N&D Credits ver 1.0
Native Delphi VCL
by David E. Naumowicz
Copyright 1996

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CONTENTS 
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The contents of your .ZIP file should include these (34) Files:
  (N&D CREDITS COMPONENT FILES)
    Delphi10.zip  (Delphi 1.0 compiled)
      NDCredit.dcr 
      NDCredit.dcu
    Delphi20.zip  (Delphi 2.0 compiled)
      NDCredit.dcr 
      NDCredit.dcu

  (DEMO APPLICATION USING THE N&D CREDITS CONTROL)
    CredDemo.exe

  (NOTES & ORDERING INFO)
    ReadMe.txt
    Order.txt	

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RUNNING THE UNREGISTERED VERSION
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The unregistered (this) version will run perfectly in the Delphi
IDE environment (while you have Delphi up).  However, running 
these components without Delphi up will cause a message box to
appear every time the components are created.  Needless to say,
the registered version does not pop up the message box.

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PRE-INSTALLATION
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Make sure the .DCU and .DCR files exist within the same directory.

To be safe, make a backup copy of your current Delphi component
library (CompLib.DCL), usually located in the '\Delphi\Bin\' 
directory.


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INSTALLATION
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To install your N&D Credits, start by selecting
and unzipping the components for the appropriate version of
Delphi that you are using (delphi10.zip or delphi10.zip).  Then select
'Install Components' from the menu.  The Install Components
dialog box will appear on your screen.

Next, click the 'Add' button to open the Add Module dialog box.  In this
dialog box you can either use the 'Browse' button to locate the ndmovlbl.DCU
file unit or type the path and name in the edit box.

If the unit in question is located on a path not currently included in the
search path, Delphi will automatically take care of appending the new path
to the search path. (Take note, however, that the maximum size of the search
path is only 125 characters.  If the search path contains more than 125
characters, you will encounter an 'Identifier Expected' compiler error when
trying to rebuild your component library.)

After adding all the N&D Credits .DCU unit, click 'OK' in the Install
Components dialog box and Delphi will rebuild its component library and add
a new 'N&D' page to your component palette.  Clicking on the 'N&D' component
page will reveal a new control - 'NDCredits'.


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USAGE
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The N&D Credits component has several new properties (all prefixed with ND).

*NDActive(True, False):  Will Turn the effect on or off.
NDCredits(TStringList):  The text for the scrolling credits.
NDCreditsOn(Boolean):  To show the credits text or not.
NDCreditStyle(csShrink, csNormal):  display scrolling style:
	csShrink:  The credits shrink in font size and then disappear 1/5th from
			the top of the component.
	csNormal:  The credits scroll using the font size defined in the font property.
NDFromColor(TColor):  Color starting at the top of the component.  (For no graduation
	effect, set the NDFromColor the same as NDToColor). 
NDFromSize(Integer):  Font size the credits shrink from for CreditsStyle csShrink.
*NDInterval(Integer):  How long the component will wait until firing the effect again.
NDMaxGradBands(Integer):  The maximum number of color bands that the graduated coloring
	will use.  (For some colors, too many bands could impace performance)
NDNumber(Interger):  The number of shapes appearing (0-5 possible values).
NDShape(Enumerated):  Set the shape style.
	shEllipse:  Ellipse shapes.
	shPie:  Pie/Wedge shapes.
	shPolygon:  Polygon shapes.
	shRandom:  Random selection that does not change over time.
	shRandomShift:  Random selection that changes over time.
	shRectangle:  Rectangle shapes.
	shRndRectangle:  Rounded Rectangle shapes (can become circles).
NDShiftStay(Integer):  How often the shapes change when the NDShape is set to 
	shRandomShit.
NDToColor(TColor):  Color starting at the bottom of the component.  (For no graduation
	effect, set the NDFromColor the same as NDToColor). 
NDToSize(Integer):  Font size the credits shrink to for CreditsStyle csShrink.
OnTimerFired (Event):  Fires evey time the effect fires.


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DEMO
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To see N&D Credits in action, run the accompanying demo - CREDDEMO.EXE.


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ORDERING
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To receive your registered version of N&D Credits (along with the
accompanying source file), please print & fill out the file order.txt.  
Send this along with $10.00 (U.S.) to:

  David Naumowicz
  35321 Rutherford
  Clinton Twp., MI  48035
  United States

Any questions, comments or suggestions should be directed to my
Internet account.

Thank You,

David Naumowicz

INTERNET:   denaumow@mail.coast.net
COMPUSERVE:  103605,2311

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ADDITIONS
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If you would like to see a feature (or two) added to the N&D Moving Labels
component, please feel free to get in contact with me at one of the
above addresses!  No suggestion too small...no suggestion too large...:)


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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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THE INFORMATION AND CODE PROVIDED HEREUNDER (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS
"SOFTWARE") IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS 
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL 
DAVID E. NAUMOWICZ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES, EVEN IF DAVID E. NAUMOWICZ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.


