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Orly's Draw-A-Story
 
For children, the world of imagination is just as important as the real world. It is here where creativity takes flight, expressed naturally through stories and pictures. Orly's Draw A Story will empower your child's imagination. Meet the charming Orly and her best friend, Lancelot, the frog. On the wings of Orly's imagination they travel far beyond their Jamaica home and share stories that children are invited to illustrate. Orly's Draw A Story encourages children to draw, paint and play with creative images that move and talk as Orly's whimsical stories unfold.
FAQs
bullet WINSPOOL.DLL Not Found (Windows® NT/2000/XP) 
bulletWindows® XP Compatibility
bulletCD Is Not Recognized
bullet Auto-Installation Does Not Begin
bullet Desktop Goes Black After Editing
bullet256 Colors Required
bullet Sound Option Is Missing (Macintosh®)
bullet Pages in Saved Storybook Are Not Accessible
bullet Screen Flashes or Corrupt Display
bulletError of Type –192 (Macintosh®)
bullet No Printer Activity: HP® DeskJet® 540 and 600
bullet Cracking or Popping Sound in Windows® 3.1
bullet Error 10101: Lock Script Pointer Getspdframe{}
Issue WINSPOOL.DLL Not Found (Windows® NT/2000/XP)
Description When attempting to launch Orly’s Draw-a-Story™, the following message appears: "This application has failed to start because WINSPOOL.dll was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix this." This message occurs when attempting to launch Orly’s Draw-a-Story™ in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP. Renaming the WINSPOOL.DRV file will help to identify the source of this issue. Consult with the remainder of this technical note for more information and the procedure.
Solution Follow the procedure below for the operating system in use. Choose one of the following:

NOTE: The resolution below for Windows® 2000/XP uses a compatibility mode option which is not available in Windows NT®. As a result, Orly’s Draw-a-Story™ is not supported on Windows NT®.

Windows® XP
Windows® 2000

Windows® XP
 
  1. Close all programs and windows and return to the desktop.
  2. Click Start and select My Computer. The My Computer window will open.
  3. Click Tools on the menu bar and select Folder Options. The Folder Options window will open.
  4. Click the View tab.
  5. Locate the "Hidden files and folders" folder under the Advanced Settings: section and select "Show hidden files and folders."
  6. Verify that the box to the left of "Hide extensions for known file types" is not checked. (If it is checked, click once in the box to remove the checkmark.)
  7. Click Apply and click OK.
  8. Double-click the C: drive icon.
  9. Double-click the Windows folder.
  10. Double-click the System folder. Do not click the System32 folder.
  11. Locate the WINSPOOL.DRV file and click on it once to select it.
  12. Click Edit in the menu bar and choose Copy.
  13. Click Edit in the menu bar and choose Paste. A file named “Copy of WINSPOOL.DRV” will appear.
  14. Right-click the Copy of WINSPOOL.DRV file and choose Rename from the menu that appears.
  15. Type WINSPOOL.DLL and tap ENTER on the keyboard.
  16. After renaming the WINSPOOL.DRV file to WINSPOOL.DLL, close all windows and return to the desktop.
  17. Click Start, select All Programs and choose Broderbund Software.
  18. Right-click on the Orly’s Draw-a-Story™ icon and left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Orly’s Draw-a-Story™ Shortcut Properties window will open.
  19. Click the Compatibility tab.

    NOTE: In some instances, the following message may appear: "The folder $Install_ToDirectory specified in the Start in box is not valid. Make sure that the folder exists and that the path is correct."

    If the message appears, enter the directory that identifies where the program is installed. After entering the correct directory location in the Start in box, click the Compatibility tab and continue with the next step.
     
  20. Verify that the box to the right of "Run this program in compatibility mode for" is checked. If it is not checked, click once in the empty box to check it.
  21. Select Windows 95 from the drop-down menu.
  22. Check the box to the right of "Run in 256 colors" by clicking once in the empty box.
  23. Click Apply and click OK.
  24. Launch Orly’s Draw-a-Story™.

Windows® 2000

  1. Close all programs and windows and return to the desktop.
  2. Click Start and select My Computer. The My Computer window will open.
  3. Click Tools on the menu bar and select Folder Options. The Folder Options window will open.
  4. Click the View tab.
  5. Locate the "Hidden files and folders" folder under the Advanced Settings: section and select "Show hidden files and folders."
  6. Verify that the box to the left of "Hide extensions for known file types" is not checked. (If it is checked, click once in the box to remove the checkmark.)
  7. Click Apply and click OK.
  8. Double-click the C: drive icon.
  9. Double-click the WINNT folder.
  10. Double-click the System folder. Do not click the System32 folder.
  11. Locate the WINSPOOL.DRV file and click on it once to select it.
  12. Click Edit in the menu bar and choose Copy.
  13. Click Edit in the menu bar and choose Paste. A file named “Copy of WINSPOOL.DRV” will appear.
  14. Right-click the Copy of WINSPOOL.DRV file and choose Rename from the menu that appears.
  15. Type WINSPOOL.DLL and tap ENTER on the keyboard.
  16. After renaming the WINSPOOL.DRV file to WINSPOOL.DLL, close all windows and return to the desktop.
  17. Click Start, select All Programs and choose Broderbund Software.
  18. Right-click Orly’s Draw-a-Story™ and left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Orly’s Draw-a-Story™ Shortcut Properties will open.
  19. Click the Compatibility tab located at the top. If the Compatibility tab is not present, it must be enabled before continuing. Click or navigate to http://www.microsoft.com/ and search for article #279792 for information that describes how to enable the Compatibility Mode in Windows® 2000.

    NOTE: In some instances, the following message may appear: "The folder $Install_ToDirectory specified in the Start in box is not valid. Make sure that the folder exists and that the path is correct."

    If the message appears, enter the directory that identifies where the program is installed. After entering the correct directory location in the Start in box, click the Compatibility tab and continue with the next step.
     
  20. Verify that the box to the right of "Run this program in compatibility mode for" is checked. If it is not checked, click once in the empty box to check it.
  21. Select Windows 95 Compatibility Layer from the drop-down menu.
  22. Click Apply and click OK.
  23. Launch Orly’s Draw-a-Story™.
Issue Windows® XP Compatibility
Description Before installing Orly’s Draw-A-Story™ on a system running Windows® XP, you want to verify whether the program is compatible with Windows® XP. Following a step-by-step procedure will allow you to run Orly’s Draw-A-Story™ on Windows® XP. The procedure is explained in this technical note.
Solution Follow the procedure below to install and run Orly’s Draw-A-Story™ in Windows® XP.
  1. Close all programs and windows and return to the desktop.
  2. Place the Orly’s Draw-A-Story™ in the CD-ROM drive. If Auto Install begins, click Close.
  3. Click Start and select My Computer. The My Computer window will open.
  4. Right-click the icon that represents the CD-ROM drive containing the Orly’s Draw-A-Story™ CD and select Open from the menu that appears. This will display the contents of the CD.
  5. Right-click Setup.exe and select Properties from the menu that appears. The Setup Shortcut Properties will open.
  6. Click the Compatibility tab.
  7. Click once in the box to the right of "Run this program in compatibility mode for" to check the box and select Windows 95 from the drop-down menu.
  8. Click Apply and then click OK.
  9. Double-click Setup.exe to begin the installation.
  10. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
  11. Once the install is complete, click the Back button on the toolbar to return to My Computer.
  12. Click Tools on the menu bar and select Folder Options. The Folder Options window will open.
  13. Click the View tab.
  14. Locate the "Hidden files and folders" folder under the Advanced Settings: section and select "Show hidden files and folders."
  15. Verify that the box to the left of "Hide extensions for known file types" is not checked. (If it is checked, click once in the box to remove the checkmark.)
  16. Click Apply and then click OK.
  17. Double-click the C: drive icon.
  18. Double-click the Windows folder.
  19. Double-click the System folder. (Do not click the System32 folder.)
  20. Click Search on the toolbar.
  21. Click "All files and folders" located on the left pane of the Search window.
  22. Type WINSPOOL.DRV in the All or part of the file name: field.
  23. Click Search to begin the search. When the search is complete, WINSPOOL.DRV should appear once in the right pane of the Search window.
  24. Right-click the WINSPOOL.DRV file that was found and select Rename from the menu that appears.
  25. Type WINSPOOL.DLL and tap the ENTER key on the keyboard.
  26. After renaming the WINSPOOL.DRV file to WINSPOOL.DLL, close all windows and return to the desktop.
  27. Click Start, select All Programs and choose Broderbund Software.
  28. Right-click on Orly’s Draw-A-Story and left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Orly’s Draw-A-Story Shortcut Properties will open.
  29. Click the Compatibility tab located at the top.

    NOTE: In some instances, the following message appears: "The folder $Install_ToDirectory specified in the Start in box is not valid. Make sure that the folder exists and that the path is correct." If the message appears, enter the correct directory where the program is installed. The default directory is C:\Program Files\Orly. After entering the correct directory location in the Start in box, click the Compatibility tab and continue with the next step.
     
  30. If the box to the right of "Run this program in compatibility mode for" is not checked, click once in the empty box to check it and select Windows 95 from the drop-down menu.
  31. Check the box to the right of "Run in 256 colors" by clicking once in the empty box.
  32. Click Apply and then click OK.
  33. Launch and use Orly’s Draw-A-Story™.
Issue CD Is Not Recognized
Description After inserting the CD into the CD-ROM drive when prompted, the CD is not recognized. Any number of the following conditions may cause this issue: wrong CD is being used, CD needs cleaned, CD-ROM drive settings require changes, or the CD-ROM driver is corrupted, outdated, or the wrong one.
Solution By completing the procedures that follow, the CD-Read issue may be resolved. Begin with item one and proceed through the list.
 
  1. Verify that the correct CD is being used when prompted to insert the disc.
  2. Clean the CD. Place a small amount of nonabrasive, liquid soap on the shiny side of the disc. Using your fingertips and warm water, gently rub the soap on the disc in a circular motion. Rinse the disc thoroughly and dry it using a clean, soft T-shirt or lint-free towel. Do not use paper towels or tissue paper.
  3. Change the Read Ahead setting in the following manner:
  1. Return to the desktop and right click on the My Computer icon.
  2. Select Properties from the menu that appears and click on the Performance tab in the Systems Properties window.
  3. Click the File System button and click the CD-ROM tab.
  4. Locate Optimize Access Pattern For:
  5. Click the arrow to the right of the information field and select the No Read Ahead option.
  6. Restart Windows®.
  1. Verify that the computer is utilizing a 32-bit file system. In the Systems Properties window (found in Step 3 above), click the Performance tab. Verify that the File System reads 32-bit. (If it reads anything else, contact the computer manufacturer for installation of the proper CD-ROM or hard drive drivers.)
  1. Verify that the most current version of the driver for the CD-ROM drive is being used. Contact the computer manufacturer for additional information.
  2. Try to use a different disc in the CD-ROM drive to see if it can be read.
  3. If possible, insert the CD that is not being recognized into the CD-ROM drive of another computer to see if the issue remains.
Issue Auto-Installation Does Not Begin
Description After inserting the Orly's Draw-A-Story™ CD into the CD-ROM drive, the Auto-Run feature of the computer does not start the installation. Installing the program manually will resolve the issue.
Solution Follow the steps below to complete a manual installation of the program.
  1. Verify that the proper CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive.
  2. Click Start and select Run. The Run dialog box will open.
  3. Type D:\SETUP.EXE in the Open: field. (The letter D represents the CD-ROM drive. If a different letter represents your CD-ROM drive, use that letter when typing the information in the Open: field.)
  4. Click OK. The installation of the program should begin.
  5. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Issue Desktop Goes Black After Editing
Description The Windows® desktop appears black after editing your story. A conflict between the program and the system causes this issue.
Solution To resolve the issue, click anywhere on the screen. The Windows® 95 desktop should appear as normal.
Issue 256 Colors Required
Description Orly's Draw-A-Story™ requires that the Colors (Windows® 98) or Color Palette (Windows® 95) setting be set to 256 Colors. (This is a minimum requirement of the program.) Following a step-by-step procedure will allow you to change the setting or to verify that 256 Colors is chosen as one of the Display Settings.
Solution Complete the following procedure to change the color settings to 256 colors.
  1. Click Start, choose Settings and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the Display icon.
  3. In the Display Properties window, select the Settings tab.
  4. Near the bottom-left portion of the window, under Colors (Windows® 98) or Color Palette (Windows® 95), click the drop-down menu and choose 256 Colors.
  5. Click Apply near the bottom-right portion of the window.
  6. Choose Yes if asked, "Do you want to restart the computer?"

NOTE: If 256 Colors is not an available setting, contact the computer manufacturer for additional assistance and information.

Issue Sound Option Is Missing (Macintosh®)
Description After installing and launching Orly's Draw-A-Story™ on a Macintosh® system, the Sound Option button is unavailable and appears dimmed. During particular times, this is normal for the program.
Solution The sound control button for Orly's Draw-A-Story™ is only available when you are in the middle of a story, on the doodle pad, or in Make Your Own Storybook. The button will appear dimmed and unavailable at other times when using this program. In addition, while watching a story, the Sounds menu is not accessible.
Issue Pages in Saved Storybook Are Not Accessible
Description After creating a storybook, you are unable to access all of the pages. Adjusting the maximum number of pages after the storybook is created will cause this issue. To prevent this issue, set the number of pages to be equal to or greater than the greatest number of pages of any story. This should enable you to work within the entire story until you are finished.
Solution If you create a story in Make Your Own Storybook and subsequently adjust the maximum number of pages using Preferences, then you might not be able to access all of the pages of your storybook at a later time.

For example, if a storybook is 15 pages long and you reduce the length of the storybook to 10 pages, when the saved storybook is accessed later, only 10 pages will be seen.

In the future, set the number of pages to be equal to or greater than the greatest number of pages of any story.
Issue Screen Flashes or Corrupt Display
Description While using Orly's Draw-A-Story™, the screen flashes during transitions or shows additional corrupted display symptoms. A conflict between Orly's Draw-A-Story and a background application can cause this issue. Removing the shortcut to this background application from the Startup folder should resolve the issue.
Solution Follow the instructions below to remove the Macromedia® Shockwave® Init shortcut from the Startup folder.

NOTE: Shockwave® Init is a TSR (terminate and stay resident) program that controls the Shockwave® Remote Control Panel. In the future, the remote control can be activated from the Start Programs Menu by selecting Shockwave®, then Shockwave® Remote.
  1. Click Start, select Settings and choose Taskbar & Start Menu.
  2. In the Taskbar Properties window, click the Start Menu Programs tab.
  3. Click the Remove button.
  4. In the Remove Shortcuts/Folders window, double-click the Startup folder.
  5. In the list that appears, select the Shockwave® Init shortcut icon by clicking it once.
  6. Click the Remove button.
  7. Close all windows and restart the computer.
Issue Error of Type –192 (Macintosh®)
Description After starting Orly's Draw-A-Story™, an "Error of type –192" message appears. Attempting to run the program on a Macintosh® that is not a PowerPC® can cause this error. The Macintosh® version of Orly's Draw-A-Story must be installed on a PowerPC® in order to function as designed. This is a minimum system requirement.
Solution Consult the minimum system requirements of Orly's Draw-A-Story to verify what specifications are needed for the program.
Issue No Printer Activity: HP® DeskJet® 540 and 600
Description With Orly's Draw-A-Story™ installed on a Windows® 3.1 system, you are unable to print a project using an HP® DeskJet® 540 or 600 printer. Incorrect printer settings cause this issue. Changing these settings should help to resolve the issue.
Solution If you are using an HP® DeskJet® 540 or 600 printer on a Windows® 3.1 system, please follow the steps below to resolve the issue.
  1. Close Orly's Draw-A-Story program.
  2. In Program Manager, open the Main group.
  3. Inside the Main group, double-click the Control Panel icon. (This will open the Control Panel.)
  4. Inside the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon.
  5. Verify that the default printer is the printer in use. (The default printer is listed at the top of the Printers control panel window.)
  6. If the printer is not the HP® DeskJet® 540 (or 600), contact Hewlett Packard® for assistance installing the correct driver on your system for the default printer.
  7. If the HP® DeskJet® 540 (or 600) printer is listed as the default printer, click the Setup button.
  8. Set the Color Smart option to Manual.
  9. Click the OK button to close the Setup window.
  10. Close all open windows and start the program.
  11. Print the project. The issue should be resolved.
Issue Cracking or Popping Sound in Windows® 3.1
Description While using Orly's Draw-A-Story™, cracking or popping sounds are heard. This issue is typically caused by a conflict between a system file and the program. Editing the MOHAWK.WIN file to resolve the issue.
Solution Complete the following to edit the MOHAWK.WIN file.
  1. In Program Manager, double-click the Main icon. The Main window will open.
  2. Double-click the File Manager icon. (File Manager icon resembles a file cabinet.)
  3. In File Manager, locate the Orly folder on the hard drive double-click it. The Orly folder will open.
  4. Inside the Orly folder, click once on the MOHAWK.WIN file. (The file will become highlighted.)
  5. With the file highlighted, click File in the menu and choose Associate. The Associate dialog box should open.
  6. Verify that the Files with Extension field shows the WIN extension.
  7. In the Associate With field, type C:\WINDOWS\NOTEPAD.EXE and click OK.
  8. Double-click the MOHAWK.WIN file in File Manager. It should open in the Notepad program.
  9. In the MOHAWK.WIN file, locate the [Wavemix] section.
  10. In the [Wavemix] section, change the ulFrameRate setting from 22050 to 11025.
  11. After the change, click File in the menu in Notepad and select Save.
  12. Exit the Notepad program.
  13. Launch and use the program. The issue should be resolved.
Issue Error 10101: Lock Script Pointer Getspdframe{}
Description When attempting to install or use Orly's Draw-A-Story™, the following error message is received: Error 10101: Lock script pointer getspdframe{}. Failure to meet the minimum system requirements of the program typically causes this error.
Solution The message sometimes appears on systems with only 4 MB of RAM, which does not meet the minimum system requirements for the program. Orly's Draw-A-Story™ requires at least 8 MB of RAM to successfully function.
Downloads
 
System Requirements
Mac
Platform: OS 7.0.1or later
CPU: Macintosh and PowerPC
Hard Disk: 16MB
RAM: 5MB
CD-ROM: 2X
Monitor: SVGA, 640x480, 256 color
Sound Card: yes
Optional: none
Other: Mouse, Speakers
Win
Platform: Win 3.1/95/98
CPU: 33 MHz 486 or faster
Hard Disk: 15MB
RAM: 8MB
CD-ROM: 2X
Monitor: SVGA, 256 color
Sound Card: Win-compatible
Optional: none
Other: Mouse, Quicktime 2.1

 



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