           * * *         Doodle ver. 1.1         * * * 
 
           * * *   Copr. 1998 Rosevear Software  * * * 
 
           * * *  http://users.abac.com/jroseve  * * * 
 
Doodle is a simple program with two purposes:  (1)It helps computer  
users learn mouse skills.  Considerable skill and coordination are  
required to hold the mouse, control its position in two dimensions, and  
operate its buttons.  Doodle provides an entertaining way to develop  
these skills.  (2) Mice and mouse drivers don't always do what you  
expect.  Doodle provides an easy way to test the buttons and x/y control  
of a 1- 2- or 3-button mouse and its driver. 
 
What Doodle does:  It draws by leaving a trail of text characters  
wherever the cursor goes.  While the left/center/right button is pressed  
it draws with the character 'L'/'C'/'R'.  While no button is pressed it  
draws with blanks (ASCII 32).  Use blanks to erase previously drawn  
characters.  Doodle can also send the picture created to your printer. 
 
Using Doodle:  Start Doodle by running file doodle.exe.  See your  
operating system documentation if you don't know how to do this.  While  
Doodle is running your mouse buttons will draw as stated above only if  
you have a three-button mouse and it is properly set up.  If your center  
button is disabled or your mouse has only two buttons, then only 'L' and  
'R' will be drawn.  To exit from Doodle press the escape (Esc) key on  
your keyboard. 
 
To start Doodle with printing enabled:  Run doodle with "print" as the  
first argument.  For example, in DOS enter this on the command line  
(followed by pressing the Enter key): 
 
doodle print 
 
Doodle will send the picture created to the printer when the program  
exits.  Make sure that your printer is ready. 
 
Special requirements:  Doodle requires a pc, a mouse and a printer (if  
you wish to print). 
 
Changes:  This new version (1.1) of Doodle can print. 
 
Doodle is Freeware.  You may distribute Doodle, but you may not sell it  
for profit.  Always include this file when you distribute Doodle. 
       
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Joseph Rosevear 
jroseve@abac.com 
Rosevear Software 
