This is the README.TXT file for GrabClip v1.0 from InfoComm(UK) Ltd.


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GrabClip is written in Microsoft Visual Basic(tm). You will require 
VBRUN100.DLL to run GrabClip. VBRUN100.DLL is normally obtainable 
from the same sources where you have obtained GrabClip v1.0.

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What is GrabClip v1.0?
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GrabClip v1.0 is a utility to save bitmaps on the clipboard to disk 
automatically.

When GrabClip v1.0 is activated, any bitmaps copied onto the 
clipboard, will be saved to the hard disk.

This is useful in situations where there is a need, for example, to 
take a series of screenshots of your application, to produce either 
documentation for the application, or demonstration screens. 


How to use GrabClip v1.0?
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Install and run GrabClip v1.0, and choose 'Start' from the File menu. 
Run your application and hit the 'Print Screen' key at an appropriate 
point, and the application screen would be copied to the clipboard as 
a bitmap. GrabClip v1.0 would then save the bitmap to the hard disk 
and clear the clipboard for another bitmap. 

Repeat this at various points as your application runs and you will 
have a set of bitmap files of screenshots of your application, ready 
to be included into your documentation, or demonstration program.

When you are done, choose 'Stop' from the File menu, and GrabClip 
v1.0 will be de-activated.

The 'Options' item on the File menu sets up the directory where 
GrabClip v1.0 will save the bitmap files. The files are saved under 
the filenames "GChhmmss.BMP" where 'hh' is the current hour (0-23), 
'mm' the current minute (0-59) and 'ss' the current second (0-59). 
Thus a bitmap 'grabbed' from the clipboard at the time of 15:45:33 
will be saved as "GC154533.BMP".


Limitations
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At the present, because of the file naming convention, the time 
resolution of GrabClip v1.0 is 1 second. If two bitmaps are copied to 
the clipboard in quick succesion, the later bitmap's filename may 
overwrite the first, if they are both saved within the same second. 
This limitation will be addressed in a later version. Obviously, 
bitmaps grabbed on different days at the same time will also clash on 
the filenames.


Installation
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GrabClip v1.0 is normally distributed as a compressed file in the 
PKWare's ZIP format. Make a convenient sub-directory for GrabClip 
v1.0 and unzip the files there. Add GrapClip v1.0 as a new program 
items to Program Manager (or equivalent), and that's it.


Warranties, licencing and distribution
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The use of GrabClip v1.0 is subject to the following terms and 
conditions.

GrabClip v1.0 is copyrighted material, but there is no fee payable 
for its use. You may use GrabClip v1.0 on a permanent basis provided 
you do not violate the protection afforded the licensed software by 
the copyright laws, and you agree to the terms of the license 
agreement. 

InfoComm(UK) Ltd. does not warrant that the licensed software will 
meet your requirements or that the operation of the software will be 
uninterrupted or error free.  

Any implied warranties including any warranties of merchantability or 
fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the term of express 
warranties. 

The warranties set forth herewith are in lieu of any and all other 
express or implied warranties, whether oral, written, or implied.

InfoComm(UK) Ltd. is not responsible for any problems or damage 
caused by the licensed software that may result from using the 
licensed software. This includes, but is not limited to, computer 
hardware, computer software, operating systems, and any computer or 
computing accessories. 

The end user agrees not to hold InfoComm(UK) Ltd. liable for any 
problems arising from the use of the software.

InfoComm(UK) Ltd. shall not in any case be liable for any special, 
incidental, consequential, indirect or other similar damages arising 
from any breach of these warranties even if InfoComm(UK) Ltd. or its 
agents or distributors have been advised of the possibility of such 
damages.

You are granted a license to copy and distribute GrabClip v1.0 only 
for the use of others subject to the terms of this software license 
agreement described herein, and the conditions described below are 
met:

GrabClip v1.0 must be copied in an unmodified form and must contain 
the following files:

	GRABCLIP.EXE
	README.TXT
    
No fee, charge or other compensation may be accepted or requested by 
anyone without the express written permission of InfoComm(UK) Ltd.

Shareware or public domain disk distributors may not charge a fee for 
GrabClip v1.0 itself. However you may include GrabClip v1.0 on a disk 
for which you charge a nominal distribution fee. 

Operators of electronic bulletin board systems may post GrabClip v1.0  
for downloading by their users without written permission only as 
long  as the above conditions are met.  A fee may be charged for 
access to the BBS as long as no SPECIFIC fee is charged for 
downloading GrabClip v1.0 files.



GrabClip v1.0 Source Code
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GrabClip v1.0 source code may be ordered from InfoComm(UK) Ltd. by 
sending the order form below, and a cheque for 9.95 (plus V.A.T. for 
UK orders). Price includes postage and packing.


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