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5:18 PM 1/30/97 ============= IMAGE BONANZA ============= This document contains important information not available in the printed documentation or in the online Help. The information below describes some solutions to problems that you might encounter while using the program. There are also frequently asked questions and answers listed below. ==================== SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY ==================== Kudo Catalog Reader is a Windows 3.x application that will run under Windows 3.1, 3.11, Windows for Workgroups 3.1, 3.11, Windows NT, and Windows 95. With Windows 95 and NT, Kudo Catalog Reader will not install OLE files into the system directory; Windows 95 and NT has it own advanced OLE file system. Long file names are not supported by Kudo yet; although you can view and place images from a long file name directory as long as the truncation of the paths and file names are unique. Relative Addressing allows anyone with a Reader Addressing: to access images or media files if the media files are in the same directory as the catalog or in the same path with a different drive letter. For example, if the CDROM drive letter changed from D: to L:, Kudo Cataloger Reader ( Image Cataloger ) will locate the media file and display it or play it! The same applies to placing images. ============ INSTALLATION ============ This documents all the changes that the Kudo installer makes when installing Kudo: * Application files are copied to the target directory, typically C:\KUDOREAD * The installer searches for the Microsoft OLE 2.0 DLLs on your machine. Three things can happen as a result of this search: 1) If they are found (as the result of someone having installed another OLE 2.0 compliant application), and they are of the same or a newer version as the copies that Kudo is shipped with, then nothing is done. 2) If they are found but are of an older version than the copies Kudo is shipped with, then the Kudo installer will copy its newer versions over the existing ones, wherever it might find them on your machine. 3) If they are not found, Kudo places new copies of all the OLE 2.0 DLLs into your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. The OLE 2.0 DLLs are functionally an extension to the Windows 3.1 operating system, and so are effectively not a part of Kudo at all. This means that, once installed, they are available for all applications that support OLE 2.0, and need not be installed more than once. Other OLE 2.0 compliant applications will generally observe this convention, and will not duplicate these files in their installation if they are already present. For this reason, if you un-install Kudo, it may be risky to remove these files unless you are certain there are not other applications that rely on them. The OLE 2.0 DLLs are: ole2.dll ole2conv.dll ole2disp.dll ole2nls.dll ole2prox.dll compobj.dll storage.dll * An additional DLL, BWCC.DLL is installed following an identical procedure to the OLE DLLs. This file fills a support function and is shipped with many applications. * The Kudo installer determines if it needs to modify AUTOEXEC.BAT. You will be prompted before it modifies the file. If you agree to modification, the line: SHARE.EXE /L:500 /F:5100 will be added to AUTOEXEC.BAT. If there is already a line present that loads SHARE, then that line will be modified to ensure that the /L and /F options are at least as large as the amount that Kudo requires. * The Kudo installer then registers Kudo as an application with Windows, and takes care of registering OLE 2.0 on your machine. Effectively, this modifies the registration database, REG.DAT, in your windows directory, and indirectly, your WIN.INI file. It is accomplished by running REGEDIT.EXE with the files OLE2.REG and KUDO.REG, which are installed to your target Kudo directory. This operation can be repeated manually if REG.DAT ever becomes corrupted, see tech note file "REGEDIT.TXT". * It is recommended to install the program in 256 colors. In some computers, running in more than 256 colors during installation may not create or display all the Kudo Browser categories. * Please register the program by filling out the REGISTER.TXT information found on the CD. To do this, open the above file name using the Notepad application found in Program Manager. Fill in the appropriate information, then print the registration form. Please fax this registration form to (305)569-1350. OR MAIL TO: EXPERT SOFTWARE P.O Box 144506 Miami, Florida 33114-9796 =========================== KNOWN INSTALLATION PROBLEMS =========================== Two situations have been observed to cause problems with the installer: 1) Installing to a PC that is configured as a diskless workstation can confuse the installer as to the whereabouts of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. In this situation, the installer generally cannot access your boot drive. When the installer attempts to modify your autoexec file, it will probably come up with a path to an AUTOEXEC.BAT that doesn't exist, such as A:\AUTOEXEC.BAT. If this happens, you will need to make the modifications yourself. Select the option to NOT have the Kudo installer modify your autoexec file, and then, after the installation is complete, manually add the line: <path>\SHARE.EXE /L:500 /F:5100 to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. <path> is the full path to your DOS directory (or wherever SHARE.EXE exists). The /L & /F options are suggested minimums. If you are already loading SHARE in your autoexec, then you only need to ensure that you add the command line options to the SHARE statement. If the options are already there, and they are larger, then leave them alone. If they are there but are smaller, then use the values suggested here. You will need to reboot your computer for this change to take effect. 2) Installing to a network version of Windows can cause problems if the user does not have write privileges to some of the Windows directories. The Kudo installer may need to add some DLL's to your current WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. This directory will often be on a networked drive that is read-only when you are running a network version of Windows. You will get messages to the effect of "Can't write to file ... due to read-only protection...", etc. This indicates that you will need to have the network supervisor run the installation in supervisor mode to obtain proper write access to the necessary directories. ==================================== VIEWING IMAGES IN THE KUDO BROWSER ==================================== NOTE: The Kudo Browsers were created for the .BMP format only. The images are also in the .WMF format and are identical to those in the .BMP format. When viewing the Kudo Browser you will find the following categories: Borders, Corners. These categories were placed in the browser for viewing the images. It is recommended, however, to use these categories in the .WMF format instead for better resolution and resizing capabilities. To go to the .WMF images click on the Content folder next click on the .WMF subdirectory. ====================================== KUDO READER END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT NO FEE READ-ONLY VERSION ====================================== BY CLICKING ON THE " Yes " BUTTON, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY AND ARE BECOMING A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, CLICK THE " No " BUTTON AND THE INSTALLER WILL QUIT GRANT. Imspace Systems Corporation ("Imspace") hereby grants you a non-exclusive license to use its accompanying software product ("Software") free of charge if (a) you do not try to sell, modify, or otherwise alter the software in any way; or (b) all documentation is included with the distribution of this software product. If you fit within the above description, you may: use the Software on any computer; you may copy the Software for archival purposes, provided any copy contain all of the original Software's proprietary notices. You may not: permit other individuals to use the Software except under the terms listed above; modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent applicable laws specifically prohibit such restriction), or create derivative works based on the Software; copy the Software (except for back-up purposes); rent, lease, transfer or otherwise transfer rights to the Software;or remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Software. TITLE. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software shall remain with Imspace. The Software is protected by the copyright laws of the United States and international copyright treaties. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the content accessed through the Software is the property of the applicable content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other law. This License gives you no rights to such content. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. The Software is provided on an "AS IS" basis, without warranty of any kind, including without limitation the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Software is borne by you. Should the Software prove defective, you and not Imspace assume the entire cost of any service and repair. In addition, the security mechanism implemented by the Software has inherent limitations, and you must determine that the Software sufficiently meets your requirements. This disclaimer of warranty constitutes an essential part of the agreement. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THIS DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR BY JURISDICTION. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL IMSPACE BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, OR ANY AND ALL OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS SUCH LIMITATION. FURTHERMORE, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TERMINATION. This license will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with the limitations described above. On termination, you must destroy all copies of the Software. EXPORT CONTROLS. None of the Software or underlying information or technology may be downloaded or otherwise exported or reexported (i) into (or to a national or resident of) Cuba, Iraq, Libya, Yugoslavia, North Korea, Iran, Syria or any other country to which the U.S. has embargoed goods; or (ii) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Deny Orders. By downloading or using the Software, you are agreeing to the foregoing and you are representing and warranting that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list. MISCELLANEOUS. This Agreement represents the complete agreement concerning this license between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and representations between them. It may be amended only by a writing executed by both parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under California law as such law applies to agreements between California residents entered into and to be performed within California, except as governed by Federal law. The application the United Nations Convention of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded. Contractor/manufacturer is: Imspace Systems Corporation, 2665 Ariane Drive Suite 207 San Diego, CA 92117. ====================== PRODUCT SUPPORT POLICY ====================== Your purchase of an Expert product includes free product support to help you get the most out of your software. All Expert products are thoroughly tested and come with a userÆs guide and/or help file. In most cases, the answer to many of your questions are in this guide and/or the help file. If you are having problems starting or running the program, please feel free to give us a call. We can be reached at (305) 567-9996, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST (Eastern Standard Time). When you call, you should be at your computer. Be ready to give the Product Support Specialist the 10-digit program version number from the front of your program disk or back of the CD jewel case, as well as the following information: If you have a Macintosh compatible computer: Please have the model, system software version and amount of memory available. If you have Windows or MS-DOS compatible computer: The version of DOS that is installed on your computer. (You can determine the version by typing VER at the DOS prompt.) The version of Windows« installed on your computer. The type of hardware you are using: 1. The brand of computer you own, 2. CPU type (80386, 80486, Pentium), 3. Video type (EGA, VGA, Super VGA), 4. Model and type of video card, and 5. Model and type of printer. The exact wording of any messages that appeared on the screen. What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred. We encourage Windows« (or MS-DOS 6.x) users who need product support to print an MSD report. Have it available for the Product Support Specialist who answers your call. You will find the MSD (Microsoft Diagnostics) program in either the Windows or the DOS directory. ========================== IN CASE OF DEFECTIVE DISKS ========================== If the disk or disks should fail within 90 days of purchase, please return the original disk with proof of purchase for FREE replacement. After 90 days from date of purchase, please include $9.50 for replacement. You can obtain a replacement disk of the program by returning the defective copy, and your proof of purchase to: Expert Software, Inc. Attention: Customer Service P.O. Box 144506 Coral Gables, FL 33114-4506. ========== TRADEMARKS ========== Expert Software and the Expert brand logo, and Image Bonanza are trademarks of Expert Software, Inc. Kudo is a registered trademark of Imspace Systems Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trade- marks of Microsoft Corp. ================================= EXPERT SOFTWARE LICENSE STATEMENT ================================= This software is protected by both United States Copyright Law and International Treaty provisions. Expert Software, Inc. grants you this license and your continued use confirms your agreement. There- fore, you must treat the software "just like a book," with the following single exception: Expert Software, Inc. authorizes you to make archival copies of the software for the sole purpose of backing up your software and protecting your investment from loss. By saying "just like a book," Expert Software, Inc. means, for example, that the software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer to another, so long as there is no possibility of being used at one location while itÆs being used in another. This is just like a book that cannot be read by two different people in two different places at the same time; neither can this software be used by two different people in two different places at the same time. This agreement shall be construed, interpreted, and governed by the laws of the state of Florida and shall inure to the benefit of Expert Software, Inc. its successors, administrators, heirs, and assigns. ================ LIMITED WARRANTY ================ Limited warranty on product disks. To the original buyer only, Expert Software, Inc. warrants the disk or disks on which this product is recorded to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the purchase date. Any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. Your sole and exclusive remedy in the event of a defect in material or workmanship under normal use is expressly limited to replacement of the defective item. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you might also have other rights which vary from state to state. No warranty on product software or UserÆs Guide. Even though Expert Software, Inc. has tested the software and UserÆs Guide and reviewed their contents, Expert Software, Inc. and its distributors and dealers make no warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the fitness for a particular purpose. The software and UserÆs Guide are distributed solely on an as is basis. The entire risk as to their quality and performance is with you. Should either the software or UserÆs Guide or both prove defective, you (and not Expert Software, Inc. and its distributors and dealers) assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction. Expert Software, Inc. and its distributors and dealer will not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defects in the software or UserÆs Guide, even if they have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions might not apply to you. ========== COPYRIGHTS ========== Documentation ⌐1997 Expert Software, Inc. Clip Art Images, Photos and Sound (C)1997 Media Graphics International Fonts (C)1997 Weatherly Systems, Inc. Animation (C)1997 Digital Animation Corporation (C)1997 Imageline, Inc. Kudo Image Browser are trademarks of Imspace Systems Corporation. Program (C)1997 Expert Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The userÆs guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. The userÆs guide or software may not be copied in whole or part, without written consent of Expert Software, Inc. You may not sell, rent, lease or transfer copies of the userÆs guide or software in any other way without the prior written consent of Expert Software, Inc.