ShowBMP Dynamic Link Library

ShowBmp Dynamic Link Library for Winhelp

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ShowBmp is a universal winhelp tool for enhancement of winhelp functionality. ShowBmp is a dynamic link library (DLL) which is invoked by the winhelp embedded window command. This program has the following unique features:

Bitmap display
16 color BMP bitmap display
256 color BMP bitmap display
24 bit RGB BMP bitmap display
PCX bitmap display
GIF bitmap display
JPG bitmap display
Animated bitmap display (move, stretch)
ICON bitmaps

New for Version 1.33

Display of all supported bitmap formats (see above) as miniatures which "expand" when being "clicked" Ideal for big bitmaps Reduces space requirements on winhelp topic Better user orientation ICON bitmaps are restored in a separate overlapping window This window automatically closes if winhelp topic closes This window will automatically close if winhelp is minimized The position and size of this window can be defined by the help author If the original size of the bitmap is bigger than preselected size, scrollbars are present ZOOM function allows to study bitmap details Print option allows separate printing of the bitmap "crosshair" allows for individual demonstration of bitmap details Bitmap management Imagebuffer stores dynamically the bitmaps for later redisplay Printing of bitmaps fully supported Multiple images (16) on one help topic Bitmaps can be stored via BAGGAGE and are, thus, not directly accessible by winhelp user Hotspots on high resolution bitmaps for display / action:

Legend
Jumps
Popups
Macros
WAV sound replay
CD track replay
"On line" hotspot editor allows for easy hotspot definition "on the fly"
File structure of hotspot files (*.hot) is open and defined here
Hotspot files can be stored via BAGGAGE and are automatically read if present
Multimedia support
Digital video display (*.avi)
Digital animation display (*.fli, *.flc)
Sound replay (*.wav)
CD track control from within winhelp

Multimedia files can be stored BAGGAGE and are, thus, not directly accessible by winhelp user Definition of custom multimedia buttons

Technical specifications

16 bit program version included
32 bit program version included
Windows 95 supported
Windows NT supported
ShowBmp.ini for definition of global program parameters
DLL can be used from multiple help files simultaneously, but
One instance of the DLL is in memory
Only in the shareware version
of the program, which is for evaluation purposes, every bitmap will be displayed with a small title "evaluation display", and invoking MCI interface and execution of applications is limited to 20-30 seconds.

If you register, you will receive a copy without limitations.

Download Version 1.30a Now (785K) Dr. Rudolf Bumm
Munich
Germany
(100025,2206)
Ground mail :
Sperberstr. 50 a
D-81272 Munich
Germany

Copyright 1993-96 and all rights reserved. WINDOWS is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. TIFF is a file format of Aldus Corp GIF is a file format of the CompuServe Corp PCX is a file format of Microsoft Corp