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by dgmoore
2014-01-07T07:29:04-07:00
Forum: Users
Topic: Install test fails without error
Replies: 2
Views: 1669

Install test fails without error

I have installed 6.8.8-1-Q16-x64 on my Win7 workstation. When I test the installation from the command prompt, convert wizard: wizard.jpg appears to execute (after a short pause control reverts to the prompt), but when convert wizard.jpg win: executes I get a pause for several seconds and control re...
by dgmoore
2013-12-15T08:01:34-07:00
Forum: Users
Topic: Minimum components needed for resizing only?
Replies: 0
Views: 4059

Minimum components needed for resizing only?

In a Windows/VBA environment, I need a capability for resizing gifs only, with no other features required. I have installed ImageMagick 6-8.7-9Q16 and it does exactly what I need. Is it possible to install less than the full set of IM components in order to get the resize capability (i.e., what is r...
by dgmoore
2013-12-14T14:52:57-07:00
Forum: Users
Topic: VBA Automation error - catastrophic failure
Replies: 1
Views: 2689

Re: VBA Automation error - catastrophic failure

Found the problem - apparently ImageMagick is unhappy with early binding.

This works:

Dim NewImage As Object
Set NewImage = New ImageMagickObject.MagickImage


This does not:

Dim NewImage As New ImageMagic...
by dgmoore
2013-12-14T08:51:11-07:00
Forum: Users
Topic: VBA Automation error - catastrophic failure
Replies: 1
Views: 2689

VBA Automation error - catastrophic failure

I added ImageMagickObject.dll to my Access 2010 (Win7 Pro) vba references; the code compiles, but upon attempting to convert (resize) an image NewImage.Convert InputputFileName, "-resize", "60%", WebFileName I get -2147418113 Automation Error Catastrophic failure Does anybody kno...
by dgmoore
2013-12-14T08:17:56-07:00
Forum: Users
Topic: Which dlls for Access VBA?
Replies: 0
Views: 4145

Which dlls for Access VBA?

I have installed IM for the primary purpose of resizing gifs under control of MSAccess. Which dll(s) do I need to add to my references?
by dgmoore
2013-12-11T12:37:27-07:00
Forum: Users
Topic: Newbie - install IM, use VBA to resize images
Replies: 2
Views: 3325

Re: Newbie - install IM, use VBA to resize images

Sounds simple enough. I'll bone up on the commands and get current.
Many thanks for the info. Sometimes it's easier to ask somebody who knows than to try to wade through documentation that is only PCIPU (Perfectly Clear if Previously Understood).
by dgmoore
2013-12-11T09:10:08-07:00
Forum: Users
Topic: Newbie - install IM, use VBA to resize images
Replies: 2
Views: 3325

Newbie - install IM, use VBA to resize images

I'm new to IM and need some guidance. I have an Access 2010 app that controls Microsoft Project to output charts in gif format. I need two sets of gifs - one at the native size and one reduced by 50%. I need to set up this capability on 3 machines, one running 64 bit Win7 Pro and two running WinXP. ...