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- /*******************************************************/
- /* FINGER PAINT (TM) Version 2.00 */
- /* (C) Copyright, Poisson Technology, 1987, 1988. */
- /* All Rights Reserved. */
- /* */
- /* Address : 816 Gregory Court */
- /* Fremont, California 94539 */
- /* U.S.A. */
- /*******************************************************/
-
- . Finger Paint supports EGA(640x350), Hercules(720x348) and
- CGA(640x200) graphics modes.
-
- . Finger Paint uses keyboard keys and mouse to draw pictures.
-
- . Six different fonts are included, and each one can have 81
- different sizes.
-
- . Movie command can play cartoon on screen.
-
- . Finger Paint stores two pages in memory, and graph data can
- be interchanged between pages by using CUT and PASTE functions.
-
- . Easy to learn command line messages tell you what to do next
- in each command.
-
- . The full size printout will fit on the 8.5x11 paper. Each
- page has 537(x) x 750(y) pixels.
-
- . There are 29 commands in total. 20 commands can be accessed
- directly thru function keys.
-
- . [F1] : pressing the function key F1.
- [ALT F1] : pressing ALT first, keep it pressed, and then F1 keys.
- [click] : position the mouse, press the left button then release it.
-
- . Please use the '+' key on the numeric keypad.
-
-
-
- Function Keys Command Comment
- ------------- ------- --------------------------------------
- [F1] Line Draw a line between two points.
- [F2] Circle Draw a circle with different X & Y radii.
- [F3] Rect Draw a rectange between two diagonal points.
- [F4] Scroll Scroll the picture up or down.
- [F5] Draw Free hand drawing.
- [F6] Octagon Draw a rectangle with rounded corners.
- [F7] Text Move cursor, Edit text, Set text size, Select font.
- * enter a line of text each time, text font and size can be changed
- interactively before the next line is entered.
-
- [F8] Pattern Select the pattern number for fill use.
- * or [click] the pattern.
-
- [F9] Erase Erase a square( X:Y = 8:4 pixels) area.
- [F10] Magnify Zoom in around the cursor.(Fat Bit)
- [ALT F1] Spline Bend the middle point of a three-point curve.
- [ALT F2] Global View the whole page.
- [ALT F3] Bline Bend the end point of a line.
- [ALT F4] Undo Recover the picture to the previous command.
- [ALT F5] Brush Brush the screen or select the brush type.
- [ALT F6] Window Cut, Paste or Move part of the picture.
- [ALT F7] Flush Flush the enclosd area with patterns.
- [ALT F8] Linem Multiple lines with the same starting point
- [ALT F9] Spray Spary paint the screen.
- [ALT F10] Swappage Swap between page 1 and 2.
-
-
-
- Command Line commands :
- -----------------------
-
- Command Comment
- ------- --------------------------------
- Quit Exit the program.
- Lwidth Set the line width for drawing.
- * or [click] the linewidth triangle on the lower left corner.
-
- Loadpic Load the picture from disk to memory.
- please select compressed data in Version 1.20 and later.
-
- Savepic Save the picture from memory to the disk in compressed format.
-
- Disp_Dir Display the current directory name.
-
- Hardcopy Print graph using HP Laser, EPSON FX, or IBM proprinter
- compatible printers.
-
- (Only 150 dots/inch HP LaserJet Printer driver is included in non-registered
- copy. Registered users can get full size laser printer and dot matrix
- printer support. See PRINTER.DOC for lists of supported printers.)
-
- * To speed up printing, there is no error handling routine during
- printing. Please don't put printer offline during printing. Make
- sure you save the screen image before printing.
-
- Clear Clear the current page image.
-
- Fill Toggle the FILL mode of RECTANGLE, CIRCLE, SPLINE, and BLINE.
- * [click] the master fill pattern on the bottom of screen.
-
- Demo_Pic Continuous scrolling of all DEMO*.PIC files. 200 pictures max.
-
- Moive See MOVIE.DOC for detailed descriptions.
-
- Disk File Descriptions:
- -----------------------
-
- README Introduction letter from Author.
- F COM The Finger Paint Master Program.
- F 000 The Finger Paint subprogram.
- F 001 The Finger Paint subprogram.
- F 002 The Finger Paint subprogram.
-
- MANUAL DOC Documentation file from Author.
- MOVIE DOC Description of Movie making principle and procedure.
- PRINTER DOC List of supported Lasers and dot matrix printers for
- registered users. ( over 160 printers! )
-
- HERC FON Text Font file for Hercules and EGA mode.
- MINI FON Text Font file for small character.
- ROMANS FON Small size Roman font.
- ROMANL FON Large size Roman font.
- BOLDS FON Small size Bold font.
- BOLDL FON Large size Bold font.
- PLAINS FON Small size Plain font.
- PLAINL FON Large size Plain font.
-
- CARTOON1 PIC Page 1 cartoon picture file for EGA and Hercules mode.
- CARTOON2 PIC Page 2 cartoon picture file for EGA and Hercules mode.
-
- CGA1 PIC Page 1 cartoon picture file for CGA.
- CGA2 PIC Page 2 cartoon picture file for CGA.
-
- DEMO1 PIC Picture file - Copyright notice and introduction.
- DEMO2 PIC Picture file - Madonna.
- DEMO3 PIC Picture file - Lady and Gentlemen.
- DEMO4 PIC Picture file - U.S.A. map.
- DEMO5 PIC Picture file - World map.
- DEMO6 PIC Picture file - Galloping horses.
- DEMO7 PIC Picture file - Trees.
- DEMO8 PIC Picture file - Font variations and drawing tips.
-
-
- Version 2.00 Release Notes:
- ---------------------------
-
- New features:
-
- 1. Line width, fill pattern, and fill toggle can be changed during
- each edit session.
-
- 2. The OCTAGON command is added to draw a rectangle with rounded corners.
-
- 3. TEXT command edits a line at a time instead of the whole paragraph.
- The text font and size can be changed interactively before the
- next line is entered. Three large and three small fonts have been
- added to this release.
-
- 4. MOVIE command is added to let you have fun with your drawings.
-
- 5. CARTOON*.PIC, CGA*.PIC and MOVIE.DOC are added for MOVIE command use.
-
- 6. In EGA mode, two color bars are added to let the screen look more
- pleasant. Because FINGER PAINT operates in B/W mode, so the color
- will be erased when you move the cursor across color banner.
-
- Notes for mouse users:
- ---------------------
-
- 1. The line width can be changed by clicking in the lower left triangular
- linewidth area.
-
- 2. Click the master fill pattern can toggle the fill mode. If FILL ON then
- the rectange, circle, spline and bline area will be filled with the
- pattern.
-
- 3. Master pattern can be changed by clicking the individual pattern.
-
-
- Registration Note:
- ------------------
- (C) Copyright, Poisson Technology, 1987, 1988. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
- FINGER PAINT is the trademark of Poisson Technology.
- Unauthorized use, distribution or duplication is strictly
- prohibited by law.
-
- Poisson Technology
- 816 Gregory Court
- Fremont, CA 94539
- U. S. A.
-
- If you wish to be on our mailing list and become a registered
- user, simply send U.S.$20 to the address above.
-
- International user please send check or money in U.S. dollars.
- No foreign currency or foreign bank note please.
-
- You will also receive a 5 1/4 disk with the printer driver routine
- for FREE See PRINTER.DOC for details. Please feel free to mail your
- comments, checks and suggestions to the above address. Thank you
-
-
- * price and terms subject to change