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[Software     name]  Image Patchwork Ver.1.2
[Registered   name]  Patchwork.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11/10
[Required      DLL]  .NET Framework 4.8.1
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

 This software is a tool that takes an image of a specified size from the desktop and creates a composite image file.

 The created image can be edited using the paint tool.

 In addition, it can break down image files in bmp, jpg, and png formats to a specified size and load them.


+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\Patchwork.exe     : Installer.


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run Patchwork.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "Image Patchwork".

 ".NET Framework 4.8.1" is required for operation.
 https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net481-web-installer


+ Precautions.

 The size of the image you capture will change depending on the DPI of your monitor.

 The maximum number of images that can be registered is 2,000.

 The window size can be changed horizontally, but the vertical size is fixed.

 The cursor size can range from 16 to 512.

 The number of images in the vertical and horizontal directions can range from 1 to 256.

 If the images in the list are not the same size, compositing may fail.


+ Simple usage instructions.

 When launched, a dialog box will be displayed.

 Pressing the "eyedropper" button will display a cursor of the specified size. (*1)

 Move the cursor and click on the image you need.

 The acquired image will be added to the list.

 Once you select an image, you can move it using the left and right arrow buttons, or delete it using the trash button.

 The check mark to the left of the image can be used to specify whether or not to be included in the composite.

 Pressing the "OK" button will composite the images in the order displayed in the list and launch the "Paint Tool." (*2,*3)


+ Other.

 The width and height of the cursor can be specified separately by pressing the "Link" button.

 You can load an existing image file by clicking the icon in the upper left and selecting "Open" from the menu. (*4,*5,*6)

 The image file will be divided into the set size and added to the list.

 The following functions are assigned to the keyboard.

 Space : Start image acquisition.
 Back  : Stop image acquisition.
 Delete: Delete the selected image.
 C     : Initialize list.
 O     : Load image.
 W     : Change the working folder. (*7)
 V     : Display version.

 F3    : Registration to "Send to". (*8)
 F4    : Shuffle list.
 F5    : Get from clipboard.
 F6    : Switch Themes.

 Esc   : Exit.

 (*1) You can also press the space bar.
 (*2) You can select the app to open by pressing the "Ctrl" key and the "OK" button simultaneously.
 (*3) It will be saved in the "Pictures folder" as "Patch{yymmddhhmmss}.png". ({yymmddhhmmss} is the last two digits of the year, month, day, hour, minute, and second)
 (*4) It will be divided according to the currently set width and height.
 (*5) Files can be dragged and dropped from Explorer.
 (*6) If you register the F3 key, you can right-click on a file in Explorer and select "Send to."
 (*7) Change the save folder for "Patch{yymmddhhmmss}.png".
 (*8) To release the lock, press the "Ctrl" key at the same time.
 (*9) Create a square image with 3 or more squares horizontally and 1 vertically, and press the "Shift" key and the "OK" button simultaneously to launch the puzzle.


+ Version history.

    Ver.1.2   2026.8.28

    - Adjusted the image DPI.
    - The library has been changed from .NET Framework 4.8 to 4.8.1.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.

    Ver.1.1   2025.3.9

    - Added key assignments.
    - Changed the working file from BMP to PNG.
    - PNG files are now loaded with transparency maintained.

    Ver.1.0   2025.2.1

    - First edition released.

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 I have the copyright of this program.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

    https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/dotnet/framework/wpf/getting-started/walkthrough-my-first-wpf-desktop-application

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Windows 10/11,Microsoft Paint is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

