GRAPHICS VIEW/PRINT README TEXT (software version 2.0) Copyright (C) SKISOFT 1995 INTRODUCTION: Graphics View/Print (GRVP) is an application designed to help you view, print, capture, convert, and resize picture files. Supports class conversion to Gray Scale, Palette, and True Color. You can reduce image file size using different file compression formats such as LZW, RLE, CCITT, and JPEG. There are built in links to other graphics programs such as image editors and thumbnail displays. GRVP works with many different kinds of picture file types such as BMP, PCX, TIF, GIF, JPG, PIC, PCD, FLT, RAS, TGA, CUT and more. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: * Microsoft Windows 3.1 and DOS 5.3 or higher * A hard disk and a mouse * 386/25 MHz or higher recommended * A minimum of 4 Meg of RAM * To edit images, you'll need Windows PaintBrush or another graphics editor program GRVP FEATURES: * Extensive file formats supported: JPG, TIF, GIF, BMP, DIB, CUT, TGA, DCX, PCX, PCT, PCD, FLT, RLE, PIC, RAS, IM8. * File format conversion support: Gray Scale, Palette, True Color. * File Compression methods LZW, RLE, CCITT, JPEG * Zoom and Resize control. * Image Printing with sizing, print dither, and smoothing. * Supports 8-bit palette optimization which prevents color distortion. * Image clip control for cut/copy/paste. * MDI support allows for multiple image display. * Accepts screen captures. * Allows drag/drop from File Manager. * GRVP will automatically load an image to any image editor. * HALO Imaging VBXs were developed by Media Cybernetics, industry leaders in imaging technology since 1985. INSTALLING GRVP: If you received one compressed file: 1) Unzip GRVP##.ZIP or run GRVP##.EXE from DOS or Windows File Manager to expand the files. If you received a disk with all of the compressed files or after expanding the files: 2) Run SETUP.EXE which will uncompress the files and install GRVP to the default or selected directory and create icons in Program Manager. The following files are installed in the same directory: GRVP.EXE GRVP.HLP README.TXT UNINSTAL.BAT FILE_ID.DIZ CMDIALOG.VBX THREED.VBX MSGBLAST.VBX HIC.VBX COMMDLG.DLL HIFFL.DLL HILCONV.DLL HILENH.DLL HILIMMGR.DLL HILXFORM.DLL IFFBMP.DLL IFFEPS.DLL IFFFLAT.DES IFFFLAT.DLL IFFGIF.DLL IFFHCUT.DLL IFFJPEG.DLL IFFPCD.DLL IFFPCX.DLL IFFPICT.DLL IFFRAS.DLL IFFTGA.DLL IFFTIFF.DLL GRVP is written in Visual Basic Ver 3.0. You will need the runtime DLL for Visual Basic: VBRUN300.DLL. This may not come with your copy but can be downloaded from most online services. If you have installation problems, send me an EMail on: CompuServe 73042,3371 America Online Skibby Internet 73042,3371@compuserve.com Skibby@aol.com GETTING STARTED: To begin using Graphics View/Print double click on the GRVP icon in Program Manager created by GRVP SETUP.EXE or double click on GRVP.EXE in File Manager. You can follow GRVP.EXE with a path and file name and Graphics View/Print will start up with that picture file. See GRVP.HLP for more information on using GRVP. UNINSTALL To uninstall Graphics View/Print, run UNINSTAL.BAT located in the same directory GRVP.EXE is located. You may need to edit the file if you specified a location other than C:\GRVP. You can also manually delete the program files listed above. You probably do not want to delete CMDIALOG.VBX, THREED.VBX, or COMMDLG.DLL from your Windows\System direcory. They may be used by other programs. NEW WITH VERSION 2.0: * Read/Write support for Scientific Flat File (.FLT) image format. * Read only support for Kodak PhotoCD (.PCD) image format. * New UNDO feature. * New Zoom control. * Better MDI window positioning. * Scrollbar display control. * Added image clip option for cut/copy/paste. * Display of Compression and clip information. * Paste special effects option. * Path to thumbnail gallery program. * Misc fixes. SHAREWARE/REGISTRATION: Graphics View/Print is a shareware program. You may use it for a trial period of up to 30 days. After that time, you must register your copy of the program. The registration fee is $15. Registered users will receive: * The very latest version of the program * The companion program: Graphics Gallery * Notification of future releases * Full online support To register your copy: run the program and when the About form is displayed, click on the Register button and a registration form will be displayed. Click on the Print Topic button to print out a registration form. Fill out the registration form and mail it with your payment to the address on the form. You will be mailed the most recent, registered version of Grahics Developer. If you do not use the registration form, send your name and address and check or money order to: Mike Skibeness 3499 223rd Street SW Brier, WA 98036 Feel free to copy and distribute the unregistered version of GRVP.ZIP, unmodified. OTHER AVAILABLE PURCHASE OPTIONS: Graphics View/Print and Graphics Gallery can also be purchased separately. Graphics View/Print Only ............................. $10 Graphics Gallery Only ................................ $10 Ask us about special prices when purchasing multiple licenses! COMPUSERVE REGISTRATION: If you have a CompuServe account, you can use the on-line software registration service. This service will charge your CompuServe account, and will automatically send SkiSoft an e-mail message notifying us that you have registered Graphics Gallery. To use this service, go to the SWREG forum on CompuServe. You will receive a User ID and Authorization Code by E-mail (usually within 24 - 48 hours). LICENSE INFORMATION: Each copy of the program may be used on only one computer at any one time. If used on a network system, each user is considered to be using a distinct copy of the licensed program whether or not he or she is actually using it. SKISOFT, Inc. warrants that for a period of ninety days from the date of delivery of the licensed program, the program, if unmodified by the Licensee, will perform in substantial conformity with the user documentation. SKISOFT, Inc. does not warrant that the licensed program is free from coding errors. Any modifications to the licensed program shall thereafter be licensed AS IS. The above warranty does not apply to the extent that any failure of the licensed program to perform as warranted is caused by the licensed program being (1) not used in accordance with the user documentation, or (2) modified by any person other than authorized SKISOFT, Inc. personnel. LICENSOR MAKES AND LICENSEE RECEIVES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The total liability of SKISOFT, Inc. for any claim or damage arising out of the use of the licensed program or otherwise related to this license shall be limited to direct damages which shall not exceed the license fee(s) which have been paid by Licensee to SKISOFT, Inc. for the specific client project which is the subject of such claim or damage. IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE FOR ADDITIONAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE LICENSED PROGRAM, EVEN IF LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. UNISYS Corporation TIFF-LZW/GIF-LZW Software Patent License Grant: Unisys herby grants to Licensee SkiSoft Shareware a non-exclusive, worldwide license under the Licensed Patent (with no right to sublicense) restricted to the Field of Use to make, have made, use, sell or otherwise transfer Licensed Software to End users either directly or via Third Parties. GIF/TIFF - LZW Capability Licensed under U.S. Patent No. 4,558,302 and foreign counterparts by UNISYS Corp.