---------------------------- Softstrokes III USER'S GUIDE ---------------------------- All documentation assumes you have a basic understanding of how to use your computer and the programs you have purchased for it. BASIC REQUIREMENTS ------------------ Softstrokes III images require application(s) that are compatible with GIF and/or EPS file formats. The GIF images are saved as GIF files in Adobe Photoshop. EPS images are saved using Adobe Illustrator as version 1.1 compatible files. Any other hardware requirements will be based primarily on the applications you use and the type of final output you plan to produce. For best results with EPS images, your printer should be PostScript compatible. USING THE ARTWORK ON THIS CD ---------------------------- PAGE LAYOUT PROGRAMS: Open your page layout program. Create a new document and PLACE the EPS files as you would any other image. The following page layout programs are compatible with the EPS format: - Adobe PageMaker - QuarkXPress - Corel Publisher DRAW PROGRAMS: Open your draw program, then use the OPEN or IMPORT command under the FILE menu. When the dialog box appears choose the "Adobe Illustrator" option under "FILES OF TYPE", then choose the file you wish to edit. The following draw programs are compatible with the EPS file format: - Adobe Illustrator (Open) - Macromedia FreeHand (Open) - Deneba Canvas (Open) - CorelDRAW! (Import) PAINT PROGRAMS: The GIF files can be manipulated like any other bitmap images in the following programs. However, EPS files will be converted to bitmap images. Upon opening an EPS file, you will be prompted for the image size and dpi. Make sure you choose the correct size and dpi for your finished piece of artwork. - Adobe Photoshop - Corel PHOTO-PAINT If your application was not listed above, please refer to your manual for compatibility. ULEAD BROWSER ------------- The Ulead Browser catalog contains thumbnails of all the images in this package. Please read the README.TXT file in the ALBUM folder for more information about the Ulead Browser. COPYRIGHT GUIDELINES -------------------- The use of the artwork, from disc or index, in whole or in part without written permission - for multiple resale in the form of stock proofs, engravings, film mats, printing, digitized images, etc. - is expressly denied. Any resemblance to specific individuals, living or dead, is purely coincidental (except where noted). No testimonials are implied or intended by such similarities. Site licenses are available upon request from Dynamic Graphics, Inc. COMPANY INFORMATION -------------------- Visit us on the World Wide Web at: http://www.dgusa.com Dynamic Graphics, Inc. 6000 N. Forest Park Drive Peoria, IL 61614-3592 Technical Support Phone: 800-227-7048 Ext. 221 Fax: 309-488-3492 Business hours - Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time. CustomerOne Phone: 800-255-8800 Fax: 309-488-3492 Business hours - Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. central time. International customers, contact your local Dynamic Graphics representative. Clipper, Designer's Club, Print Media Service, and Idea Source are registered trademarks of Dynamic Graphics, Inc. Dynamic Graphics ArtWorks is a trademark of Dynamic Graphics, Inc. All rights reserved.