HOFPoints by Michal Janak
Wellcome to
HOFPoints, Version 3.8
(C) 1995-1998 Bc. Michal Janak
All Rights Reserved
����Important����� Shareware & registering
���Introduction��� About this program and distribution
����Disclaimer���� Important note
���Requirements��� What you need
��How�it�use�it��� How use program
�����History������ Past and future
����Greetings����� Thanks to some persons
������author������ My address and something about me
(I must apologize to all for my not very good english)
important
HOFPOints is SHAREWARE.
In this version isn't program cripled (all functions are working). But
there is requester with 10s delay on start and at the end of program.
If you are using this program frequently or you�want�version without
waiting,�please send shareware fee by snail mail to author
UK pounds 2 (preffered)
DM 5
CZK 90
(I think,that this isn't too much for my spent�time�in�developing�this�program)
( Or equivalent way is send me registered version of your program
but after agreement with me )
After you register I will send you�last�version�and�I will send to You
automaticaly new�versions in future.
!!! registered version you can get only by E-mail !!!
!!! DO NOT copy registered version to other people !!!
You can freely distribute this
program,�but�you�can�not�change�any�part�of�this�package�and this
package�must�contain�this�files:
HOFPoints main executable
HOFPoints.info info file for executable
HOFPoints.guide amigaguide document
HOFPoints.guide.info info file for this guide
HOFPoints.dat datafile for HOFPoints
(this�file�do�not�edit�by�hand�(in�word�editors))
HOFPoints.pic document picture
fonts draver containing Ruby 15 & DBfont 8
Introduction
HOFPoints is a utility for competitors of the Amiga HOF
(Hall�of�Fame),�that�calculates and displays points, which you reach.
In first line is track info. There is track number, track
name�and�length�of�track in metres. On the next line is best time done
in�the�HOF�(track�record), your best time, your points and
time�difference�between�record and�your time. In next line is number called
"need�points". I�must�explain this.�When I want to be placed to 10th place
(for�example), you�can�see in the�last HOF results that on 10th place has
someone�224 points.�then you need at least 224 points to be placed on 10th.
I spent much time on looking for best method for calculating need points
for every track. But I found it and it works well. There is calculation:
/ Px \
need points for track = points + | ---- * (need points-SUM) |
\ S /
where points.....your current track points
Px.........( 1 - (points/20) )
S..........Sum of P1 to P16
From these need points for tracks are calculated time�which you�need for�
this number�of points and time difference between needed�time and�your time.
In the next�row is points difference between needed�points and�your current
number of�points (your score) and the total number�of points�that you get in
the HOF�(but only if record stay unchanged). In last line are positions on
tracks and position in HOF in all.
Your times and score can be printed on printer too.
This program is available from me, newest version
is�available on my home page:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/2064/
or�at�Oliver Roberts web pages:
http://defstar.gre.ac.uk/~oliver/AmigaF1.html
(Amiga Formula One pages is place where you can find many
important informations an many useful programs)
Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER
----------
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF
DATA,�WHETHER�OR�NOT�CAUSED BY USING THIS PROGRAM.
USE THIS PROGRAM ON YOUR OWN RISK.
Requirements
Any Amiga (In this time tested only on My�A1200�2MB�Chip,�130MB�HD and
on A1200 +Blizzard IV +8MB FAST RAM
and +Blizzard 1240 T/ERC +16MB FAST RAM)
Ruby 15 and DBFont 8 in
FONTS:directory�(included�in�package),�file�called hofpoints.dat in S:
directory (or where�you want�if�you use�TOOLTYPE or CLI�argument ).
Starting program
This program can be started from WorkBench or from CLI
from CLI
--------
If you start this program without
parameter�(only�HOFPOINTS�and�RETURN), program will be loading
datafile�called�hofpoints.dat�from�S:directory.
If you want use file with your own name or placed on another place
type:
HOFPpints
(for examle dh1:simulators/F1GP/HOFPoints dh1:data/hofpoints.dat
dh1:docs/hof2202.guide)
You can use both parameters or one of them.
from WORKBENCH
--------------
Click on program icon.
there are two TOOLTYPE's (for this time, something will
be�added�in�near�future) called
DATAFILE
(for examle DATAFILE=dh1:data/hofpoints.dat)
GUIDEFILE
(for examle GUIDEFILE=dh1:documents/hof2202.guide)
If you do not determine the guide file, the ASL requester will be opened
Using
Use of program
--------------
After start you can see the window ( doc�picture ).
There are some buttons
+-------------------------------------------------+
| Track info: 1 USA 3668 m |
| |
| input: AMIGA HOF |
|-------------+------------+---------+------------|
| �Best�time�|�Your�time�| Points | Time diff. |
| 1:13.663 | 1:15.475 | 10.40 | + 1.812 |
|-------------+------------+---------+------------|
| ��Need�Points� | Need time | Time diff. |
| 224 | 1:14.785 | + 0.690 |
| |------------------|------------|
| Points diff. | |
| + 83.08 | SUM= 140.92 Points |
+-----------------+-------------------------------|
| Track pos 15 HOF pos 15 �positions� |
+-------------------------------------------------|
| |
| Track �1 �2 �3 �4 �5 �6 �7 ��8 |�
| select �9 10 11 12 13 14 15 �16 |�
| |
| ���LOAD��� ���SAVE��� ��PRINT��� ���QUIT����|
+-------------------------------------------------+
Best time
After pressing this button you will be asked for input
new�time�in�input�gadget. In input gadget you write only
seconds�(instead�1:13.333�only�13.333)
Your time
After pressing this button you will be asked for input
new�time�in�input�gadget. (only seconds instead 1:13.456 13.456) time
must�be�between�0 and�59.999. If this time is better than Best�time, then
the�best�time will�be�set to this value too.
If you have not done time for some tracks, please type time 59.998 in
input window for this tracks.
Need time
After pressing this button you will be asked for
input�of�points�you�wat to have as score (posible value is between 0-minimum
and�320�-�maximum�number of points thats you can get ( 16*20=320 )).
From this number are calculated times for each circuits.
Positions
After this choice will be started reading of HOF.guide and from
your�time�and points in HOF will be calculated positions on every track
and�position�in HOF in all. The guide file must be original not altered
file,�that every�player of HOF obtain by E-mail from Edo. Place of this file
you�can�determine by TOOLTYPE or CLI argument. If is not this file
determined by�one�of way, then will be opened ASL requester. In time of
processing you can�see�in input window name of current processed circuit.
This function is called before every printing to printer automaticaly
Track select
this button is for selecting track, you want to see
1 USA 9 Germany
2 Brazil 10 Hungary
3 San Marino 11 Belgium
4 Monaco 12 Italy
5 Canada 13 Portugal
6 Mexico 14 Spain
7 France 15 Japan
8 Great Britain 16 Australia
LOAD
By pressing this button will be reloaded
datafile�from�disk.�This�datafile must be placed in S: directory. Only if
you use�TOOLTYPE�in�icon or�CLI�argument, you can place this file where you
want.
SAVE
After pressing this button will be renamed originaldatafile to
.bak and than will be saved last
data�from�program.�This�.bak file is for person who made some mistake and
want�return�back�their�data or for case of crash machine in time of saving
data.�If you�need�data�from .bak file, you must delete the datafile
and�then�raname�datafile.bak do�datafile (hofpoints.dat.bak to
hofpoints.dat)
PRINT
After�pressing�this�button�and�if�you�have�printer�conected�and�in�ON�state
�������then�w�ill�be�printed�somethig�as�this:
HOFPoints output: (Need points = 224)
Your current HOF position is 15
Nr.Track name Best�time�Your�time�Time�dif.�Points�Need�time�Need�dif. Pos
1 USA 1:13.663 1:14.859 + 1.196 13.61 1:14.785�+�0.074 15
2 BRAZIL 1:08.476 1:10.086 + 1.610 10.81 1:09.519�+�0.567 26
.
.
.
16 AUSTRALIA 1:06.998 1:08.940 +�1.942 8.73 1:08.018�+�0.921 20
/---------------------\
| SUM = 172.49 Points |
\---------------------/
HOFPoints 3.8 by Michal Janak
QUIT
This button will quit this program.
!!! Be sure, you saved changes before doing this operation !!!
History
History:
--------
28-12-95 1.0 first version (in GFA-basic)
without mouse control
some bugs(font problem & problem with datafile)
12-01-96 1.5 removed bug with datafile and added mouse control
23-01-96 2.0 firt public version
rewiten to BlitzBasic2
27-01-96 2.5 some graphics changes and added printings
??-02-96 lost source code due Harddisk failure.
??-02-96 2.6 not public released, rewriten from base
some cosmetics changes
28-02-96 2.8 added printings of zeros in times(instead 1: 7.34
1:07.340), points (13.60 instead 13.6) (thanks to Alan
Strang for this idea)
added printing of differention between your score
and needed score.
From this version program using one TOOLTYPE
and one argument in cli.
not public released
06-03-96 3.0 added calculation of your position on every
track and in HOF (only for registered users).
Some minor changes in code.
09-11-96 3.7 changed calculation of points, because there is new rule
in HOF (107% rule)
New method of calculating needtime(for need points).
Before this change you coul get need time worse than
your actual record.
10-04-98 3.8 Minor update. Only refflects changes of guidefile format
which caused HoFPoints fail on obtaining track positions
Greetings
I thanks to following persons:
Edo Nijmeier - for constructive critics
Oliver Roberts - for placing my product on his web page
& Alan Strang - for some hints (addition of printig zeros
and positions in HOF feature)
Author
If you have any suggestions, bug reports, some hints or money for me,
let me know on my permanent home address:
Michal Janak
Vltavska 11
Brno 625 00
CZECH REPUBLIC
You can contact me via E-mail at this address:
chemont@chemont.anet.cz
About me:
I was studying 4 years on Electrotechnical University in my city. I am
living in Brno - Czech republic (small country in middle Europa). Most of my
free time I am playing F1GP and other simulators. I am watching all Formula
one races. My favourite driver was Damon Hill (and I am still hoping that
He will get another podium finish)
Now I am working in factory as programmer.
(I am too lazy for learning programming in assembler or C, this was my
first program made for use by other people)
My other work:
STRIPHTML
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Only CLI program which strips l html sequences from files. It
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handle multiple files)
SendResults.rexx v2.5
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Arexx script for participants of Amiga F1GP Internet Championship which are
sending results via YAM (freeware mail program).
Converted on 07 Jun 1998 with RexxDoesAmigaGuide2HTML 2.1 by Michael Ranner.
