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- ██ AMAZEMENT ██
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- ██ Version 2.00 ██
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- ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ GENERAL │
- └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- This amusing program draws mazes. To run it, enter:
-
- AMAZE [/B]
-
-
- The optional /B argument makes the program beep after mazes are completed.
- You probably won't want this unless you draw extremely detailed mazes that take
- a few minutes, and you want to be alerted when they're done.
-
- When the program starts, it asks for the desired maze dimensions and
- automatically adjusts for the type of graphics adapter you have. Enter the
- dimensions, or zero to quit. If you enter nonzero dimensions, the program
- draws the maze, and when done, waits for a keystroke. Press any key to draw
- another maze or quit. That's all!
-
- The larger the dimensions you enter, the more detailed the maze you'll
- produce. Obviously, more detail requires more drawing time, but even with the
- highest resolution, AMAZEMENT is pretty quick. Our experience is that most
- people can't find their way through mazes with dimensions greater than 50-100,
- so higher resolution is a pretty moot point, though AMAZEMENT does support it.
-
- To abort the program at any time, press Ctrl-C or Ctrl-Break.
-
- FOR PARENTS: Even if you're not a maze freak yourself, mazes are great for
- keeping the kids occupied on long car trips. For the young ones, we suggest
- dimensions of 20 or less.
-
- FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS: This is just the thing to keep your white rats
- from getting bored!
-
- FOR GARDENERS: If you've ever wanted to set up a hedge maze, AMAZEMENT
- will get you started!
-
- ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ PRINTING │
- └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- To print mazes, you must have a dot matrix or laser printer and a program
- to put the screen image on paper. If you have an IBM compatible dot matrix
- printer and a Color Graphics Adapter, you can use the program GRAPHICS.COM
- that comes with DOS. Simply enter GRAPHICS before running AMAZEMENT. After
- the maze is drawn, get your printer ready and press Shift-PrtSc (the "print
- screen" key). If you did everything right, you should get a nice paper
- copy of the maze.
-
- If you have another type of graphics adapter or printer, you'll need a
- print screen program specifically written for your hardware. There are a
- number of good public domain programs that fit the bill. Check your local
- computer users' group or electronic bulletin board.
-
- ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ REQUIREMENTS │
- └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- You need the following to run AMAZEMENT:
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- ■ MS-DOS or PC-DOS, version 2.0 or later
- ■ IBM PC, PS/2, or compatible machine
- ■ Graphics adapter
-
- NOTES:
-
- 1. AMAZEMENT supports the MCGA, Hercules(R) Graphics Card, Graphics Card Plus,
- Incolor Card, and 100% compatibles. However support for Hercules(R) & MCGA
- adapters is experimental. Individuals using AMAZEMENT with either of these
- adapters are encouraged to forward any comments to the author.
-
- 2. If you have a Hercules(R) card, you run the driver program MSHERC.COM
- (supplied with this package) before using AMAZEMENT. We recommend loading
- MSHERC.COM as part of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. If you have both a Hercules(R)
- monochrome card and a color video card, use the argument /H with MSHERC.
-
- ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ EXIT CODES │
- └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- AMAZEMENT reports the following exit codes to DOS (you can use these with
- the ERRORLEVEL function in batch files):
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- 0 Normal termination
- 1 Operator aborted
- 2 Error occurred
-
- ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ REVISION HISTORY │
- └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- 1.00 Original program
- 1.01 Fine tuned code to make it smaller
- Made dimension input more foolproof
- 1.02 Fixed exit message bug
- 1.10 Made beep upon maze completion an option vice default
- 2.00 Fixed bug that made program use only half of CGA screen
- Added support for Hercules(R) & MCGA
-
- ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ CREDITS │
- └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- AMAZEMENT is a shareware program written in Microsoft C by Richard W.
- Adams. It is copyright 1990 by Richard W. Adams. You may copy and distribute
- AMAZEMENT freely, as long as you charge no fee other than a nominal one to
- cover distribution costs. If you like and use AMAZEMENT, a contribution would
- be appreciated (suggestion: $5.00). Your contributions give shareware authors
- the incentive to develop new programs and improve old ones. Please send any
- contributions or comments on AMAZEMENT to:
-
-
- Richard W. Adams
- 104 Willow Oaks Boulevard
- Hampton, VA 23669-1528
-
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