Guest Michael emrys Posted October 29, 1999 Share Posted October 29, 1999 My computer could not open the instruction file. I got an alert that said it was too big to open in Simple Text. Doubling the memory alloted to Simple Text didn't help. I've had this problem with Simple Text once or twice before; never found a fix for it. Anybody have the same problem? Better yet, anybody know of a cure? I've been able to wing it through the demo pretty well without instructions, but I would like to know what I'm missing. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted October 29, 1999 Share Posted October 29, 1999 Use whatever your letter writing program is to open the text file. E.g. microsoft word, lotus or whatever. Use ANY word processor to open it and u'll be fine. ------------------ ___________ Fionn Kelly Manager of Historical Research, The Gamers Net - Gaming for Gamers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertFox Posted October 29, 1999 Share Posted October 29, 1999 HUH? Which instruction file? The only descriptive file that comes with the WIN-demo is CM_Demo_Instructions.html , which easily can be read with every Webbrowser. Am I missing something? ============== Sbelling chequed wyth MICROSOFT SPELLCHECKER - vorgs grate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mikeman Posted October 29, 1999 Share Posted October 29, 1999 Superb documentation! Well written. I printed out 24 pages worth. I REALLY appreciate it guys!! Mikeman out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCrawler Posted October 29, 1999 Share Posted October 29, 1999 If you want to open large text files, either do as Fionn says, or find you a good NotePad replacement. EditPad is a great replacement for NotePad and is freeware. You can find it on Tucows, ZDNet, etc. ------------------ Jon Johnson Steel Lightning Productions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Western Posted October 29, 1999 Share Posted October 29, 1999 I'm really enjoying the demo, but I wish BTS would tone down the hubris in any future documentation. The doc with the demo reads like a teenage had a hand in writing it. [This message has been edited by Peter Western (edited 10-29-99).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Bomber Posted January 8, 2000 Share Posted January 8, 2000 HELP! I am having this very problem on my Mac G4. Originally posted by Michael emrys: My computer could not open the instruction file. I got an alert that said it was too big to open in Simple Text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest phoenix Posted January 8, 2000 Share Posted January 8, 2000 You mean a G4 doesn't come with any program that can read large text files????????? I feel better about my PC all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcarey Posted January 8, 2000 Share Posted January 8, 2000 Simple text cannot load any files greater than 32k because of a dumb limitation in the Text handling APIs apple has not upddated for 15 years However, just drag the instructions to netscape and they will open fine. - Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted January 8, 2000 Share Posted January 8, 2000 Heavy Bomber, Quark 4.1 (free upgrade) will import html docs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Bomber Posted January 8, 2000 Share Posted January 8, 2000 Thanks, I have Quark 4.1 at work. I will give that a try. We use Netscape at work so one way or the other I should be able to resolve this. Always Check Your Six! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted January 9, 2000 Share Posted January 9, 2000 Just drag the instruction file onto the appleworks icon. It will open and you can save it for future use. Unfortunately it will include the HTML codes so you have to sort through to read. I am a new imac user and if I find the program that will open without the HTML codes, I'll try to let you know. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted January 9, 2000 Share Posted January 9, 2000 As I said, I'd let you know. Just drag the file onto IE and it opens up clear as a bell and printable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted January 9, 2000 Share Posted January 9, 2000 Any program that can read HTML or plain text (except for stupid SimpleText) can read the demo documentation. As for the "Hubris", remember that a demo is a promotional piece. Because of that there MUST be something in there to promote features that make the game stand out from the crowd. This is SOP. Of course something like "hype" is a matter of personal opinion. The "hype" in CM's Demo documentation is fairly low key and very factually based. Contrast that with some other games out there which make wild marketing claims based on nothing but wishfull thinking. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Bomber Posted January 14, 2000 Share Posted January 14, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by steveo: As I said, I'd let you know. Just drag the file onto IE and it opens up clear as a bell and printable.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I did get a printed set at work using Quark 4.1. What is IE? ------------------ Always Check Your Six! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted January 14, 2000 Share Posted January 14, 2000 Internet Explorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted January 14, 2000 Share Posted January 14, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Internet Explorer<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Isn't it Internet Exploder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Bomber Posted January 14, 2000 Share Posted January 14, 2000 Thank you. Now what about "LOL" I see it now and then and I would like to know what that is short for… sorry if this is a dumb Q. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted January 14, 2000 Share Posted January 14, 2000 Hi there Heavy Bomber ! LOL means "Lots Of Laughs". ROTFL stands for "Rolling On The Floor Laughing" Was the same for me as I saw these things for the first time Soma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelU Posted January 14, 2000 Share Posted January 14, 2000 BTW, what does IMHO mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted January 14, 2000 Share Posted January 14, 2000 In My Humble Opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zigster Posted January 14, 2000 Share Posted January 14, 2000 Guess this would be a good time to ask: What is IIRC? Been scratchin' my head over that one for a while. ------------------ Der Zig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted January 14, 2000 Share Posted January 14, 2000 IIRC = If I Recall Correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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