Printer's Apprentice 5.9 * The best font utility for Microsoft Windows!

"Virtually every user can benefit from Printer's Apprentice."
        -PC/Computing
         April 1993

"The best-designed Windows font viewer for all font formats..."
       -PC Magazine
        October 27, 1992

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*This cool font program requires VBRUN300.DLL, available on your
*favorite BBS, America OnLine, CompuServe, and the InterNet...
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*CompuServe      -> WINSHARE forum, Index library, VBRUN3.ZIP
*America OnLine  -> Windows Section
*InterNet        -> cica.cica.indiana.edu (great Windows FTP server)
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(c) Copyright 1991-1994 by Bryan T. Kinkel and Lose Your Mind Development
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Lose Your Mind Development
c/o Bryan T. Kinkel                 <--- Note! New address!
453 Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 645-0749
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Q. What is it?
A. Printer's Apprentice is a font management utility for your Windows 
   PC. It helps you manage all your TrueType and Adobe Type 1 fonts 
   by printing inventory sheets (4 flavors!), ANSI charts, keyboard 
   layouts, and specimen sheets. It was noted as the *BEST* Windows 
   font utility by PC Magazine (10/27/92) and features one of the 
   sharpest interfaces around.

Q. What is new in version 5.9?
A. Version 5.9 is mainly a cosmetic update. A few specimen sheets
   have been fine tuned for the DeskJet printers (fine tuned yet
   again...) We have also been accepted into the Association of 
   Shareware Publishers, so new material had to be added to the 
   documentation.

Q. How do I install this program real quick?
A. Unzip the PA59.ZIP to a new diskette or directory and run
   INSTALL.EXE. This will decompress the files and copy them
   to the right places on your hard drive.

Q. How does the program modify your system?
A. The Printer's Apprentice setup program will copy several files
   to your computer.

 Copied to \windows\system
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 dyspydll.dll       subclassing control dll (DesaWare)
 cbk.vbx            callback control (DesaWare)
 cmdialog.vbx       common dialog contro (Microsoft)
 grid.vbx           grid control  (Microsoft)
 keystat.vbx        keyboard control (Microsoft)
 sbceasy.vbx        subclassing control (DesaWare)
 ss3d2.vbx          3D Effects  (Sheridan)
 ssidxtab.vbx       Tabbed dialogs (Sheridan)
 threed.vbx         3D Effects  (Microsoft)
 ssformfx.vbx       Even more 3D effects (Sheridan)

 Copied to \pa
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 pa.exe             Printer's Apprentice (LYM)
 pacp.exe           Printer's Apprentice (LYM)
 *.bmp              Various bmp files, needed by PA!
 pa.ini             initialization file for PA
 readme.txt         readme file!
 pa.hlp             Printer's Apprentice help file

   Note: Proper version control is used by the installation program!
   The installation program will prompt you before writing over
   files that already exist!

Q. What happens if I get a "Out of Date" error after installing the
   software??
A. Every attempt has been made to distribute the latest versions of
   the VBX & DLL support files. However, making sure the correct version
   is on your machine can be a pain. Some shareware (and commercial!!)
   vendors do not use reliable SETUP.EXE and INSTALL.EXE programs. These
   programs may overwrite a support file or place the wrong date stamp
   on a copied file. Thus you will receive a "out of date" error when
   you try to run Printer's Apprentice. If you get this error, the fix
   is easy.

        1) Search your ENTIRE hard drive for the offending file. 2)
        Delete ALL copies of this file. You may be surprised at how many
        duplicate VBX files you have creeping around on your hard drive.
        3) Restart Windows. 4) Reinstall Printer's Apprentice. This
        should fix everything for you.

Q. I noticed this version uses different VBX files? Can I delete VBX
   files from your old versions that are no longer used??
A. I have really, really tried to reduce the number of third-party add
   on files used by Printer's Apprentice. Listed below are VBX's that
   where used by prior (5.8 & below) version. You can delete them from
   your Windows & System directories...

    CCMOUSE.VBX         TABBED.VBX
    3DLABEL.VBX
    PICCLIP.VBX

   NOTE: These files may be used by other shareware programs on your
   computer. Check your documentation for more information.

Q. How do I remove the program if I need more space on my machine?
A. There is a file named INSTALL.LOG located in the PA directory. This
   lists out *every* file and program manager group added to your system.
   Note: Some other vendors may use some VBX files on your system.
   THREED.VBX is a VERY popular file!!

Q. What happened to the documentation file?
A. Everything has been placed in a Windows help file. Just click
   the Help menu item or the question mark icons...

Q. How do I purchase this program?
A. We can only take orders with personal checks. Do *NOT* send cash,
   even if you are in another country. For foreign orders, please use
   a postal money order or a bank check drawn on US dollars. Pricing
   is as follows.

   Domestic United States:
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   1 copy of Printer's Apprentice, with 30 page users guide       $25
   1 copy of Printer's Apprentice                                 $20

   Canadian, Foreign orders, Europe, the world outside of the US
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   1 copy of Printer's Apprentice, with 30 page users guide       $30
   1 copy of Printer's Apprentice                                 $25

   Please make checks payable to "Lose Your Mind Development"

   CompuServe users can register via the SWREG forum! GO SWREG for
   more information.

Q. What is the upgrade policy?
A. When you register, I will send you a code and a certificate. Upon
   release of major upgrades, I will notify you with a post card. The
   cost of duplication and mailing has gotten out of hand, so upgrades
   will cost a nominal $5 if you need a new diskette. Or you can wait to
   find the program on a local BBS. The codeword will always work for
   future editions.

Q. Anything else?
A. Yes! I am always open to suggestions! This software is made for
   anyone who cares about type. Designers, DTPers, layout artists,
   print shops, publishers, etc, this sofware is for you. If you have
   any suggestions, spec sheet ideas, interface notes, let me know.
   75% of the improvements in this release came from users. This
   is your program! It is easiest to reach me at home, after 7pm EST.


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