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LowPlay v1.00 Guide
LowPlay v1.00
"A small and simple NT/ST/PT player. "
By Antony Lincoln.
Copyright and Distribution
Disclaimer
History
Bugs !
Contacting me...
What is it ?
Requirements
Usage
But it doesn't....
Future
Other Projects
What is LowPlay ?
LowPlay is a small CLI program (7k) that simply plays the following module
formats :
ProTracker (All)
SoundTracker (Most)
NoiseTracker (All)
If your do find one of these that doesn't play, contact
me
.
What do I need to run it?
An Amiga. I'm not sure what OS version you need.
It works on the following (my machine) :
Amiga A1200 10Mb, 400Mb HD. WB 40.42, Kick 39.106.
What files should I have?
This distributtion MUST contain :
LowPlay - 7660 - The main program
LowPlay.guide - 6423 - The AmigaGuide® documentation.
LowPlay.doc - - The ASCII documentation.
If any of the files are missing or the incorrect size, contact
me
.
History
Version v0.90 - Week Beginning 07/04/97
------------- ---- --------- --------
Began development. Various bugs to do with play-routine. Fixed major timing
problem.
Version v0.99 - 08/04/97
------------- --------
Fixed command line parsing problem, added dynamic error reporting.
Also fixed yet another timing problem.
Version v1.00 - 09/04/97
------------- --------
FIRST PUBLIC RELEASE
Improved file loading routine, fixed problem whereby after loading
a module, the program wouldn't allow you to delete the file specified !
Now fixed, but uses more mem (loads everything into buff)
Copyright and Distribution
This program is distrubuted under the concept of FREEWARE !
In other words, you can copy it and
freely distribute it (including uploading to BBS/Aminet etc.), as long as:
- You don't charge anything for it (except for media costs, about £5 UK max.)
- You include ALL files
listed
.
- You don't modify any files.
(For inclusion on compilation CDs or magazine coverdisks/cover CDs, contact
me. Any other queries, contact
me
. No permission is necessary for
inclusion on Aminet or Fred Fish CDs.)
For clarity, here is the copyright info, as in the source code.
/* LowPlay v1.00
Copyright © 1997 Antony Lincoln.
E v3.2a 09/04/97 19:35:59 */
--
If you really feel you need to send stuff or thank me,
click here !
Disclaimer
You use this program entirely at your own risk. The
author
will accept no
responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by this program
including but not limited to loss of or damage to data.
Using LowPlay
This must be used from either a CLI (Shell) or a script.
The command accepts the following parameters :
<filename>
Where filename is the name and path of the NT/ST/PT module you wish to play.
If you don't pass a command, the program will display USAGE info.
To quit while playing, press Ctrl-C !
For inclusion into a script, try something like this
LowPlay >NIL: ram:mod.mymodule
This will NOT display any copyright info and play the mod.
But it doesn't....
But it doesn't....
Play exotic modules such as OctaMED, XM, etc....
- I know !
Allow me to select wether I wan't the module to loop
- This will be in the next version
Have a fancy GUI
- The whole idea is that it's a CLI player !
Work while using my graphics package etc...
- Hmm... this could be a problem, contact
me
.
Bugs !
The only problems I've found myself are.....
- On some modules, particulary ones that have been converted from OctaMED
using AMFC etc... play slower than they should do...
- If a module is corrupt the program doesn't seem to report it, it just
comes up with `File not found'
Anyway, if you do find any bugs, contact
me
.
Contacting me..
I can be reached in various ways, but many are more preferable than others.
By Internet E-Mail :
clumbersoft@cyberjunkie.com (My company's address)
widget@enterprise.net (My main address)
antony@cyberjunkie.com (My other address)
By Snail Mail :
Antony Lincoln
3 Meadow Drive
Worksop
Nottinghamshire.
S80 3QF
ENGLAND.
Also, my BBS will be online soon, so contact me for more info.
As for donations, they are not required but I'd be very grateful if sent.
For example, if someone sent me a pound coin, I'd be happy to send them
the latest version via. E-Mail, with there own name contained.
If someone sent me an Aminet CD-ROM they'd definately be registered with
all my current and
forthcoming
programs.
If someone sent me their old HD, they'd become a CoSysop !
Commercial companies, I'd be happy for you to include my program for no
charge, although please inform me first !
(Oh, my PGP key is available at)
http://homepages.enterprise.net/widget/pgp/ant.pgp
Future ideas
There's a lot of stuff thaat could be done to improve this program,
but here what's on the top of my list :
Option of repeating (Done - v1.01)
Tempo adjust (Nearly done - v1.01)
Volume (Done - v1.01)
Debug mode (Nearly done - v1.02)
Mixing options (Nearly done - v1.02)
Other formats (STP 3 on the way....)
Other projects...
Well, there are a few projects in the pipeline from ClumberSoft,
written by various programmers.....
We're always on the look out for new members though !
iPEG - Fast MPEG player, managed 6fps on standard A1200 !
Works2Amiga - Conversion utility for Amiga, allows MS Works files to be
converted to various Amiga formats !
WorkBunch - Vital replacements to WB, also some exec.library patches etc..
And some others.....