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- =================
- C o m p u S h o w
- =================
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- Standard Version 8.51a
-
- for the
- IBM PC, XT, AT, PCjr, PS/2 (and compatibles)
- with
-
- Hercules Monochrome Graphics Adapter
- or
- Color Graphics Adapter (CGA)
- or
- Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA)
- or
- Multi-Color Graphics Array (MCGA)
- or
- Video Graphics Array (VGA)
-
-
-
- Execute the program by typing CSHOW (and a <Carriage Return>) at your DOS
- prompt. The program will require between 175k and 255k of available memory
- (depending on the "start-up options" specified.) If the program displays an
- "Insufficient memory" message, you need to make more memory available.
- (Remove some memory-resident programs, for example.)
-
- Start-Up Options
- ================
-
- "Command-line switches" allow you to control graphics video features and the
- way that the program allocates memory for various purposes.
-
- Video Hardware Identification
- -----------------------------
-
- CompuShow should recognize the type of video adapter present in your computer
- (Hercules, CGA, EGA, MCGA, or VGA). In case the detect routine fails to
- identify the correct adapter, a command-line switch will override the
- automatic routine:
-
- >CShow +H (or +h) force Hercules mode
- >CShow +C (or +c) force CGA mode
- >CShow +E (or +e) force EGA mode
- >CShow +M (or +m) force MCGA mode
- >CShow +V (or +v) force VGA mode
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- "Super-Ega"
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- A "/" switch is used to indicate the presence of a 480 line "Super-EGA"
- adapter. The program knows about several:
-
- >CShow /A ( or /a ) Ahead Systems
- >CShow /G ( or /g ) Genoa
- >CShow /P ( or /p ) Paradise AutoSwitch EGA-480
- >CShow /T ( or /t ) Tseng
- >CShow /V ( or /v ) "VGA" (eg. the Zenith "VGA")
-
- These commands specify graphics modes 38, 115, 80, 37, and 18 respectively,
- which puts each card in 480 line EGA mode. Other 480 line cards may be
- identified by supplying the (decimal) graphics mode number, for example:
-
- >CShow /45 to use mode 45 for 640x480 EGA
-
- Hardware-Specific Video Drivers:
- --------------------------------
-
- The "+S" command-line switch tells the program to load a specific video
- driver, for example:
-
- >CShow +sP1
-
- loads the "P1" video driver ("videoP1.drv"). The video drivers support a wide
- variety of hardware-specific graphics modes. Some modes may not be available
- on your video adapter. For example, 640x480x256 modes require a 512k VGA. If
- you have a 256k adapter, a 640x480x256 mode won't work.
-
- To set up a "default" video driver to be used whenever the program is
- started:
- >copy videoP1.drv video.drv
-
- (With no "+S" switch specified, the program will load file "VIDEO.DRV".)
-
- +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
- | FOR A COMPLETE, UP-TO-DATE LISTING OF THE VIDEO DRIVERS, SEE README.DOC |
- +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
-
- Optional Features
- -----------------
-
- A "#" switch is used to specify optional features:
-
- >CShow #E ( or #e ) DISABLES horizontal EGA panning
-
- Some EGA adapters have trouble with horizontal panning. If your EGA display
- is "scrambled", use this switch.
-
- >CShow #J ( or #j ) ENABLES PCjr/Tandy-1000 video modes
-
- The program will reserve 32k of memory required for these special video
- modes. (Without this switch, the memory is available for the program to use
- for other purposes.)
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- >CShow #MS ( or #ms ) allocate MEMORY for a SMALL buffer
- >CShow #MM ( or #mm ) allocate MEMORY for a MEDIUM buffer
- >CShow #ML ( or #ml ) allocate MEMORY for a LARGE buffer
-
- This option allows you to control the amount of memory that the program
- reserves for reading the graphics file. The small buffer is 2k, the medium
- buffer is 25k, and the large buffer is 50k. A medium (25k) buffer is the
- default. (The size of the read buffer DOES NOT determine the maximum size
- file that the program can display: a 45k GIF requires 23 reads with a 2k
- buffer, 2 reads with a 25k buffer, and 1 read with a 50k buffer.)
-
- >CShow #D300
-
- This option allows you to control the amount of memory reserved for the file
- directory. The "default" is 120 files. You may specify any number from 0 to
- 9999.
-
- >CShow #Q
-
- Turns off the sounds that the program makes (Quiet).
-
- Dual Monitor Operation
- ======================
-
- On a system with both a monochrome and color graphics (CGA, EGA, VGA, etc.)
- adapter installed, start the program on the monochrome monitor to operate in
- dual monitor mode. The directory screen will appear on the monochrome
- monitor, and graphics images on the color graphics monitor.
-
- When you finish displaying a graphic, press <Carriage Return> to leave the
- graphic image on screen, or <ESCape> to clear the graphics screen.
-
- The CompuShow Screen
- ====================
-
- The program will start by retrieving and sorting a directory of your disk
- files. The top three lines of the screen show the current date, day, a
- running time-of-day clock, and identify the directory display (eg. A:\*.* or
- C:\PICS\*.GIF). The center twenty lines of the screen contain the sorted disk
- file directory.
-
- Below the directory display is a prompt and input area. The input area is
- actually a forty-six character window over a sixty-three character field. The
- window will scroll to allow you to enter up to sixty-three characters.
-
- The bottom line of the screen is used to display "shift-status". The current
- status of the CAPS Lock, Insert, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock, as well as either
- shift key, Ctrl, or Alt key is indicated.
-
- [F1] for Help
- =============
-
- At the input field (or in the directory), press the [F1] function key to pop
- up a quick-reference Help Screen with a brief description of the options
- available.
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- [Shift-F1] for Information
- ==========================
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- At the input field (or in the directory), hold a shift key and press the [F1]
- function key to pop up a Program Information box, which identifies the
- options you've specified and the amount of memory used by the program for
- various purposes. Several of the start-up options control the way the program
- allocates memory. This is important for several reasons.
-
- - Display memory (the size of "VScreen", the virtual screen) determines the
- extents for panning GIF images. For example, to pan an 800x600x256 GIF
- requires 480,000 bytes of "display memory". With less display memory, you
- won't be able to pan all the way to the bottom.
-
- The "#MS" start-up option allocates a small read buffer, which leaves more
- memory for a large virtual screen.
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- - If you have a lot of files in the directory, and the program needs memory
- to pop up a box, it will have to "abandon" the sorted file list. When you
- return to the directory screen, the program will retrieve, sort, and re-
- display the directory, and you will be placed at the first file on the
- first screen.
-
- The "#D" option allows you to reserve memory for a directory of up to 9999
- files, so that the program won't have to "abandon" it to pop up boxes.
- Keep in mind that reserving memory for a large directory leaves less
- memory for the virtual screen.
-
- The Directory Display
- =====================
-
- The (initial) directory display "format" depends on the number of files
- displayed.
-
- Up to 40 files: The file name, size, date and time are displayed.
- The files are listed in two columns.
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- 41 to 80 files: The file name and size are displayed.
- The files are listed in four columns.
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- 81 to 120+ files: The file name is displayed.
- The files are listed in six columns.
-
- The program automatically selects a format to display as many files as
- possible on each screen. If you have more than one screen of files, press
- PgDn/PgUp (with the cursor in the input area) to view the next/previous
- directory screen.
-
- Changing the directory display
- ==============================
-
- - At the input area, you may change to a different disk drive by typing the
- drive designation and pressing the [F2] key. For example, type "A:" and
- press [F2] to switch to drive A:.
-
- You may also change to a different sub-directory. Type the sub-directory
- name in the input area and press [F2]. The sub-directory specification can
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- be any form acceptable in a DOS "ChDir" command, such as "\" or
- "..\..\OTHER". You can also combine a drive and sub-directory change, such
- as "B:\PICS".
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- - Press [F3] to "toggle" between the "compressed" directory display (four or
- six columns) and a "wide" directory display (two columns, including the
- file name, size, date, and time.)
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- - Enter a directory mask and press [F4]. For example, type "*.GIF" and press
- [F4] to limit the directory display to all files with a ".GIF" file name
- extension. Press [F4] with a blank mask to reset the directory mask to
- "*.*" to display all files.
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- - Press [F5] to "toggle" between "files only" (the default) and "full
- directory" mode. The "full directory" display lists the disk volume label,
- "hidden files", and sub-directories, including "." (this sub-directory) and
- ".." (the directory "above").
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- Selecting a file to display
- ===========================
-
- Method 1: Enter the name of the file
- ------------------------------------
-
- Type the name of any file and press <Carriage Return> to select it. Note that
- you may use this method to enter the name of a file that is not in the
- displayed file list (from a different disk or sub-directory.) Simply type the
- full name of the file, specifying the disk drive and sub-directory location,
- as needed (eg. "c:\pics\special\hidden\other.gif"). When you press <Carriage
- Return>, the file will be retrieved, or a "beep" will sound if it was not
- found.
-
- Method 2: Selecting from the directory list
- -------------------------------------------
-
- To select a file from the on-screen directory, press the "up arrow" cursor
- key to move into the directory display. Moving around the directory:
-
- - "Down arrow" ("Up arrow") moves you to the next (previous) file.
-
- - At the last (first) file on the screen, you move to the next
- (previous) screen, if there is one.
-
- - PgDn (PgUp) moves you to the bottom (top) of the column.
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- - At the bottom (top) of the column, you move to the next (previous)
- screen.
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- - Ctrl-PgDn (Ctrl-PgUp) moves you to the next (previous) screen.
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- - Ctrl-End (Ctrl-Home) moves you immediately to the last (first) screen.
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- - A letter key (A..Z) moves you to the next file starting with that letter.
- Type "A" repeatedly to move to each file starting with "A".
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- When you find a graphics file that you want to display, press <Carriage
- Return>. (If you change your mind, press ESCape to return the cursor to the
- input area without selecting a file.)
-
- Directory "Goodies"
- ===================
-
- There are four "file functions" available while you're "in the directory":
-
- ChDir At a sub-directory, press <Carriage Return> to change to that sub-
- directory. (Sub-directories are displayed when you select the "full
- directory" mode by pressing [F5].) Sub-directories appear at the
- beginning of the sorted list, and are identified by <DIR>. Remember
- that "." is "this directory" (so nothing happens when you attempt to
- change to "."), and ".." is "the directory above".
-
- DEL Press Alt-D to delete the current file. A box will pop up asking you
- to confirm that you want to delete the file. Press "Y" or "N".
-
- REN Press Alt-R to REName the current file. A box will pop up asking for
- the new file name. Enter the new name, or press ESCape (or just leave
- it blank and press <carriage return>) to change your mind about
- renaming it.
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- COPY Press Alt-C to copy the current file. A box will pop up asking for the
- "destination" file name. Enter the name, or press ESCape (or just
- leave it blank and press <carriage return>) to change your mind about
- copying it.
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- NOTE: While parallel to the DOS commands "REN" and "COPY", these functions
- are different in one important respect. Alt-R and Alt-C do not accept any
- "short-cuts", such as "?" or "*" wildcards for Alt-R and Alt-C, or
- "destination only" for Alt-C:
-
- Valid DOS command CShow function
- ---------------------- -------------------------
- REN NUMBER1.GIF N1.* Alt-R (name>) N1.GIF (N1.* won't work)
- COPY NUMBER1.GIF N1.* Alt-C (name>) N1.GIF (N1.* won't work)
- COPY NUMBER2.GIF B: Alt-C (name>) B:NUMBER2.GIF (B: won't work)
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- Once a file has been selected
- =============================
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- The program will read and examine the file to see if it is a supported
- graphics file.
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- If the file is not one of the supported graphics types, a box will pop up
- indicating that it is an unknown (or un-supported) file type. Press any key
- to make another selection.
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- If the file is a supported graphics format, a "Graphics Information Box" will
- pop up with information about the file and display options.
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- RLE Graphics
- ============
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- The RLE format supports "Medium" (128x96) and "High" (256x192) resolution
- monochrome graphics. The information box should indicate either:
-
- 192 rows of High Resolution RLE
- or
- 96 rows of Medium Resolution RLE
-
- One display mode is indicated, either CGA or Hercules. (There is nothing to
- gain by displaying in a color or higher resolution mode, since RLE is "black
- and white", and looks best in 320 x 200 format.)
-
- - Type "1" to display the RLE image.
-
- While the RLE image is displayed:
-
- - Press "I" to Invert the image. Some RLE images (radar/weather maps,
- for example) should be "inverted", which reverses black and white,
- before printing. Without inverting, you would print a black page with
- white lines.
-
- - With the enhanced program, you may print the image by pressing "P"
- (or ^P).
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- - Type <Carriage Return> to return to the RLE information box.
-
- - At the information box, the image may be re-displayed by typing "1" again.
-
- - Type "0" (zero) (or <Carriage Return>) when finished with this file. The
- RLE information box will disappear and you will be returned to the main
- directory screen, ready to select another file to display.
-
- GIF Graphics
- ============
-
- The information box for a GIF (pronounced "JIF") graphics file indicates the
- GIF signature and version. CompuShow version 8 supports GIF version "87a". If
- the GIF file is an unknown (future) version, you will hear a "buzzer" sound,
- and the GIF version will blink. The width, height, and number of colors in
- the image are also shown.
-
- The number of display options will depend on the type of display adapter and
- monitor that you are using:
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- GIF display modes \ video display: Herc Cga Ega Ega-480 MCGA VGA
- +-------------------------------------------+----+---+---+-------+----+---+
- | 320x200 / 640x200 / 720x348 monochrome | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
- | 320x200 4 color (4 palettes) | | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
- | 640x200 4 color "PCjr/Tandy" | | O | O | O | O | O |
- | 320x200 16 color "PCjr/Tandy" | | O | O | O | O | O |
- | 320x200 16 color EGA | | | Y | Y | | Y |
- | 640x200 16 color EGA | | | Y | Y | | Y |
- | 640x350 16 color EGA | | | Y | Y | | Y |
- | 640x350 monochrome | | | Y | | | |
- | 640x480 16 color EGA/VGA | | | | Y | | Y |
- | 640x480 monochrome | | | | Y | Y | Y |
- | 320x200 256 color MCGA | | | | | Y | Y |
- +-------------------------------------------+----+---+---+-------+----+---+
- O=Optional: See Start-Up Options
-
- - On all video displays, there are fifteen monochrome display modes assigned
- the letters A through O, where A is the lightest display, H is a "median",
- and O is the darkest. (On an EGA/VGA display, use mode "P" to display in
- monochrome.) If the image is 320-wide or narrower, it's displayed using a
- "monochrome dithered" technique, which expands the image to 640 wide. The
- primary purpose for displaying a GIF image in a monochrome mode is to
- prepare it for printing, since images are printed WYSIWYG ("What You See Is
- What You Get".)
-
- - If the image is 320x200 (or smaller) you will also see a "Zoom" option on
- EGA/VGA systems, to Zoom the image to 640x400. Images displayed in this
- mode will have much "truer" colors than when displayed in 320x200x16 color
- mode.
-
- - If you've loaded a video driver (see "Hardware-Specific Graphics Modes",
- above) you will see up to seven additional options ("S".."Y") provided by
- the video driver. Some of these display modes may not be supported on your
- video card (they may require more video RAM, a different type of monitor,
- etc.)
-
- Video drivers provide "extended" and "simulated" graphics modes. For
- example, "S= 640x480x256" might be an extended graphics mode supported on a
- "Super-VGA" adapter, where "T: 320x480x256" is a simulated mode, where the
- video driver uses the 640x480 extended mode, and displays the GIF "double-
- wide". The "=" or ":" following the letter identifies an extended or
- simulated mode.
-
- You may display the GIF image in ANY MODE LISTED. The "recommended" modes
- will be highlighted, the "inappropriate" modes will be listed in a dim text
- color. This "recommendation" is based on the width and height of the image
- compared to the physical screen dimensions in each mode. For example, if you
- display a 320x200 image in EGA 640x200 mode, the image will be "compressed"
- in the left half of the screen. NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT IMAGES LARGER THAN THE
- PHYSICAL SCREEN MAY BE PANNED, as described below.
-
- - Type the number (or letter) to display the GIF image in that mode.
-
- As the GIF image is being displayed, press ESCape or Ctrl-C to interrupt
- (and abort) display of the rest of the image. (The partial GIF image will
- remain on the screen. Type <Carriage Return> to return to the GIF
- information box.)
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- While the GIF image is displayed:
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- - Images larger than the PHYSICAL SCREEN can be "panned", using the up,
- down, left and right cursor arrow keys. Press a key (once) to pan in
- that direction. Panning will stop at the end of the image, or may be
- interrupted by pressing any key. (Note that you may need to turn
- NumLock off to use your cursor keys to pan.) In addition:
-
- Home/End jump to the upper-left/lower-right corner,
- Ctrl-Lft/Ctrl-Rgt jump "one screen width" Left/Right,
- Ctrl-Home/Ctrl-End jump "one screen height" Up/Down.
-
- - The EGA/VGA display pans both vertically and horizontally, and can
- accommodate 16 color images up to 320x1638, 640x819, or 1024x512.
-
- - Other display modes (including hardware-specific modes) pan both
- vertically and horizontally, with the maximum size dependent upon
- the amount of memory available. (The [Shift-F1] information box
- indicates the size of the "virtual screen".)
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- - The "brightness" of any monochrome (mode A..P) display may be
- adjusted, as described below.
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- - On an EGA/MCGA/VGA monitor, you may adjust the appearance of the
- COLOR image, as described below.
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- - With the enhanced program, you may print an image displayed in
- monochrome (modes A..O or P) by pressing "P" (or ^P).
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- - Type <Carriage Return> to return to the GIF information box.
-
- - At the information box, you may re-display the GIF image in the same or a
- different mode by typing the number or letter corresponding to the desired
- mode.
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- - Type "0" (zero) (or <Carriage Return>) when finished with this file. The
- GIF information box will disappear and you will be returned to the main
- directory screen, ready to select another file to display.
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- GIF Errors
- ----------
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- If there's an error in the GIF file, the program will make a "buzzer" sound
- as the error is encountered. When you return to the GIF information box, the
- error description and location are shown on the top line:
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- Version: GIF87a, 320x200x256 Error: End Of File at 36050 [00]
-
- The possible errors are: Bad Block ID, Bad MinCode, End of File, Interlace
- Overrun, and Sequential Overrun. In all cases, an error indicates that the
- GIF file is damaged (perhaps in downloading), or was incorrectly encoded in
- the first place.
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- Adjusting a MONOCHROME image
- ----------------------------
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- An image displayed in EGA/VGA monochrome mode P may be adjusted by pressing
- PgUp to make the image brighter, or PgDn to make it darker. This brightness
- adjustment is instantaneous.
-
- An image displayed in a Hercules, CGA, or MCGA monochrome mode (A..O) may be
- adjusted by pressing PgUp to make the image brighter, or PgDn to make it
- darker. You may also adjust the image to a particular brightness by pressing
- the letter key (A..O). This "adjustment" is accomplished by re-displaying the
- image. The previous image is left on the screen, so you can see the effect of
- the adjustment as the new image replaces the former display. (Displaying an
- image in monochrome mode H and then pressing PgUp results in the same image
- as monochrome mode G.)
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- Adjusting a COLOR image
- -----------------------
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- EGA:
- ----
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- CompuShow uses a "color dithering" technique for displaying GIF images:
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- - with more than 16 colors,
- - which are 320 wide (or narrower),
- - when displayed in mode Z ("Zoomed" to 640 wide).
-
- This technique allows the program to "simulate" over 2000 colors using a 16
- color EGA palette. These dithered images may not be adjusted.
-
- Nowever, you can adjust the colors of a non-dithered image displayed in EGA
- modes 7, 9, or Z. The sixteen colors displayed are numbered 0 to 9 and A to
- F. Color zero is always the background. To select a color to adjust, type the
- color number (0..9 or A..F). That color will flash three times, so that you
- can see where it is on the screen and decide whether it should be adjusted.
- There are two methods for adjusting colors:
-
- - A selected color may be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the Red,
- Green, or Blue component:
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- RED: decrease [F1] [F2] increase
- GREEN: decrease [F3] [F4] increase
- BLUE: decrease [F5] [F6] increase
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- Each color has a Red, Green, and Blue component with a "weight" of 0..3, so
- pressing [F2] four times will step through all four levels of Red.
- [ 4 (Red) x 4 (Green) x 4 (Blue) = the palette of sixty-four colors. ]
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- - You may "step through" all sixty-four colors in color number sequence:
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- COLOR NUMBER: decrease [F7] [F8] increase
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- The adjusted palette may be saved to disk by pressing Alt-F10 (hold down the
- Alt key and type the [F10] function key.) The palette is saved in a file with
- the same "base" file name as the GIF file, and a "CSH" extension. (The
- palette for GIF file "PUSSY.GIF" will be saved in "PUSSY.CSH".)
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- When you display the GIF file in mode 7, 9, or Z, the program automatically
- retrieves the saved palette.
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- To return to the original color palette, press [F9]; press [F10] to use the
- saved color palette.
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- Pressing [F9] and [F10] will allow you to instantly review the differences
- between the original GIF palette and your adjusted palette.
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- MCGA/VGA:
- ---------
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- On an MCGA or VGA adapter, you can adjust the colors of a GIF image displayed
- in any 16 color mode (5, 6, 7, 9, or Z) or 256 color mode (8), including any
- extended "Super-VGA" modes (S..Y).
-
- - PgUp/PgDn increases/decreases the "brightness" of the image.
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- - The color may be adjusted:
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- RED: decrease [F1] [F2] increase
- GREEN: decrease [F3] [F4] increase
- BLUE: decrease [F5] [F6] increase
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- The adjusted palette may be saved to disk by pressing Alt-F10 (hold down the
- Alt key and type the [F10] function key.) The palette is saved in a file with
- the same "base" file name as the GIF file, and a "CSW" extension for 256
- color palettes or a "CSV" extension for 16 color palettes. (The palette for
- GIF file "PUPPY.GIF" will be saved in "PUPPY.CSW" or "PUPPY.CSV".)
-
- As with EGA palettes, the program will automatically retrieve a saved palette
- and [F9] and [F10] allow you to review the differences between the original
- GIF colors and the adjusted palette.
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- MCGA/VGA Grayscale:
- -------------------
-
- On an MCGA or VGA adapter, any image displayed in a 16 or 256 color mode may
- be instantly converted to a "Grayscale", by pressing Alt-G, and back to a
- color display by pressing Alt-C. While the grayscale image is displayed, PgUp
- and PgDn adjust the brightness of the image.
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- Quitting CompuShow
- ==================
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- At the input area, press ESCape to exit the program and return to DOS.
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- The Enhanced Program
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- The enhanced program (CompuShow version 8.51b) includes all features of the
- standard program, plus:
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- graphics in a "stand-alone" or "operator attended" mode.
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- and specify a number of "start-up" options, making the command-line
- switches unnecessary. You can also automatically log to a disk drive
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- CompuShow is copyrighted software. However, you are encouraged to copy and
- share CompuShow with others according to the following requirements:
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- CompuShow program(s), User's Guide, and all associated files may be
- freely copied and shared as long as ALL FILES ARE INCLUDED.
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- The Standard Version (8.51a) may be freely copied and shared with others,
- so long as no charge is made for the software. The files may be distributed
- via modem from bulletin board systems provided that ALL FILES are transmitted
- (archived) together.
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- The Enhanced Version (8.51b) may be freely copied and shared with others,
- so long as no charge is made. The files may be distributed via modem from
- bulletin board systems, provided that ALL FILES are transmitted (archived)
- together, and no fee is charged. NO FILES on the disk may be distributed
- unless ALL FILES are included.
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- WHY SHAREWARE?
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- A few years ago, we advertised a (much simpler) program in a national
- computer magazine. Our advertising cost was so high that, even with a retail
- price of $45, we never reached "break-even"! The ShareWare concept turns
- CompuShow into its own ad! Our costs are reduced, and we can price the
- program accordingly.
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- ShareWare let's you "try it before you buy it"! You can determine whether a
- program works properly and how easy it is to use, before you pay for it.
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- WHY REGISTER?
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- Since CompuShow is a ShareWare product, we don't receive a penny when you
- download it from CompuServe or a bulletin board, or receive it on a disk of
- ShareWare programs.
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- Since version 1.7 was released in July 1987, we have continued to improve
- and enhance the program, and have completed seven new versions. Most of the
- enhancements were suggested by our registered users, and most of our
- registered users have upgraded as new versions are announced. They like
- CompuShow and the improvements that their registration fees have made
- possible!
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- If you use CompuShow, you must register:
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- - Your registration fee makes it possible for us to continue to improve the
- program and to provide similar high quality software at reasonable
- prices.
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- - For your $20 registration fee you receive the LATEST VERSION of the
- ENHANCED PROGRAM.
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- - As a registered user of the enhanced program, you will be notified as new
- versions are released, and may upgrade for a nominal charge.
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- - Registered users may purchase other CaSSS software at reduced prices.
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- - IF YOU USE THE PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, YOU MUST REGISTER.
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- Registering for the Enhanced Program
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- For your convenience, we've included an order form (OFORM.DOC) with space for
- all the required information. (Complete it by hand or with a word processor.)
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- Prices as of January, 1990
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- Basic registration, 5.25" disk............................. $20
- To receive a 3.5" disk, please add......................... $ 1
- For overseas delivery, please add.......................... $ 2
- Arizona residents, please include 7% sales tax.............
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- - Credit Card: Indicate Visa or MasterCard, card number, and expiration
- date.
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- - Check or Money Order: must be in U.S. funds, drawn on a U.S. bank. (A
- Canadian Postal Money Order in US Dollars is acceptable.)
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- - Sorry, no CODs or Purchase Orders.
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- - The $2 for overseas shipping DOES NOT APPLY to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada or
- Mexico.
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- Electronic Mail: CompuServe EasyPlex: [76555,167]
- (MCI Mail can be routed to CompuServe)
- GE Mail: R.BERRY7
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- U.S. Mail: Canyon State Systems and Software
- Post Office Box 86
- Sedona, AZ. 86336
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- Phone: (602) 282-5070
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- Orders are shipped first class mail, and registration puts you on our mailing
- list for notification when future versions are available. If you're ordering
- through a corporation, college, or university purchasing department, an
- individual's name would be advisable, so that upgrade notices don't get lost
- in "receiving department".
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- Uploading to a Bulletin Board:
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- As mentioned, we encourage you to copy and share CompuShow with others. We do
- ask, however, that you be considerate when you upload to a BBS (or give a
- copy to a friend, computer club, or user group.) A number of users have
- called asking for help because the CompuShow that they downloaded from a BBS
- was missing documentation, and/or support files. Be kind to the other guy! If
- you're going to upload to a BBS, be sure you include ALL FILES in your
- upload. Not only is this a requirement for distribution as ShareWare, but
- it's also the only way to be fair to the people who download it!
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- BBS SysOps and ShareWare Distributors:
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- We appreciate the distribution of CompuShow on electronic bulletin boards and
- ShareWare disks. If you have a version of CompuShow which may be outdated or
- incomplete, or you just want to be sure you have the latest version, contact
- me. I'll send you the most current version (at no charge), and put you on a
- mailing list to automatically receive free upgrades when available.
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- Thank you for your support: Bob Berry
- Canyon State Systems and Software
- Post Office Box 86
- Sedona, Az. 86336
- (602) 282-5070
- CompuServe: [76555,167]
- GEnie: R.BERRY7
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- Copyright (c) 1990, Canyon State Systems and Software (tm), Sedona, Az.
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