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- DynaMouse Notes June 25, 1993
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-
- It's fairly obvious what this program is about, but if you haven't looked at it yet,
- here's a little description. DynaMouse gives you a brushlike pen with which to draw.
- But this pen has the added features of mass and drag, allowing you to create some very
- odd effects.
-
- The algorithm that inspired this program was developed by Paul Haeberli of Silicon
- Graphics, Inc. He demonstrated his program at a graphics seminar I attended at CMU.
- It was such fun to play with, that I decided to make this port to Macintosh of his
- routines.
-
- In addition to creating some pretty realistic, attractive strokes, this program is
- a real blast to play with. I personally can't get enough of it (but maybe I'm biased :-)
-
- This version, 0.93b1 is being released just to let some people check it out, and
- write back to me with bugs and suggestions. So if you're taking the time to play with
- it, please take an extra sec to write me an email with your opinion! A full version,
- allowing saving, printing, a tool palette, and all sorts of stuff will be in the works.
- I'll probably release that later this year as shareware. (or pay-me-based-on-how-useful-
- it-has-proved-to-be-to-your-life-or-business-Ware)
-
- Requirements:
- System 6.0.5
-
- pseudoRequirements:
- Mac IIsi or better
- FPU
-
- Details:
- Well, this is a rather preliminary effort. I have not hand-assembly-coded the
- drawing algorithm yet, and I haven't done a lot of thinking about my memory management.
- You can keep making new windows until you get beeped at.
- Once you have a new window, just draw away!! As a silly eraser I've allowed an
- option to give you a white pen. Later I'll add a selection tool and a real eraser.
- The calculations are very processor intensive. SO, an FPU is greatly appreciated.
- But, running on my IIsi without an FPU, it's still quite usable. It REALLY drags on a
- machine less than that. (Notice there are 2 versions!! One is for non-FPU machines.)
- If you have a fast machine, and need to slow things down, mess with the delay loop
- option. Changing that can really affect the style of your drawing.
- That's all I can think of to explain...
-
-
- SO! Have fun, and send me your comments!
-
-
- Kip Walker
- 1909 Hollingsworth Dr.
- Richmond, VA 23235
-
- kwalker+@cmu.edu
-
-
- WARNING!! This program has NOT undergone any real testing. As it doesn't mess with the
- hard drive at all, there's no danger other than a system hang. (but I've never had one
- with this version of DynaMouse, so I think it's rather clean)