PsiCards ======== Version 1.50 - September 2000 from PocketIQ Introduction ------------ This program, Shareware version 1.50 for the Series 5, GeoFox, Osaris, Series 5mx, Revo, Series 7 and NetBook. This is designed to be the untimate card game program for EPOC machines. The Pack Of Cards In Your Hand! What makes it so is its impressive list of features: - Seven card games in one place: Spider, Montana, Solitare, FreeCell, Pyramid, Armistice and TriPeaks; - Full colour support for the Series 7, NetBook and any future Colour Devices; - Full support for the larger Series 7 & NetBook screens; - Full support for the smaller Revo and Osaris screens; - Full Scroll bar support for when cards do 'off' the bottom of the screen; - Full pen and keyboard control; - Full card animation; - Sound; - Full Game save feature (Registered users only); - User selectable animation speed and animated dealing (Registered users only); - Switch between Tap and drag card selection modes (Registered users only); - User selectable front screen picture, background colour (ER5 and later) and Card backs; - Multiple card layouts giving instant access to more then one game from the front screen; - High score tables (Registered users only) and game statistics; - The program is still evolving! This is your chance to influence the direction the development takes, including what future Card games are supported. Release History --------------- Release 1.5 1) Added seventh game, Armistice, to the list. 2) Added Osaris compatability. 3) Added Save and load game feature. 4) Added automated card removal for Solitaire. 5) Added Sound. 6) Added additional title screen graphic. 7) Added tap selection for card movement. 8) Added two more pack back designs. 9) Improved Game control on TriPeaks. 10) Double tap on front screen now runs game. 11) Black & White files now installed on 5mx, saves battery life and disk space. 12) Fixed some minor bugs. Release 1.4 icon displays correctly on the Series 5. Automated the selection of the Graphics file at installaton. Updated the Undo toolbar button to be in colour. Updated the card backs. Corrected problem with forign date formats. Release 1.3 is now fully compatable with the Revo, Series 7 and NetBook. Release 1.2 now handles EPOC32 operating system release 1.0. FreeCell added. Release 1.1 minor update, correcting a few bugs. Release 1.0 first release included: Spider, Montana, Solitaire Pyramid & TriPeaks. Future Releases --------------- There are no particular order or time scale for future releases but this will give you some idea of what to expect in the near future. - Full card movement animation on FreeCell. - Multiple player statistis records. - Support for the Symbian Quartz device (Palm Style) format. Future enhancement that may become a reality. - Additional card Layouts that can be included if desired. - The ability to tailor the front screen to give access to your favorite seven card games. - Card games will be modula to allow for reduced main program size and runtime memory usage; ease of distribution and installation of new card layouts. Remember, I am open to all your suggestions so keep them rolling in. Download Zip File Details ========================= The zip file should contain the following files: READMEpsicards.txt (this file) PsiCards.SIS (instalation file for PsiCards) INSTALLATION ------------ To install the program simply double-click PsiCards.sis file to install all the required files. Or use the "Install New Program" option in PSIWIN (EPOC Install). If you have the latest PSIWIN or EPOC Install then everything will happen automatically. If you don't have these then you need to get the installation file SETUP.EXE, which can be downloaded from Pocket IQ's Home Page or from www.psion.com. You can also copy the SIS files directly to your Psion 5, 5mx, Revo, Osaris, GeoFox Series 7 or NetBook and double select them to launch the install program. This will install the program and also install the PIQinfo.SIS file for the essential Pocket IQ common files and the SYSRAM1.SIS file to install the essential system files. The graphics file for either Black & White (Series 5 and 5mx, colour (Series 7 and Netbook), Revo or Osaris will be installed, if you wish to use PsiCards on a different machine type you will have to re-install to get the correct graphics. Please note, that if you try to run the game in a machine that requires different graphics then when you run PsiCards you will see an error message telling you that program files are missing: Please re-install. RUNNING THE PROGRAM ------------------- Start the program by selecting the 'Extras' from the Application bar and then 'PsiCards'. You are now ready to play! Full On-line help is provided and can be accessed from the Help menu. Disclaimer ========== Though every effort has been made to test this program and to ensure that there are no bugs, however, Pocket IQ nor the author can accept any responsibility for any loss or damage caused by the use or miss use of this program. Registration ============ To gain access to the high score track record, card animation options, access FreeCell and Armistice after 30 days and remove the Nag screens, you can register on line at www.packetiq.com. Comments and Suggestions ======================== If you have any comments on the program or suggestions for improvments and additions then please e-mail me at: DAVID@POCKETIQ.COM. Though I may not be able to reply directly, your comments and suggestions will be taken into account. Continued development of this and other projects relies on your support and comment. Now go have fun with this program! More information on Pocket IQ ============================= Pocket IQ are the market leaders in shareware development for the Palmtop community. We have a wide range of products available for your favourite PDA. For more information visit us online at http://www.pocketiq.com or contact our office at: 44 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QT Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1234 353970 David Steer January 2000