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* TLC Resource *
* Version 3.01 *
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The TLC Resource utility will only be of interest to GFA programmers.
The program asks you to select a resource file (*.RSC) to convert and then
asks you to select an ASCII file to save it to (*.LST). It then converts the
resource into an ASCII '.LST' GFA file that can be merged into your program
allowing the resource file to be embedded within the source code.
Instructions are printed with the ASCII file created instructing you on
which calls need to be modified and how to use the generated code.
I can't take all the credit for this program, I found the original code
by an unknown author and modified the routines to enhance the generated
code. This is the program I use to incorporate all the TLC resource files
within my programs. It's fast and efficient. Enjoy...
**** TLC Software *********************************************************
S P E C I A L
***************************************************************************
As a Christmas special, the entire collection of TLC programs can be yours
(registered versions of course), for the miniscule fee of $10! What a
bargain, a disk full of programs and documentation. If you're interested in
the GFA source code to all the TLC programs, that can be yours for a $20
contribution. This will come on 2 DS/DD disks unless you request a single
DS/HD disk. As a minimum, the TLC Utilities disk includes:
o - TLC Book - A combination address book and date keeper. Version 4.x now
prints phone books as well as address books, mailing labels, date books, and
date labels. It allows as many entries as your systems memory will hold and
has full hot key access. Also new is the ability to merge multiple address
books and you can even print addresses, dates, or labels to disk! Supports
any printer and works in ST & TT resolutions except low.
o - TLC View - An accessory or program that loads your TLC Book address
databases into a GEM window without leaving the GEM program you're using.
o - TLC Attributor - Allows renaming volume labels, files, changing files
attributes (read only, hidden, system, etc). Runs as a program or accessory
in all but low resolution. Allows setting the fast load bit as well as
updating the date/time stamp on files. It also allows deletion of those
pesky files TOS won't delete at times.
o - TLC Formatter - Accessory/program to format 3.5" disks in 80-82 tracks,
9 or 10 sectors per track. FaST option reads and writes faster than
'twisted' or 'skewed' formats and is 100% compatible with all ST programs.
All formats are MS DOS 5.x and DR DOS 6.x compatible, in fact, FaST
formatted disks read and write twice as fast on the messy dos systems!
Formats backwards and allows aborting to cover mistakes. Supports multiple
automatic drive switching and detects presence of a HD 3.5" disk (yes, it
does FaST tricks to them also!)
o - TLC Fixer - Allows changing ASCII or HEX strings in programs or data
files. Runs as an accessory or program in all resolutions except low. Will
do multiple searches, ask before changing, keep backups etc. Uses hot keys
or GEM.
o - TLC Icon Maker - Creates icons in .RSC files from DEGAS medium or high
resolution (.PI2, .PI3) pictures, for use with DRIs RCS2 or Kumas K-
Resource.
o - The TLC Sound Machine - Allows playing and manipulating digitized sounds
created with DigiSound, SoundOff, MasterSound, ST Replay and more. You can
modify the sounds and save them to disk in several formats.
o - TLC Show - A quick and dirty Spectrum picture viewer for those times you
don't want to load a slide show program and set a series of buttons to
display a picture or two.
o - TLC RSRC - Creates GFA Basic 3.x compatible ASCII LST files from
resources created with DRIs RCS2 or Kumas K-Resource so you can merge it
into your program and include your resource file in your program. Prints
full instructions in the LST file. Now this includes a sample program and
source code showing proper implementation.
o - TLC Mega - A short accessory or program that allows you to change the
CPU speed of the Mega STe. Also displays TOS and GEMDOS version numbers.
Includes small auto folder programs for speed switches while booting up.
All these programs for one low $10 price. Please make checks payable to:
Tom Hayslett
210 Fairmont Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
804-766-3691
*** REVISION HISTORY ***
Version 1.00 - First shareware release of the program.
Version 2.00 - 11 Dec 91
- Added to the code the program generates to include resolution checking and
fixing for medium and high ST resolutions.
Version 3.00 - 15 Jun 92
- Tightened up the code which made the program smaller and faster and
(hopefully), fixed the generated code so it should work properly in TT
resolutions (except low). This coding system has worked well since all TLC
software since version 1.00 has had the resource files embedded in the
program.
Version 3.01 - 31 Jul 92
- Nailed a 'bug' that prevented the creation of multiple resource files.
Also, beginning with this version, I'm including a small resource file as
well as a GFA '.LST' (ASCII) listing with the resource used inline.
Hopefully this will help some of you learning to use resources with GFA.