README.TXT for HTML Imager 1.0 [30 September 1996]
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Welcome to HTML Imager!

Introduction
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HTML Imager produces web pages showing all GIF
and/or JPG pictures from the directory you select.
Each picture is shown together with its file name
(alphabetical order) and  size. You can also
select different background colours or patterns
to test the appearance of each image under the
chosen conditions.

HTML Imager makes it easy to catalogue large 
collections of web design pictures or to
produce on-line photo albums. It can also be
used to view pictures stored in the cache
produced by browsers such as Netscape or
MS Internet Explorer.

This program is Freeware! Thank you for sending
me a message (E-mail, postcard, ...) if you find
it useful.


Key Features
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* No need to understand HTML to use this
  program.
* Creates HTML document based on image files (GIF
  and/or JPG in selected directory.
* Options let you define a background colour or
  pattern to use in the HTML document.
* Click the View button, and you will see the
  HTML document in your web browser.
* Option to change the base URL (local by default)
  to that of your web server. This makes it easy
  to publish the resulting document on the web.


Installation
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There is no special procedure to follow. Just place
the program and its associated files in the Windows
directory or wherever you prefer.

- Windows 3.1 users:
If you want to add HTML Imager to one of your Program
Manager groups, the easiest way to do it is with
File Manager. Just select the file HTML-IMG.EXE and
drag it from File Manager to the group where you would
like its icon to appear. You can also run the program
by double-clicking on it from File Manager. 

- Windows 95 users:
The easiest way to set the HTML Imager icon on your
desktop is to use Explorer. Just select the file 
HTML-IMG.EXE and drag it from Explorer to an unoccupied
space on your desktop. You can also add a shortcut to
it in your Start menu by choosing Settings / Taskbar...


Updates and Programs
--------------------
You can find updates of HTML Imager and other
Freeware/Shareware programs by visiting my web site
at the following address:

http://www.unige.ch/sciences/terre/geologie/fookes/


Legal
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The author of this program accepts no responsibility
for damages resulting from its use and makes no
warranty or representation, either express or implied,
including but not limited to, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
This component is provided "AS IS", and you, its user,
assume all risks when using it.


Distribution License
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I encourage you to freely copy and distribute this
Freeware version of HTML Imager to any and all who are
interested in obtaining a copy, including distributing
it on BBS's or Shareware distribution libraries. The
package is subject to the following restrictions:

HTML Imager must be distributed as a complete package
including the following 4 files:

 1. README.TXT     - this file
 2. FILE_ID.DIZ    - standard ID file
 3. HTML-IMG.EXE   - the program
 4. BKCOLORS.TXT   - text file with colour names and codes

If any of these files are missing, then the package is
not complete and distribution is forbidden.

+ The package - including all related program files and
  documentation files CANNOT be modified in any way and
  must be distributed as a complete package, without
  exception.
+ You may charge a distribution fee for the package,
  but you must not represent in any way that you are
  selling the software itself.
+ You shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify,
  decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer,
  or transfer the licensed program except as provided
  in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall
  result in immediate and automatic termination of this
  distribution license.

All rights not expressly granted here are reserved by
Eric G.V. Fookes.


Comments and Suggestions
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Do not hesitate to send me your comments and
suggestions. I can be reached by E-mail at:

         fookes@sc2a.unige.ch

or by snail mail at the following address:

         Eric G.V. Fookes
         av. Eugène-Pittard 22Ter
         CH - 1206 Geneva
         Switzerland


Hope you enjoy using it!
-Eric Fookes


Note: this program was written with Delphi and uses
components from a Shareware VCL package called
the "Super Labeled Input Controls". The package,
which I developed, is available for downloading from
my web site at the following URL:

www.unige.ch/sciences/terre/geologie/fookes/delphi.htm

Delphi is a trademark of Borland International, Inc.