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#9 HawkEye for Windows v4.04
Release Notes
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This file contains the latest information about this version of
#9 HawkEye for Windows and other pertinent information that
may not be contained in the documentation or on-line Help.
A complete list and description of all the #9GXE files are in the
FILELIST.TXT file on your #9GXE Windows Installation Disk.
Software Upgrades
-----------------
Even though you may have just received your Number Nine software,
newer versions may be available. Free upgrades are provided to
all Number Nine customers on the Number Nine Bulletin Board
System (BBS).
To see if you have the latest version, compare the version number
of your software (on the label of the provided diskette) with the
version number of the corresponding software on the BBS.
Using the Number Nine BBS
-------------------------
Dial: (617) 862-7502 to log on to the BBS.
Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, HST or V.32 9600.
Modem Setup: 8 data bits, 1-stop bit, no parity.
Files: PKUNZIP to decompress after downloading.
The BBS is divided into two areas that can be accessed from the
Main Menu: Message Area and File Area. The Message Area contains
the latest product information and reviews. Software upgrade
files are located in the File Area. Follow the screen instruc-
tions to download the appropriate files.
Some files are compressed with PKZIP, reducing the overall file
size and the corresponding download time. Compressed files can
be decompressed with PKUNZIP. PKZIP and PKUNZIP are shareware
products that are available in the Main File Area of the BBS as
one self-extracting file called PKZ102.EXE. After you download
PKZ102.EXE, type PKZ102.EXE at the DOS prompt to extract
PKZIP.EXE, PKUNZIP.EXE and related documentation.
For information on using PKUNZIP to decompress files, type
PKUNZIP at the DOS prompt. Only files with a .ZIP extension
need to be decompressed.
Installing a New Monitor
------------------------
If you want to install a new monitor (different from your current
model) after the #9 Windows software has been installed, we
recommend that you follow the steps listed below.
BEFORE you install a new monitor, use Monitor Adjustment to
notify the #9GXE software of the new monitor:
1. Press the hot key you assigned to Monitor Adjustment or double
click on the #9 HawkEye Control Panel icon, then double click
on the Monitor Adjustment icon. An option window is displayed.
2. Click on the Monitor menu, then select 'Monitor Selection'. An
option window is displayed.
3. Scroll through the alphabetical Monitor Models list and select
the new monitor model. Notice the Specifications table at
the bottom of the window; it contains the supported
resolutions and refresh rates of the selected monitor.
If your particular monitor model is not listed, or you do not
know the particular model, move to the top of the list and
select 'Generic Monitor'.
Note: If you select 'Generic Monitor' you will be asked to
select a Maximum Monitor Resolution. BE SURE TO SELECT A
RESOLUTION THE NEW MONITOR SUPPORTS. After the new mon-
itor is installed, the #9GXE will display the resolution
you selected at 60Hz refresh rate. If your monitor sup-
ports higher refresh rates at the selected resolution,
use Monitor Adjustment to select a higher refresh rate.
4. When you have made a selection, click 'OK'. A message window
is displayed.
5. Select 'Exit Windows'. Do NOT select 'Restart Windows' at
this time. When Windows is restarted, the highest resolution
recommended by the manufacturer of the new monitor will take
effect; this resolution may not be supported by the current
monitor and could damage it.
6. Install the new monitor, according to the monitor
manufacturer's instructions.
When you start Windows, if you discover that the active resolution
or refresh rate is not supported by your new monitor, exit Windows
immediately. Then run GXEFILE to set the resolution to
640 x 480 x 256 colors (60Hz refresh):
1. Move to your WINDOWS directory.
2. At the DOS prompt, type: GXEFILE and press [Enter].
Review your monitor's documentation carefully to determine the
resolutions and refresh rates it supports. If it supports
resolutions higher than 640 x 480, use Monitor Adjustment to
select a new Maximum Monitor Resolution. If the monitor supports
refresh rates higher than 60Hz at the Maximum Monitor Resolution
you selected, use Monitor Adjustment to increase the refresh
rate.
Network Installations
---------------------
To install #9GXE software, you must have write access to the
following directories:
1. SYSTEM directory.
KERNEL.EXE, USER.EXE, GDI.EXE, and VGA.DRV files are
located here. These files are often on a network drive.
2. WINDOWS directory.
WIN.COM is located here. These files are often on a
local drive.
3. NUMBER9 subdirectory in the WINDOWS directory.
Most HawkEye files are copied to this directory.
4. Subdirectory containing #9GXE Windows Installation files.
Access is required if the files on the #9GXE Windows
Installation Disk have been copied to a subdirectory on
the network for installation.
5. #9GXE Windows Installation Disk.
Access is required if installation is to be executed
directly from the disk.
After the #9GXE software is installed, write protections can
be restored to the directories.
Systems Administrator Override
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CFG=
When the Number Nine Windows driver and HawkEye initialize, they
read GXE.CFG, a configuration file (with hidden system and
read-only settings) that contains information about the #9GXE. The
root directory of C drive (C:\)is searched first. If GXE.CFG is not
found, Windows is asked for the location of the WINDOWS directory.
If GXE.CFG is not found in the NUMBER9 subdirectory in the WINDOWS
directory, an error may be reported.
If you want to move or rename GXE.CFG, you can do so by adding a
CFG entry to the [#9GXE] section of the SYSTEM.INI file in the
WINDOWS directory. The entry would look something like this:
[#9GXE]
; Moved the configuration file to new name and location.
CFG=c:\bin\configs\newgxe.cfg
HAWKEYE=
When HawkEye is installed, its files are placed in the NUMBER9
subdirectory in the WINDOWS directory. HawkEye utilities require
this path to function.
If you want to move the HawkEye files (e.g., to a network), you
can do so by adding a HAWKEYE entry to the [#9GXE] section of the
SYSTEM.INI file in the WINDOWS directory.
Note: The entry should contain the drive letter and full path,
but NOT an individual file name. Do not put a backslash
at the end of the path unless the HawkEye files are
placed in the root directory.
The entry would look something like this:
[#9GXE]
;Moved the #9 HawkEye utilities to the network
;so they can be shared by all #9GXE users.
HAWKEYE=u:\users\shared\windows\number9
Turbo Copy Settings
-------------------
The Turbo Copy setting in the [#9GXE] section of the SYSTEM.INI
file in your WINDOWS directory controls the bitmap caching, text
caching and polygon fill optimizations supported by the
Number Nine Windows driver. You can set the optimizations to suit
your needs with the TurboCopy flag.
The default setting is TurboCopy=0. Refer to the table below to
determine the appropriate setting for your environment:
Bitmap Cache Polygon Text Cache
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