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- PsiCards
- ========
- Version 1.50 - September 2000
-
- from PocketIQ
-
- Introduction
- ------------
- This program, Shareware version 1.50 for the Series 5, GeoFox, Osaris,
- Series 5mx, Revo, Series 7 and NetBook.
-
- This is designed to be the untimate card game program for EPOC machines.
- The Pack Of Cards In Your Hand! What makes it so is its impressive list
- of features:
- - Seven card games in one place: Spider, Montana, Solitare, FreeCell, Pyramid,
- Armistice and TriPeaks;
- - Full colour support for the Series 7, NetBook and any future Colour Devices;
- - Full support for the larger Series 7 & NetBook screens;
- - Full support for the smaller Revo and Osaris screens;
- - Full Scroll bar support for when cards do 'off' the bottom of the screen;
- - Full pen and keyboard control;
- - Full card animation;
- - Sound;
- - Full Game save feature (Registered users only);
- - User selectable animation speed and animated dealing (Registered users only);
- - Switch between Tap and drag card selection modes (Registered users only);
- - User selectable front screen picture, background colour (ER5 and later) and
- Card backs;
- - Multiple card layouts giving instant access to more then one game from the
- front screen;
- - High score tables (Registered users only) and game statistics;
- - The program is still evolving! This is your chance to influence the direction
- the development takes, including what future Card games are supported.
-
- Release History
- ---------------
- Release 1.5
- 1) Added seventh game, Armistice, to the list.
- 2) Added Osaris compatability.
- 3) Added Save and load game feature.
- 4) Added automated card removal for Solitaire.
- 5) Added Sound.
- 6) Added additional title screen graphic.
- 7) Added tap selection for card movement.
- 8) Added two more pack back designs.
- 9) Improved Game control on TriPeaks.
- 10) Double tap on front screen now runs game.
- 11) Black & White files now installed on 5mx, saves battery life and disk space.
- 12) Fixed some minor bugs.
-
- Release 1.4 icon displays correctly on the Series 5. Automated the selection of the
- Graphics file at installaton. Updated the Undo toolbar button to be in colour.
- Updated the card backs. Corrected problem with forign date formats.
-
- Release 1.3 is now fully compatable with the Revo, Series 7 and NetBook.
-
- Release 1.2 now handles EPOC32 operating system release 1.0. FreeCell added.
-
- Release 1.1 minor update, correcting a few bugs.
-
- Release 1.0 first release included: Spider, Montana, Solitaire Pyramid & TriPeaks.
-
- Future Releases
- ---------------
- There are no particular order or time scale for future releases but this will
- give you some idea of what to expect in the near future.
- - Full card movement animation on FreeCell.
- - Multiple player statistis records.
- - Support for the Symbian Quartz device (Palm Style) format.
-
- Future enhancement that may become a reality.
- - Additional card Layouts that can be included if desired.
- - The ability to tailor the front screen to give access to your favorite
- seven card games.
- - Card games will be modula to allow for reduced main program size and runtime
- memory usage; ease of distribution and installation of new card layouts.
-
- Remember, I am open to all your suggestions so keep them rolling in.
-
- Download Zip File Details
- =========================
- The zip file should contain the following files:
-
- READMEpsicards.txt (this file)
- PsiCards.SIS (instalation file for PsiCards)
-
-
- INSTALLATION
- ------------
- To install the program simply double-click PsiCards.sis file to install all the
- required files. Or use the "Install New Program" option in PSIWIN (EPOC Install).
- If you have the latest PSIWIN or EPOC Install then everything will happen
- automatically. If you don't have these then you need to get the installation file
- SETUP.EXE, which can be downloaded from Pocket IQ's Home Page or from www.psion.com.
-
- You can also copy the SIS files directly to your Psion 5, 5mx, Revo, Osaris, GeoFox
- Series 7 or NetBook and double select them to launch the install program.
-
- This will install the program and also install the PIQinfo.SIS file for the
- essential Pocket IQ common files and the SYSRAM1.SIS file to install the essential
- system files.
-
- The graphics file for either Black & White (Series 5 and 5mx, colour (Series 7 and
- Netbook), Revo or Osaris will be installed, if you wish to use PsiCards on a
- different machine type you will have to re-install to get the correct graphics.
-
- Please note, that if you try to run the game in a machine that requires different
- graphics then when you run PsiCards you will see an error message telling you that
- program files are missing: Please re-install.
-
-
- RUNNING THE PROGRAM
- -------------------
- Start the program by selecting the 'Extras' from the Application bar and then
- 'PsiCards'.
-
- You are now ready to play!
-
- Full On-line help is provided and can be accessed from the Help menu.
-
- Disclaimer
- ==========
- Though every effort has been made to test this program and to ensure that
- there are no bugs, however, Pocket IQ nor the author can accept any
- responsibility for any loss or damage caused by the use or miss use of this
- program.
-
-
- Registration
- ============
- To gain access to the high score track record, card animation options, access
- FreeCell and Armistice after 30 days and remove the Nag screens, you can register
- on line at www.packetiq.com.
-
- Comments and Suggestions
- ========================
- If you have any comments on the program or suggestions for improvments and
- additions then please e-mail me at: DAVID@POCKETIQ.COM. Though I may not be
- able to reply directly, your comments and suggestions will be taken into account.
-
- Continued development of this and other projects relies on your support and
- comment.
-
- Now go have fun with this program!
-
-
- More information on Pocket IQ
- =============================
- Pocket IQ are the market leaders in shareware development for the Palmtop
- community. We have a wide range of products available for your favourite PDA.
- For more information visit us online at http://www.pocketiq.com
- or contact our office at:
-
- 44 Harpur Street
- Bedford
- Bedfordshire
- MK40 2QT
-
- Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1234 353970
-
-
- David Steer
-
- January 2000
-