GD Library Information.

GD Library Information

What is the GD library? GD is an open source code library for the dynamic creation of images by programmers. GD is written in C, and "wrappers" are available for Perl, PHP and other languages. GD creates PNG, JPEG and GIF images, among other formats. GD is commonly used to generate charts, graphics, thumbnails, and most anything else, on the fly. While not restricted to use on the web, the most common applications of GD involve web site development.

In order to use GD library from your Perl software you must have both the GD library and GD.pm module installed on your web server.

For information on installing the GD library please refer to GD library web site.

To install GD.pm module please use CPAN.

How could I learn if the GD library is available on my web server? The Trouble Ticket Express 2.22 and newer includes testgd.cgi script. Install and execute the script using your browser.

How could I install the GD library on my Windows server?
1. Download the bgd.dll from GD library web site.
2. Copy the bgd.dll to your windows\system folder.
3. Run the following command at the DOS prompt:

ppm install http://theoryx5.uwinnipeg.ca/ppms/GD.ppd (assuming Perl 5.8), or

ppm install http://theoryx5.uwinnipeg.ca/ppmpackages/GD.ppd (for Perl 5.6)

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