Instructions for 
Horse Feathers Graphics
Windows PC Graphics packages on Diskette.
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Instructions for Welcome to Horse Feathers Graphics. We are happy to bring you these diskettes of original art, made for use with publisher programs, paint programs and for any other computer program that uses graphics.
Requirements:
What are BMP and PCX graphic formats and why use them?
I don’t see the extensions?
Installation:
Windows 95/98 Installation Instructions.
Installing With Windows 3.1 or 3.11
Installing With DOS
Custom Installation Instructions
Drag and Drop Files With Windows
Finding the Graphic Files with Windows Explorer for Windows 95/98
Finding the Graphic Files on the Hard Drive in Windows 3.1
Opening and Importing Clipart Graphics:
Opening The Graphics in Paint for Windows 95/98
Opening Your Graphics With Windows Paintbrush in Windows 3.1
Coloring Your Graphics With Paint for Windows 95/98
Coloring Your Graphics With Windows Paintbrush in Windows 3.1
Import Graphics with Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95
Adding Graphics to Microsoft Publisher's Clipart Gallery for Windows 95
Import Graphics with Microsoft Publisher with Windows 3.1
Importing Graphics into Ventura Publisher
Importing Graphics with Corel Print House for Windows 95
Importing Graphics with Print Shop Deluxe
Importing Graphics into Microsoft Word 2.0 for Windows 3.1
Importing Graphics into Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows 95/98
Importing Graphics into Word Perfect 6.0 For Windows
Technical Support Phone Numbers
1. You will need a Windows PC or IBM compatible computer often referred to as Windows.
For Macintosh see Mac section.
2. A hard drive with about 6 MB. of space for each package of your new graphics.
3. A 3.5 Disk Drive that can read 1.44MB diskettes.
4.You will also need a program that accepts PCX (the PC Paintbrush graphic file format) or a program that accepts BMP (the Windows Bitmap graphic file format). The graphics are the same in both graphic formats. Macintosh program that accepts graphics in the PICT format and they all do. please see Mac section.
To make these graphics compatible with the most possible programs. We have included both the PCX and BMP formats and both are available for use by all your programs. The graphics in this package are bitmap graphics which means that they are made up of many dots called pixels. PCX is the (PC Paintbrush format) It has long been one of the major graphic formats used by most programs. BMP is the (Windows Paint format) This is fast becoming the Windows standard graphic format, used in making Windows Wallpaper and for all Windows programs.
Your program will generally pick the format it wants to use. If you see both files available it means the program can use them. The graphics are the same in both formats. You can see both sets of files if you choose "All Files" from the "list files of type" box in most programs.
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1. If you want to see the .BMP or .PCX file extensions in Windows 95 programs open Explorer then select [view] then select [options].
2. Now un-select [Hide MS-DOS file extensions for file types that are registered]
These graphic files are compressed to allow them to fit on the disk. This does not affect the quality of the artwork, but the graphics must be decompressed to your hard drive before you can use them. All of the graphics will install into one directory on your hard drive at C:\Western1, or C:\Holiday, or C:\ Events, or C:\English for easy access for all of your programs. By default most programs will pick the format that they prefer.
1. Insert the Disk in drive A unless it fits in B drive
2. Select the [Start] button in the lower left corner select [Run]
3. Select [A:\] select [Browse] select [A:\Install.bat] select [OK]
4. Wait for the program to finish
5. If you are installing Western Clipart volume #1 then you will need to install at C:\Western1 so select that number on your key board. Do not hit the enter key just wait till the program is finished then ignore all the other information. Find the last number on the list and press that number on your key board do that twice and then do step 7.
6. Wait for the program to decompress the files. The graphics will install at C:\
7. Select the [X] in the Upper right corner to close the window.Back to top
1. Put the diskette in drive A or B where ever it fits.
2. In the Program Manager select [File]
3. Select [Run] then select [Browse]
4. Select the Drives box, use the elevator bar to find drive A or B where you put the diskette.
5. Select install.bat then select [OK] button and select [OK] button again.
6. Wait for the program to decompress the files.
1. Put the diskette in drive A or B where ever it fits.
2. To log on to drive A or B from the DOS Prompt C:\
3. Type A: then select the [Enter] key
4. At the A:\ prompt Type install then press the [Enter] key
5. Wait for the program to decompress the files.
We no longer recommend the custom installation because it is simpler to go into Windows Explorer and copy or move the files to where ever you want them. Normally if you keep the graphics in one central location C:\ all of your programs will be able to find them.
If you want the graphics installed under another program you can use the Windows File Manager to drag and drop the graphic directories under the programs that you want them under for easy use.
1. In the file manager the directories are on the left and the files are on the right. Subdirectories are below the directories.
2. Your goal is to COPY or MOVE the directory Western1 or Events or Holiday or English to under the program’s directory of your choice.
3. Find and select Western1 or Events or Holiday or English
4. Then find the Directory you wish to MOVE or COPY the sub directories to. Finding the directory can be a little tricky at first.
5. Use the elevator bar to move the destination directory into view.
6. With the cursor select Western1 or Events or Holiday or English and drag it to the destination directory. Keep your finger on the mouse button while you drag it (a + means you are copying the file a - means you are moving the file the [Ctrl] key will switch from - to + ) You drop the subdirectory by releasing your finger on the mouse button. In some cases the [ALT] key might be needed to change a + to - when moving a group of files to a different drive
NOTE: You can drag and drop just about anything to anywhere, but be careful of what you drag and where you drop it, remember programs need to be able to find their files.Back to top
1. Select [Start] select [Program]
2. Select the [Windows Explorer] Icon.
3. Select Drive C: at the top of the left window panel
4. Double Click on [Western1 or Events or Holiday or English] in the right window panel
5. Now you should be able to see all the western graphics that were added to your system in the right window panel. If you double click on one of the images it will automatically be loaded into Windows Paint for editing and painting.
After you have run the install program you can check to be sure your graphics are on the hard drive, just open your Windows File Manager.
1. The File Manager is located under MAIN. Select the File Manager to open it up.
2. You will see a list of directories on the left, look for Western1 or Events or Holiday or English both the BMP and PCX graphic sets should now be in the folder.Back to top
1. Select [Start] select [Program] select [Accessories] select [Paint]
2. Select [File] select [Open] click [in the white space it could say My Computer] double click [C: Drive]
3. Double click Western1 or Events or Holiday or English. Which ever one you want.
4. Double click on the file you wish to Edit or Print
See instructions for Windows Paint for additional features of that program.
1. Select [Accessories] select [Paintbrush]
2. Select [File] select [Open] double click [C: Drive]
3. Double click Western1 or Events or Holiday or English. Which ever one you want.
4. Double click on the file you wish to Edit or Print
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1. When you open a black/white graphic in Windows Paint you will see is no colors at the bottom.
2. Select [Image] then select [Attributes] then select [Colors] and your colors will return.
3. Pick a color and have fun. All of the fonts that you have in Windows are here too. Type your ranch name and change the sizes and colors of the letters it you like. Could this be more fun?
4. Be sure to choose save as and change the file name in the [File Name] box so you don't over write the original file.
1. When you open a graphic in Windows Paintbrush all you see is black and white no colors.
2. Select [File] then select [Save As] change the file name in the File Name box.
3. Select the arrow down in the [Save As File Type] box, select[OK].
4. Select 16 Color Bitmap (*.BMP) select [OK].
5. Nothing seemed to happen. Now select [File Open] Select your file name and select [OK]
6. Pick a color and have fun. All of the fonts that you have in Windows are here to type your ranch name, change the sizes and colors of the letters. Could this be more fun?Back to top
1. Select [Start] and then select [Program]
2. Select [Microsoft Publisher]
3. Select the [Blank Page] Tab at the top.
4. Select [Full Page] then select [Ok]
5. Select [File] then Select [Import Picture]
6. Navigate to C:\ then Find Western1 or Events or Holiday or English and double click the mouse to select and open the one you want to find your graphics. Or use Microsoft Publisher’s Clipart Gallery if you have already loaded them into the Picture part of the Clipart Gallery.
1. Run Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95
2. Select [Insert]
3. Select [Clipart]
4. Select [Organize]
5. Select [Add Picture]
6. Select the Up One level button until the Look in dialog box reads [C:]
7. Double Click on the folder Western1 or Events or Holiday or English
8. Change the Files of type dialog box to either Windows Bitmaps or PC Paintbrush
9. Click on the first filename
10. Press [CTRL] and [END]
11. Press and hold the [SHIFT] key and Click on the Last Filename.
12. Select [Open] Select [New Category]
13 Type [Western1 or Events or Holiday or English] Select [OK]
14. Select [Add all Pictures in the Selected Categories] select [OK]
15. Wait for the files to be added to the Clipart Gallery and you will find them under Western1 or Events or Holiday or English
16. Your done now select [Insert] then select [Clipart] and choose your graphic.Back to top
1. Select [Microsoft Publisher]
2. Select the [Blank Page] Tab at the top.
3. Select [Full Page] then select [Ok]
4. Select [File] then Select [Import Picture]
5. Navigate to C:\ then Find Western1 or Events or Holiday or English and double click the mouse to select and open Western1 or Events or Holiday or English to find your graphics.
6. Or use Microsoft Publisher’s Clipart Gallery, if you have already loaded them into the Clipart Gallery.
7. To get into the Clipart Gallery select [File] the [Clipart Gallery] from there on the instructions are much the same as the Windows 95 version
You can import graphics into a Ventura Publisher document using the Load Text/ Picture command.
1. Open a new Ventura Publisher document
2. To select the Frame mode, select [Add New Frame] button.
3. Draw a frame in your document.
4. Be sure the frame is still selected, then select [File] and choose the [Load Text/Picture] command.
5. For Type of file Select [Image].
6. For Image format select [PC Paintbrush].
7. Select [OK]
8. Using the dialog box that appears go find the Under Directories you will need to navigate to C:\ then Find Western1 or Events or Holiday or English and double click the mouse to select and open the folder to find your graphics.
9. The actual graphic files will show up in the File Name box, when you select the Western1 or Events or Holiday or English directory. Select the image that you want and then select [OK]
Each program you use has its own methodology and nomenclature for using graphic files. Some applications require you to use the [File] [Import] command others use the [File] [Open] commands and others such as PageMaker, use a [Place] command. You are best advised to consult your applications manual.Back to top
1. Select [Start] select [Program] select [Corel Print House]
2. Click on [Corel Print House] and answer any prompts that may come up
3. Select the [Start from scratch] option.choose [Sign]
4. Select [Next] select [8.5 X 11] select [Next] select [Finish]
5. Select [File] select [Import]
6. Find the file you wish to use from the Western1 or Events or Holiday or English file on drive C:
7. Click on [Import] again
Your Print Shop Deluxe manual has instructions for importing graphics. There are several versions of Print Shop Deluxe and each version is different, so you really need to consult your Print Shop Deluxe manual, for your version of the Print Shop Deluxe. Look for the section called IMPORTED GRAPHICS in your Print Shop Deluxe manual.
1. Your first selection is probably [ OBJECT ] or [ADD NEW ELEMENTS ] or [ADD]
2. Then you might select [BMP] [Windows Bitmap] or [PCX] or [PC Paintbrush], depending on your version of Print Shop Deluxe.
3. In some versions you will need to click or double click on a BMP or PCX icon.
4. Now go find your files they should be in the Western1 or Events or Holiday or English directory unless you moved them.
5. You can move back and forth from graphics to sub directories to other graphics and back to the sub directories by clicking on the [ . . ] or [ \ ] depending on your version of Print Shop Deluxe.
6. If you have a DOS version of Print Shop Deluxe and you did not find any reference to importing PCX graphics which should have come up between New Print Shop Graphics and Exit. You may have the Print Shop Deluxe DOS version 1.0. In that case you will need to call Broderbund 1-800-521-6263 for an upgrade in order to import graphics.
7. Print Shop Deluxe can be a little tricky at first, just remember the [ . . ] or [ \ ] are magic, they take you back toward the trunk of the tree.
Note: Print Shop Deluxe does not embed the graphics into it’s project files like some programs do. Print Shop Deluxe needs to go find the graphic files each time you open a project file. If you move the graphics after you create a project the project file will open but will not be able to find the graphics. This is why we recommend that you copy the Western1 or Events or Holiday or English directory under Print Shop Deluxe for easy access by that program. Read Drag and Drop files with Windows on page 4 if you need to do this.Back to top
You can incorporate the PCX or BMP graphic files in your Microsoft Word 2.0 documents.
1. Position the cursor where you want to insert the graphic.
2. Then go to your button bar near the top of your page and look for the graphics button.
3. Select the graphics button and a screen comes up select [File] then select [Import Picture] and go find your graphics. Navigate to C:\ then Find Western1 or Events or Holiday or English and double click the mouse to select and open the folder to find your graphics.
4. The graphic should show up in Microsoft Draw. Select [File] and then select [Update]
You can incorporate the PCX or BMP graphic files in your Microsoft Word 6.0 documents.
1. Position the cursor where you want to insert the graphic.
2. Click on [Insert] then choose [Picture]
3. Then go to the lower left corner where you see the [List Files of Type] box.
4. Select the arrow down button use the elevator bar down and up to select the PCX or BMP file type.
5. Then go find your files. Navigate to C:\ then Find Western1 or Events or Holiday or English and double click the mouse to select and open the folder to find your graphics.Back to top
You can incorporate the BMP graphic files (Windows Bit Map Graphic Format) or PCX graphic files (PC Paintbrush format) in your Word Perfect 6.0 documents.
1. Select [Graphics] from the options listed at the top of your screen.
2. Select [Figure] from the drop down menu.
3. The Insert Image screen is set on WPG Graphics as a default.
4. There is a List Files of Type dialog box in the bottom of the Insert Image screen where you can change to PC Paintbrush PCX files or Windows Bitmap BMP files.
5. Under Directories you will need to navigate to C:\ then Find Western1 or Events or Holiday or English and double click the mouse to select and open the folder to find your graphics.
6. The actual graphic files will show up in the File Name box, when you select the Western1 or Events or Holiday or English directory.
7. Select the graphic and select [OK] to view the graphic.
The software world changes so rapidly, it is not possible for us at Horse Feathers Graphics to include support phone numbers for every program that you might want to use our graphics with. Here is the most up do date numbers that we have for many of the popular programs. We at Horse Feathers Graphics attempt to keep up-to-date information on our web site at http://www.horse-feathers.com If you have additons that you would like us to add to this list please email me at hfgfeather@aol.com
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Product - Company - USA phone numbers - World wide web addresses
(More phone numbers can be
found at the web sites.)
Ami Pro - by Lotus 617-577-8500 http://www.lotus.com
Adobe Illustrator - 206-628-3954 http://www.adobe.com
Adobe Photoshop - 206-628-3956 - http://www.adobe.com
Animation Shop - Jasc 612-930-9171 http://www.jasc.com
Arts & Letters - 214-661-8960 http://www.arts-letters.com
Arts & Letters Express - 214-661-8960 http://www.arts-letters.com
Aldus Freehand - 415-252-908 http://www.macromedia.com
ClarisWorks Windows- 408-727-9004- http://www.claris.com
CorelDRAW - 800-836-3729 or 800-772-6735 http://www.corel.com/support/index.htm
CorelPAINT - 800-772-6735 http://www.corel.com/support/index.htm
Corel WordPerfect - 800-772-6735 http://www.corel.com/support/index.htm
Corel Ventura Publisher - 800-772-6735 http://www.corel.com/support/index.htm
FreeHand - Macromedia 415-252-908 http://www.macromedia.com
Lotus SmartSuite 800-553-4270 http://www.lotus.com
Microsoft Office Programs - 206-635-7056 http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft Power Point - 206-635-7145 - http://www.microsoft.com
Microsoft Publisher - 206-635-7140 http://www.microsoft.com
Microsoft Word - 206-462-9673 http://www.microsoft.com
Microsoft Works - 206-635-7130 http://www.microsoft.com
Pagemaker - 206-628-4531 - http://www.adobe.com
PhotoImpact - Ulead Systems 310-523-5091 http://www.ulead.com
Paint Shop Pro - Jasc 612-930-9171 http://www.jasc.com
Print Shop Deluxe - 415-382-4700 http://www.broderbund.com
Print Shop Deluxe Ensemble - 415-382-4700 http://www.broderbund.com
PC Paintbrush Designer - by The Learning Company - 423-670-2020 http://www.learningco.com
PhotoFinish - by The Learning Company - 423-670-2020 http://www.learningco.com
QuarkXPress 303-894-8899 http://www.quark.com
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