home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
Precision Software Appli…tions Silver Collection 1
/
Precision Software Applications Silver Collection Volume One (PSM) (1993).iso
/
children
/
flashc10.exe
/
FLASH.DOC
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
1992-03-27
|
8KB
|
241 lines
/**** FLASHCARDS VERSION 1.0 DOCUMENTATION ****/
Copyright (C) 1992 by: Paul T. Dawson
P.O. Box 682
Chincoteague, Virginia 23336 U.S.A.
/**** INTRODUCTION ****/
Thank you for trying my "Flashcards" program.
This is a very simple program! It is intended to serve as a
replacement for traditional math flashcards.
The program requires EGA graphics (or higher), and a 286 or
faster machine is recommended.
/**** SPECIAL THANKS TO... ****/
Thanks and a tip of the hat to:
Microsoft : BASIC P.D.S. V7.1 Compiler
Genus Microprogramming : PCX Programmers Toolkit
: GX Text
: GX Effects
Fabrice Bellard : LZEXE
/**** CONTENTS ****/
Shareware and Registration Information......2
Getting Started.............................3
Running Flashcards..........................4
Flashcards V1.0 Documentation - Page 1
/**** SHAREWARE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION ****/
Shareware lets you try software, and then pay the author after
you decide to use the program. When you register Flashcards (for
only $10), you will receive the following bonuses:
<> The latest version of Flashcards.
<> Two free disks... choose from this list:
Googol Math Games (Three classic games)
Googol Bonus Disk (Six original CGA games)
Googol Review (640K CGA)
Paul's Classroom Math (99% math)
Lugnut City (Incredible EGA game!)
Wolfie's Music Games (EGA)
<> A sincere thank you!
Although Flashcards by itself may not be worth quite $10, the two
free disks will absolutely give you your money's worth!
"Super Registration" is just $35, and includes the latest version
of ALL SEVEN programs listed above. These programs contain over a
dozen different games, all for less than the price of just ONE
commercial program.
Everything is completely guaranteed! If you are not completely
satisfied with any of the programs, I will refund your money.
If you have doubts about sending a check to a mysterious Post
Office Box on an island (really!), please just send a postcard
first. Ask for more information, and I'll send you an up to date
listing of all my programs! Thanks.
There should be a separate text file on the disk, called
"FLASH.FRM". Please print it out, fill it in, and mail it!
If the form is missing, all that I really need to know is: your
name and mailing address, and the disk size (5 1/4 or 3 1/2).
All information on the order form, including your name and
address, is strictly confidential, and not for sale to anyone for
any reason. I'm in the educational software business, not the
mailing list business!
--------------------------------------------------
| In Australia only, you may register by |
| sending A$15 to the Official Distributor: |
| |
| Alphon Edugames |
| 221 Ridley Road |
| Bridgeman Downs 4035 AUSTRALIA |
--------------------------------------------------
Flashcards V1.0 Documentation - Page 2
/**** GETTING STARTED ****/
To run Flashcards V1.0, you need:
<> An IBM or compatible computer.
<> EGA graphics (or higher).
<> At least 512K memory.
/**** GETTING STARTED - FLOPPY DISKS ****/
Never run this or any program from the original disk. Make
backups and run from them! Use DISKCOPY on your DOS disk to copy
the disk. If you are not familiar with DOS commands, please find
someone who is, and have them explain it all to you!
Now that you have backups made, put the original disk away in a
safe place. If all goes well, you will never need it again!
Do not put a write protect tab on the disk! The program needs to
read and write the player name file to the disk.
Put the disk in your active drive - usually drive A, but any
drive will work. Type FLASH at the DOS prompt to get started. It
takes a while to load, but after that there are no delays.
/**** GETTING STARTED - HARD DISKS ****/
Follow these directions to put Flashcards onto your hard disk. If
you are not completely familiar with the following commands,
please find someone who is, to help you!
1. Your hard disk must have at least 200K free.
2. Use MKDIR or MD to make a new subdirectory. (MD FLASH).
3. Use CHDIR or CD to get to the subdirectory. (CD FLASH).
4. Put the Flashcards disk in drive A.
5. COPY A:*.* will copy all the files into the subdirectory.
6. To play Flashcards, just type: CD\FLASH
FLASH
7. Good Luck!
On a hard disk, always use the DOS command "CD" to change to the
proper subdirectory. Don't use the PATH command, since PATH
usually only finds COM, EXE, and BAT files.
Flashcards V1.0 Documentation - Page 3
/**** RUNNING FLASHCARDS ****/
At the main menu, press the first letter of any selection, or use
the up and down arrow keys, and press RETURN.
The actual program just shows you one problem on the screen. You
simply yell the answer (just like real flashcards), and then hit
the spacebar for another problem. That's all there is to it!
Press ESC anytime to get back to the Main Menu.
/**** MENU KEYS - C - CHANGE COLORS ****/
There are about 50 background colors available. Some of these are
great, and some aren't! You can experiment to find what's best!
/**** MENU KEYS - H - HELP ****/
This shows the simple directions!
/**** MENU KEYS - L - LEVEL MENU ****/
The Level Menu sets the highest number used in the problems.
/**** MENU KEYS - M - MUSIC IS ON/OFF ****/
This turns all of the sounds on or off.
/**** MENU KEYS - N - NAME CHANGE ****/
Use the up and down arrow keys to move to your name, and then
press RETURN. Move to the bottom to enter a new name!
/**** MENU KEYS - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - PLAY GAME ****/
This starts the flashcards, with whatever type of problems that
you select.
/**** MENU KEYS - Q - QUIT ****/
Quit will ask "Are You Sure", and then if you press "Y", you will
leave Flashcards, and exit to DOS.
/**** CONCLUSION ****/
Thanks again very much for trying Flashcards!
Paul T. Dawson
Chincoteague Island, Virginia U.S.A.
March 27, 1992
/**** THAT'S ALL, FOLKS! ****/
Flashcards V1.0 Documentation - Page 4