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- Action Graphics
- Release 1.6
-
- Copyright 1992,1993
- Just FUN Software
- All Rights Reserved
-
-
- Action Graphics is an amusement program based on the old "Erector Set"
- concept of building things (on your screen) and making them move. The
- mouse is used to select any of several graphic objects (circle, ellipse,
- line, triangles, rectangles, gear, etc.) or action icons which include
- Move, Resize, Burst, Rotate, Attach, Set Speed, Equate, Align,
- Duplicate, Scale, Undo, and several others. The ability to attach
- objects to each other, and have the actions affect the entire group,
- makes this a unique and fun program every computer enthusiast will want
- to try.
-
- Although the program is quite easy to use - you just click on the icon
- you want - additional help text about each object and action is
- available online while running the program. The help text also
- discusses the expanded actions available when you double click on the
- icons. To start, read the first page of the help text. Then, after
- playing with the program for awhile, read about each object and action
- to learn about their particular details to become proficient in using
- Action Graphics.
-
-
-
-
- DISCLAIMER
-
- Action Graphics is supplied on an "as is" basis. The author disclaims
- all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
- warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The
- author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which
- may result for the use of Action Graphics.
-
-
-
- SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT
-
- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
- buying it. A product distributed via Shareware is not "free software".
- If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected
- to register it with the author for a modest fee. Information on
- registering this product is discussed below and a registration screen
- will be displayed when the program is run. The registered version will
- contain the following:
-
- The latest release of Action Graphics and notification of future
- releases.
-
- The diamond, rhombus, and trapezoid objects plus any other objects
- implemented since the initial release.
-
- Data files containing both forms of the alphabet and numbers are
- provided in the registered version. These forms are seen in the
- "Action Graphics" and "Buy Me" demonstration displays.
-
- Additional data files showing construction techniques are included
- with the registered version.
-
- A registered version of this product does not contain the
- previously mentioned registration screen.
-
-
-
- REGISTRATION
-
- You may send for the latest release of a registered version of this
- product by mailing a check or money order for $17.00 (includes S&H) to:
-
- Just FUN Software
- 4790 Naniloa Drive
- Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5547
-
- A 3.5" 1.4 MB diskette will be mailed unless otherwise requested.
- Please use the REGISTER.TXT file when registering. This file may be
- printed using the DOS print command. For example:
-
- print \action\register.txt
-
-
-
- COPYRIGHT
-
- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the
- copyright holder retains all rights, with the following exception. The
- unregistered version may be freely copied and distributed. It is in
- fact encouraged. In fairness to persons receiving this program, they
- should be made aware that this is a Shareware distributed product. The
- registered version may not be copied or distributed without written
- permission of the author.
-
-
-
- COMMERCIAL USAGE
-
- Because of the capability to create action messages and to sequence
- displays using the demo feature, this product may have a unique and
- valuable commercial usage. NO limitations are placed on the commercial
- usage of a REGISTERED version of this product. Commercial usage of an
- unregistered version is prohibited.
-
-
-
- HARDWARE
-
- Required: IBM AT or compatible computer (10 MHz or faster) with 512K
- RAM, VGA monitor, and a mouse.
-
- Optional: Epson FX or LQ compatible dot matrix printer or HP Laser Jet
- II compatible printer. Whenever reasonably possible other printer will
- be supported for those users who provide the necessary technical
- documentation.
-
-
-
- INSTALLATION AND RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS
-
- Depending on the form in which you received this product, portions of
- these instructions may not apply.
-
- Make a directory on your hard disk using the DOS mkdir command. Use the
- DOS copy command to copy the diskette to the directory. Change to the
- newly created directory and enter "action" to run the program. Example:
-
- mkdir c:\action
- copy a:*.* \action
- cd \action
- action
-
- The program begins with a one minute repeating demo that can be
- terminated by clicking a mouse button. Click on the 'More' box and then
- the 'Help' box for additional instructions.
-
- Incompatable mouse driver software is indicated when the demo figures
- display OK but nothing happens or the program hangs up when you click a
- mouse button. This problem can be resolved by using the Microsoft mouse
- driver which is available in the \action directory. In your CONFIG.SYS
- file activate the Microsoft driver with this device=c:\action\mouse.sys
- statement. Remove the old mouse driver statement from your CONFIG.SYS
- file or more likely from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Be sure to note what
- the old statment was in case the Microsoft driver does not work with
- your mouse. If you need help with this, feel free to give me a call at
- (801) 272-6238.
-
-
-
- FILES
-
- This product is made up of the following files:
-
- README.TXT - This file contains the text information you are now
- reading.
-
- README2.TXT - This file contains additional information. Please read.
-
- REGISTER.TXT - This file contains a printable registration form. Please
- use this form when registering.
-
- FILE_ID.DIZ - A description of this product.
-
- ACTION.EXE - The program file.
-
- ACTION.ICO - An icon file for Windows 3.0 and 3.1. This is not a
- Windows program, but can generally be run as a non-Windows application.
-
- *.Dxx - These are the 10 data files that are displayed during the
- demonstration.
-
- MOUSE.SYS - This is a copy of the Microsoft mouse dirver.
-
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- RELEASE ACTIVITY
-
- Release 1.0: April 21, 1992 - Initial release.
-
- Release 1.1: June 1, 1992 - Added diamond object to registered version.
-
- Release 1.2: June 15, 1992 - Added rhombus and trapezoid objects to
- registered version.
-
- Release 1.3: June 20, 1992 - Fixed bug related to selecting right
- triangle when outside of object.
-
- Release 1.4: July 17, 1992 - Fixed bug related to the grid mode.
-
- Release 1.5: September 12, 1992 - Added ability to change the action
- text color, help text color, and the help text size.
-
- Release 1.6: March 29, 1993 - Minor changes to the help text and
- included the Microsoft mouse drive in the ZIP file.
-
-
-
- Please continue by reading the README2.TXT file.
-