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SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS MANUAL - Properties and Methods for SigPlus
3.64 Added pixel density to JPG formats. Added support for new Adobe plugin, GemSignPlus. Added SigCompressionMode 100, which determines maximum possible signature compression and uses it. Added EncryptionMode 3, which is similar to Mode 2, except mode 3 also prohibits the TimeStamp/Annotation alteration.
3.61 Disabled unused SigPlus OnClick event to improve application performance.
3.60 Added GetBitmapBufferBytes() method to return a Bitmap image in a Byte array. Added tablet connect query for serial and HSB only This checks whether or not the tablet is connected to the computer. Added SetEnableColor() method to activate color in SigPlus.
3.55 Added DisplayRefreshInterval() method to allow developer to specify the SigPlus refresh rate. Added SetBackgroundHandle() method to allow SigPlus background to be set from a windows handle.
3.53 Added functionality to allow the font used for annotation within SigPlus to be specified (section must be added in the SigPlus.ini). Further improved HID tablet performance.
3.49 Eliminated issues when trying to import signatures into an instance of SigPlus in which SigCompressionMode does not match.
3.48 Improved HSB (HID) tablet performance.
3.46 Implemented GetSigPlusVersionString() method for determining version of SigPlus currently installed. Implemented GetLCDSize() and GetLCDStringSize(str String) to help determine LCD area necessary for given string size to be displayed on Topaz LCD tablets. Added four methods to create buffered signature BMPs (method calls all begin with “BitmapBuffer”), eliminating the need to save them to a file location. Updated ClearTablet method to increase efficiency when called within Pen Events.
3.40 Eliminates “flicker” when writing on older operating systems. Added the DisableMessageBoxes method, to inhibit SigPlus error messaging.
3.34 Implemented LCDWriteFile method, allowing BMP to be passed to LCD tablet using its full path (rather than a Handle to the BMP).
3.33 Internal changes. No major modifications.
3.32 Added SigPlusInit() method for use with CreateObject method in vbscript on a web page.
3.29 Implemented PenUp and PenDown events (see SetEventEnableMask method). Implemented ability to query tablet for serial number and model number (see TabletSerialNumber and TabletModelNumber methods). For use with specific hardware only.
3.28 Provides interactive LCD tablet functionality when minimized by updating the signature list when KeypadQueryHotSpot, NumberOfTabletPoints, and TabletState methods are called.
Input buffer is cleared on open, safeguarding against leftover data issues.
3.23 Timeout changed in SigPlus to accommodate Citrix system performance, allowing compatibility with Citrix environment. Added SetBackground method, allowing BMP image to be set as background of SigPlus object
Added parameter to SigPlus.ini, to permit multiple USB tablets on a hub to sign simultaneously. Added parameter to SigPlus.ini to allow SigPlus error messages to be suppressed. Fixed bug to allow SigPlus to be unregistered using regsvr32.
3.18 Added parameter in SigPlus.ini to allow BMP images to be created at either screen resolution or tablet resolution. Provided USB support for legacy Win95 systems.
3.17 Internal changes. No major modifications.
3.16 Revised SigPlus method SetSigWindow.
3.15 Internal changes. No major modifications.
3.12 Internal changes. No major modifications.
3.10 Two versions of SigPlus.ocx merged to create a single SigPlus.ocx for all operating systems. Thread priority updated.
3.09 Add USB support for Windows 2000 and Me. (Requires use of newer driver, TopazUsb.sys.) Revised to fix WriteImage method to return a True or False depending upon success. Improved Redraw performance.
3.07 Improved image file writing performance and added additional modes.
3.06 Revised to reduce dll support required for creating image files.
For information on SigPlus 3.05 and previous versions, please contact Topaz Systems, Inc.
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