Action Graphics Release 1.6 Copyright 1992,1993 Just FUN Software All Rights Reserved Action Graphics is an amusement program based on the old "Erector Set" concept of building things (on your screen) and making them move. The mouse is used to select any of several graphic objects (circle, ellipse, line, triangles, rectangles, gear, etc.) or action icons which include Move, Resize, Burst, Rotate, Attach, Set Speed, Equate, Align, Duplicate, Scale, Undo, and several others. The ability to attach objects to each other, and have the actions affect the entire group, makes this a unique and fun program every computer enthusiast will want to try. Although the program is quite easy to use - you just click on the icon you want - additional help text about each object and action is available online while running the program. The help text also discusses the expanded actions available when you double click on the icons. To start, read the first page of the help text. Then, after playing with the program for awhile, read about each object and action to learn about their particular details to become proficient in using Action Graphics. DISCLAIMER Action Graphics is supplied on an "as is" basis. 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 for the use of Action Graphics. SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. A product distributed via Shareware is not "free software". If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register it with the author for a modest fee. Information on registering this product is discussed below and a registration screen will be displayed when the program is run. The registered version will contain the following: The latest release of Action Graphics and notification of future releases. The diamond, rhombus, and trapezoid objects plus any other objects implemented since the initial release. Data files containing both forms of the alphabet and numbers are provided in the registered version. These forms are seen in the "Action Graphics" and "Buy Me" demonstration displays. Additional data files showing construction techniques are included with the registered version. A registered version of this product does not contain the previously mentioned registration screen. REGISTRATION You may send for the latest release of a registered version of this product by mailing a check or money order for $17.00 (includes S&H) to: Just FUN Software 4790 Naniloa Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5547 A 3.5" 1.4 MB diskette will be mailed unless otherwise requested. Please use the REGISTER.TXT file when registering. This file may be printed using the DOS print command. For example: print \action\register.txt COPYRIGHT Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with the following exception. The unregistered version may be freely copied and distributed. It is in fact encouraged. In fairness to persons receiving this program, they should be made aware that this is a Shareware distributed product. The registered version may not be copied or distributed without written permission of the author. COMMERCIAL USAGE Because of the capability to create action messages and to sequence displays using the demo feature, this product may have a unique and valuable commercial usage. NO limitations are placed on the commercial usage of a REGISTERED version of this product. Commercial usage of an unregistered version is prohibited. HARDWARE Required: IBM AT or compatible computer (10 MHz or faster) with 512K RAM, VGA monitor, and a mouse. Optional: Epson FX or LQ compatible dot matrix printer or HP Laser Jet II compatible printer. Whenever reasonably possible other printer will be supported for those users who provide the necessary technical documentation. INSTALLATION AND RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS Depending on the form in which you received this product, portions of these instructions may not apply. Make a directory on your hard disk using the DOS mkdir command. Use the DOS copy command to copy the diskette to the directory. Change to the newly created directory and enter "action" to run the program. Example: mkdir c:\action copy a:*.* \action cd \action action The program begins with a one minute repeating demo that can be terminated by clicking a mouse button. Click on the 'More' box and then the 'Help' box for additional instructions. Incompatable mouse driver software is indicated when the demo figures display OK but nothing happens or the program hangs up when you click a mouse button. This problem can be resolved by using the Microsoft mouse driver which is available in the \action directory. In your CONFIG.SYS file activate the Microsoft driver with this device=c:\action\mouse.sys statement. Remove the old mouse driver statement from your CONFIG.SYS file or more likely from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Be sure to note what the old statment was in case the Microsoft driver does not work with your mouse. If you need help with this, feel free to give me a call at (801) 272-6238. FILES This product is made up of the following files: README.TXT - This file contains the text information you are now reading. README2.TXT - This file contains additional information. Please read. REGISTER.TXT - This file contains a printable registration form. Please use this form when registering. FILE_ID.DIZ - A description of this product. ACTION.EXE - The program file. ACTION.ICO - An icon file for Windows 3.0 and 3.1. This is not a Windows program, but can generally be run as a non-Windows application. *.Dxx - These are the 10 data files that are displayed during the demonstration. MOUSE.SYS - This is a copy of the Microsoft mouse dirver. RELEASE ACTIVITY Release 1.0: April 21, 1992 - Initial release. Release 1.1: June 1, 1992 - Added diamond object to registered version. Release 1.2: June 15, 1992 - Added rhombus and trapezoid objects to registered version. Release 1.3: June 20, 1992 - Fixed bug related to selecting right triangle when outside of object. Release 1.4: July 17, 1992 - Fixed bug related to the grid mode. Release 1.5: September 12, 1992 - Added ability to change the action text color, help text color, and the help text size. Release 1.6: March 29, 1993 - Minor changes to the help text and included the Microsoft mouse drive in the ZIP file. Please continue by reading the README2.TXT file.