***************************************************************************** * Graffiti for Windows Ver1.1e * * * * Copyright(C)1994 by Hiroki Nakayama * * Translated by Hitoshi Ozawa * * Release 1994/10/14 * ***************************************************************************** Graffiti for Windows is a program which enables you to write graffiti on your window's wallpaper. Requirement: Hardware: 80386 or higher machine 4MB or more RAM memory At least 100KB of free hard disk space Software: MS-Windows3.1 or higher The following files are included in the GRAFTI.LZH file: GRAFTI.EXE Graffiti execution file GRAFTI.INI Graffiti initialization file README.TXT Introduction (the file you are reading right now) Liability ******************************************************************** The author and the developer of this software will not take any responsibilities for any damages that may occur with the use of this software. The files contained in GRAFTI.LZH file are distributed "as is" and without any expressed and implied warranties. The user assumes the entire risk of using the software. Installation ***************************************************************** Copy GRAFTI.EXE and GRAFTI.INI files to the same directory. Execute the GRAFTI.EXE file from Windows by using either the File Manager or the Program Manager. If you desire to have Graffiti loaded every time Windows is started, add the GRAFTI.EXE to the Start-up group (^_^). When it is resident in memory, Graffiti for Windows will not interfere with most other Windows software. Furthermore, it will only use 18KB of memory. How to Use ******************************************************************* 1. Starting When the Graffiti for Windows is executed, a opening screen (blackboard) will be displayed for 1-2 seconds to show that the program has been properly executed and is not installed in the computer's memory. Even when it is installed, there is be no window or icon associated with Graffiti for Windows. To doodle on your screen, move the mouse pointer off any windows (i.e. on a wallpaper) and press down the left mouse button. Move the mouse pointer while still pressing down the left mouse button to draw a figure. You will also be able to draw on top of a window if you start a line from outside a window. 2. Control menu When the right mouse button is clicked when the mouse pointer is off any windows (i.e. on a wallpaper), a Graffiti for Windows Control Menu will pop-up next to the mouse pointer. Following is a description of commands listed in the Control Menu. [Graffiti] Display the opening blackboard at the center of the screen. If you need to know the current version of your Graffiti for Windows, select this command. To clear the blackboard, select the [Erase] command. [Erase] Erase all graffiti and blackboard window. [Bleeding Paint] Change the blush type to "Bleeding Paint" (what's that suppose to mean?) [Black Pen] Change the blush type to "Black Pen". (an ordinary pen) [Gang Spray] Change the blush type to "Gang Spray". If you are a member of a local gang and want to "really" draw artistic graffiti on your windows, select this. [Rainbow Spray] Change the blush type to "Rainbow Spray". If you want to find a pot of gold somewhere in your Windows, this is just what you need to color your screen. [Glow Pen] Change the blush type to "Glow Pen". If you are in the dark and want to "shine", this is the pen you need. The color will change with each blush stroke. [Confused Paint] Change the blush type to "Confused Paint". Color will change while you are drawing an object. [Remove] Remove Graffiti for Windows from memory. Warnings: 1. A figure drawn with a pen will dry quickly, but a figure drawn with a paint will drip down. 2. If your machine is 386SX or lower, spraying will be very slow. 3. Removing from Memory If some application already uses the right mouse button, Graffiti for Windows can be removed from memory by bringing up the Control Menu and selecting [Remove] or by re-running the GRAFTI.EXE file. Creating Custom Brush Types ************************************************** The 6 brush types included with Graffiti for Windows are defined in the GRAFTI.INI file. If you want to create your own brush types, modify the content of this file using a text editor (e.g. Notepad). Following is a description of fields in the GRAFTI.INI file. [Pens] Section Contains name and properties of brush types. Format: Number = Name, Thickness, R, G, B, Paint, Random, Spray Number: Please always start with number 1 and increment by 1 for each brush type. If a number is missing, brush types after it will not be usable. Up to 16 brush types can be defined. Name: Enter a unique paint name. Paint name can be up to 15 characters. Thickness:Enter a value between 1-256 to define the thickness of a line. A higher value will make the line thicker. R: Enter a value between 0-255 to define a color. A higher value will make the color redder. G: Enter a value between 0-255 to define a color. A higher value will make the color greener. B: Enter a value between 0-255 to define a color. A higher value will make the color Bluer. Paint: Enter 'Yes' or 'No'. When 'Yes" is entered, the brush type will be taken as a paint and line drawn with it will drip. Random: Enter 'No', 'Touch', or 'Draw' to specify if the color should change. No: Do not change color. (only 1 color is assigned to this brush type). Touch:Change color randomly after each brush stroke. Draw: Change color randomly while drawing a line. The color to be used randomly are defined in the [Random] section. Spray: Enter 'Yes' or 'No' to define this brush type to mimic airbrush. [SelectedPen] Section Contains number associated with the brush type currently used. [Random] Section Contains settings of colors to be used by random colors. Please always start with number 1 and increment by 1 for each brush type. If a number is missing, colors after it will not be used. Up to 16 colors can be defined. Format: Number = R, G, B R: Enter a value between 0-255 to define a color. A higher value will make the color redder. G: Enter a value between 0-255 to define a color. A higher value will make the color greener. B: Enter a value between 0-255 to define a color. A higher value will make the color Bluer. Distribution ***************************************************************** This program can be distributed only in the original archived GRAFTI.LZH formatted file. Do not change this file or any files within (^_-). This file can be freely distributed. If it is to be copied to another forum or to another distribution channel, please contact the developer to let us know exactly where it is to be copied. We will need this information to maintain and upgrade Graffiti for Windows at all locations. If this program is to be mentioned in any article, please send a E-mail to one of the developers. Copyright ******************************************************************** Graffiti for Windows is copyrighted to Hiroki Nakayama. No part of this program or data may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from Hiroki Nakayama. Support ********************************************************************** Support for Graffiti for Windows is provided by CompuServe E-mail. If you have any question, opinion, suggestions, or other comments, please send any E-mail to: Hiroki Nakayama Nifty Serve:SGT02603 (SGT02603@niftyserve.or.jp) Hitoshi Ozawa CompuServe:100220,3402