Rob and Neil
Thanks for your input. The main problem is that I can't VIEW the file
on the Internet.
Previously I did manage to download the images in Internet Explorer
using Graphic Converter as the helper application and also the
download handler (as instructed by the Web Site Help File). They
downloaded in the background and then I had to open them in GC.
I would really like to be able to view the files before I waste time
downloading them, this is why I tried the two TIFF viewers British
Origins recommend. However Accel ViewTIFF changed the preferences in
IE and even though I have reset the helper applications it now gives
me a Run Time Error.
When using Accel ViewTIFF in both Safari & IE the file apparently
downloads, then the error message says it can't display it BUT the
file is not on the HD, maybe it was just in memory? My download
folder is set to the Desk Top in both browsers but I searched for
files created today anywhere, no luck.
The files I downloaded in March would not open with Preview, it does
not even 'see' the downloaded TIFF files. BUT if I do Save-As in GC
and save as a TIFF then Preview can see and open the file!!!
I use Ancestry for the 1861-1901 census with no problem, I can view
and browse through the images on the Internet and then choose
download and an image suitable for printing downloads. I can then
ctrl-Click to save it and they open in Preview.
Neil suggests Picture Viewer but I only have that in OS 9.
The 1841 Census Images on British Origins are grey-scale because the
original paper is very dark and so the contrast is low. I presume
that the normal JPG or GIF formats don't cope with grey-scale and
that is why they use TIFF?
Even people with PCs are advised they may need a special viewer.
I solved the problem back in March so I shall persist and maybe I
shall find a way! Rob suggests a different browser, maybe I shall try
FireFox.
Thanks again for helping and best wishes to all from Diana
