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PROFESSIONAL VIDEO POKER FOR WINDOWS (tm)
====================================
SHAREWARE VERSION
*****************
Version 2.2b July 15, 1995
Copyright (c) 1993-94, All Rights Reserved
Bitwise Software International, Inc.
901 West Hononegh Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
Voice: (602) 582-4468
Fax: (602) 516-8697
BBS: (602) 492-9747
CIS: 72074,2677
AOL: BITWISE SW
IMPORTANT:
==========
If you are upgrading to Professional Video Poker for Windows V2.0a
or higher from a lower version (1.5, 1.1, or 1.0), the program
will NOT run correctly if you try to use the previous version's
save, defaults, or the payoff/stat files.
Be sure to answer "Y" to all file replace prompts when installing
this version.
-- The save files are those with the extension .SAV.
-- The defaults file is PVPOKER.DEF.
-- The payoff/stat files are those with the extension .P01 thru .P14.
REQUIREMENTS:
=============
Windows 3.1, windows compatible PC computer, windows compatible
VGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher, 3 Meg RAM,
3 Meg free on hard disk.
YOU MUST BE RUNNING WINDOWS IN 386 ENHANCED MODE. Do not start
Windows with the /S or /R switches. See your Windows Manual for
more information on startup memory modes.
Recommended:
Windows 3.1, windows compatible 386/486+ computer running at 25Mhz+,
windows compatible SVGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher,
16+ colors, 4+ Meg RAM, 5+ Meg free on hard disk, Mouse.
INSTALLATION:
=============
To install this game from the distribution diskette, simply
copy the file "PVPOKE.EXE" to the desired directory ("\PVPOKER"
suggested) on your hard disk and run the program.
This is a self-installing packed file and running it will unpack
and install all the needed files and programs. Once self-install
process is complete, this file (PVPOKE.EXE) can be removed.
However, you should always retain a copy of this file on diskette
or tape just in case you need to reinstall it in the future.
If a message appears asking you whether or not you wish to replace
an existing file in the PVPOKER directory, answer with a "Y". DO
NOT USE OLD FILES WITH A NEW VERSION - FATAL ERRORS WILL RESULT.
NOTE: After the installation process is complete, the install
program will try to run the game program automatically. This
should be successful providing the install process was completed
successfully and Windows could find a valid copy of the
VBRUN300.DLL file in the PVPOKER directory or in the common
WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
To start the game manually, run the file PVPOKER.EXE from Windows
File Manager or click on the PVPOKER icon installed into the GAMES
Program Group (or the program group you selected).
The icon file PVPOKER.ICO contains the icon for you to use if you wish
to manually add this game to your Games Program Group or set up new
Program Group just for this game. Please see the Windows Users Manual
for instructions on adding Program Items and setting up Program Groups
from the Windows Program Manager.
NOTE: Be sure you are running Windows Version 3.1 or higher and your
are running Windows in "386 Enhanced Mode" (not Standard Mode). Check
your \WINDOWS directory and see if you have a WIN.BAT file.
Be sure the WIN.COM or WIN command in the batch file DOES NOT include
the /S switch. This causes Windows to start in Standard Mode. Be sure
the command is followed by blanks or /E to insure you start in Enhanced
Mode. Otherwise, this game may not operate correctly. If you cannot see
the 386 Enhanced Program Item (icon = computer chip) on the Windows
Control Panel, then you are not running Windows in the Enhanced Mode.
Please see your Windows Users Manual for more information.
Also, once you are running Windows in 386 Enhanced Mode, you should set
up as large a Permanent Swap File (not Temporary) as Windows will allow.
This allows Windows to use free disk space as computer memory and it will
allow you to run bigger programs. This is done from Windows Control Panel
with the 386 Enhanced Icon.
This program was written in Visual Basic V3.0 and REQUIRES the Visual Basic
V 3.0 Runtime Library file called VBRUN300.DLL (included). Be sure
this file is located in the same directory where you loaded and unzipped
PVPOKE.EXE.
NOTE: Occasionally, Microsoft will release an updated VBRUN300.DLL file
which will correct some bugs in their runtime modules. You should
periodically compare the date/time/size of this file to the latest
one available on CompuServe in the Microsoft MBASIC+ Forum. If a
later one is released, please download it and place it in the
PVPOKER directory. This game will use it automatically from then on.
FILES:
======
*.VBX - Licensed VB Controls.
VBRUN300.DLL - Microsoft's Visual Basic Runtime Library (Licensed).
*.DLL - Other Licensed Routines.
READ.ME - This file.
PVPOKE.EXE - Self-installing packed distribution file.
PVPOKER.EXE - Unpacked game program file.
PVPOKER.HLP - Help File for this program.
PVPOKER.ICO - Icon for adding to Window's Program Manager.
PVPOKER.P01 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #1.
PVPOKER.P02 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #2.
PVPOKER.P03 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #3.
PVPOKER.P04 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #4.
PVPOKER.P05 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #5.
PVPOKER.P06 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #6.
PVPOKER.P07 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #7.
PVPOKER.P08 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #8.
PVPOKER.P09 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #9.
PVPOKER.P10 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #10.
PVPOKER.P11 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #11.
PVPOKER.P12 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #12.
PVPOKER.P13 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #13.
PVPOKER.P14 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #14.
PVPOKER.DEF - Game default settings file.
PVPOKER.SAV - Saved Game(s).
*.WAV - Various Windows sound files for this Game.
BASIC OPERATION:
===============
This game program is a true windows application which can be run and
controlled by you just like any other windows application.
When first loaded, the game will display its opening window while it
initializes itself. Next a the main playing table will be displayed.
When the game starts, it will load a file called "PVPOKER.DEF" as
the default rules and other game settings. If it cannot find this
file, it will use its own pre-programmed default settings. See the
next section for more information regarding saving/restoring games
and the default settings.
Next, the game will attempt to load the default payoffs and cummulative
stats for all 14 of the games available for play. These are found in the
files PVPOKER.P01...P14. If any of these files are not found, the
game program will automatically create them up based on its own
pre-programmed settings.
When the main playing window is first displayed, you will notice several
buttons at the bottom of the screen. Some of which will be disabled
(grayed out) and some of which will be enabled. At the start of a
new hand, the DEAL button will be the default button and should be
used to deal the next hand. To deal, move the mouse pointer to the
DEAL button and press the left mouse button.
The other buttons will be enabled/disabled depending on what is
happening during the game. For example, once the initial cards are
dealt for a new hand, the DEAL button will be grayed out and the
DRAW button will be active.
DEAL BUTTON:
===========
The DEAL button will deal the initial 5 cards for a new hand. Note:
you must bet at least 1 credit before this button will work. Once you
play your first hand, pressing the DEAL button before selecting a new
bet will cause the LAST BET to be used automaticall