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TUCC - The UltraSound Control Center (Pronounced: TUCK) Version 1.00 December 18, 1993 Copyright (c) 1993 by CZAR Software All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 370087 El Paso, TX 79937-0087 USA Support BBS: (915) 595-8705 CompuServe: 71031,3614 Fido: 1:381/99 ┌---------┐ ┌-----┴---┐ │ (R) --│ │o │------------------ │ ┌-----┴╨--┐ │ Association of │ │ │-┘ Shareware └---│ o │ Professionals ------│ ║ │-------------------- └----╨----┘ MEMBER This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for member products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. The OMB may be contacted by FAX by sending to the ASP FAX number: (616) 788-2765. In communication with the OMB please include a telephone number and/or FAX if available. ============================================================== Contents Page 1 -------- -------- Introduction What is TUCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Why TUCC was made . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Requirements Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Additional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Usage General Mouse and Keyboard Operation. . . . . . . . . . 7 How to use TUCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Single Module playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 How to tag and play modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Appendix Appendix A. What you get when you register. . . . . . . 10 Appendix B. TUCC Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . 11 Appendix C. Where to get the newest releases of TUCC. . 12 Appendix D. What is shareware and how does it work. . . 13 Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Warranty Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ============================================================== What is TUCC Page 2 ------------ -------- TUCC is a program that helps UltraSound users to easily manage their many emulator programs and also to play many different Modules with a selection of different players. TUCC is NOT freeware nor public domain. TUCC is shareware. TUCC is copyrighted. CZAR Software retains ownership of that copyright. Anyone who continues to use TUCC after a trial period of 30 days is obligated to purchase TUCC by paying a small registration fee. Only with your support, TUCC can be continued to be developed and improved. ============================================================== Why was TUCC developed? Page 3 ----------------------- -------- One of my first module player was DMP when I had my Sound Blaster, then when I got my UltraSound I switched to another player since DMP, at the time, did not even support the UltraSound. I soon got tired of having to type each and every module name. So I started looking for a Shell that would be easy to use and fast. Well, soon I realized that the three shells that were available did not meet my needs. I wanted more than to just push P. I wanted mouse support, I wanted the shell to find the programs needed so that I don't have to edit any ascii configuration files. I wanted the program to be super easy to use. Such a shell did not exist. I got used to that fact and kept on using my commandline typing for DMP. Soon MEGA-EM for the GUS was released, and with it, came the burden of more command line parameters. I finally got sick of all these command line parameters and decided it was time to do something about this. The result is TUCC. It is written by Thomas Jaeger, my older brother. He also wrote ACZAR - The Ultimate Archive Shell. I supplied him with what was needed and he started to program. TUCC will hopefully meet your needs, as it did with me. It is easy to use, and you don't have to use any editor to make your configuration files. TUCC does everything for you. Enjoy TUCC, as it took a lot of work to create. Bernd Jaeger ============================================================== Features Page 4 -------- -------- ■ Interface - Stylish interface that is very easy to use.It looks and feels just like Windows 3.1 with resizable, removable, closable, stackable, 3-d windows. It's still a text base interface but feels like a graphical one. Uses state of the art pull down menus, radio-buttons, push-buttons, list-boxes, list-windows, 3-dim windows with real shadows, and much more. ■ Ease of use - The biggest concern for CZAR Software was that TUCC should be very easy to use but extremely powerful in function. TUCC is easy to use and powerful at the same time. Try it! ■ Fully mouse driven - Users can fully operate TUCC with a mouse without ever using the keyboard. Users without a mouse can use hot-keys or cursor keys for speedy operations. ■ Players Supported - DMP, METAL, P669, PLAYMIDI, FARPLAY and GUSMOD ■ Emulators Supported - SBOS, MEGA-EM, and UltraMid ■ Additional Support - The registered version also features the ability to define up to 3 custom players that can be used for any type of player. The unregistered version allows only one custom player. ■ Automatically - TUCC searches all drives and directories locates Players automatically. There is no need to and Emulators in hassle with putting all files in the seconds. DOS PATH etc. TUCC knows where to get all the necessary files and how to use them wherever they are located. No need to change your AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS files. ...and much more... ============================================================== Hardware Requirements Page 5 --------------------- -------- - IBM 286, 386 or better - 384K RAM - EMS expanded memory v3.20 or higher is recommended - Hard disk strongly recommended - Microsoft mouse or 100% compatible recommended - TUCC also supports XMS/EMS and UMB's [ A 386 or better is required to use MEGA-EM ] ============================================================== Software Requirements --------------------- - MS-DOS v3.30 or higher ============================================================== Additional Requirements ----------------------- The following files are the programs that do the actual emulating and playing. All files are available on electronic bulletin board systems throughout the United States of America. In addition, all files are on-line on the TUCC support BBS and can be downloaded 24 hours a day. - MEGA-EM Copyright (c) by Advanced Gravis - DMP Copyright (c) by Otto Chrons - P669 Copyright (c) by Vectorman - METAL Copyright (c) by Wildcat & Synapsis - PlayMidi Copyright (c) by Advanced Gravis - Farplay Copyright (c) by TDS - GusMOD Copyright (c) by CyberStrike All files mentioned above can be downloaded free from either one of the Support BBS: CZAR Software support BBS at (915) 595-8705. ANGEL FALLS BBS at (915) 592-6747. Both BBS are operating at 14.4k. ANGEL FALLS also operates at 19.2 and 24k V.FAST CLASS speeds. Both BBS are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. ============================================================== Quick Start Page 6 ----------- -------- Assuming you would like to install TUCC in C:\TUCC: - Change to the directory were TUCC should be installed. If the directory does not exist, create it. For example, (assuming you are on drive C:): CD\ MD C:\TUCC CD C:\TUCC - Copy all files into the TUCC directory. For example, (assuming you are copying all files from floppy drive A:): COPY A:\*.* - All necessary files should be in directory C:\TUCC by now - Run TUCC by typing TUCC followed by the ENTER key - TUCC will run an initial setup procedure, so follow the commands on screen ============================================================== General Mouse and Keyboard Operation Page 7 ------------------------------------ -------- TUCC is fully mouse operational. That means, if you have a Microsoft Mouse or 100% compatible, you can operate TUCC without ever touching the keyboard. However, if you do not have a mouse, you can still access functions very quickly by using hot-keys and short-cut-keys. The keyboard TAB key moves to the next menu or dialogue item while pressing SHIFT+TAB will move backward. Pressing the SPACE bar or ENTER will activate or check a dialogue item or operation. Pressing ESC always escapes and returns to the previous operation. Check-boxes = [ ] Some Sample Text (Not activated) [X] SOME SAMPLE TEXT (Activated) Use: With the mouse, move the mouse cursor over the push-button and click the left mouse button to activate. With the keyboard, move to the check-box by pressing TAB or SHIFT+TAB and press SPACE bar or ENTER to activate. Some windows in TUCC allow you to use the HOME, END, PageUp, PageDown keys for faster movements. ============================================================== How to use TUCC Page 8 ---------------- -------- Once you have configured TUCC you will say the PLAYERS window, this window will enable you to select one of the Module players that TUCC has found. Select a play by clicking on to the brackets next to it. TUCC is smart enough to know what type of extenstions the selected player can use and will adjust the file window accordingly. To Play a Singe Module: ----------------------- 1.) Select a Player 2.) Select a Drive (from the Drive List box) 3.) Select a directory with modules in it 4.) Double click on the module you wish to play 5.) The module will play To tag several modules and play them: ------------------------------------- 1.) Select a Player 2.) Select a Drive (from the Drive List box) 3.) Select a directory with modules in it 4.) With the Mouse or cursor keys go on to a module and hit the SPACE BAR to tag that module, it will now appear in the small list box. Do this as many times as you wish to tag different modules 5.) Click on the big PLAY button 6.) The modules will play ============================================================== How to Resize a Window ---------------------- To resize a window, click on one of its corners and hold down the left mouse button. Resize the window to the desired position. Resizing several windows allows you to have more than just one window on screen. For example, you can resize TUCC's main window, open up the ZIP switches window, resize it, and have both windows open at the same time. To switch between windows, click on the window you want to use. If you encounter any errors or strange behavior of TUCC, please call our support BBS at 915-492-6747 or 915-595-8705. Only if you report the errors, TUCC can be corrected and improved. While you are reporting errors, any suggestions are welcome! ============================================================== Trouble Shooting Page 10 ---------------- -------- Problem 1: Everytime I use DMP and I play any type of module and I return to TUCC my players names are not listed anymore and I get funny characters on the screen. Solution: You have a program loaded such as VGA READ (used to read 1.7 and 1.8 formatted floppies). This program conflicts with DMP's memory management. Remove it from your memory. Problem 2: Sometimes DMP hangs my system when playing a module file. Solution: Disable the EMS option within TUCC. This will prevent DMP from hanging the system. Problem 3: Sometimes DMP does not play any music. Solution: You have probably loaded emulators such as SBOS, or Mega-Em, unload them first before trying to play anything through DMP. Problem 4: Every time I load a .669 with P669 the players hangs when I want to exit P669. Solution: Go into your .669 dir and start up P669, now save (push F2) your P669 configuration. This is NOT a bug in TUCC, but a bug of P669. ============================================================== Appendix A. What you get when you register Page 11 ------------------------------------------ -------- o Next major version of TUCC for FREE o Access to 24 Hours of technical support (via our 2 BBS) o The ability to use more than 1 custom player o Bonus Certificate to get a Shareware CD-ROM for $9.95 + S/H o Additional discounts on other CZAR Software products o Support through CompuServe 71031,3614 o Closing shareware notice removed o Personal serial # and name printed within TUCC o The Right to continue to use TUCC after the 30 evalutioan period ============================================================== Appendix B. TUCC Registration Form Page 12 ----------------------------------- -------- (Please write in print) Mailing Address: Name:___________________________________________________ Company:___________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:__________________________________________ Home Phone: _________________ Work Phone: _________________ Number of Registrations of TUCC ($20.00 each) : #________ Mailer, Disk(s), S+H, ($5.00 for each Program) : $________ Total..........................................: $ _______ [ ] 360 Kbyte 5.25" Disk(s) or [ ] 720 KByte 3.5" Disk(s) Please send registration to: CZAR Software P.O. Box 370087 El Paso, TX 79937-0087 USA You can also register TUCC for only $20 ! Here is how: ------------------------------------------------------------- To register TUCC for only $20 you must, 1.) Fill out this special form (below these steps) 2.) Send that form with your payment of $20 (cash/money order) to the address below. 3.) Call 2 weeks later from that date that you sent your registration form/payment one of our Support BBS (that you define in the form below) (Please write in print) $20 Registration Information: Name:___________________________________________________ Password to use for YOUR prepared account:_________________ Company:___________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:__________________________________________ Home Phone: _________________ Work Phone: _________________ Number of Registrations of TUCC ($20.00 each) : #________ Total..........................................: $ _______ After you send in your payment and registration form for you may download your key from: CZAR Sofware BBS (915)595-8705 Please allow at least 14 days for preparation of account and key. -------------------------------------------------------------- LIMIT OF LIABILITY TUCC is distributed as is. CZAR Software disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied. CZAR Software will assume no liability for damages either from the direct use of this product or as a result of the use of this product.v200 ============================================================== Appendix C. Where to get the newest releases of TUCC Page 13 ----------------------------------------------------- -------- The newest releases of TUCC are available at no cost 24 hours a day from both support BBS's. CZAR (915) 595-8705 up to 14.4k (HST also supported) ANGEL FALLS (915) 592-6747 up to V.FAST CLASS GERMANY: 18. K.-L. Jaeger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +49-7665-99153 You may also FREQ (File Request) TUCC under the magic name of: TUCC from any of the following addresses, 24 hours. 1:381/99 - 14.4k 13:110/100 - 24k V.FAST CLASS 85:841/420 - 24k V.FAST CLASS 72:915/12 - 24k V.FAST CLASS 88:915/908 - 24k V.FAST CLASS 58:100/117 - 24k V.FAST CLASS ============================================================== Appendix D. What is shareware and how does it work Page 14 -------------------------------------------------- -------- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. ============================================================== Warranty Disclaimer Page 15 ------------------- -------- Users of TUCC must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "TUCC is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of TUCC." TUCC is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this program useful and find that you are using TUCC and continue to use TUCC after a reasonable trial period, you must make a registration payment of $20.00 to CZAR Software. The $20.00 registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, as long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it is being used at another, just as a book cannot be read at the same time by two different persons at two locations. Commercial users of TUCC must register and pay for their copies of TUCC within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting CZAR Software. Anyone distributing TUCC for any kind of remuneration must first contact CZAR Software at the address below for authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering TUCC immediately (However CZAR Software must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of TUCC.). You are encouraged to pass a copy of TUCC along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of the TUCC system. CZAR SOFTWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER CZAR SOFTWARE NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF CZAR SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. IN NO EVENT SHALL CZAR SOFTWARE'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF CLAIM. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas and shall inure to the benefit of CZAR Software and any successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction located in El Paso County, Texas. The parties hereby consent to in personal jurisdiction of said courts. ============================================================== Copyright Notice Page 16 ---------------- -------- Copyright Notice THIS SOFTWARE AND THE DISKS ON WHICH IT IS CONTAINED IS LICENSED TO YOU, FOR YOUR OWN USE. THIS IS COPYRIGHTED SOFTWARE. YOU ARE NOT OBTAINING TITLE TO THE SOFTWARE OR ANY COPYRIGHT RIGHTS. YOU MAY NOT SUBLICENSE, RENT, LEASE, CONVEY, MODIFY, TRANSLATE, CONVERT TO ANOTHER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE, DECOMPILE, OR DISASSEMBLE THE SOFTWARE FOR ANY PURPOSE. YOU MAY MAKE AS MANY COPIES OF THIS SOFTWARE AS YOU NEED FOR BACK-UP PURPOSES ONLY. YOU MAY USE THIS SOFTWARE ON MORE THAN ONE COMPUTER, PROVIDED THERE IS NO CHANCE IT WILL BE USED SIMULTANEOUSLY ON MORE THAN ONE COMPUTER. IF YOU NEED TO USE THE SOFTWARE ON MORE THAN ONE COMPUTER SIMULTANEOUSLY, PLEASE CONTACT CZAR SOFTWARE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SITE LICENSES.