Copyright: Print2Disk (C) 1995 by Faxtastic


PRINT2DISKMAINK Print2Disk
Print2Disk v2.0

Virtual Printer

Copyright © 1995 by FAXTASTICSM    All Rights Reserved

Overview

Setup

Print2Disk

How to Order

Order Form

Registration

Tech Support

Licenesing

License Agreement

Copyright & Trademark Acknowledgements

Shareware

Other Titles

VistaVue

Print2Disk is Non-Crippled Shareware, requires  Windows 3.1x and VBRUN300.DLL.

Print2Disk is NOT Compatible with Windows 95 or Windows NT

Program Customization and quantity pricing is available for Consultants, VARs, etc.

E-mail your requests for more information.

E-MAIL FEEDBACK

We would like to encourage all users, registered and non registered to provide us with feedback on our products.  While you must be registered to receive on-going technical support, if you have a problem, concern or suggestion for this program please e-mail us.


Order Forrn
Order Form

To become a registered Print2Disk user,  check the appropriate item(s) below, fill in the necessary information, and Mail, Fax or E-mail this form and payment (in US Dollars) to:

FAXTASTIC

P.O. Box 242

MARLTON, NJ  08053

U.S.A.

Fax: 609-988-9742

E-Mail:  72210,2040 on CompuServe  or   XFaxtastic@aol.com on America Online

Program Customization and quantity pricing is available for Consultants, VARs, etc.

E-mail your requests for more information.

[  ]	I would like to register Print2Disk v2.0 for only $25.00 (U.S.)

[  ]  I have enclosed payment for the above amount (U.S. Registration Only).

or

[  ]  Please charge my:  [  ] VISA    [  ] Mastercard    [  ] American Express

Card Number:___________________________ 	Expiration Date:______________

Card Holder Name: ______________________	Signature:_________________________

(U.S. Residents): A full mailing address with State must accompany credit card orders.

All of the above fields must be completed (as it appears on card) in order to accept order.

Please send my Authorization Code via :   [  ] Surface mail     [  ] Fax     [  ] E-Mail

Please Note:  NJ Residents are required to add 6% sales tax when ordering directly from Faxtastic, options (1 & 3).

INTERNATIONAL (NON-U.S.) REGISTRATIONS

Our bank charges us $30 for clearing foreign checks, including Canada.  Due to this we cannot accept payment on foreign orders by check.  All Foreign orders must orders must pay via VISA, MasterCard or CompuServe SWREG

My name, company and mailing address is:

Name: ________________________________________________________________

Company: _____________________________________________________________

Street/PO Box: __________________________________________________________

City: ____________________  State: _______  Zip Code: ________________________

Phone Number: __________________

Fax Number: ____________________

E-Mail Address: _________________________________


Registration

The unregistered version of Print2Disk is 100% functional and Not Crippled in any manner.  A registration reminder will appear at the end of the program, after the documented is printed to disk.

Benefits of Registering:

Free upgrades  (if you download them yourself).

Two user license (the right to install Print2Disk on 2 Computers that you use) .

Free technical support via e-mail.

A authorization code and user ID that permanetly disables the Print2Disk registration reminder.

To Register:

We urge all users to run, test and evaluate this package to its fullest.  Most windows applications will output to Print2Disk, however there are exceptions.  If you decide to register this program, then the $25.00 (U.S.) registration fee can be paid three different ways:

1.  If you pay by credit card (AMEX, VISA, MasterCard), please send the card number, expiration date, full name (as it appears on the card) and full address (U.S. Residents must include State) via Fax at 609-988-9742 or Electronic mail to either 72210,2040 on CompuServe or Xfaxtastic@aol.com on  America  Online.  A User ID and Authorization Code will be sent to you by E-mail.

2.  If you have a CompuServe account, you can use the on-line software registration service.  This service will charge your account $25.00, and will automatically send Faxtastic an e-mail message notifying us that you have registered Print2Disk.  To use this service, go to the SWREG forum on CompuServe, and use Registration ID 6966.  You will receive a User ID and Authorization Code by E-mail (usually within 24 - 48 hours).

3.  If you prefer to register by surface mail, please print and complete the enclosed order form contained in this help file.

Please Note:  NJ Residents are required to add 6% sales tax when ordering directly from Faxtastic, options (1 & 3).

Please Note:  You will not receive a diskette or a manual in the mail when you register.  You already have the complete Print2Disk program.  This method allows Faxtastic to offer Print2Disk upgrades at no charge, simply download them at your convience.

INTERNATIONAL (NON-U.S.) REGISTRATIONS

Our bank charges us $30 for clearing a foreign check, including Canada.  Due to this we cannot accept payment on foreign orders by check.  All Foreign orders must orders must pay via VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or CompuServe SWREG


Technical Support

Questions, comments, suggestions, bugs, etc should be sent via private e-mail to :

FAXTASTIC

72210,2040 on CompuServe

XFaxtastic@aol.com on America Online

Be Sure to include program name, version & User ID

E-MAIL FEEDBACK

We would like to encourage all users, registered and non registered to provide us with feedback on our products.  While you must be registered to receive on-going technical support, if you have a problem, concern or suggestion for this program please e-mail us.


License

LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS (INCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE) ARE PROVIDES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. FURTHER, FAXTASTIC DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE, OF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS IN TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU.  IF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS ARE DEFECTIVE YOU, AND NOT FAXTASTIC OR ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.

THE ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT IS MADE BY FAXTASTIC, ON THIS FAXTASTIC PRODUCT.  NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY FAXTASTIC, ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

NEITHER FAXTASTIC NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF FAXTASTIC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This Limited Warranty shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY USING PRINT2DISK YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU ALSO AGREE THAT THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND SUPERSEDE ALL PROPOSALS OR PRIOR AGREEMENTS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Only a single copy may be made of this software solely for backup or archival purposes.  Any use of this software in violation of the above is not licensed.


COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Print2Disk  Copyright  ©  1995 by FAXTASTIC  All Rights Reserved

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

FAXTASTIC is a Registered Service Mark of FAXTASTIC

All other trademarks in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.


Print2Disk
Print2Disk v2.0

Print2Disk is compatible with all or most windows 3.1x applications.  By simply selecting the printer Print2Disk from within your application, you can redirect your reports from paper to one of 3 popular image formats.

Print2Disk will automatically engage when your application starts to print.  When printing is complete the program will be removed from memory unless mode #3 (DDE) is selected.

Redirects printer output to DISK in form of a graphic image file format:
0.  BMP
1.  BMP- in reverse page order
2.  DCX - Multi Page
3.  PCX

Five modes of Activation:
0.  File dialog box - Allows input of Filename, Directory and Image type

1.  Simple input box - Allows input of Filename, Directory and Image type via the Sendkeys statement

2.  ASCII text file - Allows input of Filename, Directory and Image type via a Std ASCII File

3.  DDE data transfer - Allows input of Filename, Directory and Image type via DDE poke & request commands

4.  Environment Variable - Allows input of Filename, Directory and Image type via a DOS environment variable

ACTIVATION Mode #0:

0.  File dialog box - Allows input of Filename, Directory and Image type

P2D.INI Settings:

[Options]

FileMode=0

Set FileMode= 0 and no FileName

ACTIVATION Mode #1:

1.  Simple input box - Allows input of Filename, Directory and Image type via the Sendkeys statement

P2D.INI Settings:

[Options]

FileMode=1

Set FileMode= 1 and no FileName.  The file string passed to Print2Disk must be in the following format:  Filename, Format (0-3)   The ( ,n ) format number is optional, the default is 2 (DCX)  The string must be end with a Carriage Return and use the True statement on SendKeys to pause until completion.

 i.e. 	x = Shell("C:\P2D\P2D", 1)
SendKeys "C:\TEST.DCX,2" + Chr(13), True
Report.Action = 1

Note:  Print2Disk must be executed and have the keyboard stuffed before your application sends output to the printer.

ACTIVATION Mode #2:

2.  ASCII text file - Allows input of Filename, Directory and Image type via a Std ASCII File

P2D.INI Settings:

[Options]

FileMode=0

FileName= C:\MyFile.txt  (If a filename is present, modes 0, 1, 3, 4 are ignored)

Set the FileName= ASCII text file containing the Filename and format (optional) of the pending report.  When FileName contains data, Print2Disk ignores the FileMode switch and opens the ASCII file listed in the FileName.

i.e.   FileName=C:\MyFile.txt
MyFile.txt
C:\myfax.dcx  <Return>	File to be created by Print2Disk
2 <Return>	Format to be used by Print2Disk (if omitted, 2 DCX is assumed)

ACTIVATION Mode #3:

3.  DDE data transfer - Allows input of Filename, Directory and Image type via DDE poke & request commands

When DDE mode is selected Print2Disk must be run prior to issuing a print command.  Print2Disk is designed to operate in the background and communicate with your application.  You can terminate the application at any time by poking a -1 into the item P2DEXIT.

P2D.INI Settings:

[Options]

FileMode=3

From your application set the following DDE Parameters to establish a link and send and receive data:

Application Name : P2D

Topic: SYSTEM

Item: P2DCMD    (Contains the Filename, directory and data format)

The data string passed to Print2Disk must be in the following format:  Filename, Format (0-3)   The ( ,n ) format number is optional, the default is 2 (DCX) i.e.  C:\TEST.DCX,2

Item: P2DEXIT    (Sending a -1 will close the Print2Disk Application)

ACTIVATION Mode #4:

4.  Environment Variable - Allows input of Filename, Directory and Image type via a DOS environment variable

When Environment mode is selected, Print2Disk will write its output to the file and format specified by the environment variable setting of PRINT2DISK

P2D.INI Settings:

[Options]

FileMode=4


Shareware Definition
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE

Shareware  distribution  gives  users  a  chance  to try software before buying it.  If  you  try  a Shareware program and continue using it, you are  expected  to  register.  Individual  programs differ  on  details  --  some  request  registration while others require  it,  some   specify   a   maximum  trial  period.   With registration, you get anything from the simple right to  continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual.

Copyright  laws  apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains  all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below.  Shareware authors  are  accomplished programmers,  just  like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality.  (In  both  cases, there are good programs and  bad  ones!)  The  main  difference  is  in  the  method   of distribution.   The  author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software,  either  to  all  and sundry or to a specific  group.   For  example,  some  authors  require  written permission  before  a  commercial  disk  vendor  may  copy  their Shareware.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.   You should  find  software  that  suits  your  needs  and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware.  The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier,  because  you  can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also.   Shareware has  the  ultimate  money-back  guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.


Setup

The Print2Disk installation program will make the following additions to your WIN.INI file and AUTOEXEC.BAT.  The Print2Disk parameters can be set via the Print Control Panel by selecting the Printer Print2Disk and then select options.

Print2Disk features the following :

Image Format:	BMP, BMP (in reverse order), DCX, PCX

Orientation:	Portrait, Landscape

Paper Size:	Letter, Legal, A4, B4

Resolution:	Low ( 204 x 96),  High (204 x 196)

Windows 3.1x compatible

Print2Disk is designed to output graphic files in B/W format.  Color and grayscale images will be converted to 2 color B/W images.  The software does not provide imaging conversion and the printing of documents with graphic images is not recommended.

WIN.INI Changes

The Print2Disk installation program adds the following lines to your WIN.INI

[PrinterPorts]

Print2Disk=FAXPLPR,C:\P2D\P2D.EXE,15,45

[Devices]

Print2Disk=FAXPLPR,C:\P2D\P2D.EXE

AUTOEXEC.BAT Changes

The Print2Disk v2.0 installation program adds the following lines to your Autoexec.bat

SET PRINT2DISK=C:\PRT2DISK.DCX,2


FAXTASTIC
VistaVue v2.2

Enhanced Viewer

Copyright © 1995 by FAXTASTICSM    All Rights Reserved

Overview

Introduction

Image Enhancement

Thumbnail Viewer

Gallery

Windows Interface


Introduction

VistaVue is a Enhanced Viewer that offers a fast, flexible, multi-viewing, user definable imaging system in one complete package.  The program utilizes state of the art imaging technology costing hundreds of dollars, it provides you with the following power at a fraction of the cost:

Image Enhancement: 	multi window, filters, luminance control, conversion, rotation, etc.

Thumbnail Viewer:  	drag & drop files, clipboard copy & paste

Gallery: 	view multiple files presented as image thumbnails

Windows Interface:	copy, paste, print & save clipboard images, create automatic wallpaper

VistaVue is Non-Crippled Shareware, requires at least a 486, either Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, and VBRUN300.DLL.

Runs on a 32bit graphic DLL for outstanding performance under Windows 95

E-MAIL FEEDBACK

We would like to encourage all users, registered and non registered to provide us with feedback on our products.  While you must be registered to receive on-going technical support, if you have a problem, concern or suggestion for this program please e-mail us.


Image Enhancement

The VistaVue Imaging Viewer features the following imaging capabilities:

Read 11 Formats : BMP, DCX, JPEG, GIF, PCX, PCD, TIFF, Targa, Sun Raster, Apple® PICT, HALO Cut

Write 10 Formats : BMP, JPEG, GIF, PCX, TIFF, Targa, Sun Raster, Apple® PICT, HALO Cut, EPS

Drag & Drop: Instantly view graphic files dragged from File Manager or Windows 95 Explorer

4 Image Class Conversion : Bilevel B/W, Gray Scale, Palette, 24-bit True Color

File Compression : Provides image compression when saving.

JPEG Quality: Used to set the JPEG quality factor when saving.

20 Enhancement Filters : Emboss, Sculpt, Pixelize, Sharpen, etc.

3 Luminance Controls: Brightness, Contrast, Gamma

Paste Special : Merge images using copy, And, Or, Nand, Nor functions

Graphic Printing: Sizing, Print Dither, Smoothing

Image Resampling: By pixel resolution, page, percent or custom X - Y control

6 Rotational Functions : Left/Right, Top/Bottom, Transpose, 90 CW, 90 CCW, 180

Image undo Feature: A independent undo buffer for each active window

3 Independent Image editing Windows

User definable background colors


Thumbnail Viewer

The thumbnail viewer replaces the Main viewer when activated.  The thumbnail can be activated by minimizing the main viewer and having the option menu (Minimize to Thumbnail) checked or by selecting Thumbnail Viewer from the File menu.

The thumbnail viewer can load files by the file open dialog or can accept drag & drop directly from the windows file manager or windows 95 explorer.  Thumbnail viewer also converts into a thumbnail Gallery and can view a complete directory or multiple selected file direct from the file manager via drag & drop.

Drag & Drop files from File Manager or Windows 95 Explorer

Paste  & Copy Clipboard Images

Always on Top Display is user definable on/off

Remember window size & placement

Graphic Printing

Image Info

Variety of Zoom Options

Open File Dialog : Load image files directly from disk using the Open file command dialog.

Gallery display: Can load images from file open dialog or drag & drop.

3 user definable tabs for storing & recalling Thumbnail size, color & options

Accessible directly from the command line on startup

Mini command menu: Accessible by pressing the right mouse button.

Thumbnail window cycling: Each of the 3 user settings can be viewed by double clicking on the window

Thumbnail Menu

 The viewer has a popup menu that contains a command subset from the main program and when the main program is maximized, the thumbnail is automatically closed.
Click right mouse button to activate the menu.
Click left mouse button on thumbnail viewer to close the menu.

Thumbnail Menu Settings

The thumbnail window is user definable in size and appearance and the settings are stored in 3 user definable tabs:
- The Scroll Bar controls the windows size.
- When [x] Always on top is checked, the thumbnail will always appear on top of all windows.
- BackColor is used to change the thumbnail background color.
- Tab Name is used to enter a 8 character name to identify each tab.
    Saves the configuration to disk

Tech Tip: Each of the 3 thumbnail user settings can be viewed by double clicking on the thumnail window.

Tech Tip: To load the thumbnail viewer on startup, add the following command line parameter  /T.

Please Note:  Only one command parameter at a time is allowed , do not mix !


Image Gallery
Gallery

The VistaVue Gallery visually displays a directory or multiple file listing as user definable thumbnails  The images can be loaded via the File Open Dialog, Drag & Drop from File Manager or Windows 95 Explorer.

Thumbnails can be :
- Printed graphically by pressing the [image] print button.
- Viewed by clicking on one or multiple images (holding the shift key), then press [image] Full Page Preview Button

- A thumbnail is loaded into the viewer by double clicking on that thumbnail

Drag & Drop files from File Manager or Windows 95 Explorer

Remember window size & placement

Graphic Printing of thumbnail images

3 user definable tabs for storing & recalling Gallery size, appearance, & settings

Load a complete directory from file manager or Windows 95 Explorer

Load Multiple highlighted files from file manager or Windows 95 Explorer

One or more thumbnails can be selected & viewed in full screen

Gallery Size

The gallery size can be adjusted by height, width and cell spacing between thumbnails.  The scroll bars control the minimum and maximum ranges for each control.

When Maintain Aspect Ratio is checked, a change in height or width will produce a proportional change on the other axis.

When a gallery is re-sized, it sometime becomes necessary to refresh the screen.  The image that appeared clear in a small thumbnail can appear fuzzy in a large thumbnail.  You can either refresh the gallery manually by pressing the Refresh button or check the Auto Refresh box, and the gallery will automatically refresh each time a size change occurs.

Gallery Appearance

This menu controls the physical format of each thumbnail within the gallery.  The changes are dynamic taking effect immediately.  To save your changes click on the store/recall tab and click on the diskette icon.

Gallery Store/Recall

Clicking a tab in this menu will recall all previously stored settings and display the gallery with the stored changes in effect.  To make changes, click on either the Size or Appearance Tabs, make changes and then return and press the diskette icon to store those changes.

The tab name in this menu is 20 characters long and user definable, just type in a new name and store it.


Clipboard Editor
Windows Interface

VistaVue is designed to be user friendly and industry compliant.  Most of the menus and appearances follow the Windows standard, however we have also designed in a few extras.

Selection box editing : Selectively edit or enhance areas by using the mouse

Multiple zoom and viewing options

Full screen viewing

Clipboard cut & paste

Creates automatic wallpaper: Automatically creates & activates wallpaper from your active image.

Remember windows size & placement:  Command, Image & Toolbar window placement last positions are stored.

File open & save dialog box automatically stores last directory accessed

5 user definable tabs for storing & recalling file directories

The right mouse button is used extensively throughout to display menus & options

ESC key active (Cancel/Close) : Pressing ESC within a menu, executes the Cancel/Close button.

Enter key active (OK) : Pressing Enter within a menu executes the OK button.

Uninstall utility: Removes VistaVue from your disk.