Notes on GRAFX II Version 1.15 release

1) The following new or updated files are included in this release:

  GRAFX2.EXE      GRAFX II main program
  GRAFX2.TXB      GRAFX II binary text file
  PLOT.EXE        Plot program
  PLOT.TXB        Plot binary text file
  POST.EXE        Post Processor executable program
  GPOST.EXE       Generic Post Processor creation program
  INSPOST.EXE     Post Processor installation program
  GPPATH.EXE      Utility to redirect default output path of a Post Processor
  REVPOST.EXE     .DA to .DMB file translator program
  NCTALK.EXE      Communications program
  HPLOT.EXE       Utility for plotting to a printer
  G2CONFIG.EXE    System configuration program
  G2CONFIG.MNU    System configuration menu file
  SPDIAG.EXE      SIM Diagnostic program
  TOOLIST.EXE     Utility to create listings of tooling files
  G2SIZE.EXE      Utility to resize default number of entities in GRAFX2
  DXFSIZE.EXE     Utility to predetermine number of entities in a DXF file
  DMCLIST.EXE     Utility to create listings of operation (DMC) files
  EXTLIST.EXE     Utility to create listings of VEC & MAC files
  DCSHELL.EXE     Utility enabling GRAFX2 to shell out to non Datacut software
  REMOVE.EXE      Utility enabling Datacut to remotely activate options
  MEMDOS.EXE      Utility setting up DOS memory manager
  PE2.EXE         Standard text editor
  PE2M.EXE        PE2 launching program for alternate memory strategies
  LK.COM          File viewing utility
  DXFHEAD.DXH     DXF export file header
  GRAFX2.REV      Program revisions
  PLOT.REV           "      "
  POST.REV           "      "
  GPOST.REV          "      "
  INSPOST.REV        "      "
  POSTREV.REV        "      "
  NCTALK.REV         "      "
  HPLOT.REV          "      "
  G2CONFIG.REV       "      "
  G2SIZE.REV         "      "
  RESEQ.REV          "      "
  REMOVE.REV         "      "
  SPDIAG.REV         "      "
  SYSTEM01.FNT    Graphics Font
  SYSTEM07.FNT       "      "
  SYSTEM08.FNT       "      "
  SYSTEM11.FNT       "      "
  SYSTEM24.FNT       "      "
  SYSTEM32.FNT       "      "
  SYSTEM35.FNT       "      "
  SYSTEM64.FNT       "      "
  SYSTEM48.FNT       "      "
  SYSTEM96.FNT       "      "
  ROMANSIM.FNT       "      "
  ROMANTRI.FNT       "      "
  MARKERS.FNT     Graphic markers
  FONT.FPT        Font for printer plotting
  BD.PDT          Printer drivers
  PRINTEST.001    Printer alignment test file
  *.PMB           Sample generic Post Processors
  *.TLL           Sample tool geometry and parameter files
  *.VEC           Sample Engraving Fonts
  *.CPL           Sample communications protocols
  *.HL            HELP for GPOST
  NC2.BAT         Batch file to start up GRAFX II
  INSTALL.EXE     Run file to install GRAFX II
  INSTALL.BAT     Batch file to install GRAFX II
  DC2.BAT         Secondary batch file to install GRAFX II
  README.BAT      Batch file to display README file
  README.TXT      This file
  MILLPOST.TXT    List of generic library non turning Post Processors
  TURNPOST.TXT    List of generic library turning Post Processors
  WIREPOST.TXT    List of generic library wire Post Processors
  WIN31.TXT	  Text file documents how to run GRAFX II from WINDOWS 3.1
  WIN9X.TXT       Text file documents how to run GRAFX II from WINDOWS 95/98
  GRAFX2.PIF      GRAFX II Windows Program Information File
  GRAFX2.ICO      GRAFX II Windows Icon
  SSIACT.386      Windows driver for "U" SIM
  NEWTOOL1.EXE    Self Extracting extended tooling files (.TLL)
  NEWTOOL1.TXT    Notes on extended tooling files

The installation procedure whether installing GRAFX II for the first time or
updating an existing GRAFX II system to the latest version is done by entering
the following:

         a:install   or   b:install

Refer to the instruction sheet for software installation which came with
the system.

1)  Updated documentation:

    Your GRAFX II System or update includes the "GRAFX II User Manual
    Supplement".  This document covers the changes to the system since the
    last version release and should be referenced in conjunction with the
    GRAFX II User Manual.  Prior versions of the Supplement may be discarded.

2)  .REV files list all changes to system programs which are distributed.
    These files should be consulted for program changes which may not yet be
    reflected in the documentation. The .REV files are ASCII text files and
    can be printed out using the PRINT command from DOS.  The GRAFX2.REV file
    has been condensed to only list the itemized details since the last
    general update.

3)  Selecting a graphics mode:

    For the fastest graphics display operation, the system must run in one
    of the standard IBM graphic modes, either EGA (640x350 resolution) or
    VGA (640x480 resolution).  If you are running in one of the extended
    modes such as Super VGA (800x600 or 1024x768 resolution), it is suggested
    that you try the standard mode and then decide whether better resolution
    or faster speed better serves your needs.  You should avoid using the
    V.E.S.A. standard 800x600 mode.  This may cause some unpredictable
    behavior on your system.  Currently, PRINT plotting will erase the display
    in order to execute if you have selected this graphics mode.

4)  Trouble-shooting:

    A) My bus mouse becomes disabled.

       Check the interrupt setting for the mouse, it should be set to 5 (five).

    B) I get an insufficient memory error message.

       Check your CONFIG.SYS file and remove any auxiliary memory resident
       programs. These programs `hog' memory, thus reducing the base memory
       and slowing down the computer.  Also check to see if the AUTOEXEC.BAT
       file is loading unnecessary programs.  Useable memory may be increased
       by upgrading to DOS versions 5 or higher.  You may also be able to
       increase memory for the program by running a memory utility such as
       MEMMAKER in DOS.

    C) My computer seems to process data slowly, especially when the help or
       parameter screens are displayed.

       There are three ways to improve the performance of the GRAFX II system.
       1) Install a math co-processor in the computer.  2) If you have
       extended memory, refer to the USING EXTENDED MEMORY section on page
       1-12 of the GRAFX II User Reference Manual.  3) Install disk caching
       software in your system such as SMARTDRV which comes with MICROSOFT
       system software.

    D) When plotting with the printer, my plot is not positioned correctly
       on the paper.  In fact it may start too far to the right and finish
       on a second sheet of paper.

       The solution is to create a file called HPLOT.SYS by running the
       configuration program from FILE > SETUP in GRAFX2 or running
       G2CONFIG from DOS.  Select OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS and TEST PRINTER.
       Your printer should print a test pattern where all edges of the
       rectangle should be about 2 inches from the edges of an 8.5 x 11 sheet.
       If your plot is not centered correctly, select ADJUST PRINTING POSITION
       and fill in the X and/or Y adjustments necessary keeping in mind that
       the values entered will cause the printing to shift that amount in the
       directions specified.

    E) When plotting with the printer, a blank page is ejected after completion
       of the plot.

       The solution is to create or edit the file HPLOT.SYS.  Add the entry
       "npg" for no page eject on a separate line.

5)  Systems without a hardware key

    Some GRAFX II systems has been configured to operate without a hardware SIM
    (Software Interface Module). Please disregard any references to a SIM
    plug-in device which may appear in the documentation. If your GRAFX II
    system does not have a hardware SIM and is ever moved to a new computer,
    you will need to have the GRAFX II installation disk which has the word 
    "KEY" on disk 1, before installing any subsequent updates.
