Short:  UPD replacement with many added features
Author: midian@azstarnet.com
Type:   util/sound

Play16dameon.rexx Version 1.1
  by Charles Patterson
Creates an ARexx port called PLAY and accepts commands, then redirects
them to Play16 for play.

I wrote this to replace UPD since UPD, while a great program, did not
support WAV files, AU files, or any other format but 8svx.  Since Play16
plays those formats, I decided to just make use of it.

The created PLAY port supports 3 commands:
1) PLAY FILENAME/A
    This just uses Play16 to play the file given.  Simple
2) ID  IDNAME/A
    This uses the Play16.ids file for preset IDs, like those used in ARQ
    to decide which sound file to play for then ID given.
3) EXIT
    Closes the port.

Instructions: Put this file in your REXX: assign
              add RUN >NIL: rx Play16daemon to your User-startup
              Change PATH in the script to match Play16 on your system
              Edit play16.ids file to direct the IDs to sounds you want
                to use then move the file to S:
              Send commands to the PLAY port. :)

Future: It does not work with ARQ at this time, and that is why I am trying
        to get working.  If you have any suggestions PLEASE let me know.

    If you like/use/hate it, send me a note.

    midian@azstarnet.com

        Charles Patterson
        4632 South Goldenrod Drive
        Tucson AZ 85730-4102


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    1407     754 46.4% 29-Jul-97 15:36:50  Play16daemon.readme
    2851     857 69.9% 29-Jul-97 15:37:10  Play16daemon.rexx
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    4258    1611 62.1% 13-Aug-97 00:30:38   2 files