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FORM.DOC
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ABC PAINT v.1.2
Registration Form
Make Check/MO payable to:
Belinda Aboshanab
P.O. Box 31014
Aurora, CO 80041
NAME: _____________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________
CITY: ________________________, STATE: _____ ZIP: _____
Quantity ___ x $10.00 = $___.__
Shipping and Handling: $ 5.00
Subtotal: $___.__
3.0% State Sales Tax $___.__
(CO residents only)
(Subtotal x .03)
Total: $___.__
DISK FORMAT: 5 1/4 ___ 3 1/2 ___ (check one)
Please take a few moments to answer these few questions.
TYPE OF COMPUTER/MONITOR: ________________________________
AGES OF CHILDREN USING SOFTWARE: _________________________
WHERE DID YOU OBTAIN A COPY OF THIS PROGRAM: (If source is
a BBS or Software Distributor please include phone number
of BBS and Name/Address of Dist.)__________________________
___________________________________________________________
COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS: ____________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Thank-you!
README.TXT
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ABC Paint v. 1.2
(C) Copyright 1991 Belinda D. Aboshanab.
All Rights Reserved.
Hi! Thank-you for trying ABC Paint v.1.2. I hope your children
will enjoy this program as much as mine do. Before getting into the
instructions for using this program I need to dispense with the legal-
ities.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO
PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY.
THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES
WHATSOEVER. BECAUSE OF THE DIVERSITY OF CONDITIONS AND HARDWARE
UNDER WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. THE USER IS ADVISED TO TEST
THE PROGRAM THOROUGHLY BEFORE RELYING ON IT. THE USER MUST
ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM.
WARNING
THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE BOTH PROTECTED BY U.S. COPYRIGHT
LAW (TITLE 17 UNITED STATES CODE). UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION
AND/OR SALES MAY RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OF UP TO ONE YEAR AND
FINES OF UP TO $10,000 (17 USC 506). COPYRIGHT INFRINGERS MAY
ALSO BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL LIABILITY.
All screens and pictures included with this program are
copyrighted and may not be distributed without the copyright notices.
ABOUT SHAREWARE / USER SUPPORTED SOFTWARE
Shareware is a form of software marketing where users have the
opportunity to try the software before buying it. The price you may
have paid to a shareware distributor for a copy of the program is not
the cost of the software itself. I do not get any money from these
distributors. This is not "free" software. In this case you have the
opportunity to see how much your children like the program before
paying for it (Wouldn't it be great if we could do the same thing
with toys?). One week should be sufficient time for testing this
program. If, at the end of this time, you are not satisfied please
discontinue its use and pass it on to someone else. If you decide to
register you are also encouraged to "share" a copy with others.
Please upload the program to any BBS or other distribution source.
NOTICE TO DISTRIBUTORS
No more than $10.00/disk may be charged for distribution fees.
Your catalog must also notify customers about the shareware method,
specifying additional payment is due to the authors if the customer
chooses to continue using the program.
THIS PROGRAM CANNOT BE LISTED in any catalog that also contains
"X-rated" or "adult only" programs and/or graphics.
This program may not be combined on disk with other programs by
other authors, except a menu or other help screens set up by you to
help the customer. This program may not be combined with any hard-
ware specials without the express written permission of the author.
Not required, but appreciated, would be a copy of your current
catalog. If I know you're distributing my program I can supply you
with the latest updates.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
ABC Paint is a flashcard coloring program for children. Your
child is given a flashcard to color for a letter of the alphabet from
A-L ( in the shareware version. Upon registration you will receive a
registered copy that contains the flashcards for the complete range of
the alphabet A-Z. The registered copy MAY NOT be distributed). Each
flashcard displays a picture/word combination (the word can also be
colored) to help your child learn.
At this time, a mouse is required to operate the program, which
helps your child further develop hand/eye coordination.
An EGA or VGA color monitor is required. I choose these video
modes because children like the choice of many colors. There are a
total of 50 colors to choose from, not including white.
HOW TO USE THIS PROGRAM
At the DOS prompt type:
A:> ABCPAINT
The following files must be in the current directory for the
program to operate properly:
ABCPAINT.EXE The program.
AIRPLANE.BW Picture files all have ext. of BW.
BALLOON.BW
COMPUTER.BW
DRUM.BW
EGGS.BW
FLOWER.BW
GRAPES.BW
HOUSE.BW
JACKET.BW
KITE.BW
LAMP.BW
MENU.BW The menu of picture files.
Other files on disk not necessary for running the program, but
required for distribution of the program include:
README.TXT This file contains all instructions
and information.
READ.BAT A batch file which allows you to
easily read this file on screen.
PRINT.BAT Outputs this file to your printer.
FORM.DOC The registration form.
ORDER.BAT Batch file to print order form.
ALL THE ABOVE FILES MUST BE INCLUDED ON ANY DISTRIBUTION DISK WITHOUT
CHANGES. NO ADDITIONAL FILES MAY BE ADDED WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
THE AUTHOR.
The first screen presented to you upon starting the program will
be the disclaimer of warranty and reminder for registering the
program. Press any key to continue. Then the alphabet song,
accompanied by the display of the letters will appear (you may end the
song at any time by pressing any key). After the program loads you
will have the main screen showing the crayon choices and File related
icons (graphical buttons) on the left side of the screen. After
explaining to your child what each button is for, he/she should be
able to operate the program by his/herself.
All file icons may be chosen by placing the mouse arrow in the
center of the button and pressing the left mouse button. The button
will reverse colors while in use.
LOAD: (wheelbarrow icon) Choosing this feature presents your
child with a picture menu that contains a miniature version
of the flashcards available for coloring. To choose the
desired flashcard, place the mouse arrow in the center of
the flashcard and press the left mouse button. If
successful, that flashcard will automatically load for your
child. If the arrow was not directly placed on a flashcard
you will here a warning sound, and the load button must be
chosen to try again. If the flashcard(picture) file is
missing from the current directory a black message box will
appear to notify you. Have your child let you know each
time a black box appears on the screen. To remove the
error message press the right mouse button.
NO COLOR: (No symbol over crayon) Choosing this feature erases
all the color from the current flashcard. This allows your
child to recolor the same flashcard without having to
choose from the menu again.
HELP: (Question Mark) Choosing this feature will pop-up a help
screen for quick reference for using the program.
EXIT: (Exit sign) Let's the child quit the program.
HOW TO COLOR
Choose a color by placing the mouse arrow in the middle of the
desired crayon and press the left mouse button. The smile face in the
right hand corner will show your child the color chosen. Also, your
child will hear a sound to indicate he/she has chosen a valid color.
To color the flashcard, point the mouse arrow to the portion you want
colored and press the left mouse button. The color will not change if
the arrow point is on top of the black picture lines. To color small
areas (i.e., the spaces between the letters of the copyright notice)
hold the left mouse button down while moving the mouse arrow over the
area. To change colors or choose a file icon press the right mouse
button. The smile face will turn white to indicate no color is in
use. (This could be a little confusing for your child if she/he
decides to chose white as a valid color. This is rare since you can
change a color on the flashcard by coloring over it with the new
color. Also, your child can listen for the audible indicator.).
DIFFERENCES BEWTEEN VERSION 1.0 AND 1.2
The inhancements made for version 1.2 are as follows:
1. Copyright notices on screens were fixed.
2. ABC song may be stopped at any time.
3. I improved the error messages that can occur if a menu or
picture file is missing.
4. With version 1.0, upon exiting the program the keyboard
buffer was not flushed. For some menu programs this would
cause the reloading of ABC Paint if a child had pressed
the enter key while using the program. This has been fixed.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
If you have any suggestions for improvement I would like to
hear from you.
Individual registration is $10.00 plus $5.00 s/h of your
registered copy. The registration fee is non-refundable once you
receive the registered copy (you've already tried the program).
Defective disks will be replaced. Schools and institutions should
contact me for site license information. If you do not have a printer
please figure your cost as follows:
Quantity ___ x $10.00 = $___.__
Diskette, post. and hand. $ 5.00
Subtotal: $___.__
3.0% State Sales Tax $___.__ (Subtotal x .03)
(CO residents only)
Total: $___.__
Send your check or money order made payable to:
Belinda Aboshanab
P.O. Box 31014
Aurora, CO 80041
Please indicate:
1). Disk format needed 5 1/4 or 3 1/2
2). Your computer/monitor name and type
3). Ages of children using the program
4). Where you obtained a copy of this program
5). Any other comments, suggestions, or bug reports.
For your registration you will receive:
1). A registered copy of the program containing pictures
from A-Z
2). Update information when available
3). Unlimited mail support
4). An appreciation for your honesty
Don't forget to send your NAME and COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS for your
registered copy.
To print the order form:
1. At DOS prompt type:
A:>order
To print this document:
1. At DOS prompt type:
A:> print
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #3368
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
ABCPAINT EXE 92118 9-11-91 4:10a
README TXT 11613 11-12-91 10:44a
FORM DOC 1715 9-09-91 9:33p
READ BAT 24 4-11-91 8:57a
ORDER BAT 414 4-15-91 12:11p
PRINT BAT 137 4-15-91 12:49p
MENU BW 19328 3-31-91 2:44p
AIRPLANE BW 4864 5-20-91 4:35p
BALLOON BW 7296 5-20-91 4:36p
COMPUTER BW 6016 5-20-91 4:37p
DRUM BW 5376 5-20-91 4:37p
EGGS BW 5760 5-20-91 4:38p
FLOWER BW 5504 5-20-91 4:39p
GRAPES BW 4992 5-20-91 4:39p
HOUSE BW 6016 5-20-91 4:35p
IGLOO BW 6656 5-20-91 4:42p
JACKET BW 6528 5-20-91 4:43p
KITE BW 4224 5-20-91 4:43p
LAMP BW 4480 5-20-91 4:44p
GO BAT 32 2-24-93 10:05a
SHOW EXE 2040 9-12-88 10:48a
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