This program is designed to give the computer novice an understanding of computers and the principles of programming them.

When the program is run, the Toad is displayed near the centre of the screen and the set of standard "tiles" is displayed at the bottom. The tiles are simply pre-defined characters which include, among other things, various faces and shapes.

Using simple commands, the Toad can be made to move around the screen. For instance, if FO 2 is typed into the computer, the Toad will move forward two squares. Similarly, if BA 2 is typed, the Toad will move backward two squares.

The Toad can be turned by using LT for left and RT for right.

Tiles can be dropped around the screen, and the Toad can leave "footprints" of tiles.

You can re-define your own characters by drawing them on an 8 x 8 grid on the screen.

There are many different commands that can be used which instruct the Toad to complete various tasks.

As well as giving beginners an introduction to computer programming, Toad Graphics should be interesting to the more experienced programmer who would like a change from programming in Basic.

J.J.