README.TXT File
README file for VideoSoft vsView, Version 1.06
(C) Copyright VideoSoft, 1994

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This document describes the release notes for version 1.06 of the 
VideoSoft vsView custom VBX controls.

NOTE: VideoSoft improves its manuals at the time of reprinting, 
so some of the information in this file may already be included in
your manuals. We suggest you print this document and attach it to
the manual.

VideoSoft
2625 Alcatraz Avenue, Suite 271
Berkeley, California 94705
Phone (510) 547-7295
FAX   (510) 547-1084
Internet:                71552,3052@compuserve.com
Compuserve Tech Support: at the CIS prompt type "go videosoft"
Compuserve Orders:       at the CIS prompt type "go swreg"
                         vsView product ID 3244  ($99 + s&h)
                         vsVBX  product ID 1084  ($45 + s&h)
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New features in Version 1.06 (see the VSVIEW.HLP file for details
on each item):

**** New ResetDC Event ******************************************

	* This new event gets triggered at the proper time to do a
        ResetDC call. This is useful when using external libraries to
        call the ExtDeviceMode function.

**** New Features and Fixes *************************************

	* Allows user to change Orientation within a job
	this works fine when printing. when previewing, must change
	control size with code.

	* Fixed bug with IndentLeft across page breaks

	* Make sure that the Error event is fired after clicking
	  on the Abort window.

	* Works with DIBs and non DIBs for postcript printers.


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New features in Version 1.05 (see the VSVIEW.HLP file for details
on each item):

**** New Licensing Scheme ******************************************
In response to numerous user requests, we have changed our licensing
scheme:

You no longer have to distribute the LIC file with your compiled
applications. As long as you have the LIC file installed on your
machine when you compile an application, vsView will not look for
a license file when you run it. This will simplify your installation
process and reduce the potential for version conflicts on your
users' machines.

This also makes the VSVIEW.DEV file obsolete. It's not needed
anymore, and that's why you won't find it on the distribution
diskettes.

In short:
1) Forget the DEV files.
2) DO NOT DISTRIBUTE THE LIC FILE WITH YOUR APPLICATIONS!!!!

**** New features **************************************************
vsPrinter:
* Added NPorts and Ports() property array
  This allows you to distinguish printers with same name connected
  to different ports (common on networks).
  Note that NPorts and Ports() refer to the CURRENT printer, so
  NPorts will be 1 most of the time. For example, if the current
  device is an HP LaserJet IV which is connected to ports "LPT1:"
  and "LPT2:", then
    vsPrinter.Device   is "HP LaserJet IV",
    vsPrinter.NPorts   is 2,
    vsPrinter.Ports(0) is "LPT1:", and
    vsPrinter.Ports(1) is "LPT2:".
  The code below selects the HP LaserJet IV connected to "LPT2:"
    vsPrinter.Device = "HP LaserJet IV"
    vsPrinter.Port = "LPT2:" ' the Port property is now read/write

* Added actions to print all preview pages at once (but print
  quality of metafiles will degrade somewhat)

vsInForm
* Added "Locked" setting to the FrameSizing property (so user can't
  move the window)

**** Bug fixes *****************************************************
vsPrinter:
* Did not print files directly (Action = 1) (oops). Now it does.
* Got rid of flicker when AbortWindow = False
* Fixed reentrancy problem that could cause GPF's when trying 
  start printing a document while another was still being printed.

vsDraw:
* Did not copy picture to clipboard (Action = 5). Now it does.
* Picture property ignored ScaleLeft/ScaleTop. Not anymore.

**** Miscellaneous improvements ************************************
vsView: 
* Improved documentation
* Included table shading example in demo app.

vsPrinter:
* Made FileName property persistent (can be saved to disk)

vsInForm:
* Added FrameButtons property to get closer-to-Chicago look.
* Improved painting.
* Made OnTop persistent across minimize/restore
* Made 3D effects sensitive to system colors

**** Acknowledgement ***********************************************
The VideoSoft development team thanks the users who reported 
problems and suggested improvements to this product. We will keep
listening to you and working to improve the quality and usefulness
of our tools.
