Date: Sun, 16 Feb 97 14:16:05 PST From: The Info-Mac Moderators Reply-To: Info-Mac@sumex-aim.stanford.edu Subject: Info-Mac Digest V15 #39 To: info-mac@sumex-aim.stanford.edu MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Sun, 16 Feb 97 Volume 15 : Issue 39 Today's Topics: [*] "Classical" Kaleidoscope Sounds [*] A-Train MIDI Patch [*] Althea 1.0 for Kaleidoscope [*] Amadeus 1.0.6 for Kaleidoscope [*] Apple NeXTSTEP Splash Screen/System Patch [*] Ben's Zip Icons [*] CD Label Printer Pro 4.0 [*] Crossbow Kaleidoscope Scheme [*] Decoder 1.2, a fast, easy Base64 and UU decoder [*] Drop Rename 3.0.2 [*] Ergo (an abstract action game) [*] eudora-multiple-account v2.0 script [*] File Kinder 1.0b1 - a type-changer in pure Applescript [*] FlashyCursor: Changes cursor into colour animated masterpiece. [*] FormDrop WWW v1.0 [*] GifBuilder 0.5 [*] HTML QuickTags Lite 1.1b [*] Icicle Tax Return for Canada (CW) [*] Icicle Tax Return for Canada (XL) [*] IM/Mac 1.0b28g [*] Insomniac 1.1.1 for PowerBooks and PCI Power Macs [*] ISO Issue Release - #19 [*] Jewel: A Kaleidoscope Theme [*] Keep Out! v1.1.1 - user-friendly login system [*] Kelly's Duets 1.0 - 24 Songs in 2-part Harmony [*] Knot 3.7.1 (FAT) abstract 3-D graphics designer [*] Mac-FTP-list Version 4.2.2 [*] MacOs 7.6 StartUpScreen 640x480 [*] MacXOS [*] merryxmas Vaccine 3.2 [*] MicroWorld 2.2 - now with 3DMF file export and ChemViewer3D! [*] MooVer 1.42 [*] MooVer 1.42 (German) [*] ScaleConverter 2.1 [*] September Brook - A Digital Painting [*] TagStripper v1.2 [*] The Adventures of Billy [*] Whammy Desktop Patterns Volume 2 [*] X-Files_Desktop_Patterns [*] Zip Label Printer 1.0 The Info-Mac Network operates by the volunteer efforts of: Gordon Watts, Adam C. 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StarNine develops Internet server software for the Macintosh, including World Wide Web and e-mail publishing systems. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V15 #39" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:55 -0800 From: jeff@clixsounds.com (Jeff Click) Subject: [*] "Classical" Kaleidoscope Sounds You can customize the look of your Mac with Kaleidescope...now you can customize the sound, as well! The "Classical" sounds for Greg Landweber's Kaleidescope is an applet that will automatically replace the "window shade" sounds with new, symphonic strokes of a cello. The sounds are short, but unique, and contain sounds for both the "close window" and "open window" functions. The "Classical" sounds for Kaleidescope can be downloaded here, or at , along with several other sets of sounds for Kaleidescope and other Macintosh sounds. This file is freeware and redistribution of the archive in its entirety is welcome. Instructions are included with the file for proper installation. Note that a portion of the file is a catalog containing information about the Clixsounds CD-ROM. Clixsounds can be reached at: Internet: email@clixsounds.com America Online: CLIXSOUNDS [Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/kaleidescope-classical-snds.hqx; 256K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:13 -0800 From: JIMMOD@aol.com Subject: [*] A-Train MIDI Patch This patch is not supported by Maxis, but it will resolve sound problems encountered in A-Train on PPC and AV Macs. Visit my homepage (http://members.aol.com/jimmod/) for information on my web page design and typesetting services. To get the latest version of the patch, visit (http://members.aol.com/jimmod/atrain/) [Archived as /info-mac/game/com/a-train-midi-patch.hqx; 57K] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 00:09:46 -0800 From: smithr@bobcat.ent.ohiou.edu (Ryan Michael Smith) Subject: [*] Althea 1.0 for Kaleidoscope Althea is a color scheme for use with Kaleidoscope 1.0.1. In creating this, I took the Aaron scheme and made a lot of changes. Of course, I've left a lot of things the same because I liked them that way. Basically, if you've used Aaron before (I'm sure you have) and you use this, you'll see the difference. I've put a lot of work into this, and whether anyone thinks this is original or a hack, I believe it's original. The key interface features (close, grow, hide boxes, scoll buttons and arrows, etc.) are like nothing I've seen yet and I hope that I'm not the only one who thinks they're cool. This is freeware. I ask nothing for it. If you really want to send me something, I guess I can't stop you. Note: This version 1.0 is my first working copy. It has yet to fullfill my "vision" for this scheme. I had made my own check and cross boxes but something caused them to only show the bottom half. As a result, I took them out for now and used Aaron's. I also had made small close, grow, and hide boxes for B&W mode, but they caused all close, grow, hide boxes to only show half in all depths. Other than that, I'm relatively happy with it but I'll working to correct these problems. "Althea" is the title to a song from the Grateful Dead's "Go To Heaven" album. It's easy goin' and smooth - a good listen. Ryan Smith smithr@bobcat.ent.ohiou.edu http://www.ent.ohiou.edu/~smithr [Archived as /info-mac/gui/kalscp-althea-10.hqx; 18K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:08 -0800 From: L.Wood@surrey.ac.uk (Lloyd Wood) Subject: [*] Amadeus 1.0.6 for Kaleidoscope This is Amadeus 1.0.6, a plugin colour scheme for Kaleidoscope. Changes over 1.0.5 and previous: fixed colour scheme icon for correct display when black and white highlight colour is selected. As the author, I grant permission for archival on CD-ROMs and other media, provided that I receive a copy of said medium. L. [Archived as /info-mac/gui/kalscp-amadeus-106.hqx; 30K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:00 -0800 From: cam@escape.ca (Cam Giesbrecht) Subject: [*] Apple NeXTSTEP Splash Screen/System Patch The startup screen file can be used with any color MacOS compatible Macintosh. Use this patch on a COPY of the System file ONLY. Apple Orchard Software is not responsible for damage to your computer (directly or indirectly). Use at your own risk. If you are uncomfortable with using the patch, then use the StartupScreen file instead. What is the startup screen? It is a rendition of the Apple/NeXT merger. Very colorful, and professional-looking (I -yipes!- stole the graphics from the NeXT web site @ www.next.com). I have included the ResEdit resources if you feel comfortable patching the file yourself. To do this, simply open the file "NeXT Splash 1.5.RSRC" in ResEdit, copy all of the PICT resources , open a COPY of the System file (or System Update x.x, depending on your System verison) and paste (replacing existing ID numbers). Save, close, replace original with newly patched copy (keeping original in a safe place for now) and restart. Whew! I am, in no way, the official owner of the designs/logos/graphics enclosed. I am not placing a copyright on this software, as it is already owned by Apple/NeXT. I am, however, placing a copyright on the arrangement. This software is NOT in the public domain, the graphics are owned by the mentioned companies. You may distribute the software in modified or unmodified form freely. Apple Orchard Software hereby disclaims ALL legal responsibilities for the content of the graphics enclosed (for copyright and proprietary reasons). You may include this software on any and all CD-ROM collections so long as the average price of each CD is no more than the price of MacOS 7.6 (just kidding). Apple Orchard Software can be reached on the internet at cam@escape.ca. [Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/next-step-15-splash-screen.hqx; 306K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:23 -0800 From: zug@mail.utexas.edu (Robert H. Abzug) Subject: [*] Ben's Zip Icons If you have a Mac, zip drive and at least one zip disk this zip icons collection by is a must!!!! 12 must see, must have drool worthy zip disk icons perfect for replacing those boring drab default ones! [Archived as /info-mac/gui/icon/bens-zip-icons.hqx; 120K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:04 -0800 From: pinskerj@vuser.vu.union.edu (Jordan Pinsker) Subject: [*] CD Label Printer Pro 4.0 The CD Label Printer Pro prints labels for compact disk cases (Jewel Cases). It is ideal for creating computer CD labels, music CD labels, professional audio CD labels, and customized CD labels. Version 4.0 Pro supports different font, style, size, justification, and color control for the text on the front and back labels. Pictures can also be added to the labels, and can be scaled and repositioned. [Archived as /info-mac/prn/cd-label-printer-pro-40.hqx; 95K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:17 -0800 From: GedeonM@aol.com Subject: [*] Crossbow Kaleidoscope Scheme Crossbow is a new color scheme for the popular Mac OS appearance modifier, Kaleidoscope. Crossbow gives your Mac a kind of "retro technical" look by simulating the wood and metal prevalent in the weapon of the same name. Many of the current KAL schemes are high-tech looking and Crossbow goes for an opposite approach. Crossbow was designed by Gedeon Maheux of the Iconfactory and he invites comments and suggestions at gedeonm@aol.com. [Archived as /info-mac/gui/kalscp-crossbow.hqx; 82K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:43 -0800 From: Columbin@concentric.net (Columbine Technology) Subject: [*] Decoder 1.2, a fast, easy Base64 and UU decoder This is a drag and drop program that will decode either Base64 (MIME) or UU encoded messages. Just drop the files onto the application and it will determine the correct encoding scheme and decode accordingly. Requires: System 7, PowerPC or 68020 machine. The highlights... It can handle files of any size, yet still has low memory requirements. It is faster that other similar programs. File segments do not have to be concatenated prior to decoding. Handles "imperfect" files better than any other UU or Base 64 decoder. Handles multi-part files. Automatically sets file type and creator upon decoding. Can open decoded files automatically if desired. Handles files that have been concatenated by a newsreader. I am sure you will find the Decoder to be the easiest-to-use, fastest, most robust UU and Base64 decoder available. New for version 1.2 Some bug fixes, default file settings, easier file extension entry. John Daniel Columbine Technology http://www.concentric.net/~Columbin [Archived as /info-mac/cmp/decoder.hqx; 135K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:36 -0800 From: SouthSide@kagi.com (Bob Bradley) Subject: [*] Drop Rename 3.0.2 Performs many different types of renaming operations on files and folders. Lets you create custom self-running Renamelets, supports conditional renaming, wildcard search and remove, file numbering, conversion to DOS naming formats, and much more. Fully multi-threaded so it runs great in the background and never hogs the CPU. $10 Shareware. [Archived as /info-mac/disk/drop-rename-302.hqx; 215K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:28 -0800 From: pleco@macconnect.com (Michael Love) Subject: [*] Ergo (an abstract action game) Ergo is a game which combines strategy, memory, and plain old guesswork to create an interesting mental challenge. It takes place on a square board covered with tiles (4x4, 6x6, or 8x8). When you start a game these tiles are randomly scattered in several different colors. Your goal is to make all of these tiles the same color by clicking on them to change their color. This sounds easy, but there's a twist: when you click on a tile to change its color, other tiles also change. A game of Ergo can take anywhere from a minute to several hours to complete, depending on the difficulty level. Ergo also uses other features such as "skips" to change tiles without flipping others, and the ability to save boards by setting the random seed for board generation. Ergo is a shareware game. This means that you are allowed to try it out as long as you like in its "crippled" version, but if you decide to keep it you are expected to pay for it and register. Registering costs just $15 (handled by Kagi), and entitles you to this version of Ergo and all future releases. When you register, you recieve a license code that disables the annoying message you see when starting Ergo, and enables the more advanced difficulty levels. For more information on Ergo visit the Ergo web site at http://www.macconnect.com/~pleco/ergo.spml (SPML is an HTML-like format that any browser should be able to read without trouble). System requirements: Any Mac, preferably a 68030 or better (PowerPC is fine, not native because the extra speed isn't needed but runs fine emulated), with a 256-color display at 512x384 or more. Also needs system 6.0.5 or later (7.0 preferred but not required). With any questions, comments or bug reports on Ergo please contact Michael Love (the author) at pleco@kagi.com. Michael Love <:-)= pleco@kagi.com pleco@macconnect.com [Archived as /info-mac/game/brd/ergo-10.hqx; 609K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:40 -0800 From: venache@kappa.ro (Vlad Enache) Subject: [*] eudora-multiple-account v2.0 script Eudora-macc (multiple account) AppleScript script, version 2.0 by Vlad Enache last updated January 30, 1997 # What it is This script automates the task of checking multiple e-mail accounts with Eudora through a PPP connection. It can also randomize the quote at the end of your Eudora signature. If you don't use Eudora, you don't need it. If you have only one e-mail account, you might still want to use it, because it automates the whole process of: - picking a quote randomly from a folder and appending it to your signature, - launching Eudora with the desired settings, - opening the PPP connection (using any PPP settings set defined in "Configure PPP"), - sending any queued mail, - getting the mail from your POP account(s), - closing the PPP connection, and after that - telling Eudora to filter the received mail. It uses the minimum amount of on-line time needed, thus saving you money. It's also very handy to put an alias to it into the Startup Items folder, so that your computer will automatically check your mail whenever switched on. It can even connect and check your mail every x minutes, if you wish. Vlad Enache Journalist, Romania venache@kappa.ro [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mail/edr/eudora-multi-account-20-as.hqx; 55K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:48 -0800 From: jthill@netcom.com (Jim Hill) Subject: [*] File Kinder 1.0b1 - a type-changer in pure Applescript This pair of scripts does what many other utilities do: it sets the creator type of text files. So why even bother? They illustrate several scripting techniques I haven't seen used elsewhere, that may be useful if you want to explore AppleScript, and if you want to tinker with them it's easy - open with the Script Editor and tinker away. Drop an application on the main script, and it will reset itself so that all future drops (of anything but a single application) mark text files as created by that application; it will also, via the helper "wait for" script, make its own icon match the resulting files. It's fast enough to be fairly painless, it's public domain, it uses only standard scripting components (aka OSAXen) and if you script you might find something useful. Lemme know if it breaks on you, I'll try to help fix it. Jim Hill [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/file-kinder-10b1-as.hqx; 21K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:09 -0800 From: 100400.1725@compuserve.com (Sharon Dwyer) Subject: [*] FlashyCursor: Changes cursor into colour animated masterpiece. Changes cursor into colour animated masterpiece. [Archived as /info-mac/gui/flashy-cursor.hqx; 22K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:01 -0800 From: jscott@lclark.edu (Jon Scott) Subject: [*] FormDrop WWW v1.0 FormDrop WWW v1.0 On The World Wide Web, forms can be used to send information when one is at a web site. If you have a web page which uses forms, when people visit your site and use the forms, the data is sent as an e-mail attachment. This file, if opened in a text editor will look like one long line of garbled letters, numbers, and words. FormDrop WWW is a simple drag-and-drop utility to translate the output files of forms from the Web into readable text documents that can be opened with SimpleText. FormDrop WWW v1.0 is distributed as NotificationWare. All that I ask from you is an e-mail or a postcard. This way, I can get an idea if people are using my software. Jon Scott E-mail me at: jscott@lclark.edu Mail me at: LC Box 1811 Lewis & Clark College 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road Portland, OR 97219 Visit me on the web at: http://www.lclark.edu/~jscott [Archived as /info-mac/text/html/form-drop-www-10.hqx; 15K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:24 -0800 From: yves.piguet@ia.epfl.ch (Yves Piguet) Subject: [*] GifBuilder 0.5 GifBuilder 0.5 is a program to create animated GIF files, which quickly become a popular way to include short movies in Web pages. Its input is an existing animated GIF, a bunch of PICT, GIF, TIFF and/or Photoshop files, or a QuickTime movie, Premiere FilmStrip, PICS file, or the layers of a Photoshop file; and its output is a GIF89a file with multiple images. Transitions and filtering can be applied to the frames. Animations can be previewed. Comprehensive scripting support. Fat binary. Main changes since 0.4.1: transitions, dynamic and static filters, animation cropping, frame icons in the Frames window, many user interface improvements and bug fixes, tutorial. GifBuilder 0.5 is freeware (see the readme file for the details). A French version is available as GifBuilder 0.5 F. Yves Piguet [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/gif-builder-05.hqx; 280K] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 00:09:10 -0800 From: ermoore@student.umass.edu (Erik Moore) Subject: [*] HTML QuickTags Lite 1.1b HTML QuickTags Lite works with Apple Guide (all versions) to allow an HTML developer to quickly access an entire database of HTML Tags and Attributes from their Apple Guide Pull-Down Menu. The tags are current through HTML 3.2 and include a description of their usages and which browsers currently support them. Also included is a listing of the HTML codes for Non-Standard Characters, Development tips, and HTML Troubleshooting techniques. The guide is simple to use, thorough, fast, and allows the user to quickly search for a specific tag simply by typing in its name. The correct syntax for each tag and attribute is given in a clear, concise way that makes for a fast checking of tag usages. All tags, even those specific to particular browsers, are given. QuickTags Lite can be used with virtually all HTML and Text editing applications, as well as all internet applications. Thanks to this program, there is no longer a need to go out and buy a book on HTML...all of the information you need is right here! User Level: Beginner through Expert System Requirements: 68K or PPC, Apple Guide, System 7.5 or greater Erik Moore ERMoore & Associates ermoore@student.umass.edu http://www-vms.oit.umass.edu/~ERMOORE/ [Archived as /info-mac/text/html/html-quick-tags-lite-11b.hqx; 170K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:05 -0800 From: icicle@hookup.net (Piers Stainforth) Subject: [*] Icicle Tax Return for Canada (CW) Demo of Icicle Computer's Canadian individual federal income tax return for 1996, approved by Revenue Canada for direct submission of the printed output. All provinces. Excel or ClarisWorks templates. All entries and changes calculate automatically for quick, easy and accurate results. C$15 cheap. No hidden freight, handling, tax or other charges. You could pay more for lunch! Included in the full set are: the T1 General; Schedules 1 to 8; T778 Child Care, and, provincial forms for all provinces except Qu=E9bec. T776 Rental Income, T2124 Business Activities and T2032 Professional Income forms are also included. This ClarisWorks (v.2 orlater) demo does just the T1 General and Schedule 1. It is fully functional as far as it goes, but does not include the Rev Canada authorization. Also available for Windows. Check http://www.hookup.net/~icicle/ http://www.hookup.net/~icicle/ At the web site: free demos, tax return order, double-entry bookkeeper icicle@hookup.net [Archived as /info-mac/app/bus/icicle-tax-rtrn-ca-demo-cw.hqx; 96K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:07 -0800 From: icicle@hookup.net (Piers Stainforth) Subject: [*] Icicle Tax Return for Canada (XL) Demo of Icicle Computer's Canadian individual federal income tax return for 1996, approved by Revenue Canada for direct submission of the printed output. All provinces. Excel or ClarisWorks templates. All entries and changes calculate automatically for quick, easy and accurate results. C$15 cheap. No hidden freight, handling, tax or other charges. You could pay more for lunch! Included in the full set are: the T1 General; Schedules 1 to 8; T778 Child Care, and, provincial forms for all provinces except Qu=E9bec. T776 Rental Income, T2124 Business Activities and T2032 Professional Income forms are also included. This Excel v.3 (or later) demo does just the T1 General and Schedule 1. It is fully functional as far as it goes, but does not include the Rev Canada authorization. Also available for Windows. Check http://www.hookup.net/~icicle/ http://www.hookup.net/~icicle/ At the web site: free demos, tax return order, double-entry bookkeeper icicle@hookup.net [Archived as /info-mac/app/bus/icicle-tax-rtrn-ca-demo-xl.hqx; 101K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:15 -0800 From: adam@iag.tno.nl (Adam van Gaalen PA2AGA) Subject: [*] IM/Mac 1.0b28g IM/Mac is copyrighted freeware software. Copies of IM/Mac may be freely distributed for non-commercial purposes, provided copies of this Release Not= es file and IM/Mac are included together in unmodified form. Commercial distribution, including distribution on compilation CD-ROMs, must be done un= der license. - In previous versions, typing command-D and command-U rapidly in sequence w= ith an Inbound Message window in front could leave the Inbound Mail window unrefreshed for considerable time. - An 'alias' file which didn't end in a carriage return could result in a cr= ash when mail was sent using the last entry. - Some code changes to accomodate the 'Aaron' extension. - The lower of the two small horizontal lines that separate icons and button= s from the text did not always update properly. - A crash resulted when sending mail to an address ending in '@'. - New icons for locked and deleted mail. - When bouncing mail, the second line of the '.wrk' file contains now a full path. - Forgot to remove the AppleEvent 'special handler' before quitting. - Zooming or growing the Outbound Mail window reduced the horizontal scrollb= ar's reach with 36 characters. - Added an ellipsis character when strings overflow field width in the Outbo= und Mail window. - Scrollbars lost their help balloons with version 1.0=DF28f. - The cursor was left spinning when a memory low alert shows. - Increased the preferred memory size to 540k. - Added a touch of color. - Made it compile with 'MW C/C++ 68K 1.4' and corrected flagged errors. IM/M= ac's source code is not yet fully compatible with MetroWerks CodeWarrior 8 sinc= e the BinHex function was implemented in 68k in-line assembler. - Added in 1.0=DF28f but it did not work under System 6.0.4: "Added an= option to delete a file when sent". - Incorrect window hilighting when switching IM/Mac from foreground to background and vice versa while the clipboard window is open. - When the clipboard window was sent to the background a slight flicker occu= red. - The progress bar showing while decoding a BinHex coded message did not= fill as smooth as indented. It now uses a color pattern when available. - Added a progress bar while encoding BinHex. It will show for each outbound '.txt' file made. - While reading the mail file it was not locked, which is needed to prevent NET/Mac from updating it, resulting in that message being returned to the sender. - Found another bug in the 'alias' scanning code. Do not type a space in the middle of an address. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/im-mac-10b28g.hqx; 338K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:51 -0800 From: jbkezer@kagi.com (Jeremy Kezer) Subject: [*] Insomniac 1.1.1 for PowerBooks and PCI Power Macs Note: This utility works only on those Macintosh models that can wake themselves up (PowerBook 100 & 150, PowerBook 500 and 5300 series, PowerBook Duos, and PCI-based Power Macintoshes). Some PowerBooks have the ability to wake themselves up. This is very convenient, for automatically sending faxes or email in the middle of the night. However, the "PowerBook" or "Energy Saver" Control Panel provided by Apple only allows you to enter a single wakeup time. This prevents you from scheduling multiple wake-up sessions. For example, if you wanted to send your faxes at 1:00am, and then download some files at 2:00am, you'd have to stay up until 1:00am, and reset the wakeup timer manually. Insomniac allows you to program up to fifty wakeup "events" (registered copies only). Therefore, you can have your PowerBook wake up several times during the night, or even program it to wake up once a night for weeks on end. Changes in version 1.1.1: - Updated manual with compatibility information. - Properly identifies Macintosh model. - Added core AppleEvent support. - Added code to gracefully exit PPC application on 68K Mac. My shareware utilities can now be registered through the Kagi shareware system. Shareware; $10 registration fee suggested. Unregistered copies allow you to enter up to two wake-up events. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/pb/insomniac-111.hqx; 211K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:06 -0800 From: iso@iso-ezine.com (ISO FileMaker Magazine) Subject: [*] ISO Issue Release - #19 DATELINE: Friday, January 31, 1997 ISO Issue#19 Released We've made it. It has been a long 3 months. Most of our time was consumed with creating the Everything FileMaker CD. But we got this issue done too. This issue will mark the changes in our upcoming new policy, but never mind that for right now. We've got a lot of good stuff in this one. As indicated by its abnormally large file size! (1MB) NOTE: Remember, if you want to get notifications only of new issues then please make a request for NOTIFICATION ONLY from iso@iso-ezine.com! IN THIS ISSUE - Part 3 of an ongoing series of ScriptMaker articles - An overview of Claris Home Page - Performing Auto Finds and regular scripting of searches - Incorporating sound into your database solution - Discussion about the requested features from users like you - Constructing your ideal database template - Using colors for backgrounds BONUS FILES INCLUDED - AUTOFIND = a folder with two unique files that automate finding information - BONUSIDX.FP3 = an index on all of the ISO Bonus files available - MULTISND = a folder with two files that deal with sound incorporation - REQUESTS.FP3 = a database that has documented user feature requests, FileMaker bugs and fixes - SEARCH = a folder with two files that provide a *powerful* search file you can hook up to your own files - TEMPLATE.FP3 = a file that is the perfect starting place for database creation projects Thanks for reading, and if you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to contact us at ISO is Copyright (C) 1995-97 by ISO Productions [Archived as /info-mac/per/iso/iso-019.hqx; 1473K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:20 -0800 From: davenprt@apeleon.net (Nathanael Davenport) Subject: [*] Jewel: A Kaleidoscope Theme This Kaleidoscope theme is a replacement for the default "Aaron" theme. It uses "jewels" in replacement for the close, zoom, and WindowShade boxes. I have also made the scrolling mechanism shinier and more 3D looking. This is a must have for people getting tired of the old Aaron theme, but don't wan't radical chnges in the user interface. Cheers, --Nathanael Check out my web page at http://www.kdcol.com/~davenprt/ [Archived as /info-mac/gui/kalscp-jewel-10.hqx; 26K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:50 -0800 From: snaddosg@dcs.gla.ac.uk (Stu) Subject: [*] Keep Out! v1.1.1 - user-friendly login system KO! is a simple, user-friendly login system whereby only 'registered users' can gain access to your mac. It can handle various levels of security, >From transparent logging of startups, to access blocking. Comments: snaddosg@kagi.com Updates: http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/~snaddosg [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/keep-out-111.hqx; 125K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:17 -0800 From: ckelly@ge.aitech.ac.jp (Charles Kelly) Subject: [*] Kelly's Duets 1.0 - 24 Songs in 2-part Harmony Kelly's Duets 1.0 Fully-Functioning Freeware Requires Hypercard 2.0 or higher This hypercard stack plays 24 tunes in 2-part harmony with a choice of 9 ins trument sets. The average user can just enjoy the music, while stack writers can use this stack to learn how to write more than just monophonic music scripts. Some of the tunes are: Brahms' Lullaby, Home On The Range, Sweet Molly Malone, and The Glendy Burk Charles I. Kelly (Nagoya, Japan) http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~ckelly/ Page Contents: MIDI, ESL, HTML, Hypercard, Nagoya You may include this on your CD-ROM, if you send me a copy. P.O. BOX 94, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Japan 461 [Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/kellys-duets-10-hc.hqx; 192K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:29 -0800 From: lloyd@kagi.com (Lloyd Burchill) Subject: [*] Knot 3.7.1 (FAT) abstract 3-D graphics designer Knot lets you create large 3-D color animations and stills of beautiful abstract knots. You design the knot's form, colors, motion, backgrounds and lighting - or design and render entire animations automatically. It's an endless source of gorgeous moving backgrounds and photocollage elements for your work. * Easy to use: knots will design themselves if you want, or you can exert fine control * Renders standard TIFFs, QuickTime movies, QTVR objects, & icons * Fast background rendering yields still pictures in a few minutes * Create 3D stereograms, movies, and tiles with one click * Beautiful graphic interface Knots are 3-D abstract shapes which many people say look "something like intestines", but MacFormat magazine says "Design fantastic, beautiful images on your Mac with this easy to use graphics program. With a wealth of options to stretch your artistic talent, the program produces its wonderful creations in just minutes." Version 3.7.1 is a maintenance release which fixes bugs that could cause crashes when rendering high-rez images. It still offers compositing masks for digital video, improved motion control, and seamlessly repeating tiles, all with high resolution and "ribbons," assorted lighting effects, 3-D, and tons of examples. Multiple colored light sources illuminate curved, segmented, glowing, buckled, iridescent, wet, and segmented strands, with animated previews, all in 24-bit poster-size color. Knot requires a color Macintosh with System 7 or later. You can use your creations with any paint program or movie player. On the web: http://ccn.cs.dal.ca/~aa731/knot.html [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/knot-371.hqx; 1613K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:16 -0800 From: bgrubb@acca.nmsu.edu (bgrubb) Subject: [*] Mac-FTP-list Version 4.2.2 Type: Freely Distributed category: communication, text This is the latest {Feb 1, 1997} version this report and should replace the previous version of mac-ftp-list.txt. This is a update {Feb 1, 1997} to Mike Gleason and Bruce Grubb's Mac FTP list. It lists over 200 mac anonymous ftp sites (some with notes), over 75 Mac web pages, contains some instructions on how to use anonymous ftp and find files as well a format chart showing which programs decompress and decode which files and a section on how to use certain decoded files. This archive contains both the text and html versions. Please note that the html part is actually four crosslinked files: mac-ftp-list.html, ftp-list.html, www-section.html, and site-notes.html that require HTML Browser such as Lynx, Mosaic or NetScape to view. Must be in a monospaced font to be readable; Courier 10pt is recommended, though Monaco 9pt or a PC equivalent can be used instead. Needs StuffIt Expander or equivalent {unsitins.exe} to decompress. Please send newly discovered macintosh sites (with IP numbers and directories to check if possible), bug fixes, and comments to: BruceG6069@aol.com or bgrubb@acca.nmsu.edu Changes: Format chart updated; ShadowMac info updated; ra.nrl.navy.mil moved to ftp.ari.net; Added sites/URLs: http://www.macconnect.com/~runion/mac/mac.spml; ftp.volftp.vol.it; http://www.volftp.vol.it/; http://support.info.apple.com/tso/tso-home.html; http://www.macintouch.com/; Defunct sites/URLs: None; [Archived as /info-mac/comm/info/mac-ftp-list-422.hqx; 72K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:19 -0800 From: dave@ag.Arizona.EDU Subject: [*] MacOs 7.6 StartUpScreen 640x480 This is a FREE start up screen to get you ready for System 7.6! It is a colored background with the words "MacOS 7.6" fit for a 14" color monitor at 640x480 resolution. I created it on a PowerTower 166 with millions of colors, I am unsure if it will come out correctly at 256, but I think you wont have any problems. I was very impressed at the way it looks upon start up and i hope you all will enjoy it too. In order to use this simply place into the root system folder and the next time you restart you should see it! I created it using Photoshop, PhotoTools and a ClipArt CD from MacWorld, if you want to see more of these types of files, or have ideas for new ones, please drop me a line via email (dave@ag.arizona.edu) and let me know what you think. OK to place on CD. [Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/mac-os-76-startup-screen.hqx; 1056K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:25 -0800 From: at@cogsci.soton.ac.uk (Adriaan Tijsseling) Subject: [*] MacXOS The file "MacXOS.sit.hqx" contains a folder with replacement pictures for the standard MacOS startup screen. The pictures have an X-file theme. Chrs, Adriaan Tijsseling [Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/mac-x-os-startup.hqx; 50K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:27 -0800 From: BillDS@aol.com Subject: [*] merryxmas Vaccine 3.2 KEYWORDS: VIRUS MERRYXMAS VACCINE XMAS PICKLE ANTIBODY INOCULATE This stack eliminates script based viruses which spread themselves by appending the scripts of other stacks with additional instructions which in turn infects every stack they come in contact with. The original virus of this ilk is called "merryxmas." Since the appearance of merryxmas, other strains have surfaced such as merry2xmas, Lopez and others too crude to mention. merryxmas Vaccine catches them all-and it's FREE! NEW in v3.2 --------- A well meaning merryxmas "antibody" has appeared. Unfortunately, while it may have good intentions, it is by definition a virus itself. It doesn't do any harm, but it does quietly insert itself into the Home stack and others in much the same way merryxmas does. Version 3.2 removes the antibody. Requirements ----------- HyperCard v2.1 or later. Color monitors (optional) will display "status colors." [Archived as /info-mac/vir/merry-xmas-vaccine-32-hc.hqx; 144K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:03:02 -0800 From: stefan.abrecht@roche.com (Stefan Abrecht) Subject: [*] MicroWorld 2.2 - now with 3DMF file export and ChemViewer3D! MicroWorld is a molecular display and analysis program. It generates 3D- models (Lines, Dreiding, Ball&Stick, SpaceFill and combinations of these) >From a variety of atom coordinate files in often near photorealistic quality. It features powerful functions, many of which so far unseen in commercial packages. These include: * Fast antialiasing, resulting in smooth stick and line drawing. * Import of a background picture and optional cast of a model shadow on it. * Up to three model types in one model. * Fast and extensive search functions, including substructures and protein characteristics. * Protein color mapping (structure, acidity, polarity). * Animated model alignment to a point, a bond or a plane. * Transparent SpaceFill models. * Coloring of selected model regions. * Hide and unhide atoms. * Contains ChemViewer3D, a utitlity to view and manipulate molecular models in real time, written by the author of MicroWorld and based on Apple's QuickDraw3D technology. What's New in version 2.2: * Export of 3DMF (QuickDraw3D metafile format) and ChemViewer3D files. * ChemViewer3D, a dedicated molecular model viewer based on QuickDraw3D. * A number of bug fixes. System Requirements: * System 7.1 and up. * 2 MB of free RAM. * 8 bit color (256 colors). * 68030 processor and up, PowerMac recommended. * ChemViewer3D: PowerMac, QuickDraw3D and 3.5 MB free memory required. Stefan Abrecht, January 1997 I give permission for my program to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM. [Archived as /info-mac/sci/micro-world-22.hqx; 1577K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:10 -0800 From: 71513.2161@compuserve.com (Eduard Schwan, esp Software) Subject: [*] MooVer 1.42 esp Software releases MooVer 1.42, shareware QuickTime movie builder ENCINITAS, Calif. USA --Feb. 2, 1997-- esp Software has just announced the release of version 1.42 of their Macintosh QuickTime movie-building utility software, MooVer, now in both English and German languages. MooVer was awarded 5 mice on MacUser's Software Central site ! MooVer is a $10 USA shareware Macintosh utility that creates a QuickTime movie from a sequence of image and sound files dropped onto it. It is perfect for creating computer animations, slide shows, or batch-converting images or sounds into QuickTime movie format. MooVer's goal is to let you create QuickTime movies quickly and easily. It is not intended to be a large full-featured movie editing program, but is instead a simple, solid movie builder. MooVer works on any 68020 or better Macintosh, and is accelerated for the Power Macintosh, and requires MacOS 7.1 or newer, and QuickTime 1.6 or newer. MooVer can read the following kinds of files as input: Macintosh Pict files, PICS animation files, and System 7 sound files. MooVer will combine and compress all of the the image and sound files into a single QuickTime movie file, which can then be played back on any Macintosh-compatible or "Wintel"-compatible computer using QuickTime and a movie-player application. MooVer has some additional features that make it useful for special purpose projects: + A folder full of image files can be dropped onto MooVer for large-scale batch processing. + It has a "Quiet Mode" where it will use previously chosen settings for any new movies, without prompting for settings each time. + It can be driven by simple AppleScript commands for automated movie making. + It can add each file name or user-defined strings as subtitles under each frame. + Movies can be saved in Mac OS-QuickTime or cross-platform-QuickTime (flattened) format. MooVer is fully functional shareware, so all of its features are enabled for you to try. It costs $10 USA for a single user, for individual or commercial use. Discounts for school use, and discounts for multi-user and site license packs are now available, and you can now easily register via the Kagi shareware company or via CompuServe. *** As the author, I give permission for this to be included on the CD-ROM. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/mov/moover-142-us.hqx; 616K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:09 -0800 From: 71513.2161@compuserve.com (Eduard Schwan, esp Software) Subject: [*] MooVer 1.42 (German) esp Software bringt MooVer 1.42 heraus, ein Shareware-QuickTime-Filmersteller ENCINITAS, Kalifornien, USA --2. February 1997-- esp Software hat soeben die Herausgabe der Version 1.42 ihrer Macintosh-Filmerstellungssoftware MooVer bekanntgegeben. MooVer ist eine Shareware Macintosh Utility, die aus einer Sequenz von Bild- und Sounddateien, die daraufgezogen werden, einen QuickTime-Film erstellt. MooVer ist bestens geeignet, um Computeranimation und Diashows herzustellen, oder eine Gruppe von Bildern und Sound auf einmal ins QuickTime-Filmformat zu konvertieren. Das Ziel von MooVer ist es, Ihnen das Erstellen von QuickTime-Filmen schnell und leicht zu machen. Es soll kein groBes, voll ausgestattetes Filmeditierprogramm sein, sondern ein einfacher, solider Filmersteller. MooVer lauft auf jedem 68020 oder besserem Macintosh, ist beschleunigt fur Power Macintosh und benotigt MacOS 7.1 oder neuer und QuickTime 1.6 oder neuer. MooVer kann die folgenden Dateiarten als Eingabe lesen: Macintosh Pict-Dateien, PICS-Animationdateien und System 7-Sounddateien. MooVer kombiniert und komprimiert alle Bild- und Sounddateien in eine einzige QuickTime-Filmdatei, die dann auf jedem Macintosh-kompatiblen oder "Wintel"-kompatiblen Computer abgespielt werden kann, der mit QuickTime und einem Movie Player ausgestattet ist. MooVer hat einige weitere Eigenschaften, die es fur spezielle Projekte geeignet machen: + Ein ganzer Ordner voller Bilddateien kann fur eine groBangelegte Gruppenverarbeitung auf MooVer gezogen werden. + Es hat einen "Stillen Modus", in dem es vorher ausgewahlte Einstellungen fur jeden neuen Film anwendet, ohne jedesmal erneut diese Einstellungen anzufordern. + Es kann durch einfache AppleScript-Befehle fur automatisierte Filmerstellung gesteuert werden. + Es kann jeden Dateinamen oder benutzerdefinierte Texte als Untertitel unter jedes Einzelbild hinzufugen. + Filme konnen im Mac OS-QuickTime-Format oder im plattformubergreifendem QuickTime-Format ("flattened") gespeichert werden. MooVer ist eine voll funktionstuchtige Shareware, so daB Ihnen alle Merkmale zum Ausprobieren zur Verfugung stehen. MooVer kostet 10 US-Dollar fur einen Einzelbenutzer, egal ob fur private oder kommerzielle Nutzung. Rabatte fur Schul- oder Universitatsgebrauch, Mehrbenutzer- und Standortlizenzen sind jetzt erhaltlich, und Sie konnen jetzt ganz leicht mittels des Kagi-Softwaredienstes oder uber CompuServe registrieren. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/mov/moover-142-de.hqx; 598K] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 00:09:29 -0800 From: jmconrad@InfoAve.Net (Matt Conrad) Subject: [*] ScaleConverter 2.1 Version 2.1 is the final shareware release of ScaleConverter. It allows users to use the keypad (or not) to convert decimal measurments in all of the most popular model railroad scales into their actual equivalents in any other supported scale. The non-shareware version 2.2 (still in development, planned for release by March of 1997 at the latest) will also support fractional notation as well as the decimal notation of version 2.1. No more complicated figuring with a pencil and paper when you want to find out how big an HO scale item would be in Z scale, for example! ScaleConverter will also convert US measurments into Metric and vice-versa. A Web page about ScaleConverter 2.1 and other software from the J.M.Conrad Co. is availabe at . -Matt Conrad, Artist, J.M.Conrad Co., jmconrad@InfoAve.net Railroad videos, clip art, and Mac software. http://web.InfoAve.net/~jmconrad/ Safety Rule #46: Don't use a rail that's in the main track as a pillow. [Archived as /info-mac/sci/calc/scale-converter-21-hc.hqx; 1266K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:04 -0800 From: mcoyne@beothuk.swgc.mun.ca (Michael Coyne) Subject: [*] September Brook - A Digital Painting "September Brook" A Digital Painting by Michael Coyne 427 x 640 .gif File Size: 406K The image "September Brook" (Copyright 1997 by Michael Coyne) was created in Fractal Design Painter using a Wacom ArtZ Tablet on a PowerMac 7100 AV. If you like this image you may use it as a screen saver, desktop or start-up image. I ask that you please not make hard copies. You are cordially invited to view exhibitions of my acrylic paintings and digital images at: http://www.swgc.mun.ca/~mcoyne I enjoy getting feedback on my work. Comments can be sent to me at: mcoyne@beothuk.swgc.mun.ca Cheers, Michael Coyne [Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/september-brook-painting.hqx; 295K] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 00:09:20 -0800 From: adam@park78.demon.co.uk (Adam Lloyd) Subject: [*] TagStripper v1.2 TagStripper v1.2 is a handy utility that strips all HTML tags from a text file, while leaving the original paragraphing and layout of the file largely intact. It copes with 'new' tags such as © and is significantly faster and more stable than previous versions. TagStripper v1.2 is a FAT binary, which means it runs at optimal speeds on all MacOS computers, from Apple's Macintosh SE to the latest Power Computing and similar clones. It has been tested with System software from System 7.0 to 7.5.5 and works without problems on all versions, although for versions earlier than System 7.5 you will need to install Apple's Thread Manager extension (included in the package). TagStripper v1.2 is shareware, priced at US$15 or =A310 (10 UK pounds). Payments are handled by Kagi Shareware (http://www.kagi.com). The latest version of TagStripper can always be downloaded from: http://www.park78.demon.co.uk/tagstripper/ [Archived as /info-mac/text/html/tag-stripper-12.hqx; 96K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:04:12 -0800 From: kenstah@ix.netcom.com (Your Name) Subject: [*] The Adventures of Billy The Adventures of Billy is a fast paced action adventure side scrolling game. You guide Billy through large multi-platform scrolling levels collecting as many crystals as you can, while avoiding the many nasties & traps that await you. There are several spells you can use to help you including Super Jumps, Super Fire, Invincibility & teleport. The Adventures of Billy requires a PowerPC with 256 color monitor & 4 megs RAM, and is being distributed as shareware with the 4 four levels fully playable. Thank you, Ken Stahlman [Archived as /info-mac/game/adventures-of-billy-ppc.hqx; 1228K] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 00:09:54 -0800 From: branden@whammy.com (Branden Barber) Subject: [*] Whammy Desktop Patterns Volume 2 Welcome to Volume 2 of Whammy's Groovy Desktop Patterns! Just say "No, Thank You very much..." to those stiff and silly desktop patterns that come with Apple's TOTALLY AMAZING computer system...at least, all the system versions since 7.0. And you will need at least 7.0 to make use of these froopy little desktop gems. So, you got these 19 patterns, and the icons say they are text clippings. Fine. Now you need to go to the Control Panels folder, open up the Desktop Patterns control panel, and then drag each of these little suckers onto the desktop pattern contol panel pattern window. That's it. Easy. Do each one individually...the Desktop Pattern Control Panel doesn't like it when you select all and then drag the whole heap over at once. Go figure. Have fun and enjoy...share 'em with your friends! Oh yes...these are totally free...although I would REALLY appreciate it if you would do one of the following: Tell me what you think of them. AND IF you really dig 'em, send check, money order, cash or contraband to the address above. Thanks! branden@whammy.com http://www.whammy.com [Archived as /info-mac/gui/txtr/whammy-patterns-ii.hqx; 336K] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 00:10:03 -0800 From: burty@enterprise.net (Ian Burt) Subject: [*] X-Files_Desktop_Patterns Hithere Mac gang. Attached are some PPATs of the startup sequence of the X Files. I found them on an Amiga magazine coverdisk, they were about the only item worth salvaging. I tidied them up a bit and made them presentable for the Mac OS so all you who know "The truth is out there", can now proclaim it from your desktop. And why not? There are three seperate items: A rsrc file, a Texture Installer file and a folder containing clippings. That covers most options I guess. Also a small read me file which is merely a copy of this. The patterns cost nothing, put them on your CDROMs, BBS, archives etc. Do what thou wilt. I would appreciate email though just to see how far they've gone. I've had mail from all over the globe with the exception of the Polar regions. I don't see how there can be a copyright problem with the images. You can video the show so I guess desktop patterns must be ok. I am merely the messenger, honest guv. Enjoy them, Ian Burt burty@enterprise.net [Archived as /info-mac/gui/txtr/x-files-ppats.hqx; 128K] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 00:09:37 -0800 From: pinskerj@vuser.vu.union.edu (Jordan Pinsker) Subject: [*] Zip Label Printer 1.0 The Zip Label Printer Pro prints labels for Zip Disk cases. Pictures can also be added to the labels, and can be scaled and repositioned. The Zip Label Printer is the perfect program for helping you organize your Zip Disks. [Archived as /info-mac/prn/zip-label-printer-pro-11.hqx; 169K] -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************