3D Purple Animated Cursors Version 1.0d

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/3DPCurPg.htm.

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Introduction

This is a collection of color coordinated 3D Purple Animated Cursors for Windows 95/98/ME or NT/2000. They replace all the standard Windows mouse pointers with animated versions, with many optional versions to choose from. Cursors for laptops or large monitors are included. It will also replace the "link" cursor whenever you use the "single click" setting for "folder options" in newer versions of Windows. Some of these cursors are identifed as 256 color cursors and will not display properly without the right video card and settings (see discussion on 256 Color Cursor Requirements for details). If possible, 16 Color alternatives have been provided, but the 256 Color ones look better.  These cursors lend some variety to the desktop and compliment the many themes available for Windows 95/98/ME. For installation see the "Instructions" below.

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Version History

Version 1.0  (11/30/98) -- Initial issue of 72 color coordinated 3D Purple Animated Cursors.

Version 1.0a (2/18/00) -- Updated readme file for new website (Geocities to XOOM).

Version 1.0b (10/5/00) -- Updated readme file for new URL (XOOM bought by NBCi).

Version 1.0c (6/28/01) -- Updated readme file for new website (NBCi out of business).

Version 1.0d (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 3DPCursr.zip file into a temporary folder using an unzip utility such as WinZip. It is preferable to keep the default folder of "\Temp\3DPurple", 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 "INSTAL3P.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 Purple Animated Cursors" entry. You should now see the 3D Purple 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 "3DPURPLE" 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 "ap", "app" or "apps" in their name and the "busy" cursors have "bu", "bus", or "busy" in their name. (Sorry for the variations, but it's due to the limit of 8 characters in the file name when using an "inf" installation file.) All "application in background" cursors can also be used as the normal cursor. Cursors ending in "L" or "M" are larger cursors designed for laptop computers or large monitors. Cursors ending in "C" are 256 color cursors (see special instructions below for their use). Cursors with "link" are able to be used as the browser cursor for IE4 if you have Windows 98. Cursor 3dpbusy8.ani is a 60 second timer and can be used to measure waiting time for your applications.

To uninstall:

1. Select new cursors that are not in the "\Cursors\3DPURPLE" directory for your default cursors using Steps 2-5 under Installation. When done, go to Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, select "3D Purple 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\3DPURPLE" in your default windows folder. Do NOT delete your "\Cursors" folder!


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256 Color Cursor Requirements

For those cursors in this set identifed as 256 color cursors, you must have a true or high color video card set higher than 256 colors and Windows 95 "Plus!" or Windows 98 or an equivalent second party software installed to take advantage of the intended colors. If you don't, they will display but look "muddy." You enable 256 color icons and cursors by going to Control Panel, then Display Properties, then "Plus!" in Win95 or "Effects" in Windows 98 and seleting the box for "Show icons using all possible colors". If you do not have "Plus!" or Windows 98, you can use "Microangelo Engineer" (shareware) or "MULEVEL" (freeware). "MULEVEL" is available from the 3D Purple Animated Cursors home page.


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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!) Unzipping the zipped file or any of its contents consitutes acceptance of this disclaimer and of the license.

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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 possibly 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. I have borrowed some ideas or converted interesting art from others and want to give them credit, as appropriate.

To start with, I have used ideas developed from my other color coordinated cursor sets. They are available at these 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 3D Maroon Animated Cursors contain sports related cursors not carried in the other sets, but which can be used with any of them.

The original animations for the standard cursors used in the first 3D Green Animated Cursor set were modeled after a freeware blue 3D animated and static cursor set developed by Chris Prescott. I wish to thank him for permission to use his ideas. His cursor set is available at http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Park/4467.
The animated color star and atom were made by me based on animated gifs by Matt Brown. (As this was done frame by frame without a conversion program, it was not an easy task and was especially challenging when trying to make it work in 16 colors.) They are used with his permission. The gold colored star is from a gold set of cursors by Matt, and again is used with his permission. The internet address I had for Matt is no longer valid.  (The purple colored stars are drawn by me, with one modeled on Matt's animation.)
The 256 color spinning "no" symbol was originally drawn by Tumi, similar to my 16 color animation, and has some modifications by me. It is used with his permission. The 256 color spinning question mark was drawn by me based on an animation by Tumi. Tumi's web page is at http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Quad/2914.
The animated clock cursors have unique animations, but the drawing was based on a clock cursor I saw by Juan C. Pradas-Bergnes. His web site is at http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/1939.
The alternate version of "Wipe Out" is a modification of my original cursor sent to me by Ombra B. Brown (used with permission). The sleepy eyes cursor is based on a modification idea from O. B. Brown.
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 Purple Animated Cursor Scheme "ZIP" File List for Version 1.0d
3dpalt.ani       - "UpArrow" or alternate cursor
3dpalt2.ani      - "UpArrow" jumping cursor
3dpap11C.ani	 - "application starting" 256 color spinning CDROM
3dpap13C.ani	 - "application starting" orbiting balls
3dpapp10.ani     - "application starting" 16 color spinning CDROM
3dpapp12.ani     - "application starting" sleepy eyes
3dpapps1.ani     - "application starting" vertical rotating hourglass
3dpapps2.ani     - "application starting" blinking eyes
3dpapps3.ani     - "application starting" wagging tail
3dpapps4.ani     - "application starting" stopwatch
3dpapps5.ani     - "application starting" shy tail
3dpapps6.ani     - "application starting" all tied up
3dpapps7.ani     - "application starting" Win flag
3dpapps8.ani     - "application starting" bouncing ball
3dpapps9.ani     - "application starting" footsteps
3dparr1C.ani	 - "arrow" color changing cursor
3dparro2.ani     - "arrow" crumbling cursor
3dparro3.ani     - "arrow" fading cursor
3dparroL.cur	 - "arrow" cursor - large size for laptops
3dparroM.cur	 - "arrow" cursor - medium size for large screens
3dparrow.cur     - "arrow" cursor
3dpbeam.cur      - "Ibeam" or text select
3dpbeam1.ani	 - "Ibeam" or text select pulsing
3dpbeam2.cur     - "Ibeam" or text select alternate version
3dpbeamL.cur	 - "Ibeam" or text select - large size for laptops
3dpbeamM.cur	 - "Ibeam" or text select - medium size for large screens
3dpbu12C.ani	 - "wait" 256 color rotating star
3dpbu13C.ani	 - "wait" 256 color rotating star without background
3dpbu15C.ani	 - "wait" 256 color rotating atom
3dpbu19C.ani     - "wait" spinning colored disc
3dpbu20C.ani     - "wait" gold rotating star
3dpbu21C.ani     - "wait" purple 6 point rotating star
3dpbu22C.ani     - "wait" purple 8 point rotating star
3dpbu23C.ani     - "wait" purple orbiting balls version 1
3dpbu24C.ani     - "wait" purple orbiting balls version 2
3dpbus10.ani     - "wait" roving eyes
3dpbus11.ani     - "wait" 16 color rotating star
3dpbus14.ani     - "wait" 16 color rotating atom
3dpbus16.ani     - "wait" "wipe out"
3dpbus17.ani     - "wait" "wipe out" alternate version
3dpbus18.ani    - "wait" purple walking shoe
3dpbusy1.ani     - "wait" vertical rotating hourglass
3dpbusy2.ani     - "wait" stopwatch
3dpbusy3.ani     - "wait" metronome
3dpbusy4.ani     - "wait" sleeping
3dpbusy5.ani     - "wait" pulsing heart
3dpbusy6.ani     - "wait" pendulum clock
3dpbusy7.ani     - "wait" crazy pendulum clock
3dpbusy8.ani     - "wait" 60 second timer
3dpbusy9.ani     - "wait" clock second hand
3dpcros1.ani	 - "crosshair" or precision select pulsing
3dpcrosL.cur	 - "crosshair" or precision select - large size for laptops
3dpcrosM.cur	 - "crosshair" or precision select - medium size for large screens
3dpcross.cur     - "crosshair" or precision select
3dpdiagl.ani     - "SizeNWSE" or diagonal move cursor
3dpdiagr.ani     - "SizeSWNE" or diagonal move cursor
3dphelp.ani      - "help" cursor
3dphelp2.ani     - "help" cursor red changing to purple question mark
3dphelpC.ani     - "help" cursor with rotating 256 color 3D red question mark
3dphor.ani       - "SizeWE" or horizontal move cursor
3dplink.cur	 - "link" pointing hand
3dplink2.ani	 - "link" pointing hand with moving thumb
3dplink3.ani	 - "link" pointing hand with moving pointer
3dplink4.ani	 - "link" pointing right hand with moving thumb
3dplinkR.cur	 - "link" pointing right hand
3dpmove.ani      - "SizeAll" or move cursor
3dpno.ani        - "no" cursor with rotating sign
3dpno2.ani       - "no" cursor with word "no"
3dpnoC.ani       - "no" cursor with rotating 256 color 3D no sign
3dppen.ani       - "NWPen" or handwriting cursor (purple pen)
3dppen2.ani      - "NWPen" rotating purple pencil
3dpvert.ani      - "SizeNS" or vertical move cursor
file_id.diz      - short description (BBS) file
INSTAL3P.INF	 - registry file to install the cursor scheme
pad_file.xml     - ASP format file description
Readme.txt	 - this readme file

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