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Package Description.
| Package name | PICDIR |
|---|---|
| Title | The Picture Directory |
| Version | 1.24 |
| Updated | 99/12/14 |
| Author | Les Paton |
| Node | GNKVM |
| Userid | LPATON |
| Alternative author | Les Paton |
| Node | uk.ibm.com |
| Userid | les_paton |
| Software requirements | Rexx, GDDM 2.2+ GDDMREXX |
| Operating System | VM/SP5/HPO VM/ESA |
| Software language used | Rexx |
| Source code provided, Y(es) or N(o) | Y |
| Summary provided in file | HELPCMS |
| Documentation provided in file | HELPCMS |
| Abstract | A simple,powerful,friendly directory of your picture files. Select a picture from the directory for viewing. Supports a wide range of picture-type files...ADMGDF/CGM/ADMIMG/ ADMPRINT/ADMSAVE/LISTxxxx/PSEGxxxx etc. |
Package Content within the VMARC file.
PICDIR LICENSE * License instructions for the VM DownLoad Library.
PICDIR EXEC * Run-time exec
PICDIR MESSAGES * Contains message text for messages
PICDIR SCREENS * Contains screen layouts
* of the program.
PICDIR TABLES * Contains tables which control some aspects
* The MESSAGES, SCREENS & TABLES files can be
* translated to provide full NLS requirements
* on all output or to reconfigure the panels
* to the users tastes.
PICDIR HELPCMS * Help/Documentation for PICDIR EXEC
PICDIR PROFILE * Default user PROFILE, customise yourself
*
SHOWPIC EXEC * A simple driver exec for SHOWing pictures.
*
* Notes...
*
* There is a small bit of code at the front of the exec which supports
* linking of the disk(s) containing the GDDMREXX code. This is currently
* coded to reflect GREENOCK usage. The DISKS option is used in your
* profile to change this to your own local requirements.
*
* Entry to and from CMS SUBSET mode is supported from the interactive
* display presented to the user ( via PA2 key ). Before entering SUBSET
* a test for the presence of the $SUBSET EXEC is made. If present this
* exec will be invoked immediately on entry to SUBSET. The exec may be
* used to warn the user they have entered SUBSET and prompt them on how
* to return. A package which provides such an elegant entry/exit is
* available from the author of this ( PICDIR ) package. To obtain....
*
* Request $SUBSET PACKAGE From VMTOOLS
*
* In the absence of the above package a 'window' which guides the user on
* return from SUBSET is presented.
*
* Use the VIEW4GDF FORUM on IBMVM to discuss this package.
*
* Dependencies....
*
* GDDMREXX
*
* You may require the following files which are part of the VIEW4GDF
* PACKAGE....
*
* VIEW4GDF PACKAGE * To support the EDIT function.
*
IMAGCONV EXEC * Convert ADMIMG to ADMGDF. Places image on
* graphics field while preserving aspect ratio
* of original.
* This exec is called by PICDIR to support
* image ( ADMIMG ) handling.
* If you need more comprehensive image editing
* capability then I recommend the EZIMAGE
* PACKAGE from VMTOOLS.
IMAGCONV MESSAGES * Messages file for IMAGCONV EXEC
IMAGCONV HELPCMS * Help file for IMAGCONV EXEC
*
ADMPCONV EXEC * Convert ADMPRINT to ADMGDF.
* This exec is called by PICDIR to support
* ADMPRINT handling.
ADMPCONV MESSAGES * Messages file for ADMPCONV EXEC
ADMPCONV HELPCMS * Help file for ADMPCONV EXEC
*
* Release 1.01 02 Dec 1992 - Recognise and handle IMAGE Symbol Sets.
* Release 1.02 14 Dec 1992 - Improved message display during directory
* build. Added LINKS/NOLINKS and DIRECTORY/
* NODIRECTORY option commands.
* Various minor functional improvements.
* Files updated....
* EXEC, MESSAGES, HELPCMS.
* Files added....
* SHOWPIC EXEC
* Release 1.03 14 Dec 1992 - Scroll HELP display using ENTER key.
* Additional message at front end.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* PICDIR MESSAGES
* Release 1.04 12 Jan 1993 - Now when you select the 'List Profiles'
* window from the CGM Parameters window you can select a profile from
* the list to be used when viewing the picture.
* Pressing the right-hand 'mouse' button when viewing certain types of
* picture gives you User Control Mode.
* Fixed a problem where BROWSE help was displayed instead of an error
* message.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* PICDIR HELPCMS
* PICDIR MESSAGES
* ADMPCONV EXEC
* IMAGCONV EXEC
* ADMPCONV HELPCMS
* IMAGCONV HELPCMS
* Release 1.05 21 Jan 1993 - Fixed a problem which caused a message to be
* truncated.
* Handle problem of 'mouse' locator off-screen on an OS/2 terminal.
* When choosing the 'List Profiles' function of the CGM PARAMETERS
* window then don't leave the sub-directory of CGM profiles appended to
* the main directory.
* When all else fails use XEDIT to view the file.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* PICDIR HELPCMS
* PICDIR MESSAGES ( message 21 changed )
* ADMPCONV EXEC
* IMAGCONV EXEC
* Release 1.06 02 Feb 1993 - Fixed a missing IDENTIFY command so that
* profile processing works as published.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* Release 1.07 08 Feb 1993 - Changed window border character for
* compatibility with OS/2 CM.
* Initialise globals array properly.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* Release 1.08 01 Mar 1993 - Set PAn key properly.
* Added the PRINT window as an improved interface to the PRINT command.
* Added the PLOT window.
* Added access to the GDF Editor ( VIEW4GDF EXEC ).
* Minor code tidy up.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* PICDIR SCREENS
* PICDIR TABLES
* PICDIR HELPCMS
* Release 1.09 22 Mar 1993 - Compatibility with CMMOUSE.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* Release 1.10 23 Mar 1993 - Don't allow locator to mimic a PFKey action
* when there are no alpha fields turned on in the display.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* Release 1.11 14 Apr 1993 - ENTER key and MOUSE are now mutually
* exclusive when selecting a menu action.
* The ENTER key causes the alphanumeric hardware cursor to be read, the
* MOUSE key gives the locator precedence.
* Fixed a problem introduced in release 1.09.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* PICDIR HELPCMS
* Release 1.12 06 May 1993 - Corrected some errors in HELPCMS.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR HELPCMS
* Release 1.13 14 June 1993 - Added usage stats.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* Release 1.14 08 July 1993 - Added LICENSE file. Added copyright.
* All files updated.
* Release 1.15 27 Oct 1993 - Changed default CGMPROFILE to ADM.
* Tidied up copyright statements.
* All files updated.
* Release 1.16 03 Nov 1993 - Fixed a cursor selection position.
* Fixed an interaction between windows that caused the edit program
* ( VIEW4GDF ) to be called when viewing a CGM file.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* PICDIR TABLES
* Release 1.17 26 Nov 1993 - Added support for FOILS5 output.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* Release 1.18 02 Dec 1993 - Expanded DISKS/LINKS capability.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* PICDIR HELPCMS
* Release 1.19 20 Jan 1994 - Fixed parsing of OMNIFIND data.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* PICDIR SCREENS
* PICDIR MESSAGES
* PICDIR HELPCMS
* Release 1.20 13 Jun 1994 - Fixed a CMS FULLSCREEN problem...
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* Release 1.21 24 Aug 1994 - Handle TERSED LIST3820 files.
* Files updated....
* PICDIR EXEC
* Release 1.22 31 Oct 1995 - Updated GREENOCK GDDM disks.
* PICDIR EXEC
* PICDIR HELPCMS
* Release 1.23 13 Nov 1995 - Fixed a directory list problem when there
* are no files of the type requested to put
* on the display.
* PICDIR EXEC