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- Eckler CopyImage 1.1 Copyright (c) 1998 Eckler Software.
-
- CopyImage is a light weight COM-based DLL control that can convert
- graphic images to image files (wmf/emf/bmp to gif/bmp). Graphic images
- can be resized during the conversion. This allows image resizing
- without distortion when converting Metafiles. CopyImage has a file
- to file interface and a binary to file interface. From VB you can
- create a gif copy of any control's Picture property using the binary
- interface. With CopyImage you can create WEB documents on the fly and
- create a gif file that is larger than the screen.
-
- This release includes the following files:
-
- cimage.dll Eckler CopyImage Control
- metagif.dll 16 bit dynamic link library
- metagif32.dll 32 bit dynamic link library
- readme.txt
- cidemo.exe CopyImage VB5 demo
- cidemo.frm VB5 form
- cidemo.frx
- cidemo.vbp VB5 project
- cidemo.vbw
- eckler.bmp bitmap file
- bird.emf enhansed windows metafile
- coins.wmf windows metafile
-
- This release still includes the 16 and 32 bit MetaGif DLL for people
- who want to use standard api calls. But, the 16 bit DLL will be
- supported as is, no new updates. See our web site for MetaGif
- documentation and demos.
-
- The cidemo program is a simple example of how to use CopyImage.
- The program will show you how to use the CopyFile and CopyPicture
- methods. CopyImage has properties for setting gif options such
- as - background color, transparent background and interlaced.
- The demo uses default settings - background is white, background
- is transparent and output is interlaced. Note, the PictureBox's
- Picture property can be a *.bmp, *.wmf or a *.emf file.
- You can use Microsoft Word to view metafiles and gif file results.
- CopyImage is fully documented at our web site listed below.
-
- This demo assumes you have already installed VB5 Professional or higher.
- You must also register the cimage.dll. One way to register cimage.dll
- is to use the Components Dialog's Browse button in VB5. Another way
- is to use regsvr32.exe (version 4.00.1381 or newer).
-
- The conversion from metafile to gif is fast, but conversion time
- is directly proportional to the size of the gif file. CopyImage memory
- usage depends on what color display settings you are using. A 24 bit
- color display would use 3 times more memory than a 8 bit color display.
-
- CopyImage uses the default display settings when converting graphic images.
- If you want the same results between Win95 and WinNT the display
- mode setting must be identical. For example, if you are using 24 bit
- color on Win95 you must use the 24 bit color setting on WinNT. This
- requirement is also true for two different PCs. If you create wmf
- files on one PC and do conversions to gif on another PC make sure the
- display mode setting are the same for both machines.
-
- If you are familiar with our MetaGif product, CopyImage is COM replacement
- for the 32 bit MetaGif DLL. MetaGif is a standard DLL library not a COM
- object. Since CopyImage is a COM object or ActiveX control, CopyImage has
- the advantage of being used in more applications or containers such as VB,
- Internet Explorer 4.0 and IIS Active Server Pages. If you want to purchase
- CopyImage please see our web site listed below for order information.
-
-
- David E. Suffield
- Eckler Software
- 620 NE 101st Court
- Vancouver WA 98664
-
- dsuffiel@ecklersoft.com
- www.ecklersoft.com
-
- Do you want to copy other control images, like MSChart, Calendar, Label,
- TextBox and ListBox to gif or bmp file? You can do this with our Eckler
- CopyCom Control. Generally if you can load a control into Internet
- Explorer 4.0 or higher it can be used with CopyCom. See our CopyCom/MSChart
- ASP demo at www.worldaccessnet.com/~dsuffiel/copycom.html.
-
- The author of this program accepts no responsibility for damages
- resulting from the use of this product and makes no warranty or
- representation, either express or implied, including but not limited
- to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
- purpose. This software is provided "AS IS", and you, its user, assume
- all risks when using it.
-
- History:
- 1.0 Converted from 32 bit MetaGif 2.3.
-
- 1.1 Removed LZW compression which is patented by Unisys. Added Run Length
- Encoding which still maintains compatibility with normal LZW-based GIF
- decoders.
-