3D Green Animated Cursors Version 1.3 Copyright 1997 by W. J. Harnden, Jr., all rights reserved. Latest version available at http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Heights/2569/3DGCurPg.htm. Use "Word Wrap" to view this file. Introduction This is a collection of 3D Green Animated Cursors for Windows 95. They lend some variety to the desktop and compliment the many themes available for Windows 95. If you have NT and know what you're doing, you can use these cursors also, but they have not been tested on NT and do not have instructions for NT. For installation under Windows 95 see the "Instructions" below. Instructions for Windows 95 The installation instructions provided in this file are given only as a courtesy. If you don't know what you are doing, please get help from someone who does. 1. Unzip the 3dgcur13.zip file either directly into your \Windows\Cursors directory or into a temporary directory using an unzip utility such as WinZip or PKzip. If you unzipped to a temporary directory, copy the cursors into \Windows\Cursors. 2. Click on Start, then Settings, then Control Panel. 3. In Control Panel, double click on Mouse for Mouse Properties. Click on Pointers in Mouse Properties. 4. For each cursor shown, hit Browse, then select the corresponding 3D Green Cursor (all start with 3dg...). For the "application in background" and "busy" cursors choose one from the several provided. Then hit Open. You should now see the new 3D Green Cursor shown for that event. 5. Continue this until you have selected all the cursors. At this time you may want to save this as a cursor scheme. Type in a name (3D Green Cursors) and hit Save As. 6. Exit Mouse Properties and Control Panel. You're done! Note 1: 3dgbusy3.ani and 3dgbusy5.ani are 256 color cursors. You must have Windows 95 Plus! installed and a true or high color video card to take advantage of these icons (enable high color mode under "Settings/Control Panel/Display Properties/Plus!"). You can also use Microangelo Engineer (shareware) or MULEVEL (freeware), but still must have a true or high color video card. MULEVEL is available from the 3D Green Animated Cursors home page. Note 2: 3dgbusy8.ani is a 60 second timer and can be used to measure waiting time for your applications. License These files are copyrighted and being released as freeware for personal and non-profit use only. If you wish to use ANY of these cursors for ANY OTHER USE than the ones stated above, send a request for permission via email to joeslinks@geocities.com. Disclaimer of Warranty These cursor files are "AS IS" and come WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Because of the various hardware and software environments into which these cursors may be put, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. You take full responsibility for their use, suitability, and consequences. They are not guaranteed to work on your computer or your application. You should perform your own virus screenings and perform your own tests for suitability. The user must assume the entire risk of using these files, including their installation. If your computer crashes, I am NOT responsible, nor am I responsible for any collateral damages or consequences of any kind. YOU are the ONLY one responsible for their use. (Remember you got this for free!) Credits The basic cursor set is modeled after a freeware blue animated and static cursor set developed by Chris Prescott. I wish to thank him for permission to use his ideas. His cursor set is available at http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Park/4467. The animated color star and atom were made by me based on animated gifs by Matt Brown. Matt's artwork may be found at http://www.users.dircon.co.uk/~mattb. The animated clock cursors were modeled after a clock cursor by Juan C. Pradas-Bergnes. Version History Version 1.0 (2/10/97) -- Initial issue. Version 1.1 (2/28/97) -- Added two new "application in background" animated cursors. Minor improvements to "busy" cursor. Updated documentation. Version 1.2 (3/30/97) -- Added four new "busy" animated cursors and updated credits in readme file. Version 1.3 (4/21/97) -- Added 256 color versions of 3D colored star and atom cursors (major improvement in looks!). Added a 60 second "timer" cursor, so you can see how long you are waiting for applications to start. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPILEPSY WARNING Although intentionally made without "spinning" animations, this warning is provided for your benefit. These cursors are animated and could induce epileptic seizures in those with epilepsy. These problems can arise even in those who have not been previously diagnosed with the condition. If you notice any unusual conditions develop (seizures, loss of awareness, etc.), STOP USING THESE CURSORS IMMEDIATELY and seek medical aid.