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SCENE SHOP SOFTWARE

of buying new ones.
This software makes it possible to
Rating:
compare alternate apptoaches to building
a show. The new version 1.1 makes a
couple of improvements in the viewing
Company Name and Address:
of reports and shopping
Emmasoft
PO Box 238
lists, including scrolling
Lansing, NY 14882and mouse support. It
0238
also gives you the option
SOFTWARE REVIEW
of printing or viewing
607-533-4685
two versions of the final
Type of Software:
Scenic materials datashow report. According
to Daniel Veaner, Presibase and estimator
windows with standard, Hollywood, and
Computers it runs on:
dent of Emmasoft, his policy is to
IBM PC XT/AT, 386, 486, and comsteel construction. It determines materiupgrade based upon customers suggestions.
paribles
als and COSt for up to 100 flats per show
file. You must define the height of a flat,
Operating Systems:
covering materials and rypes of fasteners,
DOS 3.1
Memory Required:
then the program will determine the nailMACLUX
512KRAM
ing and toggle pattern.
"Platforms" calculates platforms, step
Copy Protection:
Rating:
License agreement
units, and ramps with or withour legging
and facings. It handles 2x4, 1x6, stressed
Optional items:
skin, parallel, and steel construction. You
Company Name and Address:
Printer
Claude Heintz
may also specify multiple covers.
System used for test:
"Drops" calculates up to 100 drops
29621 Gimpl Hill Rd.
Zenith Z-386125
List price:
per show file. Its fabric comparison feaEugene, OR 97402-9013
Full package $236.64, Modules
CompuServe 10: 76120,1220
ture helps you choose just the right fabric
Type of Software:
for the lowest cost. It allows you to keep
$39.95 to $95.95
Reviewed by:
up to 25 fabrics in a maintained price
Lighting design
Computers it runs on:
Patrick M. Finelli
list. It calculates how many grommets
Mac Plus minimum; color requires
you use per foot of webbing, how long
Universiry of Sourh Florida
each piece of tie line is, and how much
32 bit QuickDraw on an SE/30, LC
Tampa, FL 33620
Description and Review:
or any Mac II.
extra fabric you use for hemming and the
Operating Systems:
chain pocket.
Anyone who uses lighting paperwork
"Mise" calculates braces, battens and
System 6.0, also compatible with 7.0;
software probably has wondered why it
sound notes require system 6.0.7 or
jacks, and miscellaneous items like props
later.
has taken so long to develop similar scene
and special hardware. The main section
shop software. Now the wait is over.
of the module is simply a list of items
Memory Required:
400K RAM with monochrome; 8-bit
Emmasoft has created a package that proand their prices.
color requires 800K-l MB; 24-bit
vides a way to figure out how much lumEach program has an options section
ber and materials you need when esticolor requires 1.8-2MB
in which you set your construction prefmating flats, platform construction, and
Peripherals needed:
erences. A pricing section lets you set
drops. This is the first self-contained procurrent prices. Stock sections in "Flats"
Dot matrix, laser or color printer
gram for the IBM specifically designed
and "Platforms" let you maintain a list of Copy Protection:
your stock. In "Drops" it lets you use
MacLux is shareware, bur paying the
for scene shop applications. You can buy
one module or as many as you need.
stocked materials to build drops instead
fee and becoming a registered user
Bundled with it is
will help ensure future
"Menu," which not only
updates and support.
integrates the modules
You may also download
PATRICK FINELLI, EDITOR
into one program, but
this program from America Online, a Mac-based
also combines their results
computer network.
into one single budget

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and shopping list of materials.
The "Flats" and "Platforms" modules
create ply charts showing the most economical way to cut 4x8 sheets of plywood. "Flats" calculates flats, doors and

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