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- Here are some of the features of NewsDisk, and instructions on
- how to use it:
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- When NewsDisk is run, it checks the current directory for files
- with certain extenders. These extenders are .COL, .REV, .ART, .ADS, and
- .RUN. Any files with these extenders are files to be viewed with NewsDisk.
- The names of the files minus extenders will appear in the GEM menu bar.
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- .COL = Columns - articles that are usually in every
- newsletter
- .REV = Reviews - reviews of the latest products
- .ART = Articles - like columns, but don't appear in
- every issue
- .ADS = Advertisements
- .RUN = Executable files - Show off some public domain
- s/ware
-
- Each .RUN file must have a corresponding .DOC file that will
- be displayed before the program is executed.
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- As each file is being displayed, clicking the left mouse button will
- pause the display. Hitting the left button again resumes the display.
- Clicking the right mouse button aborts the display so you can choose a
- new file to view.
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- There are two title screens for NewsDisk. One is done in high
- resolution, the other in medium. Use Degas to create both screens, then
- include both under the names TITLE.PI3 for high rez, and TITLE.PI2 for
- medium rez.
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- The executable programs that you include with NewsDisk should be
- small, fast programs or demos. NewsDisk reserves 6 times the size of the
- executable program. Keep it small or 520ST users without upgrades might
- not get it to work. If the program is too big, it will not run. NewsDisk
- should not bomb. Tell the reader that if the program does not work to
- re-boot without any accessories.
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- Make sure you include a .DOC file for each .RUN file on the disk.
- It will be displayed before the .RUN file is executed. Also make sure
- the .RUN file runs in both medium and high resolution. If they don't,
- MAKE SURE you mention that in the .DOC file so the reader can stop the
- program from running if they are in the wrong resolution.
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- The text files that you use with NewsDisk should be straight ASCII
- files with a right margin of about 78. Don't use files that have words split
- between lines!
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- If you want to include pictures, make a slide show program the
- .RUN file and put the pictures on the disk.
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- I think that's all...if there are any questions or problems, please
- contact me!
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