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This is the Runtime Module. It is designed to run your worlds and allow
you to distribute them freely. The Runtime will automatically read the world
file named "DATA.WLD". This allows you to rename the runtime to anything
you like and just have to type in the .EXE name to run your world. For
example, lets say I have created a DACTYL.WLD and wanted to distribute
it to others but wanted it to look as if I created the whole thing. Here
are the steps I would take.
1. Create a directory to hold all my world information and runtime infor-
mation.
2. Copy all the runtime files into my new directory.
3. Copy all my world files into the new directory.
4. Rename my DACTYL.WLD file to DATA.WLD.
5. Rename the RUNTIME.EXE to DACTYL.EXE.
6. Now all the user has to do is type 'dactyl <enter>' and the world
will run.
The runtime will also accept command line arguments. For example, you
could have just used the basic runtime system and just typed:
'runtime dactyl.wld' and it would have run your world. This is fine for
testing but becomes an extra step for other users to have to take. Or you
would have had to create a .BAT file to do it and that looks unprofessional.
There are also some other command line parms you may wish to use to let
your users run wlds in stereo or use the glove. They are:
-x Stero Mode
-1 Look on Com 1 for 3D glasses
-2 Look on Com 2 for 3D glasses
-g Check for Nintendo Power Glove(tm) to use
-k Use 'choppy' movement keys
There is an example world in the RUNTIME directory to give you an idea
of how to handle the setup.
The only files needed for distribution of the Runtime are:
RUNTIME.EXE
DATA.CFG
DEVICES.CFG
VD400.DRV or VD200.DRV (for video)
Have fun and lets see those worlds!!!