Dazzle Draw is a

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for the

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and

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. The program allows users to create

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s which can then be printed or used in other programs. Developed by David Snider and released in 1984 by

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, the program is similar to

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, released in early 1984. Snider previously wrote the Apple II pinball game '' David's Midnight Magic''. Dazzle Draw is designed specifically to take advantage of the graphics capabilities of the Apple IIc and Enhanced IIe. The program allows use of 16 colors and supports the creation of automated slide shows.

Reviews

Dazzle Draw was reviewed on the December 1985 issue of Games magazine. It was praised for being easy to use "whether you choose a graphics tablet (preferred), a mouse controller, or a joystick" and considered to be "in a word, dazzling".

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