Mousey v1.0, Copyright Theo Foster, 1993 Overview. --------- Mousey is a simple mouse pointer changer for OS/2** 2.1. With it, you can change any of the standard pointers (such as the arrow and clock) to any pointer created in the IconEditor which ships with OS/2 2.1. This unregistered copy of Mousey allows you to change the pointer only while Mousey is open. When Mousey is closed, it will reset the pointer to the OS/2 defaults. The registered version of Mousey allows you to keep the pointer changed without keeping Mousey open. It also doesn't annoy you about registering. Registering. ------------ Mousey is not freeware or public domain. It is shareware. This means that you may use Mousey for a two week trial period before you decide if you want to register (purchase) it or not. If you continue to use the product without registering it, you are breaking the law. When you register Mousey you will receive the following: * A letter of appreciation. * The latest registered version on disk. * A copy of my collection of pointers (over 50). * Notices of upgrades afterward. Registered copies of Mousey include the following the extra features: * Change not just the standard arrow, but also the text pointer (I-bar), the wait pointer (clock), the move pointer (arrows in all directions), and all of the size pointers. * Use custom pointers even when Mousey isn't running. * Changes are saved between system reboots. * No annoying messages about registering. Registering Mousey is currently $15 U.S. To register, print a copy of the file ORDER.TXT and fill it out. Enclose the required fee in an enveloped addressed to me (see below) and wait for your registered copy to be delivered (should be two-three weeks). Notes. ------ If I find that there is interest in the program (i.e. many people register), I will work on incorporating the following features into Mousey: * Replace the filename listbox with a collection of icons so you can select your pointer by icon instead of filename. * Animation support. * Custom pointers for each application. If you have any ideas for additions to Mousey (or for pointers), please send them to me. Please see the end of this document for ways to reach me. All of the pointers that come with Mousey were created by me, the author of Mousey. Please feel free to edit them and add some artistic talent to them (which I think they currently lack). When creating your own pointers or editting those that come with Mousey, pay special attention to where the hot spot is. This is the point on the pointer that OS/2 uses to report the mouse position. On the standard arrow, the hot spot is the tip of the arrow (which makes sense). On my chicken head (CHICKEN.PTR), it is the tip of the beak. To change the hot spot of a pointer in the Icon Editor, select Options->HotSpot from the menu or press Alt-K. Click the mouse pointer on the drawing space where you want the hot spot, and then reselect Options->HotSpot or press Alt-K. Trouble Shooting. ----------------- Problem: I can't get the mouse cursor to change. Answer: Mousey requires OS/2 2.1. Any version before that (including beta versions) is unsupported. Problem: I can't select any of the options on the Pointers menu. Answer: To change any of the mouse pointers except for the standard arrow, you must register Mousey. Unregistered copies of Mousey disable the other menu items. Problem: Mousey makes the mouse disappear on my XGA system. Answer: I have a report about this from one beta user. He stated that the mouse cursor could be brought back with rapid mouse movement. However, because it only happens on XGA systems, I believe the problem is in the OS/2 XGA driver. I don't recommend using Mousey on XGA systems because of this problem. Mouse Pointers. --------- The following pointers come with Mousey: CACTUS.PTR : Cactus CANDY.PTR : Candy Cane CHICKEN.PTR : Chicken Head EARTH.PTR : Earth FLAG.PTR : American Flag MOUSEY.PTR : Mousey Pointer NEEDLE.PTR : Needle & thread SHAMROCK.PTR : Four-leaf clover SMILEY.PTR : Mr. Happy Face XMASTREE.PTR : Christmas Tree Reaching the author. -------------------- I can be reached in the following ways: By Mail: Theo Foster P. O. Box 1002 Colleyville, TX 76034-1002 By E-Mail: Spare Parts BBS Code Palace/2 BBS (817) 540-3527 (HST/v.32) (817) 485-8042 (HST/v.32bis & below) (817) 283-0843 (v.32 & below) SysOp: Ken Rucker SysOp: Larry Mundy I do my best to read OS/2 related forums from FidoNet. I may or may not see a post on there. Disclaimer: ----------- IN NO EVENT WILL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, INTERRUPTION IN THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF ANY POSSIBILITY OR LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. ---------------------------- ** OS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines.