Updates/Changes

This is a maintenance release demo for the TWorldmap component.

Fixes:

   Moved FixAspectRatio procedure to public
   Fixed list out of bounds error on drawing user data
   Fixed Return value for convert functions
   Fixed grid printing bug
   Fixed point printing bug for bitmaps
   Fixed point printing bug for release version


Thank you for trying the TWorldMap Component Demo!  We hope that you
will find this component useful in creating impressive geographic front
ends to your applications. The demo component will not run without delphi
running and the map contains a banner stating evaluation use only.  No
other features or capabilities have been disabled in the demo version.
The release version comes with 2 additional data files 1 with greater
detail and one with lower detail, and a users manual.

The demo will work after the component has been installed.  The demo
source code is in the wmap\source directory.

Component Installation

Installing the TWorldMap component in the Delphi IDE:

1.  To install the component, select Options | Install Components from
Delphi's menu.  Click the Add button to open the Add Module dialog box.
Click the Browse button to open the Add Module file selection dialog box.
Select the full drive and directory name path to the worldmap.dcu or
worldmap.pas file and click the OK button. For example, if you accepted
the default installation directory of c:\wmap, you would select
c:\wmap\worldmap.dcu.

2.  Install the TWorldMap on-line help files:
Copy the file WMAP.HLP  from the \wmap\help directory to your
existing \delphi\bin directory.  Copy the file  WMAP.KWF from the 
\wmap\help directory to your existing \delphi\help directory.  From
the Windows Program Manager, run the Delphi Help File Installer
program (HelpInst), located in your Delphi Program Group.   Click the
Open an existing HDX file button or select the File and Open... menu
options and open file DELPHI.HDX in your \delphi\help directory.
Click the Add a new keyword file button or select the Keywords and Add
Keyword File... menu options and add file WMAP.KWF, located in
your \delphi\help directory, to the list of keyword files being
displayed.  Click the Compile and save the current HDX file button
or select the File and Save menu options to save and compile the
modified HDX file. Depending on your CPU, this process may take up
to 30 seconds. Close the Help File Installer window or select the File
and Exit menu options to terminate the program.

3.  If you plan on using the map component in project directories other
than the original install directory, you will need to add the following
statement to you Delphi.ini file.  With any text editor or the
DELPHI IDE, open the file DELPHI.INI in the WINDOWS directory.  At the
end of the file add the following lines:

[TWorldMap]
Mapdir=D:\wmap\data  {or where ever you installed the map data files}

Save and Close the DELPHI.INI file.  This entry will tell each instance
of the map component to look in this directory for the map datafiles.
This prevents the need for multiple copies of the map data files
throughout the system.  If the designated data file resides in the
current project  directory, it will be used first.

NOTE:  The installation will add this entry to your DELPHI.INI if you
       select YES when prompted.

Technical Support

  Due to manpower considerations we will not be able to man help desk
  initially.  We have attempted to provide the best product possible.
  Due to the large number of hardware/software configurations represented,
  the component may not always operate as expected. If you experience any
  problems with the component we will provide technical assistance to
  registered users only for original component and source.  We will
  not provide assistance to developers who have modified the source
  code.  Problems can be reported in the following ways:

  ú Email   donbauer@illuminet.net  or ctech@stanleyassoc.com .
  ú FAX  703-683-0039  Attention: Component Technologies
  ú Compuserve  103730,1061 Don Bauer. We hope to establish a third
    party forum for the component, but initially, we will provide
    support via regular Compuserve mail.

 I have a webpage: www.stanleyassoc.com/worldmap/wmap.htm
 Check here for the latest map data files, upgrades and updates
 and FAQ's.

WINDOWS 95 USERS!

I am currently developing under WIN95, and all testing has been without
incident.  I plan to release a WIN95 version as after the 16 bit
version is on its way.  I am currently working on the Delphi 2.0 version.
The BETA 1 for worldmap32 is on my WEB PAGE and on Compuserve.  Use the
keyword worldmap to search the Delphi Libraries.

WEB PAGE

http://www.stanleyassoc.com/worldmap/wmap.htm .. I have full access
to the site so I will be able to keep it current.

DEPLOYING APPLICATIONS WITH THE WORLDMAP COMPONENT

There are no runtime fees or royalties required when you purchase the Map
component or data files.  You may distribute any or all data files with
any application created using the registered map component.

LICENSING ISSUES

There are no additional licensing requirements associated with the map
component other than one rule:  ONE LICENSED COMPONENT per simultaneous
project.  This is a small consideration in lieu of the cost of current
map software and their licensing issues, not to mention runtime royalties.
We understand the need for multiple copies on machines on the same project.
If you are developing more than one project at the same time we ask that you
purchase enough copies to cover the different projects.

ORDERING INFORMATION / PRICING

Component Only   $149.00 with maintenance $199.00 (upgrade to win95/manual +
                                                   electronic updates [1yr])
Component/source $249.00 with maintenance $325.00 (upgrade to win95/manual +
                                                   electronic updates [1yr])                         

Compuserve : GO SWREG  for Component Only: Reg #10669(*) 
                           Component w/source : Reg #10670(*)

(*)Maintenance can be purchased separately from CTECH for $50.00 for
component only and $75.00 for component w/source

Online ordering www.stanelyassoc.com/worldmap/wmap.htm, or download
the fax order form from the web site.  Shipping extra.  For additional
information or pricing for bulk orders email d.bauer@stanleyassoc.com,
donbauer@illuminet.net or 103730,1061 Don Bauer on Compuserve.
