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║         E X P L O D E  - batch file utility         ┌─────────────────┐    ║
╚═╦═══╦═══════════════════════════════════════════════╡  by Mark Lande  ╞════╝
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  ║   ║   Many interesting effects can be achieved using only the pre-defined
  ║   ║   graphics characters in text mode.  All sorts of superb logos and
  ║   ║   pictures can be created without resorting to high-res graphics.
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  ║   ║   EXPLODE helps add a bit of sparkle to these screens by allowing
  ║   ║   images to be 'exploded' onto the screen.  How about a demonstration?
  ║   ║   Type:
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  ║   ║      DEMO
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  ║   ║   This is just a simple batch file which calls up four demonstration
  ║   ║   images which are included on the disk.  They are:
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  ║   ║      PCPLUS.PIC
  ║   ║      CASTLE.PIC
  ║   ║      GRAPH.PIC
  ║   ║      DEMO.PIC
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  ║   ║   As you will see, they are in fact only text files (the type most
  ║   ║   wordprocessors and editors can produce).  The program will work with
  ║   ║   both CGA and EGA type screens.
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  ║   ║   HOW TO USE THE PROGRAM
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  ║   ║   <1>  Prepare an picture using a wordprocessor (in non-document mode)
  ║   ║        or using an editor.  Pictures can fill the complete screen but
  ║   ║        for best effect (and speed), pictures 20 x 10 in size are best.
  ║   ║        Be careful that you are not including any unnecessary blank
  ║   ║        lines or spaces around the picture's border.  This can slow the
  ║   ║        program down considerably.  Save the picture.
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  ║   ║   <2>  Decide the location on the screen where the image is to appear
  ║   ║        - the X-Position and the Y-Position.
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  ║   ║   <3>  Type the following (or include it in your batch file):
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  ║   ║           EXPLODE  <filename> <X-Position> <YPosition>
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  ║   ║        e.g.
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  ║   ║           EXPLODE CASTLE.PIC 30 10
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  ║   ║   <4>  By default, the computer generates accompanying sounds.  When
  ║   ║        you get a headache from listening to them include the word
  ║   ║        NOSOUND in the command, e.g.
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  ║   ║           EXPLODE CASTLE.PIC 30 10 NOSOUND
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  ║   ║        Peace at last!
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│ ║   ║  EXPLODE was written in Turbo Pascal V4.0.             │
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│ Mark Lande, 15 Halldene Villas, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland.  │
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