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This is the documentation for Kristen's Coloring Book, Version 1.0 (KCB.EXE).
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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VGA monitor
Mouse
You can run the program under Windows if you wish.
** This program is recommended for children 2-6 (or even older!)
FILES CONTAINED IN KCB10.ZIP
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kcb.exe The program
kcb.doc This documentation file
kcb.pif Windows PIF file
kcb.ico Windows Icon file
***.bmp Bitmap files for use with the program
(Black & White sketches, 480 x 360 pixels
in size, saved in 16 color bitmap format)
INSTALLING KRISTEN'S COLORING BOOK (DOS)
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Simply copy (or unzip) all the files into the directory of your choice.
Make sure the *.bmp files are in the same directory as the program!
To run the program, change to that directory & type kcb at the DOS prompt.
(There is one optional switch when starting the program. See LOCK OUT OPTION
below. If you wish to use it, type kcb /s at the DOS prompt.) That's it.
INSTALLING KRISTEN'S COLORING BOOK (WINDOWS)
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Kristen's Coloring Book is a DOS program & can be run under Windows.
However, it will run slower and MUST be run in "full screen" mode.
To install, simply copy (or unzip) all the files into the directory
of your choice. Make sure the *.bmp files are in the same directory
as the program! Now start Windows. Open the group window where you
wish to locate Kristen's Coloring Book. Click FILE, NEW, PROGRAM ITEM.
For Description use "Kristen's Coloring Book", for Command Line use
"DRIVE:\PATH\ KCB.EXE" (substitute your drive\subdirectory for
DRIVE:\PATH). Click CHANGE ICON. You will get a notice that Windows
can't find an icon and you can use one from Program Manager. This warning
is normal so click OK. Click BROWSE, select the subdirectory where the
program is stored, & click on KCB.ICO in the file window. Click OK, OK,
OK & you are DONE! Note: if you want to use the optional LOCK OUT
feature (see LOCK OUT OPTION below) you will have to edit the PIF file.
Simply start PIF EDITOR (in your MAIN GROUP). Open KCB.PIF
(its in the same directory as the program) & add /s to the line that
says OPTIONAL PARAMETERS. That's it.
USING KRISTEN'S COLORING BOOK
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Kristen's Coloring Book is very simple to operate. The screen is
made up of 2 areas & 4 buttons.
* The area on the left side of the screen is the "crayon box". This
is where your child chooses their crayon color from 16 colors. Click
the left mouse button on the color you want to draw with. The picture
of the crayon to the right will change into the current color.
* The large area on the right is the drawing area. This is where
your child does his/her coloring. To color, simply click in the area
you want to color. The area will instantly be filled with the current
color (look at the crayon to see the current color). You can recolor
areas by changing the current color and clicking in the area again.
(There is one restriction, once something is colored black - it stays
black. You'll have to use the CLEAR COLORS button to get rid of it.)
* The CLEAR COLORS button does just that, it erases ALL the colors from
the drawing so you can start over again.
* The NEW PICTURE button picks a picture at random from those in the
directory.
* The PICK A PICTURE button allows your child to select a particular
picture from a list of all pictures available. A menu will appear
in the drawing area along with "MORE PICTURES" AND "QUIT" buttons.
Click on the name of the picture you wish to draw. If it is not
displayed, click on "MORE PICTURES" and more names will be diplayed
(5 at a time till there are no more, then it'll just start from the
begining of the list again). If you don't want to pick a picture,
click on "QUIT" and you will return to the original picture.
Also see LOCK OUT OPTION below.
* The STOP sign button quits the program & returns you to DOS (or Windows).
LOCK OUT OPTION
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Since some users of this program can not read, the PICK A PICTURE button
may be of little or no use. To prevent a younger child from accidentally
getting into the PICK A PICTURE menu there is a lock out option. Starting
the program by typing kcb /s enables it. You will be able to tell this
option is on by the fact that " (+ shift key) " will be displayed on the
bottom of the button. With this option on, clicking on the PICK A PICTURE
button will have NO effect. The only way to activate the PICK A PICTURE
menu is to HOLD DOWN A SHIFT KEY WHILE CLICKING ON THE BUTTON!! This should
keep Jr. out of the menu. (However, don't sell your child short, my 3 year
old recognizes the names of her favorite pictures and can use the menu
just fine!)
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PICTURES!!
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You can make your own pictures for use with Kristen's Coloring Book.
All you need is a drawing program that will save pictures in the BMP format.
If you have Windows, Paintbrush will do just fine. Please make sure you
create your picture using the following rules:
1) Set the size of the drawing to 480 x 360 pixels.
2) Use only black to sketch your drawing.
3) Save it as a 16 color bitmap image.
Here is a quick tutorial for Window's Paintbrush.
Open Paintbrush. Under OPTIONS, choose Image Attributes. Change
the units to pixels and type in 480 for the top box and 360 for
the lower one. Make sure Color (NOT Black & White) is selected.
Click OK. Now draw your sketch in black. Under FILE, choose
Save AS... Type in a name for your picture. Now select the drive
& path where Kristen's Coloring Book is stored (otherwise you'll
save it in the Windows directory & KCB wont be able to find it!).
Finally, toward the bottom of the screen, select "16 color BMP
image". Now click OK and your done.
You can create as many pictures as you would like. Just remember each one
is over 86k in size, they will eat up hard drive space quickly. Try each one
out using the PICK A PICTURE button. If you made a mistake, the program will
display a screen telling you that the format is incorrect. Go back & make
sure your picture adhears to the above rules.
REGISTRATION
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There is none. I wrote this program for my daughter's use, but I figured
other kids out there might enjoy it too. If you wish to send a reasonable
"donation" for my efforts, be my guest! You can send it to:
Bill Faust
229 Haines Ave.
Barrington, NJ 08007-1117
You might also be able to get ahold of me on Prodigy, ID# VCWX75C.
LEGAL STUFF
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I have teested Kristen's Coloring Book thoroughly (what better test than
to have a 3 year old pound away at it for months!) so there should be no
bugs. If you have trouble with Windows, consult the Windows help files
and/or documentation. That being said...........................
Kristen' Coloring Book is provided "AS IS." There is no warranty,
expressed or implied. I shall not be held liable for any direct,
indirect, incidental, consequential, or inconsequential damages
arising from the use of this program.
Feel free to copy & share this program with others. Simply make sure
you distribute the program & all the files that ORIGINALLY came with it.
Please do not alter the software in any way.
Thanks for trying Kristen's Coloring Book. I hope you enjoy!