Short: EGSPhotoAlbum picture management and presentation for EGS Author: hhoff@pool.informatik.rwth-aachen.de (Helmut Hoffmann) Uploader: hhoff@pool.informatik.rwth-aachen.de (Helmut Hoffmann) Type: gfx/board EGSPhotoAlbum Professional The picture management and presentation software for EGS ========================== *** new: + fast scrolling and zooming functions for full picture viewing *** *** + many new file formats (all standard IFFs, PCX, JPeg, DEEP, *** *** YUV and some BMP, TIF and new Targa and PPM formats) *** *** + recursive searching of subdirectories possible now *** *** + editable comment line for your pictures *** *** + saveable default configuration for your startup *** *** + fast direct transfer to XiPaint *** *** + optional directory selection as CLI parameter *** *** + extended PCX loading: now CD-ROM compatible *** This is version 3.3 of EGSPhotoAlbum Professional, the comfortable Shareware picture management and presentation software for EGS. To use EGSPhotoAlbum as full version you need a keyfile, which can be obtained by registering directly by me (see below for registration fees). Without keyfile EGSPhotoAlbum has some restrictions. What does EGSPhotoAlbum Professional offer? ------------------------------------------- EGSPhotoAlbum is a pure EGS program. It offers easy access to large collections of picture files e.g. on your harddrive with a comfort similair to that of PhotoCDs. The current version supports the following picture file formats: * IFF-ILBM (all standard formats 1 to 8Bit, EHB, HAM6, HAM8, 24Bit) * JPeg (color and greyscale) * PPM (P6 color and P5 greyscale) * QRT (also known as dump format by PD raytracer as POV-Ray) * Targa (several variants for 24Bit, 8Bit, ColorMap; incl. RLE compression) * PCX (several compressed formats for EGA1-4Bit; VGA upto 8Bit and 24Bit) * BMP (several uncompressed formats for 24Bit RGB and 8Bit or 1Bit Colormap) * TIF (uncompressed formats for 24Bit RGB, Colormap 1-8Bit and 8Bit grey) * EGS7.x window iconification file format * DEEP (24Bit and 32Bit; compressed and uncompressed) * YUV (color 1:1:1, 2:1:1, 4:1:1 and greyscale) EGSPhotoAlbum shows whole directories and (new!) even directory trees of pictures with downscaled preview images automatically. Special fast loading functions for downscaled loading are used. * full automatic layout of the preview pages with fixed or variable field size (max. field size can be selected) * flexible subtitling of images with file name, file format, image size, file size, file comment, path, ... * file comment of pictures can be edited (only in full version) * Page turning functions to turn the page like in a real PhotoAlbum... * Viewing of pictures in full size by mouse click (only in full version); an unlimited number of full size picture windows (limited only by memory) can be open at the same time. *** new: now with fast scrolling and zooming functions! *** * Pictures can easily be deleted by visual selection from your disk (only in full version) * Pictures can be removed from the preview pages * intelligent caching algorithms to hold preview images in memory to redurce waiting time when turning pages * asynchronous load function which preloads preview pictures during work with EGSPhotoAlbum (can also be switched off) * automatic generation of preview files to reduce waiting time for later use of EGSPhotoAlbum; several formats are supported, including JPeg for minimum disk usage. The preview files can be put in a separate directory (only in full version) * Saving of shown pictures in other file formats (currently IFF-ILBM24, JPeg, PPM, QRT, Targa, DEEP, EGS7.x window icon) or direct transfer to other programs (as ImageFX, XiPaint, PicoPainter, BigPainter or general to the Clipboard) (only in full version). This makes EGSPhotoAlbum a comfortable 24Bit picture converter or easy picture selection front end for other programs... * Automatic recursive searching of subdirectories (can be switched off) * Easy single or multiselect feature for pictures * Information display for selected picture (name, size, file format, ...) All this is done with a font sensitive EGS user interface which can be used even on largest Screens and in full 24Bit color quality. Many extensions (as slideshow with transition effects, ...) could be integrated in the future, if there is enough response and the number of registered users will be high enough. The keyfile concept offers registered users the possibilty to use future demo versions auto- matically as update for their full version. Requirements ------------ * Amiga-OS 2.04 or higher * EGS-System version 6.0 or higher for your graphics board or for Amigas without graphics board (also usable as demo version) * Much memory (at least 2MByte Fast-RAM; more is really recommended to use EGSPhotoAlbum comfortably; the caching algorithms can use lots of memory); low memory can lead to problems with the EGS system. Registration ------------ The registration fee for EGSPhotoAlbum Professional is currently 25US$ (as cheque) or 22US$ (as bank notes) for users outside of europe (see registration form for other possible currencies). Inside europe the registration fee is 30DM (see registration form for other possible currencies). English and german versions are available. Free updates are normally available due to the keyfile concept. A registration form is supplied in this archiv (please print it with 12CPI and a left margin of 10). Please send the filled in registration form to: Helmut Hoffmann Rubensstrasse 4 D-41063 Mönchengladbach Germany (no registrations by EMail!) Information about other EGS programs ------------------------------------ Are you looking for an animation, video sequence editing, framegrabbing program for EGS or do you have a Cameron/Reisware handyscanner? Then you should take a look at EGS-TV Professional 4.2! This shareware program (which is also developed by me) offers a comfortable usage and special effects (e.g. Blue Screen Keying) as well as harddisk recording and sequence editing functions. Esp. VLab and IV24 users can experience new dimensions with EGS-TV. EGS-TV Professional 4.2 can also be used to create animations very comfortably, as it can read all formats, which EGSPhotoAlbum supports. All pictures of a directory (independent of their format) can e.g. be imported in one go and converted to an animation. The fast scaling functions (known from EGSPhotoAlbum Professional) can also be applied. As special function, 256 greyscale handyscanners of Cameron/Reisware can be controlled by EGS-TV. EGS-TV Professional demos should be available on places where you found EGSPhotoAlbum. Disclaimer ---------- I tried my best to make this program error-free. It has been checked with enforcer and mungwall and works without problems on my configuration. Nevertheless, as there are so many possible configurations of Amigas and EGS-Systems/graphic boards, I can not guarantee that this software will work on your configuration. Especially the complex EGS-System does not have the desired stability in some situations. In cases where I found problems with EGS, I tried to workaround them, or explained them in this document. This software (program and documentation) is provided "as is" and comes with no warranty, either expressed or implied. The author is in no way responsible for any damage or loss that may occur due to direct or indirect usage of this software. You use this software entirely at your own risk. Copyright and Distribution -------------------------- EGSPhotoAlbum software (program and documentation) is copyright by Helmut Hoffmann Rubensstrasse 4 D-41063 Mönchengladbach Germany The demo version of EGSPhotoAlbum may be freely distributed and used as long as the following conditions are met: 1) All files have to be kept together 2) No file may be modified or crunched/packed. The only official way to distribute EGSPhotoAlbum demo packed is the original egsphotoalbum.lha archive. EGSPhotoAlbum may not be disassembled or analysed. The limitations integrated in the demo version may under no circumstance be removed or bypassed. 3) Distributors may only charge for the duplication process (including media) and not for the software. Theese charges may not exceed the following limits: a) Demo on a PD-disk: 8$ (US-dollar) including postage&packing (in Germany: 12DM) b) Demo on a PD-CD-ROM: 50$ (US-dollar) including postage&packing (in Germany: 75DM) c) Demo on a BBS/Mailbox/ftp-site or other electronically callable system: Maximum charge 4$ (US-dollar) (in Germany: 6DM) for downloading Anyway, it must be made explictly clear to the buyer, that he does not pay for the program (demo) itself but only for the duplication service. 4) It is not allowed to distribute EGSPhotoAlbum with any commercial product without a written permission by me. One exception is the distribution of the demo version with products not exceeding the above price limits (e.g. a cover-disk magazine for 8$ or less). The following companies have my explicit permission to distribute the EGSPhotoAlbum demo with their products: NOVA Design, Ingenieurbüro Helfrich. If you want to distribute EGSPhotoAlbum demo with your commercial product (hardware or software) write to me for details. 5) The registered version may not be redistributed. It may only run on one machine per registration. It is allowed to make a backup copy of the original disk. You can currently also contact me by EMail: hhoff@pool.informatik.rwth-aachen.de No registrations by EMail! If you want to register or have important suggestions/bug reports, please write by ordinary mails to my address above. ============================= Archive contents ============================= Original Packed Ratio Date Time Name -------- ------- ----- --------- -------- ------------- 16384 5845 64.3% 22-Dec-94 15:27:18 EGS-Icons/EGSPhotoAlbum 668 379 43.2% 22-Dec-94 17:15:04 EGS-Icons/EGSPhotoAlbum.readme 628 273 56.5% 13-Nov-94 15:39:36 EGSPhotoAlbumDeutsch.info 129320 58869 54.4% 31-Jan-95 15:33:06 EGSPhotoAlbumDeutsch/EGSPhotoAlbum 49988 19096 61.7% 31-Jan-95 15:44:44 EGSPhotoAlbumDeutsch/EGSPhotoAlbum.guide 482 253 47.5% 31-Oct-94 01:11:06 EGSPhotoAlbumDeutsch/EGSPhotoAlbum.guide.info 454 283 37.6% 31-Oct-94 01:11:06 EGSPhotoAlbumDeutsch/EGSPhotoAlbum.info 10867 4620 57.4% 31-Jan-95 15:48:10 EGSPhotoAlbumDeutsch/EGSPhotoAlbum.LiesMich 477 251 47.3% 31-Oct-94 01:11:08 EGSPhotoAlbumDeutsch/EGSPhotoAlbum.LiesMich.info 3482 1342 61.4% 31-Jan-95 16:00:44 EGSPhotoAlbumDeutsch/Registrierung.txt 477 250 47.5% 31-Oct-94 01:11:08 EGSPhotoAlbumDeutsch/Registrierung.txt.info 628 270 57.0% 13-Nov-94 15:39:36 EGSPhotoAlbumEnglish.info 128976 58631 54.5% 31-Jan-95 15:35:40 EGSPhotoAlbumEnglish/EGSPhotoAlbum 46674 17161 63.2% 31-Jan-95 15:44:50 EGSPhotoAlbumEnglish/EGSPhotoAlbum.guide 482 255 47.0% 31-Oct-94 01:12:34 EGSPhotoAlbumEnglish/EGSPhotoAlbum.guide.info 454 282 37.8% 31-Oct-94 01:12:32 EGSPhotoAlbumEnglish/EGSPhotoAlbum.info 9870 4035 59.1% 31-Jan-95 15:48:10 EGSPhotoAlbumEnglish/EGSPhotoAlbum.readme 477 248 48.0% 31-Oct-94 01:12:32 EGSPhotoAlbumEnglish/EGSPhotoAlbum.ReadMe.info 3411 1256 63.1% 31-Jan-95 16:00:40 EGSPhotoAlbumEnglish/Registration.txt 477 250 47.5% 31-Oct-94 01:12:32 EGSPhotoAlbumEnglish/Registration.txt.info 190046 175642 7.5% 13-Jan-95 09:42:34 demoscreenshot.jpg -------- ------- ----- --------- -------- 594722 349491 41.2% 01-Feb-95 21:19:10 21 files