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- Nikon II
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- Version 1.3 - September 23, 1992
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- Nikon II is a screen capture utility for OS/2 2.0. This utility can take a
- snapshot of the current desktop contents and save the captured image as a
- bitmap. A number of options exist to control both the portion of the desktop
- captured and the destination for the bitmap. Nikon II will appear as an icon
- on the desktop and a capture is initiated by double-clicking on this icon.
- Various options for the capture can be set by invoking the Options dialog from
- the pop-up system menu. Pervasive online help is available to describe available
- options together with tips on usage.
-
- The current version supports a full desktop capture, all windows for selected
- applications (only), a selected region of the desktop or a complete window or
- window client area. For desktop and application captures, a delay can be set to
- enable the desktop contents to be arranged prior to the capture.
-
- Once the capture is complete, the captured image can be:
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- - placed in the system clipboard for subsequent use by any application
- - likewise placed in the clipboard with a designated bitmap editor invoked
- for immediate post-processing
- - saved as a file on disk (in OS/2 1.x or 2.x, Windows 3.0, PCX, GIF or
- TIFF format)
- - printed at varying resolutions to any attached printer
-
- Nikon II is a fully 32-bit OS/2 Presentation Manager application and uses
- multiple threads for background processing of the image. Multiple captures can
- be initiated whilst earlier images are processed. Nikon II requires OS/2
- version 2.0 or later.
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- Changes to Version 1.0:
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- - file output in GIF format supported
- - ability to change color sensitivity and brightness for printed output
- - faster printing with significant reduction in memory requirement
- - prompt for Desktop application name (if changed from default)
- - bug with hanging system shutdown fixed <blush>
- - bug with starting application when no default printer defined fixed
-
- Changes to Version 1.1:
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- - a number of errors in output TIFF files corrected
- - bug causing hang when selecting minimized icons fixed
- - bitmap resolution stored in output OS/2 2.x and Windows 3.x files
- - 'Print to scale' option added to the Printer dialog
- - option to print in color (with appropriate printers/drivers) added
- - write 16 color PCX files in Version 2.8 format
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- Changes to Version 1.2:
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- - intermittent error in output GIF file data corrected
- - optional error logging to file (with -d switch)
- - change region select corners to top-left/bottom-right
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- This program must be installed as follows. It will NOT function correctly if
- started from the command line.
-
- - copy the NIKON2.EXE file to a directory of your choice.
-
- - copy the NIKON2.HLP file to either the same directory as NIKON2.EXE,
- or any directory included on the HELP statement in CONFIG.SYS.
-
- - copy the BITWARE0.DLL file to a directory of your choice. Update the
- LIBPATH statement in CONFIG.SYS to include this directory.
-
- - create a program reference for NIKON2.EXE in a folder of your choice.
- DO NOT drag the icon representing NIKON2.EXE from the file system
- (Drives window). Instead, edit the session parameters with the complete
- path name of the file.
-
- - open the Settings notebook (right mouse button on the icon), select
- the "Window" page and set the "Minimized button behaviour" to
- "Minimize window to desktop". This setting is MANDATORY for correct
- operation.
-
- - double click on the program reference icon to start the program.
-
- - optionally create a shadow of the program reference in your startup
- folder (Ctrl+Shift+Drag).
-
- - type VIEW NIKON2.INF to read program documentation. For printed
- documentation, select Print/All sections. All the information contained
- in this file is also available by invoking online help.
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- IMPORTANT NOTE
-
- There is a bug in the LaserJet printer driver as supplied with OS/2 2.0. This
- causes the first 64K of the image data to be repeated and the printer tone to
- be reversed. If you experience these symptoms, select the 'Color' option in
- the Printer options dialog box as a workaround until the driver is fixed.
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- This version of Nikon II is provided with an unlimited evaluation license not
- exceeding 21 days in duration from first use. Unregistered use beyond this
- evaluation period is in violation of this license.
-
- If you find this program useful and would like to license your copy, a fee of
- AUD $65 (approx. USD $49) for individual use or AUD $250 (approx. USD $190)
- for corporate use is payable. This amount will entitle you (or your
- corporation) to full use of current and subsequent releases of the product plus
- support via CompuServe.
-
- A software key made out in the name of an individual (or corporation) is
- returned when the program is registered. The license type and name must be
- specified when the software is registered.
-
- How to register Nikon II:
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- - Send a mail message to CompuServe 100033,340 with your Mastercard/Visa
- details (card number, full name on card and expiry date).
-
- A software key for enablement of unlimited use will be returned to your
- CompuServe id.
-
- - Send a fax to +61-6-2810175 with Mastercard/Visa particulars.
-
- The current version plus software key will be sent on 3.5 inch floppy to
- the address you specify. Delivery (by airmail) is normally 2 weeks
- from receipt of order. Add AUD $10 (approx. USD $7.50) for shipping &
- handling.
-
- - Post either Mastercard/Visa particulars or a cheque/check for the
- appropriate registration fee (in Australian currency or converted
- equivalent) to:
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- Bitware, Software & Services
- P.O. Box 3097
- Manuka A.C.T. 2603
- Australia
-
- The current version plus software key will be sent on 3.5 inch floppy
- to the address you specify. Delivery (by airmail) is normally 2 weeks
- from receipt of order. Add AUD $10 (approx. USD $7.50) for shipping &
- handling.
-
- See the inclosed file ORDER.DOC for pricing details, upgrades to Bitware's
- Galleria program etc.
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- THIS IS A SHAREWARE PROGRAM AND AS SUCH YOU ARE PERMITTED TO DISTRIBUTE IT
- WITHOUT CHARGE PROVIDED THAT ALL FILES (EXCLUDING NIKON2.KEY) ARE DISTRIBUTED
- TOGETHER, AND DUE COPYRIGHT IS OBSERVED. THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT
- ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FITNESS FOR A
- PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
-
- The Graphics Interchange Format(c) is the copyright property of CompuServe
- Incorporated. GIF(sm) is a Service Mark property of CompuServe Incorporated.
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