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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Copyright ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Nikon II
Copyright (c) 1991, 1992
Bitware, Software & Services
P.O. Box 3097
Manuka A.C.T. 2603
Australia
Fax: +61-6-2810175
CompuServe: 100033,340
All rights reserved
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. Description ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Nikon II is a utility for capturing the displayed desktop or portions thereof,
and saving the image captured in a bitmap. Either the whole desktop (screen
contents), windows for selected applications, a selected region or the contents
of a window can be captured. The result can be saved in the clipboard for
subsequent pasting into another application, printed at varying resolutions,
stored on disk in a number of bitmap file formats or a specified editor can be
invoked for further processing of the image.
Nikon II exists as an icon. A capture or 'snap' is initiated by
double-clicking on this icon. Alternatively, select Snap from the pop-up system
menu.
The type of capture, together with operational settings, can be changed by
single-clicking with the left or right mouse button and selecting Options from
the pop-up system menu.
If a delayed capture is specified, a count of the remaining seconds to the
capture will be shown below the Nikon II icon. Select Stop countdown to
terminate a delayed capture.
Once the capture is complete, the image will be output to the selected
destination. A status of working indicates that processing of the image is
incomplete. The time for this processing will depend on the options selected.
Note that another capture can be initiated whilst in the working status but
processing and output of the second image is queued.
Refer to Tips on usage for general pointers on usage of the program.
Select How to register from the system menu for licensing information and
details on registering your copy of this program.
Select Close from the system menu to terminate the program. The current capture
options will be saved for subsequent execution.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Tips on usage ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The following tips on Nikon II usage may be helpful:
o Place a shadow of the Nikon II application in the Startup folder to have it
available at all times. Resource usage for Nikon II is negligible whilst
inactive.
o Set the Delayed snap option to give you time to arrange the desktop and
pointer for the capture.
o Choose the Application(s) source to capture all windows of the selected
applications and exclude others from the background.
o When capturing by Application(s), Window frame or Window client ensure that
the window(s) selected is/are not partially obscured by other windows as the
overlapped areas may form part of the captured image.
o Select file format of CompuServe Graphics Interchange Format for best
compression. OS/2 2.x bitmap and Tagged Image File Format offer acceptable
image compression.
o Large prints at higher resolution will use a lot of system memory. If you
experience problems (eg. thrashing), drop the resolution and/or proportion of
the page. If your printer supports a number of dpi settings, choose a lower
value.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Refer to the Description for general help on this program.
Use the Options dialog to select the source and destination for the capture.
The source can be either the Desktop (entire screen contents), all windows for
selected Application(s), a selected Region or a selected Window frame or Window
client.
Both Desktop and Application(s) sources will result in a screen size capture
being taken. For a Desktop capture, the current (or delayed) desktop contents
will form the resultant image. For Application(s) captures, only those windows
belonging to the selected application(s) will be captured and the background
will be blanked out.
When a Region, Window frame or Window client capture is initiated, the status
will change to selecting and a pointer displayed to enable a region or window
to be selected. For a Region capture, position the top left-hand corner of the
box displayed and click the left mouse button, then size the box and click the
left mouse button again. The inclosed area will form the captured image. For
Window frame or Window client captures, move the four arrow mouse pointer over
the window desired and click the left mouse button. The whole window or client
area will form the captured image.
Note that dialog windows must be captured with the Window frame option.
The output destination can be either the clipboard, a specified editor, a file
on disk or a specified print queue.
Selecting Clipboard will place the image in the system clipboard in a standard
format for subsequent pasting into another application.
A destination of Editor will place the image into the clipboard as above and
then invoke a specified bitmap editor for further processing of the image. The
editor path and parameters are specified in the Editor Options dialog.
Selecting File will save the image in a file on disk. The file name and format
are specified in the File Options dialog.
Selecting Printer will print the captured image. The printer queue, resolution
and layout can be changed in the Printer Options dialog.
For desktop captures, a timed delay can be set to allow rearrangement of the
screen contents. Select Stop countdown from the system menu to abort delayed
captures.
Additionally, the pointer icon (cursor) can be included in Desktop or
Application(s) captures. Select Add border to enclose the captured image with a
line border.
Select Prompt for options to display the Options dialog when each capture is
initiated.
Press More to change options for the currently selected destination.
Press OK to accept these changes or Cancel to ignore changes and exit with
original settings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.1. Editor options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Editor options dialog allows qualification of the default bitmap editor
path name and parameters.
If the Editor destination is selected on the Options dialog, the bitmap editor
specified will be invoked at the completion of the capture. The image will be
transferred to the editor via the clipboard. Specify the complete path name to
the editor and (optionally) parameters to be passed. The bitmap editor invoked
could be the system Icon Editor (for small images) or any Picture Editor
equivalent. This option permits immediate post-processing of the image.
Press OK to accept these changes or Cancel to ignore changes and return to main
options dialog with original settings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.2. File options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the File destination is selected in the Options dialog, the image will be
saved on disk in a file with the name given and in the format specified.
Specify the full path name to the output file. If the file name ends with a
sequence number (eg. SNAP0123.BMP) the number component can be automatically
incremented on each capture to permit a series of files to be retained.
Select the desired format for the output file from the list given. Note that
the OS/2 2.x format may not be accepted by older applications.
Press OK to accept these changes or Cancel to ignore changes and return to main
options dialog with original settings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.3. Printer options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the Printer destination is selected in the Options dialog, the captured
image will be printed.
Specify the Queue for the print. The default printer, form etc for this queue
will be used.
A choice of low, medium and high resolution can be set to control output print
quality, with high resolution offering maximum quality.
Select a Border percentage to leave a blank edge along all sides of the page.
The value specified is a percentage of the page width and height.
Select the Area percentage to limit the output size. The value specified is a
percentage of the total page area. Note that the image printed may be smaller
in area than that specified if it would otherwise overlap the border above.
This value is ignored if the Print to scale option is selected.
For fine tuning the output, the relative Color bias percentages can be changed
to lighten/darken areas of the image depending on the red/green/blue intensity
of the original. A higher bias will result in a lighter tone for areas of that
color. Additionally, the overall intensity can be changed by setting the
desired Brightness. Position the slider arm at the desired position.
The Print to scale option will print the captured image at the same scale as
shown on the screen. Exact sizing will depend on display and driver but
individual print proportions will be a constant. If the scaled image exceeds
the page size (with border) it will be reduced to fit.
The Color option will generate color output for printers (with appropriate
drivers) supporting this capability.
Press OK to accept these changes or Cancel to ignore changes and return to main
options dialog with original settings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Setup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Setup will appear when Nikon II is started, only if the name of the
Desktop application has been changed from the default.
Select the current name from the list given. The default was OS/2 2.0 Desktop.
Press OK to accept the selected entry.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. How to register ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This version of Nikon II is provided with an unlimited evaluation license not
exceeding 21 days in duration from first use. Unregistered use beyond this
evaluation period is in violation of this license.
If you find this program useful and would like to license your copy, a fee of
AUD $65 (approx. USD $49) for individual use or AUD $250 (approx. USD $190) for
corporate use is payable. This amount will entitle you (or your corporation) to
full use of current and subsequent releases of the product plus support via
CompuServe.
A software key made out in the name of an individual (or corporation) is
returned when the program is registered. The license type and name must be
specified when the software is registered.
How to register Nikon II :
o Send a mail message to CompuServe 100033,340 with your Mastercard/Visa
details (card number, full name on card and expiry date).
A software key for enablement of unlimited use will be returned to your
CompuServe id.
o Send a fax to +61-6-2810175 with Mastercard/Visa particulars.
The current version plus software key will be sent on 3.5 inch floppy to the
address you specify. Delivery (by airmail) is normally 2 weeks from receipt
of order. Add AUD $10 (approx. USD $7.50) for shipping & handling.
o Post either Mastercard/Visa particulars or a cheque/check for the appropriate
registration fee (in Australian currency or converted equivalent) to:
Bitware, Software & Services
P.O. Box 3097
Manuka A.C.T. 2603
Australia
The current version plus software key will be sent on 3.5 inch floppy to the
address you specify. Delivery (by airmail) is normally 2 weeks from receipt
of order. Add AUD $10 (approx. USD $7.50) for shipping & handling.