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@X38┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────@X3B┐@X0B
@X38│ @X3EHelp: @X3F(GIF) Collage builder command v2.9 @X3B│@X0B
@X38└@X3B────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘@X0E
The GIF command builds thumbnail image collage GIF files of the GIF
files you have flagged for download to allow you to preview the GIF
files before using your time and byte/file allotment to download the
individual GIF files. For a quick start, just flag some GIF files
for download in the normal manner and then enter "GIF" at the main
menu command prompt or click on the GIF command button if you are
using RIP graphics.
@X0F
Description
@X03
On many bulletin board systems you are given a daily or weekly time
allotment, byte allotment, file allotment, file Download/Upload ratio
or some combination of these. Because of this a lot of people get
frustrated after downloading a GIF file only to find that it is a copy
of one they already have, does not match the file description or is a
poor quality GIF image. The GIF collage builder allows you to preview
reduced replications of the GIF files before you spend your allotment
downloading the individual GIF files.
You can create these collage files simply by flagging the GIF files for
download and then using the GIF command to create and download a collage
of these files instead of downloading the individual GIF files.
Each collage will contain a maximum of 9 reduced GIF images. If you
have flagged more than 9 GIF files, the GIF command will automatically
create additional collage files until all of the GIF files you have
flagged are included in the collage files. The GIF command can process
up to 99 flagged GIF files at a time. Most SysOp's install the GIF
command in a way that will allow you to download and preview the collage
files built by the GIF command without effecting your time/byte ratio
or limit. This, however, is strictly up to your SysOp.
The GIF file(s) placed in the collage file(s) are left flagged for
download after the collage file(s) have been prepared for you. You
can avoid downloading them along with the collage files by simply
answering @X0FN@X03 to the @X0EDownload Flagged Files? @X03question. The
collage files will be flagged for download AFTER you answer.
Your SysOp has purchased the GIF command to help you make your time
on this BBS more productive. If you find this command usefull, you
should take the time to leave him a comment thanking him for his
consideration and to let him know he hasn't wasted his time and money.
If your SysOp is still using an unregistered version of the GIF command,
encourage him to register it to eliminate the delay you get when it
starts up. You may even offer to help register it if you use it very
often. I'm sure it will be appreciated and the gesture not forgotten.