NEFFsZIPPLEs is a self extracting archive (.sea) file, made with Compact Pro. The Zipples themselves are ResEdit docs. Don't freak out. This is normal. Zipple imports/exports via ResEdit formats. Importing a new Zipple is confusing for some people, so here's a quick explaination: Open the Zipple program, click import/export, click open, drive to the folder with the Zipples, click on a Zipple in that folder, you'll see the icon appear, click on it and then click the IMPORT bar on the left side of the control panel and then click DONE. You're done. When you leave that window, you'll see, when you scroll, the new Zipple is in the Zipples selection box.
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These are my custom created Zipples. I have a THING about Zipples. First, they allow me to watch the speed of my computer durring certain routines. They literally act as a clocking devise for the processor, the drive, etc. The movement of Zipples in the menu bar has actually told me when a crash was about to happen, or when something was going wrong in a particular application and inspired me to run system checks and, quite often, Zipple revealed there was a bad block somewhere! I become very aware of the natural speed of my Zipples, and when I see them do something peculiar, like freeze up, or skip a frame... I know something is up. So, they're not just fun little buggers. They actually help.
Second, Zipples is a very fast and convenient animation method, and I like that. With the reduced palette of colors, one is forced to see things a little differently, and as an artist I like a challange. If you work at it, you can achieve pseudo-realism in many cases. So, their tiny size actually helps boost the illusion.
About My Zipples:
Abstract: This Zipple runs pretty long and maintains a continuous, fluid motion of line and color, like a Mandala or God'sEye. Kinda nice.
ICBM: This was my first Zipple and is about 2 years old, I think. An interncontinental ballistic missle takes off and... well, the end is nigh :) Crude but not bad for a first attempt.
MacBug!: A gross little roach-like Bug repeatedly crawls through the Zipple frame. Set the speed in Zipple 1.9.2. to the desired scurry. I plan to elaborate on this one and have a mess of crawling, filthy, disgusting roaches for those who want a vermin infestation in their menu bar :)
MacDeath!: This replaces the tradtional Mac icon in the right hand corner of the menu bar. I have worked the Zipple to where it can be loaded onto someones machine without their knowledge. The Mac icon sits for a pretty long time, unchanged, then there are blips and flashes on the monitor, and then blood oozes from the disk portal and it eventually disintegrates, cracking in half and smoke ascending. Give someone who isn't watching their Mac too closely the gift of Zipples by loading on Zipple 1.9.2. and setting this little mother over the Mac Icon. Watchem freak out :)
Ski Problems: Slapstick Zipples need no explaination. Two skiiers, a little catastrophe.
SmokerMac: I smoke (and I don't care what the Surgeon General or anyone else thinks about that). AND SO DOES MY MAC!!!! If you smoke, perhaps this Zipple would make a nice addition to your menu bar. Keeps a nice, realistic looking cigarette, positioned in perspective, smoking away continually. And the best part... it never burns down!!!! If you're an anti-smoker, don't email me. I don't care. Be what you want to be. If you're a parent and you don't want your kid to have a cigarette smoking in the menu bar of his or her Macintosh, deal with them about it. Don't email me. It's just a Zipple!!!
I am not, of course, the inventor of Zipples (1.9.2.). Zipples was the creation of Christopher Suley (God bless him!). I just created these custom Zipples in his program which I found in the HyperArchive at U.Mich several years ago. The Program is still available, to my knowledge, in the Hyperarchive at U.Mich. or any of the mirror sites. Get it, load 'em, make 'em, watch 'em, trade 'em, be the first on your block :)
Note: I have two "nudist zipples" for those interested. I am a naturist/nudist, and have created two Zipples on that theme. I decided not to include these in this set as some poor kid would no doubt get in trouble by overtly repressed parents for sticking a nudist Zipple in his menu bar (despite that fact that any nudity in the Zipples comprises about 2 pixels!!!!! hehe. I'd give big money to anyone who could actually define any recognizable body part!). So, to avoid any possible problem, to preserve the sanctity and good reputation (I can't believe I'm saying this) of the HyperArchives and... if you want my 2 (and there will be many more to come) nudist Zipples, just email me and I'll be glad to ship 'em off to ya. If you're under 18 (I'm saying it again, I can't believe this), don't ask for them. It's not that there's anything "wrong" with my nudist Zipples, but nowdays, people get in trouble over the STUPIDEST things. And I'd rather get in trouble over something substantial, not Zipples. So, if you're 18 and over, email me.
If you make some Zipples, email em to me! I'd love to see 'em.
