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© 1995-1998 JKS Development

Written by John King

Distributed by:

ULTISOFT inc.

PO Box 5015

Central Point, OR 97502

USA

Intl: +1 541-664-1885	Fax: +1 541-664-3403

ORDERS:  1-800-925-3147

Agreement

Registration

Playing A-Z Trivia

Creating your own questions


Shareware - what is it?
What is Shareware?

Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register (i.e. send payment).

Individual programs differ on details -- some simply request a donation whilst others require a fixed registration fee.  The maximum trial period also varies.

International Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below.

Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.  And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.


Agreement - Important!  Please read this!
Agreement - Important Please read this

Users of A-Z Trivia must accept this disclaimer of warranty:

"A-Z Trivia is supplied as is.  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 from the use of A-Z Trivia.  "

A-Z Trivia is provided at no charge to the user.  Feel free to share it with your friends and coleagues, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system.

You are encouraged to pass copies of A-Z Trivia along to your friends for evaluation.  Please remind them to register their copy if they find that they use it.


Playing A-Z Trivia

A-Z Trivia is a fast paced multiple-choice quiz game based on the machines found in arcades and bars.

To begin the game simply click on the Start button.  You will be asked for the names of up to 4 players.  If you are playing on your own you do not have to enter your name.  If you do enter a name and wish to remove it, just click Clear.  Click OK when you are ready to proceed.

A question and four possible answers will be displayed.  Only one of the answers is correct.  When you think you know the correct answer click either directly on the answer, or on the appropriate button (A, B, C, or D) or press the key on the keyboard.

If you give the wrong answer, or run out of time then the correct answer will be displayed.  Click OK to continue the game.

If you give the correct answer then you will see the Stop a win feature.  Simply click the Stop button (or hit return) when you think the highest value is likely to be highlighted.  Dont delay though - you only have ten seconds to do it!

If you have additional question databases then these may be loaded through the Change Question File option on the File menu.

Use the Sound menu to turn the sound effects on / off.

Have Fun!


Creating your own questions
Creating your own questions for A-Z Trivia

To create your own questions you must Register A-Z Trivia.

Adding / Editing Questions :-

Select Create / Edit Questions from the File menu.

 To Add a new question simply click on the 'Add' button - this will create a blank record.  Enter your question & four answers (the first one should be the correct one), and click  'Store'.  If you decide to abandon the question, click 'Cancel' instead.

To 'Tab' your way through the questions use the 'Previous' and 'Next'  buttons.  The current question number will be displayed at the top of the database panel in the form Question Number / Number of Questions e.g. 1/100.

To search for an existing question click 'Search'.  Type any piece of  text from the question, or one of the answers that you are searching  for.  Click 'Find Next' and the first (if any) occurrence will be shown.  If this is not the question you are looking for then click Find Next' to search for the next occurrence.

If you know the number of the question you are looking for then simply enter its number.


Registration

When you register A-Z Trivia, all the shareware reminders and order screens will be  removed, you will have access to 1,000 new questions and have the facility to create  your own questions.

The program is set up so that we can give you a registration code over the phone,  email or FAX which will make the program instantly become registered and fully- functioning.  If you order by postal mail, we can email the registration code to you  upon receipt of your order (or mail it to you if you don't use email).

Australia/New Zealand

United Kingdom

Other Countries

Your license number will be valid for all future updates to AZ-Trivia!


Registration : USA & International
USA/International Orders

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          Secure Online Ordering at:  http://www.ultisoft.com

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                         If you include your email address, we can

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   I AM ORDERING:

      (  ) A-Z Trivia         (US $10)

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

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Please add $4.00 for shipping if you live outside North America.

For shipping to Canada or Mexico, add $2.00. Payment must be in

U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. or Canadian bank. (no charge for

shipping within the U.S.)

Amount Enclosed: $_________

Make your check or money order payable to ULTISOFT.

Mail payment and registration form to:    ULTISOFT

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                                          USA

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                                 1-541-664-1885 (International)

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   Order Online at:         http://www.ultisoft.com


Registration : Australia & New Zealand
 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

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          Secure Online Ordering at:

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                       If you include your email address, we can

                 send you the registration code immediately.

     I AM ORDERING:

        (  ) A-Z Trivia         (AUS $20)

POSTAGE & PACKING

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Please add $8 (AUS) for postage and packing charges if you need

the software to be sent to you. If you already have the software

and only require the registration code, then there is no P&P charge.

Amount Enclosed: $_________

Make your cheque or money order payable to SHAREWARE AUSTRALIA.

Mail payment and registration form to:    SHAREWARE AUSTRALIA

                                          PO Box 1075

                                          Maroubra NSW 2035

                                          AUSTRALIA

Payment Method:

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For credit card orders:  Call (02) 9565-2339 (Order and Information)

                              (02) 9565-2362 (FAX)

Order Online at:http://www.shareware-australia.com/ultisoft/index.htm


Registration : United Kingdom
 UNITED KINGDOM

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Secure Online Ordering: http://www.gamescapestudios.com/ultisoft.htm

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          Zip Code         ______________________________

          Country          ______________________________

          Phone            ______________________________

          EMAIL ADDRESS    ______________________________

                       If you include your email address, we can

                 send you the registration code immediately.

   I AM ORDERING:

        (  ) A-Z Trivia           (£6)

POSTAGE & PACKING

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Please add £3 for postage and packing charges if you need the software to be sent to you. If you already have the software and only require the registration code, then there is no additional P&P fee.

Amount Enclosed: £_________

Make your cheque or money order payable to GAMESCAPE STUDIOS.

Mail payment and registration form to:    GAMESCAPE STUDIOS

                                          Egloshayle

                                          Wadebridge

                                          Cornwall

                                          PL27 6AX

                                          UNITED KINGDOM

Payment Method:

              ___ Check   ___ Money Order   ___ VISA   ___ MasterCard

 Credit Card Number #_____ - _____ - _____ - _____   expiry ____/____

For credit card orders:  Call 01208 816323 (Orders and Information)

                              01208 816323 (FAX)

Order Online at:      http://www.gamescapestudios.com/ultisoft.htm


Troubleshooting

Color Depth

The human eye can detect around 16million discreet shades of color through the color spectrum from pure black to pure white.  To represent these colours takes 24bits, or 3 bytes per pixel.

Most images require less than 256 colours.  Therefore, to space space a palette is created with 256 entries, each pointing to one of the 16 million colours, thereby allowing each pixel to be stored in 8 bits or 1 byte (i.e. taking one third of the space).

Problems arise when two images, using different colors, are shown on the screen at the same time.  Windows has to juggle the palettes around in order to show both images to the best effect.

Although all the images in this program use a universal palette, windows still gets a little confused and can display psychedelic looking images, or there may be a delay of a couple of seconds before the image is displayed.

To avoid this problem, you should set your video driver to at least 65K (16 bit) color.  Many accelerated video cards are enhanced in this mode anyway.  To do this, change the display options in your control panel.

Odd sound effects

The sound effects in this program are generated using the midi features of your sound card.  Therefore, the exact sounds heard will vary according to the sound card you have.  If you find the sounds irritating simply select the Off option on the Sound menu.

Lingering sounds

Again, due to differences in sound cards, you may find that a note plays continuously.  To reset it simply exit the program and restart it.

Running slowly

If the program runs slowly on your PC, it could be because you dont have a fast enough processor, video card or enough ram.