
GRAPHICS VIEW/PRINT V2.3 &
GRAPHICS GALLERY V3.1 

README TEXT 
Copyright (C) SKISOFT 1995-1996


INTRODUCTION:

Graphics View/Print 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 
gallery 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. 

Graphics Gallery is an application designed to help you find, 
organize, display, and print your picture files. Multiple picture 
files are displayed in a re-sizeable gallery which you can 
organize, sort, delete, and save to a file as a group so you 
can view them all again.  It can create and save thumbnail size 
picture files to decrease the time it takes to view lots of images.  
You can run a slide show from the gallery or a list of picture files. 


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

 * Microsoft Windows '95 or 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
 * Approximately 1.285 Meg of hard disk space
 * VBRUN300.DLL Visual Basic runtime program
 * 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		- Graphics View/Print Program    
    GRVP.HLP		- Graphics View/Print Help File
    README.TXT 		- Information File
    UNINSTAL.BAT	- Uninstall BAT file
    FILE_ID.DIZ    	- BBS program file description

    CMDIALOG.VBX	- VB Control for common dialogs
    THREED.VBX 		- VB Control for 3D objects
    MSGBLAST.VBX    	- VB Control for Windows Messaging
    FPTAB11.VBX    	- VB Control for Tabs
    PICCLIP.VBX    	- VB Control for Toolbar images
    HIC.VBX		- Image Control

    COMMDLG.DLL		- Common Dialogs
    HIFFL.DLL		- File Format Library
    HILCONV.DLL		- Conversion Library
    HILENH.DLL		- Enhancement Library
    HILIMMGR.DLL	- Image Memory Mang Library
    HILXFORM.DLL	- Transformation Library
    IFFBMP.DLL		- BMP File Format Library
    IFFEPS.DLL		- EPS File Format Library
    IFFFLAT.DES		- FLT Description Library
    IFFFLAT.DLL		- FLT File Format Library
    IFFGIF.DLL		- GIF File Format Library
    IFFHCUT.DLL		- CUT File Format Library
    IFFJPEG.DLL		- JPG File Format Library
    IFFPCD.DLL		- PCD File Format Library
    PCDLIB.DLL		- PCD File Format Library
    IFFPCX.DLL		- PCX File Format Library
    IFFPICT.DLL		- PCT File Format Library
    IFFRAS.DLL		- RAS File Format Library
    IFFTGA.DLL		- TGA File Format Library
    IFFTIFF.DLL		- TIF File Format Library
    
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        http://users.aol.com/skisoft1
                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.  

NOTE: If you are using Windows '95 you should not use the 
UNINSTAL.BAT.  It is best to use the Add/Remove Software Wizard 
on the Control Panel which will install and uninstall software 
loaded with Windows '95.

 
NEW WITH VERSION 2.3:

* Show all viewer toolbar options when no images.
* Show all viewer menu options when no images.
* Added better slide show controls.
* Rearranged slide show setup dialog.
* Misc fixes.
 
NEW WITH VERSION 2.2:

* Improved image windows positioning.
* More cut/copy/paste features.
* Improved zoom controls.
* Image information on request.
* Other misc extras.
* Misc fixes.
 
NEW WITH VERSION 2.1:

* Image printing allowed when image has no file name.
* Resize custom size default fix.
* Ask before saving existing file name.
* Misc fixes.
 
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.

Registered users will receive:
 * The very latest version of the program
 * Free downloaded upgrades
 * 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:

    SkiSoft Shareware
    3499 223rd Street SW
    Brier, WA  98036

Feel free to copy and distribute the unregistered version of
GRVP.ZIP, unmodified.


AVAILABLE PURCHASE OPTIONS:

Graphics VP Deluxe with Graphics Gallery.............. $20 
Graphics VP Deluxe Only............................... $15 
Graphics View/Print with Graphics Gallery............. $15 
Graphics View/Print Only.............................. $10  
Graphics Gallery Only................................. $10 
GVPG upgrade to Graphics VP Deluxe.................... $ 5
GGSS or GRVP upgrade to Graphics VP Deluxe............ $10 

Graphics VP Deluxe adds extra features to Graphics View/Print 
like Twain compatible acquire, Bilevel class support, and
image enhancement features like flip, rotate, sharpen, blur,
contrast, brighten, and more.  You can download Graphics VP 
Deluxe from America Online by searching the software libraries 
for GVPD30.ZIP or SkiSoft.  Or from CompuServe by going to the 
EDRIVE Forum and searching the libraries for GVPD30.ZIP. 
 
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.  
Search for one of the following Registration IDs: 
 
Graphics View/Print: 8311
Graphics Gallery: 8313
Graphics View/Print with Graphics Gallery: 8314  
Graphics VP Deluxe with Graphics Gallery: 10542  

You will receive a User ID and Authorization Code by E-mail 
(usually within 24 - 48 hours) and a disk with the most recent
version will be mailed to you.


LICENSE INFORMATION:

This program is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it with your 
friends, but do not give it away altered or as part of another 
system.  If you find this program useful and continue to use it 
after 30 days, you must make a registration payment to SkiSoft 
Shareware for the fee specified on the registration form found in 
the program's help file.  The fee will license one copy for use on 
any 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.  Site-License 
arrangements may be made by contacting SkiSoft Shareware.

Anyone distributing this program for any kind of remuneration must 
first contact SkiSoft Shareware at the address contained in the help 
file for authorization.

SkiSoft Shareware 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 Shareware 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 Shareware, 
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 Shareware 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 
Shareware 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.