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********************************************************************
* *
* Jailbird - Version 2.0 *
* Copyright (c) 1993 by LB Software *
* *
* Published exclusively by: *
* RMH Computer Services *
* PO Box 657 *
* Beech Grove IN 46107-0657 *
* (317) 782-9903 *
* *
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| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
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|___|___| MEMBER
RMH Computer Services is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX
616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP
Ombudsman 70007,3536.
JAILBIRD is an entertaining program which allows you to create
replicas of "vanity" license plates on your screen, and optionally
print them out on a printer. You can configure your plate for any of
the 50 United States. Each state includes the current state slogan.
You can configure your own colors for the on-screen display, the also
print those colors if you have a supported color printer.
JAILBIRD should operate on virtually any computer system which has a
VGA monitor and card (or better) and a mouse.
WARRANTY
--------
Neither LB Software nor RMH Computer Services make warranty of any
kind, express or implied, including without limitation, any warranties
of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Neither
LB Software nor RMH Computer Services shall be liable for any damages,
whether direct, indirect, special or consequential arising from a
failure of this program to operate in the manner desired by the user.
Neither LB Software nor RMH Computer Services shall be liable for any
damage to data or property which may be caused directly or indirectly
by use of the program.
IN NO EVENT WILL LB SOFTWARE OR RMH COMPUTER SERVICES BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
INSTALLATION:
-------------
Installation of JAILBIRD is very easy. To install to a Hard Disk
Drive, simply create a subdirectory (i.e. C:\JAILBIRD) and copy all of
the files to that directory. To operate from a floppy disk, simply
copy all of the files to a blank floppy disk. There is no special
setup or configuration necessary.
QUICK START:
------------
In order to make full use of all of JAILBIRD's features, you will need
to completely read this short documentation file. But if you want to
start using JAILBIRD quickly, simply switch to the subdirectory that
you copied the files to (or switch to the floppy drive that contains
your JAILBIRD floppy disk), type JAILBIRD and press the [ENTER] key.
The opening screen will be displayed, and pressing any key will then
start the program.
At any time, you can click on the QUIT button to quit the program.
PRINTING THE DOCUMENTATION:
---------------------------
This documentation file is formatted for 70-characters per line, and
60-lines per page. To print the documentation, you can simply issue
the following command from the DOS command line:
COPY JAILBIRD.DOC PRN
The documentation file contains form-feed characters, so it can also
be printed by various printing utilities.
THE MAIN INPUT WINDOW
---------------------
When you first start the program, you will be placed in the input
window located above the default license plate. This is where you type
in your own personalized information. The input window contains 6
fields for information. The first 2 are required, the last 4 are
optional.
The first field is for your state, and will accept the 2-character
abbreviation for your state.
The second field is where you type in the vanity plate text. This
field will accept 10 characters, and will be displayed in ALL CAPS
(all capitol letters).
The third field is optional, and is for the year, which will be
displayed in the upper right corner of your plate. This does not have
to be the current year; you can use any year that you like. If left
blank, the upper-right corner of the plate will also be blank.
The fourth field is optional, and is for the month, which will be
displayed in the upper left corner of your plate. Again, this does
not have to be the current month. If left blank, the upper-left
corner of the plate will also be blank.
The fifth field is optional, and can be used to add text to the upper
portion of the license plate "bracket". If this field is left blank,
the upper plate bracket will not be included on the plate.
The sixth field is optional, and can be used to add text to the
lower portion of the license plate "bracket". If left blank, the lower
plate bracket will not be included on the plate.
Once you have completed all 6 fields, your customized personal plate
will be displayed on the screen.
PRINTER SETUP (& COLOR SETUP)
-----------------------------
To set up the system for your printer, and to customize the on-screen
colors, use your mouse to click on the PRINTER SETUP button. This will
take you to the printer/color setup screen.
This screen has 6 basic parts: SETTINGS, PRESS LOCATION, PRESS TYPE,
MODE, Color Configuration, and the Press Setup Room (that's were all
the *real* action takes place.....but it's private, and only JAILBIRD
employees have access to it).
SETTINGS - This group controls most of the visual aspects of the
license plate: Landscape, Print State, Print Motto, Shade Frames, and
Use User-defined Colors. The first three are turned on by default, and
you can activate/deactivate any of them by clicking on the boxes to
the left of the items.
Landscape is active by default, which causes the license plate to be
turned "sideways" when printed.
Print State is active by default, which causes the STATE to be printed
on the upper-center portion of the plate.
Print Motto is also active by default, which causes the state's motto
to be displayed on the lower-center portion of the plate.
Shade Frames is inactive by default. If you activate this option, the
bracket areas of the printed plate will be "shaded" rather than plain.
Use User-Defined Colors is also inactive by default. If you activate
this option, you can customize the on-screen colors using the color
palette at the bottom of the screen.
PRESS LOCATION - this option tells the program where to find the
License Plate "press" - this is actually the location of your printer.
The program will support printers on LPT1 and LPT2. Simply click on
the appropriate one.
PRESS TYPE - This is for selecting the printer type that you have.
Simply click on the type of printer that you have.
MODE - This option will let you modify the various printing modes
available for the selected printer. You may need to experiment with
this setting if you are not sure of the printing resolution that your
printer is capable of.
CUSTOM COLOR CONFIGURATION - this is the palette where you can modify
the on-screen color selection. You can modify the PLATE COLOR, PLATE
TEXT, BRACKET COLOR, and BRACKET TEXT. Simply click on the available
colors for each item.
PRESS SETUP ROOM - As stated above, this is where the *real* work on
your plate takes place. Only JAILBIRD employees are allowed in here,
and the door knob has a security device installed on it to prevent
unauthorized access to the Press Setup Room!
RETURN - Once you have finished your setup configuration, use your
mouse and click on the RETURN button to go back to the main screen.
PRINT
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Clicking on the PRINT button will begin the process of "pressing" your
custom license plate. Once this process starts, you can abort it by
pressing your [ESC] key.
QUIT
----
At any time during the program, you can quit by clicking on the QUIT
button. This will close down the program and return you to the DOS
prompt.
ABOUT
-----
Clicking on the ABOUT button will display a window that contains
information about the program and it's creator and publisher. To exit
the window, click on the small block in the upper-left corner of the
window.
REG INFO
--------
Clicking on the REG INFO button will display a window that contains
information on how to register your copy of JAILBIRD. To exit the
window, click on the small block in the upper-left corner of the
window. For additional information about registering your copy of
JAILBIRD, see the file REGISTER.TXT that was included with the
program.
REGISTRATION BENEFITS
---------------------
Registered users of JAILBIRD will receive:
1) A disk containing the most current version of the program.
2) A lifetime license to use the product.
3) Registered copies of JAILBIRD will display the owners name in
the "ABOUT" window.
4) Registered copies of JAILBIRD will not print the "watermark"
on the printed copies.
5) Support via the phone, by fax, mail, CompuServe, and various
other message networks.
6) A 30 day money-back guarantee.
7) Special discounts and online credits for CompuServe.
8) Special discounts on magazines, newsletter, and products from
Public (software) Libraries.
9) Special discounts on Shareware Magazine, one of the industry's
foremost publications, by Mike Callahan (alias Dr. FileFinder)
And apart from all that, the knowledge that you are helping to support
the Shareware concept - a distribution system that brings you quality
software at realistic prices.
PRODUCT SUPPORT
---------------
Registered users are entitled to full product support via mail or
telephone for a period of not less than 90 days. Support may also be
obtained via Compuserve email, and other electronic services. If
technical problems in the software are discovered within 90 days of
registration, RMH Computer Services will, at their option, either
provide a workable solution to the problem or a refund of the
registration cost. After the initial 90 days, RMH Computer Services is
only obligated to make reasonable effort to supply a revised copy of
the software.
Support for unregistered users will be available in regards to product
installation and basic program operation.
Support via mail is available at RMH Computer Services, PO Box 657,
Beech Grove IN 46107-0657 USA. Telephone support is available at
317-782-9903 between the hours of 08:00am - 06:00pm EST. Email support
is also available via our BBS at 317-784-2147 24hrs/day (*). You may
also direct email to Richard Holler via Compuserve [73567,1547],
INTERNET:73567.1547@compuserve.com, FidoNet NetMail [1:231/290], and
RIME private/routed email [->5056].
(*) When logging on to the BBS, using the name RMH COMPUTER, and a
password of SERVICES will take you directly to the RMH Computer
Services support/distribution area, and will bypass all of the 1st
time caller questionaires.