3D Maroon Animated Cursors Version 1.1d

Copyright 1998-2001 by W. J. Harnden, Jr., all rights reserved. For personal use only, all other uses require permission from the copyright holder (email joescursors@yahoo.com).

Latest version available at http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DMCurPg.htm.

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Introduction

This is a collection of color coordinated "flat" 3D Maroon Animated Cursors for Windows 95/98/ME or NT/2000 with a common sports theme for those whose school or team colors are maroon. They replace all the standard Windows mouse pointers with animated versions, with many optional versions to choose from. It will also replace the "link" cursor whenever you use the "single click" setting for "folder options" in newer versions of Windows. They are all 16 color cursors and will work with all 256K or above video setups. Since maroon is too dark to use the common 3D cursor shape, it uses a thick flat cursor to get the 3D effect. The lighting perspective of these cursors is different than in my red set of cursors, so many of them can be used as a contrasting variation with those in that set. The sports cusors can be used with my other sets also. For installation of these cursors see the "Instructions" below.

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Version History

Version 1.0  (11/03/98) -- Initial issue of 15 color coordinated 3D Maroon Animated Cursors.

Version 1.1  (11/12/98) -- Added 30 new animated cursors, including new and original sports cursors for football, basketball, soccer and tennis. Total of 45 cursors in set.

Version 1.1a (2/18/00) -- Updated readme file for new website (Geocities to XOOM).

Version 1.1b (10/5/00) -- Updated readme file for new URL (XOOM bought by NBCi).

Version 1.1c (6/28/01) -- Updated readme file for new website (NBCi out of business).

Version 1.1d (8/11/01) -- Updated readme file for new website (theGlobe out of business). Added "pad" file and fine tuned installation file.

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Instructions for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000

General

The installation file is designed to work with all normal default Windows installations. If you have a non-standard installation you can copy the cursors to your cursor folder after unzipping them and install them from Control Panel individually. If you are not familiar with the terms used in these directions, get help from someone who is to do this installation.

Installation

1. Unzip the 3DMCursr.zip file into a temporary folder using an unzip utility such as WinZip. It is preferable to keep the default folder of "\Temp\3DMaroon", otherwise type in the folder used when prompted during installation for the "downloaded files". In Windows Explorer, go to the temporary folder you just made and right click on "INSTAL3M.INF". Select (double click) "Install". You should see a message that the cursor files are being copied to your computer.

2. In Control Panel, double click on "Mouse" for Mouse Properties. Click on "Pointers" in Mouse Properties.

3. Under "Scheme", click on the arrow for the drop down menu and double click on the "3D Maroon Animated Cursors" entry. You should now see the 3D Maroon Animated Cursors for each default mouse pointer.

4. To keep the set shown, just click on "Apply" and go to step 5. To change any of the cursors, select that cursor and click on "Browse", double click on the "3DMaroon" folder, then select the new cursor desired from those listed. Highlight the desired cursor and click "Open." You should now see the new cursor shown for that event. Continue this until you have all the cursors the way you want. At this time you may want to save this as a custom scheme. Type in a scheme name and click on "Save As". To initiate the new cursors, click on "Apply".

5. Exit Mouse Properties and Control Panel. Delete your temporary folder. You're done! 

Note:  The "application in background" cursors have "apps" in their name and the "busy" cursors have "bus" in their name. All "app" cursors can also be used as the normal cursor. Cursors ending in "L" or "M" are larger cursors designed for laptop computers. The cursors with "link" are able to be used as the browser cursor for IE4 if you have Windows 98.

To uninstall:

1. Select new cursors that are not in the "\Cursors\3DMaroon" directory for your default cursors using Steps 2-5 under Installation. When done, go to Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, select "3D Maroon Animated Cursors", and select "Add/Remove". This removes all the cursors and registry entries that were installed.

2. In Windows Explorer, delete empty folder "\Cursors\3DMaroon" in your default windows folder. Do NOT delete your "\Cursors" folder!


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License

These files are copyrighted and being released as freeware for personal, non-profit use only. If you wish to use ANY of these cursors for ANY OTHER USE than the ones stated above, send a request for permission via email to joescursors@yahoo.com. 

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Disclaimer of Warranty

These cursor files are "AS IS" and come WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Because of the various hardware and software environments into which these cursors may be put, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. You take full responsibility for their use, suitability, and consequences. They are not guaranteed to work on your computer or your application. You should perform your own virus screenings and perform your own tests for suitability. The user must assume the entire risk of using these files, including their installation. If your computer crashes, I am NOT responsible, nor am I responsible for any collateral damages or consequences of any kind. YOU are the ONLY one responsible for their use.  (Remember you got this for free!)

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EPILEPSY WARNING

Although intentionally made without "flashing" animations, this warning is provided for your benefit. These cursors are animated and could induce epileptic seizures in those with epilepsy. These problems can arise even in those who have not been previously diagnosed with the condition. If you notice any unusual conditions develop (seizures, loss of awareness, etc.), STOP USING THESE CURSORS IMMEDIATELY and seek medical aid.

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Credits

This cursor set is my original work. It is a "flat" 3D set that I made at popular request. It uses ideas from my previous color coordinated cursor sets. My other sets average over 60 cursors each and use the "classic" 3D shape, with the exception of the inverse cursors. My other sets are available on these web pages:

3D Green Animated Cursors       - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DGCurPg.htm
3D Red Animated Cursors         - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DRCurPg.htm
3D Yellow Animated Cursors      - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DYCurPg.htm
3D Orange Animated Cursors      - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DOCurPg.htm
3D Blue2 Animated Cursors       - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DB2CrPg.htm
3D Maroon Animated Cursors      - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DMCurPg.htm
3D Purple Animated Cursors      - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DPCurPg.htm
Flat Blue Animated Cursors	- http://joescursors.tripod.com/FBCurPg.htm
Neon Animated Cursors           - http://joescursors.tripod.com/NeonCrPg.htm
High Visibility Animated Cursors- http://joescursors.tripod.com/HVCurPg.htm
Animated Inverse Cursor Scheme  - http://joescursors.tripod.com/AniInvPg.htm
Christmas Animated Cursors      - http://joescursors.tripod.com/CHCurPg.htm
New Year Animated Cursors       - http://joescursors.tripod.com/NYCurPg.htm

The sports cursors are unique to this set. The small american football cusor is a 16 color one I made based on a 256 color one originally done by Todd Martin that I saw on the internet. The rest are original drawings made by me, but I'm obviously not the first to think of rolling or bouncing balls or kicking goals.

A few "application in background" cursors have animations similar to Windows theme cursors to allow substitution of this cursor set into themes. For the cursor with a Windows flag, the copyright for the flag belongs to Microsoft.

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3D Maroon Animated Cursor Scheme "ZIP" File List for Version 1.1d

3dmalt.ani       - "UpArrow" or alternate cursor
3dmapps.ani      - "application starting" rotating hourglass
3dmapps2.ani     - "application starting" spinning CDROM
3dmapps3.ani     - "application starting" blinking eyes
3dmapps4.ani     - "application starting" stopwatch
3dmapps5.ani     - "application starting" bouncing tennis ball
3dmapps6.ani     - "application starting" footsteps
3dmapps7.ani     - "application starting" Win flag
3dmapps8.ani     - "application starting" wagging tail
3dmapps9.ani     - "application starting" shy tail
3dmarro2.ani     - "arrow" small rotating american football cursor
3dmarro3.ani     - "arrow" rotating basketball with arrow
3dmarro4.ani     - "arrow" rotating soccer ball with arrow
3dmarroL.cur	 - "arrow" cursor - large size for laptops
3dmarroM.cur	 - "arrow" cursor - medium size for large screens
3dmarrow.cur     - "arrow" cursor
3dmbeam.cur      - "Ibeam" or text select
3dmbus10.ani     - "wait" roving eyes
3dmbus11.ani     - "wait" walking shoe
3dmbus12.ani     - "wait" sleeping
3dmbus13.ani     - "wait" pulsing heart
3dmbus14.ani     - "wait" sweep second hand
3dmbus15.ani     - "wait" "wipe out"
3dmbusy.ani      - "wait" vertical rotating hourglass
3dmbusy2.ani     - "wait" field goal (american football)
3dmbusy3.ani     - "wait" rotating american football
3dmbusy4.ani     - "wait" rotating basketball
3dmbusy5.ani     - "wait" bouncing basketball
3dmbusy6.ani     - "wait" rotating soccer ball
3dmbusy7.ani     - "wait" bouncing soccer ball
3dmbusy8.ani     - "wait" bouncing tennis ball with racket
3dmbusy9.ani     - "wait" stopwatch
3dmcross.cur     - "crosshair" or precision select
3dmdiagl.ani     - "SizeNWSE" or diagonal move cursor
3dmdiagr.ani     - "SizeSWNE" or diagonal move cursor
3dmhelp.ani      - "help" cursor
3dmhor.ani       - "SizeWE" or horizontal move cursor
3dmlink.cur	 - "link" pointing hand
3dmlink2.ani	 - "link" pointing hand with moving thumb
3dmmove.ani      - "SizeAll" or move cursor
3dmno.ani        - "no" cursor with rotating sign
3dmno2.ani       - "no" cursor with word No
3dmpen.ani       - "NWPen" or handwriting cursor
3dmpen2.ani      - "NWPen" rotating pencil
3dmvert.ani      - "SizeNS" or vertical move cursor
file_id.diz      - short description (BBS) file
INSTAL3M.INF	 - registry file to install the cursor scheme
pad_file.xml     - ASP format file description
Readme.txt	 - this readme file

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