LAPCALC - F1GP Lap Time Calculator

(version 0.1.0)

Author: Hrvoje Stimac

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1. INTRODUCTION
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LapCalc - Lap Time Calculator for Microprose Formula One Grand Prix (F1GP).

LapCalc is a command-line program that calculates the lap times of the computer-controlled cars, for a given set of performance parameters (AI Grip, Car BHP, Driver Qualifying Skill, Track), using a database file.


2. ABOUT
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This package includes the lap time database, the program source code and the Windows executable of the program. 

The Windows executable was compiled using the Code::Blocks 17.12 IDE for Windows with the MinGW TDM-GCC compiler (version 5.1.0, 32 bit, SJLJ). LapCalc does not use any specific operating system features and can be compiled for other operating systems, as well.


3. USAGE
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Extract the contents of this package. LAPCALC.exe and times.bin must be located in the same folder.

LapCalc uses the following command-line syntax:

LAPCALC <grip>,<bhp>,<skill>,<track>
-?/-h                         Show this message.
<grip>,<bhp>,<skill>,<track>  Combination of 4 performance settings.

<grip> - AI Grip value (1 to 15)
<bhp> - Car BHP value (multiple of 10, from 470 to 1240)
<skill> - Driver Qualifying Skill value (0 to 59)
<track> - Track value (1 to 16)

Examples:
LAPCALC 1,470,0,1
LAPCALC 15,1240,59,16


4. FILES
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LapCalc package contains the following files:

- ReadMe.txt (this instruction file) 

- LAPCALC.exe (32-bit Windows executable)

- LAPCALC.c (program source code)

- times.bin (lap time database)


5. DISCLAIMER
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These files and any of their parts can be freely copied and distributed, as long as the original author is credited and no fee is charged. The author will not be held responsible for any losses incurred, either directly or indirectly by the use of these files.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
