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VIDEO KENO FOR WINDOWS
======================
SHAREWARE VERSION
*****************
Copyright (c) 1995, All Rights Reserved
Bitwise Software International, Inc.
901 West Hononegh Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
Voice: (602) 582-4468
Fax: (602) 516-8697
BBS: (602) 492-9747
CIS: 72074,2677
AOL: BITWISE SW
REQUIREMENTS:
=============
Windows 3.1, windows compatible PC computer, windows compatible
VGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher, 3 Meg RAM,
3 Meg free on hard disk.
YOU MUST BE RUNNING WINDOWS IN 386 ENHANCED MODE. Do not start
Windows with the /S or /R switches. See your Windows Manual for
more information on startup memory modes.
Recommended:
Windows 3.1, windows compatible 386/486+ computer running at 25Mhz+,
windows compatible SVGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher,
16+ colors, 4+ Meg RAM, 5+ Meg free on hard disk, Mouse.
LATEST VERSION:
===============
Your copy of our keno game for Windows may not be the latest
version currently available. We are constantly updating, improving,
and fixing bugs in this program. Therefore, you should check the
Windows Fun Forum on CompuServe or call our BBS System to download
the latest version.
INSTALLATION:
=============
To install this game from the distribution diskette, simply
copy the file "PCKENO.ZIP" to the desired directory ("\PCKENO"
suggested) on your hard disk and unzip the file with the latest
version of PKUNZIP.
Next, run the program called KENOLOAD.EXE. This is a self-installing
packed file and running it will unpack and install all the needed
files and programs. Once the self-install process is complete, the
files KENOLOAD.EXE and PCKENO.ZIP can be removed. However, you
should always retain copies of these files on diskette or tape
just in case you need to reinstall them in the future.
If a message appears asking you whether or not you wish to replace
an existing file in the PCKENO directory, answer with a "Y". DO
NOT USE OLD FILES WITH A NEW VERSION - FATAL ERRORS WILL RESULT.
NOTE: After the installation process is complete, the install
program will try to run the game program automatically. This
should be successful providing the install process was completed
and Windows could find a valid copy of the VBRUN300.DLL file in
the PCKENO directory or in the common WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
To start the game manually, run the file PCKENO.EXE from Windows
File Manager or click on the PCKENO icon installed into the GAMES
Program Group (or the program group you selected).
NOTE: Be sure you are running Windows Version 3.1 or higher and you
are running Windows in "386 Enhanced Mode" (not Standard Mode). Check
your \WINDOWS directory and see if you have a WIN.BAT file.
Be sure the WIN.COM or WIN command in the batch file DOES NOT include
the /S switch. This causes Windows to start in Standard Mode. Be sure
the command is followed by blanks or /E to insure you start in Enhanced
Mode. Otherwise, this game may not operate correctly. If you cannot see
the 386 Enhanced Program Item (icon = computer chip) on the Windows
Control Panel, then you are not running Windows in the Enhanced Mode.
Please see your Windows Users Manual for more information.
Also, once you are running Windows in 386 Enhanced Mode, you should set
up as large a Permanent Swap File (not Temporary) as Windows will allow.
This allows Windows to use free disk space as computer memory and it will
allow you to run bigger programs. This is done from Windows Control Panel
with the 386 Enhanced Icon.
This program was written in Visual Basic V3.0 and REQUIRES the Visual Basic
V 3.0 Runtime Library file called VBRUN300.DLL (included). Be sure
this file is located in the same directory where you loaded and unzipped
PCKENO.EXE.
NOTE: Occasionally, Microsoft will release an updated VBRUN300.DLL file
which will correct some bugs in their runtime modules. You should
periodically compare the date/time/size of this file to the latest
one available on CompuServe in the Microsoft MBASIC+ Forum. If a
later one is released, please download it and place it in the
PCKENO directory. This game will use it automatically from then on.
You can also get the latest copy by calling our BBS at (602) 492-9747.
FILES:
======
FXTLS200.DLL - Special Effect Routines (Licensed).
FXSHP200.VBX - Licensed VB Control.
FXLBL200.VBX - Licensed VB Control.
MKTOOLS.VBX - Licensed VB Control.
THREED.VBX - Licensed VB Control.
CSGROUP.VBX - Licensed VB Control.
QPRO200.DLL - Special Effect Routines (Licensed).
VBRUN300.DLL - Microsoft's Visual Basic Runtime Library (Licensed).
PCKENO.ZIP - Zipped version of self-installing distribution file.
KENOLOAD.EXE - Self-installing packed distribution file.
KENOSTAT.TXT - Game stats data file (text format).
PCKENO.EXE - Unpacked game program file.
PCKENO.HLP - Help File for this program (if available).
PCKENO.P01 - Payoffs for Game #1.
PCKENO.P02 - Payoffs for Game #2.
PCKENO.P03 - Payoffs for Game #3.
PCKENO.P04 - Payoffs for Game #4.
PCKENO.P05 - Payoffs for Game #5.
PCKENO.P06 - Payoffs for Game #6.
PCKENO.P07 - Payoffs for Game #7.
PCKENO.P08 - Payoffs for Game #8.
PCKENO.P09 - Payoffs for Game #9.
PCKENO.P10 - Payoffs for Game #10.
PCKENO.P11 - Payoffs for Game #11.
PCKENO.P12 - Payoffs for Game #12.
PCKENO.P13 - Payoffs for Game #13.
PCKENO.P14 - Payoffs for Game #14.
PCKENO.P15 - Payoffs for Game #15.
PCKENO.DEF - Game default settings file.
PCKENO.SAV - Saved Game(s).
*.WAV - Various Windows sound files for this Game (if any).
BSIORDER.EXE - Our new Order System for Windows.
BSIDIAL.EXE - Special DOS program to call our BBS automatically.
BASIC OPERATION:
===============
This game program is a true windows application which can be run and
controlled by you just like any other windows application.
When first loaded, the game will display its opening window while it
initializes itself. Next the Main Window will be displayed.
When the game starts, it will load a file called "PCKENO.DEF" as
the default rules and other default settings. If it cannot find
this file, it will use its own pre-programmed default settings.
Game defaults are updated and stored automatically each time you
change any of the many game playing features. Changes in features
such as game speed, sound effects, bank balance, bet amount, or
resource tracking causes the game defaults file to be updated and
stored on your hard disk. This all happens automatically.
Next, the game will attempt to load the default payoffs for all 15
of the games available for play. These are found in the files
PCKENO.P01...P15. If any of these files are not found, the
game program will automatically create them based on its own
pre-programmed settings.
When the Main Window is first displayed, you will notice
several buttons at the bottom of the screen. Some of which will
be disabled (grayed out) and some of which will be enabled.
The other buttons will be enabled/disabled depending on what is
happening during the game.
QUICK ACTION KEYS:
==================
Many of the buttons and menus in this game come with built in
quick action keys. Quick action keys allow you to select a
button or menu item without using the mouse.
Any BUTTON you see with an underlined character can be activated
by pressing the underlined character associated with that button.
Example: if a button has the letter "B" underlined, you can quickly
activate the button by pressing the letter "B" on your keyboard.
MENU items have underlined characters too. They provide quick
selection as well but use the ALT key on your keyboard. Example:
if a menu item has the letter "F" underlined, then press and hold
the ALT key and then press the F key.
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