Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #26 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Tue, 15 Feb 00 Volume 17 : Issue 26 Today's Topics: [*] CalCountNote 1.3 [*] CrystalDesigner 7.0 [*] Iterated Function Systems, version 1.0.4 [*] Program Switcher v5.0.1 J - Japanese Version [*] SwitchRes 2.3.2J - Japanese version [*] Ultima III (Exodus) fantasy role playing game 1.4 PPC Font Organization Program PBk G3/300 Battery problem Quickmail Plug-ins Uh oh, dead battery! 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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Similar to my Freeware program, Y2KCD, but with the important flexibility to choose the date. * Notes - a general notepad for collecting To Dos and other important ideas you want to save. * Day Notes (notes associated with a date) are just one click away. All four components emphasize small desktop size and easy click-to-use philosophy. New for 1.3 * New Preferences dialog to control: * 24 hr time * chime on the hour, half hour or silent * Mouse click on blank date in calendar opens general notepad. Mouse clicks on non-blank dates still opens a daynote window for that date. * OPTION click on date in calendar window sets countdown date. Extra calendar in FILE menu removed. * Current date # bolded only in current month. Thanks for the suggestion Errol! * Countdown expanded to handle dates to at least year 2200 & beyond * Audible click added for any mouse click that opens a new window or sets the CD date. * Balloon help updated [Archived as /info-mac/app/time/cal-count-note-13.hqx; 251 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Feb 2000 From: Arve Holt Subject: [*] CrystalDesigner 7.0 I give permission for our program to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM. Abstract: CrystalDesigner is a tool for building, studying and visualising all kinds of crystal structures. CrystalDesigner is an ideal tool for both teaching and scientific studies. The software is intended to be used by students and teachers at colleges and universities, as well as in industrial research. What's new in CrystalDesigner 7.0? CrystalDesigner now allows visualisation of atoms on the corners of the co-ordination polyhedra. Further more, these atoms may be selected and if desirable deleted. If a corner atom is deleted, the co-ordination polyhedron will automatically be redrawn according to the new co-ordination. Beginning with this release it is also possible to record QuickTime movies. Additional main features: - Corner atoms of a co-ordination polyhedron may now be displayed and the size of the corner atoms may be adjusted by the end user - Colour shaded polyhedra may be displayed alternatively with black frames, colour frames or as previously without frames. - QuickTime movies may be created by adding frame by frame manually or by automatically recording all user actions. - Additional rotation controls have been added to allow a continuously rotation or a rotation by a given angle of the graphics. - Improved colour shading of atoms, bonds and polyhedra. - Support for hairlines when printing. - Online documentation (Mac OS 8.6 or higher). - Export of atom co-ordinates - - Density of the crystal structure is automatically calculated and displayed by using the unit cell view (Calculations assume 100% occupancy). - The distances to the nearest neighbours are now automatically displayed in the info window when an atom is selected by the end user. - Reduced prices - A hand full of bug fixes System requirements: - System 7.5 or higher - 4 MB available memory - 6 MB hard disk space - 68020 CPU or higher More information is available through Internet by visiting the home page of CrystalDesigner at or by sending . ********** ABSTRACT CROPPED ********** [Archived as /info-mac/sci/crystal-designer-70.hqx; 3182 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Feb 2000 From: "James D. Meiss" Subject: [*] Iterated Function Systems, version 1.0.4 Iterated Function Systems IFS Version 1.0.4 An iterated function system is a kind of dynamical system that often has a fractal attractor. One of the simplest is called the "Chaos game" and gives rise to the "Sierpinski triangle." The application IFS allows you to draw the fractal attractors for any iterated function system where the mappings are affine. It allows you to select a transformation using the mouse and zoom in to the fractal to see any level of detail desired. Iterated function systems are used by Hollywood to draw fractal landscapes, and have been proposed as an effective image compression scheme. This program is free, and may not be sold or included in any commercial compilation without explicit permission of the author. If you enjoy it, send me an email. If you don't enjoy it, tell me why! IFS requires a PowerPC Macintosh running MacOS 8.1 or greater. It also requires the openGL library, which is freely available from apple from the URL . [Archived as /info-mac/sci/ifs-104.hqx; 320 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Feb 2000 From: "Michael F. Kamprath" Subject: [*] Program Switcher v5.0.1 J - Japanese Version This is the Japanese language version of Program Switcher v5.0.1 Program Switcher is a convenient timesaving control panel that allows you to switch between the applications running on your System 7.1 or greater Macintosh via a simple two-key keystroke. It was inspired by the same function found in "Windows," but has been improved and transformed into a unique and fully configurable control panel that makes switching applications on the Macintosh as simple as pressing a couple of keys. Key features include: - The ability to switch, launch, quit, or hide any application with a simple keystroke - The ability to switch, hide, or close windows with a simple keystroke - Full support for the latest MacOS technologies, such as Appearance, Navigation Services, and Multiple Users. - Elegant, unobtrusive interface that makes the seemingly simple task of switching applications truly simple and easy to do. [Archived as /info-mac/gui/program-switcher-501-jp.hqx; 864 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Feb 2000 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com Subject: [*] SwitchRes 2.3.2J - Japanese version This is the Japanese version of the SwitchRes package. SwitchRes is a little utility that will allow you to switch the resolution of all your monitors. You can access to all the resolutions of all your displays in a simple, customizable menu. SwitchRes incorporates features from the Monitor Resolution, Monitor BitDepth, and Video Mirroring Control Strip Modules bundled with your system. You can use its menu in the Menu Bar, use its provided Control Strip Module, or click on the Finder Desktop with its Contextual Menu Plugin. SwitchRes has an extensive list of features: *You can show and use all available resolutions of your video card, not just those limited by your monitor. For example, 20 video modes are available on my PowerMac 7300 internal video board. Enjoy your Apple 15" monitor in 1024 x 768, or 640 x 480 in 120Hz ! *SwitchRes is totally configurable. You can define which resolutions are really accessible, and which will require a confirmation. *You can also create display sets which will allow you to change the resolution and the depth of all your monitors with just one mouse click, or just one key. With this new version, you can add scripts to display sets. That gives SwitchRes the ability to launch a script with just one key, or when an application is launched... *You can assign a specific set to an application, so that every time you use this application, your Mac will automatically switch to your predefined resolutions. You will find this extremely useful for most games. *You can save the position of the icons and the windows on your desktop, independently from one resolution to the other, unlike the Finder. The configuration is restored at startup. *You can script SwitchRes for resolutions and color depth changes. SwitchRes is even recordable: When SwitchRes is running, every resolution change is automatically recorded in the script editor [Archived as /info-mac/gui/switch-res-232-jp.hqx; 687 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Feb 2000 From: Leon McNeill Subject: [*] Ultima III (Exodus) fantasy role playing game 1.4 PPC Ultima III (Exodus) is a modern update of the original computer fantasy role playing game that served as inspiration for so many games that followed. Ultima III Macintosh features animated 32-bit color graphics, digital sound effects, a beautiful stereo soundtrack, characters that speak to you, and 3D raytraced dungeons. DANGER: You will become addicted to this game! Features new to version 1.4: o Many graphics now 32-bit (millions of colors) o Party organization interface greatly improved o Optional auto-heal feature o Character statistics screen can be used to trade and equip items o Minor improvements and bug fixes [Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/ultima-3-14-ppc.hqx; 3701 K] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 08:31:36 +0200 (IST) From: Michael Silverstein Subject: Font Organization Program Hi! I am looking for a program to organize fonts into groups both to get around the 128 font limit of system 7.5.5 and to reduce the memory burden by only 'activating' a group when I need it. Any suggestions? Thanks! Michael Silverstein Materials Engineering Technion ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 21:58:06 -0800 From: Dave Del Torto Subject: PBk G3/300 Battery problem Machine Info: PowerBook G3/300 MacOS 8.5.1 128 MB RAM 8 MB Disk Problem Description: Suddenly, both of the batteries (model# M4685, "Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series Lithium Ion Rechargable Battery) I use with my PowerBook G3/300 will no longer charge. If the machine is not plugged into AC power, the remaining charge on the batteries _does_ keep it running. Both batteries were functioning normally up until a week ago. On the batteries' external charge indicators, the newer battery (~8 months old) is showing three green LEDs (out of four), the older one (came new with the machine when they were first introduced, so it's ~18 mo's old) is showing one blinking green LED. When I run Apple's "Battery Recondition MacOS 8.5" I get this error: "No battery could be found, Please try and reseat it." I've tried "reseating" both batteries in both expansion slots, but nothing works. I also tried zapping the PRAM with Tech Tool 2.1.1, and doing the "shift-fn-ctrl-power" reset, but nothing seems to help. Side Note of Consequence: I once had the power (conditioning?) part repaired (and I believe replaced) under warranty by an Apple authorized repair shop. Since then the batteries have generally worked, but have on occasion demonstrated an unwillingness to charge, though this was usually temporary and a Restart often fixed it. Two questions: 1. Have any of you heard of this behavior and what's the workaround if you have? 2. If my PBk is over a year old (out of warranty) but the problem is being caused by a repair done while it was under warranty, does anyone have any experience that the repair center would provide a final fix under the warranty? ------------------------------ Date: 15 Feb 2000 09:26:18 +0000 From: bob cooke Subject: Quickmail Plug-ins Dear Info-mac, Is there a site for Quickmail plug-ins? I can't find any on CE's web page. Thanks Bob ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 06:06:50 -0500 (EST) From: Allan Hunter Subject: Uh oh, dead battery! It would appear that after 8 years of Mac ownership, I finally have a Mac with a dead battery: my 7100 get date and time amnesia if I turn off the UPS. If I only shut down and leave the UPS running, it retains date and time with no problem. That's the PRAM battery, right? Anyone know from whence I obtain a battery for a 7100, let alone have familiarity with the replacement thereof? 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