PHOTO ICONS 32 The Ultimate Tool To Create/Edit Photo-Realistic Icons ------------ INTRODUCTION ------------ Photo Icons 32 is a 32-bit professional icon processing tool that allows you to create, modify, capture, and convert Windows icons from 16x16 to 96x96 at color depths up to 24-bit or true color. Using high performance imaging tool kit LEADTOOLS ActiveX Professional developed by LEAD Technologies, an industry leader in imaging technology, Photo Icons 32 allows you to convert between 40 different image file formats. Photo Icons 32 allows you to extract icon(s) embedded inside DLL/EXE files and save them under ICO format. The software is also capable of creating DLLs from ICOs to optimize the use of disk space. A screen capture utility is also provided so you can capture any area of the screen into an icon. For added convenience, a TWAIN interface is also available so you can import images from a scanner or digital camera directly into icons. Photo Icons 32 can be used as an image format converter. The software supports more than 40 different image file formats including ICO, BMP, WMF, JPG, TIF, PNG, PCD, FPX, EPS, WPG, FAX, ICA, MAC, MSP, PCT, PCX, PSD, RAS, and TGA. Images/icons can be printed to any Windows-supported printers. You can even print icons embedded inside DLL/EXE files without having to extract them first. Photo Icons 32 is the ultimate icon utility you ever need to create/modify photo-realistic icons. -------- FEATURES -------- · Converts from about 40 image file formats (including BMP, WMF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PCD, FPX, MAC, PCX, WPG, TGA, MSP, PCT, RAS, etc.) to ICO. · Creates/Edits photo-realistic icons (up to 16.7 millions colors). · Scans and displays thumbnails of all images on your hard drive. · Captures any area of the screen to create photo realistic icons. · Imports images from scanners or digital cameras into icons (optional). · Extracts icons embedded inside DLL/EXE files. · Builds resource-DLL files that store icons inside (optional) · Makes parts of icon transparent. · Prints hard copy of images/icons to any Windows-supported printers. · Advanced icon editing tools. --------------------------------------------------- DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SHAREWARE & REGISTERED VERSIONS --------------------------------------------------- Shareware (free): · Creates/Edits 16-color icons from 16x16 from 96x96 in size. · Copies images. · Renames images. · Moves images. · Deletes images. · ICO to BMP conversion. · Prints hardcopy of icons. · No "nag" screen (I don't believe in "nag" screen" ;-) Registered (regular edition - $29): Above functions plus: · Creates/Edits 16, 256, and true-color icons from 16x16 to 96x96 in size. · Converts from about 40 image formats to ICO. · Extracts icons from DLLs and EXE files. · Captures any portion of the screen into an icon. · Access to more advanced icon editing tools. · Your name (or company name) is displayed on the opening screen and in the “About” box. No more shamefully displaying that you are merely evaluating this software -- you will be a full-fledged Photo Icons 32 power user :-) · You will know in your heart that you have done the right thing (both legally and morally). · You will be notified via e-mail of new major releases and will be qualified for substantial discount for the upgrade. · Although technical support has not been a drastic necessity, registered users are naturally given more priority and attention regarding technical support. Registered (Plus edition - $43): All functions in regular edition plus: · Creates resource-DLL files that contain icons inside for easy cataloging and to save disk space. Registered (Gold edition - $43): All functions in regular edition plus: · TWAIN interface to import images from scanners or digital cameras directly into icons. Registered (Pro edition - $57): All functions in regular edition plus: · Builds resource-DLL files that contain icons inside for easy cataloging and to save disk space. · TWAIN interface to import images from scanners or digital cameras directly into icons. Options: · DLL building ($14). · TWAIN interface ($14). · 3,200 icon collection ($14). · Photo-realistic icon collection ($19 each). ---------------------------------------------- WHERE TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SHAREWARE VERSION ---------------------------------------------- http://members.aol.com/doanc/products.html ------------------------------ HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ------------------------------ In order to gain the most from Photo Icons 32, it is recommended that you run the software under color modes higher than 256 such as 32K or 64K color depth mode. Hardware Requirements · Windows-based PCs (486 or better is recommended). · VGA card (Windows-accelerated is recommended). · Mouse or trackball. · TWAIN-compliant scanner or digital camera (optional). · Printers supported by Windows (optional, color printer is recommended). Photo Icons 32 was designed and tested under Windows 95 on the following hardware: · 500 MHz Pentium III with 256 MB SDRAM, 16 MB SGRAM AGPx2-based Diamond Viper V770 TNT2. · 300 MHz Pentium II with 128 MB SDRAM, 4 MB SGRAM AGP-based Diamond Viper V330. · 150 MHz PCI Pentium-based computer with 32 MB of RAM, 2 MB PCI-based Diamond Stealth VRAM (S3-968). · IBM P5-133 with 32 MB or RAM, 1MB PCI Diamond Stealth DRAM (S3-764). · Sharp PC-9050 notebook computer with 32 MB RAM and a 2 MB VRAM PCI -based Trident (9660/9680/938X) linear accelerator. · AST Bravo LC 4/33s with 8MB of RAM, 512K ATI ISA-based video card. · MicroTek ScanMaker E3 flatbed scanner. · MicroTek SlimScan C6 parallel port flatbed scanner. The following printers were successfully tested: · HP LaserJet 4L. · HP LaserJet 5L Extra. · HP LaserJet 6L. · Brother HL-720. · NEC SuperScript 660plus. · Canon BJC-610. · Epson Stylus Color. · Epson Stylus Color Pro. Software Requirements · Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 Workstation. Photo Icons 32 has not been tested in other environments because I do not have all the time and resources in this rapidly changing computer world. Therefore, unless you have the above tested hardware and software I cannot guarantee that it will work on your system. ------------ REGISTRATION ------------ For your convenience, a registration form is provided on line under Help on the menu bar. The registration fee is $29. The registered version supports over 40 image file formats. A separate TWAIN module is also available for an additional $14. The TWAIN option adds the image scanning capability to Photo Icons. As of this writing, I only accept money orders, cashiers checks, bank checks, or personal checks. Please fill in the registration form and mail it along with your payment to: Chris Doan 5345 Northridge Avenue San Diego, CA 92117 For checks or money orders drawn from a non-US bank, please add $5.00 for bank service charge. Please refrain from sending cash. But if you have to send cash, please also include a written order for my bookkeeping purposes. Registered users will receive a temporary license file through internet e-mail (uuencoded or MIME-encoded). The license file will recognize you as a registered user and allow you full access to all Photo Icons 32 features. Your permanent license file registered in your name (or your company name) and the latest version of Photo Icons 32 will be in the mail the next business day. International users may transfer $US 29 directly to my Bank of America account. There will be an additional processing fee of $10 because that's how much BoA charges my account for Fund Transfer Service. You will have to contact me by e-mail to obtain my account number for this type of payment. A site license is required by a corporation, company, educational institution, or governmental agency for use of Photo Icons 32 software on the total number of computers that will use the software. Thank you for your interest in Photo Icons 32. Chris Doan doanc@san.rr.com chris_doan@yahoo.com November 1998 ---------- DISCLAIMER ---------- I, CHRISTOPHER C. DOAN, MAKE NO GUARANTEE THAT THIS SOFTWARE WILL FUNCTION FLAWLESSLY NOR WILL I TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES INCURRED BY THE USER EITHER ACCIDENTALLY OR INTENTIONALLY THROUGH THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS. IT IS SHAREWARE AND YOU MAY DISTRIBUTE IT AS SUCH PROVIDING YOU KEEP THE HELP FILE, THE PROGRAM FILE AND THE INTRODUCTORY TEXT FILE IN ORIGINAL INTACT CONDITION. THE PROGRAM MAY BE DISTRIBUTED IN SHAREWARE\FREEWARE PACKAGES IN WHICH FEES COVER DUPLICATION/MEDIA COSTS. THIS PROGRAM MAY NOT BE SOLD COMMERCIALLY OR PRIVATELY WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. Use of this product for any period of time constitutes your acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to its contents.