VIDVUE v2.4 - Windows Multimedia Viewer/Util
Full GIF 89a, AVIdeo,WAVaudio,MIDImusic,FLI
FLC animation. JPG/JPEG,TIFF,PCX,TGA,WMF,
BMP/DIB,EPS,WPG,DCX,PICT. Converts, prints,
enhances, user scripts/presentations, more!
Clipboard support. AVI/WAV info. Quicktime.
VBRUN300.DLL req. 100% Functional Shareware.
Featured in CompuServe Magazine, April 1994.

VIDVUE v2.4 - Windows Multimedia Viewer/Util
Full GIF 89a, AVIdeo,WAVaudio,MIDImusic,FLI
FLC animation. JPG/JPEG,TIFF,PCX,TGA,WMF,
BMP/DIB,EPS,WPG,DCX,PICT. Converts, prints,
enhances, user scripts/presentations, more!
Clipboard support. AVI/WAV info. Quicktime.
VBRUN300.DLL req. 100% Functional Shareware.
Featured in CompuServe Magazine, April 1994.
1DOOOOOPShareware Distribution
If your disk(s) contains VIDVUE24.ZIP; feel free to copy and distribute it, unmodified. You can
also copy and distribute your registered disk(s) set as long as you DELETE the TECHSUPP.TXT
file (only registered users get telephone support) and do not disclose your Personal S/N.

DEMO.TXT: Slideshow Example
In your VIDVUE app directory is a text file - DEMO.TXT. This file shows you how to write a
multimedia slideshow script. Simply change the "FILENAME=" keyword to equivalent files in
your own drive/directory then save the text file with a *.SHO extension (eg., DEMO.SHO).
See VIDVUE.HLP file for details on how to write user-scripted slideshows.

Diagnosing MCI Installation in Windows
If you get MCI driver errors when loading AVI, WAV, MID or FLI files, you may have a parameter
missing from your SYSTEM.INI or WIN.INI file. Ensure that you have installed the MCI drivers by
using the Media Player to verify successful installation.

If you downloaded NEWPLA.ZIP (from GO ASOFT or a BBS) or WAPLAY.EXE (from
GO GRAPHSUP at CIS) instead of AAWIN11.ZIP (or higher) to play FLI/FLC animation files, you
may get MCI errors with VIDVUE, since original setup program is not included.

Copy SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI to *.BAK; this way you can undo changes. Enter items that
DO NOT EXIST in each of the INI files with a text editor. Close and restart Windows.

Entries in SYSTEM.INI file:

[mci]
WaveAudio=mciwave.drv
Sequencer=mciseq.drv
AVIVideo=mciavi.drv
Animation1=mciaap.drv

[drivers]
midimapper=midimap.drv
VIDC.MSVC=msvidc.drv
VIDC.RT21=indeo.drv

Entries in WIN.INI file:

[mci extensions]
wav=waveaudio
mid=sequencer
rmi=sequencer
avi=AVIVideo
fli=Animation1
flc=Animation1

VIDVUE.INI and MCI Initialization
Due to the way different systems react to MCI device initialialization; VIDVUE now includes
every possible combination for MCI devices initialization. If the the default routines still result
in an MCI error loading AVI, WAV, MID or FLI files, after

1. verifying that all relevant entries are in SYSTEM.INI or WIN.INI file
2. and Media Player plays the files,

then you can use a text editor to add/modify the following entries in the VIDVUE.INI file.

AUDINIT=n
AAAINIT=n
VIDINIT=n

where n=1,2 or 3

"AUDINIT=" modifies WAV and MID initialization.
"AAAINIT=" modifies FLI and FLC initialization.
"VIDINIT=" modifies AVI initialization.

If you have problems loading WAV and MID files, experiment by adding:
AUDINIT=1
or
AUDINIT=2
or
AUDINIT=3
restart Windows, run VIDVUE and play your WAV or MID file to see if it loads correctly.

If you have problems loading FLI and FLC files, experiment by adding:
AAAINIT=1
or
AAAINIT=2
or
AAAINIT=3
restart Windows, run VIDVUE and play your FLI or FLC file to see if it loads correctly.

If you have problems loading AVI files, experiment by adding:
VIDINIT=1
or
VIDINIT=2
or
VIDINIT=3
restart Windows, run VIDVUE and play your AVI file to see if it loads correctly.

Apple QuickTime for Windows (QTW) Runtime
To run *.MOV (Apple QTW MOVie) files, installed MCI drivers for Windows are required.
To check if the drivers are installed, use the Media Player accessory to play *.MOV files;
if you can play *.MOV files via Media Player then VIDVUE can too.

If you purchased and are currently using any of the following products:

Adobe Premiere 1.0 (or later) for Windows
Macromedia Action 2.5 (or later) for Windows
Macromedia Authorware Pro 2.0 (or later) for Windows

then you probably have installed MCI drivers for MOV playback; verify proper
MCI installation via Media Player.

If you don't have the Quicktime for Windows drivers, then CompuServe subscribers can:

1. GO MACDEV.
2. Download LICENS.TXT from Library 8.
3. Read and abide to terms and conditions in LICENS.TXT.
4. If you agree to LICENS.TXT, then download QTDSK1.ZIP and QTDSK2.ZIP.

Note:QTDSK1.ZIP and QTDSK2.ZIP are NOT distributable files.
Only YOU can download and use them (see LICENS.TXT).
READ THE README.WRI FILE IN QTDSK1.ZIP.

5. Extract QTDSK1.ZIP to a blank, formatted 1.44 MB disk.

Example:

If you dowloaded the *.ZIP files to d:\CSERVE\DOWNLOAD then

a - Insert your blank, formatted 1.44 disk in Drive A:
b - in DOS, type "A:" to goto Drive A:
c - Type "PKUNZIP -d d:\cserve\download\QTDSK1.ZIP"
to extract files to directories.

6. Extract QTDSK2.ZIP to another blank, formatted 1.44 MB disk.
7. Insert DISK1, run Windows and run SETUP.

Note:If for some strange reason SETUP cannot find DISK2 when it requests it,
rename the DISK2 directory on DISK2 to "DISK1" then reinstall. You may
have to use a utility like Norton or PCtools to do this.

If you are not yet a CompuServe subscriber, but have a CDROM and several CDROM titles,
you may already have the QTW runtime files BUT may not be setup for MCI playback.

1. Copy all QTW runtime files to your \windows\system directory.
The QTW files are usually placed in a separate directory; you must have:

MCIQTW.DRV, MCIQTENU.DLL, QTIMCMGR.DLL, QTIM.DLL
QTOLE.DLL, QTHNDLR.DLL, QTVHDW.DLL, QTNOTIFY.EXE
PLAYENU.DLL, VIEWENU.DLL, and several *.QTC files

Note:Since YOU purchased the book w/ a CDROM or CDROM title, only YOU are
licensed to use the QTW runtime files on ONE/YOUR single computer.
YOU CANNOT DISTRIBUTE THE QTW RUNTIME FILES OR COPY THEM TO
ADDITIONAL MACHINES/COMPUTERS OR SHARE THEM VIA NETWORKS
OR OTHER SHARED DEVICES.

2. Create a QTW.INI file and place it in your \windows directory and
add the following sections and entries.

[Options]
VideoOptimize=DIB

[Video]
Optimize=driver

[QuickTime for Windows]
Implementation=Full

3. Modify your SYSTEM.INI file; add under the [mci] section

QTWvideo=MCIQTW.DRV

4. Modify your WIN.INI file; add under the [mci extensions] section

MOV=QTWvideo

HiColor DDB (Device Dependent Bitmap) Frame Grabs
Since 32K or 64K color modes are the preferred modes for viewing video files, Video for
Windows 1.1 (or higher) and Apple Quicktime 1.1.1 (or higher) displays video as DDBs for
speed on 32K/64K color displays. DDBs are DEVICE DEPENDENT; thus, you have to tell
VIDVUE how to use them. A special entry in the VIDVUE.INI file tells VIDVUE how to
access DDBs. This is ONLY required if you want to grab video frames from AVI
or MOV video files on 32K/64K color displays. Run VIDVUE and select
"Help-System/Video Info". If "Bits/Pix=16" or "Bits/Pix=15" then this affects you.
Otherwise, skip this setup.

Using a text editor (eg., NOTEPAD), add the following entry to the VIDVUE.INI file:

HiColorGrab=RGB

where RGB=0(will save to a 24-bit DIB; this is the default)
RGB=555 (will save to standard 32K HiColor DDB format)
RGB=565 (will save to an XGA-type DDB format)
RGB=655 (will save to a non-standard XGA-type DDB format
typically found with ATI cards)
RGB=664 (will save to a non-standard DDB format typically found with ATI cards)

If you have an ATI card, run the FlexDesk utility then click the Advanced button,
the "16 BPP RGB Mode" frame will tell you how you are currently setup.

If you have one of the newer Windows accelerator cards, try

HiColorGrab=565

most will typically default to this mode.

If "Help-System/Video Info" shows "Bits/Pix=15" then try.

HiColorGrab=555


If you don't know what RGB mode you are in, experiment with:

HiColorGrab=555
or
HiColorGrab=565
or
HiColorGrab=0

then restart VIDVUE and try to Grab a video frame; see VIDVUE.HLP if you don't know
how to grab video frames.
NS.TXT.
4. If you agree to LICENS.TXT, then download QTDSK1.ZIP and QTDSK2.ZIP.

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VIDVUE v2.4 - Windows Multimedia Viewer/Util
Full GIF 89a, AVIdeo,WAVaudio,MIDImusic,FLI
FLC animation. JPG/JPEG,TIFF,PCX,TGA,WMF,
BMP/DIB,EPS,WPG,DCX,PICT. Converts, prints,
enhances, user scripts/presentations, more!
Clipboard support. AVI/WAV info. Quicktime.
VBRUN300.DLL req. 100% Functional Shareware.
Featured in CompuServe Magazine, April 1994.
1DOOOOOPShareware Distribution
If your disk(s) contains VIDVUE24.ZIP; feel free to copy and distribute it, unmodified. You can
also copy and distribute your registered disk(s) set as long as you DELETE the TECHSUPP.TXT
file (only registered users get telephone support) and do not disclose your Personal S/N.

DEMO.TXT: Slideshow Example
In your VIDVUE app directory is a text file - DEMO.TXT. This file shows you how to write a
multimedia slideshow script. Simply change the "FILENAME=" keyword to equivalent files in
your own drive/directory then save the text file with a *.SHO extension (eg., DEMO.SHO).
See VIDVUE.HLP file for details on how to write user-scripted slideshows.

Diagnosing MCI Installation in Windows
If you get MCI driver errors when loading AVI, WAV, MID or FLI files, you may have a parameter
missing from your SYSTEM.INI or WIN.INI file. Ensure that you have installed the MCI drivers by
using the Media Player to verify successful installation.

If you downloaded NEWPLA.ZIP (from GO ASOFT or a BBS) or WAPLAY.EXE (from
GO GRAPHSUP at CIS) instead of AAWIN11.ZIP (or higher) to play FLI/FLC animation files, you
may get MCI errors with VIDVUE, since original setup program is not included.

Copy SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI to *.BAK; this way you can undo changes. Enter items that
DO NOT EXIST in each of the INI files with a text editor. Close and restart Windows.

Entries in SYSTEM.INI file:

[mci]
WaveAudio=mciwave.drv
Sequencer=mciseq.drv
AVIVideo=mciavi.drv
Animation1=mciaap.drv

[drivers]
midimapper=midimap.drv
VIDC.MSVC=msvidc.drv
VIDC.RT21=indeo.drv

Entries in WIN.INI file:

[mci extensions]
wav=waveaudio
mid=sequencer
rmi=sequencer
avi=AVIVideo
fli=Animation1
flc=Animation1

VIDVUE.INI and MCI Initialization
Due to the way different systems react to MCI device initialialization; VIDVUE now includes
every possible combination for MCI devices initialization. If the the default routines still result
in an MCI error loading AVI, WAV, MID or FLI files, after

1. verifying that all relevant entries are in SYSTEM.INI or WIN.INI file
2. and Media Player plays the files,

then you can use a text editor to add/modify the following entries in the VIDVUE.INI file.

AUDINIT=n
AAAINIT=n
VIDINIT=n

where n=1,2 or 3

"AUDINIT=" modifies WAV and MID initialization.
"AAAINIT=" modifies FLI and FLC initialization.
"VIDINIT=" modifies AVI initialization.

If you have problems loading WAV and MID files, experiment by adding:
AUDINIT=1
or
AUDINIT=2
or
AUDINIT=3
restart Windows, run VIDVUE and play your WAV or MID file to see if it loads correctly.

If you have problems loading FLI and FLC files, experiment by adding:
AAAINIT=1
or
AAAINIT=2
or
AAAINIT=3
restart Windows, run VIDVUE and play your FLI or FLC file to see if it loads correctly.

If you have problems loading AVI files, experiment by adding:
VIDINIT=1
or
VIDINIT=2
or
VIDINIT=3
restart Windows, run VIDVUE and play your AVI file to see if it loads correctly.

Apple QuickTime for Windows (QTW) Runtime
To run *.MOV (Apple QTW MOVie) files, installed MCI drivers for Windows are required.
To check if the drivers are installed, use the Media Player accessory to play *.MOV files;
if you can play *.MOV files via Media Player then VIDVUE can too.

If you purchased and are currently using any of the following products:

Adobe Premiere 1.0 (or later) for Windows
Macromedia Action 2.5 (or later) for Windows
Macromedia Authorware Pro 2.0 (or later) for Windows

then you probably have installed MCI drivers for MOV playback; verify proper
MCI installation via Media Player.

If you don't have the Quicktime for Windows drivers, then CompuServe subscribers can:

1. GO MACDEV.
2. Download LICENS.TXT from Library 8.
3. Read and abide to terms and conditions in LICENS.TXT.
4. If you agree to LICENS.TXT, then download QTDSK1.ZIP and QTDSK2.ZIP.

Note:QTDSK1.ZIP and QTDSK2.ZIP are NOT distributable files.
Only YOU can download and use them (see LICENS.TXT).
READ THE README.WRI FILE IN QTDSK1.ZIP.

5. Extract QTDSK1.ZIP to a blank, formatted 1.44 MB disk.

Example:

If you dowloaded the *.ZIP files to d:\CSERVE\DOWNLOAD then

a - Insert your blank, formatted 1.44 disk in Drive A:
b - in DOS, type "A:" to goto Drive A:
c - Type "PKUNZIP -d d:\cserve\download\QTDSK1.ZIP"
to extract files to directories.

6. Extract QTDSK2.ZIP to another blank, formatted 1.44 MB disk.
7. Insert DISK1, run Windows and run SETUP.

Note:If for some strange reason SETUP cannot find DISK2 when it requests it,
rename the DISK2 directory on DISK2 to "DISK1" then reinstall. You may
have to use a utility like Norton or PCtools to do this.

If you are not yet a CompuServe subscriber, but have a CDROM and several CDROM titles,
you may already have the QTW runtime files BUT may not be setup for MCI playback.

1. Copy all QTW runtime files to your \windows\system directory.
The QTW files are usually placed in a separate directory; you must have:

MCIQTW.DRV, MCIQTENU.DLL, QTIMCMGR.DLL, QTIM.DLL
QTOLE.DLL, QTHNDLR.DLL, QTVHDW.DLL, QTNOTIFY.EXE
PLAYENU.DLL, VIEWENU.DLL, and several *.QTC files

Note:Since YOU purchased the book w/ a CDROM or CDROM title, only YOU are
licensed to use the QTW runtime files on ONE/YOUR single computer.
YOU CANNOT DISTRIBUTE THE QTW RUNTIME FILES OR COPY THEM TO
ADDITIONAL MACHINES/COMPUTERS OR SHARE THEM VIA NETWORKS
OR OTHER SHARED DEVICES.

2. Create a QTW.INI file and place it in your \windows directory and
add the following sections and entries.

[Options]
VideoOptimize=DIB

[Video]
Optimize=driver

[QuickTime for Windows]
Implementation=Full

3. Modify your SYSTEM.INI file; add under the [mci] section

QTWvideo=MCIQTW.DRV

4. Modify your WIN.INI file; add under the [mci extensions] section

MOV=QTWvideo

HiColor DDB (Device Dependent Bitmap) Frame Grabs
Since 32K or 64K color modes are the preferred modes for viewing video files, Video for
Windows 1.1 (or higher) and Apple Quicktime 1.1.1 (or higher) displays video as DDBs for
speed on 32K/64K color displays. DDBs are DEVICE DEPENDENT; thus, you have to tell
VIDVUE how to use them. A special entry in the VIDVUE.INI file tells VIDVUE how to
access DDBs. This is ONLY required if you want to grab video frames from AVI
or MOV video files on 32K/64K color displays. Run VIDVUE and select
"Help-System/Video Info". If "Bits/Pix=16" or "Bits/Pix=15" then this affects you.
Otherwise, skip this setup.

Using a text editor (eg., NOTEPAD), add the following entry to the VIDVUE.INI file:

HiColorGrab=RGB

where RGB=0(will save to a 24-bit DIB; this is the default)
RGB=555 (will save to standard 32K HiColor DDB format)
RGB=565 (will save to an XGA-type DDB format)
RGB=655 (will save to a non-standard XGA-type DDB format
typically found with ATI cards)
RGB=664 (will save to a non-standard DDB format typically found with ATI cards)

If you have an ATI card, run the FlexDesk utility then click the Advanced button,
the "16 BPP RGB Mode" frame will tell you how you are currently setup.

If you have one of the newer Windows accelerator cards, try

HiColorGrab=565

most will typically default to this mode.

If "Help-System/Video Info" shows "Bits/Pix=15" then try.

HiColorGrab=555


If you don't know what RGB mode you are in, experiment with:

HiColorGrab=555
or
HiColorGrab=565
or
HiColorGrab=0

then restart VIDVUE and try to Grab a video frame; see VIDVUE.HLP if you don't know
how to grab video frames.
NS.TXT.
4. If you agree to LICENS.TXT, then download QTDSK1.ZIP and QTDSK2.ZIP.

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speed on 32K/64K color displays. DDBs are DEVICE DEPENDENT; thus, you
VIDVUE v2.4
Copyright 1993-1994 Lawrence Gozum
All rights reserved.


SUMMARY:

VIDVUE is an easy-to-use Multimedia player/slideshow/viewer/utility
distributed as 100% Functional Shareware.

It fully supports FULL-FEATURED 89a and 87a GIFs with, probably, the fastest
decode-to-screen Window routines (80x86 assembly). Includes Full Screen
decoding and full support for JPG/JIF, BMP/DIB, PCX, TIFF, TGA and DCX
formats, plus, raster image support for WPG, EPS and PICT files - and, full
vector support for WMF files. Comment viewing, with many options, for GIF
and JPG/JIF files is also supported.

It plays AVI video, WAV audio, MIDI music, FLI/FLC animation files and
APple Quicktime MOVies. AVI and MOV playback can be fully scaled in a
sizeable window. Includes AVI frame grab function to import and save
AVI and MOV frames to other formats.

Multimedia slideshows (w/ all formats) can be played with marked files and
user scripts. Includes Shuffle Play, AutoCenter, AutoDither, AutoSize,
variable delays and backgrounds and AVI scaling, special GIF processing,
plus other features PER SLIDE! Plays WAV and MID files with displayed
images. Unlimited slides (as many as you want).

Conveniences include last file(s) recall (up to eight files); last
drive/directory recall and last desktop position recall.

Image printing on B/W printers supports error-distributed dithering for
superior gray shades. Interface includes a simulated document to resize and
position image on paper before printing.

Special image processing includes 'hotspot removal' for converting GIFs to
BMP Wallpaper without the "burnt colors", and PackVideo, for enhancing video
frame captures and resizing.

VIDVUE also converts file formats, sharpens, smoothens, adjusts contrast
and brightness, resizes, flips/rotates, dithers, reduces colors, converts
to gray, and copies DIBs to/from clipboard, among other features.


REQUIREMENTS:

Required: Windows 3.1 running in Enhanced mode and VBRUN300.DLL.
********* Browse/search for "VBRUN" to check availability in any forum/RT,
or check local BBSs for VBRUN3.ZIP or VBRUN300.ZIP.

Optional: Installed Video for Windows (VFW) runtime for AVI playback.
Browse/search for "VFW" to check availability, or check local
BBSs for VFWRUN.ZIP or VFW11A.ZIP.

Optional: Installed MCI drivers for WAV and MIDI playback.
These come with your sound card.

Optional: Installed MCI drivers for FLI/FLC playback.
At CIS, download NEWPLA.ZIP from GO ASOFT
or WAPLAY.EXE from GO GRAPHSUP.
At GEnie, download AAWIN11.ZIP from CYBERSPACE RT;
or check local BBSs for AAWIN11.ZIP (or later).

Optional: Installed MCI drivers for MOV (Quicktime for Windows) playback.
You most likely have installed MCI drivers for Quicktime for
Windows (QTW) playback, if you purchased and are currently using:

Adobe Premiere 1.0 (or later) for Windows
Macromedia Action 2.5 (or later) for Windows
Macromedia Authorware Pro 2.0 (or later) for Windows

If you have a CDROM and several CDROM titles, you may already have
the QTW runtime files, VIDVUE's README.WRI file details how to
setup for MCI playback.

At CIS,

1. GO MACDEV.
2. Download LICENS.TXT from Library 8.
3. Read and abide to terms and conditions in LICENS.TXT.
4. If you agree to LICENS.TXT, then download
QTDSK1.ZIP and QTDSK2.ZIP.

Note: QTDSK1.ZIP and QTDSK2.ZIP are NOT distributable files.
Only YOU can download and use them (see LICENS.TXT).
READ THE README.WRI FILE IN QTDSK1.ZIP.



VIDVUE 2.4 Update

o Added Clipboard DIB Support.

- Copy DIB to Clipboard
- Paste DIB from Clipboard
- Empty Clipboard

o Added Quicktime (*.MOV) movie support.

- Virtually, all AVI (Video for Window) functionality implemented.
- Complete Slideshow support/integration.
- Quicktime (*.MOV) movie frame grab function (similar to AVI grabs)
for importing and exporting graphic frames to different file formats.

o Added HiColor DDB (device-dependent bitmap) support for grabbing
32K-color and 64K-color AVI (with VFW 1.0 or VFW 1.1 runtime) and MOV
(Apple Quicktime) movie frames; includes DDB support for 5/5/5, 5/6/5,
6/5/5 and 6/6/4 display modes.

o Control Window is now "Always On Top" when showing AVI, MOV (Quicktime)
or FLI/FLC animation to account for increasingly large video frame
sizes (eg., 640x480).

o Added "RIFF walker" for FAST AVI file info.

o Added "RIFF walker" for FAST WAV file info.

o Added File Date field to all File Info functions.

o BUGFIX: Resizing of images with systems low on memory triggered
a DLL missing error; corrected.

o BUGFIX: Monitor Contrast and Brightness adjustments updated incorrectly
in Viewing Window AFTER decoding a GIF to Full Screen; corrected.

o BUGFIX: VIDVUE's Setup trigerred an error during install with
Windows for Workgroups; corrected.

o BUGFIX: With VFW 1.1 runtime, playing AVI files WITHOUT an audio track
trigerred an MCI error; corrected.

o BUGFIX: With VFW 1.1 runtime, playing AVI slideshows trigerred a GPF
when palette updated on some systems in 256 color modes; corrected.

o BUGFIX: Ending slideshow by clicking on screen sometimes trigerred an
MCI error depending on speed of CPU and transfer rate of data; corrected.

o BUGFIX: Setup still caused an error on European systems using various
characters for date delimiters (eg., 5.28.94); corrected - totally
removed date dependencies in setup.


VIDVUE 2.3 Update

o Added WMF support.
- WMF header info
- Variable scaling and resizing
- Auto size support
- Full screen support
- Slideshow support

o Added User-Definable background color for all images and immediate
slideshows via Color Dialog.

o Added option for FAST, seamless GIF transitions (decodes in background
while current slide is showing) in immediate slideshows.

o Recompiled subclassing routines for 256-color displays; faster!

o Added extended Printer Setup dialogs.

o Added 3D support for Message boxes and dialogs.

o Accelerated Mark Directory function for slideshow.

o Added system & video info window (memory, resources, video ...)

o Added optional File Manager association with VIDVUE in Setup for
GIF, JPG, PCX, TGA, TIF and BMP files.

o Added MCI "bullet proofing" routines for WAV, MID, FLI/FLC and AVI devices.

o BUGFIX: Setup expected THREED.VBX's datestamp to be in U.S. format (ie.,
M/D/YY) causing a "Type mismatch ..." error on systems with International
date formats (eg., YY/M/D); corrected.

o BUGFIX: Wrong filename was displayed in viewing window title when
viewed via File Manager association; corrected.


IMPORTANT:

Please ensure that VBRUN300.DLL is in your Windows directory or
Windows System sub-directory before running VVUSETUP.EXE from Windows.

To install, select "Run" from the Program Manager menu bar then enter
the pathname and "VVUSETUP". For example, if you extracted the files
into "e:\test" then type "e:\test\vvusetup".

VIDVUE's Setup now provides an option to setup ALL files in it's specified
application directory.

IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT YOU HAVE SETUP PROBLEMS, PLEASE READ INSTALL.TXT.

The following files MUST be included in this distribution set.
**************************************************************

README 1ST This file.
INSTALL TXT Notes on VIDVUE Setup.

VVUSETUP EXE Setup program

VVU EXE \ These program execution files
VIDVUE EXE / are placed in VIDVUE's app dir.

DEMO TXT --> Skeleton Slideshow script
README WRI --> Read this!

VIDVUE HLP --> VIDVUE Help

VIDVUE DLL \ These are required DLL & VBX
ACCUSOFT VBX \ support files. They will optionally reside
MDICHILD VBX > in your Windows system sub-directory
SUBEZ VBX / after successful installation.
THREED VBX /