In order to use this ToolKit, you need a Macintosh with at least 1 megabyte of memory, Macintosh System 4.2 or later and HyperCard. The ToolKit is a two disk set that includes all the additional software you need to start using and creating HyperCard videodisc applications.
To get started, open the stack called Videodisc Stack; it contains an overview of the ToolKit and connects you to all the other parts.
A hard disk is strongly recommended. If you have a hard disk, copy the contents of both Videodisc ToolKit discs into a single folder on the hard disk.
The HyperCard Videodisc ToolKit includes the following files:
Disc #1:
• Read Me First! — this document (TeachText format).
• Print Me - Introductory material and a list of the HyperTalk videodisc
commands you can print out for hardcopy reference (MacWrite format).
• TeachText — the TeachText application.
• Videodisc Stack — an introduction stack to interactive video; this is
where you should start to learn about interactive video and HyperCard.
• Videodisc Commands — a complete list of the HyperTalk videodisc
commands.
• Index Stack — a videodisc indexing tool.
• ResCopy — a resource copier which makes it easy to install the resources
necessary for HyperCard to control a videodisc player. ResCopy works
like Font/DA Mover.
• Notebook — a collection of useful company addresses related to using and
creating interactive videodisc presentations.
Disc #2:
• Video Tips — a collection of tips on the limitations and best uses of the
interactive video facilities included in this ToolKit.
• Advanced Material — documentation and source code for programmers who
want to write their own videodisc player driver or talk directly to the
driver through the serial port of the Macintosh.
• NASA Stack — an example interactive video stack.
• Presentation Maker — a tool which makes it easy to set up and play any
number of videodisc segments.
In order to use any part of the source or object code contained in this ToolKit in a commercial product, you must first obtain a license from Apple Computer. For licensing information contact Apple at:
