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- File WPDRAW.DOC, 3625 bytes long, for version 3.4, June 18, 1990.
-
- The idea behind WPDRAW is that it is a tedious task to search for
- that "just right" graphic with the tools provided with WordPerfect.
- WPDRAW will allow you to browse through a long set of WordPerfect
- graphics files very quickly, even creating a simple slide show.
-
- To use WPDRAW you can either have it prompt you for the file
- name(s) or enter them on the command line. You can, of course,
- enter wildcards. If you give WPDRAW a directory name it will
- display all *.wpg files in it. For help on wildcards see your dos
- manual.
-
- There are four command line options that can be used with WPDRAW:
- /S Recurse subdirectories.
- /Ds Display each file for s seconds.
- /W Skip files that are not WPG files. (normally WPDRAW will
- prompt and wait)
- /M force all bitmaps to be displayed is monochrome.
- Advanced users can set a default directory with the WPG environment
- variable.
- Examples:
- WPDRAW \*.* /s /d10 /w
- This would display every WPG file on the current drive, regardless
- of whether or not the file ends with .WPG, for 10 seconds each.
- Alternatively you can enter:
- WPDRAW \ /s /d10 /w
- This will speed up the search as it will only look for files that
- actually end in .WPG.
- WPDRAW .
- Displays all the .WPG files in the current directory.
-
- WPDRAW works with all the standard graphics cards, CGA, MCGA, Herc,
- EGA and VGA. It will need just under 100k in order to run. In
- monochrome modes WPDRAW will attempt shading of vector graphics.
- WPDRAW is geared towards displaying vector graphics but will
- accurately display monochrome and color bitmaps. The contrast on
- some bitmaps can changed with the C and V keys. Some bitmaps will
- achieve greater clarity through the use of the /m command switch.
- Try to view them without this switch first.
-
- Enclosed is a macro that works with WordPerfect 5.1 to use WPDRAW
- from within WordPerfect. Place the WPDRAW.WPM file in your
- WordPerfect macros/keyboards directory. In you wish you can rename
- it to ALT?.WPM. This would allow you to use it as a single stroke
- macro (replacing the ? with a character). This macro will only
- work with WordPerfect 5.1.
-
- PLEASE NOTE! WPDRAW is not affiliated with WP Corp. WPDRAW ONLY
- displays graphics quickly and conveniently. It will NOT print
- them. If you wish to print graphics, use WordPerfect or make a
- donation since the next version will print them. If you are having
- trouble importing graphics into WordPerfect please consult your WP
- manual or call WP tech support. If you are having trouble with
- WPDRAW, I can be reached voice at 617-965-8091 or by mail at the
- address below.
-
- If you use this program more than once you should seriously
- consider making a donation. A donation of $15 or more will entitle
- you to two update notices. A donation of $25 or more will entitle
- you to one free upgrade and two update notices. If you plan on
- including WPDRAW with a collection of GRAPHICS and are receiving
- money for these (excluding shipping, handling and copying, not to
- exceed $15) the $25 donation is mandatory. If the version you are
- using is not current a new version will be forwarded when your
- donation is received.
-
- WPDRAW comes with no guarantee whatsoever, even if you have made a
- donation.
-
- Please send donations, job offers or source code requests to:
- WPDRAW c/o
- Kenneth Macleod
- 36 Howland Rd.
- West Newton, MA 02165
- Please include the version you are using.
-
- The lastest version can always be had at the Rainbow's Edge BBS at
- 617-551-0495 Fidonet: 101/115 - 9600 HST.