Wowy-Ka-Zowy Music Creator v1.0 Files enclosed: þ WKZMC.EXE - Main program þ ROL2MIDI.EXE - Converts ROL files to Format 0 MIDI files þ WKZMC.TXT - You are reading it now! þ STANDARD.BNK - Instrument bank used by ROL2MIDI þ ALLSONGS - Sample of the input text file What is it: If you use Wowy-Ka-Zowy, the menu shell for WowII Mod file player, then you might have interest in this program. Everyones taste in music is different and I myself can listen to just about anything as long as it is pleasing to the ear. The music that came with Wowy-Ka-Zowy may not appeal to everyone so with this program you can make your own selection for background music. How to use WKZMC: First thing you must do is convert any of your .ROL files to .MID format. This can be done with the program called ROL2MIDI and using the STANDARD.BNK. It is best to convert all the ROL files you want to use in your MUSIC.000 at one time. Type ROL2MIDI with out any parameters to see what the command line options are. Next you need to use WKZMC. You have 3 options here. If you run WKZMC without any command line then you will go into the manual mode. Manual mode is where you have to enter everything manually such as the file name, title, and group. This is good if you only want 2 or 3 songs in your MUSIC.000 file. There is a SIMPLE help option using just the ?. The third option is to use the /F command. To use this you must create a plain ascii file with the following information: .MID FILE NAME Title 2nd Title Line (Blank if there is no 2nd Line) Group .MID FILE NAME Title 2nd Title Line (Blank if there is no 2nd Line) Group The first one is the actual name of the .MID file. DO NOT USE THE .MID EXTENSION. The Second line is the Title of the song, up to 25 characters. You can use more but only 25 will be displayed in Wowy. The third line is for the 2nd title line. Some songs have long tiles and you can add what ever you want on this line up to 25 characters. The fourth line is the group that wrote the song, up to 20 characters. Again you can use more but only 20 will be displayed. Just keep adding this information to the file. Each .MID file should have 4 lines and you continue adding until you have all your .MID files in the text file. You can have up to 99 .MID files which will probably make your MUSIC.000 file REAL large. I had created one with 50 songs and it was almost 1 megabyte. Of course the size of your file will depend on how big your .MID files are. There is no limitation to the size Save your text file under any name except MUSIC.000 OR MUSIC.NDX as these are use by WKZMC. Lets say you use MUSIC.TXT. Now execute MKZMC in the following manner: WKZMC /FMUSIC.TXT This will take all your .MID files and combine them into MUSIC.000. It will also create a file called MUSIC.NDX. Once it is finished you will need to copy these files to the same directory as WOWY.EXE. Now run Wowy and your new back ground music will be playing. Save the text file of your music as you can edit it or add to it later on. If you make a good catalog of files send your MUSIC.000 and MUSIC.NDX to the GALAXY BBS. I would like to see some of your creations. Notes: This program will basicly take any file and combined it with another to make the MUSIC.000 file. But Wow-Ka-Zowy v1.4 will only play Format 0 MIDI files so it is best to use ROL2MIDI to do a convert unless you know your MIDI file is Format 0. I have enclosed a sample of my ALLSONGS text files which can be used as an example to create your own. It is the same file listing that comes with Wowy-Ka-Zowy v1.4. I don't know who wrote ROL2MIDI so I don't know if it is shareware or what. I have received several copies with no docs so if you know the author please let me know as I would like to be granted proper permission to include it with WKZMC. The STANDARD.BNK can be replaced with your own instrument bank. This was one I happened to have. Support: If you have problems, suggestions or just would like to have a feature added you can contact me at the GALAXY BBS in Daleville Alabama. Node 1 205-598-9509 HST Dual Standard, Node 2 205-598- 6547 HST Dual Standard. By the way, the GALAXY BBS is a Totally Free BBS with 5 Gigs on line. No dues or fees. Stop by and take a look around. Registration: NONE. It is free. Not crippled nor does it say UNREGISTERED anywhere so feel free to use it as long as you want. Guarantee: NONE. Use it at your own risk. It works fine for me. License Agreement: Consult your physician before starting this program. Batteries not included. May cause drowsiness. Must be over 17. Not available in all states. Not responsible for acts of God. Prices subject to change. Proof of purchase required. Read label before using. Some assembly required. Not responsible for typographical errors. Some restrictions apply. Subject to local regulation. Warrantee period limited. Close cover before striking. 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