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Usage Agreement
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User's Manual
BY USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL THE TERMS, LIMITATIONS, AND
CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. This software is NOT FREE, see the SHAREWARE
section for details. Payment of shareware registration does NOT entitle
user to any other products, especially not any retail products.
Please take the time to review this whole document as soon as possible in
your use of DAZZLE. The program is far more configurable and flexible than
it initially appears, and the great majority of questions that arise are
addressed herein. The size of this document lends itself to being printed
for easier review and reference.
The only Screen Saver so stunning that it has been made into a Long Form
Music Video!
System Requirements
* Personal computer using the 8088, 186, 286, 386, or higher processor.
* EGA, VGA, 8514/A graphics card, or compatible video graphics adapter
and monitor.
* MS-DOS or PC-DOS operating system version 3.1 or higher.
Enhancements:
R5.0 is the most significant "face lift" the program has ever
received. The number of fades and drawing algorithms have been greatly
expanded. A truly fresh interpretation of the DAZZLE vision.
Configuration menu sets number of images and pause time in Auto mode.
"/W" command line option for easier use with Windows (a windows screen
saver is a separate product). Keyboard LED's indicate program state and
progress. The "/Z" option creates DAZZLE.DOC User's Manual. Enhanced
interactive control.
2. INTRODUCTION
DAZZLE is an award winning self directing color image generator for
DOS and Windows computers with EGA or VGA compatible color displays and
adapters. Performance art for the eyes.
When the "Semi-Automatic" mode of DAZZLE is active, the user can play
the program from the keyboard. Specifically selecting each pattern to draw,
In the self generating "Auto" mode the primary image algorithms are
mixed randomly on the screen. An adjustable number of images are overlaid
at a time, producing a very large assortment of possible displays. Each
display remains for a while to be appreciated, then the screen is cleared
via a fade algorithm, and another set of patterns is presented.
Mathematically speaking, an exact pattern match might not occur for many
weeks of continuous operation. Human perception is far less exacting and
will discern repetition well ahead of these extremes, but the general
effect is impressive and frequently surprising. Note that the starting
patterns of the program will be different each time it is executed. If the
program seems predictable, exit it and start it over again.
DAZZLE has received many other good press reviews, and has been
awarded "Best New Graphics Program for 1990" (December 90 PsL News). There
have since been complimentary reports too numerous to repeat here, my
thanks to all who have been so supportive.
DAZZLE can be used to aid relaxation. In its slower cycling VGA modes
(where this program REALLY shines) it is often soothing and helps one to
shift conscious attention from the cares of the day. Various university and
medical studies conducted on volunteers watching DAZZLE document a
reduction of blood-pressure, general relaxation, and heightened alpha
states in the brain. When overwhelmed with problems or pressures, it is
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often true that shifting one's focus from an immediate concern allows the
objectivity needed to enhance decision making and settle the nerves.
3. SHAREWARE
Shareware is a brave concept in software marketing that allows you to
"try before you buy." Shareware authors retain all rights under their
copyright, but allow free distribution of their programs within specified
limits. Distributors of shareware -- including on-line BBS and catalog
outlets -- usually do not charge for the shareware software itself. The
distributors are charging for their own services in providing access to
their resources. Registration payment directly to the author entitles the
user to additional services, information, and newer products. It is a great
deal for users, authors, and distributors alike. Please support this honor
system marketing technique so that more great programs of increasingly
professional quality can reasonably be provided via this system.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of DAZZLE along to your friends for
evaluation, BUT PLEASE DO NOT GIVE IT AWAY ALTERED OR AS PART OF ANOTHER
SYSTEM. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they
can use it. Businesses, BBS's, and catalog operations please note:
distribution of Worldwide MicroTronics, Inc. shareware products, even free
of charge, without clearly explaining to the recipient their legal
requirement to register the program is strictly forbidden, and a violation
of copyright law.
Your registration fee for DAZZLE entitles you to one disk copy update
of DAZZLE from us within the first year -- at your option. It is assumed
that all payments are registrations of existing copies, so disk are not
automatically mailed unless the request for "order" or "update disk" is
clearly identified in the letter. Many users prefer to retain their update
option until the next newer release is available. PLEASE specify your
floppy disk size (3 or 5 inch) when writing. Once you have received your
update disk, additional disk updates are available at a reduced fee. Names
on our mailing list will be maintained for at least 1 year from last
contact unless materials are returned without forwarding address.
Registration of this shareware product does NOT entitle the user to any of
our other products, not even the RAZZLE DAZZLE program (which can be
purchased separately).
Copies 1 through 3
Registration cost $15 each ($20US foreign)
Copies 4 through 8
Additional cost $12 each ($17US foreign)
Copies 9 or more
Additional cost $7 each ($12US foreign)
Thus 12 copies would cost $133.00 (3x$15 + 5x$12 + 4x$7). Discounts may be
discontinued without prior notice. Multiple registrations make for a great
gift idea to your computer using friends, and are wonderful around the
office. This pricing is for independent registrations of multiple program
copies. Worldwide MicroTronics, Inc. will provide a disk and documentation
for each copy thus registered, and put the recipient of each copy on our
mailing list.
A single registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like a book. An
example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may
be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is
no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at
another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same
time.
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3.4. Site Licenses
Also available are MULTI-COPY or SITE LICENSES. The licensee receives
one "master" copy of the program and all related documentation, additional
master copies of disk and/or documentation available for an extra charge.
These may be copied by the licensee for multiple users at the designated
location (site) up to the number of licensed copies. The current offer is
that $15 is paid for the master copy supplied from us, and you pay $5 for
each additional copy that you make (subject to the terms of the Site
License agreement). The number of authorized copies can be automatically
extended by simply submitting the additional funds with a letter
referencing the original site license.
DAZZLE, the music video, is available on stereo VHS video cassette from
your local Radio Shack, or from Miramar at (206) 284-4700.
3.6. Royalties
ALL COMMERCIAL RIGHTS TO THIS PROGRAM ARE RETAINED BY THE AUTHOR. The
images generated by this program are intended for viewing on a computer
executing a registered copy of this software, and may be extracted,
projected, or otherwise translated onto other media only for personal
enjoyment or non-commercial use within companies which have registered this
software. Public display of DAZZLE images is permitted without royalty for
registered copies that are used for trade shows, point of sales, and
offices, where such usage is for entertainment or demonstration purposes,
if no admission is charged, and the display is incidental to the business
being conducted.
3.7. Disclaimer
Users of DAZZLE and related products must accept this disclaimer of
warranty: "DAZZLE is supplied for non-exclusive usage as is. The author
disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without
limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any
purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or
consequential, which may result from the use of these programs."
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3.8. Distribution Limitation
Anyone distributing DAZZLE for any kind of remuneration must first
contact Worldwide MicroTronics, Inc. for authorization, use of the
Distribution Authorization form below is recommended. This authorization
will usually be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the
(ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors (however
Worldwide MicroTronics, Inc. must still be advised). Distribution of
Worldwide MicroTronics, Inc. shareware products, even free of charge,
without clearly explaining to the recipient their legal requirement to
register the program is strictly forbidden, and a violation of copyright
law.
3.9. Ombudsman
Worldwide MicroTronics, Inc. (formerly, MicroTronics) is an associate
member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to
make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to
resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman
at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe message via
CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
The following options can be specified on the command line and are used to
customize and control the action of "Dazzle". These options can also be
specified in a batch (.BAT) file for automatic activation.
While "DAZZLE" is running, the [Tab] key will freeze the display until
the [Space] bar is pressed.
The [F1] key activates on-line help during the program. The [F2] key
provides
a menu of configuration options. The [Esc] key terminates the program.
** Refer to DAZZLE.DOC for more details **
Additional command line options:
-e EGA - forces EGA display mode.
-g iGnore mouse - don't let it terminate the program.
-h Hide EGA border - forces a black border in EGA mode.
-k Keyboard Typematic - keeps program from changing the typematic rate.
-r Retract hard disk heads at program startup (see manual).
-t Tall Video - forces the program to use standard BIOS aspect ratio.
limited use command line options
-+ Empty keyboard buffer on exit.
-4 Restrict the EGA mode to only 4 random colors.
-f Fixed colors instead of randomized.
-v VGA operation mode forced (see manual).
The delay unit value ranges from 1 (minimum) to 8191(maximum), and can
be entered without leading zero's. There must be no spaces or tabs between
the "D", the "=", and the numbers for the delay units. This option can be
concatenated with other non-numeric options. Thus "/AD=250W" is a legal
command option string.
Without specifying this command line option, DAZZLE will set the
"typematic" rate of the keyboard to it's minimum value for best program
performance. When DAZZLE terminates it puts the "typematic" speed back to a
value typical of most DOS defaults, unfortunately I am not aware of a way
to test the setting before changing it. Those that use a keyboard speed-up
utility that stops having an effect after DAZZLE has been executed have the
first type of such a utility. If you want the keys back to their quicker
speed you can re-execute your speed-up command. If you find this
unacceptable then use this command line option to force DAZZLE to keep from
changing the "typematic" rate of the keyboard. The "/S" , "/W", and the
"/B" options automatically disable changing of the typematic rate.
Complete the form and mail it to the indicated address. Enclose any
indicated funds in U.S.Dollar instruments, payable to Worldwide
MicroTronics, Inc. .
5. ON-LINE HELP
DAZZLE supports an on-line help menu system. You may press the "F1"
function key to activate the help subsystem. This system is intentionally
limited in size and scope to keep the program from growing too large, but
it offers useful summaries of the newest and most pertinent features of
DAZZLE. The graphics screen that was being displayed when help is activated
is erased when help is exited.
1) When off, the program is not in any pause state, something is actively
being computed or displayed.
3) When on, the program is halted in a pause state, and will not proceed
until the user takes some action. This can be induced by pressing either
the "TAB" key or the "H" fade key. Refer to the details elsewhere for these
specific keys to understand how to release the program from this state.
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This condition also occurs when any text menu is on the display, use the
specified menu exit command to restore normal program execution.
P : Pan/Scroll fade
Unlike the previous fade keys, this one has to be pressed at a certain
time to have any effect in the "Automatic" mode. When DAZZLE is drawing in
"Auto" mode it is in the "Auto-DAZE" state (no LED's are lit, see details
above about LED usage). Once the last image has been drawn it switches to
the "Fade-Out" state (the Scroll Lock LED is lit). The first thing this
latter state usually does is just pause for a while so that you can
appreciate the incredible beauty of the display. The "P" key is only
recognized in "Auto" mode if pressed while still in the "Auto-DAZE" state
(before Scroll Lock lights). Once the last image has been drawn and the
pause delay starts this key will simply be ignored.
If you press "H" as soon at DAZZLE enters the pause delay mode, then
any fade select key, the delay is effectively canceled -- allowing you to
immediately induce any fade you wish.
Due to the behavior of the "typematic" key repeat built into the
keyboard controller, it is possible for DAZZLE to get confused about when
you release the "F10" key. If this happens then the selected image will
continue drawing after you release this key. Just a quick tap of this key
again will bring it to a halt.
10. CONFIGURATION
DAZZLE allows the user to customize many of the characteristics of the
image generation and fade actions. At any time you may press the "F2"
function key to activate the configuration menu subsystem. This system
offers useful enhancements and controls.
The "KEY" field shows which key (without the "Alt", "Ctl", or "Shf"
keys being used) will select that specific fade algorithm. The "FADE" field
shows the internal name of that fade. The "ENABLE" field shows the current
state for that fade.
This menu also allows you to control how long the program pauses in an
idle state before initiating a fade. This time is provided to allow a
screen to be appreciated before it is removed.
Select Mode
At this entry the user can select either to "Save" the current
configuration information, or to "Load" an existing file. Press either the
"S" key or the "L" key, then "ENTER".
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File Name
At this entry the user can specify the file to be saved or loaded.
Note that a default name is provided if one was not used at program
invocation. To replace the name simply begin typing it in, and press
"ENTER" when completed. It is suggested that a file extension (the last
three characters in the name, on the right of the period) of ".DZL" be
used. The following extensions are illegal : .BAT, .COM, .EXE.
Path
The current disk and directory path is displayed in this field. You
may specify any variation of disk and path information that DOS would
normally support. Each of the following are legal:
Once a disk directory is displayed you may use the various cursor keys
to move around. Arrow keys work, and the "HOME" key jumps to the top of the
display, the "END" key jumps to the bottom. The "PgUp" and "PgDn" keys can
be used to move about more quickly. Press "ENTER" to select a specific
file, or "F3" again to exit this display.
If you select a field that ends with a "\" (backslash) character, you
are selecting a directory, and the display will be updated to reflect the
contents of this new default path. The path field in the File Access Menu
also will be updated to this new path.
F4 : Execute Save/Load
Once the desired file has been specified, the "F4" function key can be
pressed to execute the specified command. If the "F4" key is ignored, then
you may still have a pending input entry; simply press "ENTER" then try the
"F4" key again.
Program Parameters : /W
Memory Required: 350KB, Memory Desired 350KB
Display Usage: Full Screen
Close Window on Exit
Allow Close on Exit
All other options should be disabled. Especially avoid any video monitor
selections. If you are not using a 386/486 computer you may not be asked to
set each of these options.
Thus to specify the Alt-A key, the file entry would be "~A". To
specify the Ctl-F key, the file entry would be "^F".
12.3. Key ID
A "Key ID" entry in the file consist of the key to be designated, with
an optional shift key token prefix. Refer to Shift Key Tokens above for
examples.
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12.4. Configuration Value
The value to be specified must be surrounded in square brackets; "["
and "]".
If the value is for an Image Size or configuration entry, then the use
of an unsigned integer value is required. Unsigned meaning no "+" or "-"
values. Integer meaning no fractions, decimal points, or exponents.
Therefore legal values are: "[25]" or "[0001]" or "[ 99 ]". Illegal values
would include: "[-1]" or " 25]" or "[14.5]".
If the value is for a fade entry, then the use of either a "Y" or an
"N" character is required: "[Y]" or "[N]".
HIDDEN TRUTH
What is the reason for human creativity? Why were we given this desire and
capability that surpasses all physical survival needs. Could it be that it
is a signature on our character of the very nature of our Creator? This
"Even if the truth is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The
false god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they
cannot see the light of the good news of the glory of the anointed one, who
is the image of God." (2 Cor 4:3,4)
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good
news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and
recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the
year of the Lord's favor." (Luke 4:18,19)
CHALLENGE
Read this section again from the beginning with the viewpoint of "What if
this just happens to be true?" What do you risk to simply give it a try?
When you are ready for the true answers to life's hardest questions
remember the source of all wisdom, Jesus/Yeshua of the Holy Bible.
CREDITS
Scriptures liberally taken from the New International Version, copyright
International Bible Society.
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15. DAZZLE Distribution Authorization
2. Your library's catalog or listing must state that this program is not
free, but is copyrighted software that is provided to allow the user to
evaluate it before paying.
3. The offering and sale of DAZZLE will be stopped at any time the author
so requests.
4. Duplicates must be made from the copy of DAZZLE sent to you directly
from Worldwide MicroTronics, Inc. . The program and its documentation files
must be supplied in their entirety, without modification, truncation, or
omission.
In return for the right to charge a fee for the distribution of the program
DAZZLE, I agree to comply with the above terms of distribution.
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