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This program requires Screen memory of at least 80k and System Sprite
memory of at least 30k, so check this if you're having problems.
This program is a 16 state 2 dimensional Cellular Automata, for full
information on how this program works read CAs.
--- HOW TO USE SPLODGE! ---
When the program starts the screen size is set to 320 x 232 pixels, and
G=3,K1=2, K2=3, which define my favourite CA.
You will see these values displayed at the bottom of the screen, along
with some boxes containing text. All control of the program is via the mouse,
but initially the mouse pointer is not visible. Click on any mouse button to
make the pointer appear, then you can start to adjust the program setup.
Click the mouse on the boxes containing text to select the following
options:
RND - Restarts the CA from a random screen.
FZ - Freezes the processing to allow the awesome beauty of the
current frame to be appreciated.
Click on this again to resume processing.
While the program is 'frozen' clicking on the main screen area
will take the processing on one step at a time
CL - Changes the selection of colours, so that the program is a bit
more pleasant to look at.
OFF - Switches off the scrolling 'Central Weekend' arrow effect, and
removes the mouse pointer. The box will then display 'ON' and
this option will switch the arrows back on.
QT - Quits the program.
To change the values G, K1, and K2, and therefore the rule of the CA,
click the mouse on the box containing them. Similarly to change the size of
the screen displayed click the mouse on the boxes containing arrows to the
right of the display, however no changes will occur until RND is selected.
If you have multisync monitor you will find the screen size can be increased
beyond 256 x 320 and the program will switch automatically to multisync mode
when RND is selected.
Reducing the screen size will make the program run a lot faster, which may
be desirable.
The program always centres the display in the middle of the screen, and
will remove the graphic bars at the top and bottom to allow a full hieght
screen to be displayed. When the bottom bar is not visible, the initial
click on the mouse will make it appear.
If you have a VIDC Mode Expander fitted, and a Module loaded, you may
find the program looks much better, for this reason Modules are not cleared,
so bear this in mind if you have problems.
If you have any problems with this program, or whatever, you can
contact me at the address at the end of 'CAs'.