


                                   PrintGL  1.62

           PrintGL/D - pen plotter emulator for DOS
           PrintGL/W - pen plotter emulator for Windows
           PrintGL/N - pen plotter emulator for Windows NT/95 (optional)
           PrintCAD  - printer driver for DOS CAD software

                    (c) Copyright Ravitz Software Inc. 1990,1997


       Ravitz Software Inc.
       PO Box 25068
       Lexington, KY  40524-5068
       USA

       BBS/fax  606-268-0577
       Email    70431.32@compuserve.com
       WWW      http://www.concentric.net/~ravitz/                           


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       PrintGL Documentation File ............................... PRINTGL.DOC
       PrintGL Supplemental Documentation File                   PRINTGL2.DOC
       Description ........................................................ 3
       PrintGL/N for Windows NT/95                                          4
       Association of Shareware Professionals ............................. 5
       What Is New                                                          6
       Installation ....................................................... 7
       License and Registration                                             8
       Resellers .......................................................... 9
       Order Form                                                          10
       Catalog of Software from Ravitz Software Inc. ..................... 11

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       Description ----------------------------------------------------------

         PrintGL  is a  pen plotter emulator  package for  DOS, Windows,  and
         Windows NT/95. It includes: PrintGL/D, a DOS program that can be run
         from  the  command line  and  BAT files  or  via menu; PrintGL/W, an
         analogous  Windows  program; PrintCAD, a  resident DOS program  that
         intercepts  plotter  data  as it  is  being  written  to  file;  and
         optionally,   PrintGL/N,   a   Windows  NT/95  program,  similar  to
         PrintGL/W.

         PrintGL prints or displays HP-GL  (HP Graphics Language) and HP-GL/2
         subsets and ADI (Autodesk Device  Interface 4.0)  plotfiles from CAD
         and   graphing  packages  such  as  AutoCAD,  Microstation,  Cadkey,
         FastCAD,  Schema,  etc.  It  supports Epson and IBM 9 pin  printers,
         Epson,  Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24  pin printers,  Canon  BJ,
         BJC,  and  LBP  printers,  Epson  Stylus,  HI  JetPro,  HP Laserjet,
         Deskjet,  PaintJet,  and  HP-GL,  HP-GL/2,  and HP-RTL  devices, IBM
         ExecJet and LaserPrinter,  PDP  ProTracer,  Star  SJ-144, PostScript
         printers,  and others,  and  CGA, EGA,  HGC,  VGA,  and  VESA  SVGA,
         displays.  And it generates DCX and PCX bit  maps and EPS files with
         preview bit map.

         Even  if  your graphics  program  supports  your  printer, you  will
         probably find that  PrintGL is  faster,  gives better print quality,
         and/or gives  more  formatting flexibility.  PrintGL  uses the  best
         graphics  modes available for each printer that it supports and uses
         transfer  data compression to  improve print speed on many printers.
         And it gives options such as paper size, orientation, magnification,
         and pen width, color, and shading.                                  

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       PrintGL/N for Windows NT/95 ------------------------------------------

         PrintGL/N is  a  32 bit Windows  NT/95  version  of PrintGL.  It  is
         essentially identical  to  PrintGL/W  except that it runs  a  little
         faster and handles extended file names.

         PrintGL/N is not included in the PrintGL shareware package, and is a
         $30 option to the PrintGL registered  copy  package.  Use  PrintGL/W
         under Windows NT/95 for evaluation purposes.                        

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       Association of Shareware Professionals -------------------------------

         This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
         Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to  make  sure  that  the  shareware
         principle  works   for  you.   If  you   are  unable  to  resolve  a
         shareware-related  problem  with  an ASP  member  by  contacting the
         member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help
         you resolve a  dispute or problem  with an  ASP member, but does not
         provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the
         ASP  Ombudsman at  545  Grover Road,  Muskegon, MI 49442  or send  a
         CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. 

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       What Is New ----------------------------------------------------------

         PrintGL 1.62 updates:

         - Windows  printer setup  may be accessed  from the  "output format"
           menu with Ctrl-S.

         - A Windows printer name may be entered to replace using the default
           windows  printer,  for  example  /fw%\hp  deskjet  500  or "output
           format" "Win prt b/w: hp deskjet 500".

         - A  Windows print manager port may be entered  to replace using the
           default  port,  for  example  /dw\lpt2:  or "destination" "Windows
           print manager: lpt2:"

         - For displayed plots, O resets the display to the original size and
           position.

         - The HP-GL/2 command SD, options 2..5 are supported.

         PrintGL 1.60 updates:

         - This update is primarily to introduce PrintGL/N.

         PrintGL 1.58m updates:

         - Canon BJ  native mode now sets the print mode  to D.  To use other
           modes,  look up the prefix code  under "Useful  Prefix  and Suffix
           Codes".

         - Supports the Canon BJC610 at 720 dpi.

         PrintGL 1.58 updates:

         - The menus save parameters (by default)  to a .INI file, which  can
           be used to initialize newer versions.

         - PgDn and PgUp zoom and unzoom screen displays.

         - /ZS gives coarse shade patterns.

         - /T with no file name specifies  to  use XMS memory for  the  spill
           buffer instead of a file.

         The latest version of PrintGL is available from the support bulletin
         board at  606-268-0577 (1200..14400, N,8,1, 24 hours/day, XMODEM, 1K
         XMODEM, or ZMODEM download), packed in ZIP 2.04g format.            

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       Installation ---------------------------------------------------------

         The PrintGL package includes these files:

           FILE_ID.DIZ   standard description of package
           PRINTCAD.EXE  resident DOS program
           PRINTGL.DOC   documentation
           PRINTGL.PLT   sample plotfile
           PRINTGL.TXT   initial information
           PRINTGL2.CHR  HP-GL character set plotfile
           PRINTGL2.DOC  supplemental documentation
           PRINTGLD.EXE  DOS program
           PRINTGLN.EXE  Windows NT/95 program (optional)
           PRINTGLW.EXE  Windows program
           README.BAT    displays the initial information file

         To install PrintGL create a directory  called  PRINTGL, and  copy or
         unpack the distribution  files into this directory.  It is preferred
         that the PRINTGL directory be in your DOS PATH.

         To install PrintGL/W as an  icon in  the  Windows  Program  Manager,
         select  File, then New, then program  item  to bring up the  Program
         Item Properties menu.  Enter the item  name - PrintGL/W, the command
         line - C:\PRINTGL\PRINTGLW, and the working directory - wherever you
         keep your plotfiles.  You can choose  from  three icons designed for
         two, sixteen, and 32K color setups.

         To install  PrintGL/N or  PrintGL/W  as an  icon  on the  Windows 95
         desktop,  click  on  Start,  Find,  Files  or  Folders,  then  enter
         PRINTGLN.EXE  or  PRINTGLW.EXE.  When  the  file is displayed below,
         right button  click on the icon, and  then click on Create Shortcut,
         and Yes.  After the shortcut has been created, you can set the Start
         In directory  and icon  by  right button clicking  on  the icon  and
         modifying the shortcut properties.

         PRINTGL.TXT   is  initial   information  and   PRINTGL.DOC   is  the
         documentation.  You  can  view  these  files  from  DOS  by  running
         README.BAT or from PrintGL by pressing  F1.  While viewing them, you
         can  print pages or the entire  file.  Press T repeatedly until  the
         correct setup  is displayed  and then press P.  Or  from DOS,  "COPY
         PRINTGL.TXT PRN" to print the entire file.

         PRINTGL2.DOC  is supplemental  documentation  for  supported  HP-GL,
         HP-GL/2, and ADI commands and the program interface. PRINTGL2.CHR is
         a plotfile that documents the supported HP-GL characters sets.

         PRINTGL.PLT is a sample plotfile that you can  print or display with
         PrintGL.                                                            

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       License and Registration ---------------------------------------------

         PrintGL (including PrintGL/D, PrintGL/W, PrintGL/N, and PrintCAD) is
         provided  as  is.  There  are  no  warranties expressed or  implied.
         PrintCAD is a swapping resident program that  may have problems with
         unusual environments.

         PrintGL is copyrighted by Ravitz Software Inc.  You may copy PrintGL
         only for use under this license agreement.

         PrintGL, without PrintGL/N, is distributed as shareware. You may use
         PrintGL without charge on a trial basis to determine its suitability
         for  you.  If you continue to use it after your evaluation, you MUST
         purchase a registered copy for $50 (US$). Registration covers use by
         a  single person (on multiple computers) or installation on a single
         computer (may be used by a group of people). There is no cost to use
         a later 1.** version after registering any 1.** version.

         PrintGL/N, the  Windows NT/95 version of PrintGL, is not included in
         the shareware package.  A registered copy of PrintGL  with PrintGL/N
         is $80 (US$).

         You  may distribute PrintGL without  PRINTGLN.EXE as a  stand  alone
         product if you  keep the entire package together, unchanged, clearly
         label the disk as shareware, and  do  not charge more than $10.  You
         may not distribute PrintGL as part of another product or on the same
         disk with any commercial software.

         See Order Form for ordering information.

         PrintGL  Printer  Driver  is  the  graphics  engine  used  in  these
         programs. It may be licensed for use in commercial programs.  Send a
         note to request more information on this.                           

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       Resellers ------------------------------------------------------------

         The companies noted below can help you register PrintGL more easily.
         These  companies sell  registered copies  - they  do not  offer user
         support. User support is provided only by Ravitz Software.

         Public Software Library accepts Visa, MC, AmEx, or  Discover orders.
         Orders  are  transferred  via  Compuserve  and  shipped from  Ravitz
         Software.  Please include  your card name, number, expiration  date,
         name of the cardholder as it appears on the card, billing address of
         the card, and signature.  Ask for a registered copy of PrintGL - PSL
         item 10217.

           Public Software Library    Tel  800-242-4775    7:00a-6:00p M-Th,
           PO Box 35705               Tel  713-524-6394    7:00a-12:30p F CST
           Houston, TX  77235-5705    Fax  713-524-6398
           USA                        Compuserve  71355,470

         These companies sell registered copies of PrintGL. Payment is in the
         local currency.

           Computer Solutions Software GmbH                   Tel 08092-5018
           Postfach 1180                                      Fax 08092-31727
           W-85561 Grafing
           Germany

           CDV Software                                      Tel 0721-97224-0
           Postfach 2749                                     Fax 0721-21314
           76014 Karlsruhe
           Germany

           3E Praha Engineering Inc.                       Tel/Fax 2-683-5881
           Novkovych 970/41
           18000 Praha 8
           Czech Republic

           CD & E                                Tel/Fax (+31) (0) 20-6438106
           Watercirkel 79                        Internet cde@xs4all.nl
           1186 LP Amstelveen
           Netherlands                 for The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark,
                                          Finland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden

           Zvi Grinberg                                  Tel (+972) 9-504-890
           Caliber Engineering And Computers Ltd.        Fax (+972) 9-504-892
           10 Hashaked St
           PO Box 843
           Kfar Shmariahu 46910
           Israel

           A & R Technical Services                            Tel 2-476-1372
           PO Box 523                                          Fax 2-477-7563
           Hornsby, NSW  2077
           Australia                                                         

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       Order Form -----------------------------------------------------------

         Name    ________________________________________ Date ______________

         Address ____________________________________________________________

                 ____________________________________________________________

                 ____________________________________________________________

                 ____________________________________________________________

         PrintGL first copy with manual/disk              ___  x $50 ________

         PrintGL + PrintGL/N first copy with manual/disk  ___  x $80 ________

         additional copies with manual/disk               ___  x $40 ________

         additional licenses without manual/disk          ___  x $25 ________

                                                      Total Enclosed ________

           __ VISA __ MC  Card number ______________________  Expires _____

           Name on card ____________________  Signature ___________________

         Payment may  be by Visa  or  MasterCard  (no other  charge cards are
         accepted) or check or money  order payable in US Dollars, drawn on a
         bank in the US, Canada,  England, France, or Switzerland.  The above
         prices include handling and first class or air mail.

         See Resellers  for information on  resellers in the US, Germany, and
         Australia.

         Each licensed copy may be  used by one person on  multiple computers
         or installed on one computer used by a group of people.

         System information

           Printers _________________________________________________________

           Graphics software ________________________________________________

           Currently using  __PrintGL/D  __PrintGL/W  __PrintGL/N  __PrintCAD

         Comments ___________________________________________________________

         ____________________________________________________________________

         ____________________________________________________________________

         Ravitz Software Inc.       _________________________________________
         PO Box 25068
         Lexington, KY  40524-5068  _________________________________________
         USA
         BBS/fax 606-268-0577       _________________________________________

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       Catalog of Software from Ravitz Software Inc. ------------------------

         All of  the packages  listed below  are  available  from the  Ravitz
         Software support BBS - 606-268-0577 1200..14400 N,8,1 24 hours/day.

         PrintGL is  a pen  plotter emulator  package  for DOS,  Windows, and
         Windows NT/95.  It prints or displays HP-GL (7475,  17440),  HP-GL/2
         (limited  subset),  or  ADI  (Autodesk Device Interface  4.0 binary)
         plotfiles  on most PC graphics devices.  It supports Epson and IBM 9
         pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers,
         Canon BJ, BJC, and LBP printers, Epson Stylus, HP Laserjet, Deskjet,
         PaintJet, and HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and  HP-RTL devices,  IBM  ExecJet and
         LaserPrinter, PDP ProTracer,  Star SJ-144, PostScript  printers, and
         others, EGA, VGA, VESA  SVGA, and outputs DCX  and PCX  bit maps and
         Encapsulated PostScript  files  with  preview  bit  map.  Pen width,
         color,  shading,  and  paper  size,  magnification,  etc.  are  user
         selectable. Shareware - $50 (+$30 for NT/95 version).

         PrintCAD is a printer driver  for AutoCAD, AutoSketch, Microstation,
         Cadkey, GenCADD,  Draft  Choice,  PC-Draft-CAD,  and  other  DOS CAD
         packages.  It prints  directly from CAD software via the ADI, HP-GL,
         or HP-GL/2 plotter driver. It is included in the PrintGL package.

         PrintGF is an image printer for DOS, Windows, and Windows NT/95.  It
         prints or displays BMP, DCX, GIF, PCX, and PNG files on  most PC bit
         mapped graphics devices.  DOS and registered Windows  versions  also
         handle JPEG, TARGA, and TIFF  files.  User controls include color or
         black/white, pattern and/or  error diffusion dithering,  brightness,
         contrast, and gamma for each plane, gray balance, blur/sharpen, edge
         smoothing, user  selectable  clip  area,  print  size,  portrait  or
         landscape. It supports Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu,
         IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, Canon BJ, BJC, and LBP, Epson
         Stylus, Fargo Primera, HP Laserjet,  DeskJet, PaintJet,  and  HP-RTL
         plotters,  IBM  ExecJet and LaserPrinter, PDP  ProTracer, PostScript
         printers, Star SJ-144,  and others, EGA,  VGA, and  VESA  SVGA,  and
         outputs DCX  and PCX bit maps.  The DOS version requires XMS memory.
         Shareware - $34 (+$16 for NT/95 version).

         Ravitz Editor is a fast,  powerful, mid sized  text editor.  It  has
         integrated  outlining and overviewing, area mark manipulation (copy,
         fill, shift, sort,  etc.),  find/change, word wrap and  reflow, line
         drawing, multiple  file  handling,  change tracking,  flexible  user
         interface (function keys, mouse, menus), and it is  configurable and
         programmable. Shareware - no charge.

         Ravitz Utilities is a package of miscellaneous programs.  FLSIG is a
         file signature  program  that lets you easily set up a disk security
         test.  PIC2GL translates  Lotus  .PIC  files to HP-GL.  ATKBFIX  and
         ENKBFIX are DOS TSRs that modify the BIOS keyboard handling to  make
         the keyboards more useful.  RSUNZIP is a limited unZIPper. Shareware
         - no charge.                                                        