This is a list of Macintosh applications written by me, Eric Curtis. If you're interested in any of them, just send me email at boston84@aol.com indicating which ones you want, and I'll send them to you.
Acme Filters 2.4
Acme Filters takes the place of many separate freeware/shareware utilities you may be currently using. It started out as a simple file converter to translate some old Smith-Corona word processor files into text files I could use on my Macintosh. Then I realized my code would make a good shell for any type of drag-and-drop filter. So, I combined several filters I occasionally use into one "all-purpose" drag-and-drop application. Full source code is also included so you can add your own filters or modify the included filters. Current filters include:
ASC -> Mac: Converts Smith-Corona word processor files (saved in ".ASC" ASCII format) to WriteNow® documents.
Delete RF: Deletes the resource fork of any file of type 'TEXT' (or of any file type with the option and shift keys down.)
Find Original: Opens the folder containing the object linked to an alias.
Rot13: Rot13s the text in any file of type 'TEXT'.
Tab2Space: Converts tabs to equivalent spaces in any file of type 'TEXT'. It doesn't just blindly replace tabs with spaces, but instead calculates how many spaces are required so the text lines up properly.
Touch: Sets any file's modification date and time to now. (Holding down the option key while selecting this filter allows you to specify the creation and modification dates.)
Type/Creator: Allows any file's type and creator codes to be viewed and modified.
AOL Address Extractor 1.3
AOL Address Extractor lets you get a plain text file listing the names and addresses found in your America Online "Address Book". Simply drag and drop your AOL Address Book onto this application. A SimpleText document will appear on your desktop. You can then copy and paste your email addresses into other applications, keep the address list as a backup, or use the file any way you like. Now sorts the names in alphabetical order. (Only works with AOL 2.X.)
Bitwise 2.0
Bitwise is a versatile, yet easy to use calculator with many unique features. It was specifically designed for programmers of personal computers and microprocessors. In fact, Bitwise is actually two calculators in one; with independent stacks for integer and floating point math. Key features include:
+ Integer and floating point math modes
+ Continuous memory of all registers, modes, and window position
+ Convert between hexadecimal, decimal, octal, and binary
+ Floating point values can be entered in fixed or scientific notation
+ Choose from integer word sizes of 8, 16, and 32 bits
+ Backspace key corrects input errors without retyping entire number
+ Optional byte/nibble marks & leading zeros
+ Pop-up stack register display with register selection
+ Carry, overflow, and remainder flags
+ Signed and unsigned integer modes
+ Optional sign-extension of registers
+ Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and remainder (modulus)
+ AND, OR, XOR, 1's & 2's complement
+ Logical shift left, logical & arithmetic shift right
+ Rotate left & rotate right, optionally through the carry flag
+ Swap hi & lo register halves
+ X Y register exchange key
+ Stack roll down
+ Temporarily view X register in another base
+ Undo last operation
+ Cut, Copy, and Paste via the clipboard
+ Macintosh drag & drop support
+ Calculator's keypad can be hidden to save screen space
+ Keyboard equivalents for most calculator functions
+ Built-in user's guide
+ Low RAM, disk space, and screen size requirements
+ Works with System 7.X and OS 8.X
+ Native 68K & PPC fat application
Bounce 2.0.1
Bounce is a fun program that moves shapes in a moveable, resizable window. You can specify several parameters including: size, shape, number, speed, and gravity. The shapes can also leave trails and shrink and grow as they bounce. Has on-line help in the About... box.
Bug-Eyes II 2.3
Bug-Eyes II is a very cool optical illusion program! Stare at the center of the spinning image for about 20 seconds. Then look at something else and watch what happens!
Clock 1.0
This is a very simple analog clock in a resizable window. (Includes hour, minute, and second hands.)
CopyAnyFile 1.0
This application allows you to copy most invisible and/or locked files from virtually any disk or CD-ROM. The copied files appear on your Mac's desktop.
Crank 1.1
This physics program simulates a crank shaft turning. Sounds now play asynchronously. You have control of the speed and other attributes of the program. Program options are listed in the About... box.
delta xy 3.2
delta xy is a FREE mouse coordinate measurement program. It allows you to make precise measurements of just about anything on your computer's monitors. It can also show you the ASCII character and key codes for most of the keys on your keyboard, and the RGB values of any pixel on your monitor. All values can be copied to the clipboard and viewed in either decimal or hexadecimal. delta xy now also remembers and restores it's last window position.
This is a great tool for HTML and AppleGuide authors!
New in this version:
+ Rectangles can be measured as (left,top,right,bottom) or (top,left,bottom,right)
+ Rectangle coordinates are automatically copied to the clipboard
+ RGB colors can now be viewed as either 8-bit or 16-bit values
+ A color swatch helps you measure small areas of color
+ Can have delta xy attempt to bring itself to the foreground
+ Full Screen Crosshairs
+ View a 2X magnification of the area directly under the cursor
+ Online help.
+ delta xy is now a "Fat" application
Dots 1.0
This physics program simulates a group of objects attracted to a larger object that follows your mouse around the screen. Program options are listed in the About... box.
Pendulum 1.1
This physics program simulates a simple pendulum. Sounds now play asynchronously. You have control of the starting position and the damping factor. Program options are listed in the About... box.
Tempus 1.3.3
Tempus is an elapsed time counter. The elapsed time is displayed in a movable window. It can be reset at any time and you can also pause and continue the elapsed time count. You can use it to keep track of how long you've been on-line!
Mac Joke Apps 1.0
Use this set of five background-only applications to play jokes on your friends. Included are: graviMouse, nervoMouse, stickyMouse, subMouse, and Phantom Typist. All these applications are in the public domain. Instructions are included on how to modify the phrase list used by Phantom Typist.
Disclaimer: Use at your own risk. This software works as intended on my Mac but I take no responsibility for the results of its use or misuse on anyone else's computer.
