Welcome to ArcImage version 1.0

This file contains a brief summary of the what is contained in this
release along with information to help you get started.

ArcImage is an "image"-based database that allows you to easily 
collect and organize image data from various sources and in serveral 
different formats. 

Highlights of ArcImage v1.0 include:
- Background image compression
- Support for PCX, BMP, GIF, TIF, Targa, DCX, WPG, EPS,... 
- Batch Importing
- Drag-n-Drop support
- Import "preview"
- Thumbnail catalog printing
- Support for vector graphics
- Enhanced JPEG support (8 and 24-bit color)
- Support for Microsoft Video for Windows (.AVI) files
- Allows sound (.WAV) files to be attached to each image
- Support for OLE (as a client)
- Improved print functions

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 3.1, 386+ computer, 4mb+ RAM, Hard Hisk
Microsoft MCI Video driver (optional)
Microsoft MCI Audio driver (optional)
SVGA video card (recommeded)

INSTALLATION
If you haven't already run the installation program, you can do so 
by selecting RUN from the "Files" pulldown menu in the Program 
Manager and entering A:\INSTALL.

During installation setup, ArcImage checks to see if you have the 
Microsoft Video for Windows (MVW) drivers installed. If not, you 
are given the option to install the runtime version of MVW. 
After the MVW setup is complete, you will be given the opportunity 
to restart Windows. Doing so is not absolutely necessary but highly 
recommended. If you do restart Windows you will need to run the 
install program again.

RUNNING
Once installation is complete, you are ready to run ArcImage. The main
window consists of little more than a pulldown menu. Select the Files/Open
menu item and open up the SAMPLE.BIF file to see an example of the type 
of data ArcImage is capable of managing.

HELP
The documention for ArcImage consists of the Help File. Press F1 at any time
during the execution of the program to get context-sensitive information.

TECH SUPPORT
If you experience any difficulty installing or running ArcImage, please 
contact Tech Support.

Better Maps Software
920 Sycamore ave #49
Vista, Ca. 92083
(619) 598-1323 voice/FAX,  [76307,2411] compuserve


If you have just completed a disk installation, the following text represents 
a log of such action:
