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Guide for Desktop Turtle ======================== This application is shareware - you may evaluate it for 30 days. If you continue to use it beyond this time then you must register! Introduction ------------ This application will allow you to control an on screen 'turtle' in the WIMP environment. It supports most of the usual commands (eg FD, RIGHT) etc as well as procedures and numeric variables. Additional graphic and sound features are also included. Using Desktop Turtle -------------------- Desktop turtle is an extensive application - to get the most out of it you will need the manual which you receive when you register (this gives info on commands, has a tutorial section and provides additional tips and advice). A help system is provided, which gives a brief summary of the supported commands and their use, but this is very limited. A limited level of interactive help (try loading Acorn !Help) is supported, which explains most of the icons. Load Desktop Turtle in the normal way. When you open the application you will be presented with the 'Display Window'. This consists of four sections: a) top row gives information about the turtle b) icon row allow some functions to be clicked on rather than typed as keyboard commands c) large white area that covers most of the window is the turtle drawing area. Note that no screenwrap is used. d) text entry box at the bottom of the window. Note that several commands can be entered per line - simply leave a space between each command Mouse Clicks ------------ Clicking the mouse over the display window has three effects, depending on which button you press: SELECT - moves the turtle to the point where you click MENU - opens the options menu ADJUST - displays the angle and distance needed (in the New Position section in the top right of the window) to move the turtle from its current position to the point where you click. Because the angle is always shown as a whole number then this may not always be exact. Commands -------- To find out what commands are available, and how to use them, click on the blue information icon (third from left). Then click on the particular command you want data on. Clicking on the 'i' on the top right of the Help window takes you back to the index. Although not stated, commands are not case sensitive. Two additional commands are supported, but not documented: a) CIRCLE (followed by a number for radius) - draws a circle centred on the turtle b) INPUT (followed by a variable eg length) - stops and prompts the user to enter a numeric value Graphic Backdrops ----------------- To load a background picture onto the main display, simply drag a sprite onto the main display area. Note that if you later CLEAN the area then the backdrop is lost. Two files are included inside the Backdrop directory. By using the UK map in conjunction with the sprites prefixed with a W you could create a weather map for example. Registration ------------ The registration fee for Desktop Turtle is 6.99 - this will entitle you to be kept up to date about upgrades as they become available as well as removing the 'unregistered' windows that pop up. To register make a cheque to M. Smith for 7.99 and print clearly your address as well as who you want the program to be registered to. Also write the name of the application on your note (ie Desktop Turtle). M. Smith 19 Tulip Road Awsworth Nottinghamshire NG16 2RS Feedback -------- It is always gratifying for an author to get feedback on their work, both positive & negative (providing it is constructive critism!). Please do let me know what you think and what you use the software for etc. Copying ------- You may not disassemble or reverse compile this software. You may make backup copies and pass on copies to third parties providing you: (a) Copy all files, including this one (b) Charge no fee (except for P.D libraries who may charge distribution costs & magazines who may include it on 'cover disks') Disclaimer ---------- This software is supplied 'as is'. The author is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this software. Iridium Range ------------- Shown below is a brief description (E & O.E) of applications by the same author. Virtually all are of an educational nature, running under the WIMP. Most work on RISC OS 2, all work on RISC OS 3. I have not tried them on a RISC PC, but they ought to be ok! Geography: * Where & Grid - Designed for Key Stage 3, Where & Grid are two complementary applications. They test locations of countries (Europe & Africa), towns, counties (UK only) rivers, montains, bearings, four and six figure grid references. Currently the set covers the UK, Europe & Africa. * OS_Symbols - Designed for Key Stage 3, OS_Symbols tests knowledge of a range of OS Map symbols. A particular symbol is displayed and the correct description must be found - time limits can be set. * Forecast - Produce your own weather maps just like on TV with symbols and isobars. Variety of maps supplied; wind chill can be determined. * Predict - Predict the weather for the next 24 hours by supplying data such are pressure and wind direction. * Link - A 'blockbuster' type quiz game, where all the words are connected with Key Satge 3 geography. Science: * Circuit symbols - Tests knowledge of circuit and electronic symbols against the clock. * Assist: Science AT4 - Produce a wide range of worksheets for topics on AT4. Each topic has a wide range categories including word searches, crosswords, True or False, Anagrams and Missing words. Worksheets are created from a databank, so they are different each time they are printed. * Assist: Equations - Produce four types of worksheets based on chemical equations. Categories are Balancing equations, Missing product, Missing reactant and Right or Wrong. Because a databank is used, worksheets are different each time they are printed. * Assist: Periodic Table - Print a customised Periodic Table. Displayed data can include mass number, density, boiling point, melting point, radioactive isotopes, atomic radius, atomic volume, covalent radius, ionisation energy, & electronegativity. Graphs and periodic trends can also be produced. * Periodic Table - Click on a particular element to display relevant data. * ArcMedia: Space - A simple hypermedia system on the Solar System. Designed to be 1Meg RISC OS 2 friendly. Variety of NASA images. * Multiple Choice Chemistry - Several hundred multiple questions (some with pictures) covering GCSE Chemistry. Time limits can be set. * Multiple Choice Physics - Several hundred multiple questions (some with pictures) covering GCSE Physics. Time limits can be set. Word Puzzles: * Word Search - Application for creating word searches. Control over grid size, displayed fonts, grid shape & borders is provided. * Do Search - Compliments the Word Search application. Data files from Word Search can be dragged into Do Search, allowing the word search to be done on screen * X-Word - Creates and prints crosswords from words and clues provided by the user. Control over grid size, displayed fonts & borders is provided. * Do-Word - Compliments the X-Word application. Data files from X-Word can be dragged into Do Word, allowing the crossword to be done on screen. * Anagram - Reconstruct the jumbled up word by solid dragging of the letters. Hint feature is also provided. * Guess - Guess the word chosen by the computer. Hint feature provided. * Bottle - Hangman type game, but with bottles. Hints also provided. * Cloze - Removes words (user can determine how many) from a passage of text. User must then reconstruct the entire text by entering words into gaps in the text. Add your own passages of text easily. Summary can be printed. Picture Puzzles: * Blocksaw - Jigsaw type application, using blocks for the pieces. Accepts sprite and draw files. Size of the grid can be varied to cover a wide range of abilities. * Tile - Picture is broken into a series of tiles, and then the tiles mixed up. The picture must be recreated by swapping tiles. Uses sprite or draw files; allows the number of tiles to be varied and has three difficulty levels. * Slide - Sliding block puzzle. Uses sprite or draw files; allows the number of tiles to be varied and has three difficulty levels. * Rows n Cols - Recreate a picture (either sprite or draw) by sliding rows or columns into their correct positions. Miscellaneous: * Link - A 'blockbuster' type quiz game for up to three players. Database can be easily modified to include your own words. * Multiple Choice (General) - Multiple choice quiz, some with pictures. Many general knowledge topics covered. Editor also available so you can create your own tests. * Multiple Choice Maths - Several hundred multiple questions (some with pictures) covering GCSE Maths. Time limits can be set. * ArcMedia (Cats) - A simple hypermedia system on the Cat Family. Designed to be 1Meg RISC OS 2 friendly. * Word Tester - Tests knowledge of the correct word for numbers from one to one hundred in various languages. Played against the clock. * Facemaker - Use your computer to design a face, then either print or export as a sprite file. * Desktop Turtle - Create on screen graphics with a 'Turtle' within a desktop window. Wide range of commands supported including numeric variables as well as sprites and sounds. Other features include variable line thickness, auto symmetry and backdrops. * Birthday & Today. Produce an A4 sized poster on events taking place in history either on your Birthday or any particular day. Information displayed includes Famous Birthdays on the same day, events, films, songs and sporting events. Variety of borders/watermarks provided. * School CV & CV+. School leavers (CV) or sixth form students (CV+) can quickly create a CV by entering data. Layouts can be chosen from a predefined set, and fonts changed. DTP style output without having to use a DTP application.