The Blockcorner Quickstart Guide To start, try typing the word "new". This will create a square block at the x-tile. Then try coloring that block by typing "paint yellow" or "paint purple". Most of the common colors are available. Then try creating different shaped blocks. The available shapes are: new triangle new cylinder new tile new cube Whichever block is highlighted can be thought of as the "active block". This is the block that is receiving the commands you enter. You can change which block is active by clicking on it with the mouse. Try moving blocks around by using commands such as: walk 3 turn right turn right 3 walk 6 etc. Once you've gotten the hang of creating blocks and moving them around, try defining a function. This is done by typing: "function sparks" then typing in a sequence of commands such as the following: new tile paint blue new triangle paint green walk 5 turn right 3 walk 3 end Now you've defined a function called "sparks". You can now simply type: sparks and all of the commands in that function will be executed. Now try something like: repeat 10 sparks Once you've got a structure going, you can share it with a friend by typing "sendto myfriend@email.com", using your friends email address. Your friend will receive a special link that will take them to blockcorner.com and open your structure for them to look at or continue adding to! (*note: you could also mail it to yourself if you want to continue working later). good luck and have fun! Please send email to wade@largeanimal.com with your questions or comments. copyright wade tinney 1999