@database   Cybermagic.guide
@author     Markus Killian
@$VER:      V0.5.0 (17.12.99)

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@node Main Informationen
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@{b}@{fg shine}Cybermagic V0.5.0

©1997-99 Markus Killian

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  @{" Introduction        " link Einleitung} Informations about Cybermagic.

  @{" System requirements " link Systemanforderungen} System requirements.

  @{" Installation        " link Installation} How to install Cybermagic ?

  @{" Usage               " link Bedienung} How to use Cybermagic ?

  @{" Known bugs          " link Fehler} The troubles.

  @{" Updates             " link Updates} Where can I get new versions ?

  @{" Copyright           " link Kopierrecht} Copyright.

  @{" History             " link Geschichte} What had happend in the past ?

  @{" The future          " link Zukunft} What will be in the future ?

  @{" Author              " link Autor} How can I reach the author ?

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@node Einleitung
@{b}@{fg shine}Introduction:
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  @{b}Welcome to Cybermagic@{ub}

  Cybermagic is a screenblanker for Amiga computer with
  PPC-Board und 3D Graphixcard.

  @{b}The blanker currently has the following modules:@{ub}

  @{i}( This modules run with a 68020 and a GFX-Card without a 3D-Chip )@{ui}

  - Black
  - Worms
  - Puzzle
  - Moire
  - Pendulum

  @{i}( This modules needs a PPC and a 3D-GFX-Card )@{ui}

  - Cube
  - Morph
  - Gears
  - Starlight

  Cybermagic also supports the DPMS energy-saving method of modern monitors.

  This Blanker is a system-friendly commodity, you have also keyboard shortcuts
  and a AREXX-Port.

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@node Systemanforderungen
@{b}@{fg shine}Requirements:
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  @{b}The minimum requirements are:@{ub}

  - 68020
  - Cybergrapics V3 and a graphiccard
  - AmigaOS3.0

  @{b}For all modules:@{ub}

  - PPC processor
  - Cybergraphics V3 and a graphiccard with 3D-Chip
  - WarpOS4
  - Warp3D2.0
  - Stormmesa3.1

  @{b}Additional:@{ub}

  - Superplay.library 7.2 or higher, for sound output,
    you can find it at the Aminet in the drawer mus/play
    or on the AminetCD 21. [SPLibUsr.lha]

  - DeliTracker2
    you can find it on every AminetCD.

  - HippoPlayer 2.44

  - ARexx for the sound output beyond DeliTracker2,
    and the steering of the Cybermagic mainprogram.


    @{b}@{i}Cybermagic needs always a screen deep of 15Bit or higher.@{ui}@{ub}

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@node Installation
@{b}@{fg shine}Installation:
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  Start the installation program "INSTALL" and make
  the installation as your desired.

  If you have only a 68k processor install the STANDARD module.

  For the 3D module you need @{b}WarpOSV4@{ub}, @{b}Warp3D2.0@{ub} and @{b}Stormmesa3.1@{ub}.
  !! Install the PPC versions of Warp3D and Stormmesa !!

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@node Bedienung
@{b}@{fg shine}Usage:
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  @{" Setup Window       " link MainWindow} General instructions.

  @{" ToolTypes          " link ToolTypes} Description of the ToolTypes.

  @{" ARexx              " link ARexx} Description of the ARexx Commandos.

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@node MainWindow
@{b}@{fg shine}Setup Window:
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  In the first line of the window there are 4 buttons.
  The description is from left to right.

  @{i}1. Start the opposed blanker.
  2. Save the settings.
  3. Opens the settings of the opposed blanker.
  4. Opens this Guide.@{ui}

  After that there are 4 index cards.

  @{i}1. Choose the blanker modul.
  2. Choose the sound modul.
  3. Sets the timer for the blanker start.
     Sets the timer for the DPMS function.
     The DPMS time is added to the blanker time.
  4. Sets the player for the sound.@{ui}

  In the first and the second index card you have the possibility of
  a random selection.

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@node ToolTypes
@{b}@{fg shine}ToolTypes:
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  Following ToolTypes are available:

  @{fg shine}CX_PRIORITY@{fg text}      Sets the Task-Priority of Cybermagic.
  @{fg shine}CX_POPUP@{fg text}         The Item <YES> opens the setup window by
                   every start of Cybermagic.
                   <NO> opens the window by the second start
                   of Cybermagic.
  @{fg shine}CX_POPKEY@{fg text}        The Hotkey pushbutton-combination for
                   opening the  setup window.
                   <alt F1> is opposed.
  @{fg shine}MODUL_POPKEY@{fg text}     The Hotkey pushbutton-combination for
                   starting the opposed blanker modul.
                   <alt F2> is opposed.
  @{fg shine}CLICKTOFRONT@{fg text}     <YES> enable the window click
                   to front function, <NO> disable it.
  @{fg shine}NO8BIT@{fg text}           <YES> enable the no 8 Bit function.
                   The Blanker will not turn on if a 8 Bit screen in front.

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@node ARexx
@{b}@{fg shine}ARexx:
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  Following ARexx Commandos are available:

  @{fg shine}CMShow@{fg text}          Open the  setup window.
  @{fg shine}CMHide@{fg text}          Close the setup window.

  @{fg shine}CMEnable@{fg text}        Enable Cybermagic.
  @{fg shine}CMDisable@{fg text}       Disable Cybermagic.
  @{fg shine}CMQuit@{fg text}          Quit Cybermagic.

  @{fg shine}CMStart@{fg text}         Start the opposed blanker modul.

  @{fg shine}CMClickON@{fg text}       Enable the ClickToFront funktion.
  @{fg shine}CMClickOFF@{fg text}      Disable the ClickToFront funktion.

  @{fg shine}CMNo8BitON@{fg text}      Enable the No8Bit funktion.
  @{fg shine}CMNo8BitOFF@{fg text}     Disable the No8Bit funktion.

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@node Fehler
@{b}@{fg shine}Bugs:
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  - A known bug concerned the sound output.
    There is no check if the sound chip is occupied
    to an other program. This is the reason why it is
    possible that two programs play sound at the same time.

  - Joystick input will be not detect, thats the
    reason why the blanker turn on during you play a game.

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@node Updates
@{b}@{fg shine}Updates:
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  Updates can be found at the Aminet.

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@node Kopierrecht
@{b}@{fg shine}Copyrights:
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  The author takes no responsibility for any results of the
  use of this program. This software is provided "AS IS"
  and there is no warranty of any kind, so that you use
  this software at your own risk.

  This program must not be included in commercial packages
  or commercial program collections without my written
  permission. This program must not be sold in any way,
  but it is allowed to take a nominal fee including
  the costs for copying.

  This program may be put on public domain disks or
  included in public domain disk libraries.
  This program may also be distributed via electronic mail
  and may be put into mailboxes as long as the
  redistribution conditions are respected in all points.

  By using or distributing this program you automatically
  agree to all of the above conditions and terms.

  Cybermagic is FREEWARE.

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@node Geschichte
@{b}@{fg shine}History:
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  BETA 0.1   : - First public release.
  (01.09.98)

  BETA 0.1.1 : - Superplay.library is not needed to run Cybermagic.
  (07.09.98)   - Fixed the CX_POPKEY and CX_POPUP bug.
               - Control Cybermagic with Exchange.
               - Translated Installer Script.

  BETA 0.2   : - Improved control with Exchange.
  (20.09.98)   - Input to the Stringfields in the BILD/TON order are
                 now possible.
               - Added a new order (Player).
               - New module "Moire" integrated.
               - Wizard.library in the version 40.101 integrated.
               - German Amigaguide file integrated.

  BETA 0.3.0 : - AREXX Port integrated.
  (10.10.98)   - DeliTracker2 support with ARexx.
               - Hotkey to start the blanker modul.
               - Menubar.
               - Fixed CyberGuard/Enforcer hits.

  BETA 0.3.1 : - ClickToFront function for the middle mousekey.
  (20.11.98)   - Random function for Blanker and Sound moduls.
               - English AmigaGuide file integrated.
               - Fixed a bug in the DeliTracker support.

  BETA 0.3.2 : - Bugfixed the ClickToFront function.
  (20.01.99)   - HippoPlayer support with ARexx.
               - New module "Pendulum".
               - InstallerFX support.

  BETA 0.4.0 : - Glow icon design.
  (25.07.99)   - New look for the file lister.
               - Little bug fixing.
               - Warp3D and DPMS modules added.

  V0.4.1 :     - DPMS function are now included in Cybermagic.
  (16.10.99)

  V0.5.0 :     - WarpOS port of the 3D module.
  (17.12.99)   - New module "Morph".
               - AmigaOS3.5 Installer script.

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@node Zukunft
@{b}@{fg shine}Future:
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  - More PPC-3D module.
  - Support for AmigaOS3.5 ( New GUI ).

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@node Autor
@{b}@{fg shine}Author:
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  Markus Killian
  Brünnerstr. 221/5/4
  1210 Wien / Austria

  m.killian@xpoint.at

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