This is the ReadMe file for the distribution of the
ArcView extension gen2shp.avx

This distribution is made up of one archive file
that contains the following two files:
1. the ArcView extension "gen2shp.avx"
2. a ReadMe file "readme.txt" (this file)

Description:
This extension reads a user specified ARC/INFO GENERATE
format file and converts the data to the appropriate
feature type (either Point, Line or Polygon) to be
saved to a user specified shapefile, creates the
shapefile and adds it to the active View.

Main features:
- Full support of multi-part line and polygon shapes.
- Option to automatically close unclosed polygons.
- Force creation of polygons from line feature input.
- Reads circles, rectangle and donut graphic shapes.

Author    : Ron Wardenier ( warden@cistron.nl )
Version   : 3.1
Date      : August 25 1998
More info : http://warden.www.cistron.nl/geo/

DISCLAIMER
You are hereby granted the right to freely use and
distribute the ArcView Avenue code named gen2shp.avx.
This code is provided "as is" without any
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and
performance of the code is with you. The author does
not warranty the functions contained in the code will
meet your requirements, or that the operation of the
code will be error-free or uninterrupted. Good data
processing procedure dictates that any program be
thoroughly tested with non-critical data before
relying on it. In no event shall the author be liable
for any damages whatsoever (including, without
limitation, damages for loss of business profits,
business interruption, loss of business information,
or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use
or inability to use this code.

Have fun,
Ron