MAC CGM Converter may be used for 2 weeks without charge. After 2 weeks, you must either order MAC CGM Converter or erase your copy.
Give a copy to a friend to evaluate!
Introduction
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MAC CGM Converter consists of two applications to convert between binary encoded Computer Graphic Metafiles (CGM's) and Apple Macintosh graphics file formats (PICT/PICT2 files).
The CGM to PICT application converts CGM files (originally created on another type of computer) to PICT/PICT2 format, so that Macintosh graphics applications can display and edit the picture.
The PICT to CGM application converts PICT/PICT2 files to the binary encoded CGM format. This CGM file can be transferred to other computers and used with CGM compatible graphics applications.
The copy of the MAC CGM Converter package that you are evaluating should include -
• This document describing MAC CGM Converter.
• The CGM to PICT application, version 1.8.
• The PICT to CGM application, version 1.8.
• A "Sample Files" folder containing example CGM files.
• A user manual describing MAC CGM Converter version 2.0, in Microsoft Word 4.0 format.
Distribution Guidelines
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MAC CGM Converter is being distributed as “shareware”. Shareware offers you the opportunity to try out a copy of the package before purchase.
Although MAC CGM Converter is freely available, it is a copyrighted package. The use or distribution in violation of the License Agreement and Distribution Guidelines is against the law.
You may give copies of MAC CGM Converter to your friends for evaluation.
MAC CGM Converter may be placed on BBS's and online service providers (such as Compuserve, GEnie and America Online) provided that the MAC CGM Converter package is downloadable without charge beyond normal connect charges.
MAC CGM Converter may be placed onto diskettes distributed by user groups for a nominal fee.
Vendors wishing to place MAC CGM Converter into their catalogs must contact PIXELIX requesting permission to distribute the package, outlining their fees and shareware policies.
Whenever MAC CGM Converter appears on a catalog, diskette, BBS, or online service, it must be identified as shareware.
Vendors and operators must make it clear that online charges or disk fees have not paid for the use of MAC CGM Converter and that payment for MAC CGM Converter must be sent to PIXELIX.
License Agreement
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A non-exclusive license is granted to the purchaser of the MAC CGM Converter software for use on one computer at a time and only by one user at a time. For use on additional computers, you must obtain a separate license.
MAC CGM Converter software is the sole property of PIXELIX.
There is no warranty, guarantee, or any representation with respect to the use or results of the use of the software or any accompanying documentation in terms of accuracy, correctness, reliability or otherwise.
In no event shall we be liable for any incidential, indirect, special or consequential damages arising out of the use of the software.
Ordering MAC CGM Converter
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To be legally entitled to use MAC CGM Converter you must either -
1. Register to use this version (1.8) of the MAC CGM Converter.
For users in Australia the cost of the MAC CGM Converter package is AUS$40.
For users in other countries the cost of the MAC CGM Converter package is US$40, or the equivalent in your local currency.
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2. Register to use the latest version of the MAC CGM Converter.
For users in Australia the cost of the MAC CGM Converter package is AUS$75.
For users in other countries the cost of the MAC CGM Converter package is US$75, or the equivalent in your local currency.
You will receive a package containing a diskette containing the latest version released.
Additional features available in version 2.0 are listed below.
Other features are being added to MAC CGM Converter and will be available in the future only if you have registered version 2.0.
Any support or problem resolution will be made only for registered version 2.0 users. Non-English language versions can be made available to registered version 2.0 users.
MAC CGM Converter is built with Absoft Corporation MacFortran/020™ version 2.4.
A 68030 version offering approximately 4X the performance could be made available - please notify PIXELIX if this is of particular interest.
Additional features available in CGM to PICT version 2.0 include -
• supports font matching, selecting Macintosh fonts similar to those in the CGM.
• recognises CANVAS 3.0 CGM file types (creator type CGMF).
• fixed program crash on system error alert before conversion commences (change the folder on the "Save as" command).
• the "Save as" command correctly saves files in the correct folder/disk specified.
• Performance improvements.
• includes additional command alignment checks - previously errors could occur with Harvard Graphics 3.0 CGM's .
• includes support for Freelance Plus polygon fill patterns.
• interpretation of CGM's using real number coordinates now has the default plot size correctly specified (required for Nova*GKS CGM's).
• Support for the pattern fill type when filling polygons.
• Modifications made to the definition of the PICT area for a CANVAS 3.0 CGM.
• includes additional sample CGM's.
• Interpretation of the "begin metafile" command could previously give errors if the length of the metafile header was zero.
• displays the actual number of graphic elements converted.
• supports the "balloon help" function when used with system 7.
Additional features available in PICT to CGM version 2.0 include -
• allows the selection of a background color.
• allows the selection of color mode - either direct or indexed. Some CGM interpreters prefer colors to be indexed.
• fixed program crash on system error alert before conversion commences (change the folder on the "Save as" command).
• the "Save as" command correctly saves files in the correct folder/disk specified.
• Performance improvements.
• Converts Macintosh fill patterns to CGM pattern tables.
• includes the conversion of Macintosh bit-map and pixel-map images to the CGM cell array primitive.
Provided that the graphics system on the computer you are transferring the CGM supports raster images, the cell array option does an excellent job in converting images.
Even if you are using a non-color quickdraw Macintosh (a Mac Classic for example), you may convert 8-bit color PICT2 pixel-map images to a CGM containing an 8-bit color cell array.
• can interpret 32-bit quickdraw pixel-maps, currently only text decoding is allowed. Cell Array support is planned at a later stage.
• additionally supports the Chicago, New Century Schoolbook and Avant Garde text fonts in the font list.
• displays the actual number of graphic elements converted.
• converts Macintosh round rectangles (previously unsupported) to the CGM rectangle.
• supports the "balloon help" function when used with system 7.
Please print the order form (on the following page) and send with payment to-
PIXELIX
P.O. Box 58
Carnegie,
VIC 3163
Australia
MAC CGM Converter Order Form
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To become a registered user, please read the license agreement, then sign and return this form. Payment by check or money order is acceptable.
Purchase orders are accepted from Government and Business Institutions.
