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DC Joystick Character v1.0 (DC J-CHAR)
Copyright (c) 1991 Double Click Software
Program by Michael B. Vederman and Keith Gerdes
DC J-CHAR is a FREEWARE program. A FREEWARE program is one which you may
freely distribute, but you cannot charge for it or alter the program or
contents of the archive in any manner. Double Click Software retains all
copyright exclusive rights except exclusive distribution.
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DC Joystick Character allows you to assign a character to a direction of a
joystick. When you press the joystick trigger, it simulates entering the
character throught the keyboard.
This is useful for doing things like scrolling thru a document, reading
messages on a BBS, etc. Just sit back in your chair, and press the joystick
button.
You may assign up to eight (8) characters; one to each direction of the
joystick. Use the joystick port only.
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DC J-CHAR key assignments
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Before you get started, you should decide what charcters you want to assign
to what joystick direction.
DC J-CHAR loads in the text macros from a file named:
DC_JCHAR.DAT
A sample DC_JCHAR.DAT file looks like:
up=A
dn=E
lt=G
rt=C
ur=B
ul=H
dr=D
dl=F
Format of the function key definition in DC_FKEYS.DAT is like this:
<direction>=<character>
where
<direction> is the text (without single quotes):
'UP' = joystick up
'DN' = joystick down
'LT' = joystick left
'RT' = joystick right
'UL' = joystick up-left diagonal
'UR' = joystick up-right diagonal
'DL' = joystick down-left diagonal
'DR' = joystick down-right diagonal
= is the equal sign
<character> is any ASCII character
So, every line must have the joystick direction _immediately_ followed by
the equals sign '=' and the character.
EXAMPLE: DN=
UP=U
* the first line is actually a space charcter after the equals sign.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You may only have one (1) character per direction.
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Non Printable Characters
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You can assign any character by using the backslash '\' character in the
assignement, followed by the DECIMAL value of the character you want, and
another backslash. Two backslashes '\\' in a row would place by the
backslash character itself.
NOTE: You can only use a number from 0 to 255 (any ASCII character).
EXAMPLE: UP=\13\
DN=\\
USEFUL CODES:
<CARRIAGE RETURN> = 13
<LINE FEED> = 10
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Installing DC J-CHAR
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You can install DC J-CHAR either from the AUTO folder or from the desktop.
>To install DC J-CHAR from the AUTO folder:
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1) Copy DC_JCHAR.PRG and your DC_JCHAR.DAT file into the AUTO folder of
your bootup disk.
2) Reset your computer. DC J-CHAR will attempt to load and parse the
DC_JCHAR.DAT file to define your joystick directions when it runs.
When DC J-CHAR installs, you will see an installation message.
>To install DC J_CHAR from the desktop:
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1) Make sure the DC_JCHAR.DAT file is in the CURRENT directory (which is
usually the same directory the program is in).
2) Run DC_JCHAR.PRG. An alert box will appear asking you if you want to
INSTALL or QUIT DC J-CHAR. Click on the appropriate button.
3) If you clicked on INSTALL, DC J-CHAR will attempt to load and parse the
DC_JCHAR.DAT file to define your joystick directions.
When DC J-CHAR installs, you will see an installation message.
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Using DC J-CHAR
===============
>Once installed, to use DC J-CHAR:
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1) Plug the joystick in the joystick port.
2) Push the joystick in the desired direction.
3) Press the joystick trigger. The character will be typed.
NOTE: Pressing the joystick trigger without choosing a direction is the
same thing as pressing the right mouse button.
That's all.
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MORE INPUT!
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If you like this program, great!
Be sure to let us know what ideas or comments you have about our software.
We are always anxious to hear what anyone has to say!
You can reach us almost everywhere!
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By Phone
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Double Click Software : (713)977-6520
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Online
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DC BBS : (713)944-0108
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This program is supplied in the belief that it operates as specified,
neither Double Click Software (the company) nor the authors shall not be liable
in any circumstance whatsoever for any direct or indirect loss or damage to
property incurred or suffered by the customer or any other person as a result
of any fault or defect in the goods or services supplied by the company
and in no circumstances shall the company be liable against consequential
damage or loss of profits (whether or not the possibility thereof was
separately advised to it or reasonably forseeable) arising from the use or
performance of such goods or services.
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