Copyright: GIFfyBatch


GIFfyBatch Manual

Contens:

Welcome to GIFfyBatch

What is GIFfyBatch?

First step with GIFfyBatch

How does GIFfyBatch work?

GIFfyBatch Screen

GIFfyBatch toolbar

GIFfyBatch Workarea

StatusBarPreview

Install and uninstall GIFfyBatch

The system requirements

GIFfyBatch Menu

Add GIF file to list

Add GIF files from folder

Save GIF files

Menu Tools

Start optimization

Purchasing GIFfyBatch

The contact information

License Agreement


Welcome to GIFfyBatch

We thank you for using GIFfyBatch. We believe that this program can solve the very important problem, the web-site developer comes along with. Any web-designer knows how it is important to create a qualitative site. Any designer has to make a choice. He can improve picture quality, but the picture size will increase.

GIFfyBatch is created to solve the problem of GIF files increase. The program is set up for processing a large number of GIF images, which is a majority of web-sites characteristic.

GIFfyBatch will compress your pictures like practically no one else can do.

GIFfyBatch has an extended GIF engine. It allows to read 100 % of GIF files used in web. GIFfyBatch can read GIF files made practically by any graphic editor.

But GIFfyBatch has one very important advantage; it compresses images without loss of picture quality. There's no need for you to look through hundreds of images, just launch GIFfyBatch, and it will make all job for you.

For more profound information about the program consult other parts of this manual.

Copyright fCoder Group International 2000. All rights reserved.


Purchasing GIFfyBatch

If you use demo-version of the program, you can not save results of your work. For purchasing the full version of the program address to the fCoder Group site http://www.fcoder.net any time.

If you have any questions about GIFfyBatch, write to the address giffy@fcoder.net


What is GIFfyBatch

What is GIFfyBatch?

GIFfyBatch is not the program for developing graphics, it is not the program for correcting images. GIFfyBatch it is the program for compressing images. And this is thing web-master need after site is developed.

One of main problems is to make a site user-friendly. The fast loading of a site will attract more visitors. If you make your site lightweight with the GIFfyBatch help, you'll save money on your traffic. There's no need to waste money.

GIFfyBatch was developed by the fCoder Group International programmers. At its creation the perennial experience of work with GIF files was taken into account. GIFfyBatch is capable to read practically all GIF files, which can be retrieved in the Internet.

GIFfyBatch graphic engine is capable to compress, if it is theoretically possible, great amount of images.

Just show GIFfyBatch a GIF file and start compression. The program will not spoil your images. Moreover! You always can check the program work results, and only after that save them on your disk.

You can indicate to the program the main directory and GIFfyBatch will scan the whole folder and all subfolders and will offer you to optimize all GIF files. The only thing you'll have to do is to start optimization. This very substantial and useful property for web-masters, who are working with large sites.


First step with GIFfyBatch

GIFfyBatch is developed for a wide range of the users. It is both professionals, and web-designers beginners. This is the reason why GIFfyBatch is so simple in use.

Any user can bring under GIFfyBatch in few minutes.

Besides, GIFfyBatch has no limitations on used GIF files. It is known that some editors save GIF files not pursuant to the specification of GIF format.

GIFfyBatch analyses it itself and can work with practically all GIF files, which one can be found in the Internet.

There is no difference for the program, what GIF file was offered to compress. There's only one rule! GIFfyBatch has to compress this file as far as possible, BUT the file should not lose picture quality.

This property of the program is one of most valuable for the user. Webmaster can be sure for his images.


How does GIFfyBatch work?

User should launch the program and say GIFfyBatch what files he wishes to optimize.

After that the files will be added to the program list.

After that user starts one of several methods of optimization and the program begins to work.

Each file will be treated. Some GIF files cannot be compressed theoretically; such files will not be changed in size. The majority of files could be optimized.

Some of these files are possible to optimize very fast, the optimization of others would probably take a long time.

User can watch how many files are already optimized and what are the results of optimization.

After optimization is finished user can save files in a way convenient for him. GIFfyBatch has some ways to save files.


GIFfyBatch Screen

On this screenshot you can see the program appearance with the files added for optimization.


GIFfyBatch toolbar

It contains the most important and user-friendly operations.

 Add GIF files to list

 Add all GIF files from folder

 Save the optimized GIF files to disk

 Open new (empty) list

 Open the earlier saved file list

 Save the GIF files list to disk

 Start optimization

 Cancel optimization (Attention. Îïòèìèçàöèÿ íå ìîæåò îñòàíîâèòüñÿ ìãíîìåííî)

 Delete GIF files from list

 Open gif file preview or statistics for few files

 About


GIFfyBatch Workarea
GIFfyBatch Workarea.

On the program workarea all added files and initial size of files are displayed.

During the optimization user can see what file is optimized and how much remain.

After optimization user can view results of program work, compare an initial file size and file size after optimization.


StatusBar

Information about all processes that occur in the program is displayed in the statusbar.

When files are added, or optimization running the housekeeping information is written there.


Preview

You can look at preview of any picture before optimization and after optimization and compare the size of pictures and see that the quality of a picture has not changed.


Install and uninstall GIFfyBatch

GIFfyBatch is delivered as a set of files for installation.

For the correct program installation simply launch setup.exe file and under follow the installation wizard's instructions.

GIFfyBatch doesn't require any additionals for correct operation. After installation the program is ready to start and work. You don't need to reset your computer.

If you want to remove GIFfyBatch from your computer, do it in a standard way. Open ControlPanel, select Add/Remove programs select GIFfyBatch and start program uninstallation. The program will be removed completely. You won't have any problems with your system after removing GIFfyBatch.


The system requirements
The system requirements.

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000.

RAM 16,

Hard drive space 2 Mb - +


GIFfyBatch menu


Add GIF file to list
Add GIF file to list.

This menu item allows to add any GIF files to list of files for optimization.

Use standard "Open file" dialogue for this.


Add GIF files from folder

Use this menu item, when you want to add all GIF files from selected folder and subfolders. This menu item is very useful, when it is necessary to optimize for example all your web-site files.


Delete files from list


Save GIF files r
Save GIF files

After optimization GIF files you can save outcomes as you want.

If you select this item, the dialogue (see below) will open.

You can select one of several ways to save optimized GIF files.

Save selected files only - you can save only files that you've selected.

Save all files - save all files from the file list.

Save with the same name to any folder - you can save files to any folder you select.

Save with the same name to source folder (overwrite) - If you select this option, the outcomes will overwrite the source files.

Save successfully optimized files only - If you select this option, only successfully optimized GIF files will be saved. All remaining outcomes will be skipped at saving.

New list of files - opens a new list of files. If earlier the files have been already added to GIFfyBatch, the program will offer to save this list. Hereinafter you can use the saved list in order not to add same files again.

Nevertheless, after saving or not saving the list, all files will be removed from a list. The list will be empty.

Open list of files - you can open the earlier saved list of GIF files.

Save list - saves files as a list to disk.

Save list as - saves files as a list to the disk with any selected name.


About dialog


Start optimization

Select this choice, if you wish to start optimization for files added to the list. After selecting this option the optimization method dialogue will appear.

Select a way to optimize files

 Start optimization of new files only - this item is most useful if you wish to optimize newly added files. For most cases it is good solution to start optimization.

 Optimize selected files only - Sometimes it is necessary to optimize only some files from a list. For this select them with mouse and check this item for optimization. The optimization algorithm will process only files you've selected.

 Optimize all files - Select this choice, when you wish to reoptimize all files from a list. The previous optimizations will be removed and files will be processed again.

Select optimize method - you can select one of optimization methods. Each method has some features, but the most recommended is Smart algorithm.

Smart algorithm - the most recommended algorithm for files optimization. This algorithm combines the complex of methods, which are applied depending on the file. This method takes the minimum time of optimization. The algorithm combines the flexible approach to file compression and simultaneously compression excellence.

Best result - this algorithm is recommended, when you wish to receive the best quality of optimization, but in this case optimization could take more time. This algorithm is a part of Smart algorithm.

Full optimize result - this algorithm is the most durable of all introduced algorithms. It is not recommended to apply it to all files. You should apply it selectively. Our tests show that application of this algorithm after Smart algorithm is efficient only in 1-5% of all cases of optimization.

After you have selected way of optimization push ÎÊ and the program will start optimization of the chosen files. You can be sure that the program will not spoil your source files.

The optimization can take a long time.

During optimization each file is selected, until all indicated files will be processed. After optimizing each file, the program writes the results. You can see how many bytes are saved. But the picture quality does not change.

The compression process can be iterative, and GIFfyBatch indicates the quantity of executed iterations.

After optimization the files are flagged by an icon. The icon is set according to the file compression results.

They can be of 3 kinds

1.	 The file is compressed successfully and you can see the size and per cent of optimization.

2.	 The file can not be compressed by this algorithm or it can not be compressed at all.

3.	 The file became large or can not be processed. It happens if files were downloaded from the Internet and were damaged. GIFfyBatch restores the spoilt structure of such files. Thus the file can be slightly increased.

(If you find a file, which has increased at more then 30 bytes, please, address fCoder Group support stuff via email support@fcoder.com and send this file).

Igeneering department will consider a reason of the file increase and will correct a possible error. After correction you can receive update version GIFfyBatch free of charge.


The contact information

fCoder Group International

fax (US): (603) 372-3601

www: http://www.fcoder.com

email: fcoder@fcoder.com

fCoder Team will consider any proposals on improvement of the program GIFfyBatch and whenever possible will realize them in one of next versions of the program.

fCoder Team takes the orders for software development and orders on adapting the available appendices under the concrete purposes of the customers.


General Information: License Agreement
License Agreement

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ATTENTIVELY !

The present license agreement is a legal document, it consists between you (either an individual or a single entity) and fCoder Group International, for the fCoder software product identified above, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation hereafter known as ("PROGRAM"). The PROGRAM also includes any updates and supplements to the original PROGRAM provided to you by fCoder Group International. By installing, copying, downloading, accessing or otherwise using the PROGRAM, you agree to be bound by the terms of this license. If you do not agree to the terms of this license, do not install or use the PROGRAM.

THE LICENSE FOR the PROGRAM

The PROGRAM is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The PROGRAM is licensed, not sold.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE.

This AGREEMENT gives you the following rights:

*) Systems Software.

You may install and use one copy of the PROGRAM on a single computer, including a workstation, terminal or other digital electronic device ("COMPUTER").

*) Storage and use in a network

You may also store or install a copy of the PROGRAM on a storage device, such as a network server, used only to install or run the PROGRAM on your other COMPUTERS over an internal network. However, you must acquire a dedicated license for each separate COMPUTER on or from which the PROGRAM is installed, used, accessed, displayed or run. A license for the PROGRAM may not be shared or used concurrently on different COMPUTERS.

2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.

*) Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompiling, and Disassembling.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the PROGRAM, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.

*) Separation of Components.

The PROGRAM is licensed as a single product. Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer.

*) Rental.

You are not authorized to rent, lease or lend the PROGRAM.

*) Software Transfer.

The initial user of the PROGRAM may make a one-time permanent transfer of this PROGRAM only directly to an end user and this transfer must include all of the PROGRAM (including all component parts, the media and printed materials (if any), any upgrades, and this agreement.) The end-user of such transfer must agree to comply with the terms of this agreement.

*) Termination.

Without prejudice to any other rights, fCoder Group International may terminate the present agreement if you do not observe its conditions and rules. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the PROGRAM.

3. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

THIS SOFTWARE ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND

WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

Because of the various hardware and software environments into which program may be put, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.

COPYRIGHT.

The program, including any images, photo, animation, video, sound recordings, music and text, are the intellectual property of fCoder Group International or its suppliers and may be protected by the legislation on the copyright and rules of the intellectual property laws and treaties. This agreement does not authorize you to make copies of printed materials accompanying the Program.

fCoder Group International © 1998, 1999, 2000

www.fcoder.com

support@fcoder.com


Support Service

If you have any troubles or questions with using GIFfyBatch please notify us by e-mail support@fcoder.com. We will send an answer to you within two days.

You can download a latest demo version of GIFfyBatch from Internet. To do it, please enter the URL: http://www.fcoder.com/ in your Internet browser.


General Information: Another programs by fCoder
Some programs by fCoder Group International

ImageConverter Plus is a powerful tool for working with image collections. It is an extension of your Windows Explorer popup menu.
Using ImageConverter Plus you can convert one or many images with a single mouse click. You can also add a preview of selected image to Windows Explorer popup menu.

ImageConverter Plus supports 17 most popular graphic formats.

With the introduction of HTML Publisher Pro, designing a web site has never been easier and the results have never looked better. HTML Publisher Pro simplifies opening-up of your collection of pictures for publication on the Internet, allowing Webmasters to concentrate on content, not presentation.

When completed, you may then transfer your publication to your ftp server using PublicationTransfer. It is provided with HTML Publisher Pro.

HTML Publisher Pro is very easy to use and well documented - you will find it quickly produces quality results.

AutoGraphicsHTML uses a simple wizard interface, which allows you to quickly prepare images for publishing onto the WWW. The program handles some graphic images, including JPEG, GIF and Bitmap.
The output is placed in a separate folder and consists of prepared (converted to GIF or JPEG) large images, created thumbnails and HTML files with hyperlinks from the thumbnails to the full-size images. The created HTML files can have different designs based on several styles provided with AutoGraphicsHTML. You can also make modifications to the provided styles or create a new style of your own.

ThnImage.dll is an ISAPI dynamic link library and is an easy way to create thumbnails for your HTML pages "on the fly". Bitmap, TIFF, PCX, Targa, JPEG, and GIF images can be converted to GIF or JPEG files for your HTML pages without preparation. You need only to set an image size  and image type (GIF or JPEG).

Look RS-232 Pro is a program for debugging external devices connected to the PC by means of RS-232 (COM Port). Look RS-232 Pro does this by providing means to monitor and send serial data packets to and from the PC, allowing full duplex communication to the external device.

Look RS-232 Pro is a full 32-bit application and supports all RS-232 features.

Look RS-232 Pro is very easy to use and is well documented.

HiMetric is a nice reference tool for students, engineers and researchers.

Using HiMetric you can quickly translate a value from one unit of measurement to the other. HiMetric contain 600+ units of measurement. You can update these bases by Internet.


General Information: Another programs by fCoder: HTML Publisher Pro
Some programs by fCoder Group International: HTML Publisher Pro

HTML Publisher Pro is a powerful HTML publishing tool for working with image collections. A handy wizard-style interface allows you to quickly create framed Web pages that feature object links on the left and full sized objects on the right of the screen.

The menu links can be icons, text, or thumbnails. If you choose to use with the thumbnails, the thumbnail images are created in JPEG format. You can specify the alignment, quality, and size of the thumbnails. You can also used "Alphabetic" or "Numeric" sorting for menu tiles (left handle frame with links and thumbnails).

During one of the steps of HTML Publisher Pro, you can indicate your name and tile information for the publication. This information will be located on the first page of the publication.

HTML Publisher Pro effectively deals with JPEG, GIF, Bitmap, TIFF, Targa, PCX, DCX, EPSF and PNG images. The GIF and JPEG images are left as is, while the others are automatically converted to JPEG. You can also create links to HTML, text, AVI and VRML files. Java applets and background images are also supported.

Upon completion of your publication you may transfer it to your FTP server using PublicationTransfer which is included with HTML Publisher Pro.

HTML Publisher Pro is very easy to use and well documented -- you'll find it quickly produces quality results.

You can download HTML Publisher Pro from Internet. To do it, please enter this URL: http://www.fcoder.com/ftp/pub_pro.zip in your Internet browser.


General Information: Another programs by fCoder: AutoGraphicsHTML
Some programs by fCoder Group International: AutoGraphicsHTML

If you want to quickly prepare a HTML page containing many images and easily upload it to your web server then you should use AutoGraphicsHTML. Using a simple wizard interface, the program will convert the images you select to GIF or JPG and will arrange these images and thumbnails (which it also creates) to HTML pages and will organize all hyperlinks. You can select from several styles (or create your own style) for the HTML, giving a professional, unified look to your publication.

AutoGraphicsHTML features:

1. Quickly convert your image collection for publishing to the Internet;

2. Prepare your images with one or more different styles from style sheet;

3. Custom editing any style from style sheet;

4. Create your own styles and add them to style sheet;

5. Arrange your images into HTML pages;

6. Create thumbnails from your images and arrange then to HTML pages;

7. View and edit the created HTML documents before uploading;

8. Easy transfer the output of AutoGraphicsHTML to your web server.

You can download AutoGraphicsHTML from Internet. To do it, please enter this URL: http://www.fcoder.com/ftp/_agraph.zip in your Internet browser.


General Information: Another programs by fCoder: ThnImage.dll
Some programs by fCoder Group International: ThnImage.dll

ThnImage.Dll is a ISAPI dynamic link library which is loaded onto your web server.
These libraries allow you to use files in any of six formats (BMP, GIF, TIFF, JPEG, TARGA, PCX) in your HTML pages. You need only set the size of the image and its type (GIF or JPEG).

Instruction for use:

1.	Sharing:

ThnImage.dll, PicObject.dll, ImageLoad.dll should be in "web shared" directory with options "Executed scripts" as "on".

1.	Syntax:

<p><img src="scripts\ThnImage.dll?[WIDTH]:[HEIGHT];[IMAGETYPE]:[PARAM]; [BIGIMAGEPATH];"></p>.

[WIDTH] - image width (thumbnail);

[HEIGHT] - image height (thumbnail),

[IMAGETYPE] - JPG or GIF,

[PARAM] - quality of JPEG file. For GIF file this parameter is 0.

[BIGIMAGEPATH] - full path to a full size image.

Example of use:

<p><img src="scripts\ThnImage.dll?50:50;JPG:75; C:\WEBSHARE\WWWROOT\Images\MyLargeImage.bmp;"></p>

You can download ThnImage.dll from Internet. To do it, please enter this URL: http://www.fcoder.com/ftp/ThnImage.zip in your Internet browser.


General Information: Another programs by fCoder: Look RS-232 Pro
Some programs by fCoder Group International: Look RS-232 Pro

Look RS-232 Pro is a power tool for debugging any external device, connected to the PC by means of RS-232 (COM Port). Look RS-232 Pro supports all RS-232 features.

Table 1. Supported com-port initialization features.
Features	Values
Data transfer speed, bodes	110-115200
Data bits	5-8
Stop bits	1/1.5/2
Com port numbers support	1-4
Parity control	none/even/odd/mark/space
Flow control	none/software(xon/xoff)/hardware(rts/cts)/hardware and software
Table 2. Supported data types for sending
Data types	Comments or samples
Hexadecimal data lines	11 2a 7b 88 d2 f0
Macros	You may save any hexadecimal line in a macros. Initialize macro once in the "macro" panel and use it repeatedly.
Table 3. Real time monitored properties.
Properties	Values
Rthreshold	True/False
Sthreshold	True/False
Parity	none/even/odd/mark/space
DTR	True/False
Carrier detect [DCD]	True/False
Clear to send [CTS]	True/False
Data send ready [DSR]	True/False

You can download Look RS-232 Pro from Internet. To do it, please enter this URL: http://www.fcoder.com/ftp/_lrs232.zip in your Internet browser.


General Information: Another programs by fCoder: HiMetric
Some programs by fCoder Group International: HiMetric

HiMetric is a nice reference tool for students, engineers and researchers.

Using HiMetric you can quickly translate a value from one unit of measurement to the other. HiMetric contains 600+ units of measurement. You can update these bases by Internet.

HiMetric support:

Length (46 units), Mass (43 units), Electronic (computer) memory (15 units), Time (27 units), Energy (49 units), Pressure (36 units), Force (27 units), Volume (84 units), Area (56 units), Power (27 units), Temperature (6 units), Speed of straight-line running (57 units), Acceleration of straight-line running (19 units), Brightness of light (4 units), Force of light (2 units), Electric charge (21 units), Electric current (20 units), Electric voltage (20 units), Electric resistance (18 units), Electric capacity (18 units), Electric inductive (20 units).

Do you need more units of measurement? Please notify us by himetric@fcoder.com which and we will add it (or them) to base. You will be able to update your copy of HiMetric bases by Internet.

You can download HiMetric from Internet. To do it, please enter this URL: http://www.fcoder.com/ftp/_hmetric.zip in your Internet browser.


General Information: Another programs by fCoder: ImageConverter
Some programs by fCoder Group International: ImageConverter Plus

ImageConverter Plus is a tool for easily working with the image collection. It is an extension for your Windows Explorer popup-menu.

Using ImageConverter Plus, you can convert one or lot of images with either a single mouse click or from command line. Image zoom is supported too. You can also add a preview and short info about selected image to Windows Explorer popup-menu.

ImageConverter Plus reads and shows 17 graphics formats: TIFF, GIF, Bitmap, PCX, DCX, EPS, Targa, JPEG, PNG, DXF, FPX, WMF, IMG, WPG, RLE, DIB, and PCD.
ImageConverter Plus convert into 8 graphics formats: TIFF, GIF, Bitmap, PCX, DCX, EPS, JPEG and PNG.

ImageConverter Plus allows you copy an image from a file into the clipboard without opening the file and set a selected image as wallpaper on your desktop.

Using the Image page wizard feature you can create new image containing the thumbnails of some selected images.

You can download the ImageConverter Plus from Internet. To do it, please enter this URL: http://www.fcoder.com/ftp/Converter.zip in your Internet browser.