                           Welcome to Arc!

This README.TXT file contains important, last minute information
about Arc. In addition to this file, there are several other text
files in the Arc directory that you should browse. They are available
to read and/or print from the "Arc Documentation" menu. See FILES.TXT
for a complete list of all files distributed with this package.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
=================

     1.   Purchase Arc online
     2.   New Installations
     3.   Existing Installations (** existing users please
         read **)
     4.   How To Get Help
     5.   Contact Information


1. PURCHASE ARC ONLINE
----------------------

The registered version of Arc can be purchased and received
immediately on the Internet, eliminating shipping and handling costs.

Direct URL: https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-
softsell.cgi?item=1496-13


2. NEW INSTALLATIONS
--------------------

Use the INSTALL program to install Arc.

To start the installation, place the Arc disk in Drive A:, and type

    A:INSTALL  [Enter]

A full installation of Arc requires approximately 450 Kb of available
disk space. The actual disk space occupied by Arc will vary depending
on your disk's cluster size.


3. EXISTING INSTALLATIONS
-------------------------

If you already have a Arc installation and you wish to retain your
existing menu structures, please follow these instructions BEFORE
installation:

   1.  Go to your old Arc directory e.g.
       
          c: [Enter]
          cd \arc [Enter]
       
   2.  To convert your existing menu structure to an editable text
       form, type
       
          export /1f [Enter]
       
       Note that this only works for structure 00 in that directory.
       For other structures, type
       
          export /1f [directory]\[number] [Enter]
       
       Hint: To find all of your old structures, type
       
          dir \m_struct.d* /s [Enter]
       
   3.  Rename the Arc directory e.g.
       
          cd\ [Enter]
          ren arc arc.old [Enter]
       
       and install the new version of Arc to the original directory
       (choosing the upgrade option), or install the new version to
       a completely new directory.
       
   4.  After the installation has finished, use the new version of
       IMPORT.EXE to convert all of your existing structure files to
       the new format. If IMPORT detects any errors, some editing
       may be required. If so, check the file M_EXPORT.D00 created
       by the new installation for export format changes.
       


4. HOW TO GET HELP
------------------

If you have any problems with Arc, please first read this file, the
online help files and the Arc Users Guide. If you still have a
question and need assistance, please contact us (see below):

To simplify trouble-shooting, please provide the following
information:

   *   Arc version number (from Commands|About)
   *   A contact name
   *   A daytime and after hours phone or fax number where you can
       be reached
   *   The specific steps necessary to reproduce the problem.


5. CONTACT INFORMATION
----------------------

We are always happy to hear your comments! If you use and like Arc,
or have any suggestions for improvements, please drop us a line!
Other user's suggestions have made it what it is today.

 Email:     launch@ozemail.com.au
   WWW:     http://www.ozemail.com.au/~launch
   Fax:     +61 (3) 9800-3078
 Voice:     +61 (3) 9888-3104. After hours number. Please leave a
            contact name, number and time, and we will try to get
            back to you within 24 hours.
  Mail:     Simon Carter
            Crystal Software
            2 / 9 Woodbine Court
            Wantirna
            Victoria 3152
            AUSTRALIA.

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