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___________________________________________________________________ | | | ALIVE SOFTWARE Presents | | P C - J I G S A W 2 | | | | PC-JIGSAW is an educational game of skill and intelligence. | | It starts out by drawing an image on the screen and then it | | shuffles around the pieces. The object of the game is to | | assemble the pieces to match the original image on the screen. | | PC-JIGSAW 2 features : Keyboard or mouse support, easy menu | | operation, 5 Levels of difficulty, print option, music, score- | | keeping, includes a few jigsaw puzzles. | | This program works with all of the major PC graphics cards. | | | | PC-JIGSAW is distributed as Shareware: if you like the program,| | then please become a registered user. Print or list file | | REGISTER.DOC for registration benefits and more information. | | Even if you chose not register this program for right now, | | feel free to continue using it and pass it on to your friends. | | | |_________________________________________________________________| INDEX 1............... COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2............... DISCLAIMER, DISTRIBUTION AND PROGRAM CONTENT 3............... GETTING STARTED 4............... SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS 5............... OPERATION 6............... DOCUMENTATION 7............... OTHER PROGRAMS FROM ALIVE SOFTWARE 8............... REGISTRATION BENEFITS 1. COPYRIGHT NOTICE The PC-JIGSAW source code, object code, library images and manuals on paper or on disk, are (C) copyright 1990 by ALIVE SOFTWARE. Concept and Design of this program by Bill Dedes 1988. 2. DISCLAIMER, DISTRIBUTION AND PROGRAM CONTENT 2.1 DISCLAIMER This program is provided "as is" and it is without warranty of any kind that it will work correctly in any or all situations. No liability shall be assumed for direct or consequential damage caused by the use of this software. The only claim ALIVE SOFTWARE makes is that there are no intentional bugs or fatal errors in any original copy of the program that you received directly from ALIVE SOFTWARE . 2.2 PROGRAM CONTENTS : You should have the following files. 1. JIG.EXE PC-JIGSAW version 2 Program 2. JIG.DOC Documentation ( This file ) 3 - 6 DANCER.GRF, DOG.GRF, HYDRA.GRF, JIGSAW.GRF. Image files 7. README.DOC Last minute information 8. REGISTER.DOC Registration form. Page 1 of 5 2.3 DISTRIBUTION : Distribution of this program is encouraged as long as the following Shareware principles are observed : All of the above mentioned 8 files should be included in the distributed disk and should not be altered in any way. ALIVE SOFTWARE authorizes the distribution ONLY of the 8 above mentioned files. Any additional GRF Image files will be distributed only to registered users exclusively and directly by ALIVE SOFTWARE. 3. GETTING STARTED 3.1 Playing from Floppy Disk To load the PC-JIGSAW program, insert the program disk in drive A and at the A prompt type JIG <return>. 3.2 Playing from a Hard Disk The installation on a Hard disk simply involves creating a directory and copying all files from the floppy disk to that directory of the Hard disk. The following example assumes your Hard Disk is C and your Floppy is Drive A. Type the following : C: ( Change current drive to C ) MD C:\JIG ( Create JIG subdirectory ) CD C:\JIG ( Change directory ) ( Insert floppy disk in drive A ) COPY A:\*.* C:\JIG ( Copy files to Hard disk ) 4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS COMPUTER : IBM/PC, XT, AT or compatibles, 256K, Mouse is optional. DISPLAY : CGA or TANDY, MCGA, EGA/VGA color, EGA MONO and HERCULES OPTIONS : Even though the program detects your system configuration and sets up the program accordingly, you can still override this feature. You do this by typing one of the following switches after you typed JIG : C CGA 320 x 200 Color ( Default ) G CGA 640 x 200 Monochrome E EGA 640 x 350 Color H HERCULES 720 x 348 Monochrome J for Laptops ( cursor becomes easier to see ) L 64K -EGA 640 x 200 Color M MCGA 640 X 200 Monochrome ( Default ) Q MCGA 640 X 480 Monochrome N MONO-EGA 640 x 350 Monochrome V VGA 640 x 350 Color K disables access to mouse. P disables access to second graph page. S Enables systems that are not 100% IBM compatible to run the program. * example 1 : if you have an EGA card and you want to force the program to CGA color just type: JIG C, at the DOS prompt. * example 2 : if your CGA is monochrome use JIG G , to get higher resolution. * example 3 : If you have any problem with the mouse due to compatibility issues just type : JIG K to disable it. Page 2 of 5 5. OPERATION GENERAL : The program will detect your display card and will auto- adjust the graphics. It will also sense if there is a mouse attached. If you plan to use the mouse, the mouse driver must be loaded before running JIG. From time to time the program will display information at the bottom of the screen. MENUS : When using the mouse, click on the LEFT button to select items , click on the RIGHT button to exit from the menu or to call the main menu. When using the keyboard , use the arrow keys to move around, press the <SPACEBAR> or the <ENTER> key to select menu items , press <ESC> to exit from the menu or to call the menu. ....... TO START : At the DOS prompt type JIG followed by <ENTER>. Press any key or mouse button to start. ** Note that GRF Image files must be present at your current disk and directory. ........ IMAGES : Then select one GRF Image file from the IMAGES menu. Finally select START from main menu to begin playing the PC-JIGSAW After you assemble the puzzle, you can select another Image. ....... PCX : The Registered version of PC-JIGSAW will read PCX files in any of the above mentioned graphics modes (see chapter 4 under OPTIONS). The PCX option allows registered users to make up their own Jigsaw puzzles in the popular PCX graphics format by : A) creating pictures through PAINT or DESK-TOP programs supporting PCX files or B) creating pictures using a SCANNER or a VIDEO GRABBER supporting PCX files or C) by simply using existing PCX files. ........ LEVEL : Changes the level of complexity by making the PC-JIGSAW pieces smaller or larger. Lowest mode is 3 X 3 = 9 pieces, highest mode is 9 X 9 = 81 pieces. ........ HELP : There is on line help that reminds you of the basic commands of the PC-JIGSAW. Just select HELP from the main menu. ........ SOUND : Turns on or off the sound effects and music. When SOUND is on you will hear a sound every time a Jigsaw piece is moved in its correct position. ........ MOUSE : Turns on or off the mouse. Use JIG K to disable mouse access. ........ PRINT : PC-JIGSAW currently supports EPSON compatible printer in parallel ports LPT1 or LPT2. It prints only the black outline of the image, therefore the printed results of your own PCX pictures may vary. Printed puzzles make nice coloring pictures for children. Make sure that your printer is ON and ON LINE when selecting the PRINT option. Page 3 of 5 ........ QUIT : Allows you to return to DOS. SCORE : Your score appears on the top of the screen, when you have solved the puzzle. The score is based on how many pieces you swapped to get the puzzle solved. The fewer pieces you swapped , the better score you will get. Also every time you VIEW the image, points are subtracted from your score, so VIEW only when needed. When the puzzle is solved the number of Moves ( swaps ) and the number of Views is displayed at the bottom of the screen. VIEW : At any time you may view the original Image by pressing the V key. If you have a 3 button mouse press the middle button, or if you have a 2 button mouse press both buttons simultaneously to VIEW. MUSIC : When music is playing you may press any key or hold down a mouse button to cancel it. Tips for children and novice IBM PC users. We created this program knowing that children as young as 3 years old will be using it. The challenge was, how to create a simple to use program without sacrificing flexibility and options for more advanced PC users. Here are two very simple rules for novice PC users. 1) When using the mouse, use only the LEFT button to play and select from the menus. If your mouse has 3 buttons, then use the middle one to view. If you have a 2 button mouse use the V key to view. 2) When using the keyboard simply use the <spacebar> to play and select from the menus. Use the arrows to move around and finally use the V key to view the original puzzle. After novice users have become familiar with the above simple operation, they may try using the RIGHT mouse button or the <ESC> key to gain access to all of the PC-JIGSAW options. 6. DOCUMENTATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If you have a printer, then please print out and read documentation file JIG.DOC. This file can be printed out by simply typing : COPY JIG.DOC PRN at the DOS prompt. The opening music theme is "The flight of the Bumble Bee" by Rimsky Korsakov. The music playing after you solved the puzzle is "When Johnny comes Marching Home" by Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore. All of the new features and improvements in version 2 are the results of several suggestions by users of the older PC-JIGSAW versions. 7. OTHER SHAREWARE BY ALIVE SOFTWARE 7.1 CRAZY SHUFFLE, a Shareware program. This is a Fun, Challenging, Educational puzzle game. It tests the player's memory and concentration skills. Fun for any age . Great Graphics . Registration benefits include : Page 4 of 5 One floppy disk packed with hundreds of colorful cards for this game The pictures you will receive are divided in 3 Categories A) For young children the Fun Learning collection includes : BODY (8), CARTOONS (8), FARM (8), FRUIT (8), JUNGLE (8), FANTASY (18), PETS (8) . B) For older children and adults, Educational themes are used to sharpen knowledge and provide more difficult puzzles : HISTORY (18), HOLIDAYS (8), US PRESIDENTS (8), US STATES (18), VEHICLES (18) and finally C) for Adults who love a REAL Challenge : HATS (32), OBJECTS (32), SHADOWS (32), SYMBOLS (32). * Note that (8), means 8 different cards each, (32) means 32 etc. For a total of 264 great quality cards for the Crazy Shuffle. Registration for CRAZY SHUFFLE is $ 20, only from ALIVE SOFTWARE. 7.2 VGA JIGSAW PUZZLE A Jigsaw Puzzle for VGA graphics systems that works in the 256 color mode. Registration includes several puzzles with color and brilliance that only VGA can produce. The program will also read any GIF or PCX files in the 320 X 200 X 256 color mode. Registration for VGA JIGSAW PUZZLE is $ 20, only from ALIVE SOFTWARE. 8. PC - JIGSAW PUZZLE REGISTRATION BENEFITS PC-JIGSAW is distributed as Shareware: if you like the program, please become a registered user . Print and read file REGISTER.DOC for more information on how to register. *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* * * * + You will receive the latest version of this program. * * + Technical support . Registered users Please write to : * * ALIVE SOFTWARE, PO BOX 4004, SANTA CLARA, CA, 95054, U.S.A. * * Or you may send Electronic mail to the programmer, Bill Dedes at* * PRODIGY .... ID # RGCP92A * * + You will receive more free shareware from ALIVE SOFTWARE * * + The Registered version will read PCX graphic files. * * * * + THE MOST IMPORTANT BENEFIT is that * There are a lot more Image files for the PC-JIGSAW, available ONLY * * through ALIVE SOFTWARE. You will receive the following puzzles * * DISK # 1 MYTH and FANTASY ( DANCER.GRF and HYDRA.GRF are samples) * * DANCER, EGYPTIAN, FUNHANDS, GENIE, GUARDIAN, HARPS, HYDRA, * * JIGSAW, KABUKI, KERBEROS, PEGASUS, TYPHON. * * DISK # 2 ANIMALS ( DOG.GRF is a sample ) contains following : * * AQUARIUM, BULL, DINOSAUR, DOG, EAGLE, ELEPHANT, FROGS, LOBSTERS, * * MAMMOTH, MONKEYS, OCEAN, PIGEON, REDBIRD, SHARK, SHEEP. * * Also included in disk # 2 is a sample for our 3 new collections : * * for young children CARTOONS, for older children and adults * * EDUCATION and for adults the challenging MASTER collection. * * A total of 30 colorful puzzles, available for registered users only* * Also you will receive information on how to get more Jigsaw puzzles* * * *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Page 5 of 5