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diff --git a/hacks/helix.man b/hacks/helix.man
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--- a/hacks/helix.man
+++ b/hacks/helix.man
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
-.TH XScreenSaver 1 "13-aug-92" "X Version 11"
+.TH XScreenSaver 1 "18-sep-97" "X Version 11"
 .SH NAME
 helix - draw helical string-art patterns
 .SH SYNOPSIS
 .B helix
-[\-display \fIhost:display.screen\fP] [\-foreground \fIcolor\fP] [\-background \fIcolor\fP] [\-window] [\-root] [\-mono] [\-install] [\-visual \fIvisual\fP]
+[\-display \fIhost:display.screen\fP] [\-foreground \fIcolor\fP] [\-background \fIcolor\fP] [\-window] [\-root] [\-mono] [\-erase\-speed \fIusecs\fP] [\-erase\-mode \fIinteger\fP] [\-delay \fIseconds\fP] [\-install] [\-visual \fIvisual\fP]
 .SH DESCRIPTION
 The \fIhelix\fP program draws interesting patterns composed of line segments
 in random colors.
@@ -20,6 +20,17 @@ Draw on the root window.
 .B \-mono 
 If on a color display, pretend we're on a monochrome display.
 .TP 8
+.B \-erase\-speed \fIusecs\fP
+This controls the speed at which the screen will be erased. Lower numbers 
+erase faster.
+.TP 8
+.B \-erase\-mode \fIinteger\fP
+This sets the erase mode. Mode \-1 chooses a random mode each time. There
+are currently 6 modes defined (0\-5).
+.TP 8
+.B \-delay \fIseconds\fP
+This sets the number of seconds that the helix will be on the screen.
+.TP 8
 .B \-install
 Install a private colormap for the window.
 .TP 8
@@ -48,3 +59,5 @@ suitability of this software for any purpose.  It is provided "as is" without
 express or implied warranty.
 .SH AUTHOR
 Jamie Zawinski <jwz@netscape.com>, 13-aug-92.
+Screen eraser improved by Johannes Keukelaar <johannes@nada.kth.se>, 
+ 18-sep-97.