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.
- "-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!
Acknowledgements
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