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ALIVE SOFTWARE
presents ... M A G I C C R A Y O N (tm)
MAGIC CRAYON features fun coloring book activities for children 3 to 12
years old. A creative and challenging experience for young children who
like to explore and experiment with color and shapes. It encourages
hands-on, active, artistic, exploration.
MAGIC CRAYON features : Four groups of pictures, two levels of difficulty,
icon-based interface, on-line help, mouse support, Adlib and Soundblaster
music support and great graphics.
The MAGIC CRAYON files, program, graphics, sounds and manuals on paper or
on disk, are (C) copyright 1990-93 by Alive Software. All Rights Reserved.
Programming, Graphics and Music by Bill Dedes.
INDEX
1.................. DISCLAIMER
2.................. SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION
3.................. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS
4.................. OPERATION
5.................. DOCUMENTATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
6.................. SPECIAL NOTES FOR SHAREWARE VERSION
1. DISCLAIMER
This program is provided "as is" and it is without warranty of any kind
that it will work correctly in any or all situations. No liability
shall be assumed for direct or consequential damage caused by the use
of this software. The only claim ALIVE SOFTWARE makes is that there
are no intentional bugs or fatal errors in any original copy of the
program that you received directly from ALIVE SOFTWARE.
2. SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION
MAGIC CRAYON is distributed as Shareware: if you like this program and
would like to receive the complete version, the additional pictures and
music, please order the full version from Alive Software. Distribution
of this program is encouraged as long all of the files are included in the
distributed disk and are not be altered in any way. If you are a vendor
and plan to sell this program for profit, or a BBS sysop please read file
VENDOR.DOC
3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS
COMPUTER: PC or compatible and 512 K of free memory
DISPLAY : EGA or VGA ( 16 color adapter )
MOUSE : A Microsoft compatible mouse is required
OPTIONS : Adlib or Soundblaster compatible, Laserjet/Dot-matrix printer
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4. OPERATION
To start the program simply type MC <Enter>
GENERAL : The program will detect your display card. It will also sense
if there is a mouse attached by checking for the mouse driver. Please
install the mouse driver before running MC . All of the MAGIC CRAYON files
must be present at your current disk drive and directory.
The object of Magic Crayon is to color in all the Yellow sections of the
picture. You may pick any color you wish from the palette.
:-------------:
: NEW PICTURE : The "happy face" icon in the upper left corner selects a
:-------------: new picture from the current library.
:-------------:
: VIEW COLOR : The "eye" icon in the upper right corner colors in the
:-------------: current picture on the screen. If you get stuck or bored
with a picture, select this option to finish it off.
:-------------:
: HELP : The "Questionmark" icon shows brief on-line help that
:-------------: explains the game objective.
:-------------:
: INFO : "Crayon" icon, shows information about the program.
:-------------: title, version and copyright notice.
:-------------:
: 1. : "Fish" icon selects Miscellaneous pictures for coloring
:-------------:
:-------------:
: 2. : "ABC" icon selects pictures from the color alphabet and
:-------------: number collection. Teaches simple words and numbers.
:-------------:
: 3. : "Camel" icon selects pictures from the color shading
:-------------: picture collection. The object of this game is to color
in the Yellow sections of the picture which make-up the
the hidden shape. You may use any color you wish.
:-------------:
: 4. : "Owl" icon selects funny cartoon characters from the
:-------------: color critter collection.
:-------------:
: MENU : The menu icon, lets you set personal preferences or
:-------------: quit the program
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1. SET LEVEL Easy level displays colored squares, which serve as
coloring guides for young children or beginners.
2. SOUND Turns on or off the sound effects or music. If you have
Adlib or Soundblaster compatible, select option 3
3. PRINT PICTURE Prints the black outline of the picture on a Dot-
Matrix or Laserjet printer. This is great for hand coloring
4. SHOW MAGIC DEMO Self-running demonstration of MAGIC CRAYON
5. QUIT Lets you to end the game.
TO START : At the DOS prompt type MC followed by ENTER. Then the theme
song will start playing. You can either wait until the whole song is played
or you can press a keyboard key or press a mouse button to stop the music
before it finishes. Now you are ready to start.
TO PLAY : For a quick start just click on the "happy face" icon, point
and click on a color from the palette and start coloring in.
When all of the Yellow sections are colored in, the music will play.
MAGIC CRAYON GAME PHILOSOPHY
Magic crayon combines the challenges and rewards of games with teaching
basic visual principles. This approach works well because it is fun.
Magic Crayon will help children explore and play with colors. It brings
out the artistic qualities in them. There are 100 pictures to color again
and again.
The color shading collection teaches visual perception and visual
discrimination. These skills are very important in geometry and geography.
Magic Crayon is also a great introduction to using the mouse as a pointing
device.
5. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION.
The music songs are adaptations of popular children's songs. If you have a
printer, please printout and read the documentation file MC.DOC.
Simply type: COPY MC.DOC PRN at the DOS prompt.
Check-out our catalog ALIVECAT.EXE for a list of other ALIVE SOFTWARE
programs.
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6. SPECIAL NOTES FOR SHAREWARE VERSION
MAGIC CRAYON is distributed as Shareware: if you like the program,
please become a registered user by sending $ 20 to ALIVE SOFTWARE, plus
shipping. List or print file ORDER.DOC for more information.
Benefits when you order the complete version of Magic Crayon:
* You will receive the latest version of this program
Future releases will include more games and user suggested
improvements
* When you order you will get Tech support, via mail, phone or BBS.
* When ordering from Alive Software you will also receive more free
shareware.
* FINALLY THE MOST IMPORTANT BENEFIT FOR REGISTERED USERS IS:
You will receive 100 pictures with subjects suitable for
children to color again and again
1. More pictures of cartoons and animals
2. Kids Color-in and learn new words and numbers
3. Color shading to reveal hidden shapes
4. More Funny cartoon characters
* Also you will receive additional music for Adlib or Soundblaster
compatible sound cards
ALIVE SOFTWARE
P.O. BOX 4004
SANTA CLARA, CA 95056 U.S.A.
Information: 408-982-0109 Toll Free Orders: 800-GET-ALIV (800)438-2548
FAX: 408-982-0780 Tech support BBS: 408-982-9345
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