Virtual Escapes Player
3D Screen Saver

The Windows 3.1 version of the 3D Screen Saver is formed of two programs.  The player (the one described in this help file) and the screen saver module.

Quick Start instructions

The main screen

Playback controls

Licensing and contacting the publisher

How do I...

Copy animations to the hard drive or delete them

Build a "to play" list

Troubleshooting

Titles aren't appearing in the list

Computer swaps a lot

Animation is choppy and/or sound breaks up

Long pause before starting


Quick Start
Quick Start Instructions

To play animations, you can either select the "Double click plays animation" button and then double-click on a name, or build the "to play" list and use the "Play this list" button.

The files with the .ve extension are meant to be viewed on your monitor.  Those with the .ves are meant to be viewed with a Cybermax HMD (head mounted display), or a Virtual I/O HMD.

Stereoscopic versions are not accesible from the screen saver mode.

During playback in the player mode, you have the following controls:

Keyboard	Mouse	Action
Escape	Right Button	Exits playback
Page Down	Left Button	Goes to next animation in playlist
Page Up		Goes to previous animation in playlist
Home		Restart current animation

When an animation ends, it will automatically go to the next one.  If the shuffle button is checked, then the next one is randomly selected.


The Main Screen

Click on an area for more information

Sample Screen


Playback Controls

These keystrokes only apply while the animation is playing within the player mode.

Keyboard	Mouse	Action
Escape	Right Button	Exits playback
Page Down	Left Button	Goes to next animation in playlist
Page Up		Goes to previous animation in playlist
Home		Restart current animation

Within screen saver mode, any keystroke or mouse activity will exit playback.


Copying to and from the hard drive
Copying files to and from the hard drive

Copying files in between the hard drive and the CD-ROM is accomplished by selecting the "Copies/Deletes files" radio button, and double-clicking on an animation in either lists.


Building the "To Play" list

The [image] and [image] buttons move selected animations between lists.

The [image] and [image] buttons move the entire list of animations between lists.

Selecting the "Moves to other list" radio button, and double-clicking on an animation in either list will move that animation.


CD titles not showing up
CD Titles aren't showing up in the Animation List

Symptom: Only animations on the hard drive are showing in the animation list.

Explanation: The animation list only displays animations it can currently see.  Only the Windows directory (where animations are copied to) and the CD-ROM is checked.

Cause	Fix
CD drive letter changed	Run the SETUP program from the CD.
CD drive letter unavailable	Verify that you can access your CD drive from the File Manager.  If it is not accessible, consult your CDROM drive's documentation for instructions on how to correct this.
Wrong CD in drive.	Verify that the VE disk is in the CD-ROM drive.

If no animations are showing, it is possible that none have been copied to the hard drive and that the CD is not present.


Play Options

If the "Mute" button is checked, no sound will be played with the animation

If the "Shuffle" button is checked, the play list will be played in an random order, although the same animation will not play twice in a row (unless it is the only one selected).

If this box is cleared, the enabled animations will play in the order shown in the animation list.


Licensing

The following is a copy of the license agreement presented to you the first time you install the software.

ATTENTION:  PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE.  THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY OPENING THIS PACKAGE AND INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (THE "END USER") AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE AND PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE, AND THE LICENSE PRICE WILL BE REFUNDED.

The enclosed computer program(s) and the accompanying documentation are provided to the End-User by Global Star Software, an Ontario Corporation ("Licensor") for use only under the following terms.  Licensor reserves any right not expressly granted to the End-user.  The End-User owns the disk on which the Software is recorded, but Licensor retains ownership of all copies of the Software itself.  The End-User assumes sole responsibility for the installation, use and results obtained from use of the Software.

1.  License.

End-User is granted a limited, non-exclusive license to do only the following:

A.  Install and maintain the Software on one computer at any time for use only in the End-User's own business.

B.  Make one copy in machine-readable form solely for backup or archival purposes for the computer which the Software is installed.  The Software is protected by copyright law.  As an express condition of this License, the End-User must reproduce on the copy Licensor's copyright notice and any other proprietary legends on the original copy supplied by Licensor.

C.  Transfer the Software and all rights under this License to another party together with a copy of this License and all written materials accompanying the Software, provided (i) the End-User gives Licensor written notice of the transfer (including in such notice the identity of the transferee), and (ii) the other party reads and agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this License.

2.  Restrictions.

The End-User may NOT sublicense, assign, or distribute copies of the Software to others.  The Software contains trade secrets.  The End-User may NOT decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human readable form.  THE END-USER MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, OR OTHERWISE ASSIGN OR TRANSFER THE SOFTWARE, OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN SECTION 1.C. ABOVE.

3.  Protection and Security.

The End-User agrees to use its best efforts and to take all reasonable steps to safeguard the Software to ensure that no unauthorized person shall have access thereto and that no unauthorized copy, publication, disclosure or distribution in whole or in part, in any form, shall be made.  The End-User acknowledges that the Software contains valuable confidential information and trade secrets and that unauthorized use and/or copying are harmful to Licensor.

4.  Termination.

This License is effective until terminated.  This License will terminate immediately without notice from Licensor if the End User fails to comply with any of its provisions.  Upon termination the End User must destroy the Software and all copies thereof, and the End-User may terminate this License at any time by doing so.

5.  Export Law Assurances.

The End-User agrees that the Software is to be used only in the United States and the Software will not be transferred or exported, directly or indirectly, outside the U.S.

6.  Limited Warranty.

Licensor warrants that, for ninety (90) days from the date of initial use by the original End User, the Software shall operate substantially in accordance with the published functional specifications current at the time of shipment.  If, during the warranty period, a defect appears, End User shall return the Software to Licensor and Licensor's only obligation shall be, at Licensor's election, to replace the defective Software or refund the purchase price.  The End-User agrees that the foregoing constitutes the End-User's sole and exclusive remedy for breach by Licensor under any warranties made under this Agreement.  This warranty does not cover any Software that has been altered or changed in any way by anyone other than Licensor.  Licensor is not responsible for problems associated with or caused by incompatible operating systems or equipment, or for problems in the interaction of the Software with software not furnished by Licensor.

No oral or written information or advice given by Licensor or its dealers, distributors, employees or agents shall in any way extend, modify or add to the foregoing warranty.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  THE END-USER ASSUMES ALL RISK AS TO THE SUITABILITY, QUALITY, AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.  IN NO EVENT WILL LICENSOR, OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE TO THE END-USER FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF DATA OR BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, EVEN IF LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

LICENSOR'S LIABILITY TO THE END-USER (IF ANY) FOR ACTUAL DIRECT DAMAGES FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL BE LIMITED TO, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL EXCEED, THE AMOUNT ORIGINALLY PAID TO LICENSOR FOR THE LICENSE OF THE SOFTWARE.

7.  Enhancements.

From time to time Licensor may, in its sole discretion, advise the End-User of updates, upgrades, enhancements or improvements to the Software and/or new releases of the Software (collectively, "Enhancements"), and may license the End-User to use such Enhancements upon payment of prices as may be established by Licensor from time to time.  All such Enhancements to the Software provided to the End-User shall also be governed by the terms of this License.  IN ORDER FOR THE END-USER TO BE ASSURED THAT IT WILL BE ADVISED OF AND LICENSED TO USE ANY ENHANCEMENTS TO THE SOFTWARE, THE END-USER MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN TO LICENSOR THE ATTACHED END-USER REGISTRATION CARD.

8.  General.

This License will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario (Canada), and shall inure to the benefit of Licensor and End-User and their successors, assigns and legal representatives.  If any provision of this License is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable to any extent under applicable law, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions of this License will remain in full force and effect.  Any notices or other communications to be sent to Licensor must be mailed first class, postage prepaid, to the following address:

Global Star Software

20 Barnes Court, Building G

Concord, Ontario

Canada L4K 4L4

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior proposals, agreements, representations, statements and undertakings are hereby expressly cancelled and superseded.  This Agreement may not be changed or amended except by a written instrument executed by a duly authorized officer of Licensor.

9.  Acknowledgment.

BY OPENING THIS PACKAGE AND INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, THE END-USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ THIS LICENSE, UNDERSTANDS IT, AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.  Should you have any questions concerning this License, contact Licensor at the address set forth above.


Publisher
Contacting the Publisher

Global Star Software

Voice:	(905) 738-5654

Fax:	(905) 738-9964

Email:	tech@globalstar.on.ca

The above information is current as of August 1997.