Copyright: Copyright The CodeWorks+ Ltd.


WinCap Plus

WinCap+ is a powerful bitmap viewer/printer/capture utility for Windows (3.1). You can Capture the currently active window, then save it to a  file, print it or copy it to the Clipboard. You can also load an image from disk, paste an image from the Clipboard, resize (Zoom) the image. Both 16 and 256 colours are supported. You can capture a window by using a hot-key or by pointing at the window. Capture Sub-Menus (dropped) and Icons. WinCap+ is an IDEAL tool for anyone preparing any kind of documentation that requires an image of a window. It's great for grabbing windows to use as Segmented Hyper-graphics (.SHG) files. This is a fully functional version. This is the same program being used by our registered users, however, the unregistered one reminds you to register!

Capturing a Window

Capturing the full-screen

How to  Register WinCap+

Disclaimer and Agreement

Ombudsman statement.

Technical Support

Where is VBRUN300.DLL?

Commands

   File Menu Commands

   Edit Menu Commands

   Capture!


File
File command (Main menu)

File menu commands.

New

Removes the bitmap from WinCap+ (if one was displayed)

Open...

Opens an existing bitmap file. When you choose Open, if the selected file is a standard windows bitmap file, it will be loaded and displayed in the client area of WinCap+.

Save

Saves the bitmap displayed in the client area to a bitmap file on the disk. If the file already exists, you will be prompted to confirm your action.

Save As...

Saves the bitmap displayed in the client area to a new or existing bitmap on the disk. You may give the file a new name or choose a name that already exists.If the file already exists, you will be prompted to confirm your action. In any event the original bitmap file will remain unchanged.

Print

Prints one copy of the bitmap, on the printer. The printed result should appear to be approximately the same size as the screen display. (Because of countless number of display drivers and printer drivers, this can only be an approximation).

Note:If the picture is too big to fit fully on the printer, you will be given an option to either continue printing, (this will cause the picture to be cropped) or to allow WinCap+ to resize the picture to fill the page.

Note:

The options:Save, Save As... & Print are not available until a window has been captured.

Zoom

Selecting any one of the preset values (50%, 75%, 100%, 150% or 200%) will alter the display to represent the new selection.

Custom....

As well as the preset zoom values, you may enter your own value. The custom option allows you to do this. Enter a number between 25 and 500 then click the "OK" button. Click the "Cancel" button to leave the zoom factor unchanged.

Preferences....

Exit

Closes WinCap+ and saves the current settings to a file named "WINCAP.INI". This file is located in the same directory that WinCap+ was started from.


Edit
Edit command (Main menu)

Edit Menu Commands

Copy

Copies a bitmap from WinCap+ onto the Clipboard, leaving the original intact and replacing the previous Clipboard contents.

Paste

Pastes a copy of the Clipboard contents into WinCap+.

Note:

The Paste option is only available if a suitable bitmap is already on the Clipboard.


Disclaimer
Disclaimer and Agreement

Users of WinCap+ must accept this disclaimer of warranty which applies to both the evaluation and registered versions of the software. If you do not accept this disclaimer, DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM.

WINCAP PLUS IS SUPPLIED AS IS. THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE. THE AUTHOR ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF WINCAP PLUS, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY SHALL BE CONSTRUED, INTERPRETED AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF ENGLAND. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM ONE COUNTRY OR STATE TO ANOTHER.

One registered copy of WinCap+ may be used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers. You may access the registered version of WinCap+ through a network, provided that you have obtained individual licenses for the software covering all work stations that will access the software through the network.

You are hereby licensed to use the Shareware Version of the software for a 30 day evaluation period; make as many copies of the Shareware version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original Shareware version to anyone; and distribute the Shareware version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means. There is no charge for any of the above.

You are specifically prohibited from charging or requesting donations for any such copies, however made and from distributing the software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission. The one exception is for disk vendors approved by the Association of Shareware Professionals who are permitted to redistribute WinCap+ subject to the conditions in this license without specific written permission.

Copyright for this software remains the property of:

The CodeWorks Plus Limited.

16, Round Wood,

Penwortham,

PRESTON.

Lancashire.

ENGLAND

Tel: (+44) (0)1772 - 741 536

All contact should be made via the address above in the first instance.


How to Register
Registering

This version of WinCap+ has been released as shareware. The intention of the author is to allow you to evaluate the software prior to purchase. You are entitled to use WinCap+ for evaluation purposes only. After 30 days, you must either register the product or remove WinCap+ from your computer.

If you like WinCap+, please register and tell all of your friends. If not, just tell us, and if we can fix any of your problems, we will.

The Shareware concept.

Shareware is a distribution method used to allow a prepurchase evaluation of a software product (WinCap+ in this case).

Shareware is not free and after the initial evaluation period the software must be registered to obtain a software licence or removed from  the evaluation machine. Shareware represents an opportunity to "try before you buy".

Why you should Register.

Development of software is a time-consuming (although enjoyable) business. Registration fees support the development process as well as allowing upgrades, access to technical support and notification of enhancements. In addition a version of WinCap+ will be provided that  does not have the "Register" dialogs.

How to Register.

You can register WinCap+ via Compuserve or by post:

Register via CompuServe.

Register by Post.

Remember to include the Name  (or Company Name) that you wish to appear on the About box of your registered copy of WinCap+.

What will happen when you Register?

When you register your copy of WinCap+ you will receive the following:

1. A registered copy of WinCap+

This includes:

Removal of start-up nag screen.

Your name as the registered user (in the "About..." box.)

2.  If you do not have a CompuServe account, we are able to offer

a *FREE* CompuServe Introductory Membership Kit;

which includes: a User ID, Password, and a $15.00 usage credit.

3. Support via Compuserve, in the unlikely event of you having problems with the software.

4. Our grateful thanks.

Other Ordering Options:

We will be happy to discuss other ordering options, i.e. site licences / corporate licences, please call us at (+44) (0)1772 - 741 - 536.

Disclaimer and Agreement


WhereIS
VBRUN300.DLL

If VBRUN300.DLL was not included in this (ZIP)

file, then you can download it from CompuServe.

GO MSBASIC and search the file archives for

VBRUN. or VBRUN3.EXE


opt5
OK

Press this button when you have finished setting your preferences.


Capturing a Window

WinCap+, currently offers three methods for capturing a window.

     Snap to Window / Point mode.

Ensure that the capture mode is set to "Snap to Window", in the Preferences dialog box. Start this method by clicking on the Capture! menu item, or by clicking Capture on the system menu of WinCap+. The mouse pointer will change to indicate that Point mode is active. The currently selected window will be highlighted with a border. As you move the mouse across the screen, you will notice the border for each window change. Some windows may be hidden by other windows, this is not a problem. If you cannot see the whole window, WinCap+ will 'bring it to the top' before it invokes this capture method. Once you have highlighted the window, press the left mouse-button, to capture. You can press the right mouse button to cancel point mode at any time. This mode is ideal for capturing windows to be used in documentation. The whole window is captured with just one click.

     Marquee mode.

Ensure that the capture mode is set to "Marquee", in the Preferences dialog box. Start this method by clicking on the Capture! menu item, or by clicking Capture on the system menu of WinCap+. The mouse pointer will change to a cross-hair to indicate that marquee mode is active. This mode allows you to capture a rectangular area of the screen. To define and capture a rectangle, follow these steps :--

1. Move the cross-hair pointer to the starting corner of the area to be marked off.

2. Hold down the left mouse button.

3. Drag the pointer to the diagonally opposite corner of the area to be marked off.

4. Release the left mouse button.

This mode is ideal for capturing portions of the screen, that may not necessarily be a whole window.

     Hot-Key.

       If a hot-key has been chosen (See Preferences...), simply press it! The currently selected window will be captured and displayed. The big advantage of using this method is that the window will be captured "as is" i.e. dropped down menus and/or combo/list-boxes will be captured as well (What You See Is What You Get!)

See also, Capturing the full-screen.

NOTE: All capture methods will clear the Clipboard of it's contents.


Capture!

 Choose this option from the menu, to start either Point or Marquee mode.


Preferences
Preferences...

The preferences dialog box allows you to customize parts of your copy of WinCap+

These options will be saved to a file called 'WinCap.INI' in the directory where

WinCap+ was started. The options are saved when you exit/close WinCap+.


On Capture

Use these Radio Buttons to tell WinCap+ what to do, once a window

has been captured., i.e., as soon as WinCap+ has successfully

captured a window, you can immediately call the save dialog box, which

will allow you to save the captured bitmap to a file, or you can print

the bitmap straight away, or copy it onto the operating environment

Clipboard making it available to the Windows environment. To disable

these options, choose "Capture Only".


Miscellaneous

Hot-key

Choose an entry from the drop-down list box, to use as a hot-key.

Check the 'Shift', 'Alt' and/or 'Control'  check boxes to modify

the hot-key combination. Choose '(None)' to disable hot-key

capturing.

Icon	When this box is checked, WinCap+ will always start as an Icon.

Stay on Top	This will keep WinCap+ on top of all other windows on the desktop.

Show Button Bar	Toggles the button bar on and off.


Register Form
Registration Form

TO:-

The CodeWorks Plus Limited.

16, Round Wood,

Penwortham,

PRESTON.

Lancashire,

PR1 0BN.

ENGLAND

About Box Name:	_______________________________________

Your Name:	_______________________________________

Your Address:	_______________________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________


Registering via CompuServe.

The cost of WinCap+ via Compuserve is $19.00

To register WinCap+ via CompuServe, GO SWREG while in CompuServe. Select choice 2 ('Register Shareware'). The registration ID number is 4939. CompuServe will guide you through the registration process.

Your purchase will be automatically billed to your Compuserve account.

Once you have registered, we will be notified of your purchase. We will transmit WinCap+ via E-Mail to you, on CompuServe. You should receive your registered copy within the same day or first thing the next day, depending on the time you submitted your request. It's that easy!


Registering by Post.

Should you wish to register by post, please send the following amount IN CASH which includes p&p:-

Country	Amount

-------	------

U.K.	£15

U.S.A.	$20

Germany	40DM

France	120Fr

Japan	2,000Yen

Canada	$25

Australia	$30

Payment by cheque may be made, however, we prefer to be paid in cash if the currency is not UK pounds

Alternatively, visit your Post Office and ask for a "Postal Money Order" made out in U.K. Pounds.

Please make all cheques payable to "The CodeWorks Plus Limited" and send cheques, cash or money order to :

The CodeWorks Plus Limited.

16, Round Wood,

Penwortham,

PRESTON.

Lancashire,

PR1 0BN.

ENGLAND

If you wish to print a form to be completed, select the Register Form topic. Then press the "Print" button. The form will then be printed on your printer.


Capturing the full-screen

Follow these steps, to capture the full screen, i.e. the underlying desktop.

In Snap to window / point mode, move the cursor onto an area of the screen that does not have a window on it. You should see a border snap to the entire screen, press the left mouse button to capture.

or,

In Marquee mode, follow the instructions for Capturing a Window (Marquee), to drag the rectangle to encompass the entire screen.

or,

Unload WinCap+ and use Print-Screen to copy it to the clipboard.


Capture Mode

Snap to Window	See  Capturing a Window

Marquee	See  Capturing a Window


Technical Support
Obtaining Technical Support

Registered users are given full technical support via E-Mail and by post.

Send E-Mail support requests to:

100571,3124	(CompuServe)

100571.3124@compuserve.com	(Internet)

For those without E-Mail, please write to:

Mr. D. Barratt,

The CodeWorks+ Ltd.

413, Devonshire Road,

BLACKPOOL,

Lancashire,

ENGLAND,

FY2 0JP.

We will try to support unregistered users during their evaluation period, but we reserve the right to limit support to any unregistered user if requests become excessive.


Ombudsman statement.

This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.  Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI USA 49442-9427, Fax 616-788-2765, or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.