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Image Page Wizard
Version 2.0
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Image Page Wizard is a program that looks in the directory you select, and
display all images files found in the directory on a HTML page.
The main reason this program was created was to compare images I wanted to use
on the ScreenSaver Directory (http://www.screensavers.free-online.co.uk). At
that time I released it as Freeware through the Internet, for other people to
try out. Following this I had a lot of encouraging feedback which kept the
development of the program open.
This latest version builds up (technically) on previous versions by adding the
features that users requested. The program is 100% new code. Some algorithms
used in the 1.5x versions have been updated for efficiency, and adjusted to
allow the new implemented features.
A new feature in this version is the browser data files. This feature allows
you to create files that will work on your browser. Due to the differences in
browsers, not all browsers support the same list of file types. This feature
was implemented to allow me to add support for new browsers, without having to
edit and distribute another full copy. This way an update of just a few
kilobytes can be downloaded and installed.
Installation
------------
The program comes in an installation package created by "Paquet Builder" made
by "G.D.G. Software" (http://www.gdgsoft.com). You just have to run the
package and follow the onscreen instructions.
It is recommended to uninstall version 1.x of Image Page Wizard before
installing this version, otherwise redundant files will be left on your hard
drive. It is not required to delete 2.0 BETA versions, as the main data files
have not changed.
Uninstallation
--------------
Image Page Wizard has a built in Uninstall module. This can be run through the
"Add/Remove Programs" control panel by choosing "Image Page Wizard 2.0".
The first step of the Uninstaller removes all files other than the uninstaller.
When you restart your computer, the uninstaller and directory of Image Page
Wizard are removed.
The efficiency of the uninstaller is not always present. In the testing of the
uninstaller, it has sometimes failed to remove the left-over files upon exitting
Windows. You may be required to delete these manually.
Using Image Page Wizard
-----------------------
To create a basic Image Page, all you have to do is enter the folder that
contains the images in the top entry area and click on "Create Image Page".
There are many options available in Image Page Wizard...
+ Input Directory Options:
'- Sub-directories. Specifies whether sub-directories are searched for images.
(Currently searches only one level of sub-directories.)
+ Processing Options:
'- Browser file. Specifies which browser file to use.
'- Height settings and Linking. Allows the image to be scaled down on the page.
(The images are scaled down in dimensions only! The actual image is not
touched.)
+ Output Directory Options:
'- HTML File Name. The file, the Image page should be saved to.
'- Compress Spaces (in file names). Useful when uploading to Internet servers.
Technical Support
-----------------
I have tried my best to keep Image Page Wizard as free of bugs as possible, but
once in a while, they do slip in. If you encounter once, please report it to me
by e-mail (support@screensavers.free-online.co.uk). Tell me the exact version,
as stated in the About dialog of the program, and a description of how the
problem occured.
Also keep an eye on the web site:
http://freespace.virgin.net/dhirajlal.shah/pub/ipw/
The site contains all the latest news in Image Page Wizard, and will contain
support documents containing information on known bugs.
Comment, Suggestions & Annoyances
---------------------------------
The latest version has been built using the comments and suggestions of users
using the previous versions. I always look forward to e-mails about Image Page
Wizard, and try to respond to them. Many of the features in this version of
Image Page Wizard have been implemented because of user requests!