MMGIF WorkBench Version 1.51 16-NOV-1998 Copyright (c) 1995-1998 by Jamie O'Connell. All Rights Reserved. MMGIF WorkBench MMGIF WorkBench is a multimedia GIF file authoring tool: it allows you to collect and audition various image and sound files. MMGIF files are multimedia GIF data files -- they contain multiple images, MIDI songs, and PCM audio sounds (Windows WAVE files). The latest version allows inclusion of JPG images inside multimedia GIFs. Through the use of drag-and-drop graphical selection you can design and build multimedia data files that can be played by the MMGIF player/viewer program. FEATURES * Windows hosted development environment * Drag-and-drop interface * independent audition of Images, MIDI, and Wave sounds * Automatic generation of EMBED scripts * Support for existing hand-entered scripts * New Windows based Embed program (included) * Automatic launching of Embed and MMGIF * Extensive Windows Help * Tutorial with data files included * MMGIF Workbench is Freeware REQUIREMENTS for MMGIF WorkBench * Windows 3.1+ (including Windows 95). * An MPC level 1 soundcard (including MIDI and Wave drivers). * SVGA Graphics capability (256 colors). True Color recommended. * 16 Megabytes of RAM (32 Recommended) * 2 Megabytes of Hard Disk storage for program files. * MMGIF Player/Viewer (freely available) INSTALLING the MMGIF WorkBench If you're installing a new MMGIF along with the WorkBench, install the MMGIF package first. The setup should now proceed automatically from the self-extracting archive. The self-extractor is a Windows program which should be launched from Windows Program manager or File manager. Under Windows 95 it can be also be executed from a command shell. If there is a problem, PKUNZIP (or similar) can be used to manually extract the files. To save download time, the VBRUN300.DLL library is distributed separately. Many users will already have this file on their systems in the Windows SYSTEM directory. If you need the VBRUN300.DLL file, download the VBRUNINS.EXE self-extracting archive. This file is also a Windows self-extracting archive which will install itself into the Windows SYSTEM directory. MANUAL INSTALL The first step is to unzip the MMGWB.EXE and related files (including the one you are reading) to either a diskette, or a temporary directory on your hard drive. The driver will be installed from this location (make note of the disk drive letter and directory name). To begin installation, run the SETUP.EXE program using Program Manager menu File/Run... or File Manager -- it will prompt you for any necessary information. _______________________________________________________________________________ CONFIGURATION There are several configuration options which you will want to verify or modify upon launching MMGWB for the first time. The options are located via the Options/Configure... menu selection. EMBED PATH This option should have been correctly configured by the MMGWB installation. It is used to locate the executable file to use for creation of an MMGIF. To locate the EMBEDWIN.EXE (installed with MMGWB) or EMBED.EXE file, click in the Edit-box and then press Browse. By navigating the directory hierarchy, you can graphically fill in the EMBED path. Alternatively, you can type the full pathname in to the edit-box. REDIRECT EMBED OUTPUT When using a DOS program (such as EMBED) to interpret the script, you can force the command ouput to be redirected into a file, which is fed into NOTEPAD upon completion. If the Redirect Embed Output option is checked, the output is redirected. This option is not available (or needed) when running the Windows EMBEDWIN.EXE program. MMGIF PATH To locate the MMGIF.EXE file click in the edit-box and then press Browse. By navigating the directory hierarchy, you can graphically fill in the MMGIF path. Alternatively, you can type the full pathname in to the edit-box. EDITOR PATH The editor path defaults to Windows NOTEPAD.EXE, but you may use a different editor if you wish. To locate an editor, click in the edit-box and then press Browse. By navigating the directory hierarchy, you can graphically fill in the Editor path. Alternatively, you can type the full pathname in to the edit-box. MIDI OUT PORT This option allows the selection of a MIDI output driver. By default it is set to the MIDI Mapper, but any valid MIDI device may be selected. If no items are displayed on the list, it indicates a problem with Windows Multimedia setup. ______________________________________________________________________________ SUPPORT To help you get started, there is an example/tutorial that is installed in the DEMO subdirectory. The text for the tutorial resides in the MMGWB help, which can be opened from within MMGIF WorkBench or by opening the "MMGWB Help & Tutorial" icon. ______________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION MMGIF WorkBench is now Copyrighted freeware -- you may use it without charge or royalties of any kind. Although we will make all attempts to correct any problems that may arise, only prior paid registrations will receive unlimited support. Let me know if you have questions, find problems, or suggestions. I plan to support the MMGIF WorkBench product from the CIS Sight and Sound Forum (GO SSFORUM): Jamie O'Connell JamieOConnell@midiox.com The Graphics Interchange Format(c) is the Copyright property of CompuServe Incorporated. GIF(sm) is a Service Mark property of CompuServe Incorporated. The latest version of this software can also be obtained from the WWW Site: http://www.channel1.com/users/jamieo/ DISCLAIMER THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. _______________________________________________________________________________ VENDOR INFORMATION MMGIF WorkBench may be distributed, provided only a nominal fee (typically to cover packaging costs) is charged for distribution. As such, it may be distributed with other software. _______________________________________________________________________________ End of MMGWB readme.txt