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- xmas lights v1.0
- November 25, 1994
-
- System requirements:
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- Windows 3.1
- Works with any video display driver.
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- ** This program may be freely distributed. **
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- X-LIGHTS.ZIP contents:
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- LIGHTS.EXE Main xmas lights program
- BWCC.DLL Borland custom controls .DLL
- README.TXT This file.
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- Installation:
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- To install this program, unzip the contents of X-LIGHTS.ZIP into a
- directory of your choice. To run the program, you may install the
- icon to the Program Manager (using the File|New menu option) or you
- may double-click on the file (LIGHTS.EXE) from File Manager. The
- lights will be hung from the top of the Windows desktop and an icon
- will be placed on the desktop. To change the xmas lights options,
- simply double-click on the icon at the bottom of the screen.
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- Settings:
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- Flashing Mode:
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- None: Select this to leave lights on (no flashing).
- Random: This allows lights to flash independently.
- All At Once: All lights flash on and off at the same time.
- Chase: Lights "chase" each other.
- Alternating: Every other light in the string is on at the same time.
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- Startup:
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- Determines whether or not the icon is shown on the desktop. Checking the
- "Hidden" radio button keeps the icon hidden.
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- Bulbs:
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- Check these options to simulate real-world burnt-out and broken light bulbs.
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- Flash Rate:
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- Selects the speed at which the lights flash.
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- Color:
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- Selects the colors of the light bulbs. The first option allows random
- colors for each light. The last two options allow red & green or
- multi-colored light sets. You may also select the options which use
- the same color bulb for the entire string of lights.
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- Pressing the "Help" pushbutton on the settings dialog to show this
- information.
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- There are also various menu options from the iconized program:
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- hide icon: hides the icon (leaves the lights)
- about...: shows the about box
- options: brings up the options dialog
- remove lights: removes the xmas lights
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- This program was developed free of charge for PolarBare Enterprises. They
- are dedicated to developing clothing for handicapped children in order to
- make their lives easier. You may send contributions for $10.00 (other
- amounts accecpted) to the address below to help fund their efforts.
- Donations of $10.00 or more will get you the registered version of this
- program (v1.1 with no annoying messages & more features).
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- Happy Holidays!!!
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- For more information about this program and/or PolarBare Enterprises,
- or for comments / feedback:
-
- PolarBare Enterprises
- P.O. Box 434
- Louisville, CO 80027 USA
- CompuServe: 71174,2675
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