3D Green Animated Cursors Version 2.1e Copyright 1998-2001 by W. J. Harnden, Jr., all rights reserved. These cursors are released for personal, non-profit use only, for any other use contact the author at joescursors@yahoo.com. Latest version available at http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DGCurPg.htm. Use "Word Wrap" to view this file. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction This is a collection of color coordinated 3D Green Animated Cursors for Windows 95/98/ME or NT/2000. They replace all the standard Windows mouse pointers with animated versions, with many optional versions to choose from. It will also replace the "link" cursor whenever you use the "single click" setting for "folder options" in newer versions of Windows. Some of these cursors are identifed as 256 color cursors and will not display properly without the right video card and settings (see discussion on 256 Color Cursor Requirements for details). If possible, 16 Color alternatives have been provided, but the 256 Color ones look better. These cursors lend some variety to the desktop and compliment the many themes available for Windows 95/98/ME. These cursors are also usable with NT/2000. For installation see the "Instructions" below. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version History Version 1.0 (2/10/97) -- Initial issue of 14 color coordinated 3D Green Animated Cursors. Version 1.1 (2/28/97) -- Added two new "application in background" animated cursors. Minor improvements to "busy" cursor. Updated documentation. Version 1.2 (3/30/97) -- Added four new "busy" animated cursors and updated credits in readme file. Version 1.3 (4/21/97) -- Added 256 color versions of 3D colored star and atom cursors (major improvement in looks!). Added a 60 second "timer" cursor, so you can see how long you are waiting for applications to start. Version 1.4 (1/2/98) -- Added two new "busy" and one new "application in background" animated cursor, added a registry file, and updated instructions for easier installation. Version 2.0 (6/20/98) -- Reworked all existing animated and static cursors and added 21 new cursors (47 total). Version 2.1 (7/27/98) -- Added laptop cursors, more standard animated cursors, Win98/IE4 browser cursors, and a manually initiated install/uninstall (60 cursors total). Version 2.1a (11/10/98)-- Cleaned up right hand link cursor animation and minor update to installation and readme files. Version 2.1b (2/18/00) -- Updated readme file for new website (Geocities to XOOM). Version 2.1c (10/5/00) -- Updated readme file for new URL (XOOM bought by NBCi). Version 2.1d (6/28/01) -- Updated readme file for new website (NBCi out of business). Version 2.1e (8/11/01) -- Updated readme file for new website (theGlobe out of business). Added "pad" file and fine tuned installation file. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instructions for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 General The installation file is designed to work with all normal default Windows installations. If you have a non-standard installation you can copy the cursors to your cursor folder after unzipping them and install them from Control Panel individually. If you are installing this over an old installation of 3D Green Animated Cursors, you will need to delete the old folder "\Windows\Cursors\3DGreen" when you are done. If you are not familiar with the terms used in these directions, get help from someone who is to do this installation. Installation 1. Unzip the 3DGCursr.zip file into a temporary folder using an unzip utility such as WinZip. It is preferable to keep the default folder of "\Temp\3DGreen2", otherwise type in the folder used when prompted during installation for the "downloaded files". In Windows Explorer, go to the temporary folder you just made and right click on "Instal3G.inf". Select (double click) "Install". You should see a message that the cursor files are being copied to your computer. 2. In Control Panel, double click on "Mouse" for Mouse Properties. Click on "Pointers" in Mouse Properties. 3. Under "Scheme", click on the arrow for the drop down menu and double click on the "3D Green Animated Cursors" entry. You should now see the 3D Green Animated Cursors for each default mouse pointer. 4. To keep the set shown, just click on "Apply" and go to step 5. To change any of the cursors, select that cursor and click on "Browse", double click on the "3DGreen2" folder, then select the new cursor desired from those listed. Highlight the desired cursor and click "Open." You should now see the new cursor shown for that event. Continue this until you have all the cursors the way you want. At this time you may want to save this as a custom scheme. Type in a scheme name and click on "Save As". To initiate the new cursors, click on "Apply". 5. Exit Mouse Properties and Control Panel. Delete your temporary folder. You're done! Note: The "application in background" cursors have "app" in their name and the "busy" cursors have "bus" in their name. All "app" cursors can also be used as the normal cursor. Cursors ending in "L" are larger cursors designed for laptop computers. Cursors ending in "C" are 256 color cursors (see special instructions below for their use). Cursors with "link" are able to be used as the browser cursor for IE4 if you have Windows 98. Cursor 3dgbusy8.ani is a 60 second timer and can be used to measure waiting time for your applications. To uninstall: 1. Select new cursors that are not in the "\Cursors\3DGreen2" directory for your default cursors using Steps 2-5 under Installation. When done, go to Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, select "3D Green Animated Cursors", and select "Add/Remove". This removes all the cursors and registry entries that were installed. 2. In Windows Explorer, delete empty folder "\Cursors\3DGreen2" in your default windows folder. Do NOT delete your "\Cursors" folder! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 256 Color Cursor Requirements For those cursors in this set identifed as 256 color cursors, you must have a true or high color video card set higher than 256 colors and Windows 95 "Plus!" or Windows 98 or an equivalent second party software installed to take advantage of the intended colors. If you don't, they will display but look "muddy." You enable 256 color icons and cursors by going to Control Panel, then Display Properties, then "Plus!" in Win95 or "Effects" in Windows 98 and seleting the box for "Show icons using all possible colors". If you do not have "Plus!" or Windows 98, you can use "Microangelo Engineer" (shareware) or "MULEVEL" (freeware). "MULEVEL" is available from the 3D Green Animated Cursors home page. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- License These files are copyrighted and being released as freeware for personal, non-profit use only. If you wish to use ANY of these cursors for ANY OTHER USE than the ones stated above, send a request for permission via email to joescursors@yahoo.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer of Warranty These cursor files are "AS IS" and come WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Because of the various hardware and software environments into which these cursors may be put, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. You take full responsibility for their use, suitability, and consequences. They are not guaranteed to work on your computer or your application. You should perform your own virus screenings and perform your own tests for suitability. The user must assume the entire risk of using these files, including their installation. If your computer crashes, I am NOT responsible, nor am I responsible for any collateral damages or consequences of any kind. YOU are the ONLY one responsible for their use. (Remember you got this for free!) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPILEPSY WARNING Although intentionally made without "flashing" animations, this warning is provided for your benefit. These cursors are animated and could induce epileptic seizures in those with epilepsy. These problems can arise even in those who have not been previously diagnosed with the condition. If you notice any unusual conditions develop (seizures, loss of awareness, etc.), STOP USING THESE CURSORS IMMEDIATELY and seek medical aid. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Credits This cursor set is my original work. I have borrowed some ideas or converted interesting art from others and want to give them credit. To start with, I have used ideas developed from my other color coordinated cursor sets. They are available at these pages: 3D Green Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DGCurPg.htm 3D Red Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DRCurPg.htm 3D Yellow Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DYCurPg.htm 3D Orange Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DOCurPg.htm 3D Blue2 Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DB2CrPg.htm 3D Maroon Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DMCurPg.htm 3D Purple Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DPCurPg.htm Flat Blue Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/FBCurPg.htm Neon Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/NeonCrPg.htm High Visibility Animated Cursors- http://joescursors.tripod.com/HVCurPg.htm Animated Inverse Cursor Scheme - http://joescursors.tripod.com/AniInvPg.htm Christmas Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/CHCurPg.htm New Year Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/NYCurPg.htm The original animations for the standard cursors used in the 3D Green Animated Cursor set were modeled after a freeware blue 3D animated and static cursor set developed by Chris Prescott. I wish to thank him for permission to use his ideas. His cursor set is available at http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Park/4467. The animated color star and atom were made by me based on animated gifs by Matt Brown. (As this was done frame by frame without a conversion program, it was not an easy task.) They are used with his permission. The internet address I had for Matt is no longer valid. The animated clock cursors were based on a clock cursor I saw by Juan C. Pradas-Bergnes. A few "application in background" cursors have animations similar to Windows theme cursors to allow substitution of this cursor set into themes. For the cursor with a Windows flag, the copyright for the flag belongs to Microsoft. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3D Green Animated Cursor Scheme "ZIP" File List for Version 2.1e 3dgalt.ani - "UpArrow" or alternate cursor 3dgalt2.ani - "UpArrow" jumping cursor 3dgap11C.ani - "application starting" 256 color spinning CDROM 3dgapp10.ani - "application starting" 16 color spinning CDROM 3dgapp12.ani - "application starting" flowers 3dgapps1.ani - "application starting" rotating hourglass 3dgapps2.ani - "application starting" blinking eyes 3dgapps3.ani - "application starting" wagging tail 3dgapps4.ani - "application starting" stopwatch 3dgapps5.ani - "application starting" shy tail 3dgapps6.ani - "application starting" all tied up 3dgapps7.ani - "application starting" Win flag 3dgapps8.ani - "application starting" bouncing ball 3dgapps9.ani - "application starting" footsteps 3dgarr1C.ani - "arrow" color changing cursor 3dgarro2.ani - "arrow" crumbling cursor 3dgarro3.ani - "arrow" fading cursor 3dgarroL.cur - "arrow" cursor - large size for laptops 3dgarroM.cur - "arrow" cursor - medium size 3dgarrow.cur - "arrow" cursor 3dgbeam.cur - "Ibeam" or text select 3dgbeam1.ani - "Ibeam" or text select pulsing 3dgbeamL.cur - "Ibeam" or text select - large size for laptops 3dgbeamM.cur - "Ibeam" or text select - medium size 3dgbu13C.ani - "wait" 256 color rotating star 3dgbu14C.ani - "wait" 256 color rotating star without background 3dgbu16C.ani - "wait" 256 color rotating atom 3dgbus10.ani - "wait" roving eyes 3dgbus11.ani - "wait" "wipe out" 3dgbus12.ani - "wait" 16 color rotating star 3dgbus15.ani - "wait" 16 color rotating atom 3dgbusy1.ani - "wait" vertical rotating hourglass 3dgbusy2.ani - "wait" stopwatch 3dgbusy3.ani - "wait" metronome 3dgbusy4.ani - "wait" sleeping 3dgbusy5.ani - "wait" pulsing heart 3dgbusy6.ani - "wait" pendulum clock 3dgbusy7.ani - "wait" crazy pendulum clock 3dgbusy8.ani - "wait" 60 second timer 3dgbusy9.ani - "wait" walking shoe 3dgcros1.ani - "crosshair" or precision select pulsing 3dgcrosL.cur - "crosshair" or precision select - large size for laptops 3dgcrosM.cur - "crosshair" or precision select - medium size 3dgcross.cur - "crosshair" or precision select 3dgdiagl.ani - "SizeNWSE" or diagonal move cursor 3dgdiagr.ani - "SizeSWNE" or diagonal move cursor 3dghelp.ani - "help" cursor 3dghelp2.ani - "help" cursor with inverse question mark 3dghor.ani - "SizeWE" or horizontal move cursor 3dglink.cur - "link" pointing hand 3dglink2.ani - "link" pointing hand with moving thumb 3dglink3.ani - "link" pointing hand with moving pointer 3dglink4.ani - "link" pointing right hand with moving thumb 3dglinkRcur - "link" pointing right hand 3dgmove.ani - "SizeAll" or move cursor 3dgno.ani - "no" cursor with rotating sign 3dgno2.ani - "no" cursor with word "no" 3dgpen.ani - "NWPen" or handwriting cursor 3dgpen2.ani - "NWPen" rotating pencil 3dgvert.ani - "SizeNS" or vertical move cursor file_id.diz - short description (BBS) file INSTAL3G.INF - registry file to install the cursor scheme pad_file.xml - ASP format file description Readme.txt - this readme file -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Download Driver Pack
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