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Information about “IMAGEACCESS”
IMAGEACCESS -- a database program that associates a graphics image file
with each text record. The result is a simple database of pictures that
can be displayed on your monitor and printed on either a dot-matrix or
laser printer.
IMAGEACCESS accepts image files in .MSP (Microsoft Paint), .PCX (PC
Paintbrush), or .TIF (Tagged Image File) formats. The image files can
be created by a hand scanner, a full page scanner, any of several paint
programs, or a video digitizer.
Whatever the subject matter of the images or photographs, IMAGEACCESS
will make their organization easier. Access to a specific image is
only a few keystrokes away. Once entered, the database can be
searched and images displayed or reports printed which include the data
and images.
The potential uses of IMAGEACCESS are limitless. IMAGEACCESS can
create an inventory of just about any collection or group of people,
places, or things. Clip-art for desktop publishing can easily be
organized by category, description, and size. Personnel files can
contain photographs of employees for easy identification and security.
Collectors, genealogists, historians, writers, archaeologists,
photographs or images of interest.
FILE2350.TXT
Disk No: 2350
Disk Title: ImageAccess
PC-SIG Version: S1
Program Title: ImageAccess
Author Version: 1.0
Author Registration: $49.00
Special Requirements: 512K RAM, and EGA. A hard drive is recommended.
IMAGEACCESS is a database program that associates a graphics image file
with each text record. The result is a simple database of pictures that
can be displayed on your monitor and printed on either a dot-matrix or
laser printer. IMAGEACCESS accepts image files in MSP (Microsoft
Paint), PCX (PC Paintbrush), or TIF (Tagged Image File) formats. The
image files can be created by a hand scanner, a full page scanner, any
of several paint programs, or a video digitizer.
The potential uses of IMAGEACCESS are limitless. IMAGEACCESS can
create an inventory of just about any collection or group, of people,
places, or things. Consider the possibilities; Clip-art for desktop
publishing can easily be organized by category, description, and size;
Personnel files can contain photographs of employees for easy
identification and security; Collectors, genealogists, historians,
writers, archaeologists, biologists, and many others can use IMAGEACCESS
to attain quick access to photographs or images of interest.
Whatever the subject matter of the images or photographs, IMAGEACCESS
will make their organization easier. Access to a specific image is only
a few keystrokes away. Once entered, the database can be searched and
images displayed or reports can be printed which include the data and
images.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
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║ <<<< PC-SIG Disk #2350 IMAGE ACCESS >>>> ║
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║ To start the program, type: IA (press ENTER) ║
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║ To print documentation, type: copy MANUAL.DOC prn (press ENTER) ║
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(c) Copyright 1990, PC-SIG Inc.
MANUAL.DOC
**** ImageAccess ****
INSTALLATION
First, make a backup copy of your ImageAccess program disk. If necessary
consult your PC-DOS/MS-DOS manual for a description of the Diskcopy
command. Save the original program disk in a safe place and use the copy
as the working program disk.
Second, although it is possible to use ImageAccess on a floppy disk
system, a hard disk system is almost a necessity if you wish to store a
number of image files. To install ImageAccess on a hard disk use the
following steps:
1. From the hard disk prompt type CD\ to be sure you are in
the root directory.
2. Type MD\IMAGE
(This will make a directory called IMAGE on the hard disk for the
ImageAccess program, database files and image files.)
3. Type CD\IMAGE
(This will place you in the IMAGE directory that was just
created.)
4. Place your working ImageAccess program disk in drive
A and type COPY A:*.*
(This will copy all of the necessary files onto your hard disk.)
5. Type IA and the Image Access program will begin.
**** ImageAccess ****
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to ImageAccess, a simple database program that associates a
graphics image file with each text record. The result is a database of
pictures. The potential uses of ImageAccess are limitless.
ImageAccess can create an inventory of just about any collection or
group of people, places, or things. Consider the possibilities:
* Museums can catalog any collection including a description, price
paid and an image for each item.
* Clip art for desktop publishing can easily be organized by
category, description and size.
* Personnel files can contain photographs of employees for easy
identification and security.
* Collectors, genealogists, historians, writers, archaeologists,
biologists and many others can use ImageAccess to attain quick
access to photographs or images of interest.
Whatever the subject matter of the images or photographs, ImageAccess
will make their organization easier. Access to a specific image is only
a few keystrokes away. Once entered, the database can be searched and
images displayed or reports printed which include the data and images.
**** ImageAccess ****
WHAT HARDWARE DO I NEED TO RUN THIS PROGRAM?
An IBM compatible computer with 512K of memory and an EGA or VGA display
are needed. Bi-level and color images are displayed equally well on
either display. EGA displays will dither the grayscale images while VGA
displays are capable of 16 level grayscale images. A hard disk is
strongly recommended.
A source that produces image files in either PCX, MSP or TIF file format
is also needed. This source can be a simple hand scanner or full page
scanner, one of several paint programs or a video digitizer.
Printers supported are the Epson LQ family of 24 pin dot matrix
printers, the IBM Proprinter X24 series or the Hewlett-Packard Laserjet
series.
ImageAccess creates a simple database consisting of records that contain
a user defined number of fields of information. In addition to each
record's descriptive text, a file name of a graphics image, in TIF, MSP
or PCX format, is attached to the record along with the size of the
image in pels.
For those wanting a fast introduction to how ImageAccess operates, a
small sample database file, including graphics, is included. Follow the
quick demonstration on the next page to see how it works.
**** ImageAccess ****
A QUICK DEMONSTRATION FOR NEW USERS
Type IA and then press Enter to start the program.
Press Enter to select the File command.
Press Enter to load a previously created database.
Press Enter to load the SAMPLE.DTA database.
Press Esc to return to the File options.
Press Esc to return to the main menu.
Press Left arrow twice to highlight the Display command.
Press Enter to select Display.
Type a 1 and then press Enter to see the text of the first record.
Press F10 to display the graphics image of the first record.
Press any key to return to the text of the first record.
Press Down arrow or Enter to display the text of the next record.
Go to the line above which says press F10 and repeat.
**** ImageAccess ****
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To start ImageAccess simply type IA. The main menu will be displayed at
the top of the screen with the File command highlighted.
Display Exit File Input Options Report Query
The different commands are selected by moving the highlight bar with the
Left and Right arrow keys and then pressing Enter.
Here are some additional details on the ImageAccess commands.
The File Command
The File command should always be selected first, either to create a new
database file or open an existing database file. When the File command
is selected a pull-down menu opens that displays the various choices.
The four choices are:
Create a database
A file name of 8 characters or less is typed in to create a database
file. The extension .DTA is automatically added to the name. After the
name has been entered, an empty screen appears under the command line
bar. A layout for the text portion of the database will now be created
and stored. A simple example that stores an image of employees might be
entered as follows:
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________
City:____________________________________ State:_______ Zip:__________
Position:_______________________________________
Division:_______________________________________
Employee Number:_______________
The field names, such as Employee Number, Name, etc., are simply typed
in, followed by a colon for appearances. The length of each field is
determined and entered immediately following the field name by using the
F1 key. For example the Employee Number field is 15 characters long so
the F1 key is pressed 15 times immediately following the field name. The
background color for the field names will be in contrast to the field
itself for easy identification. When all the field names and field
lengths have been entered the Esc key is pressed and ImageAccess does
some checking to see if the format is correctly done. The format can be
accepted or edited further at this point.
The entire screen can be used for the layout and more than one field
name and field can be entered on a line. Lines can also be skipped and
fields can extend onto several lines.
The following keys perform special functions. The cursor can be
positioned by using the Arrow keys. The Backspace deletes the character
in front of the cursor. The Insert key enters a complete additional
blank line at the cursor location and the Delete key erases a complete
line at the cursor location.
Load a previously created database
A second pull-down menu opens that contains the names of the current
database files, with the first name highlighted. The highlight bar can
be moved with the Arrow keys. When the desired database file is
highlighted the Enter key is pressed, and the file is loaded.
Change the current directory
A new directory can be chosen by typing in a valid path name. For
example if a desired database is contained in directory \NEWPIX, this
path name can be entered and the database then loaded. All path names
must begin with a Backslash.
Sort the database
The records in the database can be arranged alphabetically by selecting
a field on which to sort. When this option is selected a window displays
the fields with the first name highlighted. The highlight bar can be
moved with the Arrow keys and the field selected by pressing Enter. A
check is then done to see if the sort will fit in memory. An additional
database file is then created in proper order with a temporary name
TMPxxxxx.DTA, with xxxxx being a unique number. If TMP1.DTA exists then
the new file will be call TMP2.DTA, etc. These files can be renamed
through the PC-DOS/MS-DOS rename command. The .DTA extension should be
preserved so that ImageAccess will recognize it as a database file.
To exit from any of the pull-down menus press Esc.
The Input Command
After a database file has been created records can be entered by
selecting the Input command. The next available record number will be
displayed and the user created layout for the record appears on screen
where the text will be entered. Only a minimal amount of editing can be
done when text is entered and there is no word wrap at the end of each
line.
When the text has been entered press the Esc key and a prompt for an
image file name will appear under the text. This file must have a TIF,
MSP or PCX extension. The TIF (Tagged Image File Format), MSP
(Microsoft Paint) and PCX (PC Paintbrush) are among the most common
image file formats and most scanners support one or more of these
formats.
The Display Command
Once records with text and an image file name have been entered they can
be viewed by using the Display command. When the Display command is
first entered the user is prompted for a record number. After typing in
the desired record number and pressing Enter the text portion of that
record is displayed. The bottom line contains the file name of the
graphics image associated with the record and its size in pels. To see
the image press F10. When necessary the displayed image will be
automatically reduced to fit on the screen. If the image size is too
large it is reduced by 2, 4, 8, etc., until it will fit on the
screen.Very large images or dithered ones may suffer in appearance
because of this. When the image files are printed the full size image is
used. While the image is appearing or after it is complete, pressing any
key will return you to the text portion of the record. Depending on the
image's size it may take some time for it to be painted on the screen.
When at the text portion of the Display command there are six keys that
are active. They are:
Enter - Display the text of the next record.
Down arrow - Same as Enter.
Up arrow - Display the text of the previous record.
F10 - Display the graphics image.
F9 - Edit the current text.
F8 - Edit the current image file name.
Esc - Quit the Display command and return to the main menu.
The Options Command
When the Options command is selected a pull-down menu opens and displays
the four Options choices. They are:
Select a printer
The Select printer option has four choices. The Enter key toggles the
current selection and the Esc key sets the current selection. The
default setting is for the Epson 24 pin printers.The choices are:
Epson LQ-800, LQ-1000, etc., series (24 pin printers)
IBM Proprinter X24 series (24 pin printers)
HP Laserjet series
Generic printer - text only (no images will be printed)
Select color or gray scale for graphics images
The Select color/gray scale option allows the user to toggle either
option.The default setting is gray scale.
Select 8514A graphics driver
The Select 8514A driver allows users with this graphics card to set up
higher resolution graphics. The 8514A graphics card displays 1024 x 768
pixels on the screen in either 16 or 256 colors depending upon the
memory in the graphics card. If your computer does not have this option
and it is selected the computer may lock up or perform erratically. The
default setting is to leave the 8514A driver inactive.
Set report page
The user can select the number of records that will be printed on each
page of a report. Each record consists of its text and the graphics
image associated with the record. The range of acceptable values is from
1 to 10, with 2 being the default value. Depending on the size of the
images users may need to change this value to avoid having the images
printed across a page break.
When ImageAccess is initially started the default options settings are
used. When these settings are changed ImageAccess automatically saves
the changes and uses them as the default settings the next time the
program is started.
The Report Command
The Report command allows simple reports to be printed that include the
graphics image. When this command is selected the user is prompted for a
report that includes all the records in the database, a range of records
or selected records. An A, R or S should be entered. If a range of
records are desired the user is prompted for the first and last record
wanted. If selected records are desired the user is prompted for a
search string. A word or phrase of up to 40 characters can be entered
and the records in the database, including the image file name, will be
searched for this particular string. The search is not case sensitive,
so typing in "The" will also find "the". Note that searching for "The"
will also identify "They" as a match. The only records printed will be
those that contain text that matches the search string.
The size of printed images will vary depending on the dots/inch (dpi)
setting when the images were scanned. If a 24 pin dot matrix printer is
used, which prints at 180 dpi, images scanned at 200 dpi will be
reproduced at a slightly increased size. Images printed on a Laserjet
printer will appear at normal size when scanned at 300 dpi.
The Query Command
The Query command prompts the user for a search string and then displays
the records (in order) that contain text that matches the search string.
After a match is found, and the text of that record is displayed, there
are three active keys. They are:
Enter - Find the next match.
F10 - Display the graphics image.
Esc - Quit the Query command.
The Exit Command
The Exit command quits the ImageAccess program and returns to the DOS
prompt.
REGISTRATION FORM
Copies of this program may be freely shared with other users.
Shareware users are invited to support the author and register their
copies. The form found below should be used for registration. Registered
users will receive an enhanced version of ImageAccess that allows access
to additional image file formats including TIF 256 level grayscale, and
two compressed TIF formats. The enhanced version also allows snapshots
of image files to be sent to the printer with a single keystroke. The
program will be sent in a attractive binder that includes a printed
manual.
The registration fee is $49. and should be made out to:
Theron Wierenga, P.O. Box 595, Muskegon, MI 49443
Name____________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________State_____Zip________
Disk size desired: 5 1/4 in._______ 3 1/2 in._______
How did you receive your copy of this program?__________________
________________________________________________________________
What type of computer and equipment are you using with
ImageAccess?____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Suggested improvements__________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
ImageAccess is a software product of
Wierenga Software
P.O. Box 595
Muskegon, MI 49443
PC-SIG.TXT
The files on this disk are:
IA EXE 125612 bytes ImageAccess program
IA DEF 8 bytes ImageAccess option settings
SAMPLE DTA 2050 bytes Sample database
ANTIQUE4 TIF 82862 bytes Sample image file
BERT4 TIF 59990 bytes Sample image file
LINDA TIF 21162 bytes Sample image file
WHALE TIF 14390 bytes Sample image file
HOUSE TIF 28422 bytes Sample image file
MANUAL DOC 16679 bytes ImageAccess users manual
PC-SIG TXT 522 bytes This file
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #2350
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
IA EXE 125612 3-20-90 10:14p
IA DEF 8 11-05-89 1:27p
SAMPLE DTA 2050 3-22-90 6:54p
ANTIQUE4 TIF 82862 9-29-89 4:59p
BERT4 TIF 59990 9-29-89 4:58p
LINDA TIF 21162 3-22-90 6:38p
WHALE TIF 14390 9-24-89 6:52p
HOUSE TIF 28422 9-24-89 7:00p
MANUAL DOC 16785 3-18-90 3:21p
PC-SIG TXT 522 3-22-90 7:01p
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