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Disk Title: Megadraw
Program Title: Megadraw
Author Version: 4.0
Author Registration: $40.00
Special Requirements: EGA.
Megadraw is a program designed to create 12 frame animation sequences
which can be incorporated into any program. Megadraw can write
self-standing Quickbasic code (for CGA and EGA) which you can insert
into you own program, modify and use as you wish. Furthermore, the
animation sequences can be used by any language.
Animation is created by rapidly drawing 12 different images in
succession, one on top of the other. This is the same technique
used in commercial (i.e. television) animation. The core of the
program is the drawing section, where the user draws each frame of
his/her sequence, and then places it somewhere in the sequence of
12 pictures (A-L). Many different functions are available, such as
moving the image up, down, left or right, changing a color in the
drawing (i.e. light blue-->dark blue), or even performing
mathematical functions between pictures (XOR pictures 3 and 5).
The help system is very comprehensive and is found by pressing
the F1 key. A list of all the Megadraw functions and their keys is
given. For more information on a Megadraw function, press the
relevant key for that function, for example press the 'A' key for
information about animation, the 'j' key about joystick use, or F1
for information about the program (help about help).
In addition to animation, this program can be used to create Typefaces
(fonts). Having you own typeface for your program adds a level of
perfection not found in most programs. In addition, unlike normal
typefaces where the character is entirely the same color, your
characters can be a mix of colors. I have never seen a font maker
(commercial or shareware) which gave the possibility of creating fonts
in multiple colors. In addition, because this is an animation program,
you can also make your fonts MOVE. Stunning business or game graphics
could be created by having your full color text move around the screen.