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This page is really just for reference only. Shows the development of CamGrab and YEmote to what they are today.

CamGrab v1 was the start back in March 2002, Sending the following E-mail to some friends:

I got bored last night :)

See if this works for you as well as it does for me ;)

there are still one or two bugs... but it might work for you...

Instructions:

1) put exe in own folder
2) run program
3) view some webcams from yahoo
4) Press refresh list (in program)
5) select name of webcam from list (Dclick)
6) press grab to capture 1 frame or press start monitoring to capture every frame ;)
7) look in the sub folder of the persons name for the pics
8) use acdsee's slideshow to play them back ;)

There wasn't a playback function or anything more at this point, I added saving to AVI and my friends said other people might find it useful too...
... this was the result :o,

Y!-Emote: Utill to make Emoticons selection easier: 

*Update (08-09-02):
       V1.01 - Some emoticons were incorrect
       V2.00 - Auto-hide, Stick to window*
       V2.03 - Remembers re-size between sessions
*Update (09-09-02):
       V2.04 - Sends direct when 'stuck' to window, Always ontop.
                 -  Better mouse over description.

For secret smileys, I find the key combo difficult to remember and tedious to cut and paste from a list. For new animated smileys I find it difficult to remember what the animated icons look like from the static menu of the pull down list.

Getting started:

  • Run the program :)
  • Single click the icon you want. (Mouse cursor turns to Ø over icons)
  • Single click the input box where you want the icon to appear in. (where you type your message)
  • Should auto paste into this box.

Sticky Windows/Auto Close:

Press 'Open' to reveal window for 15 seconds  

 

Download:

 

  • Self install file (Recommended, This contains all support files you need):

            YEmote-Install (~1.4Mb)

  • Zip file of program exe (If you think you know what you are doing ;):

            YEmote-Files (~75Kb)   < Please use if upgrading.

Tips:

  • Animate button re-animates all the icons so you can see what they do.
  • Try closing and re-opening the chat window if auto paste does not work
  • You can resize the icon window for better fit on your screen
  • Hold mouse over icon to see description text
  • Untick 'Keep Open' to auto hide window
  • Drag Target icon '¥' onto any window to auto stick. (E.g. Drag onto message window for easy access). Single click of target un-sticks
  • Use Stick to message window and Auto hide to replace use of built-in smiley menu
  • When 'Stuck' to a window, single click of Emoticon sends direct to message window**
  • Double click target icon '¥' to keep YEmote ontop of other application windows
  • Free to download and use, If you like it please consider making a donation here...

Y!-Emote2

Update to version1, Details listed in WackyB forum link below

Extras from previous versions include:

  •  Sounds
  •  custom quote lists (as requested)
  •  Keep chat windows OnTop function
  •  Auto attaches and hides to chat windows.

Getting started:

  •  Install :)
  •  Run the program (Start/Programs/YEmote/YEmote-2)

That's it.

  •  When chat windows are opened YEmote is automatically attached to the window. When the window loses focus YEmote disappears. When you bring a chat window to the front YEmote will appear again.
  •  Double click YEmote icon in system tray for control panel or just right click for common options.

Download:

 

  • Self install file (Recommended, This contains all support files you need):

            YEmote2-Install (~1.4Mb)

  • Zip file of program exe (If you think you know what you are doing ;):

            YEmote2-Files (~75Kb)   < Please use if upgrading.

 

What's it all about? & Help here... -  from WackyB


CamGrab v0.20b beta:

*Update (4-4-02):
       Fixed to work under W2000 (Preview was not updating automatically)

*Update (20-6-02):
       Playback window maintains aspect ratio
       Playback slider selects frame (does what it looked like it should have done ;)
       Minor tweaks (v0.20b fixes a bug from v0.20)

 

Features:

  • Grab every frame without duplicates
  • Image files Stored in directory under users name (.jpg)
  • Copy frame to clipboard
  • Always OnTop option (useful for viewing a webcam with preview-don't lose that webcam window)
  • Playback stored webcams (double click the preview window)
  • Variable speed/window-size playback
  • Save to .AVI video file 
 

Screen Shots:

  • Main window (Screen shot shows Ch4 News logo;) :

  • Playback window:

 

 

Download:

  • Self install file (Recommended, This contains all support files you need ONLY download if using old (pre V5.5) yahoo messenger):

            YahooCamGrabInstall.exe (~2Mb)

  • Zip file of program exe (If you think you know what you are doing ONLY download if using old (pre V5.5) yahoo messenger ;):

            YahooCamGrab.zip (~30Kb)

v1.1 Release here...(Last release for pre v5.5 ONLY download if using pre V5.5 yahoo messenger)

NEW: Click here...  for CamGrab v2 with initial compatibility/support for recording new messenger v5.5 webcams. (super and large image)

Getting started:

  • Run the program :)
  • Find someone with a webcam and view it
  • Hit the "Refresh List" button - The users name should appear on the webcams list.
  • Double click the users name - Current frame should appear in the preview window
  • Hit the "Preview" check box to view the cam live
  • "Capture Frame" will save a single image of the current frame
  • "Start to monitor" will record every frame as an image sequence - Hit "Stop" to cancel the capture
  • Double click the preview window for playback window. 
  • Etc...
  • message board / FAQ

What's it all about? -  from WackyB

 
CamGrab v1.1 Release. - (This is the last release for pre v5.5 Yahoo messenger)

This version is not complete. I'm making it available now because it will be incompatible with the new Beta Yahoo messenger. Enjoy while it lasts! ;)

New features include:...

#> Image Controls (Adjust preview brightness/colour balance etc...) #> Transparent windows in XP and W2000 (Right click the 'Keep-on-top' button) #> Docking windows - Join windows together to move/control as one (See website for docking info) #> Snap to screen edge, If window is moved near the screen edge it will stick to the side. (Hold 'SHIFT' key when moving to turn off)  #> Capture/Playback multiple cams (Open multiple playback/Camgrab windows).

* Note: This is a release version, but very much earlier then expected. As such there could be bugs. If you find any please let me know. If you have problems then return to using a previous version. 


Old Beta below.

CamGrab v1:

*Upload (30-6-02):
       First test release

           * DO NOT DOWNLOAD IF YOU HAVE NOT USED THE RELEASE VERSION FIRST!! *

This version is in it's test stages, Only download if you are wiling to E-mail me with the results (success or otherwise) with your system, This can be as simple as 

Works: Yes/No
OS: Win98. WinMe / Win2000 / WinXP / etc...
Screen Resolution: ???x???

 

Features:

  • Grab every frame without duplicates
  • Image files Stored in directory under users name (.jpg)
  • Copy frame to clipboard
  • Always OnTop option (useful for viewing a webcam with preview-don't lose that webcam window)
  • Playback stored webcams (double click the preview window)
  • Variable speed/window-size playback
  • Save to .AVI video file 
 

Screen Shots:

  • Main window :

  • Playback window:

 

 

Download:

  • Self install file (Recommended, This contains all support files you need):

            YahooCamGrab1Install.exe (~2Mb)

 

 

Getting started:

  • Run the program :)
  • Find someone with a webcam and view it
  • Hit the "Refresh List" button - The users name should appear on the webcams list.
  • Double click the users name - Current frame should appear in the preview window
  • Hit the "Preview" check box to view the cam live
  • "Capture Frame" will save a single image of the current frame
  • "Start to monitor" will save every frame as an image sequence - Hit "Stop" to cancel the capture
  • Double click the preview window for playback window. 
  • Etc...

What's it all about? -  from WackyB

 

New Features:

  • Mostly cosmetic
  • Resize of windows and preview image (Blocky on large sizes)
  • Docking windows: Holding the mouse over the left hand side of the title bar will display a dock icon that can be dragged onto the other window (undocking is the reverse procedure

  • To keep on-top a window: Select the button next to the the exit "û"
  • To minimize a window: Right click the background area
  • To maximize a window: Double click the background area
  • To move the window: Drag any part of the window

Y!-OnTop: Utill to keep all webcam windows on top of other applications:

* With the introduction of Yahoo Messenger v5.5 a new menu item for keeping the current window ontop was added. This has to a large extent made Y!-OnTop redundant.

*Update (21-6-02):
       V2 - Runs in system tray (takes up less taskbar space)
            - Options to keep own webcam ontop and/or those you view
            - Suspend option

Download:

            Y!-OnTop.exe (~24kb)

            Y!-OnTop2.exe (~32kb) - (recommended)

What's it all about? -  from WackyB

 


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