This folder contains a number of stacks that highlight various areas of functionality in HyperCard IIGS. Explore these stacks, examine their scripts, and build on them as needed to implement solutions of your own. Each of these stacks were created by various Apple folks, but are not part of the HyperCard IIGS package itself.
All of these stacks are fully copyrighted works of Apple Computer, Inc. Distribution of these stacks is limited at present to the developer CD's. Do
not distribute these stacks in any way, shape, or form. Fellow HyperCard IIGS
users desiring their own copy of a HyperHack stack must purchase their own
copy of this CD.
Graph Machine
This stack was created as part of a Trade Show for the K-12 audience. The goal of this stack was to show HyperCard IIGS's ability to process, not just present, information. The stack was created by HyperCard IIGS's lead engineer (Andy Stadler) and can be easily expanded to graph in more detail, use more of the screen for the graph, allow longer equations to be enterred, etc. Details on how to use the stack can be found by clicking on the stack info icon from any card in this stack. Plotting is done using the current pen color and size, so be sure to experiment with changing the pen color as you change equations (perfect for showing how different parameters in an equation affect the graph's appearance).
Color Master
This stack resulted from the curiousity of one of our Product Marketeers (me) and is intended to demonstrate how the colorSet property works. Detailed information on this property can be found in the stack by clicking on the stack info icon (the button that looks like a lightbulb). This stack has also been released directly by its author to online services.
Polar Plotter
This stack is great for both polar plotting and creating wild—looking graphs! Coupled with Graph Machine, this stack is great for demonstrating HyperTalk's rich math package and for teaching how the various parameters in an equation affect the graph.
Stormy Night
Shows simple color animation through the use of HyperTalk's FLASH command. Crank up your volume, click the "Start Storm" button, and kick back — the storm starts after a random time. This stack was developed by our lead test engineer for HyperCard IIGS (Eric Schlosser).
