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============================== README.TXT ================================
Welcome to the VR-ZONE CDROM
This CDROM contains collections of applications, files and information
related to Virtual Reality.
==========================================================================
Here is a list of some important files and directories on the disc.
view.exe MSDOS File Browser/Uncompressor
00global.txt Global index listing of the VRZone CDROM
fli\ Movies (fli) animation files
gif\ Virtual Reality Graphics related files
mac\ VR related files and applications for the Macintosh
pc\ Virtual Reality programs for IBM/PC compatible machines
text\ Documentation and Information about Virtual Reality
other\ Thefly! Demo, a landscape fly-over package (for Unix only)
docs\ Documentation regarding these discs
docs\view.doc Documentation regarding VIEW.EXE
_bbs\ BBS setup files
zip\ BBS ready (compressed) files
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MACINTOSH users:
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The files and applications on this CDROM are sorted by category. To access
the files or applications just double-click on the item you are interested
in. Note: some folders include a readme document. It is strongly advisable to
read the readme document before opening any files or applications.
============================================================================
DOS and WINDOWS users:
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To make browsing the disc easier, we have included the VIEW program
for DOS and Windows in the root directory of the CDROM. This program
allows you to page through the index files, browse through the images
on the CDROM, view the documentations and uncompress the program(s)
you want onto your hard disk.
In order to start up the VIEW program, do one of the following:
For DOS: just type in VIEW to start or type GO to first view this document.
For Windows: From the Program Manager, choose the RUN option under
the FILE menu, then enter "D: VIEW" at the run option bar.
(Substitute your CDROM drive letter for "D" if it is different.)
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For an amazing "psychedelic" effect when viewing pictures under MSDOS:
1) Be sure the disc is using its default viewer (Powerview). If it
isn't, use the INSTALL.EXE program to switch to Powerview.
2) Start up the VIEW program.
3) Choose a directory that contains images.
4) Choose an image.
5) When the image is on your screen, press the "A" key.
Try some of the following keys:
G ...................... Color-kill on/off (or greyscale)
I ...................... Inversion on/off
A ...................... Cycle palette on/off (press ESC, a mouse button, or
"A" to stop cycling)
C ...................... Component swap (cycles through all combinations of
the RGB components: RGB, RBG, BGR, etc.)
Ctrl+C ................. Component swap reset
"1", Shift+"1" ......... Red Component -
"2", Shift+"2" ......... Red Component +
Ctrl+"1", Ctrl+"2" ..... Red Component Reset
"3", Shift+"3" ......... Green Component -
"4", Shift+"4" ......... Green Component +
Ctrl+"3", Ctrl+"4" ..... Green Component Reset
"5", Shift+"5".......... Blue Component -
"6", Shift+"6" ......... Blue Component +
Ctrl+"6", Ctrl+"7"...... Blue Component Reset
F7, Shift+F7 ........... Brightness -
F8, Shift+F8 ........... Brightness +
Ctrl+F7, Ctrl+F8 ....... Brightness Reset
F9, Shift+F9 ........... Contrast -
F10, Shift+F10 ......... Contrast +
Ctrl+F9, Ctrl+F10 ...... Contrast Reset
F11, Shift+F11 ......... Color Saturation -
F12, Shift+F12 ......... Color Saturation +
Ctrl+F11, Ctrl+F12 ..... Color Saturation Reset
W, Shift+W ............. Hue Rotate +
S, Shift+S ............. Hue Rotate -
Ctrl+W, Ctrl+S ......... Hue Reset
E, Shift+E ............. Linear Brightness +
D, Shift+D ............. Linear Brightness -
Ctrl+E, Ctrl+D ......... Linear Brightness Reset
O, Shift+O ............. Gamma +
L, Shift+L ............. Gamma -
Ctrl+O, Ctrl+L ......... Gamma Reset
R ...................... Toggle between original settings and new settings
Ctrl+R ................. Resets all settings, does not toggle
==========================================================================
Please refer to the files \DOCS for documentations on using
the essential programs on this disc.
==========================================================================
To install a program you uncompressed onto your hard drive from the
CDROM so it displays an icon in your applications group, you can do
one of two things:
1) First select Windows Setup in the Main Group.
Then select Options in the menu bar.
Select Set Up Applications.
Select Ask You to Specify An Application.
Type the path and name of the program you'd like to install.
Windows setup will copy the program's icon into the Application
Group and set up the program to run from the icon.
For example, to make an permanent icon for boxworld after copying
it with VIEW you would type:
c:\win3\games\boxworld\boxworld.exe
into the "Specify An Application" box.
2) Start up File Manager, then locate the executable program (which
usually ends in .EXE or .COM) you wish to install.
Drag that program icon to your Applications program group inside
your Program Manager window, then release the mouse button. The icon
will now be in your Applications window, and the program can now be
run from that icon.
==========================================================================
Although you may own this disc, you do not own the programs recorded
on it. Many of the programs on this disc are shareware. You are
free to try each program for a limited amount of time. If you are
satisfied, and want to continue to use the program, you are required
to register the program by sending a specified amount of money
directly to the author of the program. Often the author will send
you the most up to date version of the program and a printed manual.
Please check the individual files for specific information. Please
help support shareware by contributing to these authors. They make
discs like this possible.
===========================================================================
This disk conforms to the level 1, ISO-9660 format. All the
filenames are limited to eight single-case characters, with an
extension of up to three characters. Most directories have an index
file named 00_index.txt that contains a description of each file in
the directory.
===========================================================================
Although you may own this disc, you do not own the programs recorded
on it. Many of the programs on this disc are shareware. You are
free to try each program for a limited amount of time. If you are
satisfied, and want to continue to use the program, you are required
to register the program by sending a specified amount of money
directly to the author of the program. Often the author will send
you the most up to date version of the program and a printed manual.
Please check the individual files for specific information. Please
help support shareware by contributing to these authors. They make
discs like this possible.
===========================================================================
Walnut Creek CDROM is an approved vendor and 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.
===========================================================================
Disclaimer:
This CDROM comes with a full money back guarantee. If you are
dissatisfied for any reason, you can return it for a full refund.
Walnut Creek CDROM makes no warranty about any file on this CDROM,
including any written by Walnut Creek. Before testing software make
sure that you have adequate backups of any valuable programs or data
that may be on your system. You, not Walnut Creek CDROM, assume all
risk of using any of the files on this CDROM. We reserve the right
to limit any effort on our part to rectify problems with any file on
this CDROM.
===========================================================================
You also need to be aware that we cannot accept any responsibility,
or liability in the event that using the software on this disk causes
you grief, malfunction, data loss or thinning of the hair. As with
any new software, make sure that you back up your system regularly so
that you can recover from unforeseen crashes.
Although we have made every attempt to examine every program on this
disc, some non-shareware or public domain programs may have slipped
by. If you find such a program on this disc, please notify us
immediately so we can rectify the situation. Thanks.
===========================================================================
All trademarks belong to their respective trademark holders.
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This CDROM is unconditionally guaranteed. If you are dissatisfied
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This CDROM copyright (c) 1995 Walnut Creek CDROM. All rights reserved.
=============================== README.TXT ==================================