GFA Help files -------------- July 13, 1992 DISCLAIMER: Since these routines are all based on GFA commands I cannot assume any responsibility for the physical or mental well being caused by the use, misuse, abuse or inability to understand and\or use this information. I also make no guarantees or warranties, either expessed or implied, as to the compatibility of this information with any application. You the user, by using this information, agree to accept ALL responsibility for any and all events arising from the use OF this information. I've tested this information using GFA 3.07 & 3.5E on a 1040ST w\TOS1.2 and on an STe w\TOS 1.6. The routines as they are DO WORK under these conditions. In accordance with the aforementioned Disclaimer I cannot guarantee that they will work for you and absolve myself of all responsibility under the above terms. These Help Files are intended mostly for the novice programmer... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- These files are FREEWARE. You are free to do anything you like with them. SORT_1 .LST --> A "Sort By Criteria" example. SORT_2 .LST --> A "Shell Sort" and "Quick Sort" example. UNCLERAM.LST --> The Source Code for UncleRam. The DA which returns the amount of Free RAM in your computer. CURSOR .LST --> Let's you create & move a cursor about the screen. PALETTE .LST --> Save and Restore Desktop colours from your program. BASEPAGE.LST --> Reads a directory and determines which files are folders and which are not. MKSTATE .LST --> Detect and display CONTROL, ALT & SHIFT key values, mouse position and button status. ALERT .LST --> Create 5 line alerts, W-I-D-E button boxes and a few other alert tricks. ERROR .LST --> How to avert most of YOUR program crashes. ERROR_2 .LST --> How to call up any error you like. FASTBIT .LST --> How to turn a programs "FastBit" on and off. Setting a FastBit on a machine with TOS 1.2 or older has no effect on loading speed. Enjoy !