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program name: DAZZLE
version num.: 4.0 date: 4 Sept 1990
Author: J.R.Shiflett's Midnight Visions Workshop
Address: %MicroTronics
503 Shenandoah Drive
Spring, TX 77381 USA
Requirements
r = minimum required s = supported/optional n = not supported
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Computer Memory Monitor Printer Input Device
(_) Any MSDOS (_) <=128k (_) Any (_) Any (r) any kybd
(r) PC/XT (r) <=256k (_) CGA (_) Dot Mtrx. (_) 12 fkeys
(s) 286/386 (s) <=512k (r) EGA (_) Laser (_) Mouse
(_) 386 only (s) <=640k (s) VGA (_) Graphics (_) Joystick
(n) Laptop (_) EMS___ (_) Herc (_) Color (_) Digitiz.
(_) __________ (_) EEMS__ (_) Mono (_) Pin Feed (_) ________
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# Drives Modem Software DOS Experience
(_) 5.25" (_) 300 (_) BASIC (r) 2.x (r) None
(_) 3.5" 720k (_) 1200 (_) Windows (s) 3.x (_) Beginning
(_) 3.5" 1.4m (_) 2400 (_) ________ (s) 4.x (_) Moderate
(_) 1.2 meg (_) 4800 (_) ________ (n) OS/2 (_) Expert
(s) Hard disk (_) 9600 (_) ________ (_) ______ (_) _________
Program Description
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Purpose: Graphics Display
Features: A self generating color kaleidoscopic program utilizing
the full complement of capabilities of the detected video
hardware to provide many hours of changing visual
viewscapes. Performance art for the eyes using over 30
drawing algorithms and an assortment of "fades" and
special effects to exercise the range of available
display techniques, providing an entertaining excursion
through the capabilities of PC graphics technology.
Source may be purchased as a learning tool for graphical
programming techniques.
Enhancements: This version uses multi-screen effects (split-screen and
panning) as part of the "fade" process. DAZZLE now
supports PC/XT models, in addition to the 286/386
systems. The "TAB" key can be used to FREEZE any display
for photograph or image capture. Additional command line
options improve portability and provide even greater
flexibility in controlling the displayed images. The
image drawing code has been optimized in assembler for
faster screen generation. More drawing algorithms have
been added, of special note is the "filled ellipse". The
anti-viral checking has been enhanced for greater
security. Error trapping and handling has been added.
Video hardware detection during startup has been slightly
improved. EGA palette construction is improved. SHOW
mode images are now randomized.