xmas lights v1.0
November 25, 1994

System requirements:

Windows 3.1
Works with any video display driver.

** This program may be freely distributed. **

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X-LIGHTS.ZIP contents:
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LIGHTS.EXE  Main xmas lights program
BWCC.DLL    Borland custom controls .DLL
README.TXT  This file.

Installation:

To install this program, unzip the contents of X-LIGHTS.ZIP into a
directory of your choice.  To run the program, you may install the
icon to the Program Manager (using the File|New menu option) or you
may double-click on the file (LIGHTS.EXE) from File Manager.  The
lights will be hung from the top of the Windows desktop and an icon
will be placed on the desktop.  To change the xmas lights options,
simply double-click on the icon at the bottom of the screen.

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Settings:
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Flashing Mode:
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None:         Select this to leave lights on (no flashing).
Random:       This allows lights to flash independently.
All At Once:  All lights flash on and off at the same time.
Chase:        Lights "chase" each other.
Alternating:  Every other light in the string is on at the same time.

Startup:
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Determines whether or not the icon is shown on the desktop.  Checking the
"Hidden" radio button keeps the icon hidden.

Bulbs:
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Check these options to simulate real-world burnt-out and broken light bulbs.

Flash Rate:
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Selects the speed at which the lights flash.

Color:
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Selects the colors of the light bulbs.  The first option allows random
colors for each light.  The last two options allow red & green or
multi-colored light sets.  You may also select the options which use
the same color bulb for the entire string of lights.

Pressing the "Help" pushbutton on the settings dialog to show this
information.


There are also various menu options from the iconized program:

hide icon:		hides the icon (leaves the lights)
about...:       shows the about box
options:		brings up the options dialog
remove lights:  removes the xmas lights

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This program was developed free of charge for PolarBare Enterprises.  They
are dedicated to developing clothing for handicapped children in order to
make their lives easier.  You may send contributions for $10.00 (other
amounts accecpted) to the address below to help fund their efforts.
Donations of $10.00 or more will get you the registered version of this
program (v1.1 with no annoying messages & more features).

   Happy Holidays!!!

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For more information about this program and/or PolarBare Enterprises,
or for comments / feedback:

PolarBare Enterprises
P.O. Box 434
Louisville, CO 80027  USA
CompuServe: 71174,2675

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