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                This is Michis DialogKiste MDK V3.01
                By Michi Schuster 1997,1998
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MDK is a "what you see is what you get"- like gui-dialog 
editor for ALLEGRO with DJGPP v3.0 or higher. It produces C-output. 
MDK itself is written in C++ (though my C++ source is not too good...)



What you need to compile:

+ DJGPP 2.xx (also C++ compiler!!!!)
+ Allegro 3.xx


What you need to run:

+ VESA modes on your vga card
  (I've heard about a problem with some vga cards with no vesa driver installed)


How to compile

+ run install.bat 
  ( or use the rhide-project file in \src)



New since v2.71:

+ Handles *all* Allegro GUI-objects

+ Allegro grabber (v3.0) is integrated into MDK for optimized handling of
  bitmap objects

+ 32bit color support (also for C-output)

+ C-output highly improved (added initialisation functions)

+ keyboard - proc completely rearranged

+ Placing of objects enabled (e.g. placing an object to the top of all others)

+ Optimzed blitting technique for the desktop

+ Added shortcuts for desktop operations (e.g. CTRK + C for copy)

+ Added help system (same as Allegro Grabber by Doug Eleveld / Shawn Hargreaves)

+ Added start-up menu

+ Added different mouse-styles 

+ Added new user setup

+ Added viewer for mouse position

Changes from v3.0 to v3.01:

+ Cleared a bug in Setup menus (some values weren't editable)

+ Cleared a bug occured when copying sliders (NULL pointer)

+ Cleared a bug in the color Dialog (mouse range)

+ Added a viewer for mouse position



General:

+ MICHIS DIALOGKISTE writes two outputfiles:
   - An Allegro-syntax C- Output file. (*.C or *.H or *.CC)
   - An intern format which is necessary for reload. (*.MDK)

+ Inputfiles have the extension *.MDK

+ Once you've changed the options (click OPTIONS) MICHIS DIALOGKISTE writes 
  a ``CONFIG.CFG''-ASC- File.

For more information click HELP in the programm.


Copyrights:
(just like Shawn) 

   You may use, modify, redistribute, and generally hack it about in any 
   way you like, but if you do you must send me something in exchange, 

   Also this could be complimentary copy of a game, an  addition or 
   improvement to  MichisDialogkiste,a bug report, some money (this is
   particularly encouraged if you use in a commercialproduct) or a picture 
   of your girlfriend ;-)
   
   *************************** Please notice ****************************
   I collect postcards. I would be delighted if someone using the program
   will send me a card.
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   If you redistribute parts of MichisDialogkiste or make a game 
   using it, it would be nice if you mentioned me somewhere in the credits,
   but if you just want to pinch a few routines that is OK too. 
   I'll trust you not to rip me off.

Michi Schuster, 1997
Address:

Michael Schuster
Erlachstr. 13
91301 Forchheim
Germany



