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Engrave98 for Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME, Version 2.4.3c H Square Engraving Systems Click on one of the following links to move to a particular topic: § What
is new in Engrave98 Version 2.4.3c? What
is new in Engrave98 Version 2.4.3c? This version contains fixes for the following defects: · Borders are now engraved properly for plates with turned orientation for multiple plate engraving jobs. · Choice of “28x18” table is now available. · Kerning and justification problem with lines starting with “I” character has been fixed. · Character counting defect for multiple plate engraving for plates with variable lines has been fixed. · Engraving character “Q” in UT font bug has been fixed. What is new in Engrave98 Version 2.4.3? · Ability to save Variable line input window to a file. · Engrave Control Panel window can now be closed while machine is engraving. The window can be opened again either by selecting Engrave-> Control Panel menu item or by clicking on the Control Panel icon (wrench & hammer icon) on the tool bar. · Reverse engraving feature is now fully compatible with D14 reverse engraving feature. · Long Plates now engrave correctly.
· Following is the partial list of defects/error fixed in this version Ø Engrave98’s reverse engraving is now compatible with that of D14. Ø Spindle motor now stops between engraving of plates for single plate engraving jobs Ø Correct engraving of lines using FA (FIFTH AVENUE) and HEBREW fonts Ø Change English/Metric from generic setting dialog and machine parameters in Machine parameter dialog change appropriately. Ø Correct processing of logos with blank names processed from two or logo files. Upgrading Engrave98If you have a licensed copy of Engrave98, you can upgrade your Engrave98 by downloading the latest upgrade or the full version from H Square Engraving Systems website. CAUTION: Do not
Uninstall the existing version because you will loose your License. The simplest method to upgrade and
retain you current license is to install the new latest upgrade or full version
of Engrave98 in the same directory where the current licensed version is
installed. An alternate method is to install latest full version in another computer or directory and then transfer your Engrave98 current license to the new location where you just installed the latest version. For more information regarding moving licenses refer to User’s Guide. Download upgrade
file's: 1. Click the file
Eng98update.exe Setup Issues
· First we suggest you to print out the User’s Guide, and read it carefully · Minimum requirements for Engrave98: Microsoft Windows 95/98 or
NT4.0 · Check out what type of controller you have in your engraving machine to configure your machine setup properly. · If you intend to continue to use D1.4 (the DOS version) at the same time you use Engreave98, then you MUST use the default setting for your directories. DO NOT override your existing logos and fonts directories. Because Engrave98 is upward compatible with D1.4 Notes for users of older versions (before version 2.4) of Engrave98Engrave98 is now designed to
permit a free trial period of 20 days. During this trial period you can use all
features of Engrave98 including engrave with HPGL controller and use of Spelling
Checking feature. Also during this period, there is no restriction on number of
layouts. Anytime during this trial period, you can upgrade your license FREE
OF CHARGE by sending us the following information: You can mail/Email/fax or contact us with this information at: H Square Engraving Systems Notes for new users of Engrave98
q Site code. When you run Engrave98 Version 2.4 (from the start menu) a small window appears on your screen. This window prompts you to press <Enter> to configure your license. If you press Enter key you will see a dialog box that informs you the number of days left in your trial period, the site code and instructions to obtain your permanent Site Key. q Desired options [Engrave, HPGL controller support, Spelling Check]. NO PAYMENT is required if Engrave98 was shipped to you with your engraving machine. You can mail/Email/fax or contact us with this information at: H Square
Engraving Systems Engraving with HPGL
controller machines
Engrave98 Version 2.4 supports for HPGL controller equipped engraving machines. Following are the steps needed for engraving with HPGL controller machines: § Selecting HPGL
controller and specifying it’s characteristics. To do this, select “General
Settings” menu item from “Settings” menu bar item. You will see the following
dialog on your screen:
From the table model drop down list select HPGL. Consult the reference manual for your engraving machine and specify Machine Units /mm, width of the table and height of the table Select HPGL controller model and specify X-Offset and Y-Offsets of top left corner of the plate from top left corner of the machine table. These offsets depend upon the position of the plate set with respect to top left corner of machine table. You will not be able to select HPGL controller if you have not purchased license for HPGL controller support § Specification of “Fill
Step Size”. When you select HPGL controller, Engrave98 version 2.4 allows you to
specify Fill Step Size in “More Line attributes dialog” shown
below:
§ Rests of the steps for
engraving are similar to those for other controllers. “Long Plate
Engraving” option is not supported for HPGL controllers. Using Spelling CheckerEngrave98 Version 2.4 now includes
(separately sold option) Spell checking facility. You can invoke the spelling
checker by selecting “Spelling…” menu item from “Edit” drop down menu bar item.
The spell checker would check spellings of words in layout lines. The built in
spell checker has the industry standard user interface similar to Microsoft Word
and other word processing programs. Viewing Condensed Text Summary of a LayoutEngrave98 Version 2.4.2 allows
user to view condensed text summary by choosing Item “View Summary Text
…” from File Menu . Engrave98 generates the condensed summary of the layout and
displays it in window of the Notepad program. You can use Notepads Print command
to print condensed summary text of a layout file. The display format of this
information is similar to that of D14’s List command. The Tutorial is a step by step
process which guide you to create a sample layout without reading the Help file.
We strongly suggest you to print out the Tutorial, and go through this exercise
before reading the Help file. Feedback
H Square engraving Systems is constantly looking for ways to improve its products. Over the years, our customers are the ones providing some of the best product improvement suggestions. We welcome your criticisms, ideas, and suggestions.
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Standard Features | |
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Feature |
Descriptions |
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D1.4 Compatible |
Work with existing D1.4 layout
file, fonts and logos (log and lgo) |
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D1.4 Functionalities |
Retain practically all D1.4 layout design
functions and features (if you want a list for functionalities and features of
D1.4, please email to us at:
support@hsquare.com |
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Graphical User Interface (GUI)
& Layout Preview |
Intuitive graphical user
interface. Instant preview of your layout before selection
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View Font & Logos |
See fonts and logos at the time
of your selection |
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HPGL |
Import HPGL file as logo or as
a file |
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Drag & Drop |
Drag and drop an object (a line or a logo) or a group of objects in a
column to anywhere you desire |
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Menu Bars for
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Changing fonts, size, line
position, slant, arc, tilt, justification etc… from your graphical menu bar |
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Screen/List |
Design your layout from a
single or multiple graphical screen's or using D1.4 list format (e.g. Plate,
Column, Line) |
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Machine Origin/Parameters |
Set machine origin, and other
machine parameters from your screen |
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On Line Control |
Real time speed and depth
control from your screen |
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Multi-plate Selection |
Selectively engrave certain
plate's) when using “Multi-plate Engraving” function |
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On line help |
On line “Help”, where you can
link, search a particular topic |
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On line feedback |
On-line feedback |
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Background Color change |
Changing plate background color
for better viewing |
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Other Windows Features |
In addition to the above,
standard Windows features such as copy, paste, file management navigation
through mouse (single click/double click) etc…all make your layout design a
convenient and easy task. |
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Optional Features | |
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Spelling Check |
$50.00 |
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HPGL machine Support |
$120.00 |
Engrave98Óis
an object oriented software and emphasizes the mouse, not the keyboard (which
can also be used). If you are too busy to read, just remember two things:
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Pointing the mouse to the
object you are interested (such as a line, a column, a logo, an icon….), with
one click to high lighted it. (See below the moneybag is highlighted.
· Double left click will give the attributes of that object such as size, tilt, font etc.., while the right click will give you a menu to choose from. The rest is self-explanatory.
Here is an example of the screen shot
How to Purchase:
1) You may download a free copy
for evaluation.
2) For purchasing a copy, you
may
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Convert the evaluation copy into a licensed copy by sending the payment to us or your dealer
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Download a copy from our Web site, and then send your payment to us or your dealer to obtain your Site Key.
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Send in your payment to us or your dealer, and we will send you the disks of Eng98 by UPS ground (next day will be $15.00 extra)
Price: $680.00
Call your dealer or H-Square Engraving Systems today (650) 739-0138 email: iri@hsquare.com