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LenoxWare Extend-O-Save Modules for Warp 9
by John Dillenburg
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Swarm !
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Note to registered users:
The module(s) included in this distribution can be registered
using your current key, see the registration instructions included
in the first distribution (savers.doc). Altogether, you you have
seven screen savers for your $10 registration fee.
Disclaimer:
Since the are unreasonable people out there, I must state the
following: I take no responsibility for any damage incured from
the use (or misuse) of these screen saver(s). While I have made
every reasonable effort to insure that these screen savers are
as compataible as possible, I cannot guarantee that their use
will not harm your computer or the data stored therein.
I. Introduction
LenoxWare Extend-O-Save modules are SHAREWARE screen savers
designed for use with Warp 9 version 3.7 or above. You must have
Warp 9 in order to use these screen savers. Even without the
Extend-O-Save feature, Warp 9 is well worth having, so buy it!
These screen savers should work on any ST/STe or TT machine
in low, medium, high, TT medium and TT high modes. They should
also work on Moniterm monitors.
II. Installation
Included in this distribution should be the following files:
REGISTER.PRG - registration program
REGISTER.RSC - required for register.prg
SWARM.EXT - screen saver module
SWARM.DOC - the file you are now reading
Installing these screen savers is very easy. Simply uncompress
the files and copy them into the directory you normally use for
Extend-O-Save modules. It doesn't really matter where you put
the modules, since a file selector in Warp 9 will allow you to
load the modules no matter where they are.
III. What am I missing by not registering?
The screen saver modules in this distribution all work fine.
HOWEVER, one important feature will not work. Normally, when
you change one of the settings in a module (like the number of
shapes in ROAMSHAP), the setting will automatically be saved
into the module. This feature has been disabled in unregistered
versions of the modules. This doesn't mean that you can't
change the settings in a module, it simply means that when you
turn off your computer, you'll lose whatever settings you changed.
You'll find yourself stuck with the default settings the next
time you boot your computer.
Having the ability to save the settings into the modules
will allow you to create multiple versions of the same module with
different settings saved into each module. Registered users
can simply make a copy of a module and save different settings
into each module.
IV. How do I Register?
Registering is fairly easy and painless:
1) Write out a check for $10.00 (US funds only!) and send it to:
John Dillenburg
820 Regent St.
New Lenox, IL 60451
Be sure to include your return address. P.O. Boxes will
not be acceptable.
2) I will MAIL back an eight digit code. Run the included
registration program (REGISTER.PRG) from the directory
where you placed the modules. Enter your name, address,
and key in the blanks provided. Then, click on the "Register
Me!" button.
3) The registration program will automatically locate all
LenoxWare Extend-O-Save modules in the directory it was
run from and place your name, address, and key into them.
4) Pull down the Warp 9 desk accessory and load one of the
modules. Then, click the Configure button. You should
see your name in the configuration dialog box. If you
see "***Unregistered***", then you have not entered your
name, address or key correctly.
V. Using the Screen Savers
The screen savers are very easy to use. Simply bring up the Warp 9
desk accessory, go to the Screen configuration, and then click on the
"Preferences" box. From here, you can load, remove or configure
the currently loaded screen saver.
A. Loading a screen saver
Click on the "Load" button from the Extend-O-Save preferences dialog.
A file selector will appear. Locate a screen saver module (a .EXT
file), select it, and then hit the OK button. Any previously loaded
screen saver will be unloaded and the selected module will become
active.
B. Removing a screen saver
Click on the "Remove" button from the Extend-O-Save preferences
dialog.
C. Configuring a screen saver
Click on the "Configure" button from the Extend-O-Save preferences
dialog. A new dialog box will appear in which you can enter any
settings for the currently loaded module. The dialog box that
appears will depend on which module you currently have loaded:
SWARM.EXT
Size of swarm - This controls the number of bees in the swarm.
The lower limit is just one bee, the upper limit is 100 bees.
Follow leader - This controls how long one bee will follow (chase)
the queen. The lower limit is 0 seconds and the upper limit is
4 seconds. After a bee follows the queen, it will randomly
switch to either following, ignoring, or mimicking the queen.
Mimick leader - This controls how long a bee will match the heading
of the queen. The lower limit is 0 seconds and the upper limit is
4 seconds. After a bee follows the queen, it will randomly
switch to either following, ignoring, or mimicking the queen.
Ignore leader - This controls how long a bee will completely
ignore the queen. The lower limit is 0 seconds and the upper
limit is 4 seconds. After a bee follows the queen, it will
randomly switch to either following, ignoring, or mimicking the
queen.
Leader speed - This controls how fast the queen bee is.
Swarm speed - This controls how fast the swarm is.
Clear screen - Controls whether the screen will be cleared before
the swarm appears.
OK - Saves your settings (registered version only) and exits the
control panel.
VI. What does shareware mean?
Shareware means that you are free to copy and distribute this
package of unregistered screen savers. It means that I expect
you to pay me for the screen savers if and when you decide you
want to keep them. As a further incentive, I have disabled the
SAVE feature of these screen savers. To enable the SAVE feature,
you need to enter a key into the registration program which I
will provide. After this, these screen savers will be
"personalized" with your name (and address) to discourage you
from distributing registered copies.