Developers wanting to add image and image device control functionality to their applications will and to check out this new, redistributable dll provided by Microsoft intended to replace functionality introduced with the Wang and Kodak image controls provided in older versions of Windows. Prior to the introduction of Windows XP, the Wang/Kodak control and libraries formed part of the operating system installation (were not redistributable) and provided the only inherent means to offer imaging display and manipulation without relying on third-party controls. However, Kodak Imaging for Windows program and the related controls (ImgScan.ocx, ImgAdmin.ocx, ImgEdit.ocx, and ImgThumb.ocx) are not included with Windows XP.

The readme file indicates the Windows Image Acquisition Library v2.0 is only designed to support the PNG, BMP, JPG, GIF and TIFF image formats. It should not be relied upon to support other formats, though they may appear to be supported depending on system configuration. Â

The download contains the dll, help files, installation instructions and a rash of assorted VB-based demos (and no, it does not contain the image shown ... that's my desktop background):

Yu Yu Hakusho Episode 11 Info

Episode 11 of Yu Yu Hakusho , titled (or "The Genkai Tournament Begins"), marks a high-stakes turning point in the Spirit Detective's journey. It captures the essence of a "good story" by blending underdog grit, strategic combat, and the series' signature supernatural flair. The Plot: Fighting in the Dark

: The fight takes place in total darkness. While Kibano uses his mask to track Yusuke's movements and spirit energy, Yusuke is left blind and struggling against Kibano's superior strength and "Big Arm Bomber" technique. Yu Yu Hakusho Episode 11

The episode follows Yusuke Urameshi as he continues his quest to become the successor of the legendary martial arts master, . After surviving initial trials, Yusuke is pitted against Kibano , a massive martial artist who uses a specialized metallic mask to enhance his spiritual awareness at the cost of his other senses. Episode 11 of Yu Yu Hakusho , titled

: Yusuke realizes he cannot win by traditional means. In a classic moment of shonen ingenuity, he uses a cigarette (given to him by Genkai) to track Kibano's movements through the air currents and heat, allowing him to land a decisive blow. While Kibano uses his mask to track Yusuke's

Instructions for proper installation of the dll and the help files are included in the readme.txt located in the main installation directory. The readme.txt in the samples folder contains the information above. Developers using wiaaut.dll are granted license to freely redistribute the library with their application as detailed in the redist.txt file inside the zip. (Only this dll is listed in this file, soÂ don't overwrite your VB directory's redist.txt with this file!)

This file is provided by VBnet as a service to developers. Any support issues for this product should not be sent to VBnet.

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	Visual Basic Imaging Routines Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Library v2.0 Imaging control to replace the Wang/Kodak Image Edit controls
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Posted:Â Â	Monday February 03, 2003
Updated:Â Â	Monday December 26, 2011
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Applies to:Â Â	VB4-32, VB5, VB6
Developed with:Â Â	VB6, VBScript (for included demos)
OS restrictions:Â Â	Windows XP; for Windows 2000 see Prerequisites and Comments below
Author:Â Â	Microsoft
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