Deploying Visual FoxPro Solutions

Image editors provide much of the same benefit for deployment as icon editors. In addition to adding a professional image to your application, many custom deployment tools allow you to change the graphics used by the deployment package. All of the tools highlighted in this section include the ability to convert graphics from one format to another. This can be useful when you need to convert bitmap images to JPEGs or GIF for use in your Internet applications. Each tool has advantages and disadvantages. It is almost like buying a car; the features and performance dictate which product you find most beneficial.

Corel Draw

Corel Corporation

More information is available at www.corel.com . The trial version of this tool can be downloaded from this site and the full version is US$399.

Digital Image Pro

Microsoft Corporation

More information is available at www.microsoft.com . The tool is US$129

Image Composer

Microsoft Corporation

The tool comes with Microsoft FrontPage 97/2000.

Paint Shop Pro

Jasc Software, Inc.

More information is available at www.jasc.com . The tool can be downloaded from this site (trial version available) and the full version is US$99.

Photoshop

Adobe Systems Incorporated

More information is available at www.adobe.com . The tool can be downloaded (tryout of previous version) from this site and the full version is US$649.

Windows Paint

Microsoft Corporation

More information is available at www.microsoft.com . The tool is included with Windows 3.1/95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP.