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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Installation Information/Quick Introduction ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Planets Version 1.2
Using the Planets installation program:
1. Do one of the following to start the Install program:
a. Open directory folder where you have unpacked Planets and double-click
on Install
b. Using command-line, change to directory where you have unpacked Planets
and type Install
2. Follow the Installation instructions on the screen.
3. The installation program will create a Planets folder on your desktop,
which you may move, if needed, to another location such as your Games or
Utilities folder. Personally, I have a copy in my "Utilities" and
"Startup" folders.
Installing over a previous version of Planets:
Installing over a previous version will produce no ill effects, and a new
version of Planets will be able to pick up your settings as contained within
Planets.ini
Related information:
o Conventional Installation
o Quick Introduction
o System Information
o Command-line options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1. Conventional Installation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If you do not wish to use the included Planets installation, or simply want to
know how to add other objects to your desktop, use the following methods:
Installation:
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Extract the archive (you probably already did that!) into a directory
(c:\games\planets is used in this text). To run the game, change to that
directory (c:\games\planets) and type Planets
To install the game onto the Presentation Manager Desktop:
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After extracting the files into a directory (see above), go back to the
Desktop and open the "OS/2 System" folder, then the "Templates" folder, then
drag a program template to the desktop. The new template will then open its
Settings. You can push the Find button and locate C:\GAMES\PLANETS\PLANETS.EXE
You may now start the game by double-clicking on the Planets icon on the
desktop. Put the icon in a sub-folder if you wish. Personally, I have it in
the "Utilities" and "Startup" folders.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.2. Quick Introduction ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Directions:
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See On-line index for best coverage but here are some quick tips:
1. F1 brings up the "Help" menu.
2. Alt+X and F3 quit Planets.
3. Clicking mouse button 1 activates planets if it is inactive.
4. Double-clicking mouse button 1 switches between clockwise and
counterclockwise planetary rotation. May NOT be noticeable on some systems
or if you have trouble with perspectives.
5. Clicking mouse button 2 provides a pop-up menu if the Planets title bar is
hidden and increments to the next planet on the plnetary listing if the
title bar is showing. Planetary List can be seen under "Settings" or by
double-clicking mouse button 2 (see below).
6. Double-clicking mouse button 2 on the planet brings up the Planetary
Settings menu. Note that the planet currently rotating will correspond to
the planet selected on the "Settings" menu.
7. The up arrow increments to the next planet while the down arrow decrements
to the previous planet.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.3. System Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
System Information:
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Kb resident: Size of all programs that are resident in memory.
Kb free: Memory free (not in use).
Kb avail.: Total available memory to all programs (for use).
Kb to alloc.: Total available memory to all programs (for allocation).
Kb swap file: Size of swap file.
Kb Avail on X: Available Kilobytes on Drive 'X', where 'X' is a local drive.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.4. Command-Line Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Cmd-line options:
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If you wish, you can specify command-line options in the following simple
format:
Planets [Highest letter drive to check]
Drive letter note:
Do NOT include removable media, CD-ROM drives, LAN drives, etc.. Planets may
experience errors if you specify anything other than local drives, i.e. hard
drives that are physically resident in your local machine. For example, if
there is no media in the removable media or CD-ROM drive, or if you do not have
read access to the LAN drive, Planets will experience errors while checking
those drive(s).
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. About Planets ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Planets Version 1.2
Synopsis:
Planets combines the eye-pleasing graphics of a spinning planetary mass with
the usefulness of a clock, day of the week/date information, and system
information.
Related information:
o Versions
o Contact/Internet Information
o Disclaimer
o Errors
o Common Questions
o Other Products
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.1. Versions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Revision History::
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8/01/94 v1.2:
o Additions:
- Welcome to the world of 256 color Planets! (i.e. I learned how to
draw...)
- Popup Menu while minimized. (Use mouse button 2)
- Installation program.
o Subtractions:
- 32templ.bmp is no longer provided as 32x32 planets have too many visible
lines.
o Corrections:
- Fixed Rotate Num/Graph Statistical option.
- Better spacing, etc. on < 1024x768 systems
- Adjusted Both statistics to allow for more than Drive C.
- Modified Submit.inf for better clarity.
6/01/94 v1.11:
o Additions:
- More Planets! (including some 64-bit!)
- Added ability to turn off Planets unique pointers.
- Submission INF (Submit.inf) file for users who want to submit their
Planets.
o Corrections:
- Re-activated alarms
- Modified swap file path to allow for root directory entries (ex. I:\).
5/15/94 v1.1:
o Additions:
- Save settings as defaults via an INI file.
- Expanded Documentation.
- Randomized stuff that shouldn't be random... (Or should it?)
- A ridiculous amount of options not befitting a program of such small
magnitude.
- Standardized program name as Planets
o Subtractions:
- No need for swap file drive in command-line.
- No more command-line specification of Planet to use on start-up.
5/01/94 v1.05:
Transitional release.
o Additions:
- More Planets.
1/21/94 v1.0:
Initial release into Cyberspace-land.
Pre-v1.0:
Unimportant!!!
Further Information:
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This program is my own original extrapolation of various other clock programs
I have seen (No base idea is original). If you think I may have copied a
program you or one of your acquaintances has previously written, you are,
regrettably and sadly, mistaken.
As of version 1.00, this game is classified as Freeware. The definition of
Freeware, basically, is that I would be offended and embarrassed to receive
money for this product. All users may freely distribute this program, but do
not de-compile, reverse-engineer, break-down-and-rebuild, etc. it. I do need
to notified if it will be used, included, etc. in any other program(s), bulk
program groupings, etc. such as CD-ROM collections/distributions (hint, hint).
:-)
Comments and feedback could, conceivably, encourage future games and
programs. Plus, due to my unstable mental condition, I need the support.
Contact information is located in Contact/Internet Information . Hopefully the
net routing works!
Thanks to all the authors of similar programs. Extra special thanks go to
JLB for suggesting certain key elements, without which, this program would
totally suck! She also had a keen knack for suggesting ideas which I had
already implemented but had not shown her. This proves, beyond any reasonable
doubt, that we have a psychic link unlike any other.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.2. Contact/Internet Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The author of Planets can be
contacted at the following addresses:
Internet: everett.barnes@dataport.com
S-mail:
Everett Barnes
P.O. Box 273496
Concord, CA 94527
U.S.A.
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I am currently accepting the following:
o All pain
o All lawsuits
o All hate mail
o All bugs/errors
o All suggestions
o All death threats
o All user word lists
o All supportive mail
o All Gregorian chants
o All recommendations
o All additional monies
o All interesting dreams
o All severed body parts
o All documenetaion typos
o All formulas for destruction
o All E-mail addresses of my users
o All blood, tissue and urine samples
o All watercooled Volkswagen performance tips
o All stories of love, pain, and eternal damnation
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.3. Disclaimer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Disclaimer:
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IF YOU DOWNLOAD OR USE THIS PROGRAM, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS:
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AM I LIABLE FOR: 1. ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. 2. THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR LOSSES OR
DAMAGES.
I DO NOT WARRANT UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION OF PLANETS I HAVE NO
OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE SERVICE, DEFECT CORRECTION, OR ANY MAINTENANCE FOR
PLANETS I HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO SUPPLY ANY UPDATES OR ENHANCEMENTS TO YOU, EVEN
IF THEY ARE OR LATER BECOME AVAILABLE.
HA-HA-HA!!!
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.4. Errors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
P.S.:
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This program will seem to have display errors on VGA systems since I used
blatant constants instead of resolution-sized variables for many display
offsets. Serves you right for living in the Dark Ages! It worked on my XGA,
XGA-2, QVision, and SVGA computers...
:-)
But seriously...
If you are experiencing any strange, mysterious, or otherwise baffling errors
with Planets, you may need to delete Planets.ini, the file that contains your
Planets defaults. Unfortunately, this means you will have to reset and resave
your customized location, settings, etc.. I hope and pray this procedure will
not be necessary for any of my devoted users. Any errors should, of course, be
reported to me so I can fix them...
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.5. Common Questions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Q. What are the sources of the Planetary bitmaps contained within Planets ?
A. They have been drawn/created by the author and various contributors.
Q. What are the sources of the Planetary names contained within Planets ?
A. They have been selected by concensus of various сeta users.
Q. How do I submit Planets for use within the next release(s) of Planets ?
A. Please see Submit.inf - The Planets submission tutorial.
Q. Why is Planets so large (>500K)?
A. I regret that this size is necessary due to the embedded bitmaps within
Planets.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.6. Other Products ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Other Products available from Everett Barnes:
o Hangman- Hangman for the OS/2 Presentation Manager.
- Features:
1. One or two-player games.
2. More than 30,000 words!
3. Users can create their own word lists to play within Hangman.
4. 2-Player Challenge: Users enter their own words (1-20) and challenge
each other. Winner determined by ratio of wins/total words.
5. Full on-line help!
- Availability:
o Shareware. First released on 06/15/94.
o Look for it on your favorite OS/2 BBS!
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Set Menu Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set
This menu allows you to set Planets options.
Related information:
o Setting Alarms
o Setting Planets
o Setting Statistics
o Setting Defaults
o Setting Speed
o Setting Rotation
o Setting Stars
o Setting Location
o Setting Hide Options
o Startup Dialog
o Setting Fonts
o Planets Pointers
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.1. Alarms Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Alarms
This menu allows you to set Planets Alarms options.
Related information:
o Activating Alarms
o Alarms Menu pop-up
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.1.1. Activating Alarms ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Alarms -> Alarms Active
This menu choice allows you to quickly activate/deactivate Planets Alarms.
A Check mark is placed next to the Alarms Active menu choice when Alarms are
active.
Related information:
o Alarms Menu pop-up
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.1.2. Alarms ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Alarms -> Menu
This menu choice allows you to set Alarm options in Planets.
The following are available:
Alarm Active
Check/Uncheck to Enable/Disable Alarm.
Alarm Time
Set Time in standard 12 hr. 59 min. format.
a.m. / p.m.
Set alarm time for a.m. or p.m..
Alarm Type
Select Message Box or Musical alarm.
Time Offset
Select the amount of time before/after the Alarm Time specified.
When?
Select before or after offset time.
Set
Press to Set your selections.
Cancel
Press if you do not want to save your changes.
Related information:
o Alarms: Quick On/Off Function
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.2. Planets Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Planets
This Menu item will bring up the Planetary Selection Menu in Planets.
Related information:
o Active Planets
o Next Planet
o Previous Planet
o Random Planet
o Planets Menu Pop-Up
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.2.1. Active ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Planets -> Active
This Menu item activates/deactivates the planetary rotation.
Related information:
o Planet Menu
o Next Planet
o Previous Planet
o Random Planet
o Planets Menu Pop-Up
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.2.2. Next ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Planets -> Next
This Menu item will advance Planets to the next Planet.
Related information:
o Active Planets
o Planet Menu
o Previous Planet
o Random Planet
o Planets Menu Pop-Up
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.2.3. Previous ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Planets -> Previous
This Menu item will advance Planets to the previous Planet.
Related information:
o Active Planets
o Next Planet
o Random Planet
o Planets Menu Pop-Up
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.2.4. Random Planets ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Planets -> Random Planets
This Menu item will enable/disable the Random Planets option in Planets. This
option changes the Planet displayed every 60 seconds.
Related information:
o Active Planets
o Next Planet
o Previous Planet
o Planets Menu Pop-Up
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.2.5. Planets ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Planets -> Menu
Select this menu item to display the Planets Pop-Up Menu.
The following are available:
Planets
A beautiful view of some of the Planets available. Select a Planet you
want to view. Note: The current planet displayed will adhere to your
current selection to allow you, the user, to view your planet in action
before final selection.
Set
Put your current settings in action.
Cancel
Press if you do not want to save your changes.
More Planets
See the next menu of Planets (If there are more...).
Related information:
o Active Planets
o Next Planet
o Previous Planet
o Random Planets
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.3. Statistics Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Statistics
This Menu item allows you, the user, to select various statistical options.
Related information:
o Stats Off
o Numerical Statistics
o Graphical Statistics
o Rotate Num/Graph option
o Both
o Mountainous Statistics
o Swap File Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.3.1. Stats Off ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Statistics -> Stats Off
Select this to turn the statistics off.
Related information:
o Numerical Statistics
o Graphical Statistics
o Rotate Num/Graph option
o Both
o Mountainous Statistics
o Swap File Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.3.2. Numerical ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Statistics -> Numerical
Select this menu choice to change the current statistical display(s) to
Numerical representation, represented in Kilobytes.
The statistics will change color to represent the following:
Green
Current statistical parameter displayed is O.K..
Yellow
Current statistical parameter displayed is in a warning stage. This warns
you that the swap file, disk space left, memory left, etc. is nearing
maximum tolerance levels. Resolution: Close some tasks, free up some disk
space, add more memory, etc.. (Whatever pertains to the current
statistic...)
Red
Current statistical parameter displayed is in a critical stage.
Resolution: See Yellow.
Related information:
o Stats Off
o Graphical Statistics
o Rotate Num/Graph option
o Both
o Mountainous Statistics
o Swap File Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.3.3. Graphical ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Statistics -> Graphical
Select this menu choice to change the current statistical display(s) to
Numerical representation, represented in Kilobytes.
The statistics will change color to represent the following:
Green
Current statistical parameter displayed is O.K..
Yellow
Current statistical parameter displayed is in a warning stage. This warns
you that the swap file, disk space left, memory left, etc. is nearing
maximum tolerance levels. Resolution: Close some tasks, free up some disk
space, add more memory, etc.. (Whatever pertains to the current
statistic...)
Red
Current statistical parameter displayed is in a critical stage.
Resolution: See Yellow.
Related information:
o Stats Off
o Numerical Statistics
o Rotate Num/Graph option
o Both Statistics
o Mountainous Statistics
o Swap File Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.3.4. Rotate Num/Graph ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Statistics -> Rotate Num/Graph
Select this menu choice to rotate between Numerical and Graphical statistical
displays every 60 seconds.
Related information:
o Stats Off
o Numerical Statistics
o Graphical Statistics
o Both Statistics
o Mountainous Statistics
o Swap File Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.3.5. Both ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Statistics -> Both
Select this menu choice to show both numerical and graphical statistics.
Related information:
o Stats Off
o Numerical Statistics
o Graphical Statistics
o Rotate Num/Graph option
o Mountainous Statistics
o Swap File Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.3.6. Mountainous ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Statistics -> Mountainous
Select this menu choice to display statistics in the form of Planetary
mountains.
Related information:
o Stats Off
o Numerical Statistics
o Graphical Statistics
o Rotate Num/Graph option
o Both
o Swap File Options
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.3.7. Swap File Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Statistics -> Swap File Options
Set -> Statistics -> Total Memory Method
Set -> Statistics -> Starting Swap Size Method
Total Memory Method
Warning levels are based on the total memory installed in your system.
(May be more suitable for systems with a lot of memory, i.e. >16MB.)
Calculated as: Current Swapfile size / Total Memory Installed in system
Starting Swap Size Method
Warning levels are generated depending on the starting size of your swap
file. (This method may be more useful on systems with small amounts of
memory or systems that are highly constrained for resources.) Calculated
as: 1-(Starting Swapfile size / Current Swapfile size)
Related information:
o Stats Off
o Numerical Statistics
o Graphical Statistics
o Rotate Num/Graph option
o Both
o Mountainous Statistics
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.4. Defaults Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Defaults
This menu selection contains a single menu choice: To save the Planets options
Related information:
o Save Defaults Now
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.4.1. Save Now ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Defaults -> Save Now
Select this menu item to save your current Planets attributes as the default
attributes on start-up.
Alt+S also invokes this function. (Necessary to perform if you want to save
options while Planets is minimized.)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.5. Speed Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Speed
Set -> Speed -> Fast
Set -> Speed -> Medium
Set -> Speed -> Slow
Select this menu item to set the rotational speed of the current Planet.
Fast
Fastest possible rotational rate (may be useful on slow machines).
Medium
Normal rotational speed (the default). Should be adequate for most 486
machines.
Slow
For those of you with a Power PC, Pentium, etc. machine, you may wish to
use this speed for a realistic rotation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.6. Rotation Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Rotation
Set -> Rotation -> Clockwise
Set -> Rotation -> CounterClockwise
Select this menu item to set the direction of the current Planet.
Clockwise
Rotate the planet clockwise.
CounterClockwise
Rotate the planet counterclockwise.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.7. Stars Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Stars
Set -> Stars -> None
Set -> Stars -> Type 1
Set -> Stars -> Type 2
Set -> Stars -> Type 3
This menu items controls the activation of the Stars option in Planets.
None
Turn off Stars.
Type 1
Use Type 1 stars.
Type 2
Use Type 2 stars.
Type 3
Use Type 3 stars.
Tips:
Stars will only activate if the current Planet support stars (only actual
planets support stars, no transformational planets). If Random Planets. is
active, stars may be disabled if the next random planet selected does not
support stars.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.8. Location Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Location
Set -> Location -> Left
Set -> Location -> Right
These menu items control the location of the spinning planet.
Left
Display the spinning planet on the left.
Right
Display the spinning planet on the right.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.9. Hide Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Hide
Set -> Hide -> Unhide on Exit
Set -> Hide -> All
These menu items control the Hide options.
Unhide on Exit
Do not hide the Title Bar/Menu when Planets starts, even if it is hidden
on exit. (You must use Alt+s to save this option while Planets is
minimized if you want this to occur.)
All
Hide both the Title Bar and the Menu Bar (the default value).
Related information:
o Hide Information
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.10. Startup Dialog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Startup DIalog
This menu choice turns the startup dialog (About Planets) on/off.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.11. Fonts Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Fonts
Set -> Fonts -> Default
Set -> Fonts -> Planets v1.2
This menu item will let you select the fonts for Planets.
Default Fonts
The default system fonts (System Proportional, 10pt.).
Planets v1.2
Planets v1.2 specific fonts.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.12. Pointers Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set -> Pointers
This menu item activates/deactivates the unique Planets pointers.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Help Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Help -> Help Menu
Use the choices on the Help pull-down to display:
Help index
Displays the index of help menu.
General Help
Provides detailed information on the kinds of help available and how to
use help.
Using Help
Displays some information about Planets program.
Keys Help
Displays a list of keys usage.
Product Information
Displays information on this product.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.1. General Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Help -> Help for Help
Use this choice to obtain information on how to use the Help facility.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.2. Extended ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Help -> General Help
Use this choice to get general help for the program. General help provides
general information about the Planets program.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.3. Tutorial of Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Help -> Keys
Use this choice to see a list of keys and a description of the function of the
keys.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4. Key Assigments ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Help -> Keys
The list of keys is arranged in groups.
Planets Mouse Actions
Mouse Button 1 single click
Activates Planets if it is inactive (if the user was using another
window).
Mouse Button 1 double click
Reverses direction of Planet (title/menu bar showing) or Restores title
and menu bars (if hidden).
Mouse Button 2 single click
Advances to Next Planet (title/menu bar showing) or Displays popup menu
(title/menu bar hidden).
Mouse Button 2 double click
Bring up Planetary Settings
Accelerator Keys
Alt+A
Bring up Alarms Menu.
Alt+P
Bring up Planets Menu
F12
Activate/Deactivate Planetary Rotation.
Alt+D, Alt+M
Hide/Unhide, Menu Show/Erase
Alt+S
Save Settings
Up Arrow
Advance to next planet.
Down Arrow
Go to previous planet.
Alt+X, F3
Exit Planets
Help Keys
F1
Get help
Esc
Previous Help Panel, or End help if only one panel
Alt
Switch TO/OUT action bar
Alt+F4
End help or End program
System Keys
Alt+Esc
Switch to the next program, including full-screen programs
Ctrl+Esc
Switch to the Task List
Window Keys
Underlined letter
Move among the choices on the action bar and pull-downs submenu or execute
the function chosen
Alt+Underlined letter
Execute the function chosen immediately
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Help -> Help Index
Use this choice to display the help index.
The help index lists the titles of the help information that is available.
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Selecting Hide will shrink the size of Planets by erasing both the title bar
and the menu bar.
Double-click anywhere on the Planets screen to return the title bar and menu
bar.
Related information:
o Hide Menu Options
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Press Exit to exit planets.
Related information:
o Saving Defaults On Exit
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My lovely wife!
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Warning Levels: See Numerical Statistics or Graphical Statistics.
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