README.TXT for HTML Imager 1.0 [30 September 1996] ============================== Welcome to HTML Imager! Introduction ------------ 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 ------------ * 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 ------------ 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 ----- 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 -------------------- 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 ------------------------ 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.