TealEcho User's Manual

By Vince Lee
and Tex Tennison
Program Version 2.05
Last Updated: Mar 3, 2000 Important note: Before updating or deleting any Hackmaster program, be sure to disable the application first in the Hackmaster control screen.

Description

Thank you for trying TealEcho. This is a simple application that provides a visual on-screen reference to make entering of graffiti characters more intuitive and error-free.

One of the unfortunate limitations of the PalmPilot is the fact that the display area doesn't extend down to the text entry area. Consequently, you aren't shown the actual stroke you're entering, leading to more mistakes than would ordinarily occur.

Basically, what TealEcho does is add this capability to your Pilot. When you write a letter or number into the graffiti area, your strokes are echoed as an overlay in the display area above, giving you instant feedback about your stroke. When you lift the pen, the overlay is erased, leaving just the normal display.

Installing

This archive contains the files:

TEALECHO.DOC
This doc in text format
TEALECHO.HTM
This doc in HTML format
TEALECHO.PRC
The TealEcho program file
ECHODOC.PRC
This doc in TealDoc format
HACKMSTR.PRC
The HackMaster System Extensions Manager
REGISTER.HTM
TealPoint Registration form in HTML format
REGISTER.DOC
TealPoint Registration form in text format
TealEcho uses the HackMaster System Extensions Manager by Edward Keyes (*See references below). This is a safe and standard way to add and manage extended system functionality on the Pilot.

Use the Pilot installer to install the program file TEALECHO.PRC and HACKMSTR.PRC. TealEcho will not appear as a standard program of it's own, but instead is activated through HackMaster. To turn on TealEcho, simply click on the HackMaster icon in the applications launcher, and click on the checkmark next to the TealEcho entry in the Hacks list.

Configure Window

TealEcho supports a number of options to let you customize its behavior and appearance. The TealEcho configure window can be found inside the application Hackmaster. Open it by starting Hackmaster and tapping on the '+' (plus) button next to the 'TealEcho' entry in the list of system extensions.

The following options are supported:

Use thicker line
Draws your stroke with a wider ink line for easier visibility
Clear background
Erases a rectangle behind the graffiti stroke when you write so it's easier to see
Show frame
Show an outline frame around the stroke corresponding to the graffiti area
Thick frame
When the above option is active, renders the outline frame with double-width lines
Force bg erase
Performs a null drawing operation around the drawing stroke to force the third-party system extension BackDropEZ to redraw the screen around the stroke.
Draw in corner
Draws the graffiti stroke and optional rectangle shifted to the left side of the screen, away from the user's hand.
Use LR corner
When the above option is on, shifts the stroke to the right instead for left-handed users.

Compatibility

As we cannot control the style and robustness of other products, we cannot guarantee compatibility with PalmPilot applications beyond those included from Palm Computing. However, we try to resolve compatibility issues as best we can.

Defragger
Be sure to disable TealEcho before running a memory management program like Defragger or Recycle.
BackdropEZ
Turn off TealEcho first before enabling BackdropEZ. Then, turn it back on afterwards. Also, check the 'Force bg erase' option in the TealEcho preferences screen. This should catch most screen erase problems, but EZBackdrop might still miss some in fast-changing displays.

Using the Program

Once installed, Simply write in the graffiti area. Your stroke should appear in the lower middle region of the display as you write.

Revision History

Contact Info

TealEcho is By TealPoint Software
(c) 1997-1999 All Rights Reserved.
TealPoint Software
454 Las Gallinas Ave PMB #318
San Rafael, CA 94903-3618
We look forward to hearing from you.

Please visit us at www.tealpoint.com, or
email us at contact@tealpoint.com.

Thank you.
*HackMaster is By Edward Keyes, DaggerWare Software
www.daggerware.com

Registering

Currently, you may register by snail mail, electronically through our website with a credit card and a secured server, or through PilotGear HQ at 1-800-741-9070. For the first option, the enclosed registration form is provided for your convenience. You may use this form or simply send the following to the address above.

Disclaimer

We at TealPoint Software are committed to providing quality, easy-to-use software. However, this product is provided without warranty and the user accepts full resposibility for any damages, consequential or otherwise, resulting from its use.

This archive is freely redistributable, provided it is made available only in its complete, unmodified form with no additional files and for noncommercial purposes only. Any other use must have prior written authorization from TealPoint Software.

Unauthorized commercial use includes, but is not limited to:

  1. A product for sale.
  2. Accompanying a product for sale.
  3. Accompanying a magazine, book or other publication for sale.
  4. Distribution with "Media", "Copying" or other incidental costs.
  5. Available for download with access or download fees.
This program may be used on a trial basis for 30 days. The program will continue to function afterwards. However, if after this time you wish to continue using it, please register with us for the nominal fee listed in the program.

If you do choose to register with us, please also register HackMaster with DaggerWare if you have not already done so.
Thank you.