Copyright: KazLines ©1994 Kaczynski Software


Contents
KazLines 2.1 Help Contents

Overview

Shape Selection

Line Options

Color Options

Timer Options

Registration Information

License Agreement

Disclaimer of Warranty

Product Information


KazLines Overview
KazLines 2.1 Overview

KazLines creates an image that continuously changes shape, size, and color.  Different images can be created by selecting a new shape or changing the line, color, or general options.  The image can be saved and used by other applications with the SaveAs or Copy commands.

KazLines can run as either a screen saver or a regular Windows application.  To run KazLines as a screen saver, use the Windows Control panel to select and configure it.

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Related Topics

Shape Selection, Line Options, Color Options, Timer Options


KazLines Registration

There are two versions of KazLines - demonstration and registered.  (Use the About command from the Help menu to determine which version you have.)  The demonstration version contains the same features found in the registered version.  However, the demonstration version runs for a maximum of one hour at a time.

You may use the demonstration version of KazLines for up to fifteen days to evaluate the software.  After these fifteen days, the program must be registered with Kaczynski Software if you continue to use it.

To register KazLines, print a registration form using the Print Registration Form command from the File menu.  Fill out the form and send it to Kaczynski Software with your registration fee of only $5.  You will receive the registration number to register your copy.  In addition, you will receive a disk with the most recent version of KazLines if you do not already have it.

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Related Topics

License, Disclaimer of Warranty


SaveAs Command
SaveAs Command (File Menu)

Use this command to save the current window as a bitmap file.  After selecting this menu item, specify the drive, directory, and name of the bitmap file in the dialog box that appears.

For best results, use the shortcut key (hold the Ctrl key down and press S) to issue this command and prevent the menu from interfering with the image.

This command may not work correctly when the adjust palette option is checked.

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Related Topics

Copy Command, Clear Command


Copy Command
Copy Command (Edit Menu)

Use this command to copy the current window to the clipboard as a bitmap image.  After the window has been copied to the clipboard, use the Paste Command in another application to copy the bitmap into that application.

For best results, use the shortcut key (hold the Ctrl key down and press Insert) to issue this command and prevent the menu from interfering with the image.

This command may not work correctly when the adjust palette option is checked.

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Related Topics

SaveAs Command, Clear Command


Clear Command
Clear Command (Edit Menu)

Use this command to erase the window.


 Shape Selection

A variety of shapes are available to change the appearance of the image in the window.  To change the current image, select a new shape from the Shape menu.  The following shapes are available:

Triangles

Lines

Circles

Rectangles

Round Rectangles

Boxes

Rings

Diamonds

Hoops


Line Options Command
 Line Options Command (Options Menu)

Use this command to open the Line Options Dialog Box and change the settings for number of lines,  line thickness,  line spacing, and  image attributes.

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Related Topics

Line Options Dialog Box, Shape Selection, Color Options Command, Timer Options Command


Line Options Dialog Box

Click on the field in the box below for help on that field.

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Related Topics

Line Options Command, Color Options Dialog Box, Timer Options Dialog Box


Number of Lines
Number of Lines (Line Options Dialog Box)

Use this field to specify the maximum number of lines drawn in the window when the erase shape box is checked.  If the erase shape box is not checked, this field is ignored.


Line Spacing
Line Spacing (Line Options Dialog Box)

Use this field to specify the amount of space between lines.  Larger numbers cause the shapes to be drawn farther apart.


Line Width
Line Thickness (Line Options Dialog Box)

Use this field to specify the thickness of each line (in pixels).  Larger numbers result in thicker lines.  Depending on the video card, setting this field to a number greater than one may cause other applications to slow down and the timer delay to increase.


Image Attributes
Image Attributes (Line Options Dialog Box)

Erase Shape

Check this box to erase the shape when the maximum number of lines has been drawn.  If the box is unchecked, the shapes are not erased from the window and are continuously drawn on top of each other.

Fill Shape

Check this box to fill the shape when it is drawn.  If the box is unchecked, only the outline of the shape is drawn.  Depending on the video card, filling shapes may slow down other applications and cause the timer delay to increase.  This option does not work with all shapes.


Color Options
 Color Options Command (Options Menu)

Use this command to open the Color Options Dialog Box and change the settings for the number of colors, lines per color, color step, and palette.

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Related Topics

Color Options Dialog Box, Shape Selection, Line Options Command, Timer Options Command


Color Options Dialog Box

Click on the field in the box below for help on that field.

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Related Topics

Color Options Command, Line Options Dialog Box, Timer Options Dialog Box


Number of Colors
Number of Colors (Color Options Dialog Box)

Use this field to specify the number of different colors that should be used in the window before they are repeated.  The maximum entry for this field depends on the resolution of your video card and monitor.


Lines Per Color
Lines Per Color (Color Options Dialog Box)

Use this field to specify the number of lines to draw with each color.  Smaller numbers cause the shape to change colors frequently.


Color Step
Color Step (Color Options Dialog Box)

Use this field to specify how quickly the colors should change.  Smaller numbers cause colors to gradually blend together.  Large numbers cause the colors to change quickly.  The color change is also determined by the adjust palette box.


Palette
Palette (Color Options Dialog Box)

Use these radio buttons to specify how colors are mapped to your display.  Either the palette can be adjusted or the standard colors can be used.

Adjust

Check this box to blend colors together smoothly when the color step parameter is small.  There are a limited number of colors available to Windows, so use of this option may cause the colors of other applications to change, especially when the number of colors parameter is near its maximum.  This feature may not work with all video cards.

Standard

Check this box to use standard Windows colors.  The colors won't blend smoothly together but they won't cause color problems with other applications.


Timer Options
 Timer Options Command (Options Menu)

Use this command to open the Timer Options Dialog Box and change the settings for the timer delay and lines per tick.

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Related Topics

Timer Options Dialog box, Shape Selection, Color Options Command, Line Options Command


Timer Options Dialog Box

Click on the field in the box below for help on that field.

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Related Topics

Timer Options Command, Line Options Dialog Box, Color Options Dialog Box


Timer
Timer Delay  (Timer Options Dialog Box)

Use this to specify the length of time (in milliseconds) between timer ticks.  Smaller numbers cause shapes to be drawn faster.

The speed of the program also depends on the video card, lines per tick and line thickness.  If the response of other applications is poor while KazLines is running, increase this parameter.


Lines Per Tick
Lines Per Tick (Timer Options Dialog Box)

Use this field to specify the number of lines that should be drawn for each tick of the timer.   If this parameter is set too high and the timer delay is too low, the performance of other applications may suffer and this field should be decreased.


 Kaczynski Software Products

These are some of the programs available from Kaczynski Software:

KazLines creates an image that continuously changes shape, size, and color.  Different images can be created by selecting one of nine different shapes and changing the line and color characteristics.

KazClock provides an on screen clock with the ability to customize all colors.  A built in alarm reminds you about important events.

KazDates provides a monthly calendar with scroll bars to easily change the month and year.  Most of the display attributes can be customized.

KazStamp makes it easy to print envelopes (including a return address, bitmap, and post office bar code) from a text file or any Windows word processor.  The font and print area can be customized to fit any envelope.


 Disclaimer of Warranty

This software and documentation are provided "as is" and without warranties as to performance, merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, or any other warranties whether expressed or implied.  The user assumes the entire risk of using this program.  In no event will liability for any damages ever exceed the registration fee paid for the license to use the software, regardless of any form of the claim.

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See Also

License Agreement, Registration


 License Agreement

This software and documentation is owned and copyrighted by Daniel R. Kaczynski and Kaczynski Software.  You may use the demonstration version of the software and documentation for up to fifteen days without cost or obligation.  After these fifteen days, you must register the software if you wish to continue using it.  After the registration fee has been paid to Kaczynski Software, you are entitled to unlimited use of one copy of the registered version of the software and documentation for the current and any future versions of the software.

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See Also

Registration, Disclaimer of Warranty


Installation Dialog Box

The following dialog box appears when the program runs for the first time:

You must enter your name, but the company field is optional.  When the information is correct, push the OK button.  Your copy of the program will be personalized with the information you provided.

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Registration


Registration Dialog Box

The following dialog box appears when the Register Command is used:

You must enter your name and the registration number, but the company field is optional.  When the information is correct, push the OK button.  Your copy of the program is then registered to you.  This will remove the one hour limitation of the demonstration version.

If you do not have a registration number, use the Print Registration Form command to request one.

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See Also

Registration, Registration Command, Print Registration Form


Name

Enter your name in this box so that your copy of the program can be personalized.  This field is required.


Company

Enter your company name in this box so that your copy of the program can be personalized.  This field is optional.


Registration Number

Enter the registration number provided by Kaczynski Software.  If you don't have a registration number, use the Print Registration Form command to request one.


Print Registration Form Command
Print Registration Form Command (File Menu)

Use this command to print a copy of the registration form.

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See Also

Registration, Registration Command, Registration Dialog Box


Registration Command
Register Command (File Menu)

Use this command to register your copy of the program with the Registration Dialog Box.

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See Also

Registration, Registration Dialog Box, Print Registration Form


Exit Command
Exit Command (File Menu)

Use this command to save the current configuration and stop the program.


Print Setup Command
Print Setup Command (File Menu)

Use this command to modify the current printer settings.


OK Button

Use this button to accept the entries made in the dialog box.


Cancel Button

Use this button to close the dialog box without saving any changes.


Help Button

Use this button to display this help page.