Mousetext toolbox

["ict@ccess" <gids.rs@sasktel.net>]

For those of you who still enjoy applesoft programming, here it is.  I
finally gone and done did it.  I have for the most part completed an
applesoft toolbox that adds virtually unlimited power to applesoft.
That is, up to the size of the hard drive and not so limited by RAM.

With this toolbox you can:

	1) create sophisticated mouse text screens in minutes
	2) full mouse support
	3) create and click on up to 55 buttons per screen
	4) create and select drop down menus (max: 8)
	5) over 40 enhanced applesoft ampersand commands at your disposal
	6) quick load of most files - no more chr$(4) commands
	7) the toolbox has a very small footprint size compared to same thing
done in applesoft
	main toolbox is only 4096 bytes;   menus, buttons, window definitions
and a capture buffer take up another 4096 bytes
	8) applesoft programs are a fraction of the size due to help
instructions, screen
	 creation and REMarks are no longer needed within the program
	9) ML commands are much faster than interpreted applesoft commands,
so
	overall, programs are much faster


minimum requirements: enhanced IIe with mousetext characters, 80 col
card and mouse

Once I have created the &SAVE file command, then basic.system can be
totally eliminated, thus making almost 10kb available to your
programs.

Included in the demo is a multitude of mousetext screens I have
created.  I am releasing this toolbox in the hopes that it will
stimulate programming for the Apple II again.  Especially for
beginners. I am releasing this software as TradeWare.  Meaning, if you
use this toolbox then I would like a copy of the program that you
created with this toolbox or any other programs you may have created.

Imagine quick and easy navigation between programs and games, quick
view of files (applesoft, text, binary listings, graphics), more
visually pleasing programs and games, Image all those Eamon text
adventures with a compass for easy direction clicking and automatic
map creation to show the rooms you have visited.

I'm sure you get the picture

You can download the toolbox demo here:

disk image:    www.pv3.ca/Apple/Mousetext.demo.2mg.zip
extended command set:  www.pv3.ca/Apple/Extended%20commands.txt

enjoy!

Rob