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S O F T W A R E
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Presents: Headliner
Description: Create large, eye-catching headlines in messages.
Requirement: Registered copy of Spot
Version: 1.3
Date: 04/04/94
Status: Freeware.
Contribution: n/a
Acknowledge: Spot, Nico Francois; Arexx, William S. Hawes
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"For quick and simple headlines, take a drive on the M25."
Brief ________________________________________________________________
Headliner is a program which can create large text in messages out
of ASCII characters. New fonts can be created easily for a variety
of different styles.
FEATURES
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o Multiple font capability.
o Message can be spread over a number of lines.
o Font height variable (same height must be used per font).
o Font width variable by each character.
Usage ________________________________________________________________
INSTALLING HEADLINER
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The script can be copied to where you keep all of your Spot scripts
(usually 'REXX:' or 'REXX:Spot' etc.). The script can be run from
the option 'Execute Script' from the 'Arexx' menu or else, and this
is a better option, it can be installed directly to the Arexx menu.
To do this, see the Spot documentation.
SETTING UP HEADLINER
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The temporary file name and the font directory can be altered by
editting the Headliner.spot script and changing the lines indicated.
The temporary file name is by default 'T:Spot.Headliner.Temp' and
the font directory 'Fonts:Headliner'.
USING HEADLINER
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Simply call the script and you will be faced with a fearsome dragon
in disguise as a string requester. Enter the first line of the
headline and select OKAY (or press Return) and repeat for each
extra line or select CANCEL to stop.
Now a font requester will appear allowing you to select the font
you wish to use.
After a few seconds your editor will appear allowing you to type
a message.
This Version's Improvements___________________________________________
o Added progress bars.
Future Enhancements __________________________________________________
o Extra font support.
Disclaimer ___________________________________________________________
o I am not responsible for any damage caused through the use or misuse
of this product and so it must only be used at your own risk. All
efforts have been made to ensure the stability of the program but
this does not mean it is 100% safe. Please backup any important data
that could be damaged through the use of this software until you are
sure that it is stable...Amen.
Donations/Comments ___________________________________________________
Any comments or donations can be sent to:
Physical Mail_________
o PSR Software
Paul Ruane
26 Birdwood Close,
Selsdon, Surrey.
CR2 8QG.
I may also be contacted at the following addresses as Paul Ruane:
o E-Mail________________
paul.ruane@portofc.org
o Fidonet_______________
2:254/149.3
o Amiganet______________
39:135/14.3
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