Update of /cvsroot/netrek/client/netrekxp/resources/docs
In directory sc8-pr-cvs7.sourceforge.net:/tmp/cvs-serv20941/resources/docs

Modified Files:
	changes.txt netrekrc_options.txt 
Log Message:
Rewrote doublebuffering to make it an rc option and not a #define - removes a lot of extra work in terms
of needing twice as many write bitmap functions (client had one for regular draw, and one for DB)
Added observer support to show repair/declare war flags on dashboard.  Observers can also
 now change lock if they are observing a transwarper (server side fix, but good to know).
Changed alert borders so they always redraw instead of on an alert change - was causing lots
of problems with bitmaps at edge of screen, as well as with double buffering
Readded the ability to see tractor/pressors if they go off screen (such as in the case of 
ATT tractors). 
Added "doubleBuffering: (on)/off" to control whether to draw with double buffering (it's
 recommended you do so if using the new planet and ship bitmaps).  Can be changed in game
 through the options menu.
Fixed the -c (report players on server) option so it doesn't crash the client
Readded the ability to autologin by using -C name -A password.  No more extra typing :).
Fixed a whole bunch of startup options (-C, -A, -h, -g, etc) that were crashing client if
not entered properly.  Also made it so it prints out option list on a misused option.
Bunch of other write bitmap function optimizations

Index: netrekrc_options.txt
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RCS file: /cvsroot/netrek/client/netrekxp/resources/docs/netrekrc_options.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.7
retrieving revision 1.8
diff -u -d -r1.7 -r1.8
--- netrekrc_options.txt	16 May 2006 05:10:13 -0000	1.7
+++ netrekrc_options.txt	21 May 2006 09:56:38 -0000	1.8
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@
 continuousMouseFix:       (on/off) fix continuous mouse behavior
 disableWinkey             (on/off) disable Windows and Context keys
 documentation:            (path) path to documentation file
+doubleBuffering:          (on/off) use double buffering to reduce screen flicker
 dynamicBitmaps:           (on/off) allow switching of ship bitmaps in game
 enemyPhasers:             (1-10) enemy phaser line width
 extraAlertBorder:         (on/off) change window border on enemy approach

Index: changes.txt
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RCS file: /cvsroot/netrek/client/netrekxp/resources/docs/changes.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.46
retrieving revision 1.47
diff -u -d -r1.46 -r1.47
--- changes.txt	18 May 2006 07:15:35 -0000	1.46
+++ changes.txt	21 May 2006 09:56:38 -0000	1.47
@@ -1,4 +1,17 @@
 Version TBA:
+- added observer support to show repair/declare war flags on dashboard.  Observers can also
+  now change lock if they are observing a transwarper (server side fix, but good to know).
+- changed alert borders so they always redraw instead of on an alert change - was causing lots
+  of problems with bitmaps at edge of screen, as well as with double buffering
+- readded the ability to see tractor/pressors if they go off screen (such as in the case of 
+  ATT tractors). 
+- added "doubleBuffering: (on)/off" to control whether to draw with double buffering (it's
+  recommended you do so if using the new planet and ship bitmaps).  Can be changed in game
+  through the options menu.
+- fixed the -c (report players on server) option so it doesn't crash the client
+- readded the ability to autologin by using -C name -A password.  No more extra typing :).
+- fixed a whole bunch of startup options (-C, -A, -h, -g, etc) that were crashing client if
+  not entered properly.  Also made it so it prints out option list on a misused option.
 - added timer/clock back to text dashboard
 - added torp count to LAB dashboard
 - added new status line to KRP, COW and LAB dashboard. In order of priority, it shows the following: