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- @1PRESENTS
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- @3MAGNUM V1.4@1
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- @2INTRODUCTION@1
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- Magnum is a utility that allows you to make disk magazines with ease.
- It uses a system that has been tried, tested, and is now used with the
- majority of disk magazines. It follows the style of Raw, Grapevine,
- Deadlock, Hexagone, Big Business, etc.
- Of course, using this program doesn`t replace your own coded versions, but if
- you don`t know how to code, or haven`t got the time and want to produce a disk
- magazine, then Magnum is all you`ll probably need.
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- @2HOW DOES MAGNUM WORK ?@1
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- Magnum works by reading a text file called Magnum.index from disk. This
- file is configured to your needs. It details the title of your article and
- the path from which it is to be loaded, and also the colours you want.
- Magnum.panel contains your panel gfx. Music and a title page are
- optional. This "index" file could also be called a configuration file.
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- @2ENTERING ARTICLES@1
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- Each article is to be typed and saved as a normal ASCII text file
- from any word processor. Note that ansi and styles (italics, bold, etc.)
- are not currently supported. Once you have your articles ready on a blank
- disk you can use Magnum. Try to keep each article to no more than 200
- pages (4800 lines).
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- Colour commands are available to choose from 7 text colours.
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- In your text, type a number after @ to choose a colour...
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- 1-White (default)
- @2 2-red
- @3 3-yellow
- @4 4-green
- @5 5-cyan
- @6 6-blue
- @7 7-purple
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- If you don`t understand, load this file into a word processor to have a look!
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- @2POWERPACKED FILES@1
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- Magnum does not internally support Powerpacked graphics, text, and
- music files. You can avoid this problem and fit more on your disk by using
- a superb little utility called POWERPATCHER by Michael Berg. Just run
- this program before you load up the main Magnum program and you will find you
- can read packed files.
- Please read the @6PP.docs@1 for more information.
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- @2CONTROL PANEL GFX@1
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- The control panel you are using below can be changed to suit your
- taste. The graphics panel must be low-res and in 16 colours. A
- stencil and example is on the disk to help you (panel.iff). The panel when
- complete should be saved as a brush Magnum.panel onto your disk.
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- @2GRAPHICS@1
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- Graphics can be displayed as a single page. They must be NTSC in size and
- standard in width (320 or 640). Pictures can be in Interlace, HAM, Low, Med,
- and High resolution.
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- @2MUSIC@1
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- Music can be run in the background so you could have Octamed,
- TFMX or whatever music running. The Music on/off function only applies to
- music done in a special format so using the first method means you cannot
- turn it off. Since this function is rendered useless, yo can simply draw some
- graphics over the unused panel. (logo?). The program will know whether there
- is music resident in the special format. @3CONVERTER@1 is supplied on disk to
- convert SoundTracker music to this format. This converted music should be
- saved under the name Magnum.music on your disk.
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- @2TITLE PAGE@1
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- The title page can be whatever you want, making sure that it is
- IFF of course. Your completed picture should be saved under the name
- Magnum.title.
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- @2INDEX FILE (CONFIGURATION FILE)@1
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- Now a text file must be created to tell Magnum where your articles
- are on the disk, and what it should show on the menu. You can load up the
- example file on this disk, Magnum.index . Below is an example...
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- f00 - Colour of line at top. The number is typed in hex format
- and you must remember to press return afterwards...
- This example will be RED.
- fff - Top text colour. (WHITE)
- fff - Mouse colour (WHITE)
- f00 - Mouse border colour (RED)
- My Disk Magazine- The title of your disk magazine. (No more than 30 chars)
- Article 1 - A1. The name of your first article
- df0:drw/file - A1. Path of article (where file is on disk)
- Article 2 - A2. Another article...
- df0:drw/file - A2. Path again...
- *empty* - A3. Putting *empty* leaves an empty line
- YO DUDE! - A4. To create a message, place message and then put *empty*
- *empty* - A4. so that when YO DUDE! is chosen, nothing loads.
- King Tut - A5. To load an iff picture, place
- *iff*df0:d/f - A5. *iff* BEFORE the path
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- You can continue the name and path of this article to a maximum of
- 500 articles. You must also remember to press RETURN after EACH line.
- This file should then be saved under the name Magnum.index .
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- @2CONTROLS@1
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- The icons are self explanatory, and there is a help file on disk.
- Keyboard shortcuts are as follows.
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- @3Esc @1= @7Return to index
- @3Shift + Esc @1= @7Quit
- @3Return @1= @7Load file
- @3Space bar @1= @7Goto page of index/article
- @3s @1= @7Sound on/off
- @3Up arrow @1= @7Goto 1st page of index/article
- @3Down arrow @1= @7Goto last page of index/article
- @3Left arrow @1= @7Move back a page of index/article
- @3Right arrow @1= @7Move forward a page of index/article
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- @2TIDYING UP@1
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- So now you should have on your disk:
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- @4Magnum.Panel @1- your gfx
- @4Magnum.Title @1- title page (optional)
- @4Magnum.Music @1- (optional, you can use your own player or not have
- any music at all.)
- @4Magnum.Index @1- your file of names and paths
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- Now all you have to do is to copy across the Magnum.prg file to
- your disk and also Diskfont.library. If you don`t know how to do this with
- the CLI, then load up the @3SET_UP_MAGNUM@1 program on this disk and follow all
- onscreen prompts. It will also create a startup-sequence (as below).
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- Now all is needed is a startup-sequence. Make your startup boot
- up Magnum.Prg or your own music first, etc.
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- eg.
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- @4 MAGNUM.PRG
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- @4 RUN OCTAMEDPLAYER >NIL: <NIL: name of music
- MAGNUM.PRG
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- Check your manual for help if you are confused.
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- @2ABOUT@1
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- @3 Programmed in AMOS@1...........@6W.H.Liu (Simon)
- @3 Music@1........................@6Faculty
- @3 Converter@1....................@6Francois Lionet
- @3 Example panel@1................@6Fish
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- If you find any bugs or have any ideas for future versions, please write to
- me (address below.)
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- Magnum is NOT a public domain program but may be distributed as such, so long
- as not more than 2.00 pounds (UK) is charged for it. This covers ALL
- possible overheads like postage, disk, etc.
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- I retain full copyright of the program and it may not be altered in any way.
- This program is not shareware so you have no obligation to register this
- program with me. However, I do supply updates if you wish so. If you
- register to receive updates you will also get technical help if you have
- problems using this program.
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- To register for help and updates on day of release:
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- @2 FEE (Sterling) @1|@2 UPDATES
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- @2 5.00 pounds@1 |@2 2 updates
- @2 10.00 pounds@1 |@2 5 updates
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- Payment should be by @7EUROCHEQUE@1 and made payable to @3"Wai Hung Liu"@1.
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- All mail should be addressed to:
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- Simon,
- c/o "Magnum"
- 90 Terenure Road East,
- Dublin 6,
- Ireland.
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- @2NB: Please enclose an SAE for a reply to comments, bugs, etc.@1
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- For the future: Different fonts
- Clip art (?)
- Choice of several pieces of music
- Index designer
- Full MED and TRACKER support
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- I hope you find this utility useful! ##:-)
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- @3 // @6"ONLY AMIGA MAKES IT POSSIBLE!"@1
- @4 \X/
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- @2HISTORY@1
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- 1.4 (13.10.92) - Keyboard commands bug fixed, it caused a display mess...
- Now, 500 articles.
- Each article can be upto 200 pages long.
- Added in two more buttons to click.
- 7 colours added for text.
- Easier and more simple INDEX file.
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- 1.3 (3/8/92) - Keyboard commands added.
- 250 articles.
- 1.5 hrs to update.
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- 1.2 (21/6/92) - IFF support added.
- 200 articles.
- Bug fixes.
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- 1.1 (April 92) - Original release version.
- Limited to 20 articles.
- Bug fix. Shared command when compiled meant continuous
- crashing so most variables now global.
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- 0.1 > 1.0 (April 92) - Pre-production version.
- Very badly bugged, keeps crashing.
-