Action Graphics v1.6 is an amusement
program based on the old "Erector Set"
concept of building things (on your screen)
and making them move. The mouse is used to
select from several graphic objects (circle,
line, gear, etc) or action icons which
include Move, Resize, Rotate, Attach, & many
others. Requires 10 MHz cpu, VGA & mouse.

Action Graphics v1.6 is an amusement
program based on the old "Erector Set"
concept of building things (on your screen)
and making them move. The mouse is used to
select from several graphic objects (circle,
line, gear, etc) or action icons which
include Move, Resize, Rotate, Attach, & many
others. Requires 10 MHz cpu, VGA & mouse.
Action Graphics
Release 1.6

Copyright 1992,1993
Just FUN Software
All Rights Reserved


Action Graphics is an amusement program based on the old "Erector Set"
concept of building things (on your screen) and making them move. The
mouse is used to select any of several graphic objects (circle, ellipse,
line, triangles, rectangles, gear, etc.) or action icons which include
Move, Resize, Burst, Rotate, Attach, Set Speed, Equate, Align,
Duplicate, Scale, Undo, and several others. The ability to attach
objects to each other, and have the actions affect the entire group,
makes this a unique and fun program every computer enthusiast will want
to try.

Although the program is quite easy to use - you just click on the icon
you want - additional help text about each object and action is
available online while running the program. The help text also
discusses the expanded actions available when you double click on the
icons. To start, read the first page of the help text. Then, after
playing with the program for awhile, read about each object and action
to learn about their particular details to become proficient in using
Action Graphics.




DISCLAIMER

Action Graphics is supplied on an "as is" basis. The author disclaims
all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The
author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which
may result for the use of Action Graphics.



SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT

Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. A product distributed via Shareware is not "free software".
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected
to register it with the author for a modest fee. Information on
registering this product is discussed below and a registration screen
will be displayed when the program is run. The registered version will
contain the following:

The latest release of Action Graphics and notification of future
releases.

The diamond, rhombus, and trapezoid objects plus any other objects
implemented since the initial release.

Data files containing both forms of the alphabet and numbers are
provided in the registered version. These forms are seen in the
"Action Graphics" and "Buy Me" demonstration displays.

Additional data files showing construction techniques are included
with the registered version.

A registered version of this product does not contain the
previously mentioned registration screen.



REGISTRATION

You may send for the latest release of a registered version of this
product by mailing a check or money order for $17.00 (includes S&H) to:

Just FUN Software
4790 Naniloa Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5547

A 3.5" 1.4 MB diskette will be mailed unless otherwise requested.
Please use the REGISTER.TXT file when registering. This file may be
printed using the DOS print command. For example:

print \action\register.txt



COPYRIGHT

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights, with the following exception. The
unregistered version may be freely copied and distributed. It is in
fact encouraged. In fairness to persons receiving this program, they
should be made aware that this is a Shareware distributed product. The
registered version may not be copied or distributed without written
permission of the author.



COMMERCIAL USAGE

Because of the capability to create action messages and to sequence
displays using the demo feature, this product may have a unique and
valuable commercial usage. NO limitations are placed on the commercial
usage of a REGISTERED version of this product. Commercial usage of an
unregistered version is prohibited.



HARDWARE

Required: IBM AT or compatible computer (10 MHz or faster) with 512K
RAM, VGA monitor, and a mouse.

Optional: Epson FX or LQ compatible dot matrix printer or HP Laser Jet
II compatible printer. Whenever reasonably possible other printer will
be supported for those users who provide the necessary technical
documentation.



INSTALLATION AND RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS

Depending on the form in which you received this product, portions of
these instructions may not apply.

Make a directory on your hard disk using the DOS mkdir command. Use the
DOS copy command to copy the diskette to the directory. Change to the
newly created directory and enter "action" to run the program. Example:

mkdir c:\action
copy a:*.* \action
cd \action
action

The program begins with a one minute repeating demo that can be
terminated by clicking a mouse button. Click on the 'More' box and then
the 'Help' box for additional instructions.

Incompatable mouse driver software is indicated when the demo figures
display OK but nothing happens or the program hangs up when you click a
mouse button. This problem can be resolved by using the Microsoft mouse
driver which is available in the \action directory. In your CONFIG.SYS
file activate the Microsoft driver with this device=c:\action\mouse.sys
statement. Remove the old mouse driver statement from your CONFIG.SYS
file or more likely from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Be sure to note what
the old statment was in case the Microsoft driver does not work with
your mouse. If you need help with this, feel free to give me a call at
(801) 272-6238.



FILES

This product is made up of the following files:

README.TXT - This file contains the text information you are now
reading.

README2.TXT - This file contains additional information. Please read.

REGISTER.TXT - This file contains a printable registration form. Please
use this form when registering.

FILE_ID.DIZ - A description of this product.

ACTION.EXE - The program file.

ACTION.ICO - An icon file for Windows 3.0 and 3.1. This is not a
Windows program, but can generally be run as a non-Windows application.

*.Dxx - These are the 10 data files that are displayed during the
demonstration.

MOUSE.SYS - This is a copy of the Microsoft mouse dirver.


RELEASE ACTIVITY

Release 1.0: April 21, 1992 - Initial release.

Release 1.1: June 1, 1992 - Added diamond object to registered version.

Release 1.2: June 15, 1992 - Added rhombus and trapezoid objects to
registered version.

Release 1.3: June 20, 1992 - Fixed bug related to selecting right
triangle when outside of object.

Release 1.4: July 17, 1992 - Fixed bug related to the grid mode.

Release 1.5: September 12, 1992 - Added ability to change the action
text color, help text color, and the help text size.

Release 1.6: March 29, 1993 - Minor changes to the help text and
included the Microsoft mouse drive in the ZIP file.



Please continue by reading the README2.TXT file.