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Where name is the name of the sequence.
name??.gif
is a animated sequence that is displayed prior to the wheels spinning,
such as a poker machine with the handle falling. The sequence should allow for
three symbols, each 80 pixels by 80 pixels, to be displayed spinning in the centre
of the screen.
name.gif
is a file of the symbols to be displayed on the wheel. It consists of 8
symbols (4 across by 2 down) each 80 pixels by 80 pixels. The first symbol (top
left hand corner) should be the wild symbol. The other symbols can be anything,
but you may wish to give them a name in the configuration file. See the section on
Special Configurations
.
5.6
Using Pack
The
Pack
program is a DOS program that packs the individual frame files into one
sequence file.
A frame file is a single frame graphics file in the GIF format.
A sequence file is the file which is sent to the Touch Score system for display.
Invoke the Pack program by typing
pack
.
The program will prompt for :
1. The name of the sequence
2. The type of Touch Scorer
3. The type of the sequence
4. The title of the sequence
5. Whether palette copying is to take place
Alternatively,
Pack
may be invoked with these responses on the command line,
allowing
Pack
to be used from within a batch file.
eg.
PACK myfile 2 4 "My first attempt" 2
Each parameter is discussed below.
