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What is Perspective? Correcting Perspective Distortions

Manifestation of Perspective in Photographs Perspective refers to the apparent distortion of proportions and shapes when visually observing objects. We often see photos like this:       Why does everything appear distorted? Our eyes perceive the angular size of an object. If two objects of the same linear size are placed at different distances, …

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MSI Installer – Advantages for Developers

In the world of software development, especially when creating solutions meant for widespread use across multiple systems, the choice of installer format is crucial. Microsoft Installer (MSI) stands out as a leading choice, particularly for developers targeting enterprise environments. At its core, MSI provides a robust framework for packaging and deploying applications, bringing a host …

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Understanding OAuth 2.0: A Key Security Protocol for Virtual Printing

In today’s digital world, securing data and ensuring seamless access across various applications is paramount. One of the most effective and widely adopted protocols to achieve this is OAuth 2.0. For developers working on virtual printer drivers and similar software, understanding OAuth 2.0 is crucial for integrating secure authentication and authorization mechanisms. In this article, …

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N-Up Printing: An Efficient Way to Save Resources

In the world of digital document management and printing, efficiency and sustainability are paramount. One of the innovative features that address both these concerns is N-Up printing. Whether you’re a business professional aiming to reduce paper usage or a student looking to streamline your study materials, understanding and utilizing N-Up printing can significantly enhance your …

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The PDF Format: Advantages and Disadvantages

The Portable Document Format (PDF) has become one of the most widely used file formats for documents worldwide. Created by Adobe Systems in 1993, PDFs are used for everything from e-books and business reports to tax forms and legal documents. Their widespread adoption is due to a combination of features that make them versatile and …

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FTP, FTPS and SFTP File Uploads in a Virtual Printer Driver

What are FTP, FTPS and SFTP? File Transfer Protocol (FTP) FTP is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between a client and a server on a computer network. It relies on two communication channels: a command channel for controlling the conversation and a data channel for transmitting file content. Despite its widespread use, …

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Understanding Byte Order Mark (BOM)

What is Byte Order Mark (BOM)? A Byte Order Mark (BOM) is a Unicode character used to signal the endianness (byte order) of a text file or stream. The BOM character is placed at the beginning of a text file, represented as U+FEFF in Unicode. When saved in UTF-8, UTF-16, or UTF-32 formats, the BOM …

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For Developers: Add a Virtual Image Printer to Your Application

Are you a software developer in search of a solution to enable your users to save resulting documents or pictures as image files? Our Virtual Printer Driver can serve as a virtual image printer, offering support for the most commonly used image formats: BMP, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, and providing numerous options within each format: ✓ …

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Exploring the Enhanced Metafile (EMF) Format: A Practical Guide for Developers

As software developers, we constantly seek efficient and versatile tools to enhance our applications’ capabilities. One such tool that often flies under the radar but holds immense potential is the Enhanced Metafile (EMF) format. EMF serves as a bridge between applications and printers, enabling the creation and manipulation of graphics in a device-independent manner. In …

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Exploring ActiveX Technology: Overview for Developers

ActiveX technology has been a cornerstone in the development landscape, offering developers a powerful and flexible framework to create dynamic and interactive software components. This article explores the history, pros, and cons of ActiveX technology, shedding light on its relevance in the contemporary development world.  The Birth of ActiveX ActiveX, short for Active eXtended, emerged …

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