MERGECLK
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MERGECLK is a simple talking clock demonstrator which has been provided to show
the functionality of merging .WAV files 'on the fly'. A special module called 
MERGEWAV is used to achieve this effect. It results in seamless transistions 
between each segment in a series of .WAV files and frees the processor for other 
tasks during the play.

To install MERGECLK, simply create a new sub directory called MERGECLK and 
transfer all the de-arc'd files. You should have ten .WAV files for each 
digitized word in the numerical range ZERO to NINE plus a preamble announcement 
.WAV file called TIMECHK. The executable file is called MERGECLK.EXE.

The programme supports self explanatory menus. You can have announcements at a 
range of preset intervals and you may turn the merge feature on or off to 
demonstrate the difference in performance. The seamless transistions will be 
obvious. A widget will show you background processor activity has momentarily 
ceased when an announcement is in progress. The widget only just hesitates when 
the merge is functioning.

If you have the MS ding.wav and chimes.wav on your system, you may elect to 
include these sound effects in your announcement along with the time by checking 
the menu options. They add to the quality of the finished product. Ensure 
DING.WAV and CHIMES.WAV are in your PATH statement if you elect to use them.

A worry screen will pop up now and then for unregistered users. Otherwise, the 
talking clock canbe left to run in the background while you continue with your 
other tasks. For registration details and more comprehensive information, print 
out MERGE.WRI.