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TurboBlanker V1.24e (17th February 1995)
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*********************************************************************
* *
* WARNING *
*********************************************************************
* *
* This program manipulates the synchronisation between Falcon *
* and monitor. Some monitors could be irreparably damaged if the *
* synchronisation is altered. *
* If you're not sure whether your monitor works without the *
* synchronisation signal ask your dealer! *
* Neither Juergen Koneczny or Joe Connor accept any liability or *
* responsibility for any direct or indirect damage that may *
* arise, either financial, material or any other kind from *
* either the use or misuse of TurboBlanker or its documentation. *
* All trademarks mentioned in the TurboBlanker documentation are *
* acknowledged and recognised. *
* *
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Copyright 1994, 1995 by Juergen Koneczny
TurboBlanker is Freeware, which means it may be copied and freely
distributed for non-commercial purposes. Users are encouraged to
register either locally in the UK or directly with me. Please refer to
the support details below...
TurboBlanker may NOT be included on magazine cover disks, PD Disks or
CD-ROM compilations without my prior written permission.
TurboBlanker comprises the following files which must be distributed
together complete and without changes:
TBLANKER.ACC -The program
TBLANKER.INF -An example INF file
TBLANKER.TXT -This text
About TurboBlanker
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- TurboBlanker is a screensaver for Falcon users with one amazing
difference. Performance is acually accelerated when the screen is
inactive!
- TurboBlanker activates the energy saving mode of modern energy
saving monitors.
- TurboBlanker works with or without the following popular screen
enhancement utilities: Screenblaster, BlowUp, Speed/Resolution Card
and Screen Wonder Pro.
- 'Hot zones' provide precise control over TurboBlanker.
Move the mouse pointer to the lower left hand corner to immediately
activate TurboBlanker or to the lower right hand corner to inhibit
TurboBlanker completely.
- TurboBlanker can optionally monitor mouse, keyboard and modem
activity.
- TurboBlanker works as either a desktop accessory or application.
English language support and registration
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Why register a Freeware program?
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Because the future development of TurboBlanker depends entirely upon
the support and feedback from Atari users and there are direct
benefits of registering your copy which include:
- Access to the free UK update service.
- Labelled Master disk.
- ST-Guide illustrated on-line catalogue of other UK supported
software.
- Selection of other supported software.
How to register your copy in the UK
-----------------------------------
1) Make a cheque payable to Joe Connor for any amount (minimum £6)
2) Be sure to include your name and address in a legible format!
3) Send cheque to UK Address below
65 Mill Road
Colchester
CO4 5LJ
England
Email: jconnor@cix.compulink.co.uk
Registered user update service
------------------------------
The latest versions are listed every month in the Shareware column of
ST Applications each month. To receive an update send a self addressed
envelope including return postage and an unlabelled double sided
floppy disk.
Registration outside the UK
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English users in other countries are welcome to register either in the
UK or directly with me in Germany. Here are my details:
Juergen Koneczny
Quiddestr. 46
81735 Muenchen
Germany
MausNet: Juergen_Koneczny@m4.maus.de (No mail > 16kB please)
InterNet: zulu@cube.net
Bank details: Deutsche Bank Muenchen
Sort code (BLZ): 700 700 10
Account number: 5319132
Technical details
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- TurboBlanker cannot blank the screen in any ST resolution.
- TurboBlanker cannot blank the SM124/44/46 monitors.
- TurboBlanker cannot blank the screen when used together with
Screenblaster in 4 colour resolutions.
- TurboBlanker, under single tasking, cannot be activated when a TOS
program is running. This limitation is removed under MultiTOS etc.
TurboBlanker benchmarks
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The following table shows the improvement in perfomance when the
TurboBlanker screensaver mode is active.
The performance improvement is dependant upon the screen resolution
and the screen refresh rate.
Higher resolutions and refresh rates result in better performance
increases when TurboBlanker is active.
GEM Bench v3.40 © Ofir Gal 14.1.94
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Falcon 030 TOS 4.04, MiNT 1.0A
Blitter Enabled, NVDI 2.50 present
Video Mode = 800 * 608 * 16 Colours
LineF FPU installed
Run and Malloc from STRAM
Ref = F030 + FPU, 640*480*16
TurboBlanker active inactive
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GEM Dialog Box: 3.610 139% 5.640 89%
VDI Text: 0.690 769% 1.105 480%
VDI Text Effects: 1.585 701% 2.325 478%
VDI Small Text: 1.185 437% 1.710 303%
VDI Graphics: 4.095 292% 5.860 204%
GEM Window: 2.625 89% 4.265 54%
Integer Division: 3.090 100% 3.655 85%
Float Math: 0.340 108% 0.450 82%
RAM Access: 2.080 120% 3.375 74%
ROM Access: 2.080 112% 3.335 70%
Blitting: 2.955 124% 4.620 79%
VDI Scroll: 3.955 177% 6.100 115%
Justified Text: 3.320 175% 5.000 116%
VDI Enquire: 1.280 148% 2.110 90%
New Dialogs: 4.390 138% 6.645 91%
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Graphics: 289% 190%
CPU: 110% 77%
Average: 241% 160%
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Installation
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For single tasking copy TBLANKER.ACC into the root of your boot
directory.
Under MultiTOS copy TBLANKER.ACC to the path where ACCs are launched
as applications or run TurboBlanker as an application. You can
terminate TurboBlanker at any time without problems because
TurboBlanker doesn't utilise any interrupts.
Configuration
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All settings, apart from the priority under MultiTOS can be adjusted
from the main dialog which is activated by selecting TurboBlanker
from the Desk menu.
Setting the 'Blank after ... (seconds)' to 0 means TurboBlanker will
only be activated by moving the mouse to the lower left bottom corner.
When saving its INF file in single tasking mode TurboBlanker displays
the File Selector into which the desired apth can be specified. Under
MultiTOS etc TurboBlanker looks for the environmental variable
'TurboBlankerInf'. If this variable isn't set or the specified path
isn't possible for whatever reason the INF file is saved to the same
path as TurboBlanker.
INF file syntax
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If TurboBlanker does not find a config file TurboBlanker uses the
following default values:
The syntax is::
<name of parameter><blank><value>
Example:
TimeOfInactivity 5
TurboBlanker understands the following parameters (the default values
are shown in brackets):
| Parameter name | Range | Explanation |
|===================|==========|==============================|
| | | Number of pixels the mouse |
| MouseSensitivity | 1 - 99 | must be moved to reactivate |
| (10) | | the screen |
|-------------------|----------|------------------------------|
| | | Sets the priority of |
| Priority | -20 - 20 | TurboBlanker under MultiTOS |
| (no default) | | |
|-------------------|----------|------------------------------|
| | | Seconds without interaction |
| TimeOfInactivity | 0 - 9999 | before TurboBlanker blanks |
| (300) | | the screen |
|-------------------|----------|------------------------------|
| | | Switches TurboBlanker |
| TurboBlanker | on / off | completely on or off |
| (on) | | |
|-------------------|----------|------------------------------|
| | | |
| Watchkeyboard | on / off | Monitor keyboard activity |
| (on) | | |
|-------------------|----------|------------------------------|
| | | |
| WatchModem | on / off | Monitor modem activity |
| (off) | | |
|-------------------|----------|------------------------------|
| | | |
| WatchMouse | on / off | Monitor mouse activity |
| (on) | | |
|-------------------|----------|------------------------------|
If Priority isn't set or set to @ TurboBlanker will not change its
priority under MultiTOS.
Comments
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-Special thanks to Thomas Gerner for his good ideas and assistance.
-Special thanks to Joe Connor who supports TurboBlanker in the UK and
edits this documentation.
-Suggestions for improvements and constructive criticism is welcomed
and encouraged.
-Please support Atari software authors by registering your copy!
History
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V1.23 (18th December 1994)
- First English language version
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V1.24 (17th February 1995)
- TurboBlanker now supports Screenblaster III
- If the mouse pointer moved in the lower left hand corner TurboBlanker
will be activated just after 2 seconds.
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17th February 1995