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- ***************************
- * COLOR FRACTAL GENERATOR *
- * BY JOHN A. SCHLACK *
- ***************************
-
- VERSION 2.3
- JUNE 1990 TO AUGUST 1995
-
- (This file is best viewed using a mono-spaced font, such as Monaco 9.)
-
-
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- ===================
- This program is only intended for use on a Macintosh color
- computer with at least a 4 bit (16 color) display and
- System 7.0 or later. This program supports 4, 8, 16, and
- 32 bit color systems, but monitor must be at least 12" in
- size (minimum of 512 pixels by 384 pixels). This program
- does not require a math coprocessor (even though it is
- doing some heavy number crunching), but it will take
- advantage of one, if present. The program is 32-bit clean
- and can generate fractal in the background, permitting the
- user to engage in other frivolous activities. The Power
- Mac version is available (to registered users) - and its
- FAST!!!
-
-
- PACKAGE CONTENTS
- ================
-
- Unregistered Version
- --------------------
- CFG 2.3 unregistered version, no PowerPC code
- powerCFG 2.21 unregistered version of 2.21, has PowerPC
- code (to demonstrate PowerPC speed)
- Registration Form form for registering CFG
- miniManual this document
- Settings ƒ sample fractal settings
- Palettes ƒ C source code for creating your own
- palettes (THINK C 6.0 format) and some
- sample palettes
- CFG Manual full CFG manual (Word 4.0/5.0 format)
- CFG Scripting Guide technical documentation of scripting CFG
- (Word 4.0/5.0 format)
- AppleScript ƒ AppleScript examples
- CFG & Frontier ƒ UserLand Frontier install files and
- DocServer documentation for scripting
- movieDemo sample Frontier script (and two support
- scripts) that creates a PICS fractal
- movie
- cfgMovieDemo.ucmd "plug-in" for Frontier to add
- functionality required by movieDemo;
- includes C source code for the UCMD
- µCinema Convert simple PICS to QuickTime conversion
- application and C source code
-
- Standard Version ($20 registration)
- ----------------
- Everything from "Unregistered Version" with the following
- exceptions: both 680x0 and PowerMac versions of CFG 2.3
- are included as a fat binary. The versions are registered
- (no time limits or please register messages).
-
- Master Version ($45 registration)
- --------------
- Everything from "Standard Version" plus:
-
- Source ƒ full source code to CFG in THINK C 6.0
- format (you will need a copy of Frontier
- SDK 3.0 to compile code - available on
- bulletin boards everywhere)
-
-
- PROGRAM SPEED
- =============
- The unregistered version does not contain a native version
- of CFG 2.3. Instead, it has a 680x0 version to demonstrate
- all of the fractals (quite slowly on PowerMacs) and a
- PowerMac version of CFG 2.21 to demonstrate the speed at
- which fractals will be generated when you receive the
- native version.
-
- The PowerMac native version is ONLY available to those who
- register.
-
- The main attraction of version 2.3 are ten new fractals.
- These are very computationally intensive, and one will
- require a PowerMac (with a native version of the CFG code)
- or very high end 68040 to get good performance.
-
-
- MANUALS and SCRIPTING
- =====================
- If you downloaded this application from a bulletin board or
- on-line service, the documentation and UserLand Frontier
- scripting support files were not included with the package.
- The reason is that the manual and scripting files are
- several hundred kilobytes in size. These extra files should
- be available online. All manuals provided is in Microsoft
- Word 4.0/5.0 format.
-
-
- GETTING STARTED
- ===============
- I highly recommend that you obtain a copy of the manuals
- since some functions of CFG are not obvious. Also, unless
- you know how to correctly work the New Parameters window
- and set the global and local generation options, you might
- get frustrated with the program.
-
- The help system in CFG will provide much of the required
- information, however. You can access this system by
- choosing ‘Help’ from the Apple (‘’) menu. First read
- about the help system. Then, choose ‘Creating Fractals’
- from the pop-up menu to get started.
-
-
- REGISTRATION
- ============
- The registration options can ge quite hairly. First, I'll
- summarize the costs and then provide an explanation:
-
- standard registration: $20.00
- standard registration on CompuServe: 22.50
- standard upgrade from CFG 2.2: 10.00
- source code registration: 45.00
- source code registration on CompuServe: 45.00 (2x standard)
-
- outside the continental US add: 3.00
-
- This program is Shareware. I am asking for a registration
- fee of $20 for the Standard Version of CFG. If you pay the
- fee, you will receive both the 680x0 and PowerMac
- registered versions of CFG. You will also receive the
- skeleton code for creating your own CFG palettes (in THINK
- C 6.0 format). All you need to do is put in the code to
- create the desired colors.
-
- Upgrade from version 2.2 of CFG for $10.
-
- Ok, now, here's the real value. If you send $40 for
- registration, I will send you the Master Version of CFG.
- This version includes the FULL SOURCE CODE in Metrowerks
- CodeWarrior format (only slight modifications are required
- to run under THINK C 6.0 or later). This will allow you to
- modify the procedures for your own program (however, you
- are not permitted to release or sell modified versions of
- this program or release or sell code which is based
- entirely or in part on this program's source code). You
- will receive all of the standard registration features,
- along with a free future upgrade (sorry, no source with the
- upgrade).
-
- You may order from CompuServe. Due to some overhead, the
- cost of a standard registration is $22.50, but the source
- code remains $45. GO SWREG, ID 2811.
-
- Due to shipping costs, orders outside the continental US
- must add $3.
-
- ORDERS MUST BE PAID IN US CURRENCY!!! Also, try to send
- either a check or money order. I will accept cash, but it
- could become a real hassle, especially if it gets lost in
- the mail. Mention that you are registering for Color
- Fractal Generator 2.3 (I have a couple other Shareware
- products). Finally, if you have an E-mail address, provide
- that as well.
-
- Send your Shareware fees to:
- John Schlack
- 406 Newgate Court, Apt. A1
- Andalusia, Pa. 19020
- USA
-
- If you need to contact me, I can be reached at the following locations:
-
- World Wide Web: http://www.voicenet.com/~jschlack
- Internet: jschlack@voicenet.com
- CompuServe: 70252,143
-