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- MERGECLK
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- MERGECLK is a simple talking clock demonstrator which has been provided to show
- the functionality of merging .WAV files 'on the fly'. A special module called
- MERGEWAV is used to achieve this effect. It results in seamless transistions
- between each segment in a series of .WAV files and frees the processor for other
- tasks during the play.
-
- To install MERGECLK, simply create a new sub directory called MERGECLK and
- transfer all the de-arc'd files. You should have ten .WAV files for each
- digitized word in the numerical range ZERO to NINE plus a preamble announcement
- .WAV file called TIMECHK. The executable file is called MERGECLK.EXE.
-
- The programme supports self explanatory menus. You can have announcements at a
- range of preset intervals and you may turn the merge feature on or off to
- demonstrate the difference in performance. The seamless transistions will be
- obvious. A widget will show you background processor activity has momentarily
- ceased when an announcement is in progress. The widget only just hesitates when
- the merge is functioning.
-
- If you have the MS ding.wav and chimes.wav on your system, you may elect to
- include these sound effects in your announcement along with the time by checking
- the menu options. They add to the quality of the finished product. Ensure
- DING.WAV and CHIMES.WAV are in your PATH statement if you elect to use them.
-
- A worry screen will pop up now and then for unregistered users. Otherwise, the
- talking clock canbe left to run in the background while you continue with your
- other tasks. For registration details and more comprehensive information, print
- out MERGE.WRI.