FotoArchive is a complex application that uses the capabilities of Windows(TM) fully. We test every new release thoroughly to make sure that the users will come across no application errors. We test it in extreme conditions, e.g. with a foto file containing 1,000+ image records or by trying to predict the user's actions. However, it is very important for us to be informed of problems that we may have not encountered. Please e-mail the problems you have encountered to dilos@anistor.gr (please use the word FOTOARCHIVE in the subject area of your e-mail) and we will try to solve them either immediately (if possible) or in our next release(s).
A. FOTOARCHIVE INSTALLATION ASKS FOR THE UPDATING OF SOME SYSTEM FILES
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT
If necessary, please allow the installation program to update two dialog files in the system directory. As of version 3.1.0 these files are needed for the smooth operation of FotoArchive.
Please follow the procedure described below: 1. Run FotoArchive and allow the dialog files to be updated. 2. Restart Windows. 3. Run FotoArchive once more and install it (see Installation Guide below).
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Step 1: Download FotoArchive file on your desktop or to a folder.
Step 2: Run FotoArchive3xx.exe and follow instructions to extract and install the necessary files. If file installation does not begin automatically, then after the extraction of the files run 'Setup' or 'Setup.exe' located in folder FARCHIVE that was created on your desktop to complete installation.
Step 3: Installation has been completed. Run FotoArchive by selecting it from: Start/All Programs/FotoArchive 3.x.x
NOTE: To unleash FotoArchive please read the FotoArchive Manual from Start/All Programs/Manual FotoArchive 3.x.x. (The file may also be found at 'C:\ All Program Files\FotoArch3xx\FotoArchive.doc' on your hard drive).
UNINSTALL OR POSSIBLE INSTALLATION PROBLEM
To remove Fotoarchive from your PC, please follow instruction below.
Problem: Installation was not completed due to power failure, disk error etc.
Solution: Make sure the first attempted installation is completely removed. Remove it from:
Start/All programs/Control Panel/Add-Remove Programs
If FotoArchive3xx appears in that window, click on the specific entry to remove it.
Reinstall FotoArchive.
B. KNOWN PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
FALSE VIRUS ALERT BY KASPERSKY and AVG ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM
If you have installed in your PC the anti-virus program KASPERSKY or AVG and you try to download FotoArchive, you may receive an anti-virus (troyan) alert notifying you that FotoArchive is infected by a troyan virus. This is a false alarm by
KASPERSKY or AVG anti-virus program. We always make sure that FotoArchive is clean from viruses if downloaded from this homepage.
Release 3.1.0
No known problems
Release 3.0.0
1. If you try to assign image editors while viewing an album, after completing the task FotoArchive may exit. Assign image editors before you open an existing album or create a new one. (Corrected in release 3.1.0)
2. In the Image Browser window of the big Viewer, FotoArchive did not always count the number of images shown correctly. (Corrected in release 3.1.0)
3. If in some of the "Open" windows you selected more than one files, a confusing error message was displayed. (Corrected in release 3.1.0)
4.Hitting the wrong combination of keyboard keys before printing caused FotoArchive to exit with no error message. (Corrected in release 3.1.0)
Release 2.6.2
If you have not assigned an image editor to the 'W16 Editor' selection from menu 'Album File\Choose Editors' option in the 1024x768 viewer and you click on menu item 'Image\Copy -->Edit' from the 800x600 Viewer, FotoArchive exits. Do not use this option from the 800x600 Viewer unless you have assigned the 'W16 Editor'. (Corrected in release 3.0.0)
Release 2.5.1
WARNING!!!! & SOLUTION for users of older versions (1.0.0 to 2.4.9)
If you have used FotoArchive up to and including version 2.4.9 to create Albums, you WILL NOT be able to open them in FotoArchive version 2.5.1 and above. The main change has to do with the structure of the .foto files created. With FotoArchive 2.5.1 and above you can use image files the total path of which is up to 250 characters long (as opposed to the limit of 50 characters in previous versions).
However, you can convert your old Albums to the new .foto file structure (new Albums) and use them in FotoArchive 2.5.1 and above. A converter program and instructions are included in FotoArchive 2.5.1 version. Please click on the CONVERT menu (next to HELP) in the main window of FotoArchive 2.5.1 version.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you attempt any conversion, make sure that the text areas of your .foto file DO NOT contain the symbol of double quotes ". Use F4 key to search and clear any " symbols from your texts. Alternatively, you may replace them with the symbol of single quotes ' that does not affect the conversion process.