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               AniPaint Pro 4.4 copyright (c) 1994,95 Rick Sobie

Thank You for choosing AniPaint.
This version of AniPaint Pro is try before you buy. If you intend
to keep it after a reasonable period of evaluation, you are required
to register it. When you register this copy, special features will
become available to you. See REGISTER.DOC for details.
To register or configure AniPaint, run CONFIGIT.


C:\ANI\README.1ST
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  IMPORTANT  CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS ..... Line #:28
To get a Fast Start: ........................ Line #:47
Using AniPaint .............................. Line #:119
Optimizing your System for AniPaint ......... Line #:145
Files List that should be with this pack .... Line #:205
Important Notes for Uploading to BBS's ...... Line #:391
Bulletin Board Service Upload Descriptio .... Line #:410
Licensing and Disclaimer .................... Line #:441
Diagnostics ................................. Line #:497
Config.sys .................................. Line #:503
Autoexec.bat ................................ Line #:513


  IMPORTANT  CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Minimum 286 with VGA Adapter and Microsoft compatible mouse required.
You need the line FILES=30 in your CONFIG.SYS (at least 30).
You need Lots of free disk space. 5 meg or more.
You need lots of conventional memory so load DOS and anything else
you can High. (see your DOS manual on optimizing your system).

**    SMARTDRV.SYS will speed up the program considerably.  **

See the end of this document for example config.sys file and autoexec.bat.

The program can now be put anywhere providing CONFIGIT can find it
in your PATH command. COMMAND.COM also. You may want to put the
line SET COMSPEC= (where command.com is) if it is not in your path
or if AniPaint can't find it.
If you wish to show your appreciation for this change from previous
versions, register the program. It will be appreciated.

To get a Fast Start:
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1) Run INSTALME.EXE to create the path file _ANIPATH.PTH
This will allow AniPaint to find its files.

2) Run CONFIGIT.EXE to configure the program. Default, Learn-Mode On.
3) Run the demos in the program.
4) Run the Tutorials in the program.
5) Use the Help Button
6) Read the Manuals.
7) Click Both mouse buttons on each Icon for individual tool
   instructions.

AniPaint has many advanced features that a novice may find
confusing. Bear with it. Don't expect to master it in one
sitting. If you have a basic understanding of computer graphics,
you will find hours of fun exploring options.

There are over 150 graphic tools, some with multiple processes.
such as:
* Import/Export PCX
* Run FLI's
* Capture palettes and partial palettes or cut and paste palettes
* Capture a Font Set from another program or scanned page
* Automatically Catalogue images, animation, and fonts.
* Fade in and Fade out.
* Draw or Paint images up to 2048x1024 in 256 colors.
* ACT1 animation 100x80 zoomable and placeable on an image background
  up to 2048x1024 in 256 colors.
* ACT2 320x200 animation full screen 320x200 VGA or on an image up to
  20484x1024 in 256 colors.
* Create a script file and play back your animation in presentation
  form.
* Greyscale and retain the palette or Map the colors.
* Un-Dither an image to greyscale.
* Warp Images
* ACT1 animation now in any size.
* VCX2PCX size & conversion for paid registered users.
* New Compases and Protractor for drawing arcs.
* New Freehand Draw Tool with increased control.
* New Fast Undo for speedier program operations.
* New Fast Greyscale Color Sort and Map routines.
* New Antialias filter. Soften or unjag without
  sorting or greyscaling.
* PCX auto palette sort options under PCX pathmask button.
* New Fast Undo/Redo And Autosave. Svga 256 only

The Cad 3D maodule is just too huge for BBS'. So are the
examples. I did manage however to squeeze in a peek at one Icon
and one wire frame example. SAMPLE.P3D (a wire frame object.
 3D bitmaps are too large to include). Use the numeric keypad
to rotate it in 3D space.
AniPaint is partially disabled until you enter your password.
If you think this program is not worth $20 to you, then simply
remove it with the uninstall option in CONFIGIT.EXE.
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If you pay the "full" registration fee $49, your number will also
activate all the upgrades you can download from any BBS for
FREE.
Also you get the 3D Cad Module with the registered version. Create
complex 3D objects, paste them onto virtual 3D space.
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You will find standard conventional key useage such as ALT-X to exit or
ESC to cancel.
If it is not working as you would expect, or if something seems
terribly wrong or inconsistent, you may have a corrupt copy.
Copies get corrupted during transfer sometimes or incomplete
copies occaisionally get uploaded. If this happens, write me for
a proper working copy. Don't give incomplete copies away only give
your original compressed copy or one created by CONFIGIT.

Using AniPaint
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1) Click on the Upper Files Button or the green button beside the
Files/Directory toggle button.
It will prompt you for a pathmask. Accept the default and it
will create a file list containing the PCX on your Drive C:
2) Click mouse button 1 on the filename and the file loads into a window.
3) Push Buttons. Almost everything that looks like a button does
something.

For a file list containg examples:

1) Click on the Path Line to enter a pathmask.
2) Enter the pathmask *.CFG
3) Click on EXAMP256.CFG
A saved workspace loads. A file list appears on the left side.
(Screen size above VGA 320x200)
Click on the small file folder beside the name to load the file
into a window.
4) Push buttons. Each type of file has its own options contained
in dialog boxes. Start with Learn-Mode On in CONFIGIT OPTIONS

The Zoom and Color Buttons work with Both mouse Buttons, right and
left. One goes one way and the other goes in the reverse direction.


Optimizing your System for AniPaint
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A good system would be a 486 66Mhz with 8 meg of RAM, an SVGA Monitor with
a VESA compatible display adapter with 1 meg of on-board memory.

AniPaint does not require Extended or Expanded memory but it's operation is
enhanced. A minimum 286 CPU is required. Anything less is too slow.

Your math coprocessor will be used if one exists.

If Expanded memory (EMS) is available AniPaint will automatically load the
program itself into it and run from there. (approx. 800 k needed,
autodetected at runtime - LIM standard).

Microsoft Windows  can create EMS from your Hard Disk C:. It will
however lessen your free space on C: so make plenty of space available.
I load SMARTDRV.SYS and run AniPaint from DOS. See my setup at the end
of this document.

Make as much space on drive C: available as possible. 10 to 20 meg would be
optimum. The program will not operate correctly if drive C: becomes full.
AniPaint uses your hardrive as a virtual disk when D: becomes full or when
D: is not available.

You cannot run AniPaint from floppies.

Only use resolutions that you know are O.K. to use with your monitor. See
your monitor documentation.

Autodetection defaults to 640x480 16 color VGA mode.
I highly recommend 640x480x256 SVGA mode for normal use.

Read DRIVERS.DOC for help with drivers.

AniPaint may conflict with memory resident programs. Trial and error is the
only way to find out. If the system locks up, reboot and "rem" them out.
You may want to create a batch file that uses one copy of CONFIG.SYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT for AniPaint. See your DOS manual.

Use the FULL SCREEN option in the Paint Studio when in 320x200 mode.
The screen is too small for any serious work. You may be better off
using 640x480x16 then switching the palettes later to 256 color if
you are confined to standard VGA.

Use the Window Cursor instead of the Ball Cursor in the Screening Room, if
you have a slow machine. Run CONFIGIT.

Older PCX files or 16 color or less, are converted to 2 colors with a 256
color palette. In 16 color mode, only the first 16 palette color entries
are visible.

If you have a machine with a CPU speed of less than 50 Mhz, see Speeding up
the Program at the end of SCREENRM.DOC.

See your DOS manual on Optimizing your System for more info.

Remember  Use CONFIGIT to install and configure the program correctly.
(Type CONFIGIT at DOS in the ANIPAINT directory, where CONFIGIT.EXE should
be.)

Files List that should be with this package
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ANIPAINT.EXE           Main Program File

BIN1.FLE
BIN2.FLE
BIN3.FLE                   Program Binary Data Files
BIN4.FLE
BIN5.FLE
BIN6.FLE
BIN7.FLE
BIN8.FLE
BIN9.FLE                     *.ACT  is used for script command files
BIN10.FLE
BIN11.FLE                    *.ANI  is used for 100x80 animation files
BIN12.FLE
BIN13.FLE                    *.VCX is used for bitmapped pictures
BIN14.FLE
BIN15.FLE                    *.PNT is used for 2D vector line drawings
BIN16.FLE
BIN17.FLE                    *.P3D is used for 3D vector line & bitmap
BIN18.FLE
BIN19.FLE                    *.RUN is used for stick people files
BIN20.FLE
BIN21.FLE                    *.PAL is used for palette files
BIN22.FLE
BIN23.FLE                    *.PCX is the Export and Import picture format
BIN24.FLE
BIN25.FLE                    If the word "TEMP" appears in the filename,
BIN26.FLE                    the file is temporary and may be overwritten
BIN27.FLE                    or deleted at any time.
BIN28.FLE
BIN29.FLE
BIN30.FLE
BIN31.FLE
BIN32.FLE
BIN33.FLE
BIN34.FLE
BIN35.FLE
BIN36.FLE
BIN37.FLE
BIN38.FLE
BIN39.FLE
BIN40.FLE
BIN41.FLE
INSTALME.EXE           Path Installer creates _ANIPATH.PTH
FNTSPALS.LST           List of all included Fonts and Palettes
SAMPVECT.RUN           Sample Stick Figure Animation.

EGAVGA.BGI             EGA and VGA 16 color graphics driver
VGA256.BGI             VGA 256 color graphics driver
VESA16.BGI             VESA compatible SVGA 16 color graphics driver
SVGA16.BGI             Super VGA 16 color graphics driver
SVGA256.BGI            Super VGA 256 color graphics driver
IBM8514.BGI            IBM8514 256 color graphics driver
ATT.BGI                ATT400 graphics driver

       ALTERNATE DRIVER SET
BGI256.BGI             320x200 to 2048x1024 256 color
BGI256V2.BGI
TRI256.BGI             Trident driver
TRI256V2.BGI
V7BGI256.BGI           Video 7 driver
V7256V2.BGI

BOLD     CHR
EURO     CHR
GOTH     CHR
LCOM     CHR
LITT     CHR            10 Program Fonts
SANS     CHR
SCRI     CHR
SIMP     CHR
TRIP     CHR
TSCR     CHR

ANIPAINT.PIF             Microsoft Windows file for those users
ANIPAINT.ICO             Two Icons for use in Microsoft Windows
ANICFGIT.ICO              for Windows users.
 (These icon are not AniPaint compatible and cannot be loaded into
 AniPaint.)

CONFIGIT.EXE             Configuration Utility needed for setup
REGFORM.TXT              Registration Form
REGISTER.DOC             Registration information.
README.1ST               This file
FILE_ID.DIZ              Program Upload Description for BBS's


SVGADEMO.ACT               Sample SVGA 640x480 256 color Act script
SAMPLE.ACT                 Sample SVGA 640x480 256 Presentation script
VGADEMO.ACT                Sample VGA  320x200 256 color Act script
16DEMO.ACT                 Sample VGA  640x480 16 color Act script
FONTS.ACT                  Sample SVGA 640x480 256 color Act script
P3D.P3D                    Sample 3D box with circle.
INSTALME.EXE               Path file installer.

These below are unpacked by CONFIGIT with the install Option
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C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\DEMOVCX.VCX   Sample VCX picture 256 color
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\OPSCRN.VCX    Sample VCX 16 or 256 color
C:\ANIPAINT\SKY.PCX             Sample PCX 256 colors

                           8 Sample Act1 Animation files

C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\HNDPOINT.ANI              16 or 256 colors
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\FPLACE.ANI                16 or 256 colors
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\BFLY.ANI                  16 or 256 colors
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\THEAD.ANI                 16 or 256 colors
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\RUNNER2.ANI               16 or 256 colors
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\FONTS.ANI                 16 or 256 colors
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\CHRIS.ANI                 256 color mode only
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\DINO4.ANI                 256 color mode only
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\PAINTER.ANI               256 color mode only
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\WINDEMO.SHW               Window Action Help File
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\ICO10.ICO                 Sample ICOCURTAINNAME:
C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\SPOCKTOK.FLI              Sample Fli animation

C:\ANIPAINT\DEMOS\SAMPLES.P3D               Sample 3D objects

C:\ANIPAINT\STAMPS\STAMP1.VCX               2 color Clip Art
C:\ANIPAINT\STAMPS\STAMP2.VCX               256 color Clip Art
C:\ANIPAINT\STAMPS\STAMP3.VCX               256 color Clip Art

C:\ANIPAINT\OBJECTS\ARROWS.PNT              Object Library of arrows
C:\ANIPAINT\OBJECTS\SIMPGRAF.PNT            Blank Simple Graph Object
C:\ANIPAINT\OBJECTS\FLOWER.PNT              Flower Sample traced Object
C:\ANIPAINT\OBJECTS\REDTAPE.PNT             Sample for ACT2 demo


C:\ANIPAINT\HELPDOCS\SCREENRM.DOC     Screening Room help file.
C:\ANIPAINT\HELPDOCS\ANIMATE.DOC      Animation help file.
C:\ANIPAINT\HELPDOCS\STUDIO.DOC       Paint Studio help file.
C:\ANIPAINT\HELPDOCS\CYBRFIND.DOC     CybrFind help file
C:\ANIPAINT\HELPDOCS\HELPINDX.DOC     Half width help file
C:\ANIPAINT\HELPDOCS\FILEINFO.DOC     Error handling help file
C:\ANIPAINT\HELPDOCS\DRIVERS.DOC      Graph Drivers help file
C:\ANIPAINT\HELPDOCS\CUTTNGRM.DOC     ACT1 animation help File
C:\ANIPAINT\HELPDOCS\PRINTQ&A.DOC     Printing help File

C:\ANIPAINT\PALETTES\16*.PAL          16 color palettes
C:\ANIPAINT\PALETTES\*.PAL            256 color palettes

C:\ANIPAINT\FONTS\*.FNT               AniPaint Stroked Font Files
C:\ANIPAINT\FONTS\*.KAR               AniPaint Bitmapped Font Files

C:\EXAMP256.CFG                       An example workspace.

There are other files created when AniPaint is used but the above
should be there to insure proper operation of AniPaint

Important   If any files are missing, you have a corrupted copy and
should write me for a complete copy. Once registered, only use
CONFIGIT to move or give AniPaint. It will not work otherwise.
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Here is the directory structure created by CONFIGIT

               C:\ANIPAINT
    DEMOS  -        |         -   HELPDOCS
               /    |     \
      STAMPS   OBJECTS CLIPS  FONTS   PALETTES

   All are subdirectories of C:\ANIPAINT

DEMOS    -   Will contain the Demo Files

STAMPS   -   Contains the Clip Art

CLIPS    -   Your Clip Board Files will be put here if you use C:
  (If a ramdrive is available ?:\CLIPS will be created)

OBJECTS  -   Sample Vector graphic PNT files

FONTS    -   Sample Fonts created by the program.

PALETTES -   Menu and Sample Color Palettes created by the program

HELPDOCS -   Help files and Documentation.

If you change this structure the program will not operate correctly.
All files should be left where they are put by CONFIGIT.


Important Notes for Uploading to BBS's
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This program should be of valuable use for years to come.
However, BBS's are more and more insisting that files contained in the
program be less than 6 mos or so old. If you find that the BBS you
wish to upload this program to does not have AniPaint, but the age
of the files do not meet their requirements then you should

1) Contact the BBS below for a more current version.
or
2) Write me for a current version.
See CONFIGIT or AniPaint for address.

Important!
If you want the program to work after you give it to someone,
give your original compressed copy or use PACK for giving in
CONFIGIT. It will make one large or three small groups ready
for compression.

Bulletin Board Service Upload Descriptions
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SHORT 1 liner:
AniPaint Pro 4.4 Paint & Animate 150+ tools

5 Line Description:
AniPaint Pro 4.4 Paint & Animate 150+ tools .
VGA, SVGA to 2048x1024. Make animated movies,
Presentations etc. Documentation and Demos.
Raster/Vector,Undo/Redo, Run FLI's mouse req.
Capture Fonts/Palettes,Import/Export PCX.

Verbose Description:
AniPaint Pro 4.4 Paint and Animate 150+ tools.   Major Upgrade.
256 colors.Requires minimum 286 with VGA or SVGA and mouse. Resolutions
from 320x200 to 2048x1024. Make animated movies, Presentations etc.
Complete Documentation and Demos. Bitmap & Vector graphics with Clip Art
and Objects. Font editor, Font Capture, Capture Palettes, Cut & Paste
palettes, Undo/Redo with Autosave, Gradient Curves, Magnetic Lines,
Screen Saver. Disk Search, Cybrfind intelligent phrase search Utility,
Automatically Catalogue Images/Fonts/Animation. Easy to install,
Complete photo editing with greyscale. Import/Export PCX, Run FLI's.
Dither, Half tone, 4.5 meg unzipped. Now faster undo, faster animation,
Antialiasing, smoother operation, new cursors, new learn-mode.
Animation for the Nation, Brand New for '95.

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The following is the standard disclaimers and licensing information that
goes with all applications of this type.

Licensing and Disclaimer
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OWNERSHIP:  Except to the extent expressly licensed by me, I have and
reserve the exclusive copyright and other right, title and interest
concerning the Program and all versions of it, including utilities and all
other program files accompanying the program excluding those files that
carry copyright notices other than by Rick Sobie. (Drivers and .CHR)

You may Distribute unregistered copies, in their original form complete in
all respects as per the original package, for private use only. Any
Commercial distributors must first arrange a commercial license agreement
with me, the author of Anipaint, Rick Sobie.
Until such an agreement has been made, no fee may be charged for this
program other than by me.
Please use the BBS upload descriptions above.

You are encouraged to upload unregistered original copies to bulletin
boards and give unregistered copies to your friends. It is a violation of
copyright and this license agreement to give, upload or otherwise
distribute any copy of AniPaint that is registered.
Each copy of AniPaint requires it's own registration number as provided
by me, once consideration is received by me. Commercial site licenses
are also available for school, government, business or other agency use.
Discounts are available for volume.
It is a violation of this agreement to remove any copyright notice that
appears anywhere in any file in this package.

Your right to distribute under this license is personal, and does not
include any right to sublicense or otherwise cause any copying or
distribution of the Program by anyone else without my consent in writing,
or rent or lease the Program, or sell it as part of any hardware
or software package.
You may not alter or disassemble or attempt to bypass any copyright
protection without risk of penalty.

THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS-IS".  NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, ARE MADE AS TO IT OR ANY MEDIUM IT MAY BE ON. I WILL PROVIDE NO
REMEDY FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING
FROM IT, INCLUDING SUCH FROM NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR BREACH OF
WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, EVEN AFTER NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.


     Since I would be irreparably damaged if any part of this License
     were breached, I will be entitled without bond, other security or
     proof of damages, to appropriate equitable remedies with respect
     to breaches of the above, in addition to such other remedies as I
     may have.

     You will hold me harmless from damage, loss and expense arising
     directly or indirectly from your acts and omissions in copying and
     distributing the Program.
AniPaint is not free and it is against the law to keep this program if
you do not intend to pay for it.

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Diagnostics
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I am using a 486 50mhz with 8 meg ram
1 meg 1024x768x256 Paradise compatible display

Config.sys
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DEVICE=C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE
DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS
DOS=HIGH,umb
devicehigh=c:\ansi.sys
FILES=30
BUFFERS=30
device=c:\dos\ramdrive.sys 3096 512 /e
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Autoexec.bat
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lh C:\WINDOWS\SMARTDRV.EXE
@ECHO OFF
PROMPT $p$g
set mouse=C:\Mouse
lh C:\Mouse\mouse
PATH=C:\CPBACKUP;C:\WINDOWS;C:\DOS;c:\dos\utils;c:\windows\utils;c:\ql2faxw;
path=C:\anipaint;%path%
mirror
rem win           ( remove the rem if you want to load windows)
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DOS ver 5
Windows 3.1
Microsoft Mouse and driver 8.20a
Command.com in C:\
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Comments:
Loaded as much as possible into high memory.
Created a 3 meg ramdrive D: for temp files.
Set the RAMDRIVE option in CONFIGIT to D:\
I run it from DOS or Windows. It runs 30% faster from DOS.

Problems:
Is your copy corrupted or incomplete?
Check mouse delay in Configit?
Correct Driver in Configit?
Truly Vesa compatible display?
Microsoft compatible mouse?
Memres utilities?
CHKDSK /F              check disk lately?

Still can't get it to work? Write or call me.

AniPaint copyright (c) 1994 Rick Sobie
Configit copyright (c) 1994 Rick Sobie
Rick Sobie
P.O. Box # 1166
Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
Canada     V0R 2G0
tel: 604-749-6260

All other company names mentioned in the documentation of this program
are the trademarks or tradenames of the respective companies.
