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ArcDIB v1.1 12 June, 1992
Version History:
1.0 - initial release
1.1 - includes Borland Custom Control DLL required to run ArcDIB
- fixes Delete image bug that wouldn't delete the image.
ArcDIB is a Windows-based image database tool that allows
you to easily store and access images in compressed or
uncompressed form. We initially designed it to manage the large
number of images generated by our mapping software. It became
such a useful tool that we decided to toss it into the
shareware market.
In view of the ever changing world of data compression, we not only
provided two of the common algorithms (JPEG, Huffman) to choose from but
we also have made it possible to integrate your own. You can write a DLL
which ArcDIB will use to implement your own code. Of course there are
guidelines and restrictions but the examples provided are straightforward
and should make the effort a little easier.
There is no installation program with this version (sorry) so you just
have to make sure the following files are in the same directory:
ARCDIB.EXE The main program
IMPDLL.DLL Contains routines for importing
PIECTRL.DLL Contains status display controls
(Hats off to Tom Swan - PC Techniques)
YOURCOMP.DLL Dummy DLL provided for example
BWCC.DLL Borland Custom Control library
SAMPLE.BMF Sample ArcDIB database.
If you have any trouble running the program please call our Tech Support.
The file ARCDIB.WRI is a Windows Write file which contains screen dumps
of the program and brief instructions on its use.
Again, this is a "shareware" product so if you find it useful, please register
your copy by filling out the form provided in the file REGISTER.TXT.
There will be many more improvements in future versions. Specifically,
you are entitled to the following:
1. Next major version (2.0) sent directly to you-FREE.
2. An installation program.
3. A complete user's manual.
4. More robust error handling.
5. Our undying gratitude.
The "next major version" of ArcDIB (2.0) will, at a minimum,
consist of:
1. MUCH better compression performance.
2. Full context-sensitive Help.
3. Import/Export support for more file formats (ie GIF,
TIFF, etc.)
4. Enhanced hard copy (printing) options and formats.
5. A Calendar function that lets you create your own custom
calendars using the images stored in your database.
6. Accelerator (hotkey) support for all controls.
7. Support for 24-bit images.
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NOTE: This software is intended to be used at your own risk.
While Better Maps will do everything possible to support its
use, it can not be held responsible for damages or losses
that result from it.
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Brendan Daunt 76307,2411
BETTER MAPS
920 Sycamore Ave #49
Vista, Ca. 92083
(619) 598-1323
(619) 598-1323 FAX (shared line w/switch)