TealEcho User's Manual

By Vince Lee
and Tex Tennison
Last Updated: July 9, 1997

Revisions: Version 1.05 - Now works properly in dialog boxes.
Version 1.07 - Now even better with dialog boxes.
Version 1.08 - More stable
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
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.

Using the Program

Simply write in the graffiti area. Your stroke should appear in the lower middle region of the display.

Contact Info

TealEcho is By Vince Lee, TealPoint Software
(c) 1997 All Rights Reserved.
TealPoint Software
454 Las Gallinas Ave, Suite #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

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 use, please also register HackMaster with DaggerWare if you have not already done so.
Thank you.