Read_Me_First.doc                                         (C)1994 P.D.Turner.


Just a short note to welcome you to the latest update to The Designer.

See the "History.doc" to see changes from last release. (V2.12).


This is a cut-down version of The Designer for evaluation purposes.  All the
save options have been disabled.

To obtain a copy of the complete program you should send £5 in the UK or £7
if you live outside the UK, to the address below.


                  OR...


Now, I've thought long and hard about this next bit!

I am now willing to supply copies of the source code for The Designer.
The source disk contains all source code and gfx data and is exactly the same
as that which I use, with the following additions...


   A file to breifly explain what all the modules are about and how to
   re-assemble them.
   
   An additional directory containing the source and executable of a small
   "make" program, which automates re-assembly.


So, the price!  £10 in the UK or £12 if you live outside the UK.  For your
money you will get two (yes TWO!) disks...

    Disk 1:  The Designer V2.13.  Exactly the same as what you get for your
             five pounds!  (This is is actally given FREE!  Just incase you
             have any problems assembling the source code.)

    Disk 2:  The assembly language source code etc as explained above.
               (Also contains a directory of all the files assembled ready
               for linking).


Please do not send any foreign currencies.

Make all cheques and postal orders etc, payable to:  P.D.Turner.


Address:

       21 Langton Avenue
       Chelmsford
       Essex
       CM1 2BW
       England


Note:  The documentation and examples on this disk are exactly the same as
those on the full version.  So if you want to print out the main .doc file
each page is 60 lines long.


Version 2 now contains everything included in the V2 spec.  So I now feel
that version 2 has been taken far as possible without major additions.

I will not be releasing any more V2's.  I am now looking at ideas for version
three, which will be the next release.

Version 3 will probably be another major re-write, so I am willing to
consider putting anything in there!

I would be pleased to hear from anyone who has any suggestions.  Anyone who
suggests an idea which gets used will be credited in the program, and will
possibly get a FREE copy!  (As long as they've bought a registered copy at
some time).


Current ideas for version 3 include...

     * A built in tile editor.

     * A library of routines to allow easy use of maps.

     * A set of assembly routines for people to use or base thier
       own stuff around.

     * AGA support.

     * A mechanism for animated backgrounds.


Send ideas etc to the address above.



!!!! DISCLAIMER !!!!

Although I have tried to get everything right, I cannot guarantee anything
that has been said in any file on this disk.  You use this program at your
own risk.  I will not be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by
the use of this program.


Having said the above, there are currently no known bugs.  So if you find one
write to me at the above address.