gabbasoft cube demo

********************************************************************** Cube Demo (Version 0.03.005) README.TXT Copyright (c) 2005 GabbaSoft, Inc. August 2005 GabbaSoft, Inc. http://www.gabbasoft.com info@gabbasoft.com ********************************************************************** CONTENTS ********************************************************************** This README.TXT file describes the Cube Demo from GabbaSoft. The following topics are discussed: * About Cube Demo * System Requirements * Change log ********************************************************************** ABOUT CUBE DEMO ********************************************************************** Cube demo is a limited demonstration of 3D puzzle software still in development. It is intended to promote interest in GabbaSoft, Inc. and to encourage testers to respond with constructive feedback as to what they would like to see in a comprehensive 3D puzzle application. Let us know what you think! All questions, comments, bug reports, etc. should be sent to: info@gabbasoft.com ********************************************************************** SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ********************************************************************** Operating system: * Windows 2000 * Windows XP * Windows 2003 Notes: 1. Cube Demo is a 32bit application and will run as a 32bit application on 64bit Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. 2. Unless otherwise stated, Cube Demo supports all versions of the Operating Systems listed above. Processor: * Pentium II 133 Mhz, Pentium III 450 Mhz or higher recommended Memory: * 128 MB of RAM, 256 MB of RAM or higher recommended Video Card: * 16 MB of RAM, 32MB of RAM or higher recommended * DirectX-compatible 3D Acceleration required * These video cards are officially supported: GeForce(TM) 1/2/3/4/FX Families and ATI Radeon 7500/8000/ 9000 Families Notes: 1. To avoid any compatibility problems, always update your graphic card drivers to the most recently available versions. Sound Card: * Any DirectSound compatible card. Hard Disk: * 6 MB of hard disk space required for installation. * 4 MB of hard disk space required to run Cube Demo. DirectX: * DirectX(R) Version: DirectX 9.0b ********************************************************************** CHANGE LOG - August 31, 2005 ********************************************************************** Version 0.03.0007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Added texture support Added new supercube selection for each cube size Modified solve check to account for supercubes Increased maximum move counter from 999 to 9999 Increased maximum timer hours from 9 to 99 Modified/added sound effects Fixed bug with autoloaded games disabling timer if app was exited after a scramble but before the first cube twist triggered timer Removed developer variables and ingame console that could promote end-user issues and/or cheating from release build. Version 0.03.0006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Added support for cubes sizes up to 20x20x20 Changed background artwork and removed the "swimmy" effect entirely. The timer does not start until the first move after a scramble Changed number of scramble moves to scale with the size of the cube Increased drag sensitivity and and scramble speed slightly Version 0.03.0005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Added new control method for changing the cube view in 90 or 180 degree increments (holding the left shift key while turning a slice on the cube). Added ingame help screen data + code. Fixed small bug with DirectInput buffers not properly clearing after window dragging/resizing. Fixed left click drag sensitivity to be equivalent on all cubes, regardless of dimension. Version 0.03.0004 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Added a new GUI control to mute/unmute the background music. Version 0.03.0003 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Modified the mouse hander to accept cube rotation by left-clicking on empty areas of screen. **********************************************************************