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- DC Joystick Character v1.0 (DC J-CHAR)
-
- Copyright (c) 1991 Double Click Software
-
- Program by Michael B. Vederman and Keith Gerdes
-
- DC J-CHAR is a FREEWARE program. A FREEWARE program is one which you may
- freely distribute, but you cannot charge for it or alter the program or
- contents of the archive in any manner. Double Click Software retains all
- copyright exclusive rights except exclusive distribution.
-
- ==============================================================================
-
- DC Joystick Character allows you to assign a character to a direction of a
- joystick. When you press the joystick trigger, it simulates entering the
- character throught the keyboard.
-
- This is useful for doing things like scrolling thru a document, reading
- messages on a BBS, etc. Just sit back in your chair, and press the joystick
- button.
-
- You may assign up to eight (8) characters; one to each direction of the
- joystick. Use the joystick port only.
-
- =========================
- DC J-CHAR key assignments
- =========================
- Before you get started, you should decide what charcters you want to assign
- to what joystick direction.
-
- DC J-CHAR loads in the text macros from a file named:
-
- DC_JCHAR.DAT
-
- A sample DC_JCHAR.DAT file looks like:
-
- up=A
- dn=E
- lt=G
- rt=C
- ur=B
- ul=H
- dr=D
- dl=F
-
- Format of the function key definition in DC_FKEYS.DAT is like this:
-
- <direction>=<character>
-
- where
- <direction> is the text (without single quotes):
-
- 'UP' = joystick up
- 'DN' = joystick down
- 'LT' = joystick left
- 'RT' = joystick right
- 'UL' = joystick up-left diagonal
- 'UR' = joystick up-right diagonal
- 'DL' = joystick down-left diagonal
- 'DR' = joystick down-right diagonal
-
- = is the equal sign
-
- <character> is any ASCII character
-
- So, every line must have the joystick direction _immediately_ followed by
- the equals sign '=' and the character.
-
- EXAMPLE: DN=
- UP=U
-
- * the first line is actually a space charcter after the equals sign.
-
- IMPORTANT NOTE: You may only have one (1) character per direction.
-
- ------------------------
- Non Printable Characters
- ------------------------
- You can assign any character by using the backslash '\' character in the
- assignement, followed by the DECIMAL value of the character you want, and
- another backslash. Two backslashes '\\' in a row would place by the
- backslash character itself.
-
- NOTE: You can only use a number from 0 to 255 (any ASCII character).
-
- EXAMPLE: UP=\13\
- DN=\\
-
- USEFUL CODES:
-
- <CARRIAGE RETURN> = 13
- <LINE FEED> = 10
-
-
- ====================
- Installing DC J-CHAR
- ====================
- You can install DC J-CHAR either from the AUTO folder or from the desktop.
-
- >To install DC J-CHAR from the AUTO folder:
- -------------------------------------------
-
- 1) Copy DC_JCHAR.PRG and your DC_JCHAR.DAT file into the AUTO folder of
- your bootup disk.
-
- 2) Reset your computer. DC J-CHAR will attempt to load and parse the
- DC_JCHAR.DAT file to define your joystick directions when it runs.
-
- When DC J-CHAR installs, you will see an installation message.
-
-
- >To install DC J_CHAR from the desktop:
- ---------------------------------------
-
- 1) Make sure the DC_JCHAR.DAT file is in the CURRENT directory (which is
- usually the same directory the program is in).
-
- 2) Run DC_JCHAR.PRG. An alert box will appear asking you if you want to
- INSTALL or QUIT DC J-CHAR. Click on the appropriate button.
-
- 3) If you clicked on INSTALL, DC J-CHAR will attempt to load and parse the
- DC_JCHAR.DAT file to define your joystick directions.
-
- When DC J-CHAR installs, you will see an installation message.
-
-
- ===============
- Using DC J-CHAR
- ===============
-
- >Once installed, to use DC J-CHAR:
- ----------------------------------
-
- 1) Plug the joystick in the joystick port.
-
- 2) Push the joystick in the desired direction.
-
- 3) Press the joystick trigger. The character will be typed.
-
- NOTE: Pressing the joystick trigger without choosing a direction is the
- same thing as pressing the right mouse button.
-
- That's all.
-
-
- ================
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
-
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- If you like this program, great!
-
- Be sure to let us know what ideas or comments you have about our software.
- We are always anxious to hear what anyone has to say!
-
- You can reach us almost everywhere!
-
- ========
- By Phone
- ========
- Double Click Software : (713)977-6520
-
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- This program is supplied in the belief that it operates as specified,
- neither Double Click Software (the company) nor the authors shall not be liable
- in any circumstance whatsoever for any direct or indirect loss or damage to
- property incurred or suffered by the customer or any other person as a result
- of any fault or defect in the goods or services supplied by the company
- and in no circumstances shall the company be liable against consequential
- damage or loss of profits (whether or not the possibility thereof was
- separately advised to it or reasonably forseeable) arising from the use or
- performance of such goods or services.
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