Dougi
Create quality JPEG images fast with ease. Simply paste in an image, or drag and drop an image, set the desired quality and save. That's it! With a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) display, you see all changes in color and image quality in realtime. No need to guess about JPEG quality any more.

At 75% quality the image requires 86KB
Features
- WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) display
- Manual Quality (5-100%): View changes to JPEG image in realtime
- Automatic Quality: Low, Fair, Good, High and Best
- Size: Enforce an optional maximum JPEG file size limit (5-4,000 KB)
- Image Adjustments: Mirror, Flip, Grey, Sepia, Noise, Invert and Soften
- Realtime Information: Dimensions, JPEG file size and Color Count
- Open image formats: PNG, GIF, JPG, JIF, JPEG, TJ32, BMP, ICO, CUR, ANI, TEA and IMG32
- Save image formats: JPG, JIF and JPEG
- Screen Color: Default, Grey, Light Grey, Black, White, Off White and Custom
- Fit To Screen: Force image to fit the screen for overview
- Batch Conversion: Drag and drop 2 or more images to batch convert
- Batch Convert Options: Save JPG, JPEG and JIF formats
- Show Batch Conversion folder after convert
- Max: Toggle fullscreen mode
- Preview: View JPEG image in your web browser
- Simple and easy to use
- Built-in Help
- App is portable with no installation (works in a folder) and runs offline without the internet
- MIT License
Information
App Name
Dougi
Version
1.00.190
Type
Desktop App (Standard Edition)
License
MIT
Status
Release Date
28th November 2024
Portable
Yes
Code Foundation
4th Generation (Gossamer for GUI)
Operating System(s)
Windows 95-11 and Wine for Linux and Mac
(not Win10s/11s)
Downloads
Images

At 75% quality the image requires 86KB

Lowering the quality to 35% still produces a good quality image but for about half the size, or 44KB

The instant sepia effect takes only a single click or tap of the "Options" panel. So simple!

Combine multiple "Options" together to create something unique
Online Help
AboutCreate quality JPEG images fast with ease. Simply paste in an image, or drag and drop an image, set the desired quality and save. That's it! With a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) display, you see all changes in color and image quality in realtime. No need to guess about JPEG quality any more.
⏶Features
- WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) display
- Manual Quality (5-100%): View changes to JPEG image in realtime
- Automatic Quality: Low, Fair, Good, High and Best
- Size: Enforce an optional maximum JPEG file size limit (5-4,000 KB)
- Image Adjustments: Mirror, Flip, Grey, Sepia, Noise, Invert and Soften
- Realtime Information: Dimensions, JPEG file size and Color Count
- Open image formats: PNG, GIF, JPG, JIF, JPEG, TJ32, BMP, ICO, CUR, ANI, TEA and IMG32
- Save image formats: JPG, JIF and JPEG
- Screen Color: Default, Grey, Light Grey, Black, White, Off White and Custom
- Fit To Screen: Force image to fit the screen for overview
- Batch Conversion: Drag and drop 2 or more images to batch convert
- Batch Convert Options: Save JPG, JPEG and JIF formats
- Show Batch Conversion folder after convert
- Max: Toggle fullscreen mode
- Preview: View JPEG image in your web browser
- Simple and easy to use
- Built-in Help
- App is portable with no installation (works in a folder) and runs offline without the internet
- MIT License
⏶Running Dougi for the first timeThree sample images come built-in with Dougi : Bough.jpg, Flower.jpg and Rocks.jpg. On startup, "Bough.jpg" is displayed.
To load a different image, click the "

Open" link from the top toolbar. An "Open Image" window will display. Navigate to the drive and folder and select the image you wish to open. Click the "Open" button. The image will load and display.
Tip:
A large image may appear smaller when the "Fit To Screen" option is turned on (ticked). To view the full image, click "

Settings" and untick "Fit To Screen" option.
⏶Main toolbar and their functionsThe main toolbar is located near the top of Dougi 's window. From left to right, it has links of:

Max - Toggle fullscreen mode

Preview - Display current image in web browser

Open - Open an image from file

Save As - Save image to file

Save - Save image to file without prompting to replace

Menu - Display "File/Edit" menu

Settings - Display "Settings" menu

Copy - Copy image as it appears to Clipboard

Paste - Replace current image with Clipboard image

Options - Show the Options window, to change Dougi 's appearance

Help - Toggle display of built-in help (far right column)
Tip:
Not all links may be shown. To show or hide a link, click "

Settings" and tick or untick a toolbar option from the menu. Toolbar updates to reflect change.
⏶What image formats can be opened, and how?The following image formats, color depths and modes are supported:
Portable Network Graphic (PNG):
- 24/32 bit color depth
- 16.7 million colors
- Lossless compression
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF):
- 8 bit color depth
- 256 colors
- Lossless compression
JPEG (JPG/JIF/JPEG):
- 24 bit color depth
- 16.7 million colors
- Lossy compression
Transparent JPEG (TJ32) - Experimental:
- 32 bit color depth
- 16.7 million colors
- Lossy compression
Bitmap (BMP):
- 8/16/24/32 bit color depth
- 256 - 16.7 million colors
- No compression
Icon (ICO):
- 8/24/32 bit color depth
- 256 - 16.7 million colors
- No compression
Cursor (CUR):
- 8/24/32 bit color depth
- 256 - 16.7 million colors
- No compression
Animated Cursor (ANI):
- 8/24/32 bit color depth
- 256 - 16.7 million colors
- No compression
Text Image (TEA):
- 24/32 bit color depth
- 16.7 million colors
- Lossless compression
Image 32bit (IMG32):
- 32 bit color depth
- 16.7 million colors
- No compression
There are three different ways to open an image:
Option 1 - Open an Image:
From top toolbar click "

Open" link, or select "

Menu >

Open..." to display an "Open Image" window. Navigate to the image you want to open, select and click the "Open" button. The image will load and display.
Option 2 - Paste an Image:
Click "

Paste" link from the toolbar. The image from Clipboard will insert and display.
Option 3 - Drag and Drop an Image:
From Windows or Ubuntu file explorer, navigate to your image. Select it and drag and drop it onto the app. The image will display. Note: If you drag and drop 2 or more image files at once, Batch Conversion will activate, and the images will be converted with the current settings.
⏶How to save your image to file as a JPEGClick the "

Save As" link from the top toolbar. A "Save Image" will display. Navigate to the drive and folder you want to save your image to. Type a name for your image and click the "Save" button.
Tip:
Typically the image is saved with the ".jpg" extension (JPEG Image). Click the "Format" list (bottom left of window) to display a list of alternative format extensions. Select a new format. The list will close. Saving your image will use the new format extension.
⏶How to create a JPEG image with the right quality for your needsDo you need to host an image with large dimensions (large width and height) on your website but consume as little bandwidth as possible? Or, do you need to present a crisp, clear version of your image and don't know how big it has to be to display properly?
Easy. First, open the image you want to check. Click "

Open" link from the main toolbar at top. Select the image and click the "Open" button.
Next, select a manual quality (bottom left of window) in the range 5-100%. With quality at 5% the image appears jagged and blotchy with poor color. This is because the maximum compression has been used for the smallest file size possible, but at the expense of quality.
At the bottom of the app window the size of the image is displayed in the third status column "JPEG Size" from the left. This reports the amount of data required to store the image, or transmit it over the internet. The smaller the size, the faster an image can be transmitted.
Now, try a high quality setting of say 90%. Notice how the appearance of the image drastically improves, but at the expense of a larger file size.
Not sure which quality setting is right for your image? Go through them, one by one, starting low like 20% and working your way up. Keep an eye on the JPEG Size and Colors reported at the bottom of the window. These are a secondary guide and help reflect your image's overall quality and appearance.
When your JPEG's overall appearance meets with your approval, and it's file size is satisfactory, then go ahead and save it. From the main toolbar click "

Save As" link. A "Save Image" window will display. Navigate to the drive / folder where you want to save it. Type a name and click the "Save" button. And that's it. Your done.
⏶What type of image makes for a good quality JPEG image?The best kinds of image for making a crisp, clear JPEG are those with a lot of detail, texture and color. A transparent image is not ideal, as the JPEG format has nowhere to store transparent pixels, and so they become flat and visible - far from ideal. Also, images that have gradients or areas of block color butted up against one another with sharp edges. These edges tend to blur and may produce unwanted artifacts.
For best results, use a 24bit or 32bit bitmap image (BMP) with no transparent areas. It's a format that retains all colors and details without loss. Another image format is PNG (Portable Network Graphic). Much like the bitmap, it retains all colors and details. A high quality JPEG image, that is one with the majority of its colors and details retained, is also ideal. The high quality allows for a manageable reduction, giving you control over the color and detail loss.
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is not really recommended, as these are typically low-color with sharp edges that will blur and transparent areas. For example, a GIF comprised of a set of lines in black or red on a white background will appear sharp and clear in its native format, but smudgy and dirty in a JPEG. A high quality setting will not usually overcome this.
JPEG images are best suited to pictures of landscapes and images with gradual color change, or a lot of texture with no sharp edges or high contrasting colors.
⏶Options explainedThe "Options" panel is located bottom middle of the app.
Mirror - Flip image horizontally (left to right)
Flip - Flip image vertically (top to bottom)
Grey - Shades of grey
Sepia - Shades of sepia
Noise - Add distortion
Invert - Swap colors to opposites
Soften - Gently blur
Size - Enforce an optional maximum JPEG file size limit of 5-4,000 KB
⏶Recommended maximum image dimensionsWe recommend using an image of 1920w x 1080h (Full HD) or less for best results. Using a larger image than this is possible, but will typically end up producing lower than expected quality, due to internal memory and processing constraints.
If in doubt, try it and see.
⏶Change the coloring of the app's GUIFrom the top toolbar click "

Options" link to display the "Options" window. Click "

Color" link to display "Color Schemes" list.
"Color Schemes" list is comprised of three distinct sections:
- Built-In Color Schemes
- Custom Color Schemes
- Saved Color Schemes
There are currently 81 built-in color schemes. Select one. For instance, try "Black". The app's GUI renders in shades of black.
Twenty colors make up a single color scheme which determines the app's final appearance. Two colors govern the frame, nine for title colors (e.g. important sections like the toolbar and title panels). A further nine standard colors cover the majority of the controls and general background area. Each built-in color scheme is comprised of it's own set of unique colors and cannot be modified. However a custom color scheme allows for personalisation/modification. To create a custom color scheme scroll down the list past the last built-in color scheme until you reach the section titled "Custom". There are 10 custom color scheme slots you can edit in realtime. They are labelled "Custom 1" to "Custom 10". Any changes you make are automatically saved to disk.
To create a custom color scheme select the slot you wish to edit. Select "Custom 1" for instance. Notice how the list now divides into two separate columns. On the left the list of color scheme names, and on the right a set of color palettes. The first three sections are comprised of color palettes that directly represent a color in the color scheme.
To adjust a color, click the color palette to display a "Color" window. Change the color as desired, for instance by sliding the Red, Green and Blue color sliders to the left for less color, or to the right for more color. You can also click and drag the surface of the "Color Matrix" panel to acquire that color. You may also drag your cursor/finger outside the color matrix to obtain a screen color. When done, click the "OK" button to accept the new color and close the Color window. The color palette updates to the new color and the app's GUI adjusts.
You may also click/press down on the color palette and drag your cursor/finger around the screen to acquire a color in realtime. The app's GUI updates as the color changes.
Save Color Scheme
To save your color scheme to file select "

Menu >

Save As...". A "Save" window will display. Type a name for your color scheme and click the "Save" button. Your color scheme is saved to file and listed in the "Color Schemes" list.
Use Saved Color Scheme
Scroll further down the "Color Schemes" list until you reach the section "Saved". As the name suggests, your saved color schemes are listed here. To use a saved color scheme, simply select it. The app's GUI will update and display the new colors.
Make Changes To Saved Color Scheme
Select the saved color scheme you want to modify. And as before, use the color palettes on the right to change the colors as desired. All color changes are automatically saved back to disk in realtime and under the same name.
⏶How to change the frame style, size and sparkleOur uniquely framed window design allows for easy resizing and recognition. A frame can be made wider or narrower and include an optional embedded random sparkle effect.
From the top toolbar click "

Options" link to display the "Options" window. Then click the "

Frame" link. Choose from one of the built-in frame styles. For instance "Flat". The app's GUI updates to reflect the new frame style. Some frames require a minimum size in order to appear at their best. In such cases a hint is shown when the size is below the minimum recommended size. Which for "Flat" is 32.
A frame size can be set in the range 0-72 pixels. A size of 0 renders no frame visible. To adjust, drag the "Size" slider right to widen the frame and left to narrow it. Some frames benefit from a little sparkle (0-20). A sparkle value of 1 or more embeds a random texture into the frame and at the top and sometimes at the bottom of the app. A higher sparkle value renders a more noticeable texture. But a value of 0 turns it off. For a traditional clean-cut look set sparkle to 0.
⏶How to change the font, zoom factor, antialias level and size of textThe app support adjustments for large text, automatic zooming of the GUI for large displays, and control over the anti-aliasing level of text. From the top toolbar click "

Options" link to display the "Options" window. Select "

Font" to display the options.
Zoom
High resolution monitors, such as 4K and 8K displays have far more pixels (colored dots) per inch on screen than previous generations of monitors ever had. Consequently, an app without scaling abilities will look small or even tiny on these monitors. To maintain an appropriate appearance of the app across these vastly different monitor resolutions an automatic zoom function is built-in to compensate.
Here is a comparison of some monitor resolutions:
2K = 1920w x 1080h = 2,073,600 pixels
4K = 3840w x 2160h = 8,294,400 pixels
8K = 7680w x 4320h = 33,177,600 pixels
A 4K monitor uses four times (4x) more screen pixels than it's 2K counterpart. An app without scaling ability might appear 50% smaller for the same physical screen size. And an app on an 8K monitor might only retain 25% of its intended display size. Our apps adjust to accommodate the monitor resolution. A 2K monitor needs no zoom (100%). A 4K monitor however triggers a 200% (2x) zoom of the app's text and images. And an 8K monitor triggers a 400% (4x) zoom. The result is an app that looks and feels as it should.
You can also set a manual override zoom level of: 100%, 200%, 300% or 400%. This forcibly zooms the app's text and images to the specified zoom level. Handy for custom monitor resolutions or multiple monitor setups. Any change to the zoom level updates the app's GUI in realtime.
Note: For a monitor with a resolution of 2K or less, manually setting a high zoom level can render part or the majority of the app inaccessible/off screen. As such a special internal safety feature automatically limits the maximum zoom level that can be applied. If you get into trouble click the "Restore Defaults" button and click "OK". Alternatively, show the app menu by clicking on the

button near the top right of app and select the "Restore Default Zoom" option. The zoom level will default back to automatic.
Font Size
Change the app's text size. The default is 10. A smaller value shrinks the text and a higher one enlarges it. Not all font sizes are supported by all fonts. In some instances on Ubuntu a large font size for Arial may cause the text to appear weird or off. If this is the case for you, try reducing the font size. Alternatively select another font name.
Font Name
A font name represents the font to be used when drawing text on the screen. It controls the style and characters displayed. Older fonts like "System" tendered to be bitmap (image based) fonts. They have small images stored for each character and at different sizes. Not all sizes may be present. So they don't necessarily scale well, especially at larger font sizes. Modern fonts tend to use vectors and maths to cover more sizes with less memory. Essentially drawing shapes into characters.
Our app has eleven predefined font names that are commonly found on modern Microsoft Windows operating systems. Older operating systems may not have the full set of font names available. Arial is a good choice and widely supported going as far back as Windows 95.
To change the font name select one from the list. The app's GUI will update. However, if the selected font name is not present on the operating system, for instance "DejaVu Sans" is not present on Windows 95, the operating system will automatically use a fallback font instead. Furthermore, if the font name you wish to use is not listed, but is present on your computer system, select the "Custom" option. The app updates to reflect the previously defined custom font name. To set a new custom font name, click the "Custom" option a second time to display a "Font" dialog window. From the list of font names choose the one you wish to use and click the "OK" button. The app will update.
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Font Feather / Font Specific Antialiasing
For maximum compatibility, two completely separate antialiasing systems are employed to render text on the screen.
The first is "Font Feather". A realtime, text character feathering algorithm for fonts without antialiasing. These are typically older, bitmap based fonts. But sometimes, even modern fonts cannot, or will not, support antialiasing under a specific font size. For instance, Arial on Windows drops antialias support for sizes under 14.
In this case, font feathering renders a gentle blurring of the character. A range of "Off" to "High" can be set. The higher the value, the more obvious the blurring effect.
Typically a high quality computer monitor will require only a value of "Low" for text to be presentable. Whereas lower resolution devices like TVs, which don't always honour every single pixel, and suffer from quality degradation, will require a stronger value of "Medium" or "High", for best results.
The easiest method to set the right value is to select the lowest value first, "Off" and work your way up to "Ultra" until the text appears comfortable for you, on the screen.
The second method employed is the "Font Specific Antialiasing" system. In this case, the font itself contains all the necessary information to render smooth edges to each of its characters. To use, select a value from "Dark" (use only partial information) to "Light" (make full use).
Typically it is best to try each option in turn until the text looks best for you.
Tip:
On Windows, the default font "Arial" may not support font specific antialiasing for font sizes under 14. As an alternative, try "Segoe UI", which does support smaller font sizes.
On Ubuntu v20, "Arial" does support font specific antialiasing for small font sizes.
⏶Miscellaneous SettingsFrom the top toolbar click "

Options" link to display the "Options" window. Then click the "

Settings" link.
A collection of program specific options to change how Dougi behaves, looks and uses resources. Each option can be easily used by selecting it with a click or tap. When an option is selected, it appears colored or filled in. To turn it off, click or tap the option again. Coloring is removed to indicate deselected.
Program Links
Start button link - select to create a Start Menu shortcut "Dougi by BlaizEnterprises.com", and deselect to remove it
Desktop link - select to create a Desktop shortcut "Dougi by BlaizEnterprises.com", and deselect to remove it
For more detailed information refer to the help topic "Start button and Desktop links".
Options
Curved Corners - Round corners on controls, menus and windows
Soft Close - Automatically close an active dialog window, e.g. Save, Open, Font etc, when clicked outside of it's window
Safe Area - Force main window to stay on screen at all times. Any attempt to drag it off the side of the screen triggers an automatic reposition at the screen's edge, ensuring the window is always accessible. Deselect this option to use across multiple monitors.
Show Splash - Display an informative/artistic splash screen on startup.
Realtime Help - Scroll useful help hints at the top of windows and menus. Help based on current cursor position or last tap position.
On Top - Position Dougi above all other running program windows.
Touch - Enlarge controls and menus for easier finger tap access.
Double Clicks - Support traditional single clicks and double clicks. For instance, double tapping or clicking the top title bar of the main window maximises the window. Deselecting this option also disables this feature.
Frame Maximised - Show the frame on the main window when maximised (using entire screen area). Deselect to automatically hide the frame upon entering maximise state.
Economy - Automatically reduces paint cycles and some CPU usage during periods of extended idleness. For more detailed information refer to the topic "Economy mode".
32bit Graphics - Suitable for all modern computers. Deselect to revert to 24bit mode, a slightly more optimised mode for older computers with lower powered graphics cards and less memory. The older machines with 24bit mode runs slightly faster, and uses a little less memory.
Minimal Scrollbars - Reduces visual clutter with a simple slider.
Large Title - Large 32px high window title bar. Deselect for the shorter 24px title.
Effects
Special Colors - Show panels and settings with specific coloring for fast, easy access.
Enhanced - Shade control surfaces for a more defined display.
Curved Shading - Use a round shade. Deselect for a linear shade.
Colorise Images - Display control images in shades of current color scheme.
Sparkle
Range 0 to 20. Increase to show more texture in the frame. Or, reduce to lessen.
Frame Size
Determines the size of the frame with a range of 0 to 72. Increase for a wider frame, and reduce for a narrower one.
Scrollbar Size
Change the size of all scrollbars with a range of 5 to 72. Larger values display either wider or taller scrollbars. Reducing shrinks their size.
Cursor
9 built-in colored cursors: Orange, Pink, Yellow, Purple, Navy, Green, Grey, Black and White. Default uses the system cursor, white on Windows and black on Linux. The custom option supports use of an external cursor, in either the static ".cur" or animated ".ani" cursor file formats.
Miscellaneous
Click the "

Misc" link (top of Options window) to display a new page of settings.
Wine
Automatic (default) engages Wine related enhancements automatically, for smoother operation under Linux. Use the Enable option to force Wine support and the Disable option to turn off Wine support altogether.
Hint:
Detection of Wine is discovered by the presence of drive "Z:\".
Restore Defaults
Click or tap the "

Restore Defaults..." button located at the bottom of the Options window to restore the main settings and options to their original values.
A program typically has more settings and menu options in addition to these that will not restore by this option. In this case, the settings and menu options may be changed by the user.
⏶Economy modeAutomatically reduce battery consumption and CPU/graphic loads on your computer with Economy mode. A short period of inactivity reduces paint requests and internal processing to ease the load on your computer's hardware, and reduce overall energy expenditure.
The first stage of economy mode activates after a short inactivity period of 30 seconds, lowering the maximum paint rate to no more than 2 requests per second.
After a continued inactivity of 10 minutes or more, the paint rate is further reduced to 1 request per second.
Internal processing may also lower, reducing the CPU load.
A single keyboard stroke, mouse click or touch will instantly disengage economy savings and return Dougi to normal operation.
How to turn Economy mode on/off:
From the main toolbar click "

Options" link to display the Options window. Click "

Settings" link and select "Economy" from the Options panel to enable. Select it again to deselect the option and disable the economy mode.
⏶What is a portable program?A portable program is a standard program, but with less requirements in order to run. The most important difference is that a portable program does not install. This enables it to run outside the normal scope of the computer's operating system - quite simply, it is not tied down.
Typically, a portable program might reside on a USB pen stick or other removable storage media, allowing it to be transferred between many different computers. This is not possible with an installed program as it must run on the computer it was specifically installed on.
The second important difference is the ability of a portable program to carry with it all the settings and support files it requires to operate. An installed program typically relies on a central storage structure determined by the type and version of the operating system to store, track and maintain a program's settings. This is the registry in Windows - a large, library of settings and parameters organised and protected by the Microsoft Windows operating system. On Linux, it is often a collection of predefined system folders, each with a specific type of function/purpose.
Without these, a portable program is solely responsible for the maintenance and organisation of it's settings. For this reason a higher level of understanding and coding diligence is required. A portable program can be thought of as a special kind of software program.
A portable program may well be more difficult to code, but the advantage of not being tied to any one specific operating system or computer can be quite significant. From the convenience of having your program and data with you, to the greater privacy for those with a focus on security.
Our portable software programs are engineered exclusively "in house", with no third party add ons, plugins or additional DLLs. We believe in creating reliable, secure and lightweight code in order to produce efficient, powerful and simple to use software. Our engineering is designed to remain inconspicuous so that every program we build can be used with ease and simplicity.
Our definition of a portable program:
- No Installation - no additional DLL libraries or alterations to your operating system
- No Setup - run and use the program immediately
- No Registry Modifications - no changes to behaviour of your computer
- No Zipped Folder of Contents - no need to unpack a "zipped installation folder" to run
- No Specialised Hardware Requirements - a typical modern computer is sufficient
- No Specialised Software Requirements - no need for Direct X or .NET in order to run
- No Internet Required - no need for additional downloads, addons, or an internet connection to run or view documentation
- No External Help - integrated help displays inside the program, no need for help on disk or help on the internet, and no need for a web browser or text editor to view
- Self-contained - program comes with everything it needs, including any sample files etc
- All settings and support files stored in a sub-folder "Blaiz Enterprises" directly alongside the program EXE
- Consistent operation, behaviour and display over many different operating systems
- High Level of Backwards Compatibility - able to run on older hardware and operating systems, e.g. Windows 95/98
- Multiple Input Support - mouse and touch support for interaction on desktops, laptops and tablets
- Small Footprint - typical program size of ~1.2 Mb
- System Independent Code - Our 4th Generation Code Foundation utilises custom built dialog windows (Open, Save, Color, Options, etc), custom GUI rendering engine, custom window rendering and management subsystem, and custom graphics subsystem, empowering our software to run well across many different operating systems, including non-native systems such as Ubuntu v20 (via the use of Wine).
Tip:
Even though a program is portable, sometimes a change is made to the host computer. For instance, selecting the option "Desktop link" or "Start button link" from the "

Options >

Settings > Program Links" panel will create a shortcut file (a file with the extension ".lnk") on the computer. This is a function of the computer and is the exception, not the rule. By default, both options are not selected (off).
⏶Start button and Desktop linksBy default, Dougi does not place a link on your computer's Start button or Desktop.
To place a link on your Start button:
Select "Options > Settings" and select "Start button link". Dougi is now on your Start button as "Dougi by BlaizEnterprises.com". Click this link to run Dougi .
To place a link on your Desktop:
Select "Options > Settings" and select "Desktop link". Dougi is now on your Desktop as "Dougi by BlaizEnterprises.com". Click this link to run Dougi .
To remove link from your Start button:
Select "Options > Settings" and deselect "Start button link". Dougi is now removed from your Start button.
To remove link from your Desktop:
Select "Options > Settings" and deselect "Desktop link". Dougi is now removed from your Desktop.
⏶On TopWant Dougi to sit above other programs? Select "Options > Settings" and select "On Top" option. Dougi now has priority and sits atop all other programs and windows. To turn this feature off, deselect "On Top".
Alternative:
Click the

button (top right of window) and click "On Top" option to toggle on/off.
⏶Show Splash on StartOn startup Dougi pauses momentarily to display an artistic splash screen. This feature can be turned off. To turn off, select "Options > Settings" and deselect "Show Splash" option.
⏶Show Program FolderCan't remember where you put Dougi ? No need to worry. From the top right of the window click the

button and select "

Show Program Folder". A Microsoft File Explorer folder window will display with the Dougi program (EXE) listed inside.
⏶Remove the AppDougi is 100% portable and does not install onto your computer, or alter or adjust the operation of your computer. Since there is no installation, there is no uninstall option. To remove Dougi from your computer/disk, the process must be done manually.
Note:
Before you remove Dougi , ensure both the "Start button link" and "Desktop link" options under "Options > Settings" are both deselected.
Due to the complex nature of security protocols under modern day Microsoft Windows' operating system, if these links are not removed by the program that created them, e.g. Dougi , they may linger/persist.
From Dougi click the

(show program menu) button at the top right of the window and select "

Show Program Folder" option. A folder will display with the Dougi program (EXE) listed within it. Typically Dougi will have the name "Dougi .exe".
Close any instances of Dougi that are running. Right click the EXE file and select the delete option. If prompts appear, confirm your intention to delete.
Dougi is now removed from your computer/disk.
Note:
A shared folder of "Blaiz Enterprises" is automatically created and maintained by Dougi during it's normal operation. This folder is responsible for holding settings, files and associated data for Dougi . It can also be used by other Blaiz Enterprises' programs located in the same folder as Dougi . If there are no other programs (EXEs) in the folder, it is safe to delete the "Blaiz Enterprises" folder. Right click the folder and select the Delete option. If prompts appear, confirm your intention to delete.
Dougi 's data is now removed from your computer/disk.
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