- For immediate release - RELEASE DATE: For further information send e-mail to: June 8, 1994 cybercube.research@canrem.com PRESS RELEASE -------------------------------------------------------- ._______.._______. __ .______. ._______.._. ._____.._______. !__. .__!!__. .__! / \ | .___. \!__. .__!| |/ .____!!__. .__! | | | | ._. / /\ \ | !___! | | | | || !___. | | | | | | !_! / /__\ \ | .__. ./ | | | |\.___. \ | | | | | | / ______ \ | | \ \ | | | |.____! | | | !_! !_! /_/ \_\!_! \_\ !_! !_!!_____./ !_! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Program: TT-Artist Archives: TTART17.LZH Version: 1.7 Type: GEM-based Fractal Screen Saver Program Status: Shareware Restrictions: 14 days UNRESTRICTED trial period! Hardware: Atari TT030 (all modes except ST-LOW/MEDIUM) or any VDI graphics cards modes. Availability: NOW Contents: Overview Special Notes Installation and Use Archives and Files How to Register Disclaimer The Last Word... | | Overview | | ___________! The above listed archive contains the latest version of Massimo Farnina's TT-Artist GEM-based Fractal Screen Saver Program. Version 1.7 is now available for downloading. | Special | Notes | | ___________! TT-Artist is a GEM screen saver. It does not work in TOS mode (while a TOS/TTP program is running). This effect is being caused by TT-Artist's use of the "evnt_multi()" AES functions to check the machine activity rather than the more problematic VBL routines. Clicking on the CLOSER button of the dialog window or pressing the RETURN key causes the same effect as selecting the >INSTALL< button. Holding down both shift keys during the boot process will prevent the installation of TT-Artist (not available under MiNT). The TT-Artist accessory will not load if the TT-Artist cookie has not been installed by the \AUTO\ARTSEVNT.PRG program. TT-Artist will not run a selected module if there is not enough free RAM available or if the current video mode does not support the necessary number of colors. This release does not support the ST-LOW and ST-MEDIUM resolutions. Known problems: - Under WINX: - redraw problem of the main dialog box if it is moved in background mode or if it is being moved outside the left screen border. *Solution*: switch off the [L1] and [L11] flags in the WINX.INF file. (syntax: TTARTIST = 1- 11- ) - Under MiNT: - redraw problem of the main dialog box if it is moved in background mode. TT-Artist uses 'wind_update(BEG_UPDATE)' before and 'wind_update(END_UPDATE)' after execution of a module to prevent other applications from writing information on the screen during TT-Artist screen activity. This may cause an update (delay) of all active windows when a TT-Artist module finishes. | Installation | and | Use | | ___________! Copy the ARTSEVNT.PRG program into your \AUTO\ folder and TTARTIST.ACC into the root (boot) directory of your hard disk. Reboot your TT. ARTSEVNT.PRG installs a cookie (ARTS) in the cookie jar and checks for mouse/keyboard events. If no keyboard/mouse event occurs within a specified amount of time, TT-Artist starts the last selected module. If you have not yet selected a module or in the event that there is no TTARTIST.INF file available, TT-Artist starts with these defaults: TT-ARTIST module, 5 minute delay timer. The program also checks the CPU usage. If other processes are running, and keep the CPU busy, TT-Artist will not kick in. The TTARTIST.INF file can be created by pressing the >Save< icon to save your choosen module, the delay time and the string from the 'Message' module. The >Install< icon simply installs the module and does not save any parameters. Select the >Setup< icon to: -turn TT-Artist on or off. -choose the TT-Artist color palette (ON) or the system palette (OFF). -some TT-Artist modules use sound effects if the 'Sound' option is enabled. -enable the 'prevent sleep mode' (if the mouse is being moved to the lower right screen corner position). | Archives | and | Files | | ___________! TTART17.LZH ----------- Contains the TTARTIST accessory, plus the \AUTO\ARTSEVNT.PRG program and the TT-Artist documentation. | How | to | Register | | ___________! TT-Artist 1.7 is a SHAREWARE program. Please register your personal copy of this excellent program now! There are several easy ways to do this. TT-Artist registration fee: L. 20.000-- (Italian Lire) US $15 Cdn $20 TT-Artist can be obtained a) directly from Massimo Farina in Italy: Massimo Farina Via Baranzate 4 20026 Novate Milanese Milan (Italy) Please send a pre-formatted disk (720 KB), the registration fee and your address. b) by E-mail in ZIP/UUENCODE file format (after receiving the registration fee) MASSIMO@IMIMNVX.IRFMN.MNEGRI.IT cybercube.research@canrem.com or cybercube@genie.geis.com c) or send your registration requests to: Cybercube Research Limited 126 Grenadier Crescent Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 7V7, Canada Use the provided CyReL Time$aver Registration form for an extra quick and easy registration! Personal cheques or money orders accepted. Make cheques payable to Cybercube. No disk or CRIs required! Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Note: Please do NOT forget to include your address and CLEARLY identify your payment. Thanks. Cybercube Research Ltd. is the only authorized North American representative for Massimo Farina's TT-Artist. | How to obtain | more information | | ___________! If you would like to learn more about TT-Artist, or if you have any more questions, please send e-mail to Cybercube or post your questions online and meet new friendly people that will gladly help you to make the most out of TT-Artist. | | Disclaimer | | ___________! If you use the TT-Artist program package, you do so at your own risk. In no way will I accept responsibility for equipment damage, data loss, or any other unforeseen consequence of the use or abuse of these programs. Massimo Farina | | The Last Word... | | ___________! On behalf of Massimo, I would like to thank you for your interest in this fascinating package. Support shareware authors like Massimo Farina and show that you appreciate the hard work and dedication that all shareware authors are committing to support your Atari platform. Discover the wonderful world of graphics... and TT-Artist.