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Peter's Warbirds
Shareware Version 1.2
User's Guide
Introduction
Peter's Warbirds is an enjoyable coloring program for children of
all ages. Peter's Warbirds was designed to be used by young children
with a minimum of assistance by adults. This program is superior to many
other children's coloring programs in that it allows the user to place
the various World War II vintage airplanes, in any size desired, on a
variety of backgrounds. This allows children to easily create their own
picture before coloring. The opportunity to create their own picture
will allow children to take pride in their unique creation.
When first started Peter's Warbirds displays a title screen and then
the drawing surface with ten buttons across the top. Children can
operate the program with the mouse alone. To begin you click on the
image button and select a background and then place airplanes on the
background. The child can choose the direction the airplane faces, and
the exact size and placement of the airplane. Several airplanes can be
placed on the same picture. After all airplanes are placed the entire
picture can be color filled, using 48 different colors. After choosing a
color simply click on an area of the picture and it fills with color.
The program also includes notes about each airplane, which are
displayed by clicking the Notes button. Finished pictures can be saved
and later loaded for display. Pictures are saved in PCX format which can
be easily imported into many paint programs. In addition, pictures can
be printed on a variety of printers either before color filling or
after. Those printed before being filled with color can be colored with
crayons.
Installation
Peter's Warbirds requires an IBM compatible computer with at least
512K of memory, a VGA display and a Microsoft compatible mouse. The
program installation process is quite easy. (Users obtaining .ZIP files
from the Internet or a BBS can skip this installation section.)
First, make a backup copy of your Peter's Warbirds program disk. If
necessary consult your PC-DOS/MS-DOS manual for a description of the
DISKCOPY command. Save the original program disk in a safe place and use
the copy as the working program disk.
Second, while it is possible to use Peter's Warbirds on a floppy
disk system, a hard disk system is a necessity for reasonable speed and
storing a number of pictures your child has created. To install Peter's
Warbirds on a hard disk use the following steps:
1. Insert the floppy disk in your computer in drive A. (or B if
necessary)
2. Type A: (or B:)
3. Type INSTALL A C (or INSTALL B C)
Any hard drive letters can be used, for example INSTALL B D will
install the program from floppy drive B to hard drive D. The
installation will create a directory called PETER1 on your hard drive
and you will need to enter a CD\PETER1 to change to the Peter's Warbirds
directory before running the program. Once installed just type PETER to
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start the program. If your computer gives a series of beeps when you run
Peter's Warbirds it is probably because it cannot find the image files
it needs to run, and other problems may be showing up as well. All the
files for Peter's Warbirds need to be in the same directory for the
program to operate successfully.
Peter's Warbirds is a DOS program and should be run in DOS mode, ie.
started from the C:> (or D:>) prompt. Running the Bert's Coloring
Programs from Windows may cause some problems. In addition running from
a compressed hard disk may cause problems.
Operation of Peter's Warbirds is quite easy. The ten buttons are
configured to do the following when the left mouse button is clicked on
them:
The Command Buttons
Select an IMAGE
When beginning a new picture, a series of small backgrounds are
displayed. The user clicks with the mouse on the OK box to have the
selected background scene drawn on the screen full size. Clicking on the
green arrows moves to the next or previous background scene. Clicking on
the stop sign aborts the process.
Next, a series of small airplanes are displayed. If the stop sign is
clicked on, the airplane will not be selected and you are returned to
the drawing surface. When the green arrows are clicked on, the next or
previous airplane will be displayed for possible choice. If the OK box
is clicked on, the displayed airplane will be selected.
After the airplane is selected, the mouse cursor becomes a cross.
Place the cross in the upper left corner of where you wish the airplane
to be drawn and click and hold down the left mouse button while dragging
it into its desired position. When the left mouse button is released,
the airplane will be drawn within the outline rectangle and any
previously drawn background lines under it will be erased. This allows
you to place one image in front of the next. An additional feature is
that the airplanes can also be drawn in reverse. To reverse a figure
simply hold down the right mouse button as you release the left one when
you position the airplane on the drawing surface.
It is best to first place all the desired images on the drawing surface
before filling with color, as some colors cannot be drawn over with an
image outline.
Select a COLOR
When this button is clicked a group of forty-eight colors is
displayed. When a color is chosen it fills the crayon in the button.
This color will fill the portion of the picture clicked on. Clicking
outside the color box restores the screen with no action.
NOTES
Clicking on this button displays a window with some basic data about
each airplane. Type, manufacturer, size and speed are included.
ERASE
This selection will erase the current drawing surface. The user must
verify the erase by choosing a happy face for erase or sad face to
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cancel the erase.
DRAW
Clicking on this button places the program in draw mode. When the
cursor moves to the drawing surface it changes to a pencil. Holding the
left button down allows the user to draw black lines with the cursor.
Holding the right button down draws white lines, a simple eraser for
mistakes. After drawing closed line shapes the DRAW command button is
clicked on again to return to the coloring mode. The newly drawn closed
line shapes can then be filled with color in the normal way.
SAVE
The drawing surface and story area can be saved by clicking on this
button and then selecting the save box with the arrow pointing inward.
While simple for adults, this function may need explaining with young
children. Care must be taken because selecting the retrieve box with the
arrow pointing outward will load the stored image and story, erasing the
one currently on the screen. When storing an image the user is prompted
for a name. It should be a simple eight character or less file name with
no extension or path name. When retrieving an image a large window
appears containing the names of the images previously saved. Simply
clicking on a name will retrieve the image. Many drawings can be stored
by giving them different names. Again, this may be confusing for small
children. A suggestion is to use his or her name with numbers for easy
recall, ie. pete1, pete2, pete3, etc. Clicking outside the load/save box
restores the screen with no action.
PRINT
The image can be printed on several different types of printers:
Epson or IBM dot matrix printers that support either 9 or 24 pin
graphics, the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet series of printers and the
Hewlett-Packard DeskJet printers. Color printing is supported on color
capable Epson dot matrix printers, the DeskJet 500C and PaintJet
printers. Certain other dot matrix printers, such as Panasonic, support
the Epson color mode when equipped with a color kit. Other printer
brands that support any of these formats will also be compatible. Color
printing, because of large overheads, is much slower than black and
white printing, so be patient. In addition, be aware that the print
drivers create temporary disk files when printing and space will be
needed for this. This requirement may cause failure of the program if
you attempt to print while running on floppy disk only.
The user need only click on the type of printer he has to begin
printing. Once a printer has been selected, the program will remember
the last printer selected and assume that it will be used for future
printing. Clicking on the print button will then use this as the default
printer. If the type of printer needs to be changed simply hold the
right mouse button down while clicking the left one on the print button.
This will allow you to choose the printer you desire.
A message box will appear during printing, and the print job can be
quit by pushing <Esc>. When printing is finished another message box
appears, reporting the final print status. Clicking on the mouse returns
you to the drawing surface.
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UNDO
Clicking on this button erases the last image that was placed on the
drawing surface. Misplaced images can be removed with this command
without effecting the image underneath. If the right mouse button is
held down when releasing the left one the last color fill will be
undone. In both cases the undo function will only work on the most
recently placed image or color fill.
HELP
When this button is clicked the user can easily print a copy of the
complete user's manual or the registration form. Be sure your printer is
turned on and click on the option you want.
STOP
Selecting this button exits the program. A second check on a happy
or sad face must be done to confirm stopping the program. After a
support shareware message is displayed, clicking the mouse will return
the user to DOS.
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Additional Children's Programs
Available from Wierenga Software
The Bert's Coloring Program Series is also available. Bert's
Dinosaurs and the other Bert's programs are enjoyable coloring programs
for children of all ages, but are especially useful for introducing
young children to the computer. Bert's Dinosaurs was designed by
educators to be used by young children with a minimum of assistance by
adults. As a coloring program Bert's Dinosaurs is superior to many other
children's coloring programs in that it allows the user to place the
various dinosaurs, all in four different sizes, on a variety of
backgrounds. This allows children to easily create their own picture
before coloring. The opportunity to create their own picture will allow
children to take pride in their unique creation. Bert's Dinosaurs also
has a voice feature, which can be turned on or off, allowing the
dinosaurs to speak their names, much to the delight of children. The
first program is $20. and additional programs are $5. each. Please use
the form below. The programs in this series are:
Bert's African Animals
Bert's Christmas
Bert's Dinosaurs
Bert's Prehistoric Animals
Bert's Whales and Dolphins
Rachel's Fashion Dolls
In addition to the Berts Coloring Programs series, Rachel's Fashion
Dolls, a children's paper doll dressup and coloring program, is also
available. This program will appeal to a wide age group and is easy
enough for preschool age children to use with a minimum of assistance
from adults.
Children of all ages will enjoy placing dolls on a background and
then dressing them with various clothing outfits. The outfits can be
easily changed and the dolls can be removed and replaced as well. After
an image has been created it can be colored from a palette of 48
different colors, as well as saved for the future and printed on a
variety of standard printers. For users with a Sound Blaster compatible
card, turning the voice on and clicking on the dolls prompts them to say
a variety of sentences. Children can operate the program with the mouse
alone.
Registration
You may freely copy and distribute this shareware Version 1.2.
Shareware users who find the Peter's Warbirds useful should support the
author and register their copy. The form found below should be used for
registration by mail, or you can phone us at 708-854-0489 for credit
card orders. Registered users will receive a copy of the most current
version of Peter's Warbirds with additional images and a printed manual.
Registered users will also receive support, by mail, e-mail or phone for
one year from the date of registration.
Peter's Warbirds ia a "shareware program" and is provided at no
charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your
friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another
system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal
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computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to
provide an incentive for programmers to continue to develop new
products. If you find this program useful and find that you continue to
use Peter's Warbirds after a reasonable trial period, you must make a
registration payment of $20. plus $2. shipping. The registration fee
will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time.
You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this
software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved
from one computer location to another. There must be no possibility of
it being used at one location while it's being used at another, just as
a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time.
The registration fee is $20. plus $2. for shipping and handling
($32. outside the United States.) A complete listing of the program,
which is written in Borland C/C++, is also available for an additional
$20.00. All prices are in U.S. dollars.
Checks should be made out to:
Theron Wierenga, P.O. Box 595, Muskegon, MI 49443
Customer support and order phone 708-854-0489
mups_wiereng@wmich.edu
Ombudsman Statement
This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). The 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.
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Registration Form
Peter's Warbirds 1.2
Name____________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________State_____Zip________
Email address (if available)____________________________________
Disk size desired: 5 1/4 in._______ 3 1/2 in._______
Registration fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 __________
Registration fee (Outside the USA) . . . . . . 30.00 __________
Borland C/C++ program code . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 __________
Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___2.00___
Total enclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __________
(All prices are in U.S. dollars.)
Method of payment: Check or MO______ MasterCard______ Visa______
Account number____________________________ Expir. date__________
Signature (necessary)___________________________________________
How did you receive your copy of this program?__________________
________________________________________________________________
Suggested improvements__________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Peter's Warbirds 1.2 is a software product of
Theron Wierenga
P.O. Box 595
Muskegon, MI 49443
Customer support and order phone 708-854-0489
mups_wiereng@wmich.edu
Peter's Warbirds Version 1.2 Page 7
Registration Form
Bert's Coloring Programs 4.4
Name____________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________State_____Zip________
Email address (if available)____________________________________
Disk size desired: 5 1/4 in._______ 3 1/2 in._______
Registration fee for first program . . . . . . $20.00 __________
Program name_______________________________________
Registration fee (Outside the USA) . . . . . . 30.00 __________
Borland C/C++ program code . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 __________
Additional program, Bert's African Animals . . 5.00 __________
Additional program, Bert's Christmas . . . . . 5.00 __________
Additional program, Bert's Dinosaurs . . . . . 5.00 __________
Additional program, Bert's Prehistoric Animals 5.00 __________
Additional program, Bert's Whales and Dolphins 5.00 __________
Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___2.00___
Total enclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __________
(All prices are in U.S. dollars.)
Method of payment: Check or MO______ MasterCard______ Visa______
Account number____________________________ Expir. date__________
Signature (necessary)___________________________________________
How did you receive your copy of this program?__________________
________________________________________________________________
Suggested improvements__________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Bert's Coloring Programs 4.4 is a software product of
Theron Wierenga
P.O. Box 595
Muskegon, MI 49443
Customer support and order phone 708-854-0489
mups_wiereng@wmich.edu
Peter's Warbirds Version 1.2 Page 8
Registration Form
Rachel's Fashion Dolls, 2.4
Name____________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________State_____Zip________
Email address (if available)____________________________________
Disk size desired: 5 1/4 in._______ 3 1/2 in._______
Registration fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 __________
Registration fee (Outside the USA) . . . . . . 30.00 __________
Borland C/C++ program code . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 __________
Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___2.00___
Total enclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __________
(All prices are in U.S. dollars.)
Method of payment: Check or MO______ MasterCard______ Visa______
Account number____________________________ Expir. date__________
Signature (necessary)___________________________________________
How did you receive your copy of this program?__________________
________________________________________________________________
Suggested improvements__________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Rachel's Fashion Dolls 2.4 is a software product of
Theron Wierenga
P.O. Box 595
Muskegon, MI 49443
Customer support and order phone 708-854-0489
mups_wiereng@wmich.edu
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