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Help file for 3DMatrix
by
© Atle Mjelde Bårdholt
v1.13
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For the RISC family
Acorn Archimedes
& Axxxx
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GENERAL USE INFORMATION :
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At the time of writing you have 19 data files to choose
from. The "3D" file is automaticly loaded at startup.
In addition I have added access to 16 `user` files.
A `user` file is a file made by the user.
With the correct format as stated in the manual
and with the specified filename.
Press <SPACE> at any time, and the respective number +
<RETURN> to load one of the available data files.
It might take some time for the program to respond to the
press on <SPACE>.
If you have the old ARM2 in your machine, then I would
advice you to NOT select the "colour" option.
A GCOL command takes 0.70 millisec on an ARM2.
The full-screen option can be selected after you have
selected your first file. Press <F1>.
To go back to the menu-screen press <F2>.
Note that all loading can only be done from the menu-screen.
<F5> Starts music, <F6> Stops music.
Read the manual supplied in the doc directory for
further instructions.
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This program is made on an A310, RISC OS 3.10, 2Mb, ARM3.
It has also been tested on the following machines :
- A310 RISC OS 2 1Mb
- A3000 RISC OS 2
- A3000 RISC OS 2 2Mb
- A4000 RISC OS 3.10 4Mb
- A5000 RISC OS 3.00 2Mb ARM3
- A5000 RISC OS 3.10 4Mb
It should work fine on any Archimedes with 1Mb of RAM.
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VERSIONS :
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v1.00 < 9-Jan-1993>
First official SHAREWARE release.
None known errors.
v1.01 <20-Feb-1993>
Removed small error with FILE35/36
Added use of 3 screen banks - speed gain
Removed change in colour - speed gain
Added 3 new objects, thanks to Michel Grimminck
v1.02 <22-Feb-1993>
Serious speed modification
Altered the FileType from 3D Data to 3D_Data
(Most editors don`t like splitted names)
v1.03 <25-Feb-1993>
Added back optional colour
Included SWI veneer swiv.h
Removed kernel.h
Solved graphic window problem
Removed bbc.h and saved 2K of code
v1.04 <26-Feb-1993>
Modified the graphics
Included Cache on/off for ARM3 users <O> & <P>
v1.05 <27-Feb-1993>
Added screensave of 10 images <S>
Added hourglass instructions
v1.06/7 < 2-Mar-1993>
Minor Graphics change
Added CLib v3.75 for RISC OS 2 users
v1.08 < 3-Mar-1993>
Colour on/off option <C> & <V>
v1.09 < 5-Mar-1993>
Added !Sprites22,!Sprites23 and sm!sprites
v1.10 < 9-Mar-1993>
Added routine for x saved images
v1.11 <13-Mar-1993>
Added file-scan routine for source
/* for protection against 5 known viruses: */
/* Archie, BBCEconet, Breakfast, Link & T2 */
and removed small bug with hourglass
v1.12 < 6-Apr-1993>
Immediately colour on/off update
Improved matrix routines
Added free_space check for ADFS:0 & RamFS
If file not found, it returns to new input
Added two LEDs on the hourglass when saving screen
Removed the arrow options ( No interest )
Added full screen option <F1>
Added STracker for background music
v1.13 < 9-Apr-1993>
Checks both FreeSpace for 112k (menu) & 161k (full) -screens
Minor bug fix in input routine
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CREDITS GOES TO :
=================
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Original Idea by Oscar Garcia - 3DV for IBM PC compatibles.
SKULLS by Dr.Foss Leach
National Museum of New Zealand
3D by Knut M.Møen KIH - Norway.
GLASS by Gershon Elber in GNUPLOT
TREE1 by Dr.Daivid Whitehead
Forest Research Institute
GALAXY by Mark Dahmke
CUBE(S) by the Author
ARC by the Author
TORNAD by Michel Grimminck
WGLASS by Michel Grimminck
PLANE unknown author
Thanks to Edward Nevill and Jonathan Roach for the SWI veneer.
Thanks to Trygve Røste for the systemf() function = (save x images).
Thanks to F.Mercier,H.Fiennes & M.Farrow for the Tracker Player
A special thanks goes to Michel Grimminck and Jason Williams for
their search for bugs and useful help.
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TO DO :
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- Make faster matrix manipulating functions.
- Include some MORE assembler routines in the C source code.
- Make a Wimp version.
- Include mouse control.
- Add perspective.
- Make an object editor.
- Include OS_SpriteOp 60 update in the menu-screen.
- Add percentage to the hourglass when saving image.
- Make a better check routine before saving an image.
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR UPGRADES :
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If you find this program interesting and would like to
receive the newest version available and any new data files,
as they appear in the future.
Then send me £5 in cash (no cheques please!) to the
address below.
/*-------------------------------------*/
Norwegians only :
Registrer deg ved å sette 50 N.kr
inn på postgirokonto : 0824 0112400
/*-------------------------------------*/
The £5 pounds goes to : disc(s), postage(s), envelope(s) and
developing the project further for You!. If I receive no money,
I just can`t afford to use my programming time on it,
sinze I am currently studying computer engineering. = (poor).
As an alternative upgrade, send me 5 + 1 disc`s for just the
latest version. Or 10 disc`s for a full registration.
####################################################################
PD & SHAREWARE LIBRARIES :
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Any PD/SHAREWARE libraries that would like to distribute this
program should contact me for discussing terms.
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These libraries are allowed to distribute my program (Mar.93):
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* ARCHIVE Shareware Disc by Norwich Computer Services
* THE DATAFILE Public Domain & Shareware Library
* SYRACUSE Disc Magazine
* The ARM Club PD/Shareware library
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MY ADDRESS :
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Ref: Matrix ( å = ALT 229 or use aa )
Atle Mjelde Bårdholt
Schlanbuschvei 8
N-3600 Kongsberg
Norway
e-mail : atle.baardholt@kih.no
Please report any found bugs.
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# NOTE #
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____________________________________________________________________
You may NOT change this *application* or use ANY part
of it in other products without my approval.
You may spread it freely (with *ALL* files included),
but not for any profit. This software is provided 'as is'.
Using it is entirely at your own risk.
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Files under this *application* :
!Boot <- This file can be renamed to Boot
if not wanted.
!Run
!Sprites
!Sprites22
!Sprites23
!RunImage <- The file-scan routine
Source <- The main program
!Help <- This file
Data. <- 19 Data files
Doc.Fig_1 <- Draw file
Doc.Fig_2 <- Draw file
Doc.Keys <- Draw file
Doc.Errors <- Text file with known errors
Doc.Manual <- Text Manual
Doc.!Manual <- Impression document
Resources <- CLib & FPEmulator for RO2 users
MemAlloc for bankswitching
STracker & STModule
ModKill - ||Extra Basic file||
Images. <- Directory for saved screens
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ACORN, ARCHIMEDES are trademarks of Acorn Computers Ltd.
IMPRESSION is trademark of Computer Concepts Ltd.
ModKill is supplied as FREEWARE © Steven Kramer kramer@phys.uva.nl
-It scans your system & kills the `module` virus-