CopyM8


CopyM8 - Print AutoCAD plot files in an efficient, organized manner and have them collated, just like from a copier. System requirements: Runs inside AutoCAD versions 2000 through 2008. CopyM8 will let the user select a group of plot files and arrange them in specific order. CopyM8 will then spool the plot files to a printer you select. The prints will then be output in collated order. CopyM8 also complements two other programs from M8Tools.com, AutoM8, BatchM8 and PlotM8. These have the option of plotting drawing files and having the plot files written to disk. These plot files can then be used with CopyM8. The benefits of using CopyM8 are you can have groups of plot files reside on disk and then print them out in collated order (similar to what a copier does).
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Benefits of using CopyM8
CopyM8 was developed for AutoCAD users who have a need to print saved plot files in a simple and organized manner. CopyM8's interface is simple and easy to understand and users should be up to speed on it's use quickly.

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CopyM8 was last updated June 09, 2007

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About CopyM8

Main CopyM8 Dialog Box
CopyM8 was created to allow AutoCAD users the ability to select multiple plot files (.plt) and send them to a printer/plotter to be output in a collated manner. In the main CopyM8 dialog box, the user has these options available: Select Files* - This button opens a multi-file selection box. Import File List - This button loads a saved plot file selection set. Export File List - This button saves a plot file selection set for re-use. Sort File List - This button sorts the current plot file listings. Plot File List - This list box shows plot files that have been either selected or imported. Once files are listed, you can select one and either move it up or down or delete it from the list. Move Up - Moves a selected plot file up the selection set. Move Down - Moves a selected plot file down the selection set. Delete Item - Removes a selected plot file from the selection set list only, does not actually delete the file. Collated Print Sets - The number of full sets to print. Printer - Selects the printer/plotter to print the plot files. Config - This button opens the configuration dialog box. The user enters registration code and default folder settings. OK - Once files are selected or imported, this button becomes active and starts sending plot files to the desired printer when button is pressed. Cancel - Cancels CopyM8 and returns the user to the AutoCAD command line. Help - Brings up this on-line help. Info - Displays CopyM8 information.

Select Files

Select Plot Files Dialog Box
The Select Files dialog box allows the user to select MULTIPLE plot files to print/plot. The users can select the files they need to print. User can also step through drives and directories as needed. (Note: Only current display of files can be selected. To select multiple files from different directories, just pick the Select Files button from the main CopyM8 dialog box.) Once files are selected, pick the Open button. This will take the you back to the main CopyM8 dialog box. The selected files will appear in the main CopyM8 dialog box.

Import Files

Saved Plot File Listings Dialog Box
The Import File List button brings up the Import Plot File Listings dialog box. This file selection dialog box allows you to either: Select a text (*.txt) file that contains plot file locations (path and file name). Full UNC paths are supported (\\server name\sharename\filename.plt). Pick the Open button. This will import the plot file names contained in the text file. It will also check to see the file exist before adding it to the plot file listing in the main dialog box. If a file does not exist, a message will pop up alerting the user the file does not exist. Once importing is complete, you will be returned to the main CopyM8 dialog box.

Export Files

Export Current Plot File Listings Dialog Box
The Export File List button brings up the Export Current Plot File Listings dialog box. This file selection dialog box allows you to either: Pick or enter a file name to save the queue of plot file paths listed in the main dialog box. Pick the Save button to save the plot file path listings to a file and return to the main CopyM8 dialog box.

Config

Config Dialog Box
Selecting the Config button brings up a dialog box the user can use to setup operating features of CopyM8. The Authorization code entry box - After you register CopyM8, M8Tools.com will supply you with an unlock code. If an unlock code is not entered, the software will stop working approximately 30 days after installation. End User License Agreement - Will bring up a window that displays the Licensing Agreement. Register CopyM8 - Will bring up the CopyM8 Registration Form dialog box. Where to find your plot files - If you have a default directory where all your plot files or directories are kept, this would be the ideal location to have CopyM8 start. Where to save Import/Export plot file listings written to disk - Where you can store or retrieve text files that contain the location and file names of the plot files written to disk. OK - When the user picks OK, they return to the Main CopyM8 dialog box.

Info

Info Dialog Box
The Info button brings up a dialog box showing M8Tools.com: Address, Phone number and Email address along with four options: Web site link - Takes the user to M8Tools.com's CopyM8 page. License Agreement - Brings up a window that displays the Licensing Agreement. Registration - Brings up the Registration dialog box. OK - When the user picks OK, they returns to the Main CopyM8 dialog box.

Registration

Registration Dialog Box
Selecting the Register CopyM8 button from either the Config or Info dialog box brings up this CopyM8 Registration Form dialog box. To register CopyM8 the user needs to: Pick the Type of registration they need. The choices are: 1a) Send the above Registration Info along with User Info and payment in U.S. Funds via regular postal mail. 1b) I have paid the registration fee and I just need to send the above Registration Info and User Info via email. 1c) Send the above Registration Info via a live Internet connection and pay with a credit card. 1d) I just need to add the above Registration Info to the CopyM8-Registration.txt file to be mailed later. If the user picks the first or second option, they need to fill out User Info fields. If the user wishes to register online, they can pick the third option. If a registration form has already been filled out, the user can append CopyM8's Serial and ID Numbers from other computers to the end of the registration file "CopyM8-REG.TXT". Pick the number of seats you wish to register by picking the popup "Number of Seats". The total amount due will be displayed below the "Numbers of Seats" popup. To register, pick the "Register" button. If you are using the Internet to register, you will be directed to the PayPal web site for payment. You will then be directed to our online web registration page to complete the registration process. If you filled out the User Registration form, you will be asked to either accept the default file name or save the file "CopyM8-REG.TXT" to a desired location. Once this file is saved, it can be printed, emailed, mailed or have other Serial and ID numbers appended to it. When the user picks The Open button from the save file dialog box, the registration file will be saved. The user is returned to the Info or Config dialog box. Once the registration info has been filled in, the number of seats to register selected, all the Serial and ID numbers appended to it, it can be sent either by postal mail or email. For postal mail, send a printed copy along with payment (in U.S. funds, drawn on a U.S. Bank) to: M8Tools.com 240 Boone Avenue Winchester, KY 40391 Upon receipt of registration information and payment, M8Tools.com will generate the required unlock codes and forward them either by email or postal mail.

Licensing

License Dialog Box
The License Agreement reads as follows: U.S. and International Copyright Laws protect CopyM8. Its use is subject to the terms of the license agreement listed below. © 2007 M8Tools.com All rights reserved. Usage By using, copying, transmitting, distributing or installing this software (CopyM8), you (the user) agree to all of the terms of this License. If you do not agree to any of the terms of this License, then do not use, copy, transmit, distribute, or install CopyM8. Disclaimer M8Tools.com provides this program (CopyM8) on an "AS IS" basis with all faults. M8Tools.com specifically disclaims any expressed or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use of this program. M8Tools.com does not warrant that the operation of this program will be uninterrupted or error free. Copies CopyM8 is copyrighted and may only be copied in machine-readable form onto a backup or working disk. Use of the original diskette and said copies is strictly limited to a single computer system on which one or more users run CopyM8. Copies of CopyM8 may be shared with others as defined in the "Shareware - Software Sharing Method" described below, as long as all the source code and support files remain unmodified. Alteration No part of the program, documentation or support files may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of either the software author or an authorized representative of M8Tools.com. Free Upgrade to the latest version M8Tools.com will provide one free upgrade of CopyM8, for all new registered users, when and if one becomes available. Authorization Code This Software requires an Authorization/Registration code. You must register this software product with M8Tools.com before an authorization code can be issued to you. Each installed copy is branded with a serial number that is unique only to the computer it is installed on. The serial number needs to be included with the registration of the software, so the author or a representative of M8Tools.com can supply an authorization code. The purpose of the authorization code is to protect the authors copyright and enforce the license agreement. If an authorization code is not obtained the software will stop working approximately 30 days after installation. Site Licenses don't require the use of Authorization codes. (See Site Licensing) Transfer Should the need ever arise to transfer CopyM8 to another computer, a new authorization code will be needed. There will be one free transfer per year per seat license after an initial period of 90 days from the registration date. Should more than one transfer per year be required (per seat) a fee of U.S.$5.00 will be required for the generation of new authorization codes. By transferring licenses, the old serial number will become retired and thus inactive. If a user wishes to reinstall CopyM8 on that computer they will need acquire a new license or retire another licensed copy of CopyM8. If registered users wish to acquire new licenses, they can be purchased for the price entry point they last purchased the software. Site Licenses have unlimited transfers. (See Site Licensing) Registration You are free to distribute the shareware version to others to try as long as all the source code and support files remain unmodified. This excludes the registration file (CopyM8-REG.TXT), which you are free to edit, so you may mail along with your registration fee, if you choose. You are free to try CopyM8 for a period of ten (10) days. If you like CopyM8 and find it useful, THEN YOU SHOULD REGISTER IT. By doing so you will allow the author to spend the time upgrading and making enhancements to this and other utilities in the future. If you don't find it useful then remove CopyM8 and all related support files from your system. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. BY REGISTERING YOU WON'T FEEL GUILTY AND YOU'LL BE SUPPORTING ANY FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. Shareware Shareware is a method of software distribution. M8Tools.com hopes you find shareware to be an effective method of obtaining computer programs. The term Shareware describes a marketing method in which copyrighted programs circulate freely among users for the purpose of evaluation. This gives you the option to "Try Before You Buy". The author of a shareware program typically allows you to use the program for a number of specified days before payment is required. The exact terms of evaluation vary from author to author. So be sure to always check the documentation of the programs you evaluate. By making payment to the author, you obtain the legal right to use the software, and encourage the continued development of quality software within the shareware channel. The process of paying for Shareware is termed "Registration". The exact benefits of registration vary from author to author, but many authors will offer one or more of the following: a current version, technical support, a printed manual, free or discounted upgrades, bonus utilities, and/or special offers. So always consult the registration information included with each shareware program. OK - When the user picks OK, they will go back to the Main CopyM8 dialog box.

Site Licensing
Site License packages are available with licensing of 15 or more seats. Benefits: No individual machine registration information (Computer Names, Serial Numbers, ID Numbers and Authorization Codes) is required to unlock our shareware software versions of AutoM8, CopyM8, LeaderM8 and PlotM8. For more site license information, please go to www.m8tools.com/site_lic.htm Contact M8Tools.com for more information.