The new version expands on Silk 1.0 and adds many new features. The new features include:
* even more support for NOS 2.1 (MessagePad 2000 and eMates)
* customizable positioning and sizing of the Silk Button
* automatically turns the light on when you turn on your Newton at user
specified times of the day
* works with the keyboard on NOS 2.1 and greater Newtons.
* cmd-L to toggle the backlight
* ctrl-cmd-delete to reset the Newton
Version 1.0:
Silk was written because I tried to use my MP130 one night and could not see the builtin silk screen buttons. As a pleasant side effect, Silk works in rotated mode so that your silk screen buttons will float in the proper orientation.
Silk also lets you toggle on and off the backlighting.
The main purpose of Silk is to quickly toggle on and off the backlight for your
Newton. This saves you time and saves your Newton's powerswitch from wearing out.
How To
Install Silk.pkg.
Toggling Backlighting:
Tap the lower right corner (or whatever corner you setup) to toggle the backlighting on and off.
Opening Button Floater:
1. Press the lower right corner for 0.5 seconds until the floating silk screen palatte opens.
2. Press the lower right corner for another 0.5 seconds until the mini floating silk screen palatte opens. (The mini pallatte only includes the arrows and undo)
Toggling Backlighting from Keyboard:
Press cmd-L (apple-L)
Reseting the Newton from the Keyboard:
Press ctrl-cmd-delete (just like your desktop)
Cost & Registering
Shareware $10.00 (expires in 45 days)
Please specify your EMAIL ADDRESS!!!
* Pay by check, cash, or money order to the address below
* Register on CompuServe for $12. GO:SWREG look for ID# 11092
* You can pay with a credit card via e-mail using the Newton program
"Register" written by Flash Sheridan or by visiting my website and paying online.
CS-Reg.pkg
Use CS-Reg.pkg to enter your registration code:
1. Install CS-Reg.pkg onto your Newton
2. Run CS-Reg.pkg
3. Select "Silk" from the "Application" popup
4. Enter your registration code
5. Tap "Register"
Contact Information
Hardy Macia
Catamount Software
P.O. Box 8276
Essex VT 05451, USA
email : hardy@catamount.com
URL : <http://www.catamount.com>
History
2.0.1 - 12/9/97
fixed bug so scrollup and scrolldown work on the eMate
2.0 - 5/11/97
added keyboard support to toggle backlighting and to reset the newton
customizable size and positioning of the silk button
added time range -- that silk will use to auto turn on the backlight when you Newton wakes up.
1.3 - 3/26/97
updated to work with the MP2000.
1.2 - 12/20/96
added mini pallette floater
1.1 - 6/23/96
works with German MP130s
Silk will not show up as an active application in Stand Alone's AppMan program
1.01 - 4/19/96
tapping now turns on backlighting
pressing for 0.5 seconds opens the floater
fixed bug which required 2 taps to close Names and Dates