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* COLOR FRACTAL GENERATOR *
* BY JOHN A. SCHLACK *
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VERSION 2.3
JUNE 1990 TO AUGUST 1995
(This file is best viewed using a mono-spaced font, such as Monaco 9.)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
===================
This program is only intended for use on a Macintosh color
computer with at least a 4 bit (16 color) display and
System 7.0 or later. This program supports 4, 8, 16, and
32 bit color systems, but monitor must be at least 12" in
size (minimum of 512 pixels by 384 pixels). This program
does not require a math coprocessor (even though it is
doing some heavy number crunching), but it will take
advantage of one, if present. The program is 32-bit clean
and can generate fractal in the background, permitting the
user to engage in other frivolous activities. The Power
Mac version is available (to registered users) - and its
FAST!!!
PACKAGE CONTENTS
================
Unregistered Version
--------------------
CFG 2.3 unregistered version, no PowerPC code
powerCFG 2.21 unregistered version of 2.21, has PowerPC
code (to demonstrate PowerPC speed)
Registration Form form for registering CFG
miniManual this document
Settings ƒ sample fractal settings
Palettes ƒ C source code for creating your own
palettes (THINK C 6.0 format) and some
sample palettes
CFG Manual full CFG manual (Word 4.0/5.0 format)
CFG Scripting Guide technical documentation of scripting CFG
(Word 4.0/5.0 format)
AppleScript ƒ AppleScript examples
CFG & Frontier ƒ UserLand Frontier install files and
DocServer documentation for scripting
movieDemo sample Frontier script (and two support
scripts) that creates a PICS fractal
movie
cfgMovieDemo.ucmd "plug-in" for Frontier to add
functionality required by movieDemo;
includes C source code for the UCMD
µCinema Convert simple PICS to QuickTime conversion
application and C source code
Standard Version ($20 registration)
----------------
Everything from "Unregistered Version" with the following
exceptions: both 680x0 and PowerMac versions of CFG 2.3
are included as a fat binary. The versions are registered
(no time limits or please register messages).
Master Version ($45 registration)
--------------
Everything from "Standard Version" plus:
Source ƒ full source code to CFG in THINK C 6.0
format (you will need a copy of Frontier
SDK 3.0 to compile code - available on
bulletin boards everywhere)
PROGRAM SPEED
=============
The unregistered version does not contain a native version
of CFG 2.3. Instead, it has a 680x0 version to demonstrate
all of the fractals (quite slowly on PowerMacs) and a
PowerMac version of CFG 2.21 to demonstrate the speed at
which fractals will be generated when you receive the
native version.
The PowerMac native version is ONLY available to those who
register.
The main attraction of version 2.3 are ten new fractals.
These are very computationally intensive, and one will
require a PowerMac (with a native version of the CFG code)
or very high end 68040 to get good performance.
MANUALS and SCRIPTING
=====================
If you downloaded this application from a bulletin board or
on-line service, the documentation and UserLand Frontier
scripting support files were not included with the package.
The reason is that the manual and scripting files are
several hundred kilobytes in size. These extra files should
be available online. All manuals provided is in Microsoft
Word 4.0/5.0 format.
GETTING STARTED
===============
I highly recommend that you obtain a copy of the manuals
since some functions of CFG are not obvious. Also, unless
you know how to correctly work the New Parameters window
and set the global and local generation options, you might
get frustrated with the program.
The help system in CFG will provide much of the required
information, however. You can access this system by
choosing ‘Help’ from the Apple (‘’) menu. First read
about the help system. Then, choose ‘Creating Fractals’
from the pop-up menu to get started.
REGISTRATION
============
The registration options can ge quite hairly. First, I'll
summarize the costs and then provide an explanation:
standard registration: $20.00
standard registration on CompuServe: 22.50
standard upgrade from CFG 2.2: 10.00
source code registration: 45.00
source code registration on CompuServe: 45.00 (2x standard)
outside the continental US add: 3.00
This program is Shareware. I am asking for a registration
fee of $20 for the Standard Version of CFG. If you pay the
fee, you will receive both the 680x0 and PowerMac
registered versions of CFG. You will also receive the
skeleton code for creating your own CFG palettes (in THINK
C 6.0 format). All you need to do is put in the code to
create the desired colors.
Upgrade from version 2.2 of CFG for $10.
Ok, now, here's the real value. If you send $40 for
registration, I will send you the Master Version of CFG.
This version includes the FULL SOURCE CODE in Metrowerks
CodeWarrior format (only slight modifications are required
to run under THINK C 6.0 or later). This will allow you to
modify the procedures for your own program (however, you
are not permitted to release or sell modified versions of
this program or release or sell code which is based
entirely or in part on this program's source code). You
will receive all of the standard registration features,
along with a free future upgrade (sorry, no source with the
upgrade).
You may order from CompuServe. Due to some overhead, the
cost of a standard registration is $22.50, but the source
code remains $45. GO SWREG, ID 2811.
Due to shipping costs, orders outside the continental US
must add $3.
ORDERS MUST BE PAID IN US CURRENCY!!! Also, try to send
either a check or money order. I will accept cash, but it
could become a real hassle, especially if it gets lost in
the mail. Mention that you are registering for Color
Fractal Generator 2.3 (I have a couple other Shareware
products). Finally, if you have an E-mail address, provide
that as well.
Send your Shareware fees to:
John Schlack
406 Newgate Court, Apt. A1
Andalusia, Pa. 19020
USA
If you need to contact me, I can be reached at the following locations:
World Wide Web: http://www.voicenet.com/~jschlack
Internet: jschlack@voicenet.com
CompuServe: 70252,143