About 3D Buttons…

This control panel substitutes custom 3D buttons for standard push buttons, radio buttons and checkboxes.  Simply drop it on your System Folder and restart.  It is Accelerated for Power Macintosh.

On color displays, the buttons have a subtle 3D look.  On black & white displays, the buttons are identical to standard Macintosh buttons.

The push button has the same oval shape as a standard button and works correctly with default button outlining.  

Check boxes may use a "real" check mark or a standard "X",  radio buttons have a "domed" look.  On a non-white background, check boxes and radio buttons are drawn with embossed titles.

Controlling 3D Buttons…

The checkboxes for "Show Icon at Startup" and "Install at Startup" control the startup installation process (obviously).  Pressing the caps lock key at startup will bypass installation.  

If the installation fails (or if you have multiple copies in your Control Panels folder), a red “Not” symbol is drawn on the icon.

Once installed, the remaining controls function as described below.

The "On" and "Off" radio buttons control button substitution.  This takes effect immediately.

The CheckBox "Custom" and "Standard" radio buttons control the appearance of the mark used in checkbox controls.

The "Gray" checkbox substitutes a light gray push button.  If this is left unchecked, push buttons are white, with gray shading - unless 'cctb' (Control Color Table) resources exist.  In this case, the 'cctb' colors will be used ('cctb' resources are created by color changing utilities like Aurora).  

The "Add Tinge" checkbox adds a subtle color tinge to push buttons - the same color used in window title bars. (System 7 only)

A color Macintosh and System 6.0.7 or better is required.

Jim Stout
May 1996

Please report problems to:
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The "Legal" stuff…

Distribution

Don't distribute "3D Buttons" if:
1. You charge for it (other than connect fees).
2. You have modified it.
3. You have removed the Read Me document from the package.

If you wish to distribute this package on CD-ROM or as a part of any other collection of software, please obtain my permission first.

Disclaimer

Although I have taken great care in developing & testing this software, a condition of use is that you, the user, must assume all liability for data loss or other problems caused directly or indirectly by "3D Buttons".

I make no warranties, either express or implied, regarding the suitability of this or any version of "3D Buttons" for any purpose.  Use it at your own risk.  

"3D Buttons" © 1995-1996 Jim Stout
All rights reserved.