3D Yellow Animated Cursors Version 2.0f Copyright 1997-2001 by W. J. Harnden, Jr., all rights reserved. For personal use only, all other uses require permission from the copyright holder (email joescursors@yahoo.com). Latest version available at http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DYCurPg.htm. Use "Word Wrap" to view this file. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction This is a collection of color coordinated 3D Yellow 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 (2/29/97) -- Initial issue of 17 color coordinated 3D Yellow Animated Cursors. Version 1.1 (3/30/97) -- Added five new animated "busy" cursors and updated credits in readme file. Version 1.2 (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 1.3 (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 (8/3/98) -- Reworked all existing cursors, added laptop cursors, Win98/IE4 browser cursors, a manually initiated install/uninstall, and more color coordinated animated and static cursors for a total of 61 cursors! Version 2.0a (8/15/98) -- Fixed typo on file list in readme file. Version 2.0b (11/10/98)-- Cleaned up right hand link cursor animations and minor updates to installation and readme files. Version 2.0c (2/18/00) -- Updated readme file for new website (Geocities to XOOM). Version 2.0d (10/5/00) -- Updated readme file for new URL (XOOM bought by NBCi). Version 2.0e (6/28/01) -- Fixed small error in NT uninstall file. Updated readme file for new website (NBCi out of business). Version 2.0f (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 Yellow Animated Cursors, you will need to delete the old folder "\Windows\Cursors\3DYellow" 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 3DYCursr.zip file into a temporary folder using an unzip utility such as WinZip. It is preferable to keep the default folder of "\Temp\3DYello2", 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 "Instal3Y.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 Yellow Animated Cursors" entry. You should now see the 3D Yellow 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 "3DYELLO2" 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 3dybusy8.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\3DYELLO2" directory for your default cursors using Steps 2-5 under Installation. When done, go to Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, select "3D Yellow 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\3DYELLO2" 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 Yellow Animated Cursors home page. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- License These files are copyrighted and being released as freeware for personal and 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 animations for the standard cursors used in my original 3D Green Animated Cursor set were modeled after a freeware 3D Blue 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. The metronome and jumping shoe were based on similar existing yellow cursors on the internet. Their files were not attributed to any individual. 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 Yellow Animated Cursor Scheme "ZIP" File List for Version 2.0f 3dyalt.ani - "UpArrow" or alternate cursor 3dyalt2.ani - "UpArrow" jumping cursor 3dyap11C.ani - "application starting" 256 color spinning CDROM 3dyapp10.ani - "application starting" 16 color spinning CDROM 3dyapp12.ani - "application starting" flowers 3dyapps1.ani - "application starting" rotating hourglass 3dyapps2.ani - "application starting" blinking eyes 3dyapps3.ani - "application starting" wagging tail 3dyapps4.ani - "application starting" stopwatch 3dyapps5.ani - "application starting" shy tail 3dyapps6.ani - "application starting" all tied up 3dyapps7.ani - "application starting" Win flag 3dyapps8.ani - "application starting" bouncing ball 3dyapps9.ani - "application starting" footsteps 3dyarr1C.ani - "arrow" color changing cursor 3dyarro2.ani - "arrow" crumbling cursor 3dyarro3.ani - "arrow" fading cursor 3dyarroL.cur - "arrow" cursor - large size for laptops 3dyarroM.cur - "arrow" cursor - medium size 3dyarrow.cur - "arrow" cursor 3dybeam.cur - "Ibeam" or text select 3dybeam1.ani - "Ibeam" or text select pulsing 3dybeamL.cur - "Ibeam" or text select - large size for laptops 3dybeamM.cur - "Ibeam" or text select - medium size 3dybu13C.ani - "wait" 256 color rotating star 3dybu14C.ani - "wait" 256 color rotating star without background 3dybu16C.ani - "wait" 256 color rotating atom 3dybus10.ani - "wait" gold rotating star 3dybus11.ani - "wait" "wipe out" 3dybus12.ani - "wait" 16 color rotating star 3dybus15.ani - "wait" 16 color rotating atom 3dybus17.ani - "wait" roving eyes 3dybusy1.ani - "wait" vertical rotating hourglass 3dybusy2.ani - "wait" stopwatch 3dybusy3.ani - "wait" metronome 3dybusy4.ani - "wait" sleeping 3dybusy5.ani - "wait" pulsing heart 3dybusy6.ani - "wait" pendulum clock 3dybusy7.ani - "wait" crazy pendulum clock 3dybusy8.ani - "wait" 60 second timer 3dybusy9.ani - "wait" walking shoe 3dycros1.ani - "crosshair" or precision select pulsing 3dycrosL.cur - "crosshair" or precision select - large size for laptops 3dycrosM.cur - "crosshair" or precision select - medium size 3dycross.cur - "crosshair" or precision select 3dydiagl.ani - "SizeNWSE" or diagonal move cursor 3dydiagr.ani - "SizeSWNE" or diagonal move cursor 3dyhelp.ani - "help" cursor 3dyhelp2.ani - "help" cursor with inverse question mark 3dyhor.ani - "SizeWE" or horizontal move cursor 3dylink.cur - "link" pointing hand 3dylink2.ani - "link" pointing hand with moving thumb 3dylink3.ani - "link" pointing hand with moving pointer 3dylink4.ani - "link" pointing right hand with moving thumb 3dylinkRcur - "link" pointing right hand 3dymove.ani - "SizeAll" or move cursor 3dyno.ani - "no" cursor with rotating sign 3dyno2.ani - "no" cursor with word "no" 3dypen.ani - "NWPen" or handwriting cursor 3dypen2.ani - "NWPen" rotating pencil 3dyvert.ani - "SizeNS" or vertical move cursor file_id.diz - short description (BBS) file INSTAL3Y.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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