dLetter now allows any field other than the first (address) field to display graphics
images. The images may be stored in files in the database directory, using .CLP,
.BMP, .DIB, .PCX, .WMF or .TIF formats. Each image file may be selected by
pushing the IMAGE button in the field block editor. See the HELP system for details.
Note that only standard (public) TIF format records may be imported. Private
record formats defined by some manufacturers for their own purposes will not
be interpretted by dLetter.
Professional version:
Since the manual was written colour has been added to text, boxes and lines;
colour may be specified by selecting the Colour button in the Font Properties
or Line size dialogs and choosing from one of the colours available on your Windows
system. Of course, colours will only show as colour on a colour printer; on some
black and white printers (eg. PostScript) colour will be reproduced as shades of grey,
while on others all colours other that white will be reproduced as black.
Version 2.3
dLetter Professional has been upgraded to include additional barcode types not described
in the manual. Please see Barcode types in the HELP system for details.
The Barcode dialog now includes a check box for optionally including in the text
display check digits for those codes for which such digits are optional. This is in
addition to the check box for including the check digit within the barcode.
Professional version: Rectangle/Box elements may now have a colour background
set. Select the element and choose EDIT SELECTION from the EDIT menu.
Version 2.4
Text within fixed text blocks may now be aligned (left, right or centre) through the
text alignment dialog, accessed by choosing Format Selection from the EDIT menu
when a text block is selected.
The Snap grid may be made visible (in Printer and Maximise views) through the snap dialog. The grid is drawn using the Border colour set in the Background colour dialog.
Professional version: Barcodes for EAN/ISSN/ISBN and UPC now created in
standard format.
Version 2.5
Text blocks, Sequence blocks and Date blocks may be rotated left or right
when using TrueType fonts. Orientation may be specified in the Text Format dialog
invoked by choosing Format Selection on the Edit menu.
Graphics and Barcodes (Pro versions) are now handled in DLL libraries.
Professional version: Barcodes may now be rotated left or right with correct