GRAPHICS DEVELOPER WITH SLIDE SHOW 

README TEXT (software version 2.6)
Copyright (C) SKISOFT 1994-1995


INTRODUCTION:

Graphics Developer With Slide Show (GDWSS) is an application 
designed to help you browse, search, find, create, view, 
enhance, convert, and print your picture files. You can crop 
it, adjust the shading, size, orientation, placement on the 
page, aspect ratio, and save an ordered list of files to display
again or as a screen saver.  You can even reduce the color 
content and convert color images to gray scale images for 
laser printing.  GDWSS works with many different kinds of 
picture file types such as TIFF, GIF, JPEG, PICT, Raster, 
Targa, Bitmap, and more. 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

 * Microsoft Windows 3.1 and DOS 5.3 or higher
 * A hard disk and a mouse
 * 486/25 MHz or higher recommended
 * A minimum of 4 Meg of RAM; 8 Meg recommended
 * Approximately 1.5 Meg of hard disk space
 * To edit images, you'll need Windows PaintBrush or 
   another graphics editor program


GDWSS FEATURES:

 * Extensive file format support, including support for TIFF, 
   JPEG, BMP, PCX, DCX, CUT, PICT, EPS, GIF, Targa, and Sun 
   Rasterfile.
 * Extensive image manipulation and editing capabilities 
   including sharpening, blurring, line detect, emboss, mosaic, 
   filp, rotating, crop, warp and scaling, re-orienting, and 
   re-sizing.  
 * Adjust color controls such as brightness, contrast, and gamma, 
   or convert color images to black-and-white or gray scale for 
   printing.
 * Supports 8-bit palette optimization which prevents color 
   distortion.
 * MDI support allows for multiple image display and editing.
 * Easy search and selection of graphic files.
 * Graphics Slide Show.
 * Gallery display as thumbnails, and printing. 
 * Save/Load Gallery files. 
 * Accepts screen captures.
 * Works with it's own Screen Saver program.
 * Allows drag/drop from File Manager.
 * GDWSS will automatically load to any image editor.
 * Supports all Windows-compatible graphics printers.
 * HALO Imaging VBXs were developed by Media Cybernetics, 
   industry leaders in imaging technology since 1985.


INSTALLING GDWSS:

If you received one compressed file:

  1) Unzip GDWSS.ZIP or run GDWSS.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 
     GDWSS to the default or selected directory and create icons 
     in Program Manager.

The following files are installed in the same directory:

    GDWSS.EXE    
    GDWSS.HLP
    MACAWS.JPG  
    README.TXT 
    UNINSTAL.BAT    

The following files are installed in the WINDOWS directory:

    GDWSSSS.SCR
    GDWSSSS.HLP

The following files are installed in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM 
directory.  If you do not wish to use the GDWSS Screen Saver,
you can move all of these files from WINDOWS/SYSTEM to
the GDWSS directory except for CMDIALOG.VBX, THREED.VBX, and
MSGBLAST.VBX.

    CMDIALOG.VBX
    THREED.VBX 
    MSGBLAST.VBX    
    HGC.VBX
    HIC.VBX

    COMMDLG.DLL
    HIFFL.DLL
    HILCONV.DLL
    HILENH.DLL
    HILIMMGR.DLL
    HILXFORM.DLL
    IFFBMP.DLL
    IFFEPS.DLL
    IFFGIF.DLL
    IFFHCUT.DLL
    IFFJPEG.DLL
    IFFPCX.DLL
    IFFPICT.DLL
    IFFRAS.DLL
    IFFTGA.DLL
    IFFTIFF.DLL
    
GDWSS 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 Developer With Slide Show double click 
on the GDWSS icon in Program Manager created by GDWSS SETUP.EXE 
or double click on GDWSS.EXE in File Manager.  

Graphics Develeper and Slide Show are combined into one program.
You can create two seperate icons in Program Manager, one to 
start Slide Show directly and one to start Graphics Developer 
directly.  To have the Slide Show form come up first use 
"GDWSS.EXE /SS" in the command line.  To have Graphics Developer 
come up first use "GDWSS.EXE" or "GDWSS.EXE /DEV" in the command 
line.  You can also follow GDWSS.EXE with a path and file name 
and Graphics developer will be first to start with that picture 
file.  See GDWSS.HLP for more information on using GDWSS.

The Graphics Developer Screen Saver is copied to your Windows
directory.  To run it you must go to the Windows Control
Panal, click on Desktop and choose "GDWSS Scrn Svr" from the
list.  Use the Setup button to specify which .SSG gallery file
you want to use.


WHAT'S NEW

New additions from version 2.5 to version 2.6:
- Graphics Developer Filter Preview
- GDWSS Screen Saver
- Save/Load Gallery thumbnails to a file
- Sort Gallery thumbnails
- Delete Gallery thumbnails
- Change Windows Wallpaper from the Gallery
- Drag Drop picture files from File Manager to GDWSS
- Misc bug fixes


UPGRADES

Registered users of GDWSS will receive a free upgrade to version
2.6.  You should receive instructions on how to receive your
upgrade in the mail.  If you do not receive it, send me an E-mail
or a letter and we will take care of it. 


UNINSTALL

To uninstall Graphics Developer, run UNINSTAL.BAT located
in the directory GDWSS.EXE is located.  You may need to
edit the file if you specified a location other than
C:\GDWSS.  You can also manually deleting 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.  

 
SHAREWARE/REGISTRATION:

Graphics Developer With Slide Show 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 $25.  Registered users will receive the very 
latest version of the program, notification of future releases,
and 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
GDWSS.ZIP, unmodified.  


FUTURE UPDATES:

Plans for future releases include:

    1.  Adding paint features
    2.  Adding TWAIN-compatible scanning functions
    3.  User manual 
    4.  Any bug fixes.
    5.  Any other user suggestions.


TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS:

1. Format conversion problems - some formats will not convert to 
others.  Try reducing the number of colors, changing palettes, 
or going to greyscale.  For example to convert from .BMP to .JPG 
or be able to use the FILTER functions, first convert the .BMP 
to Class "True Color" or "Grayscale", then you can use FILTERS 
and /or "Save As" with a .JPG extension.

2. If you want to convert your pictures so you can edit them with 
Windows Paint Brush first make sure you convert the image class 
to Palette, if it isn't already, using the Development Toolbar 
"Convert" option.  Then use SaveAs .PCX or .BMP no compression.

3. If you bring up the .JPG files you received with GDWSS and 
they look grainy or off color, you can try to load a different 
display driver with more colors and/or a higher resolution.  You 
do this by running C:\WINDOWS\SETUP.EXE.

4. Using full screen slide show with icons from the file list may 
not work correctly if the "Keep Existing Graphics" options is 
set.  Turn this option off (located on the setup form) and try 
again. 

5. Gallery printing may not work with some HP printers.  If you 
have this problem, let me know and I will send you an update when 
the fixes are made to the HGC.VBX.

6. If you get an error during installation about not being able
to load DDEMD.DL_, don't worry about it.  You already have it
in your system.  Click OK to continue the intallation.

7. If you install all GDWSS files to the same directory and
get a file not found error, re-run GDWSS SETUP.EXE and select
the "copy to WINDOWS/SYSTEM" option or you can copy all VBX and 
DLL files in the GDWSS directory to your WINDOWS\SYSTEM 
directory and try again.  

8. GDWSS uses a lot of system resources.  If it is running too 
slow or graphics are taking too long to load, your system may not 
have enough horsepower to run this application.

9. Memory Problems - Even at 8 Meg you can run into memory 
problems with this application since it is graphics intensive.  
12 Meg or higher seems to work best.  If you have 8 Meg or less, 
limit the number of thumbnails you create and display.  Do not 
do a Find Files using a pattern of *.* which searches the entire 
hard drive.

10. GDWSS currently only supports writing to the Postscript (.EPS)
graphics format.  It will not read and display them.  

11. If you use large or high resolution graphics for your screen
saver, your PC might lock up due to lack of resources.  Be careful
how you set this up.


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
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