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>!Help file for...
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By Marc Warne of Alpha Programming
__________________________________________________________________________
Now StrongARM Compatable
What is QuikBoot?
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QuikBoot is a program which loads the !Boot file inside programs. I got
the idea from Acorn User May 1996, in the Software Requests section, so I
decided to make up this program.
What are !Boot files?
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!Boot files are always loaded up when you enter a directory. They do
things such as load the sprites, set up variables etc.
How to use QuikBoot
•••••••••••••••••••
To start off with, load !QuikBoot. An icon will appear on the icon bar.
You may now drag an application, directory or archive onto this icon, and
the !Boot file(s) will be loaded. If 'Recurse' is on (in the QuikBoot menu),
then !Boot files which are also in other places in the app/dir will also be
loaded. It will even look inside ArcFs Archives!
Options Settings
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The 'Recurse' setting is when !Boot files in sub-directories will be
loaded as well as those in the root of the app/dir. If this is on, then this
is done. You can select how many directories deep you want the recursing to
go. For example, if it is set to '1', it will only boot the applications
in the directory directly below. If it is set to 'All', it will boot all
applications. You cannot choose a recurse level above 255.
The 'Allow Stopping' option allows you to press SPACE whilst QuikBoot
is booting applications to stop it.
'Save Settings' will...er...save your settings!
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==== CHANGES ====
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Version 1.20:
Added recurse level setter
'Quit' item in menu is now black
Version 1.15
Allowed stopping during booting
Version 1.10
Supports ArcFS archives
Bugfixes
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==== CREDITS ====
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Original Idea: Acorn User
Acorn Programming: Marc Warne
Documentation: Marc Warne
StrongARM Testing: Stuart Halliday
Contacts
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If you wish to contact Marc Warne, you may write to him at the following
address:
Marc Warne
9 Sandal Court,
Shenley Church End,
Milton Keynes,
Bucks.
MK5 6HB
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==== BUGS!!! ====
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At the moment, there are no known bugs, but if you find one, please
write to me!
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==== LICENSE ====
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You may use this program AT YOUR OWN RISK. If anything goes wrong, by the
use/partly by the use of this program, whether directly or indirectly, I
cannot be held responsible. You may not decompile, reverse engineer, attempt
to find the source code etc. of this program. Having said this, the program
seems to work fine...
In no circumstances shall the author be liable for any damage, loss of
profits, or any indirect or consequential loss arising out of the use of
this software or inability to use this software, even if they have been
advised of the possibility of such loss.
The program may not be included in any program that will be sold, without
written permission from the author.
You may copy this program to anybody, but remember that none of the files
may be altered in any way (except for compression).
This program is © 1998 Alpha Programming. If you do not follow the above
guidelines, you are breaking the law.
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17th May 1998
© Alpha Programming 1997