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THE FUN GRAPHICS MACHINE
-v6.0 DEMONSTRATOR-
-LOADSTAR #82 RELEASE-
DOCS PART-1
BACKGROUND, ORDERING, & INSTRUCTIONS
While reading these docs:
F1 for next {CBM-A}
F3 for previous {CBM-A}
R/S back to Load Menu
S to change {CBM-A} color
-JOYSTICK MAY BE USED IN PORT 2-
^
Hi, I'm Ron Hackley, author of the
FGM. I have been working on this new
version of the FGM since v.410 (v4.10)
was released several years ago. This
NEW FGM just kept growing & improving,
with many ends in sight along the way,
but FGM has finally reached the point
where it's ready to unleash (dare I?).
I'm quite happy with it, and I hope
this demo version encourages you to
send for the full-blown FGM and enjoy
more of the power of your '64.
Although FUN may be in FGM's name,
FGM is truely a PRODUCTIVITY program.
As a side-benefit, it turns out that
FGM makes it fun to play with {CBM-Z}s
and {CBM-A}s, and see what can be done
with a little {CBM-Z} tweaking.
^
This FGM DEMO is being made available
to you courtesy of LOADSTAR so I want
to give LOADSTAR a plug. LOADSTAR has
been supporting C64/C128 users with a
good product for quite a few computing
years now and deserves a plug anyway.
LOADSTAR is a monthly magazine on disk
for the Commodore 64/128 and includes
programs such as this, puzzles, tips,
reviews, music, {CBM-Z}s, programming
info; fun things, serious things, and
etc. Subscriptions and individual
orders are available by calling:
1-800-831-2694
^
The FGM was initially designed for
those who would like to do hi-res work
but lacked drawing ability (ie: ME!).
The FGM lets you work with pre-drawn
{CBM-Z}s (and {CBM-A}s) using the vast
libraries of PS and PM {CBM-Z}s that
are available. Fasten {CBM-Z}(s) to
the {CBM-A}(s), add text, do a bit of
editing, & you have your masterpiece.
The FGM is ideal for creating/printing
custom labels & business card artwork.
Forms, postcards, greeting cards,
newsletters, and maps are also well
within the FGM's capabilities. Screen
areas can be captured, edited, and
saved ($ version) as {CBM-Z}s for use
in PS or FGM. The demo section can
even be used in video work.
^
The previous version of the FGM (v410)
has been well received and users are
doing newsletters, labels, business
cards, greeting cards, video demos,
signs, sales brochures, and a variety
of other things with it (some are
even making extra money).
I am making this demo available so you
can "try the FGM out" and get an idea
what the FGM is about before spending
your money for the full-blown version.
I've been told that I'm "giving away"
too much with this demo but I want you
to USE this demo and PASS IT AROUND
rather than having it get lost in a
drawer somewhere.
^
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS DEMO?
This demo program does MUCH more than
just SHOW you a demo of what the new
FGM can do. ALL HI-RES FUNCTIONS ARE
AVAILABLE! It includes the ability to
record and play demos, load Print Shop
(A&B) and Print Master {CBM-Z}s, and
photos and banners saved by Newsroom.
You can also load hi-res or Doodle
{CBM-A}s, edit and add {CBM-Z}s or text
to them, then save them in either
hi-res or Doodle format.
The demo section of this program can
be used to create your own demos; make
an "animated" message for a friend,
then send them your demo message along
with a copy of this program.
^
This new version of the FGM is
CONSIDERABLY faster than v.410 and
contains many additional features.
A PARTIAL listing of the NEW FEATURES
includes:
-LINKED {CBM-S}S: You can "work across"
2 or 3 {CBM-A}s and save/load/print
them as one using just one {CBM-W}.
-TEXT MODE has MARGINS, WORDWRAP, EOR,
BOLD, ITALICS, MICRO-INSERT, STRETCH,
VASTLY IMPROVED INSERT & DELETE.
-700+ CHARACTER SIZES (expansions) of
any {CBM-X} set in the buffers.
-3X {CBM-S} EXPANSION (V OR H)
(2X Expand/Reduce still available)
^
*-NEW FEATURES-*
-PIXEL EDIT has a WINDOW that shows
the {CBM-A} area being edited.
-ADJUST MODE includes MICRO-ADJUST for
STRETCHING and SHRINKING things.
-ADJUST MODE can capture 1-4 rows,
then OR, Paste, or EOR them back.
-Improved TRANSFER MODE with variable
size range, Overlay, Paste, and EOR.
-3 DRIVE SUPPORT and a Command Line
for sending commands to the drive(s).
^
*-NEW FEATURES-*
-Save/load all 5 {CBM-Z}s buffers or
all 3 {CBM-X} buffers at once
using just one {CBM-W}.
-PRINTER SECTION now lets you access
most of the hi-res editing functions
so you can fasten {CBM-Z}s, do text,
transfer things around, etc, without
having to go back to 'CREATOR'.
-NON-SCROLLING 1525 output.
-CLIP ART section for saving/loading
ranged areas of the {CBM-A}.
-SMOOTHING of ranged areas.
^
*-NEW FEATURES-*
-UTILITIES for customizing default
{CBM-Z}s, {CBM-X} sets, cursor
colors, and whatever else is dreamed
up. If you are adventurous you can
WRITE YOUR OWN UTILITIES and load/run
them from within FGM!
-And MUCH MORE. If you liked v.410 I
think you'll love this version. Most
all of the v.410 functions have been
retained (using the same keystrokes)
and many new things have been added.
^
*-FGM's PRINTER SECTION-*
The PRINTER SECTION of the full-blown
FGM supports most popular printers and
I believe that it's the most versatile
all-around printer driver available.
With most NON-Commodore emulating
printers the FGM will be able to print
up to 3 {CBM-A}s across (depending on
the density selected). This includes
Epson, Panasonic, Gemini, Star, NEC,
C.Itoh, & the MPS-1000 (in IBM mode).
Up to seven density selections are
available (depending on your printer's
capabilities). Double/triple width,
double height, and double pass with
offset are also supported.
^
PRINTER SUPPORT (continued)
Commodore 1525/MPS-803 and emulating
7 pin printers will be able to print
up to 1.5 {CBM-A}s across with FGM
(the maximum a 60 dpi printer is
capable of). Double height supported.
Most 24 pin printers are supported in
their 8 pin emulation mode. OKIDATA
printers are limited to 1525 emulation
unless they have Epson compatible or
similar 8 pin emulation.
^
-PLEASE NOTE-
This demo version of the FGM has all
of the hi-res functions available to
use but DOES NOT include many of the
other features which are in the full-
blown FGM. This demo version does NOT
have multi-drive support, the ability
to send disk commands, multi-{CBM-A}
(or any) printer output, saving of
{CBM-Z}s or {CBM-X} sets, {CBM-X}
editor, utility sections for clip art,
smoothing, customizing, capturing
{CBM-A}s, etc. STILL, there should be
PLENTY to keep you occupied:).
^
HOW TO BECOME A REGISTERED FGM USER
To receive the 'full-blown' version of
the new FGM send $25 to the author:
Ron C. Hackley
P.O. BOX 966
Boulevard, CA 91905-0066
Make checks payable to Ron C. Hackley
(:Post-paid anywhere on planet Earth:)
The 'full-blown' version includes a
100+ page user manual, the newest
version of the FGM, and user support
from the author. Please mention your
printer type and any other additional
hardware you are using (ie: fast-load
systems, non-Commodore drives, etc.).
^
A discount is available for group
(quantity) orders:
3-9 $17.50
10-up $16.00
FOR QUANTITY ORDERS please include
$5 per order for shipping & handling.
If you would like the FGM packages
sent directly to the individual users
please include names and addresses.
User groups may pass the savings on to
their members or use it to supplement
the club's treasury.
If you are already a registered FGM
user please contact me about an
update (reg. users get a discount).
^
As you may have noticed, the price of
the new FGM is higher than v.410.
Postage, printing, and other expenses
have all increased (I'm sure you've
noticed), PLUS, the new FGM has a
thicker spiral-bound user manual and
the program is on a double sided disk.
This new version of the FGM is vastly
improved; much faster, smoother, more
powerful, and easier to use. This FGM
has some unique {CBM-A} manipulation
functions that simply don't exist in
other programs. I believe you will
find it to be well worth the price.
I guarantee it, and if you aren't
satisfied with the new