home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
Loadstar 132
/
132.d81
/
fgm1.doc.v6demo
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
2022-08-26
|
26KB
|
960 lines
{$fc}5CS-14A comp
^ ^^
THE FUN GRAPHICS MACHINE
-v6 DEMONSTRATOR-
-JANUARY 1992-
DOCS PART-1
BACKGROUND, ORDERING, & INSTRUCTIONS
While reading these docs:
F1 for next {CBM-A}
F3 for previous {CBM-A}
R/S back to Load Menu
S to change {CBM-A} color
-JOYSTICK MAY BE USED IN PORT 2-
^
Hi, I'm Ron Hackley, author of the
FGM. I have been working on this new
version of the FGM since v.410 (v4.10)
was released several years ago. This
NEW FGM just kept growing & improving,
with many ends in sight along the way,
but FGM has finally reached the point
where it's ready to unleash (dare I?).
I'm quite happy with it, and I hope
this demo version encourages you to
send for the full-blown FGM and enjoy
more of the power of your '64.
Although FUN may be in FGM's name,
FGM is truely a PRODUCTIVITY program.
As a side-benefit, it turns out that
FGM makes it fun to play with {CBM-Z}s
and {CBM-A}s, and see what can be done
with a little {CBM-Z} twiddling.
^
This DEMO comes to you from:
THE FGM CONNECTION
P O BOX 2206
ROSEBURG OR 97470
Tel. (503)-496-2234
^
The FGM was initially designed for
those who would like to do hi-res work
but lacked drawing ability (ie: ME!).
The FGM lets you work with pre-drawn
{CBM-Z}s (and {CBM-A}s) using the vast
libraries of PS and PM {CBM-Z}s that
are available. Fasten {CBM-Z}(s) to
the {CBM-A}(s), add text, do a bit of
editing, & you have your masterpiece.
The FGM is ideal for creating/printing
custom labels & business card artwork.
Forms, postcards, greeting cards,
newsletters, and maps are also well
within the FGM's capabilities. Your
imagination is the only real limit.
Screen areas can be captured, edited,
and saved ($ version) as {CBM-Z}s for
use in PS or FGM. The demo section
can even be used in video work.
^
The previous version of the FGM (v410)
has been well received and users are
doing newsletters, labels, business
cards, greeting cards, video demos,
signs, sales brochures, and a variety
of other things with it (some are
even making extra money;).
I am making this demo available so you
can "try the FGM out" and get an idea
what the FGM is about before spending
your money for the full-blown version.
I've been told that I'm "giving away"
too much with this demo but I want you
to USE this demo and PASS IT AROUND
rather than having it get lost in a
drawer somewhere.
^
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS DEMO?
This demo program does MUCH more than
just SHOW you a demo of what the new
FGM can do. ALL HI-RES FUNCTIONS ARE
AVAILABLE! It includes the ability to
record and play demos, load Print Shop
(A&B) and Print Master {CBM-Z}s, and
photos and banners saved by Newsroom.
You can also load hi-res or Doodle
{CBM-A}s, edit and add {CBM-Z}s or text
to them, then save them in either
hi-res or Doodle format.
The demo section of this program can
be used to create your own demos; make
an "animated message" for a friend,
then send them your demo message along
with a copy of this program.
^
This new version of the FGM is
CONSIDERABLY faster than v.410 and
contains many additional features.
A PARTIAL listing of the NEW features
includes:
-LINKED {CBM-S}S: You can "work across"
2 or 3 {CBM-A}s and save/load/print
them as one using just one {CBM-W}.
-TEXT MODE has MARGINS, WORDWRAP, EOR,
BOLD, ITALICS, MICRO-INSERT, STRETCH,
VASTLY IMPROVED INSERT & DELETE.
-700+ CHARACTER SIZES (expansions) of
any {CBM-X} set in the buffers.
-3X {CBM-S} EXPANSION (V OR H)
(2X Expand/Reduce still available)
^
*-NEW FEATURES-*
-PIXEL EDIT has a WINDOW that shows
the {CBM-A} area being edited.
-ADJUST MODE includes MICRO-ADJUST for
STRETCHING and SHRINKING things.
-ADJUST MODE can capture 1-4 rows,
then OR, Paste, or EOR them back.
-Improved TRANSFER MODE with variable
size range, Overlay, Paste, and EOR.
-3 DRIVE SUPPORT and a Command Line
for sending commands to the drive(s).
-Supports the CMD Hard Drive, RAMLink,
RAMDrive. JiffyDOS compatible.
^
*-NEW FEATURES-*
-Save/load all 5 {CBM-Z}s buffers or
all 3 {CBM-X} buffers at once
using just one {CBM-W}.
-PRINTER SECTION now lets you access
most of the hi-res editing functions
so you can fasten {CBM-Z}s, do text,
transfer things around, etc, without
having to go back to 'CREATOR'.
-CLIPART SECTION for saving/loading
ranged areas of the {CBM-A}.
-SMOOTHING of ranged areas.
-CAPTURE HI-RES {CBM-S}S from many
programs (ie: GEOS, games, etc.).
^
*-NEW FEATURES-*
-IMPORT {CBM-S}S from HANDYSCANNER,
KOALA and MANY other programs.
-LOAD GG/JJ compressed KOALA & DOODLE
{CBM-A} files. Save as JJ.
-UTILITIES for customizing default
{CBM-Z}s, {CBM-X} sets, cursor
colors, and whatever else is dreamed
up. If you are adventurous you can
WRITE YOUR OWN UTILITIES and load/run
them from within FGM!
-And MUCH MORE. If you liked v.410 I
think you'll love this version. Most
all of the v.410 functions have been
retained (using the same keystrokes)
and many new things have been added.
^
*-FGM's PRINTER SECTION-*
The PRINTER SECTION of the full-blown
FGM supports most popular printers and
I believe that it's the most versatile
all-around printer driver available.
With most NON-Commodore emulating
printers the FGM will be able to print
up to 3 {CBM-A}s across (depending on
the density selected). This includes
Epson, Panasonic, Gemini, Star, NEC,
C.Itoh, & the MPS-1000 (in IBM mode).
Up to seven density selections are
available (depending on your printer's
capabilities). Double/triple width,
double height, and double pass with
offset are also supported.
^
PRINTER SUPPORT (continued)
Commodore 1525/MPS-803 and emulating
7 pin printers will be able to print
up to 1.5 {CBM-A}s across with FGM
(the maximum a 60 dpi printer is
capable of). Double height supported.
Most 24 pin printers are supported in
their 8 pin emulation mode & in 24 pin
mode. OKIDATA printers are limited to
1525 emulation unless they have Epson
compatible or similar 8 pin emulation.
FGM's PRINTER section is not limited
to printing screens created by FGM!
Screens from many other programs can
be imported into FGM, then modified
and/or printed using FGM's PRINTER.
^
-PLEASE NOTE-
This demo version of the FGM has all
of the hi-res FUNctions available to
try but DOES NOT include many of the
other features which are in the full-
blown FGM. This demo version does NOT
have multi-drive support, the ability
to send disk commands, multi-{CBM-A}
(or any) printer output, saving of
{CBM-Z}s or {CBM-X} sets, {CBM-X}
editor, utility sections for clip art,
smoothing, customizing, capturing
{CBM-A}s, joystick driven Menu Select
Bar, etc. STILL, there should be
PLENTY to keep you occupied:).
^
HOW TO BECOME A REGISTERED FGM USER
To receive the 'full-blown' version of
the FGM send $24.95 + $3.50 S&H to:
The FGM Connection
P.O. BOX 2206
Roseburg, OR 97470
U.S. orders sent PRIORITY MAIL.
Orders are often shipped out the day
after receipt.
The 'full-blown' version includes a
140+ page lay-flat reference manual,
the newest version of the FGM, and
user support from the author.
^
FOREIGN ORDERS
Foreign orders (exc. FPO/APO) will be
shipped by surface mail (SLOW, but
that's all $3.50 s&h allows). If you'd
like your order sent by AIRMAIL please
include the additional postage below:
CANADA/MEXICO: Add $1.00 US
ALL OTHER OVERSEAS: Add $5.00 US
Please submit in US dollars drawn on
a US bank (Canadian Postal Money
Orders are fine too).
^
DISCOUNTS
For orders from user groups,
you may deduct 10% from the to