Kidsketch

INSTRUCTIONS

KIDSKETCH.PRG by D.A. Brumleve, c1987

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KIDSKETCH.PRG  & KIDSKETCH.PI1 are the
only files needed to enjoy this prg.
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The program is mouse-controlled and runs
only in low resolution.  A "HELP" file
provides detailed instructions, if needed.
Reading ability is required to take
advantage of many of the options, but
non-readers can use the program with help.
The arrow boxes respond differently to
right- and left-button signals, so the
program is not recommended for very
young children.

This KIDPRG is written in GFA BASIC. 
Most previous KIDPRGS were written in
ST BASIC and compiled with the LDW Compiler. 
KIDPRGS cover a variety of computer-use
categories and are intended to introduce
the young child to computers as well as
to provide entertainment and/or instruction.
The search string "KIDPRGS" will elicit a
listing of all such programs in the ST
Libraries on GEnie.

KIDSKETCH was written to experiment with
several commands in GFA which were not
available in ST BASIC, most notably the
"Draw To", "Sget/Sput", "Bget/Bput",
"Alert", and "Fileselect" commands.  GFA
turns out to be such a very fast language
that I had to add a pause during drawing
to allow the user's reflexes time to
respond to the screen!

Your feedback is welcome.  Address mail
to T.BRUMLEVE on GEnie.

Hope your children enjoy this one as much
as our five have!*

D.A. Brumleve

*The oldest of these, Danny (age 8),
provided much help in de-bugging this
program.

BOOK / MAGAZINE REVIEWS (1)

ST Format · January, 1991Rating: ***