

 Steve Eriksen
 NCompass Designer



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 * Special Requirements: Windows 3.0, VGA Moniter and a mouse *
 *                       plus 1.3 meg hard disk space         *
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   **Install NCompass from DOS**

 1. Create a sub-directory for NCompass
	 Example: C> MD \NCOMPASS

 2. Copy the files from the floppy drive to your hard drive
	 Example: C> COPY A:*.* C:\NCOMPASS

 3. DeCompress the NCompass files by running NC.EXE
	 Example: C>\NCOMPASS\NC


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 Now install the program into Windows

 6. Start Windows... type WIN

 7. Select the File Menu NEW function

 8. Select Program Item and click OK

 9. Use the browse option to search for NCompass. The browse option
    is selected from the Program Item properties dialog box.

10. Find and select the NCOMPASS.EXE file located in the subdirectory
    you created. Once selected, click OK to install.

 Installation is now complete... double click on the NCompass icon to
 start the program.

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 Designer Notes:

   NCompass comes with 3 sample maps.
   They are meant too give you an idea of the capabilities of NCompass.

	   1. Color United States Map
		   - Shows you the painted backdrop capabilities of NCompass.
		     Does not contain any roads and only the states
		     for databases, but you are free to add your own.
		   - This is a scratch made map. Not a 3CS Ready-Made map.
	   2. Michigan Map
		   - The Michigan map is not a complete 3CS Ready-Made,
		     although it does contain some actual data.
		   - Contains cities, counties (political boundry) and
		     some lakes.
	     *note*  Many cities (in the cites database) are listed more
		     than once. The database actually zip code centroids.
		     Cities with more than one zip code are listed multiple
		     times.
	   3. Grand Rapids (MI)
		   - Grand Rapids is an actual 3CS Ready-Made map.
		   - This map really shows off the power of NCompass. The
		     Grand Rapids map contains all roads, streets
		     and highways. Click on any intersection, and NCompass
		     will tell you the street names. Also given are hospitals,
		     city parks and a few points of interest.


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* 3CS Ready-Made Maps - Order/Pricing Info  *
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Map packages available for States, Counties, Cities or Towns

 * $25.00 (US) when ordering 1 map
 * $20.00 per map when ordering two or more.

   Major cities will often require more than one map, please call/write to
   get more information. Prices effective 9-1-91 and are subject to change.

 * Custom built databases are available on many subjects, call for a quote
   on your requests.






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