Subject: Info-Mac Digest V16 #181 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Sun, 04 Oct 98 Volume 16 : Issue 181 Today's Topics: [*] [*] Adrenaline Charts Pro 1.0.2 [*] BlackWatch 1.3 [*] Coffee Break 3.2.1a [*] Editcard1.1 [*] FreeTime 1.2 [*] Graphics Accelerator.sit.hqx [*] Loafer 1.2 [*] Mortgage Simulator [*] Organizer 2.7 for 1999 [*] Power64 2.1.2 - Commodore C64 Emulator for the PowerMac [*] SwitcherSetter 1.0 [*] terrachrone [*] TNT Nag! 1.21 [*] Venus Oracle [*] VideoScript 1.1. Real-time video processing The Info-Mac Network is a volunteer organization that publishes the Info-Mac Digest and operates the Info-Mac Archive, a large network of FTP sites containing gigabytes of freely distributable Macintosh software. 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Or, click . * A full list of Info-Mac mirror sites is available at the URL below: * Search the archive at . Info-Mac volunteers include Gordon Watts, Adam C. Engst, Demitri Muna, Michael Bean, Liam Breck, Hugh Lewis, Tom Coradeschi, and Shawn Bunn. The Info-Mac Digest is sponsored in part by StarNine Technologies, developers of Internet server software for the Macintosh, including Web and email publishing systems. We'd also like to thank AOL for the main Info-Mac machine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V16 #181" ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:36:49 -0700 From: ssulzer@midcoast.com Subject: [*] Subject:Oliva 2-1.0.1 for Kaleidoscope 2 Oliva 2 is a complete reworking of my original Oliva scheme, for Kaleidoscope 2.0 or higher. It features popup window tabs (instead of traditional full width windows) as its theme on all windows, movable dialogues and movable alerts. All the tabs and popups in the scheme follow the popup window design motif, plus: a new menu bar, apple icon and pull-down menus; new LSF and SSF resources and new OS8 style olive-toned folders and cursors;the OS8 list view resources;and integrated desktop pattern, window pattern and finder colors. Version 1.0.1 is "Dr. Pimento" inspired, tested and approved, and contains several minor changes and fixes. [Archived as /info-mac/gui/ks/oliva-2-101.hqx; 100K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 12:04:44 -0700 From: clegasse@adrenaline.ca Subject: [*] Adrenaline Charts Pro 1.0.2 Adrenaline Charts Pro 1.0.2 System Requirements: - a Power Macintosh computer - System software 7.5.3 or later - 32 MB of physical RAM - 10 MB of available hard disk Recommendations - a PowerPC 604 at 120 MHz or higher - Mac OS 8.0 or later - 64 MB of physical RAM or more - a QuickDraw 3D accelerator card Adrenaline Charts Pro 1.0 - Publishing & New Media Edition - is the most versatile tool for rapidly creating 2D and 3D professional-looking graphics, whether they are static or dynamic. With a fast interactive 3D engine, Charts Pro lets you take data from Excel, ClarisWorks or text files and create shaded charts that you can manipulate in real-time. A high-end product developed for the Macintosh platform, Adrenaline Charts Pro 1.0 is both complementary and essential to such musts as QuarkXpress, PageMaker, Photoshop and Illustrator. Used alone or with existing software, Adrenaline Charts Pro 1.0 integrates QuickTime, QuickDraw 3D, AppleScript, ColorSync and ObjectTransporter technologies through which it is possible to replace any element of a graphic with a 3D object. With a powerful tool like Adrenaline Charts Pro 1.0, users can create spectacular graphics in minutes which would normally require long working hours. With its user-friendly interface, 23 different chart types and built-in support for exporting a number of file formats such as PICT, Photoshop, JPEG, 3DMF and QuickTime movies, Adrenaline Charts Pro 1.0 complements your existing applications and fits into your publishing and Web workflow. [Archived as /info-mac/app/charts-pro-102.hqx; 4887K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 12:04:53 -0700 From: thecloud@apple.com Subject: [*] BlackWatch 1.3 BlackWatch 1.3 A simple Macintosh screen saver. BlackWatch is a screen saver application that provides the ability to lock your screen with password protection. It's small, quick, simple, compatible, and free. BlackWatch runs on any Macintosh (or compatible) with Color QuickDraw. This includes pretty much everything except a Macintosh Plus or SE. The application is distributed as a "fat" binary, with native code for both 68K and PowerPC. It will run in 64K of RAM (128K is recommended). System 7.0 or later is required. Summary of changes since version 1.2: - Added a Y2K (Year 2000) countdown timer. - Added a "Sleep immediately at startup" option. - Added a "Bondi blue" option for the Apple Logo style. - BlackWatch will now wake up from sleep if a modifier key is pressed. - Fixed a crash when the Preferences dialog was opened under Mac OS 8.5. - Fixed a bug which caused a crash if you had drawing turned off, then cancelled the password dialog when waking up from sleep. - Fixed a bug where BlackWatch would occasionally go to sleep while the mouse was moving, or during typing. - Fixed a bug where BlackWatch would always go to sleep if the mouse entered the Sleep Now corner, regardless of whether it remained there. - Fixed a bug where moving the mouse into the Sleep Now corner would do nothing if BlackWatch was in front. - Fixed a small memory leak when displaying the password dialog. Here's what users are saying about BlackWatch: "BlackWatch is excellent, and will very soon be the minimalist screensaver of choice for the Mac." "I like it because it is simple and functional." "Very useful and great!!" "The ONLY screensaver I've tried so far that hasn't caused conflicts." "Addresses the screensaver bloatware issue with style and grace." -- Ken McLeod thecloud@apple.com [Archived as /info-mac/app/ss/black-watch-13.hqx; 55K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 12:04:51 -0700 From: thomasareed@earthlink.net Subject: [*] Coffee Break 3.2.1a Coffee Break is a simple, Mac-only application designed to help prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries. One of the most important things you should do if you have an RSI or think you're at risk of getting an RSI is to take frequent breaks from your computer. Coffee Break helps to do this by forcing you to take breaks. You can set the length of the break and the amount of time between breaks. To the keepers of the archive: This file should replace any older versions of Coffee Break. -Thomas Personal web page: http://home.earthlink.net/~thomasareed/ My shareware: http://home.earthlink.net/~thomasareed/shareware/ Pixel Pen web pub. guide: http://home.earthlink.net/~thomasareed/pixelpen/ A closed mouth gathers no feet. [Archived as /info-mac/app/time/coffee-break-321a.hqx; 242K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:36:56 -0700 From: t-hana@mh1.117.ne.jp Subject: [*] Editcard1.1 This file is an Hypercard stack with editing function. I have checked for viruses with Disinfectant 3.6. I give permission for my program to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM and on the Arizona Macintosh User Group CD Rom. I think this to be included in the directory of Hypercard. Abstract: EditCard(1.1) * This is a stack that simulates information-card of 5x8 size or B6. * With Hypertext function in it, you can create a mini database. * With text editing functions,stack becomes word-processor like card-editor. * In spite of its simple outlook,it has many features which will convince you that it is worth made public. * With "Help card" in the body,you can solve questions concerning this software easily. * "About Hypercad" in it may help you who do not have "Hypercard Help". * This is an English version of "Kyodaicard" in Japan. * You could write Japanese with Japanese system by choosing 'Osaka' at the button 'System' in the 'Preference' card. * For more information,read "Invitation to EditCard" in it first. * System requirement: MacOS7.1 or later,Hypercard lite 2.2 or later. new * Palette items are alloted to funktion Keys. new * Making card title become more speedy by "Autotile". Tomokazu Hanafusa http://www.net117.or.jp/~t-hnfs [Archived as /info-mac/dev/card/editcard.hqx; 94K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:36:48 -0700 From: ke4qdz@korrnet.org Subject: [*] FreeTime 1.2 FreeTime 1.2 is a free utility for Macintosh which will set your system clock to within one-half of one second of exact universal time. Unlike similar programs, FreeTime obtains its data over the Internet directly from the US Government, and does not require a long distance telephone call. FreeTime also features basic functions to determine your system clock's overall accuracy. [Archived as /info-mac/app/time/freetime.hqx; 543K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:36:52 -0700 From: geronymakis@ath.forthnet.gr Subject: [*] Graphics Accelerator.sit.hqx Enclosed you will find my custom Graphics Accelerator that helps PPC macs speed graphics programs up that use 68k code. It uses a custom blitting subroutine, and it should work on PPC apps as well. Please include it in your Graphics/Utilities directory. Thank you very much, -- AVRANTINHS TASOS [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/graphics-accelerator.hqx; 4K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 12:04:55 -0700 From: misha@elegantsoft.com Subject: [*] Loafer 1.2 Loafer is a Macintosh software developer macro tool. It provides quick access to macros utilize contextual menu. The tool comes with C/C++, PowerPlant, Java and HTML sets of macros. More details could be found in documentation: http://www.elegantsoft.com/Products/Loafer/Documentation.html [Archived as /info-mac/dev/loafer-12.hqx; 990K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 12:04:47 -0700 From: astocks@postoffice.tased.edu.au Subject: [*] Mortgage Simulator The aim of Mortgage Simulator is for people to be able to prepare a home budget in order to help them save money and take out a mortgage. There are three parts to the program. First, there is an easy to use window where household spending details are entered for annual, quarterly, monthly, fortnightly and weekly expenses. When this is completed the amount of savings available to put towards a mortgage is calculated. Second, is a window where all the upfront costs involved in purchasing a home are entered. This enables the user to know how much money is needed well before buying a home should be considered. Third, comes the most important part. There is a window which allows the user to enter mortgage details (principal, interest rate, repayments, account fees, etc) and compare different mortgage options in order to find the most competitive one on the market. The user can also build up a scenario involving changes over time to the mortgage such as: interest rate changes, one-off large payments, changes in payment details, or even determining whether a mortgage would still be viable if there was a dramatic change in income. The is a very handy untility for exploring all mortgage options. [Archived as /info-mac/app/mortgage-simulator-10.hqx; 1279K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 12:04:49 -0700 From: sgandy@rmi.net Subject: [*] Organizer 2.7 for 1999 This is a new release of the Organizer with many updated features. The Organizer is a combination Calendar, Scheduler, Phonebook, To Do List, Memo maker. The price $10. The Organizer is designed for the user that turns their Mac or PowerBook on every morning for updated scheduling information. The memo maker is now "smart". That is, it will automatically insert your personal or business address etc. into memoes, faxes, etc. The Organizer requires HyperCard or HyperCard Player 2.x. Steve Gandy TeachTech users.aol.com/TeachTec1 sgandy@rmi.net [Archived as /info-mac/app/organizer-27.hqx; 131K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:36:39 -0700 From: rlieger@auto.tuwien.ac.at Subject: [*] Power64 2.1.2 - Commodore C64 Emulator for the PowerMac Visit the Power64 homepage at - MOS 6510 CPU Emulation (incl. Illegal Opcodes) - VIC (VideoIC) Emulation (Scanline-Based, incl. all Video Modes, Sprites, Soft-Scrolling, Raster Interrupts, Sprite Collision, Open Top/Bottom Borders) - SID (SoundID) Emulation (incl. Waveforms, Envelopes (ADSR), Ring-Modulation, Synchronisation, Samples; excl. Filters) - CIA Emulation (incl. Timers, Interrupts, Time of Day, Alarm) - Optional Original C64 Keyboard or Macintosh Keyboard Layout - Joysticks (both via real ADB Joysticks and Keyboard mapping), Paddles and Lightpen emulated - CPU Level 1541 Floppy Disk Emulation. Can handle most fast-loaders and special floppy tricks. - ROM Level 1541 Disk Drive emulated (*.D64, *.X64 and ZipCode files supported) for fast and easy disk access. - Direct Access to Macintosh File System (both *.C64 and *.P00 files supported) - Tape Drive (Datasette) emulated (*.T64 and Lynx files) - TapeDisk: *.T64 and Lynx files can also be used on disk drives - Printer Emulation (Text only) For maximal ease of use, Power64 features: - Drag & Drop mounting of Disks. - View the Directory of a Disk or Tape Drive. Load and run games with a simple double-click. No more typing BASIC commands. - Built in Monitor/Debugger for an inside view of C64 code. - Cut & Paste makes it easy to 'type' long listings into the C64. - Optional hidden menubar for maximal C64 feeling - Run several C64's at once - Balloon Help . [Archived as /info-mac/app/power-20-10.hqx; 536K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 12:04:38 -0700 From: cg601@channel1.com Subject: [*] SwitcherSetter 1.0 Included with Mac OS 8.5 is a wonderful feature called the Application Switcher -- a configurable palette that shows your currently running applications. Apple enabled the Application Switcher with a ton of different options but no easy way for the user to set them. That's where SwitcherSetter comes in (or if you're from Boston, "SwichaSetta"). SwitcherSetter offers an easy-to-use interface to modify all of the different Application Switcher options and settings. SwitcherSetter is fully PowerPC-native and Mac OS 8.5-savvy, including Theme support and even Balloon Help! Be sure to check out the SwitcherSetter web site at SwitcherSetter is freeware, actually more specifically, it's beerware. If you ever run into me at a bar in the Boston area and want to buy me a beer, I won't turn you down. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/switcher-setter.hqx; 391K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:36:44 -0700 From: gschneid@rtd.com Subject: [*] terrachrone TERRACHRONE 2.2.0 - for PowerPC computers produces a continually updating graphical representation of the daylight and nighttime regions of the Earth projected on a map of the world. In addition to the shaded night time regions, TERRACHRONE indicates the sub-solar and sub-vernal equinoctal points with the usual astronomical symbols. The longitude which corresponds to 0 hours siderial time is also indicated on the graphic and displayed in a text region. In addition, the text region presents the current Universal Time and the local siderial time for an observer at a specific location on the Earth. [Archived as /info-mac/app/terrachrone-220-ppc.hqx; 472K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:36:46 -0700 From: M.C.Tully@durham.ac.uk Subject: [*] TNT Nag! 1.21 This is the fourth version of "TNT Nag!" to be sent to your site. The previous versions are entitled "TNT Nag! 1.0", "TNT Nag! 1.1" and "TNT Nag! 1.2" and should now be removed if still present. I believe there is already a program called "Nag" on your site. This piece of software, "TNT Nag!" should not be confused with it as they are very different and totally unrelated. Please bear this in mind when uploading this and future updates of both "TNT Nag!" and "Nag". I have checked this program for viruses using Disinfectant. I give permission for my program to be included on any CD-ROM and on any other shareware site or BBS. Abstract: TNT Nag! 1.21 by Mark Tully & TNT Software TNT Nag! is a quick & very easy to use reminder utility for the Macintosh with many features found in commercial products. Appointments can be set which you do not wish to forget about and Nag! will remind you of them at the proper time. Custom sounds and pictures can be chosen to appear with your message and messages can be grouped and edited with ease and set to reoccur regularly; you will never miss your favourite TV program again! Nag! has a very small memory footprint and runs in the continuously in the background. It is an application so it does not cause any extension conflicts like some time managment products and whenever you need an extra 200k of ram you can quit it. As part of the Nag! package there is also a control panel called "Quick Nag!". You can use this to set up hot keys for creating messages from inside any application, making Nag! even quicker to use. Quick Nag! is NOT required for Nag! to function. System Requirements: =95 System 7 or greater =95 250k free ram =46or more information see the enclosed manuals. Thanks, Mark Tully TNT Software [Archived as /info-mac/app/tnt-nag-121.hqx; 719K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:36:54 -0700 From: preacher@cmug.com Subject: [*] Venus Oracle Description for Venus Oracle: Venus Oracle is an original HyperCard "deity-deck" that includes history and myth, games and the oracle generator. HyperCard enthusiasts will like the scripting and ease of use, and if you need a little love-luck, you've got to try it! Venus Oracle is eclectic and fun -- a cute stack. [Archived as /info-mac/game/venus.hqx; 1699K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:36:50 -0700 From: tim@videoscript.com Subject: [*] VideoScript 1.1. Real-time video processing VideoScript is a powerful tool which harnesses the multimedia capabilities of QuickTime(tm) to provide, for the first time, an integrated easy-to-use environment for working with digital video in real-time. With a single VideoScript program, you can detect movement at home, take a photograph and email the image to your office. The power of VideoScript lies in its ability to manipulate images with the ease that normal programming languages manipulate numbers. Because of this, VideoScript is also ideal for creating unique special effects. VideoScript requires QuickTime 3.0, PowerPC and System 7.5.5 or later. File uploaded to ftp://macgifts:macgifts@info-mac.org/VideoScript_1.1_Personal.hqx Tim Molteno, Lead Developer, VideoScript Inc. Fax: (781) 658 2053 http://www.videoscript.com [Archived as /info-mac/gst/mov/videoscript-11-personal.hqx; 1796K] -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************