ImageMapper is a program designed to make the task of producing accurate, maintainable imagemaps as easy as possible.
Thanks to inclusion of the Independent JPEG Group's code, ImageMapper is capable of displaying and converting between graphics files in a variety of formats, notably JPEG, GIF, PICT, BMP, PPM, TARGA.
How to use it:
If you have ever used an object-oriented graphics program, you should find operation no problem. There are four tools. These are:
Selection:
- Used for dragging objects around the imagemap, resizing, etc.
Rectangle, Circle, Polygon:
- Used for creating new objects.
The drag manager is fully supported. You can drag graphic files, or objects into windows, and they will be added to your imagemap. You can also drag objects from your window to the desktop, and clipping files will be created for later use.
When you have your imagemap as you like it, select Generate HTML from the Image menu. This will open a new text window, displaying the actual Client-Side Imagemap code that you can include in your webpage. The dialog that appears lets you tweak various options that define the way the code is compiled.
Zoom Tools:
Comprehensive zoom tools are supplied. You can open the Zoom floater, which displays the area of image around the cursor - minus any objects, at an enlarged size. You can vary the amount of zoom, by clicking in the floater. You can also zoom in on the entire imagemap, by simply clicking on the zoom in/out/menu icons at the bottom-left of the window.
Note- the zoom options do not affect the final compiled image - check it at 100% before generating code!
Object Floater:
The object floater lets you set various parameters of an object. It only works when a single object is selected, but it lets you change the sizes, the object type, the target, etc. Clicking in the strip below the title-bar will open the object floater.
Modes of operation:
There are two modes of operation. These are Graphics mode, and List mode. You can toggle modes by clicking on the icon in the bottom-left of the window (it is either a list or a pencil icon).
Graphics Mode:
Graphics mode is a WYSIWYG mode. You can see the objects on top of the image itself. You can manipulate the objects by dragging them, and resizing them, cutting, copying, etc.
List Mode:
Lets you examine all the object parameters. You can view in detail, in list form, all currently created objects. You cannot delete, create, or modify objects, except via the Object floater.
Requirements:
ImageMapper requires a computer that is running System 7, with the Drag Manager installed. It has been tested on a Quadra 630, and an LC 475.
Known Bugs: - To be fixed in future release
Dragging shapes to the desktop creates drag-files. You can drag oval and rectangle drags back onto the window without problems, but dragging a polygon back is dodgy.
Conversion from PICT to other graphic format won't work. Other->PICT will create a PICT resource file.
Shareware:
This is the complete version. It is shareware, and if you think you may find ImageMapper useful, then I hope you will consider sending the shareware fee of just ú5. Benefits include support and latest updates via eMail.
Send any bug reports, suggestions, comments or the shareware fee to:
Stuart Snaddon,
4 Holmhils Gardens,
Cambuslang,
Glasgow.
Scotland.
or E-Mail me at:
snaddosg@dcs.gla.ac.uk,
the latest version will be available from my web pages at:
http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/~snaddosg
Credits:
Graphics Routines
⌐Independent JPEG Group
Infinity Windoid
⌐Troy Gaul
Disclaimer:
This software is licensed on an ╥as is╙ basis. The author provides no warranty of any sort. The user of this software assumes complete responsibility for any direct or indirect damages due to use or misuse of this software.
