GRAPHICS VP Deluxe README TEXT (software version 3.1) Copyright (C) SKISOFT 1994-1996 INTRODUCTION: Graphics VP Deluxe (GVPD) is an application designed to help you view, print, acquire, convert, and resize picture files. Supports class conversion to Gray Scale, Palette, and True Color. You can reduce image file size using different file compression formats such as LZW, RLE, CCITT, and JPEG. There are built in links to other graphics programs such as image editors. It includes a Graphics Gallery program which is designed to help you find, organize, display, and print your picture files. Multiple picture files are displayed in an re-sizeable gallery which you can organize, sort, delete, and save to a file as thumbnails so you can quickly view them again. You can run a slide show from the gallery or a list of picture files. GVPD works with many different kinds of picture file formats such as BMP, PCX, TIF, GIF, JPG, PIC, PCD, FLT, RAS, TGA, CUT and more. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: * Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows '95 * A hard disk and a mouse * 486/25 MHz or higher recommended * A minimum of 4 Meg of RAM; 8 Meg or more recommended * Approximately 1.7 Meg of hard disk space * Visual Basic Runtime module - VBRUN300.DLL * To edit images, you'll need Windows Paintbrush or another graphics editor program GRVD FEATURES: * Extensive file formats supported: JPG, TIF, GIF, BMP, DIB, CUT, TGA, DCX, PCX, PCT, PCD, FLT, RLE, PIC, RAS, IM8. * File format conversion support: Gray Scale, Palette, True Color. * File Compression methods LZW, RLE, CCITT, JPEG. * Scan/Acquire support for Twain compatible devices. * Zoom and Resize control. * Image Printing with sizing, print dither, and smoothing. * Supports 8-bit palette optimization which prevents color distortion. * Image clip control for cut/copy/paste. * MDI support allows for multiple image display. * Accepts screen captures. * Allows drag/drop from File Manager. * GVPD will automatically load an image to any image editor. * HALO Imaging VBXs were developed by Media Cybernetics, industry leaders in imaging technology since 1985. GRAPHICS GALLERY FEATURES: * Easy search and selection of graphic files. * Graphics Slide Show. * Gallery display as thumbnails. * Custom Gallery Sizing. * Gallery printing. * Save/Load Gallery files and thumbnails. * Set Windows Wallpaper from Graphics Gallery. * Load thumbnail images to other viewer or editor program. INSTALLING GVPD: If you received one compressed file: 1) Unzip GVPD##.ZIP or run GVPD##.EXE from DOS or Windows File Manager to expand the files. If you received a disk with all of the compressed files or after expanding the files: 2) Run SETUP.EXE which will uncompress the files and install GVPD to the default or selected directory and create icons in Program Manager. The following files are installed in the same directory: GVPD.EXE - Graphics VP Deluxe Program GVPD.HLP - Graphics VP Deluxe Help File GGSS.EXE - Graphics Gallery Program GGSS.HLP - Graphics Gallery Help File SSGCONV.EXE - Graphics Gallery SSG File Conv Utility README.TXT - Information File UNINSTAL.BAT - Uninstall BAT file FILE_ID.DIZ - BBS program file description MACAWS.JPG - Test picture file CMDIALOG.VBX - VB Control for common dialogs THREED.VBX - VB Control for 3D objects MSGBLAST.VBX - VB Control for Windows Messaging FPTAB11.VBX - VB Control for Tabs PICCLIP.VBX - VB Control for Toolbar images HAC.VBX - Acquisition Control HGC.VBX - Gallery Control HIC.VBX - Image Control HACSCAN.EXE - Scanning Program COMMDLG.DLL - Common Dialogs HIFFL.DLL - File Format Library HILCONV.DLL - Conversion Library HILENH.DLL - Enhancement Library HILIMMGR.DLL - Image Memory Mang Library HILXFORM.DLL - Transformation Library IFFBMP.DLL - BMP File Format Library IFFEPS.DLL - EPS File Format Library IFFFLAT.DES - FLT Description Library IFFFLAT.DLL - FLT File Format Library IFFGIF.DLL - GIF File Format Library IFFHCUT.DLL - CUT File Format Library IFFJPEG.DLL - JPG File Format Library IFFPCD.DLL - PCD File Format Library PCDLIB.DLL - PCD File Format Library IFFPCX.DLL - PCX File Format Library IFFPICT.DLL - PCT File Format Library IFFRAS.DLL - RAS File Format Library IFFTGA.DLL - TGA File Format Library IFFTIFF.DLL - TIF File Format Library GVPD is written in Visual Basic Ver 3.0. You will need the runtime DLL for Visual Basic: VBRUN300.DLL. This may not come with your copy but can be downloaded from most online services. If you have installation problems, send me an EMail on: CompuServe 73042,3371 America Online Skibby Internet http://users.aol.com/skisoft1 73042,3371@compuserve.com Skibby@aol.com GETTING STARTED: To begin using Graphics VP Deluxe double click on the GVPD icon in Program Manager created by GVPD SETUP.EXE or double click on GVPD.EXE in File Manager. You can follow GVPD.EXE with a path and file name and Graphics View/Print will start up with that picture file. See GVPD.HLP for more information on using GVPD. .SSG FILE CONVERSION If you created .SSG gallery files with Graphics Gallery versions 2.1 or previous, you will need to convert them to the new version 3 format before they will be recognized by Graphics Gallery V3.0. See the Graphics Gallery Help File for more information. UNINSTALL To uninstall Graphics VP Deluxe, run UNINSTAL.BAT located in the same directory GVPD.EXE is located. You may need to edit the file if you specified a location other than C:\GVPD. You can also manually delete the program files listed above. You probably do not want to delete CMDIALOG.VBX, THREED.VBX, FPTAB11.VBX, MSGBLAST.VBX, or COMMDLG.DLL from your Windows\System directory. They may be used by other programs. NOTE: If you are using Windows '95 you should not use the UNINSTAL.BAT. It is best to use the Add/Remove Software Wizard on the Control Panel which will install and uninstall software loaded with Windows '95. WHAT'S NEW WITH VERSION 3.1: * Display all menu and toolbar options even if there is not image. If there is not image, some options will be disabled. * Added better slide show controls. * Added slide show window size and positioning options. * Misc fixes. WHAT'S NEW WITH VERSION 3.0: * Improved interface for faster processing using less system resources. * Acquire from any Twain compliant device such as scanners, digital cameras, and frame-grabbers. * New zoom control functions. * Better MDI window positioning. * New updated help file. * View Clipboard option. * If upgrading from Graphics View/Print there are too many changes to list!! * Misc fixes. SHAREWARE/REGISTRATION: Graphics VP Deluxe is a shareware program. You may use it for a trial period of up to 30 days. After that time, you must register your copy of the program. Registered users will receive: * The very latest version of the program * The companion program: Graphics Gallery * Notification of future releases * Free downloaded upgrades * Full online support To register your copy: run the program and when the About form is displayed, click on the Register button and a registration form will be displayed. Click on the Print Topic button to print out a registration form. Fill out the registration form and mail it with your payment to the address on the form. You will be mailed the most recent, registered version of Graphics Developer. If you do not use the registration form, send your name and address and check or money order to: SkiSoft Shareware 3499 223rd Street SW Brier, WA 98036 Feel free to copy and distribute the unregistered version of GVPD.ZIP, unmodified. AVAILABLE PURCHASE OPTIONS: Graphics VP Deluxe with Graphics Gallery.............. $20 Graphics VP Deluxe Only............................... $15 Graphics View/Print with Graphics Gallery............. $15 Graphics View/Print Only.............................. $10 Graphics Gallery Only................................. $10 GVPG upgrade to Graphics VP Deluxe.................... $ 5 GGSS or GRVP upgrade to Graphics VP Deluxe............ $10 Ask us about special prices when purchasing multiple licenses! COMPUSERVE REGISTRATION: If you have a CompuServe account, you can use the on-line software registration service. This service will charge your CompuServe account, and will automatically send SkiSoft an e-mail message notifying us that you have registered Graphics Gallery. To use this service, go to the SWREG forum on CompuServe. Search for one of the following Registration IDs: Graphics VP Deluxe: 10542 Graphics View/Print with Graphics Gallery: 8314 Graphics View/Print: 8311 Graphics Gallery: 8313 You will receive a serial number by E-mail (usually within 24 - 48 hours) which will register your current copy, and the latest release will be mailed to you. LICENSE INFORMATION: This program is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but do not give it away altered or as part of another system. If you find this program useful and continue to use it after 30 days, you must make a registration payment to SkiSoft Shareware for the fee specified on the registration form found in the program's help file. The fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. If used on a network system, each user is considered to be using a distinct copy of the licensed program whether or not he or she is actually using it. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting SkiSoft Shareware. Anyone distributing this program for any kind of remuneration must first contact SkiSoft Shareware at the address contained in the help file for authorization. SkiSoft Shareware warrants that for a period of ninety days from the date of delivery of the licensed program, the program, if unmodified by the Licensee, will perform in substantial conformity with the user documentation. SkiSoft Shareware does not warrant that the licensed program is free from coding errors. Any modifications to the licensed program shall thereafter be licensed AS IS. The above warranty does not apply to the extent that any failure of the licensed program to perform as warranted is caused by the licensed program being (1) not used in accordance with the user documentation, or (2) modified by any person other than authorized SkiSoft Shareware, Inc. personnel. LICENSOR MAKES AND LICENSEE RECEIVES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The total liability of SkiSoft Shareware for any claim or damage arising out of the use of the licensed program or otherwise related to this license shall be limited to direct damages which shall not exceed the license fee(s) which have been paid by Licensee to SkiSoft Shareware for the specific client project which is the subject of such claim or damage. IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE FOR ADDITIONAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE LICENSED PROGRAM, EVEN IF LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. UNISYS Corporation TIFF-LZW/GIF-LZW Software Patent License Grant: Unisys herby grants to Licensee SkiSoft Shareware a non-exclusive, worldwide license under the Licensed Patent (with no right to sublicense) restricted to the Field of Use to make, have made, use, sell or otherwise transfer Licensed Software to End users either directly or via Third Parties. GIF/TIFF - LZW Capability Licensed under U.S. Patent No. 4,558,302 and foreign counterparts by UNISYS Corp.