PMSANE v. 0.31 Beta released

Archive Filename: pmsan031.zip, 414,47k (Replaces: pmsan026.zip)
Short Description: PMSANE V0.31 - scanner program (now with PREVIEW)
Long Description: PM frontend for SANE for OS/2 V0.66 (Scanner Access Now Easy).
Works with HP and Microtek scanners and integrates with your preferred image viewer application. This release includes major enhancements for Preview scanning and "alpha" level support for MUSTEK scanners.
Operating System/Version: Warp 3.0 or later
Additional requirements: SANE661.ZIP



Developer Stan Irish just released PMSANE version 0.31 Beta. PMSANE is a Graphical User Interface for OS2SANE - Jeff Freedman's
OS/2 port of the Linux application - SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy).

PMSANE uses SCANIMAGE.EXE to scan a document, then it
starts your Viewer application. Scanned images are stored
in temporary files which are (optionally) deleted when you exit the program.

This program is intended to be used by people familiar with SANE for OS/2.
I wrote it to remove the need to know the SANE command line switches.
It is written is VisPro/REXX Version 3.1 and I have included the runtime DLLs
with this package.

Preview scanning uses PNM to TIFF conversion tools from NETPBMA.ZIP. I have
included the relevant DLLs and EXE with this package.


Features

PMSANE allows you to use your favourite Viewer app (as long as it understands
PNM file format). To date, it has been tested with PMVIEW, PMJPEG, Artwork, Embellish.

Settings can be saved under descriptive names like "Photo", "Business Card" etc.
You can have an unlimited number of preset Scanner Settings saved and select the
appropriate one for the current scan job or modify the settings on screen.

Scanned images are stored in the working directory with a new file name each
time (using a template TMP?????.PNM). If you have not deselected the checkbox
on the Options panel, these files will be deleted when you exit PMSANE.

Scanned images can also be saved to a directory of your choice using the
Scan & Save As function.

Preview scanning allows you to scan an area of a document, then select
part of the displayed image for re-scanning (Select & re_scan may be repeated
as many times as you want).

Requires.

OS2SANE - (SANE661.ZIP available at HOBBES and other archives)


Files

 Shipped in PMSANnnn.ZIP
PMSANE.DOC - this file
PMSANE.EXE - the GUI for SANE written in VisPro/REXX
PMSANE.HLP - online Help for PMSANE.EXE
LIBPBM.DLL - (from NETPBMA) Runtime module for PNMTOTIF.EXE
LIBPGM.DLL - (from NETPBMA) Runtime module for PNMTOTIF.EXE
LIBPNM.DLL - (from NETPBMA) Runtime module for PNMTOTIF.EXE
LIBPPM.DLL - (from NETPBMA) Runtime module for PNMTOTIF.EXE
LIBTIFF.DLL - (from NETPBMA) Runtime module for PNMTOTIF.EXE
PNMTOTIF.EXE - (from NETPBMA) converts PNM to TIFF
VPREXX.DLL - Runtime module for VisPro/REXX
VPIMGEDT.DLL - Runtime module for VisPro/REXX
VPOBJ.DLL - Runtime module for VisPro/REXX

Created during execution
PMSANE.INI - created and maintained by PMSANE.EXE. Contains standard scanner settings etc.
PMSANE.LOG - Created by PMSANE when something fails.
Errors from SCANIMAGE.EXE and REXX failures are written to this file.

Optional flag file (contents are not used)
PMSANE.TRC - If PMSANE finds this file, it enables the VisPro/REXX STDIO window
where STDOUT and STDERR from external commands and REXX errors can be seen.
Create this file if you want to see the SCANIMAGE command used by PMSANE
or if you are experiencing unexplained failures in PMSANE.


 Installation

Install OS2SANE before installing PMSANE. This package includes the ASPI Router device driver
so you must reboot before running SCANIMAGE.EXE (SCANIMAG.EXE on FAT drives) or PMSANE.EXE.
Take the time to read the README.OS2 included in SANE661.ZIP.

Place all PMSANE files in the same directory as the executables for SANE (SCANIMAGE.EXE etc)
and make sure VPREXX.DLL is either in the same directory or in the LIBPATH.
Create a new Program object on the destop (in the folder of your choice) for PMSANE.EXE.

Start PMSANE and select the Options menu item. Complete the configuration by entering
your Viewer application and other preferences.

CAVAET.
SANE661.ZIP is still considered to be "ALPHA" code. Read README.OS2 section warning of
possible damage to your scanner by using incorrect settings. Occassionally, the scanner
head will move to the end and not return, leaving the light ON.


 Supported Scanners:

PMSANE currently includes SCANIMAGE settings for
- HP (including non-HP scanners which appear to OS2SANE as HP)
- MICROTEK

Other scanners will be added when I find out the settings for them. If you want your
scanner supported, I would appreciate some cooperative development.

Please start by sending me a copy of the STDOUT from "scanimage --help -d xxx" command
where xxx is the device you want supported. Also "scanimage -L" will help a little.

 History:


19 May 1998 Version 0.31 (Beta)
Added Preview Scan feature
Added Mustek scanner support ("alpha" level code)
Added Scan & Save As feature

6 May 1998 Version 0.26 (Beta)
Added functions to display and clear the log file - PMSANE.LOG
More field validation for Geometry Fields - Width & Height automatically adjusted if necessary.
Fix for Work Folder button behaviour on systems with XFOLDER installed.
Multi-line errors from SCANIMAGE.EXE now only produce one popup message box.
File/Exit menu item now works.

22 Apr 1998 Version 0.25 (Beta)
Removed incorrect error message when viewer application starts with PMSANE not in the foreground.
Error handling - scan errors now displayed and logged to PMSANE.LOG.
Viewer is no longer started after unsuccessful scan operation.
Font for text fields changed to 10point.Helv to improve display on some systems.
Fix for systems running 4OS2 or other CMD.EXE replacements.
More information displayed in the STDIO popup window. All external commands and their RC.

10 Apr 1998 Version 0.23 (Beta)
Fix for certain viewer apps which did not start in the foreground.
Background color added to PMSANE - I got bored with "default" (grey).

3 Apr 1998 Version 0.22 (Beta)
Support for Microtek scanners (still being tested)
New functions - Scan & View, Scan to File, Start Viewer, (open) Work Folder
User interface redesign
Now works with Object REXX as well as traditional REXX
Display SCANIMAGE command line in STDIO popup window
Workaround for scanner head not returning in Halftone mode

23 Mar 1998 Version 0.15 (Beta)
Help now available
Pointer set to "busy" where appropriate
Better exception handling

21 Mar 1998 Version 0.14 (Beta)
Public release. No new functions.

19 Mar 1998 Version 0.13 (Alpha)
Options panel - includes Viewer app, Working Directory and Delete checkbox.
Fixed several small bugs.
Released to Alpha testers for approval to release beta.

28 Feb 1998 Version 0.11 (Alpha)
Basic scanning functions only (limited release for feedback purposes)


Futures:
The following are being considered (not in priority order, and NOT committed):

- Mustek scanner support <<work in progress>>
- Multi thread to support Client/Server and pseudo animation
- Animation during scan operations
- Client/Server (NETBIOS) <<work in progress>>
- Client/Server (TCP/IP)
- Scan & Print button (may include support for FaxWorkd driver)

CONTACT AUTHORS:

PMSANE - Stan Irish <sirish@acepia.net.au>
OS2SANE - Jeff Freedman <jsf@hevanet.com>
PNMTOTIF- various (see PNMTOTIF.CPY)

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