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- README.TXT File
- README file for VideoSoft vsView, Version 1.06
- (C) Copyright VideoSoft, 1994
-
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- This document describes the release notes for version 1.06 of the
- VideoSoft vsView custom VBX controls.
-
- NOTE: VideoSoft improves its manuals at the time of reprinting,
- so some of the information in this file may already be included in
- your manuals. We suggest you print this document and attach it to
- the manual.
-
- VideoSoft
- 2625 Alcatraz Avenue, Suite 271
- Berkeley, California 94705
- Phone (510) 547-7295
- FAX (510) 547-1084
- Internet: 71552,3052@compuserve.com
- Compuserve Tech Support: at the CIS prompt type "go videosoft"
- Compuserve Orders: at the CIS prompt type "go swreg"
- vsView product ID 3244 ($99 + s&h)
- vsVBX product ID 1084 ($45 + s&h)
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- New features in Version 1.06 (see the VSVIEW.HLP file for details
- on each item):
-
- **** New ResetDC Event ******************************************
-
- * This new event gets triggered at the proper time to do a
- ResetDC call. This is useful when using external libraries to
- call the ExtDeviceMode function.
-
- **** New Features and Fixes *************************************
-
- * Allows user to change Orientation within a job
- this works fine when printing. when previewing, must change
- control size with code.
-
- * Fixed bug with IndentLeft across page breaks
-
- * Make sure that the Error event is fired after clicking
- on the Abort window.
-
- * Works with DIBs and non DIBs for postcript printers.
-
-
- *************************************************************
-
-
- New features in Version 1.05 (see the VSVIEW.HLP file for details
- on each item):
-
- **** New Licensing Scheme ******************************************
- In response to numerous user requests, we have changed our licensing
- scheme:
-
- You no longer have to distribute the LIC file with your compiled
- applications. As long as you have the LIC file installed on your
- machine when you compile an application, vsView will not look for
- a license file when you run it. This will simplify your installation
- process and reduce the potential for version conflicts on your
- users' machines.
-
- This also makes the VSVIEW.DEV file obsolete. It's not needed
- anymore, and that's why you won't find it on the distribution
- diskettes.
-
- In short:
- 1) Forget the DEV files.
- 2) DO NOT DISTRIBUTE THE LIC FILE WITH YOUR APPLICATIONS!!!!
-
- **** New features **************************************************
- vsPrinter:
- * Added NPorts and Ports() property array
- This allows you to distinguish printers with same name connected
- to different ports (common on networks).
- Note that NPorts and Ports() refer to the CURRENT printer, so
- NPorts will be 1 most of the time. For example, if the current
- device is an HP LaserJet IV which is connected to ports "LPT1:"
- and "LPT2:", then
- vsPrinter.Device is "HP LaserJet IV",
- vsPrinter.NPorts is 2,
- vsPrinter.Ports(0) is "LPT1:", and
- vsPrinter.Ports(1) is "LPT2:".
- The code below selects the HP LaserJet IV connected to "LPT2:"
- vsPrinter.Device = "HP LaserJet IV"
- vsPrinter.Port = "LPT2:" ' the Port property is now read/write
-
- * Added actions to print all preview pages at once (but print
- quality of metafiles will degrade somewhat)
-
- vsInForm
- * Added "Locked" setting to the FrameSizing property (so user can't
- move the window)
-
- **** Bug fixes *****************************************************
- vsPrinter:
- * Did not print files directly (Action = 1) (oops). Now it does.
- * Got rid of flicker when AbortWindow = False
- * Fixed reentrancy problem that could cause GPF's when trying
- start printing a document while another was still being printed.
-
- vsDraw:
- * Did not copy picture to clipboard (Action = 5). Now it does.
- * Picture property ignored ScaleLeft/ScaleTop. Not anymore.
-
- **** Miscellaneous improvements ************************************
- vsView:
- * Improved documentation
- * Included table shading example in demo app.
-
- vsPrinter:
- * Made FileName property persistent (can be saved to disk)
-
- vsInForm:
- * Added FrameButtons property to get closer-to-Chicago look.
- * Improved painting.
- * Made OnTop persistent across minimize/restore
- * Made 3D effects sensitive to system colors
-
- **** Acknowledgement ***********************************************
- The VideoSoft development team thanks the users who reported
- problems and suggested improvements to this product. We will keep
- listening to you and working to improve the quality and usefulness
- of our tools.
-