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- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 1
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-
-
- Warning
- -------
-
- For people that don't like to read instructions (as well as everyone else),
- read this:
-
- 1) You really should read this entire file - at least up to the "Advanced
- Options" section.
-
- 2) If you have a .BMP file called WALPAPER.BMP, YOU SHOULD RENAME IT!
-
- IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS:
- ---------------------
-
- You can contact me on Compuserve at 72301,2164 and Prodigy at CWRF01A.
-
- Telephone support: You may call me. I would prefer to talk on your dime
- <grin>. If I don't answer when you call, and you want me to return it, I
- will return it collect unless you are a registered user. Even so, I may ask
- you to call me right back if it's a long conversation. After all, it's only
- a $15 program - if my phone bill exceeds the registration fee, well, you
- figure it out! Compuserve and Prodigy are the best ways to reach me, as I
- check in at least once a day (usually). (714) 524-5625. I am on Pacific
- Coast time, but I am around almost all the time (it's a home office).
-
- Registration:
- -------------
-
- If you have already registered any prior version of ZiPaper, you do not need
- to register this version. If you haven't registered, please do (see the file
- ZIPAPER.REG - or the form at the end of this file).
-
- Registration gets you:
- a) The right to continue to use this program
- b) The latest version on disk
- c) A small printed manual
- d) An assortment of wallpaper files
-
- Users of older version of ZiPaper:
- ----------------------------------
-
- See the section "Installing over older versions", near the end of this file.
-
- To Print this documentation:
- ----------------------------
-
- "TYPE ZIPAPER.DOC >LPT1:"
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- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 2
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-
- ###########################################################################
- Introduction:
- ###########################################################################
-
- ZiPaper (that's "Zip Paper") is a program that chooses one of your .BMP files
- for use as Windows Wallpaper. There are several programs out that do that,
- though. ZiPaper is different - it lets you place all your .BMP Wallpaper
- files in a .ZIP file (or LHArc .LZH file), reducing disk space dramatically.
-
-
- Quick Tour:
- -----------
-
- You run ZiPaper each time BEFORE you start Windows.
-
- You tell ZiPaper the name of your ZIP or LZH file that contains .BMP files for
- use as wallpaper. It will extract a .BMP file randomly into the Windows
- directory, and change its name to WALPAPER.BMP.
-
- You make a one-time change to Windows, telling it to use the file
- WALPAPER.BMP as wallpaper.
-
- That's it! (Aside from the advanced options, which will be discussed later.)
-
- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 3
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-
- ###########################################################################
- Installation:
- ###########################################################################
-
- Requirements for running ZiPaper
- --------------------------------
-
- ZiPaper is a DOS program, and therefore does not require Windows. However,
- it is designed to select Windows .BMP files for use as Wallpaper, so if you
- don't have Windows, you don't need this program!
-
- You need PKUNZIP.EXE from PKWARE, Inc.
- 7545 N. Port Washington Rd.
- Glendale, WI 53217
- (414) 352-3670
-
- It is available on many BBSes as Shareware. You'll also need PKZIP.EXE to
- create the ZIP file.
-
- If you prefer, you may use LHArc. It is available on many BBSes, as well as
- from Shareware Vendors.
-
-
- Installation/Running
- --------------------
-
- Move all the .BMP files you want to use as wallpaper into a ZIP or LZH file.
- See PKZIP's or LHArc's instructions for this. Place the ZIP or LZH file in
- the Windows directory, or anywhere else you wish.
-
- Place the file ZIPAPER.EXE in any directory on your path (actually, if you
- specify the path when you run the program, you can place ZiPaper anywhere on
- your hard disk).
-
- Since ZiPaper should be run each time BEFORE you run Windows, I suggest you
- place the line that runs ZiPaper into your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, or a batch file
- that you use to run Windows. DO NOT run ZiPaper from the Load= or Run= line
- of your WIN.INI file. Doing so will produce unpredictable results.
-
- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 4
- -------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Here's the syntax for running ZiPaper (anything enclosed in brackets [] is
- optional):
-
- ZiPaper [d:\path\]walpaper.zip [[d:\path\]pkunzip.exe] [advanced options]
- -or-
- ZiPaper [d:\path\]walpaper.lzh [[d:\path\]lha.exe] /LHA [advanced options]
-
- "d:\path\walpaper.zip" is the drive, path, and file name of the ZIP file
- that contains your .BMP files. If you are using LHArc, then specify the
- name of the .LZH file here.
-
- "d:\path\pkunzip.exe" (optional) is the drive, path, and file name of
- PKUNZIP.EXE. You don't need to specify this if PKUNZIP.EXE is located
- along your current path.
-
- If you are using LHArc, then you MUST specify the /LHA option. ZiPaper
- will expect the program to be called LHA.EXE, but you can specify the
- actual program name - see above.
-
- "advanced options" will be explained later.
-
- Run Windows, click on Control Panel, Desktop. In the box titled "Wallpaper",
- click in the box that is labeled "File". Delete what is in there (if
- anything) and type in the name "WALPAPER.BMP". If you have *any* Wallpaper
- that you would like Centered, please read the section on Tiled/Centered
- Wallpaper, below. For now, click on "Tile".
-
- Click on OK and you're done.
-
- Tiled/Centered Wallpaper:
- -------------------------
-
- If you have wallpaper files that don't fill the screen, you have 2 options.
- The first is to "tile" it. This causes Windows to duplicate the wallpaper
- file across your screen until the screen is full. The second option is to
- "center" it, which causes Windows to center the wallpaper on your screen.
- Neither of these options has any affect on wallpaper that fills the entire
- screen.
-
- If all your small wallpaper files are either "tiled" or "centered", then set
- the option in the Desktop section of Control Panel accordingly. If not, see
- the section on Advanced Options, which will explain how to select "tile" or
- "center" for each file.
-
- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 5
- -------------------------------------------------------------
-
- ###########################################################################
- Advanced Options:
- ###########################################################################
-
- NOTE: ZiPaper can function just fine without using these advanced options.
- They are available to enhance ZiPaper's operation, but you certainly
- don't have to use them.
-
- ZiPaper creates a data file for each ZIP or LZH file you use. The file is
- named the same as the ZIP or LZH file, except it has the extension ZPA. This
- file stores information about each wallpaper that is in the ZIP or LZH file.
- (Don't worry if you add or remove wallpaper files from the ZIP or LZH file
- - ZiPaper will adjust its file accordingly.)
-
- Setup Screen:
- -------------
-
- If you wish, you may run ZiPaper with the /S option, and ZiPaper will bring
- up a setup screen that allows you to tell ZiPaper a few things about each
- wallpaper file.
-
- ZiPaper [d:\path\]walpaper.zip [[d:\path\]pkunzip.exe] /S
- -or-
- ZiPaper [d:\path\]walpaper.lzh [[d:\path\]lha.exe] /LHA /S
-
-
- Here are the things you can tell ZiPaper about each wallpaper:
-
- 1) Whether to Tile or Center it. You may also set it to "Default" (which
- is what they are all initialized to at the start). "Default" means
- that they will be Tiled or Centered, depending on what you specify the
- default as (at run time - explained below).
-
- 2) Whether to temporarily ignore (disable) it.
-
- Four Option Groups:
- -------------------
-
- Here's where it gets a little tricky. You can specify the above options UP
- TO 4 TIMES for each wallpaper. Why would you want to do that? Here's a
- couple of scenarios (they're simple; you can devise more complex ones):
-
- 1) You run Windows in 640x480 mode and 800x600 mode. You have some
- wallpaper files that you want centered in 640x480, and tiled in
- 800x600. You set one set of options to specify "Centered", and another
- "Tiled".
-
- 2) You have some wallpaper files that are not appropriate during working
- hours, but you want to use them after-hours. You set one set of
- options to "Disable" certain wallpaper files, and you use this option
- during working hours. You set another other to "Enabled", and you use
- it after hours.
-
- Run ZiPaper with the /S option, and look at the screen. It is pretty self-
- explanatory, once you understand the "4 option groups".
-
- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 6
- -------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Using the screen:
- -----------------
-
- Use the Tab key and the arrow keys to move around the screen. Page Up and
- Page Down allow you to scroll through all your files (if you have more than
- will fit on one screen).
-
- Change an option by typing the first letter.
-
- Press Escape when done. ZiPaper will ask you if you want to save the options
- you just changed.
-
- ###########################################################################
- Running with the Advanced Options:
- ###########################################################################
-
- ZiPaper [d:\path\]walpaper.zip [d:\path\pkunzip.exe] [/W [/T|/C]] [/1../4]
- -or-
- ZiPaper [d:\path\]walpaper.lzh [d:\path\lha.exe] /LHA [/W [/T|/C]] [/1../4]
-
-
- /W This option means "Update the WIN.INI file", and is used when you want
- ZiPaper to look at the Tile/Center options you specified on the Setup
- Screen (see above). ZiPaper will change the Tile/Center option
- accordingly. ZiPaper saves the old version of WIN.INI as WININI.BAK.
- NOTE: the Windows directory must be the current directory in order for
- ZiPaper to find the WIN.INI file.
-
- /T or /C If you set up the Tile/Center option for a file to be "Default",
- this option tells ZiPaper what the "default" is (/T for Tiled, /C for
- Centered). If you don't specify either, ZiPaper will assume Tiled.
-
- /1../4 Specifying /1, /2, /3, or /4 tells ZiPaper which set of options to
- use (see Setup Screen, above). If you don't specify one of these, then
- /1 is assumed.
-
- Examples:
- ---------
-
- ZIPAPER D:\GRAPHICS\WALPAPER.ZIP /W
-
- This runs ZiPaper, extracts a wallpaper (based on the first set of
- options), and updates the WIN.INI file for Tile/Center.
-
- ZIPAPER D:\GRAPHICS\WALPAPER.ZIP /W /C /2
-
- This runs ZiPaper, extracts a wallpaper (based on the second set of
- options). If the file's Tile/Center option is "Default", it will be
- centered. ZiPaper updates the WIN.INI file for Tile/Center.
-
- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 7
- -------------------------------------------------------------
-
- ###########################################################################
- Other Options
- ###########################################################################
-
- Sometimes, you want a particular wallpaper file. Perhaps you are going to show
- off your Windows setup, and you have a really eye-catching wallpaper. A new
- option (with 3 variations) has been added to facilitate this:
-
- ZiPaper [d:\path\]walpaper.zip [[d:\path\]pkunzip.exe] /F
- /F?
- /F=filename.bmp
-
- /F This option will run ZiPaper just like the /S option does (see above). It
- brings up the setup screen, and lets you chose which wallpaper file you
- want ZiPaper to extract. Just hilight the file you want, and press F10.
-
- /F? This option is just like the above /F option, except that it asks you if
- you want to select a file manually. You have 3 seconds in which to respond
- Y. If you type a Y, then the setup screen is brought up, and you can
- select a file. If you answer N, or the 3 seconds passes by, ZiPaper acts
- as though the /F option had never been specified: it extracts a wallpaper
- file randomly.
-
- If you find yourself using the /F option frequently, run ZiPaper with the
- /F? option ALL THE TIME.
-
- /F=filename.bmp
- This option allows you to force ZiPaper to extract the specified wallpaper
- file. You might use this option with a special batch file for those times
- that you know you will want this wallpaper file.
-
- /NR
- This option ("No Random") causes ZiPaper to extract wallpaper files in the
- order they appear in the ZIP file. This allows YOU to choose the order you
- will see the wallpaper files.
-
- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 8
- -------------------------------------------------------------
-
- ###########################################################################
- Life with ZiPaper:
- ###########################################################################
-
- Once you've done the installation steps, you need never bother with ZiPaper
- again (except to use the Advanced Options, or maybe to send in a shareware
- fee <grin>). You may add and remove .BMP files from your ZIP or LZH file
- with no fear of upsetting ZiPaper.
-
- ZiPaper creates a file with the same name as your ZIP or LZH file, but with
- the extension .ZPA (in the directory that contains your ZIP or LZH file).
- This file keeps track of what .BMP files it has chosen, so that you get a more
- even distribution of Wallpaper choices. It also holds your advanced options
- setup. If you have any problems, you may delete this file. It will be re-
- created the next time ZiPaper is run. (Remember, though, that if you delete
- it, you will have to set up your Advanced Options again, if you use them.)
-
- How to Pay for/Register ZiPaper
- -------------------------------
-
- Print the file ZIPAPER.REG and fill it out. If you are missing that file, the
- registration form is reproduced at the end of this file, or you can contact me
- at:
-
- Daniel Thomas
- 2301 North Huron Circle
- Placentia, CA 92670
- (714) 524-5625
-
- Compuserve: 72301,2164 Prodigy: CWRF01A
-
- I didn't make ZiPaper "nagware". It doesn't bug you with a pop-up screen asking
- for money. All the same, please remember that this program is the result of
- much hard work and time spent on Compuserve, and all registrations help. If you
- think $15 is too much for this program, then don't use it!
-
- Registration gets you:
- a) The right to continue to use this program
- b) The latest version on disk
- c) A small printed manual
- d) An assortment of wallpaper files
-
- Enjoy!
-
- Dan Thomas
-
- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 9
- -------------------------------------------------------------
-
- ###########################################################################
- Installing over older versions:
- ###########################################################################
-
- Users of ZiPaper version 1.3a, 1.3, 1.2, 1.2a:
- ----------------------------------------------
-
- Replace the ZIPAPER.EXE file by the new ZIPAPER.EXE. Delete the associated
- data files for each ZIP file. For example, if your ZIP file was named
- WALPAPER.ZIP, then delete the file WALPAPER.ZPA.
-
- If you have entered any Tile/Center options, or Enable/Disable settings, you
- will have to re-enter them (sorry).
-
-
- Users of ZiPaper version 1.1:
- -----------------------------
-
- 1) Replace the ZIPAPER.EXE file for version 1.1 by the new ZIPAPER.EXE.
-
- 2) Delete the file ZIPAPER.DAT that is in the same directory as your wallpaper
- ZIP file. If you have entered any Tile/Center options, or Enable/Disable
- settings, you will have to re-enter them (sorry).
-
- 3) Since the wallpaper file is now extracted into the \WINDOWS directory,
- make sure that ZiPaper is run from that directory.
-
- 4) You may need to change the WIN.INI file to look for the file WALPAPER.BMP
- in the Windows directory. The easiest way to do this is to run the new
- version of ZiPaper, then run Windows. Click on Control Panel, then Desktop.
- Click on the down-arrow next to the wallpaper file name, and select the file
- WALPAPER.BMP from the list. Click on OK and you're done!
-
-
- Users of ZiPaper version 1.0:
- -----------------------------
-
- Replace the ZIPAPER.EXE file for version 1.0 by the new ZIPAPER.EXE.
-
- Delete the file ZIPAPER.DAT that is in the same directory as your wallpaper
- ZIP file. If you don't delete this file, you WILL get unexpected results or
- errors.
-
- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 10
- -------------------------------------------------------------
-
- ###########################################################################
- Revision History:
- ###########################################################################
-
- Version 1.0:
-
- Initial release.
-
- Version 1.1:
-
- Added the following options:
- "Group settings"
- Tile/Center
- Enable/Disable
-
- Version 1.2:
-
- Added the following options:
- /F
- /F?
- /F=
-
- Multiple ZIP files now supported. The data file was renamed to match
- the ZIP file's name.
-
- Wallpaper file now extracted into the Windows directory.
-
- Version 1.2a:
-
- Added the following option:
- /NR
-
- Version 1.3:
-
- Added support for LHArc.
-
- Version 1.3a
-
- Path names stored in archive files no longer cause problems.
-
- Version 1.3b:
-
- Version 1.3a lowered the maximum number of BMP files in an
- archive file to 250. This version upped it to 500.
-
- Version 1.3c:
-
- Fixed bug: if the /F option was used with the /W option, the Tile/Center
- was always being forced to "Tiled".
-
- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 11
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-
- ###########################################################################
- The Association of Shareware Professionals
- ###########################################################################
-
- ASP Ombudsman Information
-
- This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
- Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works
- for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP
- member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP
- Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but
- does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the
- ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe
- message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
-
-
- ASP POLICY ON NO CRIPPLING
-
- The principle behind shareware is "try before you buy." ASP believes that
- users have a right to try a fully functioning shareware program in their
- regular computing environment. Accordingly, ASP authors agree that:
-
- (1) The executable files (and/or items linked in with executables) in their
- shareware and registered versions will be the same (with the exceptions noted
- below)
-
- (2) All the program's features will be fully documented.
-
- (3) Registration encouragement procedures which in the judgment of the Board
- are either unreasonable or unprofessional are not allowed.
-
- Registration Reminder Screens should (if used):
-
- 1) be displayed no more than twice each time the program runs (or twice per day
- for long-running programs such as TSR's).
-
- 2) not require more than two keystrokes to bypass.
-
- 3) not have a forced minimum display time of more than three seconds. In other
- words, the RRS itself should not take control of the computer away from the user
- for more than three seconds.
-
- Practices such as creating undocumented hidden files or printing a registration
- form without the user's knowledge or consent are prohibited. It is NOT
- necessary to have any of the above as a simple "Strike Any Key To Continue" is
- the least objectionable to the user.
-
- ZiPaper version 1.3c Copyright (c) 1990,1991 by Daniel Thomas Page 12
- -------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Exceptions to a strict interpretation of this policy are as follows:
-
- to save disk space, tutorial and additional explanatory material may be
- left out of the shareware documentation.
-
- the shareware version may have registration encouragement procedures absent
- from the registered version (or which can be disabled with a code only
- provided to registered users).
-
- the registered version may include sample files not included in the
- shareware version.
-
- if source code is offered with the registered version, it may be withheld
- from the shareware version.
-
- the author may provide two shareware versions: one a small version which
- the author designates the distributed version in normal circumstances (e.g.
- language tools in C only available in one model) so long as the full
- shareware version is available from some public source (possibly for a
- small distribution fee) and may be copied for trial purposes. The small
- version's documentation must clearly describe how users may obtain the full
- shareware version.
-
- the author may provide an enhanced retail version of the program so long as
- it is not (in the opinion of 60% of the BoD) merely an attempt to circumvent
- this no crippling policy
-
- registered users may be provided bonus utilities unrelated to (and which do
- not change) the basic functionality of the program
-
- registered users may be given utilities which provide a convenience but
- which are not essential
-
- exceptions approved by the ASP board of directors by a 60% vote of those
- voting
-
-
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-
- ZiPaper v1.3c Registration Form
-
- Name: ________________________________________________________________
-
- Company:________________________________________________________________
-
- Address:________________________________________________________________
-
- ________________________________________________________________
-
- City: ____________________________ State:_____ Zip:_________________
-
- Phone: (_______)___________________ Country:__________________________
-
- Electronic Mail (Compuserve, etc):______________________________________
-
- Where did you get your copy of ZiPaper from:
-
- __________________________________________________________
-
-
- ZiPaper registration: $15.00 $____15.00__
-
- Gets you: a) Registered
- b) Latest version on disk
- c) Small printed manual
- d) Assorted Wallpaper files (see below)
-
- Disk Size (check one):
-
- _____5.25 High Density <-- best!
-
- _____5.25 Low Density
-
- _____3.5 High Density <-- best!
-
- _____3.5 Low Density
-
- FREE! Wallpaper Files - compressed with PKZip (check one):
-
- _____16 color - 24 files (mostly 640x480), $____FREE___
- totalling over 3.3 megs (uncompressed)
- -or- -or-
-
- _____256 color - 6 files (all 640x480), $____FREE___
- totalling over 1.8 megs (uncompressed)
-
- Want both 16 and 256 color? Add $4.00 (optional) $___________
-
-
- Shipping and Handling ($3 US & Canada, $6 elsewhere): $___________
-
-
- Total (US Funds): $___________
-
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Checks must be drawn on a US bank, and payable in US funds. Canadian
- customers may use a Canadian Post Office Money Order - make sure it is in
- US funds.
-
- Please make checks payable to: Daniel Thomas
-
- Send to: Daniel Thomas
- 2301 N. Huron Circle
- Placentia, CA 92670
- (714) 524-5625
-
- Compuserve: 72301,2164
- Prodigy: CWRF01A