Add The Power of Graphics To Your Programs With Genus Microprogramming Genus Microprogramming, Inc. has been delivering quality graphics programming tools and libraries to programmers in the PC environment since 1987. Our distribution includes users in both the United States and Canada and in over 50 different countries world-wide. We'd like to add you to our growing family of users as well! As a leading graphics developer we take our products and customers very seriously. That is why the Genus development staff includes the most knowledgeable and creative programmers in the business. Genus President Chris Howard is a recognized authority on graphics programming, and has written a book and several feature magazine articles as well as appearing on computer television programs. With our knowledge and dedication, we've simplified the task of adding graphics to your applications! Our solution is the GX Development Series. This powerful set of tools allows you to incorporate graphics into your programs quickly and easily. The GX Series includes GX Graphics, GX Printer, GX Images, GX Effects, GX Text, the PCX Toolkit, and the GIF Toolkit. Windows versions are available for GX Images, GX Effects, and the PCX Toolkit. Each toolkit in the GX Series is written entirely in Assembly Language, for the fastest, tightest code. The toolkits are designed to support dozens of compilers and languages, from Basic to C++. All standard graphics modes are supported, along with Super VGA resolutions up through 1280x1024 in over sixteen million colors! The GX Series incorporates a modular design approach. The toolkits in the series are standalone products and can be used individually. However, when 2 or more toolkits are used together in one program, the GX Kernel library is shared. The GX Kernel library comes free with every toolkit, and provides the core, or kernel, functions for graphics support and memory manipulation. The GX Kernel functions are shared by the toolkits in the GX Series, thereby reducing code and data overhead considerably. Here are some of the features that make the GX Series toolkits so powerful and easy to use: * Written in Assembly Language, yet they support a wide variety of languages and compilers--all in one package. This gives you the freedom to switch compilers, or even programming languages, without having to switch libraries or buy new versions. * Comprehensive video mode and Super VGA chipset support gives you the flexibility to choose almost any video mode or graphics adapter available, from Hercules to Super VGA, from 320x200 to 1280x1024, from 1 color to over sixteen million! * Define graphics bitmaps of any size in conventional, expanded, extended, or disk memory. Resize graphics memory and use it for one large page, or many pages. Scroll bitmaps using either software or hardware scrolling. * Fast scaling, color conversion, and dithering FROM any size and color resolution TO any size and color resolution. * Real mode, 16-bit Protected Mode, and Source Code versions available. * Comprehensive softbound manuals * Plenty of full featured examples in each supported language * Great technical support, either over the phone, by fax, through the Genus BBS, or our CompuServe forum * 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee * Royalty Free! Of course, each product in the GX Series has its own strengths and features besides some of the common ones listed here. To find out more, simply continue reading the rest of this brochure. We are sure you will agree that Genus offers a one-stop solution to your programming needs with our complete line of programming toolkits. WHAT WE SUPPORT: Adapters: Hercules modes: 720x348x2 CGA modes: 320x200x4, 640x200x2 EGA modes: 320x200x16, 640x200x16, 640x350x2, 640x350x16 VGA modes: 640x480x2, 640x480x16, 320x200x256 VGA ModeX: 320x200, 320x240, 320x400, 320x480, 360x200, 360x240, 360x400, 360x480 in 256 colors SVGA modes: 640x350, 640x400, 640x480, 800x600, 800x600, 1024x768, and 1280x1024, in 32K, 64K, and 16.7M colors Printers: (GX Printer supports hundreds of printers! See the GX Printer description for a partial listing) Sound and Music: (GX Sounds supports most of the popular sound cards available! See the GX Sounds description for a partial listing) Protected Mode: Phar Lap 286/DOS Extender v2.5 or above Rational Systems DOS/16M v4.3 or above Blinker 3.0 or above Clipper 5.x with Exospace 1.0 or above Borland Pascal v7.0 or above Memory: Expanded Memory compatible with LIM EMS 4.0 Extended Memory compatible with XMS 2.0 Disk-Based Memory with DOS 3.0 or above Compilers: Microsoft Assembler 5.x, 6.x Turbo Assembler 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 Microsoft C 5.x, 6.0, 7.0 Visual C++ 1.x Quick C 1.x, 2.x Turbo C/C++ 1.x, 2.0 Lattice C 6.0 JPI TopSpeed C 3.0 Borland C/C++ 2.0, 3.x, 4.0 JPI TopSpeed C++ 3.0 Watcom C 9.0, 10.0 Symantec C++ 6.x, 7.0 Turbo Pascal 4.0, 5.x, 6.0, 7.0 Borland Pascal 7.0 JPI TopSpeed Pascal 3.0 Microsoft Basic 6.0, 7.x QuickBasic 4.x, 7.x Visual Basic for DOS 1.0 Power Basic 3.0c Microsoft FORTRAN 5.0 Clipper Summer '87, 5.x JPI TopSpeed Modula-2 3.0 Windows Compilers (Windows Versions Only): Microsoft C 5.1, 6.0, 7.0 Visual C++ 1.x Symantec C++ 6.x, 7.0 Borland C++ 3.x, 4.0 Visual Basic 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 Turbo Pascal for Windows 1.x Any Language supporting a DLL Each toolkit supports all languages and compilers -- you do not need to specify the compiler when ordering. No memory resident or runtime programs required. Small, Medium, or Large model libraries are provided, and Quick Libraries and Units when appropriate. WHAT IS REQUIRED An IBM PC/XT/AT, PS/2 or 100% compatible 1 disk drive A CGA/EGA/VGA/SVGA/Hercules adapter and display, or 100% compatible DOS 2.1 or above (3.0 or above for disk-based memory support) Microsoft MASM 6.x, if ordering source code MISCELLANEOUS No Royalties! 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee! GX GAMES GX Games is a collection of five full-featured games, written using one or more of the toolkits in the GX Development Series. Normally, a game package includes only the executable program. With GX Games, the executable games are provided, along with actual source code for each game in C, Pascal, and Basic.* Not only are the games fun to play, but they are an excellent learning tool for the GX Development Series. The games illustrate the use of the GX Kernel, GX Graphics, GX Effects, GX Text, and the PCX Toolkit. GX Games also illustrates multi-mode programming, gaming tricks and techniques, and mouse and keyboard interfacing. The games make learning interesting, while covering most of the major concepts necessary for writing a graphics oriented program. Each game averages 2500 lines of code in each language, and includes over 30,000 lines of commented, readable source code (10,000 lines in each language). In addition, almost a megabyte of images are included. GX Games is the only games package we know of that includes source code. And the most enjoyable learning tool! * Requires a one or more GX Series toolkits in order to recompile the source code. It is not necessary to compile the program if you are just playing the game. GX GAMES LISTING Apples & Oranges Apples & Oranges is a 2-Player game, where each player is represented by an apple and an orange. You can also play against the computer. Each player tries to capture the most pieces on the board, by surrounding the other player's pieces. An opponents pieces are surrounded when a player's piece exists on both ends of a straight line. After a move is made, all surrounded pieces in all directions (included diagonally) are flipped to the moving player's piece. The game ends when no valid moves can be made, and the winner is the player with the most pieces. This games requires at least an EGA display card and monitor, and a mouse. To recompile Apples & Oranges without any modifications, the following GX Series toolkit libraries are required: GX Graphics, GX Effects, and the PCX Toolkit. BlackJack BlackJack is an implementation of the popular, age-old card game BlackJack (also known as Twenty-One or 21). This is a 1-Player game, where the computer plays as dealer. The object of the game is to get as close to twenty-one as possible, without going over 21. You must also beat the dealer's hand. The game is over when you have lost all of your money - just like Vegas! This game requires at least an EGA display card and monitor. It can be played with the keyboard, a mouse, or both. To recompile BlackJack without any modifications, the following GX Series toolkit libraries are required: GX Graphics, GX Effects, and the PCX Toolkit. MindPlus MindPlus is a 1-Player color-combination guessing game. The computer randomly selects a series of 4 to 5 colors, out of a palette of 6 to 10, and your job is to guess them. The bad news is the colors can be used more than once. The good news is the computer will give you hints about each guess. You must guess the color combination before you run out of moves. This game requires at least an EGA display card and monitor. It can be played with the keyboard, a mouse, or both. To recompile MindPlus without any modifications, the following GX Series toolkit libraries are required: GX Graphics. Puzzler Puzzler is a 1-Player game, where almost any PCX image can be scrambled into square puzzle pieces. The number of pieces in the puzzle can range from 4 to 400! The object of the game is to solve the puzzle in the fewest moves, or the fastest time. You win when the puzzle has been completely solved. This game works with most display cards and adapters and requires a mouse. To recompile Puzzler without any modifications, the following GX Series toolkit libraries are required: GX Graphics, GX Effects, and the PCX Toolkit. Space Miner Space Miner is a 1-Player, arcade-type game, where you maneuver a mining ship through space. Your mission is to gather (mine) ore, which is in abundant supply in the Mega-Ore system. Unfortunately, an evil regime has declared the ore to be its own, even though your family has mined it for generations. You boldly ignore the regime's claim, and mine it anyway. In the process, you have to avoid alien drones, police, and automated mulchers -- all while trying to meet your ore quota with a limited supply of ammunition. Space Miner requires at least an EGA display card and monitor. No mouse is required. To recompile Space Miner without any modifications, the following GX Series toolkit libraries are required: GX Effects, GX Text, and the PCX Toolkit. ORDERING AND PAYMENT INFORMATION To place your order simply call us toll-free at (800) 227-0918 or direct at (713) 870-0737 between 8:00am and 6:00pm Central time Monday through Friday. Or if you prefer, complete the enclosed order form and FAX it to us at (713) 870-0288, or mail your order to 1155 Dairy Ashford, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77079-3012, USA. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Company Check, C.O.D. (Company Check or Cashier's Check), Money Order, or Wire Transfer. Arrange for a wire transfer as follows: Genus Microprogramming, Inc. Account Number 02600033548 Texas Commerce Bank Houston, N.A. Houston, Texas, USA Federal Routing Number 113000609 All funds must be payable in US Dollars. International checks must be drawn on a US Bank. Texas customers must add 8.25% state sales tax or provide proof of tax-exempt status. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SHIPPING AND HANDLING Most delivery services will not deliver packages to PO Boxes. So, it is extremely important that you provide us with your street address when placing your order. Also include your telephone number and fax number incase we need to contact you regarding your shipment. Please note that we do not ship orders via the United States Postal Service because we need a tracking number. International shipping and handling charges are not listed on the order form. All international orders must call or fax us for shipping and handling charges. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PRICING Prices listed on the order form are subject to change with out notice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GENUS PRODUCT ORDER FORM DOS Toolkits: GX Graphics 3.0 $249 ___ GX Text 3.0 149 ___ GX Images 1.0 499 ___ GX Effects 3.0 199 ___ GX Sounds 1.0 249 ___ GX Printer 1.5 349 ___ PCX Toolkit 6.0 249 ___ GIF Toolkit 1.5 249 ___ DOS Toolkits with Source: GX Graphics w/Source 3.0 699 ___ GX Text w/Source 3.0 349 ___ GX Effects w/Source 3.0 399 ___ GX Printer w/Source 1.5 699 ___ PCX Toolkit w/Source 6.0 599 ___ GIF Toolkit w/Source 1.5 599 ___ GX Games w/Source 1.0 (Requires some GX Series Toolkits 59 ___ if recompiling) DOS 16-Bit Protected Mode Toolkits: (Includes Real Mode) GX Graphics/16 3.0 $299 ___ GX Text/16 3.0 199 ___ GX Images/16 1.0 549 ___ GX Effects/16 3.0 249 ___ GX Sounds/16 1.0 299 ___ GX Printer/16 1.5 399 ___ PCX Toolkit/16 6.0 299 ___ GIF Toolkit/16 1.5 299 ___ DOS 16-Bit Protected Mode Toolkits with Source: (Includes Real Mode) GX Graphics/16 w/Source 3.0 749 ___ GX Text/16 w/Source 3.0 399 ___ GX Effects/16 w/Source 3.0 449 ___ GX Printer/16 w/Source 1.5 749 ___ PCX Toolkit/16 w/Source 6.0 649 ___ GIF Toolkit/16 w/Source 1.5 649 ___ Windows Toolkits: GX Images for Windows 1.0 499 ___ GX Effects for Windows 1.0 199 ___ PCX Toolkit for Windows 1.0 249 ___ Windows Toolkits with Source: GX Effects for Windows w/Source 1.0 399 ___ PCX Toolkit for Windows w/Source 1.0 599 ___ Retail Products: Proteus 7.0 349 ___ Upgrades: Call or Fax for upgrade pricing Specials: Graphics Developer's Pak 647 495 ___ GX Graphics, GX Text, PCX Toolkit Game Developer's Pak 1005 695 ___ GX Games, PCX Toolkit, GX Graphics, GX Effects, GX Sounds Multimedia Developer's Pak 1345 895 ___ GX Effects, GX Sounds, GX Images, GX Graphics, GX Text Image Developer's Pak 1445 995 ___ GX Images, GX Graphics, GX Text, GX Effects, GX Printer Custom Developer's Pak (3 or more toolkits of your choice - GX Games does not Save 20% qualify as one of the first 3 toolkits. 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To download the example programs from the GBBS, just dial (713) 870- 0601 and set your modem to 300, 1200, 2400 or 9600 baud, No Parity, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit (N/8/1). After dialing the GBBS number, new users will be asked a few simple questions concerning their hardware and then they will be given full access to the Genus BBS automatically while online with no delays. The Genus BBS is designed and organized so that each package has its own SIG (Special Interest Group) for messages and a File Download Area for downloading files. When you access the File Download Area for a specific package you will see a list of files available and a short description of each file. In the File Download Area key files follow naming conventions. Each file starts with a prefix (PCX, FX, TX, GR). After the prefix comes a file identifier (C for C source code examples; BAS for Basic source code examples; GXL for example program images; EXE for the compiled examples). For example a C programmer interested in the PCX Toolkit and GX Effects would download: PCXC.ZIP and PCXEXE.ZIP from the PCX Toolkit File Download Area and FXC.ZIP, FXGXL.ZIP and FXEXE.ZIP from the GX Effects Download Area. All files are compressed with PKZIP, and PKUNZIP is required to uncompress the files. Copies of both utilities are located in the Utility File Download Area. The GBBS operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day! However, you are limited to 90 minutes a day. GENUS COMPUSERVE FORUM Alternatively, we are available on CompuServe by typing GO GENUS at any CompuServe "!" prompt. Within the Graphics Vendor CompuServe Forum, Genus Microprogramming has its own Message Area for messages and a Library Area containing the same files as our GBBS. Genus customers are also entitled to a FREE one month membership to CompuServe, along with a $15 usage credit.