SBJV: Jpeg Image Viewer
(C) Scott M Baker
Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to display jpeg, bmp, tga (and possibly
other) image files on your computer screen. Several special features are
included, such as a slideshow mode, ability to stretch images to fit full
screen, and a visual picture index.
This program is designed to be a companion to SBNews/Newsbot, my nntp
download & decode program, although SBNews is not necessary for operation
of SBJV.
- 16-bit (Windows 3.1) Version: SBJV16xx.ZIP (xx denotes version
number)
- 32-bit (Windows 95) Version: SBJV32xx.ZIP (xx denotes version number
- Slideshow mode: Display images automaticly onscreen. Can be
set to forward, reverse, or random order.
- Encrypted Images: You may encrypt your image files with the enclosed
ENCRYPT.EXE utility and use SBJV to view the encrypted files, protecting
them from undesired viewers.
- Visual Index: a 4x4 scrollable grid of thumbnail images -- useful to
find a picture when you don't know the name, or as an overview of your image
collection
- One-click file categorization.
- JVIEW.EXE: Executable; what you need to run to get the program
to work.
- JVIEW.HTM: Documentation in HTML format (read with your browser)
- JVIEW.DOC: Documentation in plain-ASCII format (read with any plain
ascii text editor)
- BWCC.DLL (16-bit) or BWCC32.DLL (32-bit): Borlands Custom-Control DLL
library; used to support SBJV's grey dialog boxes.
- FILE_ID.DIZ: Brief description file; useful for bbs distribution
- REGISTER.HTM: Registration info in HTML format
- REGISTER.DOC: Registration info in plain-ASCII format
- README.1ST: General information on documentation & archives
- ENCRYPT.EXE: Standalone utility, Used to encrypt files on disk
- DECRYPT.EXE: Standalone utility, Used to decrypt files on disk
Here are some very quick notes on installing and using SBJV:
Installation:
- Unzip the distribution archive into the directory of your choice.
Running:
- Run JVIEW.EXE -- this can be done in various ways - from the
Win-95 command prompt, the Windows Explorer (and/or file manager), the Windows
Run Program command, etc.
- Along the right hand side will be a directory and file listing. You may
double-click entries in the directory listing to change working directories,
or double click filenames in the file list to view an image
- The "Index" button may be used to open up the visual index.
The visual index mode may be accessed by pushing the Index button
while you are in a directory containing pictures. When activated, it will
display a grid of thumbnail images, which are generated automatically by
SBJV based on the images in the current directory.
Double clicking on any image will cause the large viewer to display the
image.
SBJV was designed to allow easy one-click categorization of images.
To use the categorization features, do the following:
- Under the "Options" pull-down menu, select "Display Categorization
Pane". This will enable a vertical panel along the right side of the screen.
- On the categorization panel, use the "Add/Edit" button to add new categories
to the list. For each category, type in the category name and the physical
directory location.
- Once you have finished setting up your categories, you may click on any
category to automatically move the current image to that location.
- "-i INI_FILE_NAME". Sets the name of the INI file
to use. By default, SBJVuses the file newsbot.ini in your windows directory.
Specifying a filename here will cause newsbot to use the file under that
name in newsbot's home directory. For example "JView -i
jview1.ini" would use the filename "news1.ini" in newsbot's home
directory.
"-noabout"
. Omits display of the about dialog on startup
of SBJV. Note: Only supported in registered version!
I would like to thank the following people for their help, support,
or contributions to SBNews/Newsbot and SBJV:
- The many people who've helped me beta-test!
- The Independent JPEG Group
- The ISO Jpeg Standards Committee
- Brian Kantor & Phil Lapsley (RFC977)
- S. Barber (NNTP Extensions document)
- The Papa winsock site
- The Tucows winsock site
- Lars Magne Ingebrigtsen, "Notes on News"
SBJV is a shareware program and as such, you are only granted
the right to operate it for a limited time to evaluate it's performance.
Continued usage requires registration in the amount of $15.00.
For information on registration, please see REGISTER.DOC (or REGISTER.HTM).
US-Mail:
Scott M. Baker
2241 W Labriego
Tucson, Az 85741
United States of America
My Bulletin board:
The Not-Yet-Named BBS
(520) 544-4655 (USR Dual 14.4k)
(520) 797-8573 (USR Sportster 28.8k)
Email:
smbaker@primenet.com
My Homepage:
http://www.primenet.com/~smbaker
Find the latest SBNews/Newsbot at this address:
http://www.primenet.com/~smbaker/sbnews/sbnews.html
Find the latest SBJV at this address:
http://www.primenet.com/~smbaker/sbjv/sbjv.html
- Version 1.0
- Split SBJV from SBNews to form a standalone utility
- Initial public release
- Version 1.1
- Fixed problem with 256-color mode
- Fixed File:Exit command causing crash (well, it did exit!)
- Fixed scrollbars shutting off when scrolled all the way down
- Added categorization system to jpeg viewer
- Toggles for categorization and directory panes
- Version 1.2
- Changed ICON to reflect program name
- Misc small bug fixes
- 32-bit packing in 32-bit version
- Documentation update for categorization & visual index modes