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GDS.TXT - This is a data file. DO NOT modify or distribute separately.
Copyright (c)1991-95 Photodex Corporation. All rights reserved.
Photodex is a registered trademark of Photodex Corporation.
Tampering with this file is a violation of federal copyright laws and
international treaties. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law.
:::catRes
(press 'Esc' to cancel)
Select Catalog Image Resolution:
A- 320x200
B- 640x400
C- 640x480 (default)
D- 800x600
E- 1024x768
F- 1280x1024
Which? :::catFType
Select Catalog File Type
G- GIF (16 to 256 colors)
J- JPEG (24 bit/16M colors)
Which? :::catDepth
GIF89a
Select GIF Catalog Bit Depth
A- 4 bit / 16 colors
B- 8 bit / 256 colors
Which? :::cat24
There are 24 bit files in this batch. Palette optimization requires more
processing. JPEG files require 5-10 seconds more per file to process
because of redundant decompression.
Select Palette Quality
A- Lame (fast, but image quality is not great)
B- Best possible palette (a bit slower, but the wait is worth it)
Which? :::catStyle
Select GDS Catalog Style
A- Black, no borders
B- Black with borders
C- White, no borders
D- White with borders
E- Gray, no borders
F- Gray, 3D borders (default)
Which? :::catLay
Select GDS Catalog Layout (%d files)
:::catNoVirt
Not enough memory for virtual screen file. Catalog cannot be generated.
Press any key to continue.
:::catFinal
If you have not seen a recent copy of GDS, you should! GDS has been given
a new look and overhauled by Photodex, and is now the most complete graphics
file viewer/cataloger in the world. It has the fastest viewing capabilities
and user interface of any mainstream graphics programs. Better yet, GDS out-
does just about every other file viewer, file cataloger, or file converter!
GDS is now used by professionals worldwide to manage thousands of graphics
files every day. Become a graphics professional -- Discover GDS.
Search this system for GDS*.ZIP or GDS*.EXE to get the best file viewer ever.
GDS is shareware, affordable, and registration help is always included.
Generating GDS catalog, this takes a minute or two...(Press 'Esc' to cancel)
:::vidType
Ready to attempt detection of video hardware. NOTE: Some notebooks crash
during video detection. If the screen locks up after you press [Enter]
(give it 10-20 seconds), simply reboot and use one of the numbers or letters
here. See the help system for more information, or the end of GDS.TXT if
you are familiar with low level video hardware.
(Video types marked with '*' may not be 100%% detectable on all machines.)
1-HERC *5-AHEAD *9-CIRRUS D-F1280 H-SS24X *L-TSENG P-ST64
2-CGA 6-AHEADB *A-CL54 E-GENOA I-STEALTH *M-TSENG4
3-EGA 7-ATI *B-EVEREX *F-OAK J-STPRO *N-VESA
*4-VGA 8-CHIPS C-EV634 *G-PARA *K-TRIDNT O-VIDEO7
Press [Enter] for automatic detection,
or select the video type number from the above list. :::selfCfg
GDS %s SELF CONFIGURATION
If the machine locks up, reset and try GDS /VESA
:::vBIOSChg
Attention: The video BIOS has changed since the file CONFIG was created.
GDS checks the video BIOS to detect new video hardware. If you are using
a 'smart' extended memory manager (like QEMM), this may happen every time
you start GDS. You can disable this message by inserting the following
command in the file GDSUSER.CFG:
auto,/OK
Press [Enter] to use existing CONFIG file
Press 'R' to Reconfigure GDS
Which? :::selfCfg2
GDS %s SELF CONFIGURATION
Video type set to %s
Some video cards lock the machine up when asked about VESA support.
Do you want to try to detect VESA support (Y/N)? :::svDet
Stealth VRAM detected. Make sure you have run SMODE MONITOR
Press [Enter] to continue, or [Esc] to exit.:::m32Det
ATI MACH 32 detected. Make sure you have run VVESA to support VESA modes,
and have run the INSTALL utility to configure the Mach 32 for your display.
If you have not done this, you should press [Esc] now and RUN ATI's INSTALL.
*** IF YOU DO NOT RUN VVESA BEFORE GDS, YOU WILL HAVE NO SVGA MODES! ***
If you have already configured GDS without VVESA loaded, be sure to delete
the file called 'CONFIG' and re-run GDS. You may also want to run GDS with
/C0 on the command line to insure that the palette is correct. The Mach 32
card appears to have palette hardware bugs in 1280x1024x256, although all
other modes appear to work fine and do not require the /C0 parameter.
Press [Enter] to continue, or [Esc] to exit.:::m64Det
ATI MACH 64 detected. Make sure you have run INSTALL to configure the card.
Press [Enter] to continue, or [Esc] to exit.:::vDet
Viper detected. Make sure you have run VPRMODE VESA
Press [Enter] to continue, or [Esc] to exit.:::sDet
Stealth Pro detected. Make sure you have run STLMODE VESA
Press [Enter] to continue, or [Esc] to exit.:::s64Det
Stealth 64 detected.
Make sure you have S64MODE in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Press [Enter] to continue, or [Esc] to exit.:::noIdea
Oh NO! /NOIDEA specified!
If you are having technical problems with GDS, we want to know about it!
Give us a call at (510) 449-9079. We'll be happy to figure out why things
aren't going well with your copy of GDS. If you can't get a hold of us
(like if it's Sunday morning at 4:00AM), try sending a FAX. We'll get back
to you as soon as possible.
Photodex Corporation
1781 Barcelona Street
Livermore, CA 94550
(510) 449-9079 - Voice
(510) 449-3519 - FAX
Thank you for your support.
:::doDelTxt
It is probably not a good idea
to delete, rename or move GDS.TXT,
GDSTITLE.GIF, or KIMRY.PCX.:::falo
WARNING: Files found before /~L%d! Max files left unchanged.
Try specifying the /~L<n> parameter near the top of the GDSUSER.CFG file.
Press a key.:::virt
Virtual screen must be 1, 4, 8, 15, 16, or 24 bits
:::noVirt
Can't create virtual file
:::noVidType
Unable to detect video type
:::prob
If you have problems configuring GDS, try
giving us a call at (510) 449-9079.
:::detect
Detecting video hardware...:::ckVesa
Checking for VESA support...
:::modeTst
VIDEO MODE TEST FOR %s
───────────────────────────
%s Mode: %dx%d, %ld colors
Press: [Enter] to test this graphics mode.
[Y] to accept mode without testing.
[N] to remove mode.
[Esc] to cancel.
** If the screen goes crazy, press [Enter] quickly. **:::modeOver
VIDEO CONFIGURATION COMPLETE
Press [Enter] to save the configuration
as default, or [Esc] to cancel without
making any changes.:::modeOverwrite
An existing CONFIG file already exists.
Do you want to overwrite it?
Press [Y] or [N], or [Esc] to cancel.:::modeNo
Ok. The changes you have made will not be
saved to the permanent configuration file,
but they will remain active for the rest of
your current GDS session.
Press any key to exit.:::palLock
The palette has been locked to the
best fit for the currently selected
files. To unlock the palette, choose
the 'Lock Palette' option again.
Press any key to continue.:::NoPrt
This GDS trial version does not include printer
drivers to print graphics. The enhanced versions
print 300dpi graphics fitted to an 8½x11" page in
both portrait and landscape modes. GDS prints on
HP LaserJet and DeskJet printers, and is known to
work with some true PCL compatible printers.
Photodex
Order Line: (510) 449-9079 GDS is $39.95
VISA/MC/AMEX OK
FAX Orders: (510) 449-3519
(please use printed form for FAX orders):::NoShell
This version of GDS does not support shelling to
DOS. Enhanced versions support shelling. If you
need the ability to shell to DOS, call us.
Photodex
Order Line: (510) 449-9079 GDS is $39.95 + s/h
VISA/MC/AMEX Ok
FAX Orders: (510) 449-3519
(please use printed form for FAX orders):::Free25
This GDS trial version cannot write images which
have been 'color reduced' from more than 8 bits per
pixel. The enhanced (registered) version of GDS is
responsible for some of the best looking graphics
files in the world, and is available now.
Photodex
Order Line: (510) 449-9079 GDS is $39.95 + s/h
VISA/MC/AMEX Ok
FAX Orders: (510) 449-3519
(please use printed form for FAX orders):::NoValConv
No graphics files selected to convert.
Put the file cursor on a file, or
select files to convert by using the
mouse or spacebar.:::NoBatch
This GDS trial version cannot handle batch
conversions. The registered version easily
converts up to 2,700 files in a single batch,
and can do it from the command line as well.
To get these and other powerful features,
you need to call us.
Photodex
Order Line: (510) 449-9079 GDS is $39.95 + s/h
VISA/MC/AMEX Ok
FAX Orders: (510) 449-3519
(please use printed form for FAX orders):::NoAdd25
This GDS trial version handles up to 25 files.
The file list already has 25 files, so another
file cannot be added. The enhanced version
easily handles over 2,700 files in any number
of paths. To get this function, you should
call us with your order.
Photodex
Order Line: 510-449-9079 GDS is $39.95
VISA/MC/AMEX OK
FAX Orders: 510-449-3519
(please use printed form for FAX orders):::NoReduce
This GDS trial version cannot color reduce true color
(24 bit) pictures, or convert pictures to the JPEG
format. GDS is responsible for some of the highest
quality 256 color images in the world. Get GDS,
and get the best color reduction around.
Photodex
Order Line: (510) 449-9079 GDS is $39.95 + s/h
VISA/MC/AMEX Ok
FAX Orders: (510) 449-3519
(please use printed form for FAX orders):::conNoV
Unable to create virtual file.
(name=%s)
Press any key.:::conNoVText
Unable to create virtual file (%s).
:::conAb
Aborted by pressing [ESC].
Press any key.:::conAbText
Aborted by pressing [ESC].
:::conExt
%s
GDS cannot convert externally
supported (foreign) file formats.
Press any key to continue.:::conAbText
Aborted by pressing [ESC].
:::batchFile
You have files selected for a batch
file operation. This trial version
only processes one file at a time.
For more information about getting the
enhanced version of GDS, see "How to
Order GDS" in the "Help" menu.
Press any key.:::manDead
:::manMaster
hlCap
hlLicense
hlConfTop
hlConfPU
hlConfInst
hlConfLaptop
hlConfVideo
hlConfRept
hlConfCrash
hlConfATI
hlConfDiamond
hlConfOrchid
hlConfTest
hlConfFile
hlFileList
hlHowToSelect
hlHowToView
hlViewModeCommands
hlVMCZoomOMatic
hlVMCColorLevel
hlVMCContrast
hlVMCBrightness
hlVMCHue
hlVMCScale
hlVMCArrow
hlVMCKeyboardPan
hlVMCSharp
hlVMCQuote
hlExtViewers
hlHowToSlideshow
hlHowToCLSlideshow
hlHowToCatalog
hlHowToCLCatalog
hlBBS
hlHowToConvert
hlFileConvert
hlViewWrite
hl/@C
manMenus
hlFileMenu
hlFileMenuCopy
hlFileMenuMove
hlFileMenuRename
hlFileMenuHide
hlFileMenuDelete
hlFileMenuSubdirs
hlFileMenuJump
hlFileMenuPrint
hlFileMenuShell
hlFileMenuExit
hlViewMenu
hlViewMenuSlideshow
hlViewMenuCatalog
hlViewMenuDithering
hlViewMenuAntialias
hlViewMenuBeep
hlViewMenuComment
hlViewMenuCatalogStyle
hlViewMenuCenterSlideshow
hlViewMenuWaitColors
hlViewMenuIFill
hlViewMenuWriteI
hlDisplayMenu
hlDisplayMenuShow
hlDisplayMenuSort
hlConvMenu
hlConvBMP1
hlConvBMP4
hlConvBMP8
hlConvBMP24
hlConvCUT1
hlConvCUT4
hlConvCUT8
hlConvGIF1
hlConvGIF4
hlConvGIF8
hlConvIMG1
hlConvIMG4
hlConvLBM1
hlConvLBM4
hlConvLBM8
hlConvPCX1
hlConvPCX4
hlConvPCX8
hlConvRIX4
hlConvRIX8
hlConvTGA15
hlConvTGA24
hlConvTIF1
hlConvTIF4
hlConvTIF8
hlConvTIF24
hlConvJPG24
hlConvWPG1
hlConvWPG4
hlConvWPG8
hlConvANSI
hlScanMenu
hlSetupMenu
hlSetupMenuConf
hlSetupMenuSystem
hlSetupMenuPrintColor
hlSetupMenuPrintPort
hlSetupMenuText
hlHelpMenu
hlResMenu
hlAutoLockMenu
hlMouseMenu
hlPaletteMenu
hlLimitPal
hlFetchPal
hlLockPal
hlViewModeMenu
hlViewModeMenuFile
hlVMMFSaveANS
hlVMMFSaveBMP
hlVMMFSaveCUT
hlVMMFSaveGIF
hlVMMFSaveJPG
hlVMMFSaveLBM
hlVMMFSavePCX
hlVMMFSaveRIX
hlVMMFSaveTGA
hlVMMFSaveTIF
hlVMMFSaveWPG
hlVMMFSetCrop
hlVMMFResetCrop
hlVMMFFileInfo
hlVMMFQuit
hlViewModeMenuEdit
hlVMMERotate
hlVMMEFlipHorz
hlVMMEFlipVert
hlVMMEPan
hlVMMEReset
hlViewModeMenuColor
hlVMMCGray
hlVMMCMax
hlVMMCInvert
hlVMMCResetColor
hlVMMCResetAll
hlViewModeMenuSize
hlVMMSFit
hlVMMSSetZoom
hlVMMSDoubleX
hlVMMSDoubleY
hlVMMSDoubleXY
hlVMMSHalfX
hlVMMSHalfY
hlVMMSHalfXY
hlVMMSCenter
hlVMMSReset
hlViewModeMenuPrint
hlVMMPPrint
hlViewModeMenuRes
manAppendix
hlTrialVer
hlDiff
hlLicensing
hlViewTheory
hlCmdAlpha
hl/!
hl/A
hl/B
hl/C
hl/D
hl/E
hl/F
hl/G
hl/H
hl/I
hl/J
hl/K
hl/L
hl/LAPTOP
hl/M
hl/N
hl/NOCGA
hl/NOEGA
hl/NOHERC
hl/NOMONO
hl/NOVESA
hl/NOIDEA
hl/CONFIG
hl/O
hl/OK
hl/P
hl/Q
hl/QUIET
hl/R
hl/S
hl/T
hl/U
hl/V
hl/W
hl/X
hl/XPAR
hl/Z
hl/#
hl/=
hl/~0
hl/~A
hl/~B
hl/~E
hl/~F
hl/~G
hl/~J
hl/~K
hl/~L
hl/~M
hl/~O
hl/~R
hl/~T
hl/~Z
hl/<vid>
hl/512
hl/1M
hl@<file>
hl/@C
hl/@D
hl/@E
hl/@F
hl/@H
hl/@J
hl/@K
hl/@L
hl/@N
hl/@P
hl/@S
hl/@T
hl/@X
hl/@W
hl/@Z
hlCmdVH
hlUnisys
hlRev
hlGlossary
:::manMenus
Using GDS File List Menus
The file display of GDS has pull-down menus at the top of the text screen as
well as the bottom. The most used menus are at the top and the less
commonly used (and more intricate) menus are at the bottom.
To activate a menu, simply click on the menu name with a mouse and drag the
mouse down (or up) until the desired menu option is highlighted). Release
the mouse button to select the menu option.
If you are using a keyboard, you can use an "Alt" key combination to activate
each menu. Each menu has a highlighted letter, which can be typed as an "Alt"
key combination to activate the menu. Use the arrow keys to move the
selection bar up and down until the desired option is highlighted. Press the
[Enter] key to select the menu option.
:::manAppendix
APPENDICES
:::helpTop
GDS Hypertext Help System
hlCap■ What does GDS do? ■
hlHowToViewHow to View Images Welcome to GDS's built-in hypertext help
hlHowToSlideshowHow to Play Slideshows system. Use the [Tab] and [Shift-Tab] keys
hlHowToCatalogHow to Create Catalogs or the mouse to highlight words and phrases
hlHowToConvertHow to Convert Images displayed in bright white.
hlTrialVerGDS Versions!
For help with help, press hlHelpF1] or hlHelpclick here.
Detailed Information
hlConfTopConfiguring GDS <-- NEW USERS READ THIS!
hlFileListHow the File List Works
hlHowToSelectHow to Select Files Other Information
hlViewTheoryHow GDS Processes Images hlLicenseSoftware License Agreement
hlFormatsSupported Formats
Menus & Commands hlLicensingCD-ROM Licensing Info.
hlMenusMain File Menus hlLegalCopyright and Legal Info.
hlViewModeMenuView Mode Menus hlPhotodexPhotodex Corporation
hlViewModeCommandsView Mode Commands hlOrderOrdering GDS
hlOFrm*** ORDER FORM *** (print using [P])
Lists and Tables hlUpgradeGDS Upgrades (and ORDER FORMS)
hlCmdTopCommand Line Parameters
hlRevGDS Revision History hlASPASP Ombudsman Statement (READ THIS!)
hlGlossaryGlossary of Computer Terms hlUnisysUnisys LZW Patent #4,558,302
:::hlUnisys
Unisys LZW Patent #4,558,302
The computer industry learned in December of 1994 that Unisys now intends to
enforce it's patent on software implementations of LZW compression. This
news sent the computer industry (and especially the internet community) into
a frenzy because so many applications rely on GIF and LZW TIFF image files.
Here are what we believe to be the facts:
1) Unisys owns U.S. patent #4,558,302, which describes LZW
compression and decompression. According to CompuServe,
Unisys and the U.S. patent office, it is a valid and
enforceable patent covering both encoding and decoding
of LZW compressed data.
2) Unisys appears to be acting within the legal time limit to
pursue this type of patent, and has already secured several
major software licenses for this patent.
3) All GIF and LZW TIFF encoders and decoders appear to clearly
fall under this patent.
4) GIF and LZW TIFF files alone are not subject to the patent
because they are simply data files, and do not actually
encode or decode LZW information. There is therefore no
such thing as a 'GIF Tax' imposed on the files.
5) Unisys has generously waived all pre-1995 software royalty
liabilities, and new royalties for free software (trial
versions of shareware and freeware). Shareware and freeware
are still freely distributable, with no royalty liability
until shareware is paid for (registered) for money.
Although Photodex Corporation is not pleased with this unexpected royalty, we
respect Unisys' right to be paid for their intellectual property. There is
no question that Unisys developed LZW, and therefore deserves compensation.
Photodex Corporation is interested in all format standards, including the
possibility of a well defined and implemented alternative to both GIF and LZW
TIFF. Photodex's decision to continue existing support for LZW compressed
image formats is not an attempt to hinder migration away from GIF or LZW TIFF,
but is an effort to continue providing the excellent value added that our
customers have come to expect and rely on.
Photodex Corporation has secured a license from Unisys for U.S. patent
#4,558,302 and it's foreign counterparts, and now offers legally licensed LZW
encoding and decoding as a service to our customers.
:::hlASP
Photodex ASP Membership
hlPhotodexPhotodex Corporation is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
with an ASP member by hlPhotodexcontacting the member directly, ASP may be able to
help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an
ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI
49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe
Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
:::hlLicensing
GDS for CD-ROM (View-CD) Licensing Information
Special versions of GDS are available for licensing directly from hlPhotodexPhotodex.
If you are a CD-ROM publisher, or would like to include GDS on a CD-ROM
product of any kind, please contact Photodex and ask for the GDS for CD-ROM
licensing information package. It is about ten pages long, includes all
relevant information about what it is, how it works, instructions on
implementation, and a complete copy of the licensing agreement and terms.
The fastest way to get this information is via FAX.
Briefly, the CD-ROM version of GDS is a fully functional standard registered
version of GDS which requires the manufacturer's CD-ROM to be loaded in order
to run. All GDS for CD-ROM end-users are given the option to register a
standard version since GDS is shareware.
If you are a CD-ROM publisher, GDS is the best of both worlds.
See Also
hlPhotodexContacting Photodex
hlLegalLegal Information
:::hlLegal
Copyright and Legal Information
Photodex is a registered trademark of Photodex Corporation.
Copyright (c)1991-95 Photodex Corporation. All rights reserved.
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a registered servicemark of CompuServe
Incorporated. LZW compression/decompression algorithm licensed under U.S.
Patent 4,558,302 and foreign counterparts.
The GDS program, overlay files, help files, documentation, configuration
files, graphics files and all other included files are the property of
Photodex Corporation. Distribution in any modified form is expressly
forbidden without written permission from Photodex Corporation. Distribution
of GDS for profit is expressly forbidden without written permission from
Photodex Corporation.
If you have the shareware hlTrialVertrial version, you can use the product for a
reasonable trial period of up to 21 days, after which time you must not use
GDS unless you have purchased an enhanced version.
*NOTE: Special thanks to Thomas Lane and the Independent JPEG Group (IJG)
for their support of the JPEG format through the widespread
distribution of their source code libraries. Tom's code is an
important part of GDS's complete JPEG support.
Related Topics
hlLicenseSoftware License Agreement
hlTrialVerGDS Trial Version
hlOrderOrdering GDS
hlLicensingGDS for CD-ROM Licensing
hlPhotodexPhotodex Corporation
:::hlFileList
Using GDS File List
The center section of the screen is the File List. The first items in the
File List are normally the directories that can be reached from the current
directory. Directories are noted by the name being enclosed in pointed
brackets: <dir> The parent directory is: <..>. The current directory is not
listed. In some cases directories may not appear in the File List. If you
start GDS with a number of paths specified on the command line GDS will not
display the directory tree in the File List.
After the directories GDS lists graphics files in the current directory (or
specified path) that can be displayed. Double click on a filename to enter
View Mode and display the image.
The file display of GDS has pull-down menus at the top of the text screen as
well as the bottom. The most used menus are at the top and the less
commonly used (and more intricate) menus are at the bottom.
To activate a menu, simply click on the menu name with a mouse and drag the
mouse down (or up) until the desired menu option is highlighted). Release
the mouse button to select the menu option.
If you are using a keyboard, you can use an "Alt" key combination to activate
each menu. Each menu has a highlighted letter, which can be typed as an "Alt"
key combination to activate the menu. Use the arrow keys to move the
selection bar up and down until the desired option is highlighted. Press the
[Enter] key to select the menu option.
Related Topics
hlHowToSelectSelecting Files
hlMenusMain File MenusmanMenus
:::hlUpgrade
GDS Upgrades
Special upgrade pricing is available for all registered GDS users.
Upgrade
Price If you purchased GDS...
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$10.00 ...2.XX within the last calandar year.
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$10.00 ...3.XX within the last six months.
$29.95+s/h ...3.XX within the last six months.
(call) ...any version of GDS Professional
QUICK UPGRADES! See hlUpFrmsGDS Upgrade Order Forms included in GDS's help!
Shipping/handling charges are $3.00 for First Class Mail within the
continental United States. Other shipping charges apply for ALL OTHER
SHIPPING DESTINATIONS. For specific shipping prices, please call
hlPhotodexPhotodex at (510) 449-9079.
$10.00 upgrade prices include First Class Mail within the continental
United States. Other shipping charges apply for other destinations.
Please call for exact shipping amounts.
:::hlOrder
How to Order GDS
If you have already purchased a copy of GDS, you are eligible to receive
special upgrade pricing. See hlUpgradeGDS Upgrades.
By ordering GDS you get an enhanced version on 3.5" disk, a brief manual, the
right to use GDS as much as you want, and special low upgrade rates for
future versions of GDS.
To order GDS with a VISA, MasterCard or American Express, just call hlPhotodexPhotodex
at (510) 449-9079 and have your card number handy.
The standard user version of GDS costs $39.95 plus shipping/handling and
California state tax (if you are within California).
NOTE: We use your FULL NAME and VOICE PHONE NUMBER as your customer ID. Your
name and number will appear in your copy of GDS, but will NOT be used for any
other purpose. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.
To order GDS via mail or FAX, print out the hlOFrmPurchase Order/Registration Form
and fill it out. If ordering by FAX, please FAX the completed order form
including the appropriate shipping amounts to hlPhotodex(510) 449-3519 -- no cover page
is necessary.
If you prefer mailing, put the order form in a stamped envelope including a
check or money order made payable to hlPhotodexPhotodex, and mail to hlPhotodexPhotodex:
Photodex Corporation
1781 Barcelona Street
Livermore, CA 94550
Orders are usually processed within one business day except major holidays.
UPS Ground shipping or mail is included. Expedited and international shipping
is extra. Check orders must be drawn on a United States bank in U.S. funds.
Orders received without proper international shipping charges will be returned
postage due.
IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE UNITED STATES: Call, FAX, E-Mail or write us to find
out what you should be charged for shipping. If the shipping amount is not
correct on your order, your order will be returned postage due.
:::hlPhotodex
Photodex Corporation Information
Photodex Corporation has been an industry leader since 1987. To serve you
better, we would like to hear from you. If you have any questions or
comments about our past, present or future products or services, please
feel free to call, FAX or mail us your messages. Your comments guide us to
produce the best software possible.
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While logged on to CompuServe, use 'GO PHOTODEX' to access this area.
Includes 1000's of the best professional photos, clip-art, wallpaper
for Windows, icons, sounds, the best shareware, video, and multimedia
of all sorts straight from Photodex! Contests are run for prizes,
including FREE copies of GDS and CD's full of graphics! Submit your
best photos and videos to participate. Details available on-line.
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1781 Barcelona Street (510) 449-3519 - FAX
Livermore, CA 94550
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CompuServe......74774,3570 408-847-0665 (28.8K Baud, 8-N-1)
America Online..Photodex
Prodigy.........Photodex ■ PriZm Image Center (East Coast)
508-279-1552 (28.8K Baud, 8-N-1)
NOTE! Be sure to <J>oin each
GDS Support Conference
for GDS support info.
:::hlAbout
About GDS
GDS - Copyright(c)1991-95 hlPhotodexPhotodex Corporation. All rights reserved.
GDS is a file viewer and cataloger. It helps you manage image files. It
is "ShareWare", not "FreeWare", which means you must pay for it if you
want to keep using it. When you buy GDS, you also get the right to use it
for as long as you like, a printed manual, several enhanced features, and
the option to upgrade to future releases at greatly reduced rates.
See also
helpTopHypertext Help
hlOrderOrdering GDS
:::hlExmp
Example of Hyptertext Link
This reference is an example of the hypertext linking in GDS's on-line
Hypertext Reference. Any time you see a highlighted word, you can click on
it to get more information.
Press the [Esc] key on the keyboard to exit back to the previous screen.
:::hlCmdTop
Command Line Parameters
hlCmdAlphaAlphabetical List
hlCmdVHSpecifying Video Hardware
hlCmdCatCatalog Parameters
:::hlCmdCat
Catalog Parameters
The following is a list of command line parameters which are especially
useful for creating catalogs from the command line. If you wish to fully
understand the capabilities of GDS's command line catalogs, look through
these command line parameters.
hl/A/A Antialiasing level
hl/D/D Dithering level
hl/G/G Graphics resolution
hl/L/L Catalog label control
hl/M/M Optimized palette color limit
hl/N/N New file name template
hl/O/O Sort yes/no switch
hl/P/P Set number of thumbnails across/start auto catalog
hl/Q/Q Catalog logo placement control
hl/U/U Catalog border control
hl/W/W Set first file number to write
hl/~A/~A Set catalog style
hl/~G/~G Force optimized grayscale palettes
hl/~M/~M Set JPEG quality level
hl/~O/~O Set file sort type
hl/~R/~R Force 1:1 aspect ratio
hl/~T/~T Set catalog output file format
hl@<file>@<file> Read file list from file
Related Topics
hlHowToCLCatalogCatalogs from the Command Line
hlBBSCataloging a BBS
:::hlCmdVH
Video Hardware Parameters
The following is a list of valid video hardware types to be used to force
GDS to assume it has certain video hardware. See hl/<vid>/<vid>.
/AHEAD Ahead Systems 'A' chipset
/AHEADB Ahead Systems 'B' chipset
/ATI ATI VGA Wonder
/CGA CGA
/CHIPS Early Chips & Technologies chipsets
/CIRRUS Early Cirrus Logic chipsets
/CL54 Cirrus Logic 54xx chipsets
/EGA Standard EGA
/EVEREX Early Everex SVGA's
/EV634 Everex Viewpoint Premium VGA
/F1280 Orchid Farenheit 1280
/GENOA Genoa 6600 series (6100, 6200, 6300, 6400, 6600)
/HERC Hercules mono only
/OAK Oak Technologies
/PARA Paradise (Western Digital) chipsets
/SS24X Diamond Speedstar 24X (NOT Speedstar 24!)
/ST64 Diamond Stealth 64
/STEALTH Diamond Stealth VRAM
/STPRO Diamond Stealth PRO
/TRIDNT Trident TVGA / ATI Prism Elite
/TSENG Tseng Laboratories ET-3000 chipsets
/TSENG4 Tseng Laboratories ET-4000 chipsets
/VESA VESA (avoids autodetection)
/VGA Standard VGA
/VID7 Video 7 VEGA Deluxe, 1024i, VRAM VGA
Related Parameters
hl/<vid>/<vid> Force Video Hardware Type
hl/LAPTOP/LAPTOP Use on some laptops to avoid standard modes
hl/NOCGA/NOCGA Ignore CGA modes (useful for laptops/notebooks)
hl/NOEGA/NOEGA Ignore EGA modes (useful for laptops/notebooks)
hl/NOHERC/NOHERC Ignore Hercules mono (useful for laptops/notebooks)
hl/NOMONO/NOMONO Ignore all mono modes (restricts modes to color)
hl/NOVESA/NOVESA Do NOT trust manufacturer's VESA BIOS information
:::hlCmdAlpha
Alphabetical Command Line Parameter List
*NOTE: Command line parameters to specify video hardware are not
shown here. See hlCmdVH/<vid> for more information.
hl/! /! Beep when image view complete
hl/A /A Antialiasing level
hl/B /B Text mouse cursor mode
hl/C /C Palette DAC chip control (SuperEGA's may need this)
hl/CONFIG /CONFIG Forces reconfiguration of GDS. Use on command line.
hl/D /D Dithering level
hl/E /E Slideshow image fit-to-screen mode
hl/F /F Default file display options
hl/G /G Default graphics resolution
hl/H /H Help
hl/I /I Interlaced GIF fill mode
hl/J /J Scanner type (Sysop/Professional versions only)
hl/K /K Display embedded file comments after viewing
hl/L /L Catalog label control
hl/LAPTOP /LAPTOP Use on some laptops to avoid certain video modes
hl/M /M Optimized palette color limit
hl/N /N New file name template
hl/NOCGA /NOCGA Ignore CGA modes
hl/NOEGA /NOEGA Ignore EGA modes
hl/NOHERC /NOHERC Ignore Hercules mono mode
hl/NOMONO /NOMONO Ignore all mono modes
hl/NOVESA /NOVESA Do NOT trust manufacturer's VESA BIOS information
hl/NOIDEA /NOIDEA Prints phone number to call when you're confused
hl/O /O Sort order control
hl/OK /OK Prevent recurring configuration
hl/P /P Create catalogs from command line
hl/Q /Q Catalog logo placement control
hl/QUIET /QUIET Disable opening screen
hl/R /R Resolution 'Lock' mode
hl/S /S Play slideshow
hl/T /T Text mode control
hl/U /U Catalog border control
hl/V /V File list vertical presentation option
hl/W /W Set first file number to write
hl/X /X Exit to DOS after slideshow
hl/XPAR /XPAR Set transparent color for writing GIF files
hl/Z /Z Slideshow delay
hl/# /# Set printer's filename
hl/@C /@C Convert files from command line
hl/@D /@D Case switch for catalog thumbnail filenames
hl/@E /@E Exit prompt Using [Esc] to Exit GDS
hl/@F /@F Enable/Disable File Scanning (while GDS is idle)
hl/@H /@H Test standard modes during configuration
hl/@J /@J Hi-Color (15 and 16 bit) display dithering
hl/@K /@K GEM Raster (.IMG) default color palette switch
hl/@L /@L Lock palette to supplied standardized palette
hl/@N /@N Inhibit extensions in file listing
hl/@P /@P View 24 bit (any color reduced) pictures quickly
hl/@S /@S Center images when viewed
hl/@T /@T Tag conversions with logo
hl/@X /@X Support foreign viewers in slideshows (animations)
hl/@W /@W Write interlaced GIF files (Sysop/Pro version only)
hl/@Z /@Z Set temporary drive letter
hl/= /= Control default palette gamma/process levels
hl/~0 /~0 Force screen clear when setting video modes
hl/~A /~A Set catalog background style
hl/~B /~B Set slideshow centering mode
hl/~E /~E Disable slideshow mode change for similar modes
hl/~F /~F Color reduction proximity elimination level
hl/~G /~G Force optimized grayscale palettes
hl/~J /~J Print in color
hl/~L /~L Set dynamic file list cache size
hl/~M /~M Set JPEG quality level
hl/~O /~O Set file sort mode
hl/~R /~R Assume aspect ratio of all catalog files to 1:1
hl/~T /~T Catalog output format control
hl/~Z /~Z Catalog output path control
hl/<vid> /<vid> Force Video Hardware Type
hl@<file> @<file> Read file list from file
:::hlGlossary
Glossary
"antialiasing"
The process of smoothing color values together when an image is
resized. Most graphics viewers do not bother antialiasing images
because the code is much easier to write.
"bit"
The smallest element of logic, which is either a 1 or a 0. Bits are
combined together to represent larger numbers, like bytes.
"bork"
A bork (or borking) is when you say something that you weren't
supposed to say while logged into an on-line chat system.
For Example: "I borked."
"byte"
A set of eight bits which can represent 256 different values. If used
to represent a number which starts at 0 and cannot be less than zero
(unsigned), a byte can represent a value from 0 to 255. If signed, a
byte represents a value from -128 to 127. Characters can be thought
of as bytes since each character takes one byte to store without
specialized compression.
"chipset"
A set of microchips integrated into a piece of computer hardware
which is used to accomplish some standardized task. Video chipsets
are integrated into common video cards in order to generate the video
signals required to drive a monitor. Video card manufacturers rarely
design their own chipsets anymore, but instead design their video
cards around generalized chipsets available from companies like
Cirrus Logic, Oak Technologies, S3, Tseng Laboratories and Weitek.
Most of the video detection in GDS is specific to chipset detection
rather than video card detection, since the chipset is usually the
same across many video cards.
"color reduction"
The process of reducing the number of colors used to display a digital
image. The term "color reduction" is usually used to describe the
process used to convert images from 15, 16 or 24 bits per pixel to
eight or fewer bits per pixel. This is usually done because most
color computer systems have either 16 or 256 color displays, which
provide 4 and 8 bits per pixel, respectively. GDS uses Photodex's
proprietary color reduction technology (developed for the professional
photography industry), and produces the best color reduction
available. If you have doubts, please benchmark GDS color reduction
against other software and prepare to be surprised.
"diffusion dither"
See "Floyd/Steinberg dither" below.
"Floyd/Steinberg dither"
A method of dithering (developed by Floyd and Steinberg) which
approximates midtones over areas of pixels by choosing colors which
equal the sum total of the immediate area's color value. This
specific type of dither is used in GDS because it is extremely fast.
This dithering method is sometimes referred to as a "diffusion
dither", although the term "stochastic dither" is more precise.
"GDS"
This program; acronym for "Graphics Display System."
"HAM"
"Hold and Modify", term used to describe an Amiga display mode which
can display up to 4096 colors using only six bits per pixel. The
images are encoded such that 16 preset colors can be specified
directly, and other colors must be generated by changing the red,
green or blue content of following pixels one at a time. HAM files
are a subset of Electronic Arts' IFF specification.
"pel"
See "pixel".
"pixel"
Dot in a digital image. The term comes from graphics experts
abbreviating the term "picture cell" into this shorter slang term.
Also- "pel".
"stochastic dither"
See "Floyd/Steinberg dither" above.
"thumbnail"
A small rendition of a larger graphics image. GDS creates catalogs
by creating arrays of thumbnails which are labeled with the filename
and resolution of the original graphics image file.
"TIGA"
A library standard which provides access Texas Instruments 32000 and
34000 series graphics co-processors. TIGA is nearly extinct since
the recent release of many of the modern video co-processors.
"virtual file"
A pool of memory or disk storage used to hold a large amount of
temporary information. In GDS, virtual files are used to create
"virtual screens," which allow GDS to operate on graphics data even
if the data cannot be displayed. For example, virtual files make it
possible for a monochrome machine with no graphics capabilities to
perform image file conversions from the command line.
"virtual screen"
A virtual file (see above) which contains data which is thought of
as a screen because the data is in the same format as it would appear
in memory on a video adapter.
"VRAM"
Video RAM. VRAM is specialized video RAM which can provide a very
fast stream of data to the video output generator and still be used
at the same time as if it were normal RAM. This allows the computer
to read and write from the video memory while the graphics image is
being output to the monitor with very little performance loss.
:::hlTrialVer
GDS Trial Version
The Trial Version of GDS is Shareware. It is not free software. It is
intended to be used for a trial period of up to 21 days. This allows users
to test software for a reasonable time and pay only for what they use.
The GDS Trial Version may only be distributed in its original form, and at
no charge for the GDS software itself. Modifying any of the program files
without permission from Photodex voids any right to redistribute copies. The
Registered Version of GDS may not be redistributed without a written
distribution agreement with hlPhotodexPhotodex.
If you have been using the Trial Version for an extended period of time,
please register your copy today.
Related Topics
hlDiffDifferences in GDS Versions
hlOrderOrdering GDS
hlOFrmGDS Order Form
hlLegalCopyright and Legal Info.
hlLicensingGDS for CD-ROM Licensing
:::hlDiff
Differences in GDS Versions
All versions of GDS do most functions that GDS users find valuable. It is
somewhat unfair to consider GDS "cripple-ware" if you consider that what it
does do is more than most graphics viewers and converters do in the complete
versions.
The following enhancements are available in registered versions of GDS:
hlOrderGDS ($39.95) Enhancements in Registered Version
-----------------------------------------------
Handles over 2,700 simultaneous files in any number of paths
Prints in both color and monochrome (HP PCL compatible 300dpi)
Supports batch and command line operation for common functions
Writes super high quality 256 color images read from 24 bit images
Converts to JPEG Format
JPEG Compression Control
Provides DOS Shelling
In addition, there is a version of GDS for BBS system operators and other
professionals. The Sysop/Professional version features:
hlScanMenuSimple production scanning
hlConvAnsiConversion of graphics into ANSI color text
hl/@Tautomatic logo tagging of images during conversions
hl/@WWriting interlaced GIF files
hl/XPARSpecifying transparency color for the World Wide Web (HTML)
Automatic text file text data insertion into catalog logos (call)
Related Topics
hlOrderOrdering GDS
hlOFrmGDS Order Form
hlLegalCopyright and Legal Info.
hlTrialVerGDS Trial Version
:::hlMenus
Menu Options
hlFileMenuFile hlViewMenuView hlDisplayMenuDisplay hlConvMenuConvert hlScanMenuScan:Color hlSetupMenuSetup hlHelpMenuHelp
Click on the menu you would like help with, or choose from the
following list:
hlFileMenuFile Menu
hlViewMenuView Menu
hlDisplayMenuDisplay Menu
hlConvMenuConvert Menu
hlScanMenuScan Menu (GDS Pro. Only)
hlSetupMenuSetup Menu
hlHelpMenuHelp Menu
hlResMenuResolution Menu
hlAutoLockMenuAuto/Lock Toggle Button
hlPaletteMenuPalette Menu
hlMouseMenuMouse Bits/Boxy Toggle Button
hlViewMenuSlideshowQuick Slideshow Button
hlViewMenuSlideshow+-----Click Here----+
hlViewMenuSlideshow+---For Slideshow!--+
hlResMenuRes:####x###x### hlAutoLockMenuAuto Selection hlPaletteMenuPalette hlMouseMenuMouse:Bits
:::hlFileMenu
File Menu
The following options are available in the File List File Menu:
hlFileMenuCopyCopy File(s) to... Ctrl-C
hlFileMenuMoveMove File(s) to... Ctrl-T
hlFileMenuRenameRename File(s)... Ctrl-R
hlFileMenuHideHide File(s) Ctrl-H
hlFileMenuDeleteDelete File(s) Ctrl-D
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hlFileMenuSubdirsSearch All Subdirs
hlFileMenuJumpJump to Path... Ctrl-F
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hlFileMenuPrintPrint Portrait
hlFileMenuPrintPrint Landscape
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hlFileMenuShellDOS Shell Alt-J or Z
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hlFileMenuExitExit GDS Esc
:::hlFileMenuCopy
File Menu: Copy Files
This menu item will copy a file or group of files to a different directory
while leaving the original files intact. hlHowToSelectSelect a file or group of files
from the File List and select Copy Files (or hit [Ctrl-C]) to start the
process. GDS will open a dialog box where the destination path for the
file(s) must be typed in.
:::hlFileMenuMove
File Menu: Move Files
This menu item will move a file or group of files to a different directory
and delete the original files. hlHowToSelectSelect a file or group of files from the File
List and select Move Files (or type [Ctrl-M]) to start the process. GDS will
open a dialog box where the destination path for the file(s) must be typed.
:::hlFileMenuRename
File Menu: Rename Files
This menu item will allow the name of a file to be changed. hlHowToSelectSelect a file
then select Rename Files (or type [Ctrl-R]) to start the process. GDS will
open a dialog box where the new filename must be entered.
:::hlFileMenuHide
File Menu: Hide Files
This menu item will remove a file or group of files from the File List
without deleting them. hlHowToSelectSelect a file or group of files from the File
List and select Hide Files (or type [Ctrl-H]) to hide the files. The hidden
files will not appear in the File List while working in the directory.
:::hlFileMenuDelete
File Menu: Delete Files
This menu item will delete a file or group of files from your drive or disk.
hlHowToSelectSelect a file or group of files from the File List and select Delete Files
(or type [Ctrl-D]) to start the process. GDS will open a dialog box for
confirmation of the Delete process. Type "Y" to delete the file or "N" to
cancel the process. NOTE: If you are deleting a batch of files and you are
absolutely sure you want them gone you can hold down the "Y" key to speed the
process.
:::hlFileMenuSubdirs
File Menu: Search Subdirectories
This menu item will start a search for graphics files in all subdirectories
of the current directory. All valid files will be added to the File List.
By selecting this command you can scan an entire hard drive (make sure you
are in the root directory) or CD-ROM disc. You can easily catalog an entire
CD-ROM by using this command in conjunction with View Menu: Create Catalog.
:::hlFileMenuJump
File Menu: Jump to Path
Selecting Jump to Path from the File menu will open a window allowing any
number of paths to be entered. Wildcard characters (*) can be used in the
filenames but not the paths. Multiple paths can be entered but must be
separated by spaces.
This command can be particularly useful for CD-ROM catalogs, for limiting
file types displayed in the File List, or for adding files from another
directory to the File List.
:::hlFileMenuPrint
File Menu: Print Portrait or Landscape
These menu options will print the currently hlHowToSelectselected file in either portrait
(10" tall) or landscape (10" wide) mode on HP LaserJets, DeskJets and 100%
compatible PCL printer language printers. Additionally, GDS will print in
color on the DeskJet 500C, 550C, 560C, and 1200C. The correct port must be
selected in the Setup Menu: Printer On... section.
Note: Printing graphics is supported in enhanced versions of GDS only.
:::hlFileMenuShell
File Menu: DOS Shell
This menu will exit to a DOS shell while leaving GDS in its current state.
[Alt-Z] and [Alt-J] will also exit to a DOS Shell. To return to GDS from
the DOS Shell type "exit".
:::hlFileMenuExit
File Menu: Exit GDS
Exits the fantastic world of GDS and leaves you wanting more!
:::hlViewMenu
View Menu
The following options are available in the File List View Menu:
hlViewMenuSlideshowView Slideshow
hlViewMenuCatalogCreate Catalog
-------------------------
hlViewMenuDitheringNo Dithering
hlViewMenuDithering:2 Dithering
hlViewMenuDithering:4 Dithering
-------------------------
hlViewMenuAntialiasAntialiasing Enabled
hlViewMenuBeepBeep For View Complete
hlViewMenuCommentAuto Show Comment Records
hlViewMenuCatalogStyleBlack Catalogs
hlViewMenuCatalogStyleWhite Catalogs
hlViewMenuCatalogStyleGray/3D Catalogs
hlViewMenuCenterViewCenter Viewed Images
hlViewMenuCenterSlideshowCenter Slideshow Images
hlViewMenuWaitColorsBest 24 Bit Viewing Quality
hlViewMenuIFillView Filled Interlaced GIF
hlViewMenuWriteIWrite Interlaced GIF
:::hlViewMenuIFill
View Filled Interlaced GIF
This option determines whether or not GDS fills interlaced files when viewing.
This has no effect for slideshows.
See also:
hl/I/I Parameter (View Filled Interlaced GIF)
:::hlViewMenuWriteI
View Filled Interlaced GIF
NOTE: This command line parameter is avialable in Sysop/Professional
versions of GDS only. Call hlPhotodexPhotodex for more information.
This option determines whether or not GDS writes interlaced GIF files.
See also:
hl/@W/@W Parameter (Write Interlaced GIF)
:::hlViewMenuCenterView
Center Viewed Images
This menu option determines whether or not GDS will center images by default
when viewing them. If this option is not selected, GDS will display viewed
images in the upper left corner of the screen.
Related Parameters
hl/@S/@S Center Viewed Images (default switch)
:::hlViewMenuWaitColors
Best 24 Bit Viewing Quality
This menu option determines whether or not GDS will find the 'best fit' or
optimal palette for 24 bit (or 15/16 bit) images displayed in 256 (or fewer) colors.
For displaying 15, 16, and 24 bit images the quickest, make sure this option
is NOT selected (default).
To view the best possible picture quality, select this option. Note that in
order to calculate the best colors, GDS must decode the image to determine
the color content, and then decode it again to display, which takes longer.
Related Parameters
hl/@P/@P View 24 bit (any color reduced) pictures quickly
hl/@J/@J Hi-Color (15 and 16 bit) display dithering
:::hlViewMenuSlideshow
View Slideshow
This menu option starts a slideshow of the hlHowToSelectselected files. If no files
are selected, a slideshow of all files in the file list is played. You can
also start a slideshow by clicking in the rectangle at the lower left of the
main GDS file list screen labeled "Click here for SlideShow!"
Related Topics
hlHowToSlideshowHow to Play a Slideshow
hlHowToCLSlideshowSlideshows from the Command Line
Related Parameters
hl/S/S Play Slideshow
hl/Z/Z Set default delay between slides
hl/E/E Fit slideshow images to screen
:::hlViewMenuCatalog
Create Catalog
Selecting this menu option begins the catalog creation process for all
hlHowToSelectselected files. If no files are selected, then all files in the file list
appear in the catalog.
Related Topics
hlHowToCatalogHow to Create Catalogs
hlHowToCLCatalogCatalogs from the Command Line
hlBBSCataloging a BBS
:::hlViewMenuDithering
Dithering Method
This set of menu items sets the level of dithering when the number of colors
is reduced. The default is 1:4 Dithering - the best available. There may be
circumstances when a different level of dithering is preferred.
To change GDS's default dithering method, add hl/D/D<n> to hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/D/D Change default dithering
:::hlViewMenuAntialias
Antialiasing
This menu item will toggle the antialiasing function on or off when
displaying images. The default setting is on. NOTE: Horizontal-Only
antialiasing is available by using the hl/A/A option, but is not available using
menus from within GDS.
To change GDS's default antialiasing method, add hl/A/A<n> to hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/A/A Change default antialiasing method
:::hlViewMenuBeep
Beep for View Complete
This menu item will toggle the beep on or off when GDS finishes displaying an
image on the screen. The default setting is on.
To change GDS's default beep setting, add hl/!/!<n> to hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/!/! Change default beep setting
:::hlViewMenuComment
GIF and JPEG Text Comments
This menu item will toggle automatic display of GIF and JPEG/JFIF text comment
records on or off. The default state is on (hl/K/K1).
CompuServe's GIF87a & GIF89a, and JFIF JPEG files can contain blocks of
standard text, which is usually used to give information about the image(s) in
the file.
To change GDS's default "comment show" state, add hl/K/K<n> to hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/K/K Change default "comment show" state
:::hlViewMenuCatalogStyle
Catalog Background/Style
These menu items will set the style of GDS catalogs. Black and gray catalogs
tend to look better on video monitors, while white catalogs are preferable for
printed output because they use less toner (or ink). The default style is
white backgrounds (hl/~A/~A1).
To change GDS's default catalog style, hl/~A/~A<n> to
hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/~A/~A Change catalog style
hl/U/U Turn catalog image borders on and off
hl/L/L Turn catalog image labels on and off
:::hlViewMenuCenterSlideshow
Center Slideshow Images
This menu item will toggle centering of slideshow images on or off. When on,
GDS will center each slideshow image on the screen. When off GDS will place
upper left corner of the image in the upper left corner of the screen.
To change GDS's default slideshow centering mode, add hl/~B/~B<n> to
hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/~B/~B Turn slideshow centering on and off
:::hlDisplayMenu
Display Menu
The following options are available in the File List Display Menu:
hlDisplayMenuShowShow Extensions
hlDisplayMenuShowShow Resolution
hlDisplayMenuShowShow Pixel Bit Depth
hlDisplayMenuShowShow File Size
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hlDisplayMenuSortSort: Name, Extn
hlDisplayMenuSortSort: Size, Resl
hlDisplayMenuSortSort: Bits, Resl
hlDisplayMenuSortSort: Resl, Name
hlDisplayMenuSortSort: Extn, Name
This menu allows you to change the appearance of the File List by toggling
file information on or off and sorting files in a variety of orders.
:::hlDisplayMenuShow
Display Menu: Show Options
These menu items control which information GDS displays for each file in the
File List. The information is displayed in the following order:
PICTURE .GIF 640x480x256 250k
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(1) Filename
(2) Three-character extension denoting file format
(3) Width of file (in hlGlossarypixels)
(4) Height of file (in pixels)
(5) Number of colors in file (32k = 32,768)
(65k = 65,536)
(16M = 16.7 million)
(6) File size
The default setting shows the extension and the file size. To change the
GDS's defaults, add hl/F/F... to hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/F/F Default file display options
:::hlDisplayMenuSort
Display Menu: Sort Order Options
The display menu has five "Sort" options, each of which controls how files
are sorted in the GDS file list. By default, GDS sorts filenames first by
the name of the file, and then the file extension. You can change this sort
order at any time by selecting one of the "Sort: ..." options in the
"Display" menu (or by using the hl/~O/~O command line parameter.)
Sort: Name, Extn
Sort by the name of the file, and then the extension. This is the
default sort order of GDS.
* Sort: Size, Resl
Sort by the size of the file, and then the resolution of the file if
two or more files have the same size.
* Sort: Bits, Resl
Sort by the number of bits per pixel, and then by the resolution of
each file, followed by the file name and extension.
* Sort: Resl, Name
Sort by the resolution of each file (horizontal dimension first,
followed by vertical), then by the name and extension of each file.
Sort: Extn, Name
Sort by the extension of the name first, then the name and size of
each file. This option is very useful when doing a lot of file
conversions.
* These options require GDS to have read the file headers from every
file in the file list before the list can be properly sorted.
Choosing any of these sort orders may cause a significant delay
while GDS is reading through all of the graphics files.
:::hlConvMenu
Convert Menu
File conversions in GDS are most simply done using the Convert Menu. This
menu allows you to select an output file format for one or more hlHowToSelectselected
files.
The following options are available in the Convert Menu:
hlConvBMP1BMP monochrome hlConvPCX1PCX monochrome hlConvTIF1TIF monochrome
hlConvBMP4BMP 16 colors hlConvPCX4PCX 16 colors hlConvTIF4TIF 16 colors
hlConvBMP8BMP 256 colors hlConvPCX8PCX 256 colors hlConvTIF8TIF 256 colors
hlConvBMP24BMP 16M colors hlConvRIX4RIX 16 colors hlConvTIF24TIF 16M colors
hlConvGIF1GIF monochrome hlConvRIX8RIX 256 colors hlConvCut1Halo CUT/PAL Mono.
hlConvGIF4GIF 16 colors hlConvRLE1RLE monochrome hlConvCut4Halo CUT/PAL 16
hlConvGIF8GIF 256 colors hlConvRLE4RLE 16 colors hlConvCut8Halo CUT/PAL 256
hlConvLBM1LBM monochrome hlConvRLE8RLE 256 colors hlConvIMG1GEM/IMG Mono.
hlConvLBM4LBM 16 colors hlConvWPG1WPG monochrome hlConvIMG4GEM/IMG 16 colors
hlConvLBM8LBM 256 colors hlConvWPG4WPG 16 colors hlConvJPG24JPG 16M colors
hlConvTGA15TGA 32K colors hlConvWPG8WPG 256 colors hlConvANSIANSI 80x25 txt
hlConvTGA24TGA 16M colors
If there is no currently selected file in the file list, GDS assumes that the
single file that the file cursor is highlighting is to be converted. If there
are any files hlHowToSelectselected in the file list, GDS assumes that all hlHowToSelectselected files
should be converted as a batch. (Note that only registered versions of GDS
support batch conversions.)
When files are converted, GDS tries to name the files with the same file name,
but with the new extension. If the extension is the same as the original
file, or if a file with the same name exists, GDS will follow the same naming
procedure as for catalog files. By default this will cause GDS to write files
called GDS000, GDS001, GDS002, and so on.
Also note that unregistered versions of GDS do not support conversions which
would result in a 24 bit to 8 bit color reduction, and do not support
conversion to JPEG formats. Conversions to ANSI format supported in the Sysop
version of GDS (GDS Professional) only. hlPhotodexCall us for more information.
Related Parameters
hl/@C/@C Convert files from the command line
hl/@T/@T Tag conversions with logo (Sysop/Pro versions only)
:::hlConvRLE1
Converting to Monochrome RLE
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd/Steinberg dithered monochrome files with black
and white as the two colors. GDS does not support conversion to monochrome
formats with other than black and white as the output colors.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to monochrome data. RLE output data is
compressed using Microsoft's 4-bit RLE format.
NOTE: Most decoders cannot read this format because they assume that mono-
chrome data is not covered by the Microsoft BMP RLE specification.
To avoid confusion, you might be better off using hlConvPCX1monochrome PCX for
transporting monochrome files.
:::hlConvRLE4
Converting to 16 Color RLE
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 16 color files. If an
optimal palette is used, then the 16 colors chosen will be set to an optimal
16 color palette for the image. If a fixed palette is used, then GDS uses the
standard EGA 16 color palette and dithers the source image.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 16 color data, unless it is possible to do a
direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. RLE output data
is compressed, and is written using Microsoft's 4-bit RLE format.
:::hlConvRLE8
Converting to 256 Color RLE
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 256 color (8 bit) files.
An optimal palette is used regardless of the Fixed/Optimal setting in the
conversion window, unless the conversion does not require hlGlossarycolor reduction.
In this case, the image is converted directly with no modification of color
content.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 256 color data, unless it is possible to do
a direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. BMP output
data is compressed, and is written using Microsoft's 8-bit RLE format.
:::hlConvIMG1
Converting to Monochrome IMG
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd/Steinberg dithered monochrome files with black
and white as the two colors. GDS does not support conversion to monochrome
formats with other than black and white as the output colors.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to monochrome data. IMG output data is
compressed, but the compression is minimal. This format is probably worth
avoiding, and is virtually obsolete after the decline of GEM support.
:::hlConvIMG4
Converting to 16 Color IMG
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 16 color files. If an
optimal palette is used, then the 16 colors chosen will be set to an optimal
16 color palette for the image. If a fixed palette is used, then GDS uses a
standard palette compliant with Digital Research's specifications for IMG.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 16 color data, unless it is possible to do a
direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. IMG output data
is compressed, but the compression is minimal. This format is probably worth
avoiding, and is virtually obsolete after the decline of GEM support.
:::hlConvBMP1
Converting to Monochrome BMP
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd/Steinberg dithered monochrome files with black
and white as the two colors. GDS does not support conversion to monochrome
formats with other than black and white as the output colors.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to monochrome data. BMP output data is not
compressed, and is written from bottom to top (standard BMP.)
:::hlConvBMP4
Converting to 16 Color BMP
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 16 color files. If an
optimal palette is used, then the 16 colors chosen will be set to an optimal
16 color palette for the image. If a fixed palette is used, then GDS uses a
standard Windows 16 color palette and dithers the source image.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 16 color data, unless it is possible to do a
direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. BMP output data
is not compressed, and is written from bottom to top (standard BMP.)
:::hlConvBMP8
Converting to 256 Color BMP
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 256 color (8 bit) files.
An optimal palette is used regardless of the Fixed/Optimal setting in the
conversion window, unless the conversion does not require hlGlossarycolor reduction.
In this case, the image is converted directly with no modification of color
content.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 256 color data, unless it is possible to do
a direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. BMP output
data is not compressed, and is written from bottom to top (standard BMP.)
:::hlConvBMP24
Converting to 24 Bit Color BMP
This process generates a 24 bit image from any image. Since 24 bit data has
a fixed palette, the Fixed/Optimal flag in the conversion window is ignored.
GDS normally reads input files into a 24 bit virtual buffer and then writes
it out without modifying the color content at all. BMP output data is not
compressed, and is written from bottom to top (standard BMP.) Note that 24
bit BMP files are very large because they are stored as raw 24 bit data.
:::hlConvGIF1
Converting to Monochrome GIF
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered monochrome files with black
and white as the two colors. GDS does not support conversion to monochrome
formats with other than black and white as the output colors.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to monochrome data. GIF output data is
compressed and more efficient than most other monochrome image file formats.
GDS does not write comment records to GIF files.
:::hlConvGIF4
Converting to 16 Color GIF
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 16 color files. If an
optimal palette is used, then the 16 colors chosen will be set to an optimal
16 color palette for the image. If a fixed palette is used, then GDS
uses a standard EGA/VGA 16 color palette and dithers the source image.
Photodex has found that it is often better to convert to a standard EGA fixed
palette than to try to use an optimized palette, because 16 colors is
sometimes not enough to get a "rich" looking image. The EGA palette is fairly
well suited for conversion purposes.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 16 color data, unless it is possible to do a
direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. GIF output data
is compressed and more efficient than most 16 color image file formats.
GDS does not write comment records to GIF files.
:::hlConvGIF8
Converting to 256 Color GIF
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 256 color (8 bit) files.
An optimal palette is used regardless of the Fixed/Optimal setting in the
conversion window, unless the conversion does not require hlGlossarycolor reduction.
In this case, the image is converted directly with no modification of color
content.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 256 color data, unless it is possible to do
a direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. GIF output
data is compressed and more efficient than most 256 color image file formats.
GDS does not write comment records to GIF files.
:::hlConvLBM1
Converting to Monochrome LBM/IFF
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered monochrome files with black
and white as the two colors. GDS does not support conversion to monochrome
formats with other than black and white as the output colors.
GDS also writes a Deluxe Paint II preview image into the LBM file, which looks
far better than Deluxe Paint II can produce. When using Deluxe Paint to open
an LBM file written with GDS, you will notice this preview in the "Open"
dialog.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to monochrome data. IFF output data is
compressed and more efficient than raw monochrome image file formats, but the
compression is not as good as GIF or other LZ compression formats.
NOTE: GDS's IFF code is correct. There are many programs which write bad
IFF files, and there are even books available incorrectly describing how IFF
works. Be careful to follow Electronic Arts' IFF specifications precisely.
:::hlConvLBM4
Converting to 16 Color LBM/IFF
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 16 color files. If an
optimal palette is used, then the 16 colors chosen will be set to an optimal
16 color palette for the image. If a fixed palette is used, then GDS
uses a standard EGA/VGA 16 color palette and dithers the source image.
Photodex has found that it is often better to convert to a standard EGA fixed
palette than to try to use an optimized palette, because 16 colors is
sometimes not enough to get a "rich" looking image. The EGA palette is fairly
well suited for conversion purposes.
GDS also writes a Deluxe Paint II preview image into the LBM file, which looks
far better than Deluxe Paint II can produce. When using Deluxe Paint to open
an LBM file written with GDS, you will notice this preview in the "Open"
dialog.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 16 color data, unless it is possible to do a
direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. IFF output data
is compressed and more efficient than raw 16 color image file formats, but the
compression is not as good as GIF or other LZ compression formats.
NOTE: GDS's IFF code is correct. There are many programs which write bad
IFF files, and there are even books available incorrectly describing how IFF
works. Be careful to follow Electronic Arts' IFF specifications precisely.
:::hlConvLBM8
Converting to 256 Color LBM
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 256 color (8 bit) files.
An optimal palette is used regardless of the Fixed/Optimal setting in the
conversion window, unless the conversion does not require hlGlossarycolor reduction.
In this case, the image is converted directly with no modification of color
content.
GDS also writes a Deluxe Paint II preview image into the LBM file, which looks
far better than Deluxe Paint II can produce. When using Deluxe Paint to open
an LBM file written with GDS, you will notice this preview in the "Open"
dialog.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 256 color data, unless it is possible to do
a direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. IFF output
data is compressed and is supposed to be more efficient than raw 256 color
image file formats, but falls short because the IFF compression was designed
for monochrome and 16 color data. 256 color IFF files can sometimes be even
larger than the raw 256 color data.
NOTE: GDS's IFF code is correct. There are many programs which write bad
IFF files, and there are even books available incorrectly describing how IFF
works. Be careful to follow Electronic Arts' IFF specifications precisely.
:::hlConvPCX1
Converting to Monochrome PCX
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered monochrome files with black
and white as the two colors. GDS does not support conversion to monochrome
formats with other than black and white as the output colors.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to monochrome data. PCX output data is
compressed and sometimes more efficient than raw monochrome image file
formats, but the compression is not as good as GIF or other LZ compression
formats.
:::hlConvPCX4
Converting to 16 Color PCX
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 16 color files. If an
optimal palette is used, then the 16 colors chosen will be set to an optimal
16 color palette for the image. If a fixed palette is used, then GDS
uses a standard EGA/VGA 16 color palette and dithers the source image.
Photodex has found that it is often better to convert to a standard EGA fixed
palette than to try to use an optimized palette, because 16 colors is
sometimes not enough to get a "rich" looking image. The EGA palette is fairly
well suited for conversion purposes.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 16 color data, unless it is possible to do a
direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. PCX output data
is compressed and sometimes more efficient than raw 16 color image file
formats, but the compression is not as good as GIF or other LZ compression
formats.
:::hlConvPCX8
Converting to 256 Color PCX
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 256 color (8 bit) files.
An optimal palette is used regardless of the Fixed/Optimal setting in the
conversion window, unless the conversion does not require hlGlossarycolor reduction.
In this case, the image is converted directly with no modification of color
content.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 256 color data, unless it is possible to do
a direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. 256 color
PCX output data uses an RLE compression method which usually falls apart with
256 color files because of dithering. The only time that 256 color PCX data
will be smaller than raw image file data is when there are runs of solid
colors in the 256 color image.
:::hlConvCUT1
Converting to Monochrome Halo CUT/PAL
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered monochrome files with black
and white as the two colors. GDS does not support conversion to monochrome
formats with other than black and white as the output colors.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to monochrome data. Halo CUT output data is
only marginally compressed and often less efficient than other common file
formats.
:::hlConvCUT4
Converting to 16 Color Halo CUT/PAL
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 16 color files. If an
optimal palette is used, then the 16 colors chosen will be set to an optimal
16 color palette for the image. If a fixed palette is used, then GDS
uses a standard EGA/VGA 16 color palette and dithers the source image.
Photodex has found that it is often better to convert to a standard EGA fixed
palette than to try to use an optimized palette, because 16 colors is
sometimes not enough to get a "rich" looking image. The EGA palette is fairly
well suited for conversion purposes.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 16 color data, unless it is possible to do a
direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. Haloc CUT
files are only marginally compressed and often less efficient than other
common file formats.
:::hlConvCUT8
Converting to 256 Color Halo CUT/PAL
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 256 color (8 bit) files.
An optimal palette is used regardless of the Fixed/Optimal setting in the
conversion window, unless the conversion does not require hlGlossarycolor reduction.
In this case, the image is converted directly with no modification of color
content.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 256 color data, unless it is possible to do
a direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. 256 color
CUT output data uses an RLE compression method which usually falls apart with
256 color files because of dithering. The only time that 256 color CUT data
will be smaller than raw image file data is when there are runs of solid
colors in the 256 color image.
:::hlConvWPG1
Converting to Monochrome WPG
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered monochrome files with black
and white as the two colors. GDS does not support conversion to monochrome
formats with other than black and white as the output colors.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to monochrome data. WPG output data is
compressed and sometimes more efficient than raw monochrome image file
formats, but the compression is not as good as GIF or other LZ compression
formats.
:::hlConvWPG4
Converting to 16 Color WPG
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 16 color files. If an
optimal palette is used, then the 16 colors chosen will be set to an optimal
16 color palette for the image. If a fixed palette is used, then GDS
uses a standard EGA/VGA 16 color palette and dithers the source image.
Photodex has found that it is often better to convert to a standard EGA fixed
palette than to try to use an optimized palette, because 16 colors is
sometimes not enough to get a "rich" looking image. The EGA palette is fairly
well suited for conversion purposes.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 16 color data, unless it is possible to do a
direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. WPG output data
is compressed and sometimes more efficient than raw 16 color image file
formats, but the compression is not as good as GIF or other LZ compression
formats.
:::hlConvWPG8
Converting to 256 Color WPG
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 256 color (8 bit) files.
An optimal palette is used regardless of the Fixed/Optimal setting in the
conversion window, unless the conversion does not require hlGlossarycolor reduction.
In this case, the image is converted directly with no modification of color
content.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 256 color data, unless it is possible to do
a direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. 256 color
PCX output data uses an RLE compression method which usually falls apart with
256 color files because of dithering.
:::hlConvRIX4
Converting to 16 Color ColorRIX
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 16 color files. If an
optimal palette is used, then the 16 colors chosen will be set to an optimal
16 color palette for the image. If a fixed palette is used, then GDS
uses a standard EGA/VGA 16 color palette and dithers the source image.
Photodex has found that it is often better to convert to a standard EGA fixed
palette than to try to use an optimized palette, because 16 colors is
sometimes not enough to get a "rich" looking image. The EGA palette is fairly
well suited for conversion purposes.
ColorRIX files use no compression.
ColorRIX files use the file extension to denote the resolution of the file.
This is a huge problem if the image size is not a standard EGA or VGA file
size. Because of this problem, the ColorRIX file format is rarely used.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 16 color data, unless it is possible to do a
direct conversion without modifying the color content at all.
:::hlConvRIX8
Converting to 256 Color ColorRIX
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 256 color (8 bit) files.
An optimal palette is used regardless of the Fixed/Optimal setting in the
conversion window, unless the conversion does not require hlGlossarycolor reduction.
In this case, the image is converted directly with no modification of color
content.
ColorRIX files use no compression.
ColorRIX files use the file extension to denote the resolution of the file.
This is a huge problem if the image size is not a standard EGA or VGA file
size. Because of this problem, the ColorRIX file format is rarely used.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 256 color data, unless it is possible to do
a direct conversion without modifying the color content at all.
:::hlConvTGA15
Converting to 32K Color Targa
This process generates 32,768 color (15 bit) TGA files. If the source input
image file is more than 15 bits (16 or 24 bit), then the image is hlGlossaryFloyd-
hlGlossarySteinberg dithered down to 15 bits, in order to simulate the 24 bit
data as accurately as possible. The result is better 15 bit images than most
common software generates.
GDS normally reads input files into a 24 bit virtual buffer, which it then
converts into 15 bit data, unless it is possible to do a direct conversion
without modifying the color content at all. TGA files are stored from bottom
to top.
:::hlConvTGA24
Converting to 24 Bit Color Targa
This process generates 16.7 color (24 bit) TGA files. If the input data has
less than 24 bits of color information, the color information is padded out
to 24 bits.
GDS normally reads input files into a 24 bit virtual buffer and writes it
directly out in uncompressed form. TGA files are stored from bottom to top.
:::hlConvTIF1
Converting to Monochrome TIFF
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered monochrome files with black
and white as the two colors. GDS does not support conversion to monochrome
formats with other than black and white as the output colors.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to monochrome data. TIF output data is
not compressed, but is compatible with most imaging software. Compressed
formats (such as hlGIF1GIF are more space efficient).
:::hlConvTIF4
Converting to 16 Color TIF
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 16 color files. If an
optimal palette is used, then the 16 colors chosen will be set to an optimal
16 color palette for the image. If a fixed palette is used, then GDS
uses a standard EGA/VGA 16 color palette and dithers the source image.
Photodex has found that it is often better to convert to a standard EGA fixed
palette than to try to use an optimized palette, because 16 colors is
sometimes not enough to get a "rich" looking image. The EGA palette is fairly
well suited for conversion purposes.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 16 color data, unless it is possible to do a
direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. TIF output data
is not compressed, but is compatible with most imaging software. Compressed
formats (such as hlGIF4GIF are more space efficient).
:::hlConvTIF8
Converting to 256 Color TIF
This process generates hlGlossaryFloyd-Steinberg dithered 256 color (8 bit) files.
An optimal palette is used regardless of the Fixed/Optimal setting in the
conversion window, unless the conversion does not require hlGlossarycolor reduction.
In this case, the image is converted directly with no modification of color
content.
GDS normally reads input files into an 8 or 24 bit virtual buffer, which it
then analyzes and dithers down to 256 color data, unless it is possible to do
a direct conversion without modifying the color content at all. TIF output
data is not compressed, but is compatible with most imaging software.
Compressed formats (such as hlGIF8GIF are more space efficient).
:::hlConvTIF24
Converting to 24 Bit TIFF
This process generates 16.7 color (24 bit) TIFF files. If the input data has
less than 24 bits of color information, the color information is padded out
to 24 bits. TIFF compression is not used in the output data stream.
GDS normally reads input files into a 24 bit virtual buffer and writes it
directly out in uncompressed form.
:::hlConvJPG24
Converting to 24 Bit JPEG/JFIF
*NOTE: The trial version of GDS does not support conversion TO JPEG format,
or from JPEG to 8 bit formats, but does support conversion from JPEG
to other 24 and 32 bit formats like TGA and TIFF.
This process reads input data into a 24 bit virtual screen file and converts
it into a JPEG format output file confirming to the JFIF file format
specification. Because JPEG is a lossy compression mechanism, the output
file will rarely be exactly the same as the input file, but the differences
are usually so small that they are very difficult to see. You can adjust
the quality level (compression level) by using the hl/~M/~M<n> command line
parameter.hl/~M
JPEG compression is best suited for continuous tone (photographic) images,
and does not do a good job with computer generated images with sharp or high
contrast (artificial looking) edges.
JPEG is probably the best thing to happen with 16.7 million color images,
and should be looked at seriously by professionals in the computer industry
for most 24 bit imaging applications.
Special thanks go to the Independent JPEG group for their support of the
JPEG format through the widespread distribution of their sample source code
libraries. Please use WRJPGCOM.EXE and RDJPGCOM.EXE to handle your JPEG
comments, and always format your JPEG comments to be no more than 76
characters wide for maximum compatibility. GDS does not write comments to
JPEG files.
:::hlConvANSI
Converting to ANSI 16 Color Text
*Note: The trial version of GDS does not support conversion to ANSI format.
Writing ANSI text files is supported by the Sysop/Professional
versions of GDS. Contact hlPhotodexPhotodex for specific information
about GDS for Sysops and Professionals.
This process reads the input image into a virtual buffer and then analyzes it
to find the best way to represent the image using 79 characters wide and as
many characters tall as necessary to represent the image. This process is
complex and generates a better ANSI image than any other software we have yet
seen or heard of.
It is impossible to represent a photographic image very well using ANSI
because of the huge limitations on color and character cell size. However,
GDS has become an important tool to create color ANSI files for BBS system
operators because it is one of the only programs which offers ANSI export
capability.
:::hlScanMenu
Scan Menu
The Scan Menu is only available in the Professional version of GDS (GDS
Pro.) GDS Pro. supports the following scanners:
Epson ES-300C Color Scanner
Epson ES-600C Color Scanner
Microtek MSF-300G
Microtek MSF-300Z
Microtek MSF-600G
Microtek MSF-600Z
Microtek Scanmaker 1850
Jovian VIA 320x200 Video Capture Board
Jovian SVIA 640x480 Video Capture Board
If you have one of these devices and are interested in GDS Pro please contact
Photodex directly at (510) 449-9079 for more information.
:::hlSetupMenu
Setup Menu
The Setup Menu allows you to make minor modifications in your video setup,
allows you to get the status of GDS, allows you to setup your printer, and
allows you to alter the default text color scheme.
hlSetupMenuConfConfigure Video Modes
------------------------
hlSetupMenuSystemSystem Info [Ctrl-S]
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hlSetupMenuPrintColorPrint In Color
hlSetupMenuPrintPortPrinter On PRN
hlSetupMenuPrintPortPrinter On LPT1
hlSetupMenuPrintPortPrinter On LPT2
hlSetupMenuPrintPortPrinter On LPT3
------------------------
hlSetupMenuTextText Colors [Ctrl-P]
Note: Printing graphics is supported in enhanced versions of GDS only.
:::hlSetupMenuConf
Setup Menu: Reconfiguring Video Modes
Selecting this menu item will run the automatic configuration for video modes
that have previously been configured. It allows the removal of modes on the
system, changing the skew, and flipping RGB order for 24 bit color modes. It
will not allow the addition of new video modes, but will allow the omission
of modes which are not working correctly.
If a system is improperly configured with less modes than available the only
way to regain them is to delete the file called CONFIG (with no extension)
and restart GDS with the proper parameters. This will recreate the CONFIG
file from scratch.
:::hlSetupMenuSystem
Setup Menu: System Information
Selecting this menu item or pressing [Ctrl-S] will open a window showing
detailed information about GDS, the hardware, and the current state of the
system. If you talk to a Photodex support person, they may ask you to do
this in order to diagnose any problems.
Near the top of the display is a block of information containing the version
number of this copy of GDS, the name and telephone number (registration
number) of the registered user and the date of registration.
Below that is a listing of the total and available space on the current
drive. GDS will always list the space available on the drive where GDS is
currently logged. Selecting a valid drive (even if no graphics files are
available) will display the space on the drive.
Below the Drive Space is a block showing a number of paths used by GDS.
Below the path lists is a block showing the current amount of memory GDS has
to work with. Some GDS functions will reduce the amount of memory available.
If the amount of DOS System RAM and High DOS RAM start getting low it may be
a good idea to exit the program and restart it to free up memory.
Near the bottom of the window GDS lists the current Printer Port, the default
slideshow image display time and a code for the type of video hardware
detected by GDS.
:::hlSetupMenuPrintColor
Print in Color
This menu item controls whether or not GDS will attempt to print in color.
GDS supports color printing on the HP 500C, 550C, 560C, and 1200C. The
default setting is off.
To change GDS's default color printing setup, add hl/~J/~J<n> to hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/~J/~J Set color or grayscale printing
hl/#/# Configure printer's port
:::hlSetupMenuPrintPort
Print to Port
This set of menu items controls which port GDS sends printing information to.
Select the port specific to your system. If GDS gives an error message when
printing is attempted the wrong port may be specified. The default printer
port is PRN.
To change the default printer port, add the hl/#/# parameter to hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/~J/~J Set color or grayscale printing
hl/#/# Configure printer's port
:::hlSetupMenuText
Text Colors
Selecting this item from the Setup Menu or hitting [Ctrl-P] opens a window
that allows modification of the colors used on text screens (mainly the File
List.) A number of presets are available or the colors can be individually
modified. Use the left and right arrow keys to select a color and the
[F1]-[F6] keys to adjust the RGB value for that color. You can save your
custom palette as the default by hitting S.
:::hlHelpMenu
Help Menu
The help menu gives you the ability to find out more about GDS. GDS does so
much that the help system has become an invaluable part of GDS.
:::hlResMenu
Resolution Menu
This menu will display a complete list of text and graphics modes available
to GDS. The default resolution is listed on the bottom menu bar. Select the
desired resolution and it will replace the default in the bottom menu bar.
The default resolution is the resolution in which GDS catalogs are created.
*Note: You can force GDS to use a specific video mode by setting the
Auto/Lock Toggle Button into the "Lock" state. When in this state,
GDS will ONLY use the mode listed in the Resolution Menu.
Text modes can also be changed from the Resolution Menu, but cannot be locked
using the Auto/Lock Toggle Button. The available text modes are listed after
all available graphics modes in the Resolution Menu.
To change GDS's startup default graphics mode, you can add the hl/G/G option
to hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/G/G Set default graphics mode
hl/R/R Set default Auto/Lock state
:::hlAutoLockMenu
Auto/Lock Toggle Button
This toggle button displays Auto or Lock. In auto mode GDS will attempt
to choose a display mode that best represents the specific image to be
displayed. In some cases it is desirable to display only in a specific mode.
Toggling the Auto/Lock button will force GDS to use the graphics mode
currently selected from the Resolution Menu. The default setting of the
Auto/Lock button is Auto.
To change the default setting of the Auto/Lock toggle button, add hl/R/R<n>
to hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG.
Related Parameters
hl/G/G Set default graphics mode
hl/R/R Set default Auto/Lock state
:::hlMouseMenu
Mouse Cursor Style
Toggling the Mouse Bits/Boxy toggle changes the style of the mouse cursor from
a bitmapped arrow shape (Bits) to a square (Boxy) style. Some video cards do
not support the programmable VGA character set properly, and some distortion
may appear around the mouse. You can use this toggle to change the mouse
cursor into a solid character box.
Related Parameters
hl/B/B Set default mouse cursor mode
:::hlPaletteMenu
Palette Menu
If you are not familiar with image processing techniques, this menu is
probably better left alone. It's functions are very powerful, but can lead
to a lot of confusion if you have misunderstandings about each function.
If you are a developer, you may find GDS to be one of the most powerful tools
you use.
The Palette Menu name always shows the number of colors to be used in optimal
palettes (usually 256). You can change this number by hlLimitPallimiting the palette.
The Palette Menu is divided into three sections. Each section serves a unique
purpose. These sections are as follows:
hlLimitPalLimiting Optimal Palette Colors
hlFetchPalGenerating/Fetching Palettes from Image Files
hlLockPalLocking/Unlocking the Palette
Most GDS customers use GDS to view collections of image files and will never
have a need for these palette functions. If you are a BBS sysop, or a
software developer of image related software (who isn't these days!) and you
have a specific need for these functions, GDS can be very useful.
If you have other needs related to GDS's abilities, please contact Photodex.
Our optimized palette generation software has been used in many commercial
applications through special arrangements.
:::hlLimitPal
Limiting Optimal Palette Colors
GDS can display just about any picture on any video display. It does this
through internal palette locking and high speed color translation. For
example, if GDS needs to display a 256 color image on a 16 color display,
it generates a 16 color palette, locks the palette internally, creates the
necessary tables and then converts the 256 colors into the available 16
colors on the fly.
Occasionally, it is necessary to leave space in a palette for palette entries
which will change or need to be set to specific colors. You can do this by
choosing the number of colors in the top of the Palette Menu, or by using the
hl/M/M Command Line Parameter.
When one of these top menu items is selected, GDS will limit it's optimal
palette generation to only the number of specified colors, and leave the
remaining entries black. All colors are moved to the top of the palette, in
other words, they are moved toward the last color in the palette.
There are other undocumented palette functions (like /~S, /~P, /~4) which can
help your application. Photodex does not normally document these command
line parameters because they are extremely complex. If you want to know
how they work, you will need to establish a working arrangement with
Photodex. Contact Photodex at (510) 449-9079 for more information.
Related Topics
hlFetchPalGenerating/Fetching Image File Palettes
hlLockPalLocking/Unlocking the Palette
:::hlFetchPal
Generating/Fetching Image File Palettes
GDS can create an optimal palette from an arbitrary batch of files. You can
do this by selecting one or more files and choosing "Lock Selected/Unlock"
from the Palette Menu.
Note that the "Lock Selected/Unlock" option has two purposes. If the palette
is not locked, then a palette is created using the selected files. If the
palette is locked to something (either through optimal palette generation or
choosing one of the prefabricated palette options), then GDS simply unlocks
the palette.
Once the palette is locked, then GDS will display all pictures using that
locked palette unless a video mode with more than 8 bits per pixel is used.
GDS normally chooses the best video mode to display pictures in, and may
choose a 15, 16 or 24 bit video mode, in which case, the locked palette will
not be used. You can avoid this by using the hlAutoLockMenuAuto/Lock Resolution Toggle
hlAutoLockMenuButton.
All viewing, hlHowToSlideshowslideshowing, hlHowToCatalogcataloging and hlHowToConvertconversion is subjected to locked
palettes. You can use this palette before a hlHowToConvertbatch conversion, for example.
It is a good idea to remember to unlock a palette (using the "Lock
Selected/Unlock" option) after you're done with your task. Things can become
very confusing when using locked palettes, because it may not be apparent
that the palette is locked when working with GDS on other things.
The state of the palette is temporary during each session of GDS, so it is
not necessary to unlock the palette before you exit. The next time you run
GDS, the palette will not be locked.
Related Parameters
hl/M/M Set Optimal Palette Colors
:::hlLockPal
Locking/Unlocking the Palette
Note: For information about locking the internal GDS palette to an image file,
see hlFetchPalGenerating/Fetching Image File Palettes.
GDS has several built-in palettes which can be convenient. These palettes
are displayed in the lower part of the Palette Menu:
Lock to 5 color RGB (b&w + red, green, blue)
Lock to 8 RGB (b&w + red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Lock to 16 EGA
Lock to 16 Windows
Lock to 16 RGB
Lock to 256 RGB
Lock to CMYK Print (approximation of CMYK paper output)
When you choose one of these palettes, GDS locks the internal palette to the
colors in the prefabricated palette. This means that GDS will only use the
colors in the locked palette to display pictures (unless the video mode used
is 15, 16 or 24 bit).
All viewing, hlHowToSlideshowslideshowing, hlHowToCatalogcataloging and hlHowToConvertconversion is subjected to locked
palettes. You can use this palette before a hlHowToConvertbatch conversion, for example.
To unlock the palette, select "Lock Selected/Unlock" option in the Palette
menu. Note that this option has two purposes; see hlFetchPalGenerating/Fetching Image
hlFetchPalFile Palettes for more information.
:::hlHowToView
How To View Images
GDS has one of the fastest viewing interfaces for image files available.
Simply double click on a filename with a mouse or press [Enter] with the file
selected, and GDS displays the file. To exit the view mode, press [Esc] or
click the mouse button.
*Note: GDS has been tuned to be interruptable in most places. For example,
if the [Esc] key is typed even while an image is being displayed, GDS
exits very quickly to the File List screen.
The view mode is very sophisticated, and a full description of the actual
capabilities GDS offers would seem very intimidating to the average user. If
your goal is to be able to view pictures, then you already know enough to
have great fun with GDS. If you want to know everything, read on!
Related Topics
hlViewModeMenuView Mode Menus
hlViewModeCommandsView Mode Keyboard Commands
hlViewTheoryHow GDS Processes Images
hlExtViewersAnimation Files (External Viewers)
:::hlViewTheory
How GDS Processes Images
Many people call us and say "my pictures look better when GDS displays them".
At first, we assumed that this was just the strange rantings of loyal users.
However, after we heard it for the 50th time, we checked it out. The users
are absolutely right, but the reasons don't really impress us. It turns out
that most other software is just doing less of a job of it. GDS doesn't
actually make the graphics look better, it just doesn't make it look worse.
GDS does a lot to make sure that the content of an image file is rendered to
the screen as precisely as possible (we think this should be standard.) It's
not. Most other software drops bits in 24 bit data to display 15 and 16 bit
versions, which destroys the images. Most viewers do not generate optimized
palettes in order to display 256 color versions of 24 bit files. The
technical discussion that could result out of a comparison of GDS to other
image processing software could go on for days, so we won't bother.
If you're not technical, the following brainstorm may appear to be a mass of
random words that only geeks sitting in front of re-runs of Star Trek would
utter in a heightened argument about Spock's tools. If you're technical and
can understand this, then you're a geek, and ...welcome to the club! I hope
this section gives you some insight into the very complex world of GDS guts.
GDS has a monolithic graphics pipeline with many flags and switches which
affect the way image data is processed. All of the factors involved in what
GDS is attempting to do affect exactly how image information is handled. The
reason GDS is so fast is because the slow things (most of it) have been hand
coded in assembly language (three or more generations of optimization).
Another reason it is so fast is that about 95% of the usually slow processes
occur almost exclusively in the default data segment.
When GDS displays an image (via double click or [Enter] key), GDS first makes
sure that it can recognize the file, and then decides how the data will be
processed. If the source file is 24 bits per pixel but the best screen mode
available only has 8 bits per pixel, then GDS goes through the histogram
generation, modified heckbert subdivision algorithm and conversion table
processes necessary to prepare to convert from 24 bits downward.
Things like 24 bit sharpening are done at the tail end of the process, while
things like incoming 15, 16 and 24 bit gamma/contrast/brightness adjustment
are done in the file format drivers, which are built into the code. GDS is
not based on drivers.
Most of the code does not care if the current operation is happening on a
physically displayed screen, or if it's happening in a virtual file. This
is what drives most of the command line functionality.
Most command line operations automatically create virtual files (perhaps with
XMS rather than disk files). XMS is cached into system RAM when needed, and
should behave at or better than 95% of the speed of screen images.
:::hlHowToSlideshow
How To Play a Slideshow
1) Use the mouse or keyboard to hlHowToSelectselect the files you want to show.
Notice when you hold down the shift key, you can click
on files to toggle their selection state, and you can also drag the
mouse to select and deselect ranges. It's easy to select the exact
files you want.
2) Click on the box in the lower right corner of the GDS
file display area labeled "hlMenusClick Here For Slide Show!", or
choose hlViewMenuSlideshowSlideshow from the hlViewMenuView Menu.
3) You can change the delay in the slideshow by using the
hl/Z/Z<n> option at the command line.
See Also
hlHowToCLSlideshowSlideshows from the Command Line
hlViewMenuSlideshowView Slideshow (View Menu Option)
hlExtViewersExternal Animation Viewers
Related Parameters
hl/E/E Fit slideshow images to screen
hl/O/O Set sort options
hl/Z/Z Image delay
:::hlHowToCLSlideshow
Slideshows from the Command Line
Type "GDS hl/S/S" followed by filenames or paths and perhaps some of
the following options:
hl/E/E Fit slideshow images to screen
hl/O/O Set sort options
hl/X/X Exit to DOS after last image
hl/Z/Z Image delay
Note that these command line options each need a number directly after them
on the command line. For more information, see the command line reference.
For example, to do a slideshow of all of the files in the C:\PICS directory
with two seconds between the display of each image, use the following
command line:
GDS hl/S/S C:\PICS hl/Z/Z20
GDS can also be used to simply put a picture on the screen as follows:
GDS hl/S/S hl/X/X filename.gif
See Also
hlHowToSlideshowHow to Play a Slideshow
hlExtViewersExternal Animation Viewers
Related Parameters
hl/E/E Fit slideshow images to screen
hl/O/O Set sort options
hl/X/X Exit to DOS after last image
hl/Z/Z Image delay
:::hlHowToCatalog
How To Create Catalogs
1) hlHowToSelectSelect all files by clicking on the first desired file in the file list
and dragging the mouse to the end of the file list. You can also create
a catalog of any combination of files. You can hold down the <Shift> key
while using the mouse to add and subtract files from being selected.
Also, if no files are selected, GDS will catalog every listed file.
2) Next, select hlViewMenuCatalogCreate Catalog from the hlViewMenuView Menu. Use the "up" and
"down" arrow keys to increase or decrease the number of thumbnails
displayed on the screen.
3) Make sure the "Borders" and "Labels" options are set as you want them.
Type "L" and "B" to change them, or use the mouse and click on the
"Labels" and "Borders" buttons.
4) Press [Enter] to start generating the catalogs.
5) When each screen is complete, press <Alt-W> or <Alt-J> to write the screen
out as a GDS catalog .GIF or .JPG file. GDS names the files sequentially
like GDS000, GDS001, GDS002, etc. To change the default naming scheme,
you may use the hl/N/N command line option.
*SPECIAL NOTE: If you want to write all remaining catalog screens in one
batch, you can use <Ctrl-W> or <Ctrl-J> rather than <Alt-W> or <Alt-J>.
6) You can print the catalog image by pressing 'P' at the prompt after each
catalog screen is completed. If you do, GDS prints the catalog image and
then returns you to the prompt again, in case you want to save the file or
exit. GDS supports Hewlett Packard LaserJet II, 3, 4 and compatible
printers (also see the hl/#/# command line option for printer configuration
information; the printer must be configured properly using the hlSetupMenuSetup
hlSetupMenuMenu).
Note: Printing graphics is supported in enhanced
versions of GDS only.
7) You're done. When you look at the GIF or JPG files, you will be able to
click on a picture to see the original, as long as the original file is
in the current file list. You can also use <PgUp> and <PgDn> to move
through multiple screen catalogs while viewing the catalogs.
NOTE: There is an arbitrary maximum of 100 "point-and-shoot" thumbnails
per catalog screen. In other words, if your catalog has more than
100 thumbnails, only the first 100 will allow you to click on an
image and refer to the original.
Some users like to generate catalogs with a black background, rather than a
white one. Other users like the look of the 3D (Gray) catalogs. White
backgrounds are the default mode for GDS, and are great for printing. If
you need to change the style of the catalog, you can change the style using
the hlViewMenuView Menu, or one of the command line parameters
listed below.
See hlCmdCatCatalog Parameters for list of command line parameters related to
creating GDS catalogs.
Related Topics
hlBBSCataloging a BBS
:::hlHowToCLCatalog
Catalogs from the Command Line
If you are cataloging large numbers of images, you can use the hl/W/W<n> command
hl/Wline option to tell GDS to automatically write catalog images. Here's how it
works:
1) Start GDS with the hl/W/W<n> option. For example, hl/W/W4 would write the
first catalog as GDS004.GIF. It is alright to use hl/W/W0 if necessary.
2) Use GDS to create the first catalog screen (as described above).
3) When GDS is done creating the catalog, type <Alt-W> to write the image as
a GIF file and continue making catalog screens. From this point on, GDS
will automatically write successive catalog screens to GIF files.
This process can also be automated from the command line, by using the hl/P/P
option. Just specify the path/file specification of the files to be cataloged
and include the hl/P/P<n> and hl/W/W<n> options. The hl/P/P option sets the number
of thumbnails across for the catalog screens. For example, hl/P/P4 creates
catalog screens with four thumbnails across, and probably four high. Note
that in lower resolutions, it is possible to have the number of thumbnails
across be INEQUAL to the number of thumbnails high (it's rare.)
See hlCmdCatCatalog Parameters for list of command line parameters related to creating
GDS catalogs.
Related Topics
hlBBSCataloging a BBS
:::hlHowToConvert
Converting Files
There are three methods for converting files with GDS:
hlConvMenuThe Convert Menu
hlFileConvertConverting from the main GDS file list using the menus
hlViewWriteWriting out a displayed image while viewing an image
hl/@CConverting files from the command line
:::hlFileConvert
Converting Files in the File List
To convert files from the main GDS File List using the menus:
1) Select a file or a group of files to convert. You can select multiple
files by clicking and holding the mouse button while dragging the pointer
over a number of files. You can also select multiple ranges by holding
down [Shift] while clicking on file names to select or deselect them.
2) Pull down the "Convert" menu with the mouse (or type [Alt-C]) and then
select the desired type of file.
3) GDS will open a dialog box that allows you to ROTATE the image or MIRROR
(flip) it vertically or horizontally as it writes out the file. GDS will
attempt to name the file the same as the source but with the new
extension. If the extension is the same, or a file with the name already
exists, GDS will name the file GDS<n> where <n> is the next available
number, i.e. GDS000, GDS001, GDS002...
*Note: The trial version does not support "batch conversions." It will,
however, convert non-color reduced files to all formats except
24 bit JPEG format.
:::hlViewWrite
Writing Images From View Mode
To convert files from the view screen (writes displayed image to file):
1) (OPTIONAL) To save a portion of the displayed image: move the mouse
pointer to the "File" menu and highlight "Set Save Rect". Release the
mouse button. Move the mouse pointer to one corner of the rectangular
area you want to save. Click and hold the mouse button. Drag the
rectangle that appears to the desired size. Release the mouse button.
Only the area inside the rectangle will be saved by following the
remaining steps. (If you are unhappy with your selection you can return
the crop rectangle to include the entire screen by selecting "Reset Crop
Rectangle" from the "File" menu.)
2) Move the mouse pointer to the top of the view screen; click and hold the
mouse button down. The "View Mode Menu Bar" will appear.
3) Move the mouse pointer to the "File" menu.
4) Highlight the type of destination file by moving the mouse pointer to it,
and release the mouse button to select the format.
5) GDS will write the graphics file, and, if successful, open a dialog box
so you can rename the file if you like. If the name GDS picks is
acceptable, hit [Enter]. Otherwise change the name and hit [Enter]. GDS
displays a warning message if you try to use a name that already exists,
and will not overwrite an existing file during the rename function.
6) If you are writing the same format as the file you are viewing, GDS
displays a small prompt that asks you if you want to overwrite the file.
If you choose 'Y' for yes, then GDS will overwrite the file if the image
and be successfully written. If you choose 'N', then GDS will write the
file to a file such as GDS000, GDS001, etc. Choosing 'Esc' at this prompt
cancels the write function and no file will be written.
:::hl/!
/! Parameter (View Beep)
/!<n> - Enable/disable beep after display of image
/!0 - Don't beep
/!1 - Beep (default)
:::hl/A
/A Parameter (Default Antialiasing Mode)
/A<n> - Antialiasing level
/A0 - No antialiasing
/A1 - Horizontal antialiasing
/A2 - Two dimensional (default)
:::hl/B
/B Parameter (Default Mouse Cursor State)
/B<n> - Default mouse mode
/B0 - Character mouse pointer
/B1 - Bitmapped mouse pointer (default)
:::hl/C
/C Parameter (Bits in Color DAC)
/C<n> - Set number of bits in DAC chip (or 0 to use BIOS palette calls)
/C0 - Use BIOS ONLY for palette (also kills screen saver)
/C6 - Standard VGA DAC (default)
/C8 - Cool expensive DAC (8 bits per color bar)
:::hl/D
/D Parameter (Default Dithering Mode)
/D<n> - Set default dither mode
/D0 - No dithering
/D1 - 2x2 two color matrix
/D2 - 2x2 four color matrix (default)
:::hl/E
/E Parameter (Fit Slideshow Images Mode)
/E<n> - Set image/screen fit mode (0=norm, 1=fit)
/E0 - Do not fit viewed images to the screen
/E1 - Fit all images to the screen (default)
:::hl/F
/F Parameter (Default File Display Options)
/F#### - Set options for file display
Each of the four number signs holds the position of each of the
following single character parameters below. Specify a '1' or a '0'
to enable or disable the display of each of these types of data:
■ Extension ■ Resolution ■ Bits/Pixel ■ File Size
For example: /F0110 enables the resolution and bits per pixel, but
disables the extension and file size.
:::hl/G
/G Parameter (Default Graphics Resolution)
/G<X>x<Y>x<B> - Set default graphics mode:
<X> - Horizontal Resolution (pixels wide)
<Y> - Vertical Resolution (pixels high)
<B> - Number of Colors (or bits per pixel):
16 - 16 colors
256 - 256 colors
32k - 32,768 colors
64k - 65,536 colors
16M - 16.7 million colors (24 bit)
Examples: /g640x480x256 (640x480 256 colors)
/g1024x768x16m (1024x768 16.7 million colors)
:::hl/H
/H Parameter (Display Help)
/H /? - Display help screen (or /?)
:::hl/I
/I Parameter (Interlaced Fill Mode)
/I<n> - Set interlaced fill mode for GIF images
/I0 - Disable early filled interlaced GIFs (default)
/I1 - Enable interlaced filling
:::hl/J
/J Parameter (Scanner Type)
NOTE: This command line parameter is avialable in Sysop/Professional
versions of GDS only. Call hlPhotodexPhotodex for more information.
Call Photodex for syntax and settings for scanners. Scanner support under DOS
is being phased out to make way for TWAIN compliant Windows versions.
:::hl/K
/K Parameter (File Comment Viewing; GIF and JPEG)
/K<n> - Controls automatic comment display after image read
/K0 - Disable comments
/K1 - Enable comments
:::hl/L
/L Parameter (Catalog Label Switch)
/L<n> - Control Catalog Labeling
/L0 - Don't display labels under catalog thumbnails
/L1 - Display labels under catalog thumbnails
/L2 - Display labels only, centered under thumbnails
:::hl/LAPTOP
/LAPTOP Parameter (Avoid Older Video Modes)
/LAPTOP- Use on some laptops to avoid older modes.
NOTE: This option is the same as using: /NOCGA /NOEGA /NOHERC
:::hl/M
/M Parameter (Maximum Optimal Palette Colors)
/M<n> - Maximum colors to use during color reduction
*Note: Use values between 16 and 256 for best results.
:::hl/N
/N Parameter (Automatic Filename Template)
/N<str>- Set "printf" style template for output files (default="GDS%03d")
If you are not familiar with printf() style formatting, refer to a
reference text on the 'C' libraries. In general, the '%03d' holds
the place of a three digit number. You can change anything else in
the string, but you cannot add an extension.
Examples: /NABCD%03d (result="ABCD000")
/N%08d (result="00000000")
/N%02d_SAUCE (result="00_SAUCE")
AP NOTE: Depending on your batch file interpreter (and/or your
COMMAND.COM shell), you may need to use more than one percent sign,
and you may need to specify different numbers of percent signs than
on the command line. Under 4DOS, two percent signs are necessary on
the command line, and four are necessary in a batch file. If the
number of percent signs is not correct, GDS may write the file using
information that the shell gives to GDS at runtime. If the resulting
filename the screwed up enough so that DOS cannot create the file,
GDS may arbitrarily pick a filename from the current file list and
use that. The best way to find out what you need is to try it in a
temporary directory and then document it. Thanks go to R. Gregoire
for reminding us to document this oddity of command processors.
From 4DOS command line: /NABCD%%03d
/N%%08d
/N%%02d_SAUCE
From 4DOS batch file: /NABCD%%%%03d
/N%%%%08d
/N%%%%02d_SAUCE
:::hl/NOCGA
/NOCGA Parameter (Avoid CGA Modes)
/NOCGA - Ignore CGA modes (useful for laptops/notebooks).
:::hl/NOEGA
/NOEGA Parameter (Avoid EGA Modes)
/NOEGA - Ignore EGA modes (useful for laptops/notebooks).
:::hl/NOHERC
/NOHERC Parameter (Avoid Hercules Mono Mode)
/NOHERC- Ignore Hercules monochrome mode (useful for laptops/notebooks).
:::hl/NOMONO
/NOMONO Parameter (Avoid Mono Modes)
/NOMONO- Ignore all monochrome modes (useful for people who like color).
:::hl/NOVESA
/NOVESA Parameter (Don't Trust VESA)
/NOVESA- Do NOT trust VESA for mode configuration information.
:::hl/NOIDEA
/NOIDEA Parameter (Extra Support)
/NOIDEA- Use just before calling technical support.
:::hl/CONFIG
/CONFIG Parameter (Force Video Reconfiguration)
/CONFIG- Use to reconfigure GDS as follows:
gds /config
This forces GDS to delete the file called 'CONFIG' and walk you through the
video configuration process. Use this if you need to change the configuration
information for your video card.
:::hl/O
/O Parameter (Slideshow Sort Flag)
/O<n> - Set sort flag for slideshow
/O0 - Don't sort before slideshow
/O1 - Sort before slideshow (honors hl/~O/~O setting)
Related Topics
hl/~O/~O File Sort Mode
:::hl/OK
/OK Parameter (Avoid Video BIOS Check)
/OK - Assume CONFIG file is correct and use it. Note: this switch avoids
GDS's automatic re-configuration of video hardware. If you have a
video card which arbitrarily changes it's own video BIOS contents,
then put this switch in your hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG as follows:
auto,/ok ;assume CONFIG is ok to use
:::hl/P
/P Parameter (Generate Catalogs)
/P<n> - Automatically generate catalogs and write them. <n> determines how
many thumbnails will appear across the catalog. For example, if you
need four thumbnails across and down, use the following switch:
/P4
A special mode has been added which triggers the handy command line
catalog interface in GDS:
/P?
This catalog interface can be used in a BBS if the standard input and
output streams are directed to the modem.
Related Topics
hlCmdCatCatalog Parameters
:::hl/Q
/Q Parameter (Specify Catalog Logo File)
/Q<x>_<y>_<name> Add logo to automatic catalogs (use with hl/P/P<n>)
:::hl/QUIET
/QUIET Parameter
/QUIET - Prevents GDS from displaying opening screen on startup.
:::hl/R
/R Parameter (Set Auto/Lock State)
/R<n> - Set default resolution 'Lock' mode (0=AutO, 1=LOck)
:::hl/S
/S Parameter (Play Slideshow)
/S - Slideshow mode (no user interface, just automatic slideshow)
See Also:
hl/E/E Slideshow image fit-to-screen mode
hl/I/I Interlaced GIF fill mode
hl/O/O Sort order control
hl/X/X Exit to DOS after slideshow
hl/Z/Z Slideshow delay
hl/@X/@X Support foreign viewers in slideshows (animations)
hl/~B/~B Set slideshow centering mode
hl/~E/~E Disable slideshow mode change for similar modes
hl@<file>@<file> Read file list from file
:::hl/T
/T Parameter (Set Default Text Mode)
/T<h>x<v> - Set default text mode
<h> Horizontal resolution
<v> Vertical resolution
Example: GDS /T80x25
:::hl/U
/U Parameter (Catalog Borders On/Off)
/U<n> - Control Catalog Borders
/U0 - No borders around thumbnails
/U1 - Put borders around thumbnails
Related Topics
hlCmdCatCatalog Parameters
:::hl/V
/V Parameter (Set Vertical Orientation)
/V<n> - Set vertical orientation file display (0=horiz, 1=vert)
:::hl/W
/W Parameter (Set Auto Filename Number)
/W<n> - Automatically write catalogs GDS<n++>.GIF after first screen
:::hl/X
/X Parameter (Exit to DOS)
/X - Exit to DOS after displaying image, but leave graphics mode up
:::hl/XPAR
/XPAR Parameter (Set transparent color for writing GIF files)
/XPAR=<n> - Set transparent color index for writing GIF files
Examples:
/xpar=0 - sets transparent color index to 0
/xpar=13 - sets transparent color index to 13
:::hl/Z
/Z Parameter (Set Slideshow Delay)
/Z<n> - Set slideshow delay in 100ths of seconds: Default is 300 (3 seconds)
:::hl/#
/# Parameter (Set Printer Port/Filename)
/#<lpt#:> - Set filename of printer device (ie: /#LPT2 ; default is /#PRN)
NOTE: The printer must be configured correctly to avoid the annoying
error messages.
:::hl/=
/= Parameter (Set Video Palette Processes)
/=<bn> - Set default red/green/blue/contrast/brightness/color/sharpness
/=R<n> - Default red level (+/- 255)
/=G<n> - Default green level
/=B<n> - Default blue level
/=C<n> - Default contrast (+/- 255)
/=+<n> - Default brightness (+/- 255)
/=L<n> - Default color level (+/- 255)
/=S<n> - Default 24 bit sharpening level (0-10+)
/=H<n> - Default hue setting (0-255)
:::hl/~0
/~0 Parameter (Always Clear Screen Flag)
/~A<n> - Set flag for manually clearing the graphics screen
<n> must be one of the following values:
0 = Assume the video card will properly clear the screen
1 = Don't assume ANYTHING, and always clear the screen
Examples: GDS /~01 Always clear the screen
GDS /~00 Trust your video card's BIOS to
clear the screen...
:::hl/~A
/~A Parameter (Set Catalog Style)
/~A<n> - Set the style of GDS catalogs.
<n> must be one of the following values:
0 = Black background with tan borders
1 = White background with black borders (Default)
2 = Gray backgrounds with 3-D looking image borders
Example: GDS /~A2 Default to Gray/3D catalogs
:::hl/~B
/~B Parameter (Set Slideshow Centering)
/~B<n> - Set automatic centering mode of slideshows.
/~B0 - Do not center slideshow images
/~B1 - Center slideshow images (default)
:::hl/~E
/~E Parameter (Inhibit Slideshow Screen Erasure)
/~E<n> - Inhibit slideshow screen erase between similar images
/~E0 - Always clear the screen
/~E1 - Don't clear the screen unless the video mode changes (faster)
:::hl/~F
/~F Parameter (Color Proximity Elimination)
/~F<n> - Enable color proximity elimination in color reduction
:::hl/~G
/~G Parameter (Optimal Grayscale Palettes)
/~G<n> - Generate optimized grayscale palettes (G1, default=G0)
:::hl/~J
/~J Parameter (Color Printing)
/~J<n> - Print in COLOR. HP PCL CMY process inkjet printers supported.
/~J0 - Support black and white printing only (default)
/~J1 - Support CMYK color PCL
Note: Printing graphics is supported in enhanced versions of GDS only.
:::hl/~K
/~K Parameter
This option was used in version 3.0 and is no longer needed.
:::hl/~L
/~L Parameter (Dynamic File List)
/~L<n> - Set initial length of dynamic file list cache size for GDS. The
maximum number of files GDS can handle is 2848. The default for
this option is 200. You may save a very small amount of RAM by
setting this number lower if you use GDS with fewer than 150 files
at a time. Setting this number to 50 will save 3450 bytes of RAM.
As the file list grows, GDS may run out of memory, which will stop
GDS from adding valid files to the file list. This should not
happen unless GDS is trying to deal with thousands of files. Paths
are handled separately and there is no practical limit to the
number of concurrent paths GDS can handle.
:::hl/~M
/~M Parameter (JPEG Quality)
/~M<n> - Set default JPEG quality level
Use values between 10 and 99. Higher values result in better image
quality at the expense of compression.
/~M75 - Set JPEG Quality to 75 (default)
*Note: Not supported in trial shareware version.
:::hl/~O
/~O Parameter (File Sort Mode)
/~O<n> - Set default file sort mode (0=name/1=size/2=bits/3=res/4=extn)
:::hl/~R
/~R Parameter (Aspect Ratio Handling)
/~R<n> - Force aspect ratio of all catalog files to 1:1
:::hl/~T
/~T Parameter (Catalog File Output Format)
/~TA - Write to ANSI (text file; Sysop/Professional versions only)
/~TB - Write to BMP (Windows Bitmap)
/~TD - Write to CUT (Dr. Halo)
/~TI - Write to TIFF
/~TJ - Write to JPG (JFIF)
/~TL - Write to LBM (IFF; Deluxe Paint)
/~TP - Write to PCX
/~TR - Write to RIX
/~TE - Write to RLE (compressed BMP)
/~TT - Write to TGA (TrueVision Targa)
/~TW - Write to GIF (default)
/~TY - Write to WPG (WordPerfect Graphics)
:::hl/~Z
/~Z Parameter (Write to Startup Path)
/~Z<n> - Always try to write new files to startup path
:::hl/<vid>
/<vid> Parameter (Force Video Type)
This parameter avoids all video hardware autodetection and forces GDS to
assume that there is a certain type of video hardware available. For more
information, see hlCmdVHVideo Hardware Parameters.
:::hl/512
/512 Parameter
This parameter forced older versions of GDS to assume that the video hardware
had at least 512K of video RAM. This option is obsolete.
:::hl/1M
/1M Parameter
This parameter forced older versions of GDS to assume that the video hardware
had at least one megabyte of video RAM. This option is obsolete.
:::hl@<file>
@<file> Parameter (Read File Spec. List)
@<file> - Read file list from text file: <file> (ie: GDS @file.lst )
:::hl/@D
/@D Parameter (Catalog filename case switch)
GDS normally uses upper case characters when labelling catalog thumbnail
images. You can direct GDS to use lower case filenames instead using this
switch.
/@D0 - Use all capitals in catalog thumbnail filenames
/@D1 - Use all lower case letters in thumnail filenames
:::hl/@E
/@E Parameter (Prompt for exiting via [Esc] key)
GDS normally prompts you before allowing you to exit using the [Esc] key.
To omit the prompt, put 'auto,/@E0' in the GDSUSER.CFG file.
/@E0 - Don't prompt for exit via [Esc]
/@E1 - Prompt before allowing exit on [Esc]
:::hl/@F
/@F Parameter (Enable/Disable File Pre-Scanning)
GDS watches for opportunities to scan your graphics files ahead of time. You
may have noticed GDS cycling through all of your files by highlighting the
files quickly. This behavior is normal, and not to be worried about unless
you are using a VERY slow device (like a floppy drive or slow access optical)
drive.
/@F0 - Never pre-scan file information
/@F1 - Pre-scan file information when user is idle
:::hl/@H
/@H Parameter (Test standard modes during configuration)
GDS normally skips standardized modes during video display configuration.
To force GDS to test every single supported video mode, use /@H1.
/@H0 - Skip standard modes (default)
/@H1 - Test every single mode
:::hl/@J
/@J Parameter (Hi-Color display dithering)
GDS is capable of more than just 15 or 16 bit displays. GDS can actually
dither a 24 bit image onto a 15 or 16 bit display (32,768 or 65,536 colors)
so you effectively see 24 bit image quality. It takes roughly three times
longer to display an image this way, but some appreciate the perfection of
display over the speed of display.
Use this option if you want to see 24 bit image quality without a 24 bit
video card.
/@J0 - Do not dither (default; fastest)
/@J1 - Dither from 24 to 15 and 16 bits (slower, but perfect)
:::hl/@K
/@K Parameter (Assume color in 'short header' .IMG)
This parameter determines the default color assumption when a 'short header'
is found in an .IMG file. Some GEM Raster files are apparently color files,
but have been written without the proper header. If you find a file which
should be color, try using this parameter to tell GDS to assume the image is
16 colors rather than grayscale.
/@K0 - Grayscale 'short header' .IMG files (standard, default)
/@K1 - Color 'short header' .IMG files (non-standard)
:::hl/@L
/@L Parameter (Lock palette from command line)
NOTE: This command line parameter is avialable in Sysop/Professional
versions of GDS only. Call hlPhotodexPhotodex for more information.
This parameter locks the palette to a supplied standardized palette. It is
sometimes useful to lock the palette from the command line to prevent the
optimized palette generation for variable catalog images of 24 bit pictures
into an 8 bit output catalog. A standard RGB 256 palette works very well.
/@L99- Do not lock palette
/@L0 - EGA standard palette
/@L1 - Windows 16 color palette
/@L2 - RGB 16 color palette
/@L3 - RGB 256 color palette (241+black)
:::hl/@N
/@N Parameter (Inhibit extensions in file listing)
This parameter is used to prevent certain extensions from being added to
the file list in GDS. Some cataloging applications must avoid text files
and other specific types of graphics files, but need the ability to
automatically match every other format supported.
Use /@N follwed directly by sets of three characters (file extensions).
Do NOT use spaces. In extensions which require only two characters, use
the underscore character ('_') to hold the place of a blank character.
For ColorRIX files, use 'SC_'.
The maximum number of inhibited file extensions is 10, or 30 characters.
If you need to go beyond this, please call us.
/@N - Used alone, this kills any currently inhibited extensions
Examples:
/@NTXT - Inhibit *.TXT files
/@NGL_DL_ - Inhibit *.GL or *.DL files
/@NPCCBBMDIBHAM - Inhibit some rare formats (PCC, BBM, DIB and HAM)
:::hl/@P
/@P Parameter (View 24 bit files quickly)
GDS normally uses a symmetrical (RGB) palette when viewing images which
contain more than 256 colors (like JPEG images). Although most users prefer
the fast display, some users prefer to see the images with the highest
possible quality and are willing to wait for it. The decoding time to create
an optimal palette is approximately double for an optimal palette.
/@P0 - View files faster, but lower quality (default)
/@P1 - View files slower, but highest possible quality
:::hl/@S
/@S Parameter (Center Viewed Images)
GDS normally centers images when they are viewed. Optionally, GDS can align
the upper left corner of a picture with the upper left corner of the screen.
/@S0 - Align upper left corner of screen with upper left of image
/@S1 - Center viewed images (default)
:::hl/@T
/@T Parameter (Tag Conversions with Logo)
NOTE: This parameter is available only in Sysop/Professional versions of
GDS. hlPhotodexContact Photodex for more information.
/@T<n>_<filename>
<n> Position code:
0 = upper left
1 = upper right
2 = lower left
3 = lower right
4 = centered at top
5 = centered at left
6 = centered at bottom
7 = centered at right
<filename> Complete PATH & FILENAME (including extension)
of .GIF file to use for logo image. This file MUST
be a .GIF file.
Transparency will occur for any color which is "perfect purple". To create
the transparent color, use 100% red and blue, and 0% green. Palette values
for this color are red=255, green=0, blue=255.
The logo will only use colors from the palette of the host image and will
not change the behavior of any necessary color reduction. For best results,
use a logo with very few primary colors. Grayscale or monochrome logos work
very well.
:::hl/@W
/@W Parameter (Write Interlaced GIF Files)
NOTE: This command line parameter is avialable in Sysop/Professional
versions of GDS only. Call hlPhotodexPhotodex for more information.
This option determines whether or not GIF files are written as interlaced
or normal.
/@W0 - Write single pass GIF files (default)
/@W1 - Write interlaced GIF files
This option does not affect viewing GIF files.
:::hl/@X
/@X Parameter (Slideshow Foreign Animation Files)
This option determines whether or not foreign animation formats will be
displayed during slideshows.
/@X0 - Avoid foreign animation files
/@X1 - Play foreign animation files (default)
Some foreign animation formats are .DL, .FLC, .FLI, .GL, .MPG, .MPA and .MP2.
The best reason to modify this parameter is if you do not want to take the
time to check to see if you've selected animation files when doing a
slideshow, and you don't want external files in your slideshows.
You may not want to do animation files in slideshows if you have QUICKFLI
(because you must press [Esc] to stop the animation), or if you have GRASP
(.GL) files which automatically loop over and over again (same symptom).
This option does not affect the individual viewing of these files.
:::hl/@Z
/@Z Parameter (Set temporary drive letter)
This option sets the temporary drive for GDS. During startup, if no
temporary drive is specified, GDS looks at the execution path. If less
than 768K is available, GDS searches all drives (reverse order) for a
drive with at least 768K available, and uses the first found as a
temporary drive.
If this parameter is specified, GDS will use the specified drive unless
there is less than 512K of free space, in which case, GDS will search for
a better drive as described above.
/@ZC - Use C:\ as the temporary drive
/@ZR - Use R:\ as the temporary drive
Trick from author:
/@Z@ - No specified temporary drive
:::hl/@C
/@C Parameter (Convert Files)
GDS can perform all file conversion operations from the command line. GDS
uses either XMS or disk space as a virtual file, so the resolution of the file
is not important. This makes GDS ideal for use with on-line systems as a
simple means of providing multiple file formats for download.
The /@C command line parameter can be used to carry out a single conversion or
a batch conversion. Any files which are specified to GDS are assumed to be
converted into the specified format. If no files are specified on the command
line (or in a configuration file), then GDS assumes that all files in the
current directory are to be converted, so be careful about specifying which
files to convert.
The /@C command line parameter takes two additional values specified directly
after one another. The first parameter is a letter signifying the destination
format. The second parameter is the number of bits per pixel. Note that some
formats do not support certain bit depths, so be sure to specify only those
combinations which are supported.
/@C<t><c> - Convert files from command line
<t> Destination File Type
A = ANSI J = JPEG
B = BMP P = PCX
D = CUT/PAL R = ColorRIX
E = RLE T = TGA
I = TIFF W = GIF
L = IFF/LBM Y = WPG
<c> Destination File Bit Depth (determines number of colors)
1 = monochrome 15 = 32,768 colors
2 = 4 colors 16 = 65,536 colors
4 = 16 colors 24 = 16.7 million colors
8 = 256 colors
For example, /@CW8 converts all specified files to 256 color GIF files, while
/@CJ24 converts them to 24 bit JPEG files. Note that /@CJ8 is not legal,
because color JPEG files are always considered to be 24 bits. The following
combinations are valid:
hlConvANSI/@CA (ANSI, 16 color text)
hlConvBMP1/@CB1 (BMP monochrome)
hlConvBMP4/@CB4 (BMP 16 colors)
hlConvBMP8/@CB8 (BMP 256 colors)
hlConvBMP24/@CB24 (BMP 16.7 million colors)
hlConvCUT1/@CD1 (Halo CUT/PAL monochrome)
hlConvCUT4/@CD4 (Halo CUT/PAL 16 colors)
hlConvCUT8/@CD8 (Halo CUT/PAL 256 colors)
hlConvGIF1/@CW1 (GIF monochrome)
hlConvGIF4/@CW4 (GIF 16 colors)
hlConvGIF8/@CW8 (GIF 256 colors)
hlConvJPG24/@CJ24 (JPEG 16.7 million colors)
hlConvLBM1/@CL1 (LBM/IFF monochrome)
hlConvLBM4/@CL4 (LBM/IFF 16 colors)
hlConvLBM8/@CL8 (LBM/IFF 256 colors)
hlConvPCX1/@CP1 (PCX monochrome)
hlConvPCX4/@CP4 (PCX 16 colors)
hlConvPCX8/@CP8 (PCX 256 colors)
hlConvRIX4/@CR4 (ColorRIX 16 colors)
hlConvRIX8/@CR8 (ColorRIX 256 colors)
hlConvRLE1/@CE1 (RLE monochrome)
hlConvRLE4/@CE4 (RLE 16 colors)
hlConvRLE8/@CE8 (RLE 256 colors)
hlConvTGA15/@CT15 (TGA 32K colors)
hlConvTGA24/@CT24 (TGA 16.7 million colors)
hlConvTIF1/@CI1 (TIFF monochrome)
hlConvTIF4/@CI4 (TIFF 16 colors)
hlConvTIF8/@CI8 (TIFF 256 colors)
hlConvTIF24/@CI24 (TIFF 16.7 million colors)
hlConvWPG1/@CY1 (WPG monochrome)
hlConvWPG4/@CY4 (WPG 16 colors)
hlConvWPG8/@CY8 (WPG 256 colors)
If GDS can write the output files without overwriting a file with the same
name, then the default file name will be preserved. If files with the same
name are found, then GDS will write out those files with a filename like
GDS000, GDS001, GDS002, etc.
See also: hlConvMenuUsing the Convert Menu, hlHowToConvertConverting Files,
hlViewWriteConverting via View Menus, hlViewModeMenuView Mode File Menu
hlViewWriteConverting via View Menus, hlViewModeMenuView Mode File Menu
hl/@T/@T Tag Conversions with Logo
:::hlFormats
SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS
Photodex is constantly making adjustments and upgrades to the file format
support in GDS. If you encounter any incompatibilities with files, please
hlPhotodexcontact us.
GDS supports the following file formats:
Bit Depth (* = R&W)
Ext. Read Write 1 2 4 8 15 16 24 32 Description
──── ──── ───── ─────────────────── ───────────
.ANS Yes Yes - - (text mode) - - Color ANSI text (BBS)
.TXT Yes Yes - - (text mode) - - Generic text (ANSI opt.)
.BBM Yes Yes * * * Rd Rd ** Rd Deluxe Paint (IFF 'Brush')
.BMF Yes - R Corel Gallery ClipArt
.BMP Yes Yes * * * ** Microsoft Windows Bitmap
.CUT Yes Yes * * * Media Cybernetics (HALO)
.DIB Yes - * * * ** Device Independent Bitmap
.DL hlExtViewers<externl> <N/A> 'DL' Files (DL-VIEW.EXE)
.FLC hlExtViewers<externl> <N/A> AutoDesk (FLXPLAY.EXE,
.FLI hlExtViewers<externl> <N/A> FLIPLAY.EXE, QUICKFLI.EXE,
.FLX hlExtViewers<externl> <N/A> PLAY.EXE, AAPLAY.EXE)
.GDS Yes Yes * R R * Rd Rd ** Rd Raxsoft/Photodex Scanning
.GIF Yes Yes * * * * hlVMMFSaveGIFCompuServe GIF87/GIF89a
.GL hlExtViewers<externl> <N/A> Grasp (GRASPRT.EXE)
.HAM Yes - * * * Rd Rd ** Rd Electronic Arts (IFF/HAM)
.ICO Yes - R R R Microsoft Windows Icon Files
.IFF Yes Yes * * * Rd Rd ** Rd Electronic Arts (IFF/HAM)
.IMG Yes Yes * R * GEM Raster hl/@K(see also /@K<n>)
.JFI Yes Yes R ** Rd hlVMMFSaveJPGJPEG (standard JFIF)
.JPG Yes Yes R ** Rd hlVMMFSaveJPGJPEG (standard JFIF)
.LBM Yes Yes * * * Rd Rd ** Rd Deluxe Paint (IFF/HAM)
.MAC Yes - R Macintosh MacPaint Mono
.MP2 hlExtViewers<externl> <N/A> MPEG Audio (XING's MPEG.EXE)
.MPA hlExtViewers<externl> <N/A> MPEG Audio (XING's MPEG.EXE)
.MPG hlExtViewers<externl> <N/A> MPEG Video (XING's MPEG.EXE)
.PBM Yes - R R R R Rd PBMPlus Bitmap (mono)
.PCC Yes Yes * R * * Rd ZSoft PC Paintbrush 'Brush'
.PCX Yes Yes * R * * ** ZSoft PC Paintbrush
.PGM Yes - R R R R Rd PBMPlus Bitmap (gray)
.PPM Yes - R R R R Rd PBMPlus Bitmap (true color)
.RAX Yes Yes * R * * ** ** Rd Raxsoft/Photodex VideoGames
.RFX Yes Yes * R * * ** ** Rd Raxsoft/Photodex Fonts
.RLE Yes Yes * * * ** Windows RLE Bitmap
.SC* Yes Yes * * ColorRIX
.TGA Yes Yes R ** ** Rd TrueVision Targa (+RLE,Pals)
.TIF Yes Yes * R * * Rd Rd ** Rd Tagged Image File Format
.WPG Yes Yes * R * * WordPerfect Graphics (Bitmap)
Note that many bit depths are meaningless in most formats, so blanks above
do not necessarily indicate a deficiency in the support for the format.
JPEG and TIFF files can be stored in CMYK format, which GDS automatically
converts to 24 bit RGB for processing.
NOTE: GDS's IFF code is correct. There are many programs which write bad
IFF files, and there are even books available incorrectly describing how IFF
works. Adobe Photoshop and Graphics Workshop (and perhaps other programs)
appear to read IFF/LBM/HAM files incorrectly, and may write incorrectly
compressed IFF files also. Please be careful to follow Electronic Arts' IFF
specifications precisely.
:::hlViewModeMenu
View Mode Menus
When viewing an image the following View Mode Menus can be accessed by
clicking the mouse button while the cursor is near the top edge of the
screen. If you do not select an option when releasing the mouse button,
the view mode menus disappear and you are returned harmlessly to viewing
the current image file.
Note: There is no way to access View Mode Menus without a mouse. Most
options in the View Mode Menus have keyboard equivalents which are listed
in each menu.
hlViewModeMenuFile File hlViewModeMenuEdit Edit hlViewModeMenuColor Color hlViewModeMenuSize Size hlViewModeMenuPrint Print hlViewModeMenuRes (Resolution)
:::hlViewModeMenuFile
View Mode File Menu
The View Mode File Menu is used to write the displayed image (or a cropped
portion of the image) to an image file, and to set the cropping rectangle,
as well as obtaining file information and exiting View Mode. (Note that it
is usually much easier to exit View Mode by pressing the [Esc] key.)
hlVMMFSaveANSSave ANS Alt-A
hlVMMFSaveBMPSave BMP Alt-B
hlVMMFSaveGIFSave CUT Alt-D
hlVMMFSaveGIFSave GIF Alt-W
hlVMMFSaveLBMSave LBM Alt-L
hlVMMFSavePCXSave PCX Alt-P
hlVMMFSaveRIXSave RIX Alt-R
hlVMMFSaveRLESave RLE Alt-E
hlVMMFSaveTGASave TGA Alt-T
hlVMMFSaveTIFSave TIF Alt-I
hlVMMFSaveJPGSave JPG Alt-J
hlVMMFSaveWPGSave WPG Alt-Y
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hlVMMFSetCropSet Cropping Alt-C
hlVMMFResetCropReset Cropping
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hlVMMFFileInfoFile Info (?)
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hlVMMFQuitQuit Esc
:::hlVMMFSaveANS
Save ANSI 16 Color Text File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-A]) will
create a file using the entire screen image or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command. Higher resolution modes will
be dithered down to the standard 16 color ANSI palette and size (79
characters wide.
This function is supported in GDS Professional
:::hlVMMFSaveGIF
Save GIF (CompuServe GIF87a) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-W]) will
create a file using the entire screen image (or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command.) Writing a screen which
has more than 8 bits per pixels (256 colors) is invalid, and will not work.
GDS writes GIF87a files by default, unless the image being written is a GDS
catalog image, in which case GDS writes the file as a GIF89a. The GIF89a
format is required to store the extended point-and-shoot catalog information
GDS uses to find image thumbnail files.
To convert a catalog file into a GIF87a file (which strips the extended GDS
catalog information out), convert the GIF file to a BMP file and back to GIF
again. Since BMP cannot store the extended information, the catalog data is
lost during the conversion process. Unless you absolutely need GIF87a files,
there should be no reason to do this; the GDS catalogs work with every GIF
compliant reader available.
:::hlVMMFSaveLBM
Save LBM (Deluxe Paint/IFF) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-L])
creates a file using the entire screen image or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command. Higher resolution modes will
be dithered down to 256 colors.
LBM files are renamed versions of Electronic Arts' IFF files. GDS reads the
extensions LBM, BBM, IFF and HAM identically, and automatically detects the
actual variants within the file. LBM files are expecially difficult to read
and write properly because of bugs found in certain versions of Deluxe Paint
II. GDS has been tested with LBM (IFF) files from Deluxe Paint, and can
read and write files fully compatible with many (if not all) versions of
Deluxe Paint on the IBM PC and Amiga.
Trivial note: Most software products available on platforms (other than the
Amiga) do not properly read or write IFF files because most of the literature
regarding the file format is ridden with misunderstanding and fatal typos.
This is unfortunate because IFF is a decent file format; certainly a league
beyond PCX, which has widespread support on all platforms.
:::hlVMMFSavePCX
Save PCX (Paint) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-P])
creates a file using the entire screen image or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command. Higher resolution modes will
be dithered down to 256 colors.
The PCX file format has been extremely popular because of it's simplicity to
support and suitability to monochrome and grayscale publishing applications.
:::hlVMMFSaveBMP
Save BMP (Windows Bitmap) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-B])
creates a file using the entire screen image or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command.
BMP image data is stored from bottom to top. BMP files may be compressed,
which technically makes them identical to 'RLE' files. GDS reads both file
types interchangeably, regardless of the extension.
:::hlVMMFSaveRLE
Save RLE (Windows RLE Encoded) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-E])
creates a file using the entire screen image or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command.
Used to store the Windows opening screen, the RLE format is slightly more
efficient, but far less supported than the popular BMP format.
:::hlVMMFSaveRIX
Save RIX (ColorRix) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-R])
creates a file using the entire screen image or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command. Higher resolution modes
will be dithered down to 256 colors.
ColorRIX files are included for historical reasons. This format is so poorly
designed that most users will be better off to forget about it.
:::hlVMMFSaveTIF
Save TIF (Tagged Image File Format) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-I])
creates a file using the entire screen image or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command.
TIFF is overcomplicated and very difficult to properly support, which is
why most software has problems with various forms of TIFF files.
:::hlVMMFSaveTGA
Save TGA (Targa) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-T])
creates a file using the entire screen image or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command.
:::hlVMMFSaveJPG
Save JPG (JPEG) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-J])
creates a file using the entire screen image (or the portion of the screen
image selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command.)
When JPEG catalogs are written, GDS normally includes extra information that
is used to locate files associated with thumbnails. To remove this data
from a JPEG file, convert the JPEG file to 24 bit TGA and back again.
:::hlVMMFSaveWPG
Save WPG (Word Perfect Graphics) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-Y])
creates a file using the entire screen image or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command.
:::hlVMMFSaveCUT
Save CUT/PAL (Dr. Halo) File
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-D])
creates a file using the entire screen image or a portion of the screen image
selected with the hlVMMFSetCropSet Crop Rectangle command.
:::hlVMMFSetCrop
Set Crop Rectangle
Selecting Set Crop Rect. from the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Alt-C)
will begin the crop function. Place the mouse cursor one corner of the area
to be cropped. Hold down the mouse button and drag the Crop Rectangle that
appears so it contains the desired area. Only the area inside the Crop
Rectangle will be saved by using one of the Save commands from the View Mode
File Menu.
:::hlVMMFResetCrop
Reset Crop Rectangle
Selecting this option from the View Mode File Menu will reset the hlVMMFSetCropCrop
hlVMMFSetCropRectangle to contain the entire screen area.
:::hlVMMFFileInfo
File Information
Selecting File Info From the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [?]) will
display helpful information about the file being viewed including the
filename, extension (file type), resolution, number of colors, and even the
total number of dots (very important!)
:::hlVMMFQuit
Quit View Mode
Selecting Quit form the View Mode File Menu (or hitting [Esc]) will exit View
Mode to the File List. Also, clicking the mouse button exits except on
Catalog screens.
:::hlViewModeMenuEdit
View Mode Edit Menu
The View Mode Edit Menu provides several image functions, including rotation,
axis flipping, mouse panning and the ability to reset the orientation of the
displayed image file.
hlVMMERotateRotate 90 Deg. /
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hlVMMEFlipHorzFlip Horizontal H
hlVMMEFlipVertFlip Vertical V
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hlVMMEPanPan Image w/Mouse P
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hlVMMEResetReset Orientation
:::hlVMMERotate
Rotate 90 Degrees
Selecting Rotate 90 Deg. (or hitting /) rotates the image on the screen
90 degrees clockwise.
:::hlVMMEFlipHorz
Flip Horizontal
Selecting Flip Horizontal (or hitting H) creates a mirror image of the
file displayed on the screen.
:::hlVMMEFlipVert
Flip Horizontal
Selecting Flip Horizontal (or hitting H) creates a vertical mirror image
of the file displayed on the screen.
:::hlVMMEPan
Pan Image with Mouse
Selecting Pan Image w/Mouse (or hitting P) puts GDS in panning mode. Hold
down the mouse button and move the mouse to pan the image on the screen. When
the mouse button is released GDS will exit panning mode.
:::hlVMMEReset
Reset Orientation
Selecting Reset Orientation undoes all other View Mode Edit Menu commands
restoring an image to its original orientation.
:::hlViewModeMenuColor
View Mode Color Menu
The View Mode Color Menu is used to manipulate the color content of the
current image file. Note that this menu has no effect in video modes with
15, 16 or 24 bits per pixel (32k, 64k and 16.7 million colors), although
it will still allow the user to select from it.
hlVMMCGrayGrayscale
hlVMMCmaxMaximum Color
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hlVMMCInvertInvert Palette '
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hlVMMCResetColorReset Color Intensity <
hlVMMCResetAllReset All Settings
:::hlVMMCGray
Grayscale
Selecting Grayscale converts a color image into shades of gray. This
command has no effect if using a screen mode supporting more than 256 colors.
:::hlVMMCMax
Maximum Color
Selecting Maximum Color saturates the colors in an image. This command
has no effect if using a screen mode supporting more than 256 colors.
:::hlVMMCInvert
Invert Palette
Selecting Invert Palette (or hitting ~) creates a "negative" version of an
image. This command has no effect if using a screen mode supporting more than
256 colors.
:::hlVMMCResetColor
Reset Color Intensity
Selecting Reset Color Intensity (or hitting <) reverts all View Mode Color
Menu options to their original state.
:::hlVMMCResetAll
Reset All Setting
Selecting Reset All Settings reverts all View Mode options to their original
state. The spacebar also restores an image to its original state.
:::hlViewModeMenuSize
View Mode Size Menu
The View Mode Size Menu provides size alteration and positioning of the
current image file.
hlVMMSFitFit To Screen Alt-F
hlVMMSSetZoomSet Zoom Rect. Alt-Z
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hlVMMSDoubleXDouble X
hlVMMSDoubleYDouble Y
hlVMMSDoubleXYDouble Both X/Y
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hlVMMSHalfXHalf X
hlVMMSHalfYHalf Y
hlVMMSHalfXYHalf Both X/Y
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hlVMMSCenterCenter Image Alt-S
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hlVMMSResetReset Scale Parameters
:::hlVMMSFit
Fit Image to Screen
Selecting Fit To Screen (or hitting [Ctrl-F]) changes an image smaller or
larger than the current screen mode to match the dimensions of the screen.
:::hlVMMSSetZoom
Set Zoom Rectangle
Selecting Set Zoom Rectangle (or hitting [Alt-Z]) places GDS in zoom mode.
Move the mouse cursor to one corner of the area to be zoomed. Hold down the
mouse button and drag the mouse until the desired area is within the Zoom
Rectangle. Release the mouse button and GDS zoom the selected area to fill
the screen.
Related Topics
hlVMCZoomOMaticInstant Zoom (Zoom'O'Matic)
:::hlVMMSDoubleX
Double X
Selecting this option will double the width of an image.
:::hlVMMSDoubleY
Double Y
Selecting this option will double the height of an image.
:::hlVMMSDoubleXY
Double X and Y
Selecting this option will double the height and width of an image.
:::hlVMMSHalfX
Half X
Selecting this option will halve the width of an image.
:::hlVMMSHalfY
Half Y
Selecting this option will halve the height of an image.
:::hlVMMSHalfXY
Half X and Y
Selecting this option will halve the height and width of an image.
:::hlVMMSCenter
Center Image
Selecting Center Image (or hitting [Ctrl-S]) places the displayed image in
the center of the screen.
:::hlVMMSReset
Reset Scale Parameters
Selecting Reset Scale Parameters reverts all View Mode Size
Menu options to their original state.
:::hlViewModeMenuPrint
View Mode Print Menu
The print menu allows you to print the currently displayed image file (or a
portion selected with the Alt-C function) directly from the screen. Note
that graphics printing is supported only by registered versions of GDS.
hlVMMPPrintPrint Portrait
hlVMMPPrintPrint Landscape
Note: Printing graphics is supported in enhanced versions of GDS only.
:::hlVMMPPrint
Print Portrait or Landscape
These menu options will print the currently hlHowToSelectselected file in either portrait
(10" tall) or landscape (10" wide) mode on HP LaserJets, DeskJets and 100%
compatible PCL printer language printers. Additionally, GDS will print in
color on the DeskJet 500C, 550C, 560C, and 1200C. The correct port must be
selected in the Setup Menu: Printer On... section.
Note: Printing graphics is supported in enhanced versions of GDS only.
:::hlViewModeMenuRes
View Mode Resolution Menu
The Viewmode Resolution Menu lists the current video resolution on the menu
bar. The video mode may be changed by selecting a different video resolution
from this menu. From top to bottom, the menu is organized into sections of
similar numbers of colors (bit depths), and then by resolution within each
section.
*Note: GDS does NOT display the current video mode in the resolution menu,
because doing so would be pointless, and would waste space which
can be better used for a different possible resolution.
GDS can display up to 25 modes in the resolution menu. Because they are
sorted by bit depth, the highest (coolest) video modes are nearest to the
top of the menu, making them more convenient to select.
:::hlHowToSelect
How To Select Files
Selecting files is very important because it determines files to be included
in catalogs, slideshows as well as batch conversions and printouts.
File selection is simple; just click with the mouse and a file is selected.
Double clicking on a file initiates viewing the file, which can also be done
with the keyboard by pressing the [Enter] key.
There are several variations of selecting files which make things like
selecting ranges and selecting arbitrary sets of files. The two major ways
to select files are with a mouse, and with the keyboard. Mouse selection is
described separately from keyboard selection.
Mouse Selection
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To select a single file, move the mouse cursor over the file and click the
mouse button. To deselect it, click the button again. Note that if you
click twice, you will actually initiate viewing the image, so to deselect,
make sure there has been about a half-second delay.
To select a range of files, move the mouse over the first file, click AND
HOLD the mouse button, and then drag the mouse to the last file and release
the mouse button.
Normally, when you click a mouse button on the file list, all currently
selected files are deselected. To prevent this, hold down the [Shift] key
while performing your selections. The [Shift] key allows you to toggle
both single and range selections.
Keyboard Selection
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Keyboard selection is simpler but less flexible. Simply user the arrow
keys to move the file cursor to the file to select and press the [Space Bar]
key. Each time you press the [Space Bar] key, GDS toggles the selection
state of the highlighted file and then moves the file cursor to the next
entry.
To select a range of files, just use the arrow keys to the first file and
then hold down the [Space Bar] until all of the files are selected.
Quick Letter 'Go To' Function
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This is an obscure function which can be very handy. Just type a letter or
number on the keyboard, and GDS will move to the first file in the file
list which has a filename which begins with the same letter or a letter
following the typed letter in the alphabet. This function is somewhat
defeated when the sort order is not set to hlDisplayMenuSortSort: Name Extn, but is
useful to be aware of.
:::hlViewModeCommands
View Mode Command Reference
The following keyboard commands are available when viewing images.
hlVMMFQuit<Esc>- Exit
hlVMMCResetAll<Space>- Restore Original Image
hlVMCZoomOMatic<Z>- Zoom'O'Matic
hlVMMFFileInfo<?>- File information
hlVMMFSaveANS<Alt-A>- Write .ANS (ANSI text; Sysop/Professional versions only)
hlVMMFSaveBMP<Alt-B>- Write .BMP (Windows Bitmap)
hlVMMFSaveCUT<Alt-D>- Write .CUT (Halo CUT+PAL files)
hlVMMFSaveGIF<Alt-W>- Write .GIF (CompuServe GIF89a)
hlVMMFSaveJPG<Alt-J>- Write .JPG (JPEG/JFIF format)
hlVMMFSaveLBM<Alt-L>- Write .LBM (Deluxe Paint)
hlVMMFSavePCX<Alt-P>- Write .PCX (ZSoft PC Paintbrush)
hlVMMFSaveSCx<Alt-R>- Write RIX (ColorRIX; .SC?)
hlVMMFSaveRLE<Alt-E>- Write .RLE (Windows RLE Encoded Bitmap)
hlVMMFSaveTGA<Alt-T>- Write .TGA (Targa)
hlVMMFSaveTIF<Alt-I>- Write .TIF (Tagged Image File Format)
hlVMMFSaveANS<Alt-Y>- Write .WPG (WordPerfect)
hlVMCColorLevelF1/F2- Red level
hlVMCColorLevelF3/F4- Green level
hlVMCColorLevelF5/F6- Blue level
hlVMCContrastF7/F8- Contrast
hlVMCBrightnessF9/F10- Brightness
hlVMCHueF11/F12- Hue
hlVMCColorLevel','/'.'- Color level
hlVMMERotateslash '/'- Rotate 90 degrees
hlVMMCInverttilde '~'- Invert palette
hlVMMEFlipHorz'H'- Flip Horizontal
hlVMMEFlipVert'V'- Flip Vertical
hlVMMEPan'P'- Pan image with mouse.
hlVMCScaleplus '+'- Scale image up 5% larger
hlVMCScaleminus '-'- Scale image down 5% smaller
hlVMMSFit<Alt-F>- Fit image to screen
hlVMMSCenter<Alt-S>- Center image
hlVMMFSetCrop<Alt-C>- Set "crop" rectangle
hlVMMSSetZoom<Alt-Z>- Set "zoom" rectangle
hlVMCArrowArrows- Resize Image
hlVMCKeyboardPan <E>
hlVMCKeyboardPan
hlVMCKeyboardPan<S>-■-<D>- Keyboard panning
hlVMCKeyboardPan
hlVMCKeyboardPan <X>
hlVMCSharp<PgUp> - Increase sharpening
hlVMCSharp<PgDn> - Decrease sharpening
hlVMCQuote<'> - Undocumented quote function
:::hlVMCZoomOMatic
Zoom'O'Matic
[Z]- Zoom'O'Matic for 2-256 color displays. (Requires XMS)
While zooming: * Mouse pans the image in real-time
* Up and down arrows increase and decrease zoom
* Number keys (1-9) set zoom magnification level
* Any other key or mouse button exit zoom mode
:::hlVMCColorLevel
View Mode Color Adjustments
These keys adjust the appearance of an image while viewing.
F1/F2- Red level Use <Shift> to reset
F3/F4- Green level "
F5/F6- Blue level "
, / .- Color level "
*Note: These keys may not work if the video mode supports more
than 256 colors.
:::hlVMCContrast
View Mode Contrast Adjustment
These keys adjust the variation between light and dark areas of an image.
F7/F8- Contrast Use <Shift> to reset
*Note: These keys may not work if the video mode supports more
than 256 colors.
:::hlVMCBrightness
View Mode Brightness Adjustment
These keys brighten or darken an image.
F9/F10- Brightness Use <Shift> to reset
*Note: These keys may not work if the video mode supports more
than 256 colors.
:::hlVMCHue
View Mode Hue Adjustment
These keys alter the hue of an image.
F11/F12- Hue Use <Shift> to reset
*Note: These keys may not work if the video mode supports more
than 256 colors.
:::hlVMCScale
View Mode Image Scaling
These keys alter the size of an image either larger or smaller and maintains
the aspect ratio.
plus '+'- Scale image up 5% larger
minus '-'- Scale image down 5% smaller
Related Topics
hlVMCArrowArrow Keys (in View Mode)
hlVMMSDoubleXYDouble X/Y (from hlViewModeMenuSizeView Mode Size Menu)
hlVMMSHalfXYHalf X/Y (from hlViewModeMenuSizeView Mode Size Menu)
:::hlVMCArrow
View Mode Arrow Keys
Use the arrows to move the lower right corner of the image around. Hold down
the <Shift> key to move 20 pixels rather than one each. Using these keys will
not maintain the aspect ratio of an image. To maintain the aspect ratio use
the hlVMCScale+ and - keys instead.
Related Topics
hlVMCScale+ (Plus) and - (Minus) keys (in View Mode)
hlVMMSDoubleXYDouble X/Y (from hlViewModeMenuSizeView Mode Size Menu)
hlVMMSHalfXYHalf X/Y (from hlViewModeMenuSizeView Mode Size Menu)
:::hlVMCKeyboardPan
Panning an Image from the Keyboard
These keys pan the image up, down, left, and right. If the <Shift>
key is held, then they pan the image 20 pixels rather than one.
Pan Up
<E>
Pan Left <S>-■-<D> Pan Right
<X>
Pan Down
Related Topics
hlVMMEPanPan Image with Mouse (from hlViewModeMenuEditView Mode Edit Menu)
:::hlVMCSharp
View Mode Sharpening
These keys increase or decrease the level of sharpening on images with more
than 256 colors (15, 16, or 24 bit color)
<PgUp> - Increase sharpening
<PgDn> - Decrease sharpening
:::hlVMCQuote
Undocumented Quote Feature
<'> - Undocumented quote function. Use with free spirit.
:::hlBBS
Cataloging a BBS with GDS
GDS is used by hundreds of BBS system operators around the world to manage,
verify, review, categorize and catalog thousands of graphics files. GDS has
many functions specifically designed for BBS system operators (sysops), which
not only make these tasks easier, but can add features to an existing BBS.
GDS's Special BBS Features
■ Instantly view new graphics files, delete junk and move good files.
■ Catalog CD's to quickly see if content is worth anything.
■ Catalog downloadable graphics files and provide catalogs to callers.
Note: BBS users love this offering, see the section below about BBS
file catalogs for details about how to determine what's right for
your system.
■ Insert your system logo graphic into GDS catalogs automatically. There
are even systems which have random batch files which vary the logo and
placement in order to provide variety.
■ Provide on-line tagged file cataloging. GDS has a special standardized
user interface designed to insert into an existing BBS. Several BBS
developers are putting specific hooks as well.
■ Customize system to use GDS as a tool, both for user and system
functions. GDS provides hundreds of command line and batch functions
which can be easily incorporated into an existing BBS.
■ GDS Professional instantly converts graphics files to ANSI via command
line parameters, so users can get an ANSI preview of a graphic file
within 10 seconds to help them decide to download it.
There are many reasons to provide catalogs of your system. First, users love
it because they can avoid online time and get to just the graphics files which
look interesting. This clears your phone lines and allows you to get more
users on the system.
Catalogs give you a competitive edge against text-only systems. Many users of
BBS systems are frustrated that they do not have a way to preview a large file
before they commit to a download. With GDS catalogs, they can commit to the
catalog download, and then know roughly what to expect when they commit to a
file download.
There are many ways to provide catalogs, because there are many preferences
and organization structures that BBS systems use to categorize files. The
methods which work best are as follows:
■ Decide on a standard look for your catalogs. Consistency and uniqueness
will eventually become a successful BBS's calling card.
■ Provide a section which catalogs all areas of the BBS. Even if you have
thousands of graphics files in hundreds of areas, users still one to have
a "one stop shop" type of area on a BBS. Don't try to make lots of areas
with lots of catalog runs.
■ Use 25 or more pictures per catalog screen, and try to provide both GIF
and JPEG format. Users with 15, 16 or 24 bit displays really appreciate
JPEG catalogs, and JPEG catalogs are much smaller than their GIF cousins.
■ Consider providing very dense catalogs for people who want a quick
overview of a huge amount of files. For example, you may want to have a
run of catalogs which has 100 thumbnails per screen at 1024x768 or
1280x1024. This gives power users the ability to use the "brute force"
that makes them feel more powerful. They appreciate this "high end"
attention and will rave about your efforts. Once again, use JPEG to get
the file size down!
■ Provide ANSI conversion of graphics files. ANSI files are small and can
be displayed by nearly all text terminal programs with no changes.
■ Consider adding options to provide single thumbnail download. GDS can
generate a 160x120 JPEG thumbnail of a GIF file in about 4 seconds,
which can be downloaded to the user in about 7 seconds. A user could
select a file and have a thumbnail to review within 15-20 seconds.
:::hlOFrm
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will not verify that you are a registered user. Pricing shown here
is guaranteed until December, 1995. Please call to verify.
GDS 2: WITHIN the last SIX MONTHS (contact us)
hlUpOldMORE than SIX MONTHS ago
GDS 3: hlUpNewRegistered WITHIN the last SIX MONTHS
hlUpOldRegistered MORE than SIX MONTHS ago
Any Sysop or
Professional hlUpNewPRegistered WITHIN the last SIX MONTHS
Version: hlUpOldPRegistered MORE than SIX MONTHS ago
NOTE: Photodex cannot accept foreign currency or foreign checks, and these
orders will be rejected. For foreign shipping amounts, hlPhotodexcontact
hlPhotodexPhotodex.
:::hlUpOld
OLDER STANDARD GDS VERSION UPGRADE FORM
I would like to upgrade my older version of GDS to the newest one! I
understand that I will receive a new personalized copy, registered in
my name, that I may freely use for any personal purpose that I wish. I
also understand that GDS is protected by Federal Copyright Laws and
International Treaty Provisions and will not copy or distribute GDS or
any part of GDS. I understand that my correct phone number is required
for registration and will be kept strictly confidential. Items marked
with an asterisk (*) are optional, but PLEASE FILL THE REST IN.
Currently Listed Name:______________________________________
Currently Listed Phone:___________________________ GDS Version:_______
Your Name:____________________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT) First Name, Initial, Last name
*Company:_____________________________ *Work: (______) ______-________
Addr:_________________________________ Home: (______) ______-________
_________________________________
*Favorite Pop Star:___________
_________________________________
City:_____________________________ State/Prov:_________ Zip:__________
READ THE FOLLOWING AND TRUTHFULLY MARK ONE OF THE TWO BOXES BELOW:
[_] I run a BBS. [_] I DO NOT run a BBS.
---------------------------------------------------------------TOTAL--
1 Standard GDS Upgrade (older than 6 months) $ 29.95
1 Standard Shipping and Handling $ 3.00
___*Faster shipping (2-day UPS BLUE/48 States; add $5.00) $_________
___International Shipping (call for shipping charge) $_________
NOTE: Foreign (non-US) check orders are not accepted.
__VISA __MasterCard __CHECK ENCL. (8.25% CA Sales Tax) $_________
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Enclose check and mail to: Fill out completely and FAX to:
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:::hlUpOldP
OLDER SYSOP/PROFESSIONAL VERSION UPGRADE FORM
I would like to upgrade my older Sysop/Professional version of GDS to
the newest one! I understand that I will receive a new personalized
copy, registered in my name. I also understand that GDS is protected
by Federal Copyright Laws and International Treaty Provisions and will
not copy or distribute GDS or any part of GDS. I understand that my
correct phone number is required for registration and will be kept
strictly confidential. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are optional,
but PLEASE FILL THE REST IN.
Currently Listed Name:______________________________________
Currently Listed Phone:___________________________ GDS Version:_______
Your Name:____________________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT) First Name, Initial, Last name
*Company:_____________________________ *Work: (______) ______-________
Addr:_________________________________ Home: (______) ______-________
_________________________________
*Favorite Pop Star:___________
_________________________________
City:_____________________________ State/Prov:_________ Zip:__________
READ THE FOLLOWING AND TRUTHFULLY MARK ONE OF THE TWO BOXES BELOW:
[_] I run a BBS. [_] I DO NOT run a BBS.
---------------------------------------------------------------TOTAL--
1 Sysop/Professional GDS Upgrade (older than 6 months) $ 50.00
1 Standard Shipping and Handling $ 3.00
___*Faster shipping (2-day UPS BLUE/48 States; add $5.00) $_________
___International Shipping (call for shipping charge) $_________
NOTE: Foreign (non-US) check orders are not accepted.
__VISA __MasterCard __CHECK ENCL. (8.25% CA Sales Tax) $_________
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ORDERS VIA MAIL VISA/MC ORDERS VIA FAX
Enclose check and mail to: Fill out completely and FAX to:
Photodex Corporation (510) 449-3519 - FAX
1781 Barcelona Street
Livermore, CA 94550 (510) 449-9079 - Voice
:::hlUpNew
RECENT STANDARD GDS MINOR VERSION UPGRADE FORM
I would like to upgrade my recent version of GDS to the newest one! I
understand that I will receive a new personalized copy, registered in
my name, that I may freely use for any personal purpose that I wish. I
also understand that GDS is protected by Federal Copyright Laws and
International Treaty Provisions and will not copy or distribute GDS or
any part of GDS. I understand that my correct phone number is required
for registration and will be kept strictly confidential. Items marked
with an asterisk (*) are optional, but PLEASE FILL THE REST IN.
Currently Listed Name:______________________________________
Currently Listed Phone:___________________________ GDS Version:_______
Your Name:____________________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT) First Name, Initial, Last name
*Company:_____________________________ *Work: (______) ______-________
Addr:_________________________________ Home: (______) ______-________
_________________________________
*Favorite Pop Star:___________
_________________________________
City:_____________________________ State/Prov:_________ Zip:__________
READ THE FOLLOWING AND TRUTHFULLY MARK ONE OF THE TWO BOXES BELOW:
[_] I run a BBS. [_] I DO NOT run a BBS.
---------------------------------------------------------------TOTAL--
1 Standard GDS Upgrade (within 6 months) $ 10.00
___*Faster shipping (2-day UPS BLUE/48 States; add $5.00) $_________
___International Shipping (call for shipping charge) $_________
NOTE: Foreign (non-US) check orders are not accepted.
__VISA __MasterCard __CHECK ENCL. (8.25% CA Sales Tax) $_________
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==========
Signed:X_________________________*Ship FED/X #:_______________________
ORDERS VIA MAIL VISA/MC ORDERS VIA FAX
Enclose check and mail to: Fill out completely and FAX to:
Photodex Corporation (510) 449-3519 - FAX
1781 Barcelona Street
Livermore, CA 94550 (510) 449-9079 - Voice
:::hlUpNewP
RECENT SYSOP/PROFESSIONAL GDS MINOR VERSION UPGRADE FORM
I would like to upgrade my recent Sysop/Professional version of GDS to
the newest one! I understand that I will receive a new personalized
copy, registered in my name. I also understand that GDS is protected
by Federal Copyright Laws and International Treaty Provisions and will
not copy or distribute GDS or any part of GDS. I understand that my
correct phone number is required for registration and will be kept
strictly confidential. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are optional,
but PLEASE FILL THE REST IN.
Currently Listed Name:______________________________________
Currently Listed Phone:___________________________ GDS Version:_______
Your Name:____________________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT) First Name, Initial, Last name
*Company:_____________________________ *Work: (______) ______-________
Addr:_________________________________ Home: (______) ______-________
_________________________________
*Favorite Pop Star:___________
_________________________________
City:_____________________________ State/Prov:_________ Zip:__________
READ THE FOLLOWING AND TRUTHFULLY MARK ONE OF THE TWO BOXES BELOW:
[_] I run a BBS. [_] I DO NOT run a BBS.
---------------------------------------------------------------TOTAL--
1 Sysop/Professional GDS Upgrade (within 6 months) $ 30.00
___*Faster shipping (2-day UPS BLUE/48 States; add $5.00) $_________
___International Shipping (call for shipping charge) $_________
NOTE: Foreign (non-US) check orders are not accepted.
__VISA __MasterCard __CHECK ENCL. (8.25% CA Sales Tax) $_________
----------------------------------------------------------------------
________/________/________/________ Exp:____/____ TOTAL$
==========
Signed:X_________________________*Ship FED/X #:_______________________
ORDERS VIA MAIL VISA/MC ORDERS VIA FAX
Enclose check and mail to: Fill out completely and FAX to:
Photodex Corporation (510) 449-3519 - FAX
1781 Barcelona Street
Livermore, CA 94550 (510) 449-9079 - Voice
:::hlConf
GDS VIDEO MODE CONFIGURATION
For help with this help message, press hlHelpF1] now.
Welcome to GDS's Video Configuration. If this is the first time you have
configured GDS, then we recommend you take a minute or two to read about the
configuration process before you begin.
NEW USERS READ THIS!
hlConfTopUnderstanding GDS Configuration <-- Click Here for more
hlConfPUPower User Quick-Start <-- Power User's Click Here
If you are ready to continue, select the message below.
kCrStart Configuration <-- Select to Start Configuration
:::hlConfTop
Configuration Help
The GDS Configuration process tests all available video modes for proper
operation. Thanks to the this process, GDS does not suffer from the most
common problems other DOS graphics programs exhibit.
If you have trouble configuring GDS, call hlPhotodex(510) 449-9079 for technical help.
If you FAX us at hlPhotodex(510) 449-3519, we will respond as fast as possible.
hlConfPUPower User Quick-Start
Helpful Information
hlConfInstHow To Configure GDS <-- NEW USERS READ THIS!
hlConfTestHow Each Mode is Tested
hlConfFileGDS Configuration Files
Common Problems
hlConfVideoVESA, Mode Types, Missing Modes
hlConfReptRepeated Configurations
hlConfCrashCrashing Video Modes
hlConfQuirksConfiguration Quirks
hlConfLaptopCommon Laptop/Notebook Problems
:::hlConfLaptop
Common Laptop/Notebook Problems
Many laptop and notebook computers have Cirrus Logic chipsets which GDS does
not detect. Try using /CL54 on the command line.
Some laptop and notebook computers crash when GDS tries to bring up the
configuration because of incompatibility with very old CGA and EGA modes. If
you have a laptop, try using the following switches:
/LAPTOP Disable Herc, CGA and EGA (same as /NOHERC /NOCGA /NOEGA)
/NOHERC Disable Hercules monochrome mode
/NOCGA Disable all CGA modes
/NOEGA Disable all EGA modes
/NOMONO Disable all monochrome modes
:::hlConfVideo
VESA, Mode Types & Missing Modes
GDS supports four types of graphics modes: standard video modes, tweeked VGA
modes, VESA modes and other non-standard modes. Standard modes work on all
VGA cards. Many video provide VESA support, although we have NEVER seen a
complete VESA implementation, and some video cards require the user to load
VESA drivers in order to actually use the modes. Most VESA cards work well
enough for GDS to be able to reliably detect and support the available video
modes.
If you have a VESA video card and GDS is not recognizing one or more of the
video modes that the card is supposed to be able to support, you may need to
load a VESA driver. In particular, Diamond video cards seem to have the most
problems with graphics software, including programs like CSHOW.
You can usually get a VESA driver from your video card or computer
manufacturer. Many video cards include a software program which supports
VESA when the video card does not support VESA by itself.
There are several VESA drivers available on local BBS systems, CompuServe,
America Online and GEnie, such as UniVESA (UVBE*.ZIP). UniVESA has been
reported to us to cause incomplete VESA support and some compatibility
problems after running Windows with some video cards. We have been unable
to determine the extent of UniVESA's support except that it works well for
some video systems.
Standard Modes:
Hercules 720x348 (Monochrome)
CGA 640x200 (Monochrome)
320x200 (4 color)
EGA 320x200, 640x200, 640x350 (16 color)
VGA 640x480 (Monochrome)
640x480 (16 color)
320x200 (256 color)
Tweeked VGA Modes:
VGA 320x240, 320x400, 360x480 (256 color)
VESA Modes
VESA 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024 (16 color)
640x400, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024 (256 color)
320x200, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024 (32768 colors)
320x200, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024 (65536 colors)
320x200, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024 (16 million colors)
Other Non-Standard Modes:
These modes occur on video cards that are detected to have specific support
capabilities, and the list is really long. If you are interested, please
refer to the end of the GDS.TXT file, which should give you a lot of
information about video modes.
Related Topics
hlConfDiamondDiamond Video Cards
hlConfOrchidOrchid Video Cards
hlConfATIATI Video Cards (Mach 32)
:::hlConfFile
GDS Configuration Files
GDS configures runtime defaults using configuration files called GDSUSER.CFG
and GDSLOCAL.CFG.
GDSUSER.CFG is the main configuration file for GDS. Any command line
parameter GDS is capable of taking can be placed in GDSUSER.CFG by specifying
the parameter on a line preceeded by "auto,". For example,
------- (top of GDSUSER.CFG)
auto,/QUIET ;this line disables the opening screen
------- (bottom of GDSUSER.CFG)
You can also put more than one command line parameter per line, as follows:
auto,/QUIET /A0 ;this line disables the opening screen and
;disables antialiasing
Any semicolon (';') on a line in a configuration file tells GDS to ignore
everything following the semicolon. This is handy to remove configuration
options temporarily without deleting the lines:
;auto,/QUIET /A0 ;this line now does nothing
Semicolons are great for adding comments to configuration lines (as in the
above examples.) These Semicolons are sometimes called "comment characters."
You can use comment character to help you switch quickly between differing
configurations, as in the following example:
auto,/#LPT1 /~J0 ;use the monochrome laser printer
;auto,/#LPT2 /~J1 ;use the color inkjet printer
With these two lines, you can switch between two printers by just moving the
semicolons, and commenting out alternate lines:
;auto,/#LPT1 /~J0 ;use the monochrome laser printer
auto,/#LPT2 /~J1 ;use the color inkjet printer
The first example above would print using a monochrome laser printer on LPT1.
The second example would support a color inkjet printer on LPT2.
It may be useful to just put a general comment in the file, which you can do
like this:
;These lines are just ignored
;by GDS when it starts up, and
;it doesn't really waste any time
;at startup.
When GDS starts up, it searches first for video mode information, then for
GDSUSER.CFG, and finally for GDSLOCAL.CFG. When the same parameter is
encountered more than once, the last parameter takes precedence.
GDSLOCAL.CFG has the "last say" for which parameters are actually used. It
is common to have configuration options in GDSLOCAL.CFG which override the
parameters in GDSUSER.CFG.
GDS searches for these files by first looking in the directory that DOS was
logged to when GDS was invoked. This is not necessarily the directory that
GDS is stored in. You can completely replace GDSUSER or GDSLOCAL by starting
GDS in a directory which contains GDSUSER.CFG and/or GDSLOCAL.CFG
If a configuration file does not exist in the startup directory, then GDS
searches the directory containing GDS. If the file still cannot be found,
GDS quietly assumes that it doesn't exist. This is a slick way to force GDS
to use only the static runtime defaults shipped with the program.
Organizations cataloging hundreds (and thousands) of files find it invaluable
to use GDSLOCAL.CFG to store the command line parameters for the catalog
creation. This way, they can just start GDS from the directory containing the
file and let GDS go.
Related Topics
hlHowToCLCatalogCatalogs from the Command Line
:::hlConfTest
How Each Video Mode is Tested
GDS performs the following tests to see if a mode works:
1) Set the video mode using standard BIOS INT 10h.
2) Checks several VGA registers to see if the video hardware looks as if it
is generating graphics rather than text.
3) Checks the bank selection and determines how the bank selection should be
carried out. Note that many VESA BIOSes have bugs in the bank selection,
which prevents some modes from being allowable by GDS.
If ANY Of these automatic tests fails, GDS assumes that the mode cannot work
properly, and the mode is thrown away. On several cards, there are runs of
modes which do not pass these tests, causing slight flicker on the screen
as GDS throws the modes away.
The raw technicalities of how GDS checks for these things is beyond the scope
of this text.
:::hlConfInst
How to Configure GDS
If you would like to print this, make sure your printer is plugged
in, turned on and ready, and then press the 'P' key.
If you have trouble configuring GDS, please call 510-449-9079 for help.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
To set up GDS, start GDS using the /CONFIG option. If you have never set up
GDS before, you don't need the /CONFIG option, but it's a good idea.
With some video systems, GDS may prompt you with a menu of available video
system types. This only happens when GDS is not sure if it can reliably
detect the video type. It is usually O.K. to press [Enter] at the menu, which
will tell GDS to automatically detect the card. This nearly always works, but
there are sometimes exceptions. If it does not, you may want to try again and
try different options in the menu list rather than having GDS detect it.
With some video systems, GDS may ask you if it is O.K. to detect VESA support.
Some video systems have such terrible VESA support that they can actually
crash the machine, making it impossible to make this process automatic. Most
video systems work, so try answering with 'Y' first, and if you have trouble,
try answer with 'N'.
GDS should display the opening screen, and then prompt you with a blue text
screen, at which time you may either get help (including this help) or you
can 'Start Configuration'. When you select 'Start Configuration', GDS will
show you each possible video mode, and allow you to tell GDS if the mode
works or not.
DO NOT SKIP THIS PROCESS! If the configuration is wrong, it can lead to an
incorrect mode shown later, which may be very confusing. You must make sure
that the modes GDS knows about are only the ones which actually work.
GDS sets each mode and analyzes it to determine if it is functioning properly.
For more information about the technical attributes of the test, see hlConfTestHow Each
hlConfTestMode is Tested.
You may want to read the section called hlConfQuirksConfiguration Quirks section
for help with quirky setups with some specific video hardware.
The configuration process is simple:
1) GDS draws a test pattern for each screen mode and allows you to type [Y] or
[N] for "Yes" or "No". If a mode looks ok, then press [Y] after you hear
the beep. Mouse clicks will redraw the screen, but can not be
used to select [Y] or [N].
If there's no beep for 15-20 seconds, the machine may have crashed. See
hlConfCrashCrashing Modes.
If the mode looks good, press [Y]. If not, see hlConfBadModeBad Looking Modes.
2) When you press [Y] or [N], GDS immediately continues on to the next mode.
This allows you to type [Y] over and over again to whiz through the
configuration. It is not a good idea to type [Y] before you hear the beep.
3) The monitor may not be able to synchronize to all of the modes tested. If
the video card is capable of higher resolution modes than the monitor
supports, then the screen may scroll in various directions, shear, move
around and flicker.
Check the utilities which come with your video card. Some cards support
lower resolution monitors by supporting interlaced video modes. Older
video cards may need to have switches set in order to support interlaced
monitors.
4) The screen may flicker between modes if GDS finds modes that your card
does not support. This behavior is normal.
If this happens, just hit [N] when you hear the beep because the screen is
"NOT OK TO USE".
When the video modes have all been approved, GDS prompts you to save the
configuration file. It is best to save it by pressing [Enter] so you don't
have to go through the process again.
:::hlConfQuirks
Configuration Quirks
hlConfDiamondDiamond Video Cards
hlConfOrchidOrchid Video Cards
hlConfATIATI Video Cards (Mach 32)
:::hlConfATI
ATI Video Cards
ATI video cards are known to have some problems operating in high resolution
modes because of the timing of the video RAM. If you see flickering lines in
a display, try setting the monitor's refresh rate to a slower rate.
If you have any problems with this description, call ATI at (905)882-2626.
They are familiar with the problems described here, and have been helpful.
ATI Mach 32
First, you must run the INSTALL program included with the ATI Mach
32 card. This is located on Disk 1 of 3 in the packaging. You
should set the startup parameters for the type of monitor you have.
We found it most useful to use 'Customer Monitor' so we could center
each screen mode properly (which does not work reliably, but is
better than nothing). When complete, the INSTALL software reboots
your machine.
Note also here that the 1280x1024x768 mode seems to be sensitive to
the scan rate shown at the top of the screen. If you have problems
with this mode, go back to the install and try to use a lower scan
rate for this mode. (Remember to delete CONFIG again so GDS will
reconfigure itself!)
Next, add VVESA to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. If you do not know how
to do this, then call ATI at the above number. Optionally, you can
load VVESA before you run GDS, but that's a hassle.
VVESA is the ONLY support that ATI has provided for SVGA modes in
the Mach 32 card. For more information on this limitation, call
ATI at the above number.
ATI Mach 64
GDS automatically detects the Mach 64 and appears to run flawlessly.
ATI appears to have overcome many problems they had with the Mach 32
when they produced the Mach 64. Kudos to ATI for this solid and
very capable SVGA system.
:::hlConfOrchid
Orchid Video Cards
Orchid has produced many cards with BIOS bugs. Read the section below which
matches your video card.
Orchid Farenheit 1280
GDS automatically detects the Farenheit 1280 and tries to work around
the problems with the video BIOS.
If you are having problems with the F1280, call Orchid and ask for a
BIOS upgrade. Make sure that they check the version number of the
BIOS with the version number printed on the BIOS chip in your card so
everyone knows if there is a BIOS update available or not. Some
Photodex customers with Orchid cards have been told that there is no
update when there was.
Orchid Kelvin
GDS should work properly with this card, but there have been some
reports of problems. If you encounter trouble, please hlPhotodexcall.
:::hlConfDiamond
Diamond Video Cards
Diamond Computers has produced many cards with BIOS bugs. Read the section
below which matches your video card.
Diamond Stealth
GDS automatically detects the Stealth and tries to work around most
of the problems with the Stealth. There are known problems with the
1280x960x16 and 1280x1024x16 modes. They almost work, but not all of
the graphics data is displayed in these modes. Unfortunately, there
is nothing GDS can do about the BIOS bugs with these two modes.
Make sure you have run STLMODE before running GDS, or VESA will not
work and may crash your machine. We recommend adding the following
line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
STLMODE VESA
Diamond Stealth Pro
GDS automatically detects the Stealth and tries to work around most
of the problems with the Stealth Pro.
Make sure you have run STLMODE before running GDS, or VESA will not
work and may crash your machine. We recommend adding the following
line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
STLMODE VESA
NOTE: Diamond Stealth Pro's are known to lock up some machines in 1280x960
and 1280x1024 16 color modes. If you have a problem with GDS and a
Stealth Pro with large 16 color images, reconfigure GDS using the
hl/config/config parameter and type 'N' when these modes are
tested.
Diamond Stealth 64
GDS automatically detects the Stealth 64 and tries to work around
most of the problems with the Stealth 64.
Make sure you have run S64MODE before running GDS. Refer to the
documentation that came with the card. If you have trouble, contact
Diamond Computers.
Diamond Viper VLB/PCI
Make sure you have run VPRMODE before running GDS, or VESA will not
work and may crash your machine. We recommend adding the following
line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
VPRMODE VESA
:::hlConfBadMode
Bad Looking Modes
Sometimes, GDS will try to display a test screen and give the beep because it
wants to know what you think of the current mode. The only problem is that
the mode doesn't work right.
There are several reasons why modes don't work ok. Some are correctable and
some are not. Use the following list to determine what to do after you hear
the beep, but are not satisfied with the test pattern:
If you've heard a beep, but see one of the following:
Nothing: The mode is dead, type [N] to kill the mode and
continue.
Moving Junk: The monitor can't sync to the mode. Type [N] quickly
to kill the mode and continue.
Solid Junk: If the screen is not jumping or moving around, the
mode may be correctable. Try to use the left and
right arrow keys to adjust the skew (number of
logical bytes per line). If this works, the video
card's BIOS may have bugs in the VESA support.
Squished Left: If the screen looks scrunched a bit to the left and
has color artifacts, but is generally greenish or
gray, the mode may be an improperly reported 32bpp
24 bit color mode. Try typing '3' to try 32 bit
mode, or '2' for 24 bit mode.
:::hlConfRept
Repeated Configurations
If GDS keeps putting you through the configuration every time you run GDS,
then remove the semicolon (';') before the following line in hlConfFileGDSUSER.CFG:
auto,/ok ;assume CONFIG file is ok
GDS checks the very beginning of the video BIOS to determine if the video
hardware has changed, and automatically reconfigures video modes when it has.
Some very recent video cards change the contents of the video BIOS, which
tricks GDS into thinking they are a new video card. The "/OK" switch
prevents GDS from automatically reconfiguring the video modes because of a
video BIOS change.
If a BIOS change does occur, GDS prompts to allow you to reconfigure or not.
:::hlConfCrash
Crashing Modes
If GDS crashes immediately after starting the configuration process, try using
the hl/LAPTOP/LAPTOP command line parameter when running GDS. If this does
not solve the problem, call hlPhotodexPhotodex for help.
IF YOU FIND A CRASHING MODE, call us and tell us. If we know about it, we may
be able to fix the problem, or at least force GDS to not try that particular
mode with the particular card you have.
Sometimes video cards have such severe bugs that they can crash the entire
machine. If the machine hangs for more than about 15-20 seconds with no
noticeable screen change, then the video BIOS has probably crashed the system.
The usual case is where the first few modes work ok, and then GDS attempts to
support an SVGA mode via the BIOS, which locks the machine. You need to
identify the mode BEFORE the offending mode and delete it manually.
Follow these steps carefully to avoid a crashing mode:
1) Start GDS again, and remember the resolution and number of bits displayed
at the upper left of each screen as you type [Y] to accept it (or [N] to
reject it.) This should be a number like 640x480x256, or 1024x768x65536.
When the machine locks up again, you will now know the mode just before
the mode to be omitted.
2) Reboot your machine.
3) Start GDS again, and go through the modes until the test screen appears
for the mode you've remembered from step 1. Press [Enter] to force GDS
into text mode. This prevents GDS from trying to set any graphics modes.
*NOTE: This text display shows the resolutions in the text window, but never
attempts to actually set the mode. Because of this, you are "blind"
as to whether or not the mode actually works, but this allows you to
skip over modes which do not work at all.
4) Approve (or disapprove) the mode mentioned in step 1 by pressing [Y] to
accept the mode (or [N] to reject it).
5) The mode which has a problem will now appear displayed in the text window.
Press [N] to omit the mode from the mode list.
6) Now you should be looking at a new resolution that you haven't seen before,
which is the mode AFTER the one which was causing the problem. If you
press [Enter], GDS will go into the graphics configuration mode again, and
attempt to show you a test screen for the mode.
*NOTE: BEWARE that video cards with bad modes may have more than one bad
mode, and they could appear one after another. If the machine locks
up again, then you need to skip the modes as described above without
going into graphics mode again. Using steps 1-6, you can pop in and
out of text and graphics (test screen) mode as much as you like.
:::hlConfPU
Power User's Configuration Quick-Start
The following points will save you as much time as possible, and assume that
you know basically what you're doing. DO NOT take anything for granted or
assume that GDS is screwed up. If you have a strange problem, try
hlPhotodexcalling before giving up. We'd like to get your feedback.
1) DO NOT hit [Esc] to exit the configuration because you're impatient. A
successful configuration usually takes 30-60 seconds to complete.
2) When GDS beeps during configuration, it's waiting for a keystroke after
displaying a screen. Don't assume the machine has crashed until 15 seconds
happens before a noticeable change is seen or beep is heard. Some video
cards take a long time to set some video modes.
3) When GDS beeps, it means that the software believes that the current mode
works, and GDS has drawn a valid test pattern. If you see:
Nothing: The mode is dead, type [N] to kill the mode and
continue.
Moving Junk: The monitor can't sync to the mode. Type [N] quickly
to kill the mode and continue.
Solid Junk: If the screen is not jumping around, the mode may
be good. Try to use the left and right arrow keys to
adjust the skew (number of logical bytes per line).
If this works, the VESA BIOS may have bugs.
Almost Ok: If the screen looks scrunched a bit to the left and
has color artifacts but is generally greenish or gray,
the mode may be an improperly reported 32bpp 24 bit
color mode. Try typing '3' to try 32 bit mode, or
'2' for 24 bit mode.
4) If a mode crashes the machine, refer to hlConfCrashCrashing Modes.
5) Watch to see that 15, 16 and 24 bit modes have RED and BLUE correct in the
upper left area of the screen. Type [S] to swap RED and BLUE.
QUICK NOTE: If you have a VESA compatible SVGA and GDS doesn't recognize all
of the modes the card is supposed to support, delete the file called "CONFIG"
and run GDS again by specifying hlCmdVH/VESA on the command line
(Type: GDS hlCmdVH/VESA).
Related Topics
hlCmdVHVideo Hardware Parameters
hlRevRevision History
:::hlHelp
Help With Help
You are using GDS's built-in hypertext help system. Help is divided into
messages, which may contain text buttons which link to other help messages.
This help system is similar to the Windows help system.
To scroll the screen up and down, you can use the page and arrow keys, or move
the mouse to the top and bottom of the screen.
Text buttons are displayed in bright white, and can be selected by clicking on
them, or by using the [Tab] and [Enter] keys to switch buttons and finally
select one.
To exit a GDS help message, press the [Esc] key or click the mouse at the top
of the help screen. Note that you can be into help several levels deep, so
exiting multiple help messages may be necessary to get all the way out of
help.
[Up] [PgUp]
Scroll the screen (mouse works also)
[Down] [PgDn]
:::hlExtViewers
Viewing Animations (External Formats)
GDS supports the following files through the use of "external viewers",
which must be in the same directory as GDS.EXE to be used:
.DL DL-VIEW Video/Animation Format
.FLI AutoDesk Animator/3DS 'FLI' Format
.FLC AutoDesk Animator/3DS 'FLC' Format
.GL Paul Mace 'GRASP' Format
.MP2 MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) Compressed Audio
.MPA MPEG Compressed Audio
.MPG MPEG Video (may or may not have Audio)
Copies of each viewer executable are available on CompuServe (GO PHOTODEX) of
via anonymous FTP at: ftp.netcom.com /pub/ph/photodex
These executables can also be found on popular BBS systems around the world.
Below are instructions which describe what to do to set up each viewer so
GDS can automatically view each file type:
.DL GDS looks for a file called DL-VIEW.EXE. This program originated in
Italy, and is the only one of it's kind. DL-VIEW expects to see the
files DL-VIEW.CFG and DL-VIEW.DAT, or it will refuse to operate. If
the copy of DL-VIEW you have is unregistered (you have not paid the
author for it's use), DL-VIEW may not return control to GDS until you
have press the [Esc] key after viewing the animation.
.FLI GDS looks for the files FLXPLAY.EXE, FLIPLAY.EXE and QUICKFLI.EXE in
.FLC that order. There are other similar FLI/FLC player programs with
different names, most of which can be renamed in the GDS directory to
cause the same functionality within GDS. GDS only requires that the
program used to view .FLI files takes the full FLI path and file name
on the command line as the only parameter.
FLXPLAY and FLIPLAY are capable of not looping FLI files. QUICKFLI
only loops FLI files, so you must press [Esc] to return to GDS. This
behavior of QUICKFLI makes it unpopular to use for slideshows. To
turn off slideshows of foreign formats, use hl/@X/@X0.
.GL GDS looks for a file called GRASPRT.EXE. There are various versions
of GRASP file players from Paul Mace, any of them can be renamed to
GRASPRT.EXE and GDS should operate the same way. GDS requires that
the only command line parameter is the path and name of the GL file.
Some GL files loop by default. This makes them unusable for
unattended slideshows. To avoid this, do not select looping GL files
for unattended slideshows.
.MP2 GDS looks for a file called MPEG.EXE. Any MPEG player program which
.MPA uses the path and file name of the MPEG file on the command line
.MPG should work, if it supports MPEG compressed audio and video.
For full external (animation) file support using the above executables, you
will need the following files in your GDS directory:
DL-VIEW.EXE .DL player program
DL-VIEW.CFG .DL configuration
DL-VIEW.DAT .DL palette lookup tables
FLXPLAY.EXE .FLI/.FLC player program \
FLIPLAY.EXE .FLI/.FLC player program ) any one will do
QUICKFLI.EXE .FLI player program /
GRASPRT.EXE .GL player program
MPEG.EXE .MPG, .MPA, .MP2 player program (Xing Tech.)
Special thanks go to Xing Technologies for granting rights to Photodex Corp.
to distribute Xing's excellent MPEG player, MPEG.EXE. Xing also has several
utility products which will help you if you are interested in MPEG and video.
To contact Xing Technologies directly, please call 805-473-0145, or FAX to
805-473-2680.
Note: Photodex Corporation regrets that it cannot yet distribute DL-VIEW.EXE
with GDS without violating licensing statements in the original DL-VIEW
distribution ZIP file.
:::hlRev
Revision History
GDS is updated constantly in response to the changing environment of the
computer industry. Photodex intends to inform existing users of significant
upgrades to GDS as an ongoing process.
This revision history is not intended to be extremely complete, but should
indicate some of the major advances in the GDS functionality. This list
starts with the most recent revisions and continues backward in time.
Items marked with '■' are additions, improvements or changes which are
better or comparable to previous versions. Items marked with 'X' are known
bugs in the listed version which may have been corrected in later versions.
GDS 3.1f - minor release
------------------------
NEW! ■ hlUnisysLicensed Lempel-Ziv-Welch (LZW) compression from Unisys on 1/10/95.
GDS is the first product to be shipped with a new license from Unisys
after Unisys released it's intent to pursue this patent as related to
graphics compression in 12/94. hlUnisysSee official statement.
NEW! ■ Added full support for reading Portable Bitmap Utilities files as
specified by Jef Poskanzer, author of PBMPlus.
■ TXT files no longer require carriage return/line-feed pairs. Even
text files native to the Macintosh and Unix machines will display
properly on the PC. To override, rename file to *.ANS.
■ Added hl/XPAR/XPAR=<n> option to GDS Sysop/Professional version, which
allows setting the transparent color index for writing GIF files.
■ Added hl/@Zhl/@Z<d> option to set the temporary drive for GDS. Use this
option if you are having problems with GDS scanning drives at startup.
GDS 3.1e - minor release
------------------------
NEW! ■ PHOTODEX GRAPHICS FORUM on COMPUSERVE!
CompuServe 'PHOTODEX' forum offers instant international GDS support!
Photodex has teamed up with CompuServe to offer international support
for all of Photodex's products, including GDS!
CompuServe users may use 'GO PHOTODEX' to enter the new "Photodex
Graphics Forum". There is no additional charge beyond the CompuServe
extended services. Find thousands of professional photographs,
tons of professional clip-art, the best Windows wallpaper, shareware,
and of course, the most recent version of GDS is always available:
GO PHOTODEX!
NOTICE: Photodex allows user submitted photographs and other content
in the Photodex forum. Only the higest quality imagery will
be considered for publication. For submission editorial
details, contact hlPhotodexPhotodex Corporation.
NEW! ■ Two official GDS support BBS's:
Western U.S.: Garlique On-Line Services 408-847-0665 (28.8k)
Eastern U.S.: PriZm Image Center 508-279-1552 (28.8k)
Note to (J)oin the GDS area for access to GDS file and message
sections. The most recent GDS files are always posted here.
NEW! ■ FASTER JPEG and 24 bit image display! GDS now defaults to using a
fixed 'RGB' palette to display 24 bit images when only 8 bit displays
are available, so pictures are displayed **FAST**! You may disable
this assumption by choosing hlViewMenuWaitColorsBest 24 Bit Viewing Quality in the
View menu, or by using the new hl/@P/@P<n> command line parameter.
NEW! ■ Added conversions to Microsoft Windows RLE files! Now you can
change your Windows startup screen! NOTE: WIN.COM only works with 16
color RLE files somewhat smaller than 45K (unverified info from user).
NEW! ■ Added full support for reading Windows Icon files, including
non-standard 256 color icon files!
NEW! ■ Full support for .DL files through DL-VIEW by Davide Tome' &
Luca de Gregorio. To view .DL files, make sure you have DL-VIEW.EXE,
DL-VIEW.DAT and DL-VIEW.CFG in the same directory as GDS. Just
double click to view; GDS executes DL-VIEW to display the .DL file!
(NOTE: dlview*.zip is available from ftp.netcom.com:/pub/ph/photodex).
NEW! ■ Full support for MPEG files (.MPG, .MPA, .MP2) through XING's
MPEG.EXE! To view MPEG files, make sure you have XING's MPEG.EXE file
in the same directory as GDS.EXE, and double click to view. GDS
executes MPEG.EXE to show the .MPG file! GDSEXT.ZIP is available at:
CompuServe: GO PHOTODEX
Internet: ftp.netcom.com:/pub/ph/photodex
NEW! ■ Added support for hlExtViewersFLXPLAY.EXE and FLIPLAY.EXE to view .FLI, .FLC,
and .FLX files! Put these executable files into the same directory as
GDS.EXE. GDS detects and supports .FLI's and .FLC's through these
programs. GDSEXT.ZIP is available at:
CompuServe: GO PHOTODEX
Internet: ftp.netcom.com:/pub/ph/photodex
NEW! ■ Added command line parameter for BBS and on-line logo tagging of
images during conversion process (Sysop/Professional versions only).
See hl/@T/@T for more information.
NEW! ■ Added full support for RLE encoded TrueVision Targa (.TGA) files, and
corrected minor quirks found in some very rare Targa files. GDS
should read all Targa files produced by POV, AutoDesk's 3-D Studio,
Photoshop and others. GDS now reads more variations of Targa than
Graphics Workshop and most other graphics software.
NEW! ■ Added full support for GEM Raster (.IMG) files hl/@K(including /@K<n>
hl/@Kparameter for setting non-standard default color behavior.)
NEW! ■ Added support for Corel's BMF files! GDS can now catalog Corel's
"Gallery" CD.
■ Added hl/CONFIG/CONFIG parameter which forces reconfiguration. If you need to
reconfigure GDS, don't bother deleting the 'CONFIG' file anymore, just
start GDS by typing:
gds /config
...at the command prompt, and GDS will automatically delete the
previous CONFIG file and start off with a fresh re-configuration.
■ Added animations to slideshows, and added hl/@Xthe /@X<n> parameter to
control the support of animation slideshows. GDS can now play hlExtViewers.DL,
hlExtViewers.FLI, .FLC, .GL, .MPG, .MPA and .MP2 files in a slideshow.
■ Changed default 24 bit dithering for 15 and 16 bit display modes. GDS
is now about three times faster displaying images in 15 and 16 bit
mode, at the expense of the best possible quality. To get the best
quality back, hl/@J1use the /@J1 parameter.
■ Changed default 'Slideshow Fit Mode' flag (hl/E/E<n> parameter) behavior.
GDS now defaults to centering slideshow images and fitting images to
the screen when they are oversized.
■ Now reads GIF files with erroneous data appended to the beginning.
There is no limit to the length of the erroneous data; GDS will scan
the entire file looking for a valid GIF header.
■ Added support for JPEG comment records and changed comment viewer to
use the hypertext interface for cleaner viewing of comments. You can
now print comments by pressing [P] while viewing them.
■ Added hl/@D/@D command line parameter to allow use of lower case file
names in catalog generation. Some users feel the lower case names
are easier to read.
■ Added exit prompt when using the [Esc] key to exit GDS. Some users
complained that it was too easy to accidentally exit GDS. GDS now
defaults to protecting against this, but this prompt can be disabled
with the hl/@E/@E command line parameter.
■ Added hl/@F/@F command line parameter to control GDS's pre-scanning
of graphics files. On floppy and optical drives, the scanning can
become annoying. To disable file pre-scanning, hl/@Fuse /@F0.
■ Removed standard video modes from configuration test. Feedback from
users indicates that these modes really do work all of the time. Good
news! They're gone; the video tests begin at 640x480x256. To test
all modes, use hl/@H1the /@H1 parameter.
■ Added the hl/@L/@L<n> parameter for locking standard image palettes from
the command line.
■ Added the hl/@N/@N parameter for preventing certain file extensions from
being included in the file list.
X Bug fixed in 3.1f which caused the last file entry to disappear each
time a file was written to replace the original from view mode.
X Bug fixed in 3.1f which would cause an unstable mode to be the first
in the approval list on some older display cards.
X Bug fixed in 3.1f which displayed garbage below some images during
slide show. Also corrected interlaced GIF images during slide shows.
GDS 3.1d - minor release
------------------------
NEW! ■ Full support for Word Perfect Graphics files hlFormats(.WPG).
NEW! ■ Full support for Media Cybernetics (HALO) files hlFormats(.CUT + .PAL).
NEW! ■ Added full support for reading 4096 color (12-bit) Amiga HAM files.
NEW! ■ Added full support for reading Windows Run-Length Encoded (.RLE)
files. NOTE: See 3.1e for writing and doing conversions to RLE.
NEW! ■ Automatically detects and supports hlConfATIATI Mach 32 and Mach 64 cards.
NEW! ■ Added support for 32 bit CMYK JPEG files. GDS now converts CMYK
information internally into RGB on the fly. These files will appear
as 24 bit files in the file list.
NEW! ■ Added support for generic text files hlFormats(.TXT). These files are viewed,
converted and cataloged the same as ANSI hlFormats(.ANS) files. (View GDS.TXT
in the file list!)
■ Optimized JPEG reader to increase speed and reduce code size.
■ Reduced file limit to 2,729 simultaneous files, increasing effective
path limit. If you do hit a path limit, please call us.
■ Added hl/~0/~0n parameter. This flag can tell GDS to manually
clear the screen when it sets graphics video modes.
X Some bugs found with support for Tseng Laboratories (TSENG4) chipset
cards in 24 bit modes. Fixed in 3.1e.
X Some bugs found with several variants of Windows RLE files; all fixed
in 3.1e. GDS 3.1e now reads more RLE variants than most (all?) other
software.
X A (nasty) compiler bug found that affected VESA detection of hicolor
modes. Fixed in 3.1e, which forces automatic reconfiguration.
GDS 3.1c - minor release
------------------------
NEW! ■ ANSI text file support. ANSI files are emulated as if they were
graphics files, except for normal viewing, which is done in the
current text mode. When GDS does slideshows or catalogs, ANSI files
are rendered into character mapped graphics files on the fly. You
can view a character mapped graphics rendition of an ANSI file by
locking the resolution to a graphics mode and double clicking on the
ANSI file in the file list. Writing to ANSI files is a feature of
GDS Professional and is not available in standard versions of GDS.
Contact Photodex for more information.
NEW! ■ GRASP and .FLI file support -- without previous memory limitations.
GDS now flushes itself out to EMS, XMS and/or disk when playing .GL
and .FLI files. Make sure to put GRASPRT.EXE and QUICKFLI.EXE in the
GDS directory and GDS will automatically view .GL and .FLI files with
a double click. (See also GDS 3.1e announcement for support for FLC)
NEW! ■ Integrated hypertext help system (you are using it right now!)
NEW! ■ Introduced complete on-line manual. This first release has 74 pages
with 199 separate sub-sections.
NEW! ■ Automatically detects and supports Diamond Stealth 64 in all video
resolutions. Added hlCmdVH/ST64 to the available command line parameters,
but since the Stealth 64 should remain very detectable, using hlCmdVh/ST64
should never be necessary.
NEW! ■ Configuration greatly improved. The configuration process has been
changed significantly, and should be capable of detecting modes which
earlier versions of the configuration would have automatically
rejected. The operation of the configuration process is the same,
except that GDS may support quite a few new video modes.
NEW! ■ "DOS Shell" function added to registered version. GDS swaps out of
memory during DOS shell functions, using only a 7K for itself. This
enables you to do just about anything from within GDS.
■ Configuration file tag changed. This will cause a reconfiguration on
all systems, regardless of the state of the video hardware. The
reason for this is the improved video mode support and instant video
memory test in this version.
■ Corrected problem deleting batches of files in registered version.
■ Corrected problem writing 16 color TIFF files.
■ Cirrus Logic: Added non-VESA video modes back into GDS. This allows
GDS to support non-VESA Cirrus Logic video BIOS's, even if the VESA
support does not work reliably.
X Fixed DOS error when logging to drive with unreadable disk.
X Fixed memory leak when converting files requiring color reduction.
X TIFF tag 321 can crash GDS, believed to be in .TIF files made using
software bundled with HP Color ScanJets. Later versions now ignore
tag 321. Fixed in 3.1d.
X Command line batch conversions may not operate properly in registered
versions. This bug could be responsible for system crashes. Fixed
in 3.1d.
X Problem with hlViewWrite"hlViewWrite" link in hypertext help and
printed manual. This problem sometimes caused the manual to be
unprintable, and may have caused GDS to appear to crash when printing
the manual. Fixed in most versions of 3.1c (maintenance release) and
formally released in 3.1d.
X Problem with 15 and 16 bit modes exists when using a point-and-shoot
catalog to view images. When returning from selected image, catalog
screen may be stretched horizontally. Fixed in 3.1d.
X The "delete" prompt sticks on the same file when user types 'N'.
Fixed in 3.1d.
GDS 3.1b - minor release
------------------------
NEW! ■ XMS support added for virtual files. Virtual file operations are now
almost as fast as direct screen functions, but can be done in any
output resolution, regardless of the available video hardware.
NEW! ■ 3-D style catalog screens possible. Note that this changes the
definition of the hl/~A/~A command line parameter.
■ Corrected problem reading certain grayscale JPEG files.
■ Corrected problem reading certain sized 24 bit images when reducing
size. This fix enables GDS to read files which are up to 3072 pixels
wide, which is the same as horizontal PhotoCD resolution images.
■ Introduced undocumented hlVMCQuote"Quote-O-Matic" function into view mode.
■ Removed REGISTER.PRN from GDS in order to keep the size of GDS
distribution files down. REGISTER.PRN was an HP LaserJet version of
the registration form. Please use REGISTER.TXT or the help system to
print a generic registration form.
■ Added FILE_ID.DIZ and READ.ME to GDS distribution files. FILE_ID.DIZ
is used by many BBS systems to automatically describe ZIP files.
X Some problems with XMS virtual file caching have been reported. Some
file conversions can cause GDS to hang the machine, or cause color
artifacts during color reduction. Fixed in 3.1c.
X Photodex has received reports of intermittent color artifacts when
converting large batches of JPEG files into GIF format using the
normal interface. This may have been corrected with the XMS virtual
file bug fix above. Please bring any color artifacting to our
attention immediately.
GDS 3.1a - minor release
------------------------
■ Fixed problem with JPEG file list handling. Some problems exist in
GDS 3.1 which prevent .JPG files from appearing in the file list.
■ Configuration now allows swapping of the red and blue color bars for
24 bit video modes. When modes are displayed during configuration,
the message "[S]wap Red & Blue" is displayed, with a red background
behind the word "Red" and a blue background behind the word "Blue",
so the user can tell if red and blue need to be swapped.
■ Added skew modification to configuration so video modes which have
non-standard screen widths can be manually corrected. If a video
mode is radically skewed but displayed without flicker, then use the
left and right arrow keys to try adjusting the skew.
X Problems reading certain grayscale JPEG files. Fixed in v3.1b.
GDS 3.1 - significant release
------------------------------
NEW! ■ GDS now reads and writes JPEG files. Registered versions support a
command line parameter to adjust the compression level for writing
JPEG files.
X Problem deleting batches of files correct in 3.1c.
GDS 3.0 - MAJOR RELEASE
------------------------
NEW! ■ Radically improved user interface. GDS just got simpler and easier
to use.
NEW! ■ New "View Mode Pull-down Menus" allow switching resolutions without
exiting to the file list.
NEW! ■ On-line help menu and registration form printout.
NEW! ■ GDS is now distributed by Photodex. Photodex is owned by the author
of GDS, and has assumed control of all distribution of GDS. Please
direct your inquiries regarding GDS to:
Photodex (510) 449-9079 - Voice
1781 Barcelona Street (510) 449-3519 - FAX
Livermore, CA 94550 photodex@netcom.com - internet
■ Cirrus Logic 54xx chipset video hardware now detected and supported.
X Problems writing 16 color TIFF files corrected in v3.1c.
X Problems reading large 24 bit images and size reducing corrected in
v3.1b.
*NOTE: Versions earlier than listed here are not officially tracked by this
revision history. If you have a version of GDS earlier than 3.0,
then it is safe to assume that the product has changed so much that
it might as well be a different product.
:::hlLicense
GDS Software License Agreement
GDS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
TRIAL VERSION USERS: You are free to the trial version of GDS for a reasonable
period of up to 21 days before purchasing an enhanced version of GDS. GDS is
not "free" or "public domain". After the 21 day trial version, you must stop
using GDS, or purchase an enhanced version.
REGISTERED VERSION USERS: As a registered user of GDS, you are granted a non-
exclusive, non-transferable license to use one copy of this software. The GDS
software may be copied for backup purposes only, and may not be copied for use
with multiple keyboards simultaneously.
ALL USERS: THIS SOFTWARE is owned by Photodex Corporation or its licensors and
is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty
provisions. You may not use or copy this software or any accompanying
materials for any other purpose than what is described in this Agreement.
Except as provided herein, Photodex Corporation does not grant any express or
implied rights to you under Photodex Corporations patents, copyrights,
trademarks or trade secret information. This is a license agreement and not
an agreement for sale. Resale or distribution of GDS for profit is strictly
prohibited without written consent of hlPhotodexPhotodex Corporation.
You may not use, copy, transfer copies of this software except as provided in
this license Agreement. You may not alter, merge or adapt this software in
any way including disassembling or decompiling.
WARRANTY: THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR IN ANY COMMUNICATION WITH
YOU, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT,
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: PHOTODEX CORPORATION'S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF
THIS LICENSE AND YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION PURSUANT TO THIS
LICENSE WILL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE. IN
NO EVENT WILL PHOTODEX CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA, LOST
PROFITS, COST OF COVER OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS LICENSE OR THE USE OF THE PROGRAM OR ACCOMPANYING
DOCUMENTATION, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION
WILL APPLY EVEN IF PHOTODEX CORPORATION OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE LICENSE FEE
REFLECTS THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK.
GENERAL: This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California,
without reference to conflict of laws principles. This Agreement is the
entire agreement between us and supersedes any other communications or
advertising with respect to the program and accompanying documentation.
Should you have any questions or comments about this Licensing Agreement,
please contact:
Photodex Corporation (510)449-9079 - Voice
1781 Barcelona Street (510)449-3519 - FAX
Livermore, CA 94550
Copyright (c)1991-1995 Photodex Corporation. All rights reserved.
Photodex is a registered trademark of Photodex Corporation.
:::hlCap
GDS Overview
Q: "What does GDS do?"
■ GDS navigates directories and graphics files so you can see them FAST.
■ GDS makes it simple to create SLIDESHOWS in seconds.
■ GDS makes "point & shoot" THUMBNAIL catalogs which you can use with your
mouse to view the original images.
■ GDS supports and CONVERTS files into 37 FORMATS, including many formats
which no other conversion utilities can read or write.
■ GDS allows you to instantly copy, move, rename, and delete files.
■ GDS automatically works with nearly all popular display and file types:
VESA EGA .ANS .CUT .GDS .LBM .MP2 .PCX .RFX .SC*
SVGA CGA .TXT .DIB .GIF .MAC .MPA .PGM .RLE .TGA
VGA TIGA .BBM .DL .GL .IMG .JFI .PBM .PPM .TIF
XGA HGC .BMF .FLC .IFF .HAM .JPG .PCC .RAX .WPG
.BMP .FLI .FLX .ICO .MPG
Q: "Why do experts choose GDS over other software; even commercial software?"
■ GDS is the simplest and easiest to learn graphics software available.
■ GDS is reliable and mature. GDS is used to catalog tens of thousands of
files on CompuServe on a regular basis, and is used by the Smithsonian
Institute to catalog digital images:
"GDS has been utterly reliable. No other program could I
leave going Friday, and come back Monday to find a full
54 hour job on tens of thousands of files completed."
-Matt Drury, Forums Mgr., Graphics Forums on CompuServe
■ GDS is configurable to behave exactly as needed. Over 80 configuration
script file options provide unmatched automated functionality.
■ GDS delivers the best 24 to 8 bit color reduction money can buy; better
than any available software we've seen. Hundreds of professional on-line
systems are using GDS to process their scans.
■ GDS supports over 30 file formats, including countless variations of each
major format. GDS reads many formats which are incorrect, but circulated.
Other software programs malfunction and even crash when processing some
files.
■ GDS Sysop/Professional versions are available, enabling serious users to do
things which are very powerful:
■ Command line batch conversions, including batch file operation
■ Command line thumbnail catalog generation with many options
■ Automatic logo image water-marking in batch processes
■ Thumbnail catalog generation around placed logos - Great for BBS's
■ Conversion from any graphics file format to COLOR ANSI TEXT files
■ Conversions to fixed palettes
■ Creation of optimal palettes based on arbitrary lists of files
■ GDS is heavily supported by hlPhotodexPhotodex Corporation:
Photodex Graphics Forum on CompuServe (GO PHOTODEX)
(download thousands of graphics files)
CompuServe E-mail Support: 74774,3570
GDS Support BBS's:
Western US: Garlique On-Line 408-847-0665 (28.8k)
Eastern US: PriZm Image Center 508-279-1552 (28.8k)
Free Telephone Support: 510-449-9079 9AM-5PM PST
24 Hour FAX Support: 510-449-3519 FAX
Internet E-mail Support: photodex@netcom.com
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:::GDS.CFG
;VIDEO CONFIGURATION FILE FORMAT:
;
; This file was created to support GDS. It is also a great reference
; of most video modes supported on a lot of cards, but in no way is a
; "complete" or fully tested list. Use this list at your own risk.
; If you use this list in software, please give Paul Schmidt credit
; for the effort of creating this list. It's a lot of work. The
; author assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of this list.
;
; If you discover errors, ommissions, or have suggestions, please
; contact Photodex and specifically reference the GDS.CFG file.
;
;NOTE: Any ';' will cause GDS to ignore to the end of the line.
; If a video mode is giving you problems, you can disable it
; by inserting a ';' in front of the line which describes it.
;Argument Definitions
;<name> is the name of the video display (7 characters MAXIMUM)
;<hRes> and <vRes> are the screen resolution
;<bpix> is the number of bits per pixel
;<ax>, <bx>, <cx>, and <dx> are the processor registers on a call to
; "int 010h" unless <directFlag> is non-zero
;<dirct> indicates the base address for text modes, and tells if
; the graphics mode should be initialized by directly
; accessing the VGA registers. (0, 1, or text base address)
;
;<format> dictates the screen format (0 is normal, 1 is chunky 4-bit)
;
;<name> <hRes> <vRes> <bpix> <ax> <bx> <cx> <dx> <dirct> <dotMode>
;dot modes:
; 0 = standard planar 16 or bytewide 256 color mapping
; 1 = 4 bit chunky
; 2 = planar 256 color (tweeked VGA modes)
; 3 = TIGA modes (automatically detected)
; 5 = Sierra Hi-Color DAC (32,768 colors)
; NOTE: Sierra DAC Hi-Color modes are automatically queried for
; BIOS support if the <ax> value is set to 0x10f0. If you know
; the mode number of a Hi-Color mode for your card, you may set
; the values of the <ax> and <bx> registers to something
; other than 0x10f0, and GDS will assume the mode is supported.
; 6 = RESERVED (DO NOT USE THIS)
; 7 = Hercules monochrome
; 8 = CGA monochrome
; 9 = 4 bit chunky reverse order (BARF)
; 10 = 24 bit DAC (16M colors) Standard order: RGB
; NOTE: Some 24 bit DAC modes are automatically queried for
; BIOS support if the <ax> value is set to 0x10e0. If you know
; the mode number of a 24 bit mode for your card, you may set
; the values of the <ax> and <bx> registers to something
; other than 0x10e0, and GDS will assume the mode is supported.
; 11 = 24 bit DAC (16M colors) Reverse order: BGR
; 12 = 24 bit DAC (16M colors) Standard order: RGBX
; NOTE: Some 24 bit DAC modes are automatically queried for
; BIOS support if the <ax> value is set to 0x10e0. If you know
; the mode number of a 24 bit mode for your card, you may set
; the values of the <ax> and <bx> registers to something
; other than 0x10e0, and GDS will assume the mode is supported.
; 13 = 24 bit DAC (16M colors) Reverse order: BGRX
;HERCULES
HERC, 720, 348, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 7 ;hercules
;STANDARD CGA
CGA, 640, 200, 1, 0x6, 0, 0, 0, 0, 8 ;CGA monochrome
CGA, 320, 200, 2, 0x4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;STANDARD EGA
EGA, 80, 25, 0, 0x3, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0 ;default text mode
EGA, 320, 200, 4, 0xd, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
EGA, 640, 200, 4, 0xe, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
EGA, 640, 350, 4, 0x10, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;STANDARD VGA
VGA, 640, 480, 1, 0x11, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
VGA, 640, 480, 4, 0x12, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
VGA, 320, 200, 8, 0x13, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;NON-STANDARD VGA (FOR REGISTER COMPATIBLE VGA CARDS ONLY!!!)
VGA, 320, 240, 8, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 ;works only with register compatible VGAs!
VGA, 320, 400, 8, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 ;works only with register compatible VGAs!
VGA, 360, 480, 8, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 ;works only with register compatible VGAs!
;VGA, 704, 528, 4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ;works only with register compatible VGAs!
;VGA, 720, 540, 4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ;works only with register compatible VGAs!
;VGA, 736, 552, 4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ;works only with register compatible VGAs!
;VGA, 752, 564, 4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ;works only with register compatible VGAs!
;VGA, 768, 576, 4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ;works only with register compatible VGAs!
;VGA, 784, 588, 4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ;works only with register compatible VGAs!
;VGA, 800, 600, 4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ;works only with register compatible VGAs!
;VGA, 640, 400, 8, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 ;works with some register compatible VGAs!
; NOTE: If you'd like to use these modes (and you have a registered
; version), we strongly recommended that you move these definitions
; into GDSUSER.CFG and remove the semicolons (';'). This will prevent
; new versions from overwriting your preferences. Unregistered
; versions of GDS do not read GDSUSER.CFG.
;AHEAD SYSTEMS
AHEAD, 132, 25, 0, 0x23, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
AHEAD, 132, 28, 0, 0x24, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
AHEAD, 132, 44, 0, 0x22, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
AHEAD, 160, 50, 0, 0x2f, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
AHEAD, 80, 66, 0, 0x34, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
AHEAD, 1024, 768, 2, 0x75, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AHEAD, 640, 400, 8, 0x60, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AHEAD, 640, 480, 8, 0x61, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AHEAD, 800, 600, 8, 0x62, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;AHEAD SYSTEMS
AHEADB, 132, 25, 0, 0x23, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
;AHEADB, 132, 28, 0, 0x24, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0 ;not on all cards
AHEADB, 132, 44, 0, 0x22, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
;AHEADB, 160, 50, 0, 0x2f, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0 ;not on all cards
;AHEADB, 80, 66, 0, 0x34, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0 ;not on all cards
AHEADB, 1024, 768, 2, 0x75, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AHEADB, 800, 600, 4, 0x6a, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AHEADB, 1024, 768, 4, 0x74, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AHEADB, 640, 400, 8, 0x60, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AHEADB, 640, 480, 8, 0x61, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AHEADB, 800, 600, 8, 0x62, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AHEADB, 1024, 768, 8, 0x63, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;ATI Wonder
ATI, 80, 30, 0, 0x5b, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
ATI, 132, 25, 0, 0x23, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
ATI, 132, 44, 0, 0x33, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
ATI, 1024, 768, 2, 0x67, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
ATI, 800, 600, 4, 0x54, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;ATI, 1024, 768, 4, 0x55, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;bank selection for video reads
;doesn't seem to work properly in
;ATI, 1024, 768, 4, 0x65, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
ATI, 640, 400, 8, 0x61, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
ATI, 640, 480, 8, 0x62, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
ATI, 800, 600, 8, 0x63, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
ATI, 1024, 768, 8, 0x64, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
ATI, 640, 480, 15, 0x72, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5
;CHIPS & TECHNOLOGIES
CHIPS, 132, 25, 0, 0x60, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
CHIPS, 132, 50, 0, 0x61, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
CHIPS, 800, 600, 4, 0x70, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CHIPS, 1024, 768, 4, 0x72, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CHIPS, 640, 400, 8, 0x78, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CHIPS, 640, 480, 8, 0x79, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CHIPS, 768, 576, 8, 0x7a, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CHIPS, 800, 600, 8, 0x7b, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;CIRRUS 510,520 - MaxLogic MaxVGA
CIRRUS, 132, 25, 0, 0x1f, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
CIRRUS, 132, 30, 0, 0x22, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
CIRRUS, 132, 44, 0, 0x20, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
CIRRUS, 720, 540, 4, 0x40, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CIRRUS, 800, 600, 4, 0x6a, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CIRRUS, 640, 400, 8, 0x50, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2
;CIRRUS, 512, 480, 8, 0x51, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;NOTE: use only with the TSR BIOS extension!
;CL54 54xx - Cirrus Logic SVGA Chips
CL54, 132, 25, 0, 0x55, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
CL54, 132, 43, 0, 0x54, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
CL54, 132, 60, 0, 0x53, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0 ;if you're brave
CL54, 800, 600, 4, 0x58, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CL54, 1024, 768, 4, 0x5d, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CL54, 1280, 1024, 4, 0x6c, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CL54, 640, 480, 8, 0x5f, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CL54, 800, 600, 8, 0x5c, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CL54, 1024, 768, 8, 0x60, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CL54, 1280, 1024, 8, 0x6d, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CL54, 640, 480, 15, 0x66, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5
CL54, 800, 600, 15, 0x67, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5
CL54, 640, 480, 16, 0x64, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CL54, 800, 600, 16, 0x65, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
CL54, 1024, 768, 16, 0x74, 0, 0, 2048, 0, 0
CL54, 320, 200, 24, 0x70, 0, 0, 2048, 0, 11
CL54, 640, 480, 24, 0x71, 0, 0, 2048, 0, 11
;EVEREX
EVEREX, 800, 600, 4, 0x70, 0x02, 0, 0, 0, 0
EVEREX, 640, 350, 8, 0x70, 0x13, 0, 0, 0, 0
EVEREX, 640, 400, 8, 0x70, 0x14, 0, 0, 0, 0
EVEREX, 512, 480, 8, 0x70, 0x15, 0, 0, 0, 0
EVEREX, 640, 480, 8, 0x70, 0x30, 0, 0, 0, 0
EVEREX, 800, 600, 8, 0x70, 0x31, 0, 0, 0, 0
;EV634 - EVEREX Viewpoint Premium VGA (EV-634)
EV634, 80, 30, 0, 0x70, 0x16, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
EV634, 80, 34, 0, 0x70, 0x03, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
EV634, 80, 60, 0, 0x70, 0x04, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
EV634, 100, 37, 0, 0x70, 0x18, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
EV634, 100, 43, 0, 0x70, 0x07, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
EV634, 100, 75, 0, 0x70, 0x08, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
EV634, 132, 25, 0, 0x70, 0x0a, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
EV634, 132, 30, 0, 0x70, 0x40, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
EV634, 132, 44, 0, 0x70, 0x0b, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
EV634, 1024, 768, 2, 0x70, 0x60, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;this mode seems to exist only in the documentation...
EV634, 800, 600, 4, 0x70, 0x02, 0, 0, 0, 0
EV634, 1024, 768, 4, 0x70, 0x20, 0, 0, 0, 0
EV634, 1280, 1024, 4, 0x70, 0x21, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;NOTE: Way cool monitors only!
EV634, 1664, 1200, 4, 0x70, 0x23, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;NOTE: Way cool monitors only!
EV634, 640, 400, 8, 0x70, 0x14, 0, 0, 0, 0
EV634, 512, 480, 8, 0x70, 0x15, 0, 0, 0, 0
EV634, 640, 480, 8, 0x70, 0x30, 0, 0, 0, 0
EV634, 800, 600, 8, 0x70, 0x31, 0, 0, 0, 0
EV634, 1024, 768, 8, 0x70, 0x32, 0, 0, 0, 0
EV634, 320, 200, 15, 0x70, 0x62, 0, 0, 0, 5
EV634, 512, 480, 15, 0x70, 0x70, 0, 0, 0, 5
EV634, 640, 480, 15, 0x70, 0x71, 0, 0, 0, 5
EV634, 800, 600, 15, 0x70, 0x63, 0, 0, 0, 5
;ORCHID Farenheit 1280 (S3)
F1280, 132, 25, 0, 0x55, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
F1280, 132, 44, 0, 0x54, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
F1280, 800, 600, 4, 0x4f02, 0x102, 0, 0, 0, 0
F1280, 1024, 768, 4, 0x4f02, 0x104, 0, 0, 0, 0
F1280, 1280, 960, 4, 0x4f02, 0x206, 0, 1024, 0, 9
F1280, 1280, 1024, 4, 0x4f02, 0x208, 0, 1024, 0, 1 ;NOTE: Way cool monitors only!
F1280, 640, 480, 8, 0x4f02, 0x201, 0, 1024, 0, 0
F1280, 800, 600, 8, 0x4f02, 0x203, 0, 1024, 0, 0
F1280, 1024, 768, 8, 0x4f02, 0x205, 0, 0, 0, 0
F1280, 640, 480, 15, 0x4f02, 0x301, 0, 2048, 0, 5
;GENOA 6000 series (6100, 6200, 6300, 6400, 6600)
; THANX: Herman, Steve, and Decker w/Genoa customer support
GENOA, 80, 32, 0, 0x58, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
GENOA, 80, 60, 0, 0x72, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
GENOA, 80, 66, 0, 0x74, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
GENOA, 100, 37, 0, 0x78, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
GENOA, 132, 25, 0, 0x60, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
GENOA, 132, 29, 0, 0x61, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
GENOA, 132, 32, 0, 0x62, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
GENOA, 132, 44, 0, 0x63, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
GENOA, 132, 60, 0, 0x64, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
GENOA, 1024, 768, 2, 0x7f, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
GENOA, 800, 600, 4, 0x79, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
GENOA, 1024, 768, 4, 0x5f, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
GENOA, 640, 400, 8, 0x7e, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
GENOA, 640, 480, 8, 0x5c, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
GENOA, 800, 600, 8, 0x5e, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;GENOA, 100, 75, 0, 0x79, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0 ;I think these are dead modes from a
;GENOA, 512, 512, 4, 0x7c, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ; beta version of Genoa's BIOS
;GENOA, 720, 512, 4, 0x59, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;GENOA, 512, 512, 8, 0x7d, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;GENOA, 640, 350, 8, 0x5b, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;GENOA, 720, 512, 8, 0x5d, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;OAKTECH
OAK, 132, 25, 0, 0x50, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
OAK, 132, 43, 0, 0x51, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
OAK, 132, 60, 0, 0x4f, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
OAK, 800, 600, 4, 0x52, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
OAK, 1024, 768, 4, 0x56, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
OAK, 640, 480, 8, 0x53, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
OAK, 800, 600, 8, 0x54, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;PARADISE (Paradise VGA 1024)
;PARA, 800, 600, 8, 0x59, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;Genoa 8500
;PARA, 1024, 768, 8, 0x5a, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;Genoa 8500
PARA, 132, 25, 0, 0x55, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
PARA, 132, 43, 0, 0x54, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
PARA, 800, 600, 1, 0x59, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
PARA, 1024, 768, 1, 0x5a, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;is SMT-1024 mode 0x5c for this?
PARA, 1024, 768, 2, 0x5b, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;is SMT-1024 mode 0x5c for this?
PARA, 800, 600, 4, 0x58, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
PARA, 1024, 768, 4, 0x5d, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;is SMT-1024 mode 0x5c for this?
PARA, 1280, 960, 4, 0x6C, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
PARA, 1280, 1024, 4, 0x64, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
PARA, 640, 400, 8, 0x5e, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
PARA, 640, 480, 8, 0x5f, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
PARA, 800, 600, 8, 0x5c, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
PARA, 1024, 768, 8, 0x60, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
PARA, 640, 480, 15, 0x62, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5
PARA, 800, 600, 15, 0x63, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5
PARA, 640, 480, 24, 0x72, 0, 0, 0, 0, 10
;Diamond Computer Speedstar 24X (*NOT* Speedstar 24)
SS24X, 80, 34, 0, 0x41, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 80, 43, 0, 0x67, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 80, 50, 0, 0x66, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 132, 25, 0, 0x55, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 132, 28, 0, 0x47, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 132, 43, 0, 0x54, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 132, 44, 0, 0x21, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 132, 50, 0, 0x69, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 800, 600, 4, 0x58, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 1024, 768, 4, 0x5d, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 1280, 960, 4, 0x6c, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 1280, 1024, 4, 0x64, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 640, 400, 8, 0x5e, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 640, 480, 8, 0x5f, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 800, 600, 8, 0x5c, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 1024, 768, 8, 0x60, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SS24X, 640, 480, 15, 0x62, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5
SS24X, 800, 600, 15, 0x63, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5
SS24X, 640, 480, 24, 0x72, 0, 0, 0, 0, 10
;Diamond Computer Stealth 64 (S3)
ST64, 640, 480, 24, 0x4f02, 0x112, 0, 4096, 0, 13
ST64, 800, 600, 24, 0x4f02, 0x115, 0, 4096, 0, 13
ST64, 1024, 768, 24, 0x4f02, 0x118, 0, 4096, 0, 13
ST64, 1152, 864, 24, 0x4f02, 0x20b, 0, 4608, 0, 13
;Diamond Computer Stealth VRAM (S3)
STEALTH,132, 25, 0, 0x55, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
STEALTH,132, 43, 0, 0x54, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
STEALTH,800, 600, 4, 0x4f02, 0x102, 0, 0, 0, 0
STEALTH,1024, 768, 4, 0x4f02, 0x104, 0, 0, 0, 0
STEALTH,1280, 960, 4, 0x4f02, 0x206, 0, 1024, 0, 9
STEALTH,1280, 1024, 4, 0x4f02, 0x208, 0, 1024, 0, 9
STEALTH,640, 480, 8, 0x4f02, 0x101, 0, 640, 0, 0
STEALTH,800, 600, 8, 0x4f02, 0x103, 0, 1024, 0, 0
STEALTH,1024, 768, 8, 0x4f02, 0x105, 0, 0, 0, 0
STEALTH,640, 480, 15, 0x4f02, 0x301, 0, 2048, 0, 5
;Diamond Computer Stealth PRO (S3)
STPRO,132, 25, 0, 0x55, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
STPRO,132, 43, 0, 0x54, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
STPRO,800, 600, 4, 0x4f02, 0x102, 0, 0, 0, 0
STPRO,1024, 768, 4, 0x4f02, 0x104, 0, 0, 0, 0
STPRO,1280, 960, 4, 0x4f02, 0x206, 0, 1024, 0, 9
STPRO,1280, 1024, 4, 0x4f02, 0x208, 0, 1024, 0, 9
STPRO,640, 480, 8, 0x4f02, 0x201, 0, 1024, 0, 0
STPRO,800, 600, 8, 0x4f02, 0x203, 0, 1024, 0, 0
STPRO,1024, 768, 8, 0x4f02, 0x205, 0, 0, 0, 0
STPRO,1280, 1024, 8, 0x4f02, 0x107, 0, 0, 0, 0
STPRO,640, 480, 15, 0x4f02, 0x301, 0, 2048, 0, 5
STPRO,640, 480, 16, 0x4f02, 0x211, 0, 2048, 0, 5
STPRO,800, 600, 16, 0x4f02, 0x114, 0, 0, 0, 5
STPRO,640, 480, 24, 0x4f02, 0x212, 0, 2048, 0, 10
STPRO,800, 600, 24, 0x4f02, 0x221, 0, 0, 0, 10
;TRIDENT (Trident TVGA / ATI Prism Elite / Everex Viewpoint VGA)
TRIDNT, 80, 30, 0, 0x50, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TRIDNT, 80, 43, 0, 0x51, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TRIDNT, 80, 60, 0, 0x52, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TRIDNT, 132, 25, 0, 0x53, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TRIDNT, 132, 30, 0, 0x54, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TRIDNT, 132, 43, 0, 0x55, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TRIDNT, 132, 60, 0, 0x56, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
;TRIDNT,132, 25, 0, 0x57, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0 ;these four modes work, but
;TRIDNT,132, 30, 0, 0x58, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0 ;don't seem to be necessary.
;TRIDNT,132, 43, 0, 0x59, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
;TRIDNT,132, 60, 0, 0x5a, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TRIDNT, 1024, 768, 2, 0x60, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;TRIDNT, 768, 1024, 4, 0x61, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;use portrait CRT ONLY!!! (Magics 15FP)
TRIDNT, 800, 600, 4, 0x5b, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TRIDNT, 1024, 768, 4, 0x5f, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TRIDNT, 640, 400, 8, 0x5c, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TRIDNT, 640, 480, 8, 0x5d, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TRIDNT, 800, 600, 8, 0x5e, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TRIDNT, 1024, 768, 8, 0x62, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;TSENG LABS ET3000 (STB VGA EM-16)
TSENG, 80, 60, 0, 0x26, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TSENG, 100, 40, 0, 0x2a, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TSENG, 132, 25, 0, 0x23, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TSENG, 132, 28, 0, 0x24, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TSENG, 132, 44, 0, 0x22, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TSENG, 800, 600, 4, 0x29, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG, 1024, 768, 4, 0x37, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG, 640, 350, 8, 0x2d, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG, 640, 480, 8, 0x2e, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG, 720, 512, 8, 0x2f, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG, 800, 600, 8, 0x30, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
;TSENG LABS ET4000
TSENG4, 80, 60, 0, 0x26, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TSENG4, 100, 40, 0, 0x2a, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TSENG4, 132, 25, 0, 0x23, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TSENG4, 132, 28, 0, 0x24, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TSENG4, 132, 44, 0, 0x22, 0, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
TSENG4, 800, 600, 4, 0x29, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG4, 1024, 768, 4, 0x37, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG4, 1280, 1024, 4, 0x3d, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG4, 640, 350, 8, 0x2d, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG4, 640, 400, 8, 0x2f, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG4, 640, 480, 8, 0x2e, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG4, 800, 600, 8, 0x30, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG4, 1024, 768, 8, 0x38, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG4, 1280, 1024, 8, 0x3f, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
TSENG4, 320, 200, 15, 0x10f0, 0x13, 0, 0, 0, 5 ;queried Sierra Hi-Color modes
TSENG4, 640, 350, 15, 0x10f0, 0x2d, 0, 0, 0, 5
TSENG4, 640, 400, 15, 0x10f0, 0x2f, 0, 0, 0, 5
TSENG4, 640, 480, 15, 0x10f0, 0x2e, 0, 0, 0, 5
TSENG4, 800, 600, 15, 0x10f0, 0x30, 0, 0, 0, 5
TSENG4, 1024, 768, 15, 0x10f0, 0x38, 0, 0, 0, 5
TSENG4, 1280, 1024, 15, 0x10f0, 0x3f, 0, 0, 0, 5
TSENG4, 640, 480, 24, 0x10e0, 0x2e, 0, 2048, 0, 10
TSENG4, 800, 600, 24, 0x10e0, 0x30, 0, 0, 0, 10
TSENG4, 1024, 768, 24, 0x10e0, 0x38, 0, 0, 0, 10
TSENG4, 1280, 1024, 24, 0x10e0, 0x3f, 0, 0, 0, 10
;VESA (assumes all modes are present, comment out modes here which don't exist)
VESA, 800, 600, 4, 0x4f02, 0x102, 0, 0, 0, 0
VESA, 1024, 768, 4, 0x4f02, 0x104, 0, 0, 0, 0
VESA, 1280, 1024, 4, 0x4f02, 0x106, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;NOTE: Way cool monitors only!
VESA, 640, 400, 8, 0x4f02, 0x100, 0, 0, 0, 0
VESA, 640, 480, 8, 0x4f02, 0x101, 0, 0, 0, 0
VESA, 800, 600, 8, 0x4f02, 0x103, 0, 0, 0, 0
VESA, 1024, 768, 8, 0x4f02, 0x105, 0, 0, 0, 0
VESA, 1280, 1024, 8, 0x4f02, 0x107, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;NOTE: Way cool monitors only!
VESA, 320, 200, 15, 0x4f02, 0x10d, 0, 0, 0, 5
VESA, 640, 480, 15, 0x4f02, 0x110, 0, 0, 0, 5
VESA, 800, 600, 15, 0x4f02, 0x113, 0, 0, 0, 5
VESA, 1024, 768, 15, 0x4f02, 0x116, 0, 0, 0, 5
VESA, 1280, 1024, 15, 0x4f02, 0x119, 0, 0, 0, 5 ;NOTE: Way cool monitors only!
VESA, 320, 200, 16, 0x4f02, 0x10e, 0, 0, 0, 0
VESA, 640, 480, 16, 0x4f02, 0x111, 0, 0, 0, 0
VESA, 800, 600, 16, 0x4f02, 0x114, 0, 0, 0, 0
VESA, 1024, 768, 16, 0x4f02, 0x117, 0, 0, 0, 0
VESA, 1280, 1024, 16, 0x4f02, 0x11a, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;NOTE: Way cool monitors only!
VESA, 320, 200, 24, 0x4f02, 0x10f, 0, 0, 0, 10
VESA, 640, 480, 24, 0x4f02, 0x112, 0, 0, 0, 10
VESA, 800, 600, 24, 0x4f02, 0x115, 0, 0, 0, 10
VESA, 1024, 768, 24, 0x4f02, 0x118, 0, 0, 0, 10
VESA, 1280, 1024, 24, 0x4f02, 0x11b, 0, 0, 0, 10 ;NOTE: Way cool monitors only!
;VIDEO 7 (VEGA Deluxe, 1024i, VRAM VGA
VID7, 80, 43, 0, 0x6f05, 0x40, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
VID7, 80, 60, 0, 0x6f05, 0x43, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
VID7, 80, 67, 0, 0x6f05, 0x46, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0 ;may not be present (undocumented)
VID7, 100, 60, 0, 0x6f05, 0x44, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
VID7, 132, 25, 0, 0x6f05, 0x41, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
VID7, 132, 28, 0, 0x6f05, 0x45, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
VID7, 132, 43, 0, 0x6f05, 0x42, 0, 0, 0xb800, 0
VID7, 1024, 768, 1, 0x6f05, 0x63, 0, 0, 0, 0
VID7, 1024, 768, 2, 0x6f05, 0x64, 0, 0, 0, 0
VID7, 720, 540, 4, 0x6f05, 0x61, 0, 0, 0, 0
VID7, 752, 410, 4, 0x6f05, 0x60, 0, 0, 0, 0
VID7, 800, 600, 4, 0x6f05, 0x62, 0, 0, 0, 0
VID7, 1024, 768, 4, 0x6f05, 0x65, 0, 0, 0, 0
VID7, 640, 400, 8, 0x6f05, 0x66, 0, 0, 0, 0
VID7, 640, 480, 8, 0x6f05, 0x67, 0, 0, 0, 0
VID7, 720, 540, 8, 0x6f05, 0x68, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;ONLY exists with V-RAM VGA
VID7, 800, 600, 8, 0x6f05, 0x69, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;ONLY exists with V-RAM VGA
VID7, 1024, 768, 8, 0x6f05, 0x6a, 0, 0, 0, 0 ;ONLY exists with V-RAM2 VGA
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