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* Jailbird - Version 2.5 *
* Copyright (c) 1993,94 by LB Software *
* *
* Published exclusively by: *
* RMH Computer Services *
* PO Box 657 *
* Beech Grove IN 46107-0657 *
* (317) 782-9903 *
* *
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| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
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|___|___| MEMBER
RMH Computer Services is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX
616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP
Ombudsman 70007,3536.
JAILBIRD v2.5 Page 1
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JAILBIRD is an entertaining program which allows you to create
replicas of "vanity" license plates on your screen, and optionally
print them out on a printer. You can configure your plate for any of
the 50 United States. Each state includes the current state slogan.
You can configure your own colors for the on-screen display, and also
print those colors if you have a supported color printer.
JAILBIRD should operate on virtually any computer system which has a
VGA monitor and card (or better) and a mouse.
WARRANTY
--------
Neither LB Software nor RMH Computer Services make warranty of any
kind, express or implied, including without limitation, any warranties
of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Neither
LB Software nor RMH Computer Services shall be liable for any damages,
whether direct, indirect, special or consequential arising from a
failure of this program to operate in the manner desired by the user.
Neither LB Software nor RMH Computer Services shall be liable for any
damage to data or property which may be caused directly or indirectly
by use of the program.
IN NO EVENT WILL LB SOFTWARE OR RMH COMPUTER SERVICES BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
INSTALLATION:
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See INSTALL.TXT contained in the distribution fileset.
QUICK START:
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In order to make full use of all of JAILBIRD's features, you will need
to completely read this short documentation file. But if you want to
start using JAILBIRD quickly, simply switch to the JAILBIRD
subdirectory, type JAILBIRD and press the [ENTER] key. The opening
screen will be displayed, and pressing any key will then start the
program.
At any time, you can click on the QUIT button to quit the program.
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PRINTING THE DOCUMENTATION:
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This documentation file is formatted for 70-characters per line, and
60-lines per page. To print the documentation, you can simply issue
the following command from the DOS command line:
COPY JAILBIRD.DOC PRN
The documentation file contains form-feed characters, so it can also
be printed by various printing utilities.
THE MAIN INPUT WINDOW
---------------------
When you first start the program, you will be placed in the input
window located above the default license plate. This is where you type
in your own personalized information. The input window contains 6
fields for information. The first field is required, the last 5 are
optional.
The first field is for your state, and will accept the 2-character
abbreviation for your state.
The second field is where you type in the vanity plate text. This
field will accept 10 characters, and will be displayed in ALL CAPS
(all capitol letters).
The third field is for the year, which will be displayed in the upper
right corner of your plate. This does not have to be the current year;
you can use any year that you like. If left blank, the upper-right
corner of the plate will also be blank.
The fourth field is for the month, which will be displayed in the
upper left corner of your plate. Again, this does not have to be the
current month. If left blank, the upper-left corner of the plate will
also be blank.
The fifth field can be used to add text to the upper portion of the
license plate "bracket". If this field is left blank, the upper plate
bracket will not be included on the plate.
The sixth field can be used to add text to the lower portion of the
license plate "bracket". If left blank, the lower plate bracket will
not be included on the plate.
Once you have completed all 6 fields, your customized personal plate
will be displayed on the screen. Alternately, you can click on the
SHOW PLATE button at any time *AFTER* inputting the State to display
the plate. (The State is the only mandatory field).
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PRINTER SETUP (& COLOR SETUP)
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To set up the system for your printer, and to customize the on-screen
colors, use your mouse to click on the PRINTER SETUP button. This will
take you to the printer/color setup screen. Please note that the
terminology used in this section, as well as other parts of the
program, is intended to imply that you are in a license plate pressing
factory.
This screen has 7 basic parts: PRESS SETTINGS, PRESS TYPE, MODE, PRESS
LOCATION, CURRENT FONT, Custom Color Configuration, and the Press
Setup Room (that's were all the *real* action takes place.....but it's
private, and only JAILBIRD employees have access to it).
PRESS SETTINGS - This group of "levers" control most of the visual
aspects of the license plate: Landscape, Print State, Print Motto,
Shade Frames, and Use User-defined Colors. The first three are turned
on by default, and you can activate/deactivate any of the "levers" by
clicking on them. When levers are active (ON), their handles will be
green; when they are inactive (OFF), the handles will be red.
Landscape is active by default, which causes the license plate to be
turned "sideways" when printed.
Print State is active by default, which causes the STATE to be printed
on the upper-center portion of the plate.
Print Motto is also active by default, which causes the state's motto
to be displayed on the lower-center portion of the plate.
Shade Frames is inactive by default. If you activate this option, the
bracket areas of the printed plate will be "shaded" rather than plain.
Use User-Defined Colors is also inactive by default. If you activate
this option, you can customize the on-screen colors using the color
palette at the bottom of the screen.
Epson Compatible Color is also inactive by default. If you intend to
use the program with an Epson-Compatible "Color" printer, you will
need to turn this option ON.
PRESS TYPE - This is for selecting the printer type that you have.
Simply click on the button next to the type of printer that you have.
The "active" selection will turn green; all others will be red.
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MODE - This option will let you modify the various printing modes
available for the selected printer. As you switch from one printer
type to another, the available "mode" options will change accordingly.
The button for the default setting will be green, and the other
buttons will be red. You may need to experiment with this setting if
you are not sure of the printing resolution that your printer is
capable of.
PRESS LOCATION - this option tells the program where to find the
License Plate "press" - this is actually the location of your printer.
The program will support printers on LPT1 and LPT2. Simply click on
the appropriate one.
CURRENT FONT - this is a button bar, which you can select to change
fonts for both the screen and printout. Please note that simply
clicking on this button will not work - you need to click and hold
down the mouse button to open the window, and then move the mouse up
and down the list to highlight the desired font.
The shareware version comes with 2 fonts included, and there are 8
more available (supplied automatically with the registered version).
The additional (optional) fonts will have a "*" character next to
them. You can still select these fonts even if you don't have the
associated font files, but your plate will simply be blank.
The additional font files are available for evalutaion if you feel it
necessary to see all fonts before registering the product. You can
obtain them by downloading them from our BBS at 317-784-2147, from the
RMH COMPUTER SERVICES area. Alternately, you can order them directly
from us on disk at a cost of $5.00US. Mail your request, and a check
for $5.00 to RMH Computer Services, PO Box 657, Beech Grove IN
46107-0657. (No telephone orders accepted for the font files).
CUSTOM COLOR CONFIGURATION - this is the palette where you can modify
the on-screen and printout color selection. You can modify the PLATE
COLOR, PLATE TEXT, BRACKET COLOR, and BRACKET TEXT. Simply click on
the available colors for each item.
PRESS SETUP ROOM - As stated above, this is where the *real* work on
your plate takes place. Only JAILBIRD employees are allowed in here,
and the door knob has a security device installed on it to prevent
unauthorized access to the Press Setup Room!
RETURN - Once you have finished your setup configuration, use your
mouse and click on the RETURN button to go back to the main screen.
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PRINT
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Clicking on the PRINT button will begin the process of "pressing" your
custom license plate. Once this process starts, you can abort it by
pressing your [ESC] key.
QUIT
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At any time during the program, you can quit by clicking on the QUIT
button. This will close down the program and return you to the DOS
prompt.
ABOUT
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Clicking on the ABOUT button will display a window that contains
information about the program and it's creator and publisher. To exit
the window, click on the small block in the upper-left corner of the
window.
REG INFO
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Clicking on the REG INFO button will display a window that contains
information on how to register your copy of JAILBIRD. To exit the
window, click on the small block in the upper-left corner of the
window. For additional information about registering your copy of
JAILBIRD, see the file REGISTER.TXT that was included with the
program.
SHOW PLATE
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Clicking on the SHOW PLATE button will display the plate with the
current input fields. This can be done at any point *AFTER* inputting
the State.
REGISTRATION BENEFITS
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Registered users of JAILBIRD will receive:
1) A disk containing the most current version of the program.
2) 8 Additional Font Files.
3) A lifetime license to use the product.
4) Registered copies of JAILBIRD will display the owners name in
the "ABOUT" window.
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5) Registered copies of JAILBIRD will not print the "watermark"
on the printed copies.
6) Support via the phone, by fax, mail, CompuServe, and various
other message networks.
7) A 30 day money-back guarantee.
8) Special discounts and online credits for CompuServe.
9) Special discounts on magazines, newsletter, and products from
Public (software) Libraries.
And apart from all that, the knowledge that you are helping to support
the Shareware concept - a distribution system that brings you quality
software at realistic prices.
PRODUCT SUPPORT
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Registered users are entitled to full product support via mail or
telephone for a period of not less than 90 days. Support may also be
obtained via Compuserve email, and other electronic services. If
technical problems in the software are discovered within 90 days of
registration, RMH Computer Services will, at their option, either
provide a workable solution to the problem or a refund of the
registration cost. After the initial 90 days, RMH Computer Services is
only obligated to make reasonable effort to supply a revised copy of
the software.
Support for unregistered users will be available in regards to product
installation and basic program operation.
Support via mail is available at RMH Computer Services, PO Box 657,
Beech Grove IN 46107-0657 USA. Telephone support is available at
317-782-9903 between the hours of 08:00am - 06:00pm EST. Email support
is also available via our BBS at 317-784-2147 24hrs/day (*). You may
also direct email to Richard Holler via Compuserve [73567,1547],
INTERNET:73567.1547@compuserve.com, FidoNet NetMail [1:231/290], and
RIME private/routed email [->5056].
(*) When logging on to the BBS, using the name RMH COMPUTER, and a
password of SERVICES will take you directly to the RMH Computer
Services support/distribution area, and will bypass all of the 1st
time caller questionaires.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
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To order JailBird with a check or money order, simply fill out the
order form (REGISTER.TXT) and mail it, with your check/money order, to
the address listed on the form.
To order JailBird with a credit card (MasterCard/VISA only), you can
call us at 317-782-9903. Alternately, you can order via credit card by
calling our BBS at 317-784-2147, go into the RMH Computer Services
area, and select "Register RMH Products" from the menu.