WinClip 3.0 Shareware Version Help

LICENSE INFORMATION
WinClip is a shareware program. You may use this program for a trial period of no more than 30 days. If you then continue to use the program, you must register your copy. To register, give the OsoSoft Information command in the Help menu. Fill out the order blank and send it with the registration fee to the address shown on the blank. Registered users receive full support, the latest version, a printed manual, and notification of upgrades. Unregistered users receive minimal support and are not entitled to telephone support.

FILE MENU

[Exit] This command exits WinClip, with a confirmation box.

[Set Paint Program] WinClip lets you load the on-screen image into your favorite graphics program. The default program is Windows PaintBrush. If you want to use another editor, give this command, and enter the complete path and filename for the editor you want to use. 

HELP MENU

[Help with WinClip] This command opens the Help window. On the left, you'll see a topic list, with help information on the right. To view help on a topic, simply click on that topic in the topic list. To return to your program, click the {Exit} button.

[About] This command displays version information about WinClip, along with complete contact information for OsoSoft.

[OsoSoft Program Information] OsoSoft publishes several other program which may interest you. For information on those products, or to register WinClip, give this command. To see information on a product, click the [Info] button next to that product's name. To order, fill out the order blank. To print the form, just click the {Print} button. To return to WinClip, click the {Cancel} button.

VIEWING IMAGES
Select the drive and directory where your images are stored, using normal Windows techniques. To view an individual file, click once on the filename. The image will appear in the viewing box to the right. Above the viewing box, you'll see the complete path and filename, its size, and the bit count of the image.

Viewing Options
Three option buttons let you choose whether to view BMP, PCX files or both in the file selection list. 

Color Translation
If you're viewing an 8 or 24-bit image on a monitor which cannot display all the available colors, WinClip will do its best to display the colors or gray tones. 

Scrolling Images
You can scroll to view different parts of large images by using the scroll bars.

Selecting Images
To select consecutive images in the file list box, hold down the left mouse button and drag the highlight over the files you want to select. To select filenames which are not consecutive, hold down the <Ctrl> key while you click or drag on as many filenames as you like. 

ZOOMING IMAGES
To view the current image in a larger or smaller size, click the [Zoom] button. In the dialog box, type in the percentage of zoom you want. You can view any magnification or reduction from 10% to 500%, depending on the original size of the image. The current Zoom percentage always appears on the [Zoom] button. The Zoom factor you select applies to printed images as well as to the screen. 

STEPPING THROUGH IMAGES
To step through the images in the current list, one at a time, click the [StepThru] button. You'll see each image, with a 2-second interval. To cancel, click the [Cancel Print] button.

PRINTING IMAGES
WinClip lets you print your images in three ways. 

[Print Image] Prints the current image at the current magnification.

[Print All Files] Prints all images in the file list. Each image will appear on the screen as it is sent to the printer. Images are printed in their natural size on the printer. For larger or smaller images, choose another Zoom percentage.

[Print Selected] Prints all images selected in the file list. The format is the same as when you print all files. The [Zoom] button works here as well.

EDITING IMAGES
The default editor is Windows PaintBrush, but you can choose any editor you wish in the File/Set Paint Program menu, as described above.

To load an image for editing, select a file in the file list, then click the [Edit Image] button. When you exit the graphics program, you'll return automatically to WinClip. Reselect the file to view the changes you've made. You can also edit an image by double-clicking on either the filename or the viewing window.

MANAGING IMAGE FILES
One of WinClip's most powerful features is its ability to manage image files. You can delete one or more files, copy files to another directory or disk, or move the files to another location. 

[Copy] To copy one file or all the files you've selected in the file list, click this button. A dialog box will appear. Type in the destination drive and directory, then click [OK]. 

[Move] This button works exactly like the [Copy] button, but once the files are copied to the destination directory, they are deleted from their current directory. A dialog box will ask you to confirm this operation. 

[Delete] Deletes the currently selected files. You'll be asked to confirm your action. Be very careful not to accidentally delete files you may not want to delete.

WINCLIP TIPS AND HINTS

Image Size
The size of a printed image depends on the printer's resolution. A 300 X 300  pixel image will print as a 1-inch square on most laser printers. If you want a larger printout, use the [Zoom] button to increase the magnification.

Invalid Image Formats
If you encounter an "Invalid Image Format" error, you can safely assume that the image will cause problems in many other programs. Try loading the image into a graphics program, then save it in another format to avoid later problems. 

Printer Selection
WinClip always uses the current default printer setup, but forces the printer into portrait mode before printing. Make sure you have the correct printer driver installed as the default before running WinClip.

Print Format
WinClip prints its sheets with a 1.25" margin. This allows you to use a three-hole punch on the pages and store them for quick reference.

Color Printing
On color printers, you should see color images in color. However, this depends on your printer driver settings and on the abilities of your printer.

Image Quality
WinClip makes every attempt to display images as well as it can. However, if you try to display a 24-bit color image on a 16-bit display, you'll get far less color definition. The printout will reflect the display's colors, not the colors in the image. For best results, use a display mode which matches the images you're cataloging.

Move and Delete
Be careful with the [Move] and [Delete] commands. Make sure the files you have selected are the ones you want to move or delete. 

DISCLAIMER
Neither OsoSoft nor WinClip is responsible for errors caused by your video display or printer driver! If you experience problems when using WinClip, such as unexplained crashes or General Protection Faults, your first suspect should be your display or printer driver. WinClip does nothing out of the ordinary while displaying or printing images. The program has been thoroughly tested with correctly functioning video and printer drivers.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE
WinClip and its documentation are Copyright, 1991, 1992, 1993 by George Campbell and OsoSoft. All rights reserved.
