home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search
- Welcome to ArcDIB version 2.1
-
- This file contains a brief summary of the what is contained in
- this release along with information to help you get started.
-
- ArcDIB is an "image"-based database that allows you to easily
- collect and organize image data from various sources and in
- serveral different formats.
-
- Version 2.1 includes:
-
- - Revised screen layout
- - Batch Importing
- - Drag-n-Drop support
- - Import "preview"
- - Thumbnail catalog printing
- - Support for vector graphics (see note below)
- - Listbox sorting
-
-
- Version 2.0 includes:
-
- - Enhanced JPEG support (8 and 24-bit color)
- - Background compression operation
- - Improved compression performance
- - Support for Microsoft Video for Windows (.AVI) files
- - Allows sound (.WAV) files to be attached to each image
- - Support for OLE (as a client)
- - Improved print functions
- - Image manipulation functions
-
-
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-
- Windows 3.x
- 386+ computer
- 4mb+ RAM
- Hard Hisk
-
- (optional)
- Microsoft MCI Video driver
- Microsoft MCI Audio driver
- SVGA video card (recommeded)
-
-
- INSTALLATION
-
- The "BBS" version of ArcDIB requires very little to install. Simply
- ensure that all files are extracted into the same directory such as:
- C:\ARCDIB
-
- Since ArcDIB is capable of Audio and Video playback, you should also
- make sure that any drivers for these devices are installed. They are
- not, however, required. You will simply receive an error message if you
- attempt to play a Video clip or any attached sound in an image.
-
- ***NOTE***
- ArcDIB v2.1 now supports a variety of vector graphics formats. The
- libraries that provide this capability proved to be a little too beefy
- for a BBS archive. It was decided not to include complete vector support
- in order to save connect time and also because some users may not want
- some of the less popular formats. All supported formats are listed in the
- Import Utility File List drop-down box. If the format you desire does not
- import contact Tech Support and we'll arrange to get you the required DLL.
-
- RUNNING
-
- Once installation is complete, you are ready to run ArcDIB.
- The main window consists of little more than a pulldown menu.
- Select the Files/Open menu item and open up the SAMPLE.BIF file to
- see an example of the type of data ArcDIB is capable of managing.
-
- ***NOTE***
- If you get an error message stating that it can't find "ARCIMG2.DLL",
- copy ARCIMG1.DLL to ARCIMG2.DLL -> copy arcimg1.dll arcimg2.dll
-
- HELP
-
- The documention for ArcDIB consists of the Help File. Press F1 at
- any time during the execution of the program to get context-sensitive
- information.
-
- TECH SUPPORT
-
- If you experience any difficulty installing or running ArcDIB, please
- contact Tech Support.
-
- Better Maps Software
- 920 Sycamore ave #49
- Vista, Ca. 92083
- (619) 598-1323 voice/FAX
- [76307,2411] compuserve
-