Kai╒s Power Tools is a powerful collection of image filters that alter images within a host application. KPT¿ 5 includes completely new filters that make fractals, and filters that provide vast improvements over standard image processing effects. Some KPT 5 filters explore technology you just won╒t find anywhere else. Use KPT 5 to redefine the possible.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The minimum RAM requirement for KPT5 is 32 MB. In normal usage, it is best to allocate as much RAM as is available to your host application. Some host applications exhibit anomalous behaviors in low memory environments. This can be best rectified by allocating more RAM to the host application.
INSTALLING KPT 5
Kai╒s Power Tools requires a host application to run. The host application can be any program that supports 100% Adobe¿ Photoshop¿-compatible plug-ins.
KPT must be installed into the same folder in which your host application looks for plug-ins. In the case of Photoshop, this is the Plug-ins folder within the Photoshop application folder. When the installation is complete, access KPT╒s plug-ins from within the host application.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Macintosh:
1. Insert the KPT 5 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the KPT 5 Installer icon to begin installation.
3. The installer prompts you to locate your Plug-ins folder. This folder is likely within the Photoshop application folder, or within the folder of any 100% compatible host application.
4. Click "Install" in the main install window.
TIP: Ensure that your MAC OS is 7.6.1 or later, and your display is set to a minimum of 24-bit (millions of colors). Also ensure that you are not running Virtual Memory, or any RAM-enhancing program such as RAM Doubler.
Windows:
1. Insert the KPT 5 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Select "Start menu>Run".
3. Type the letter corresponding to your CD-ROM drive,
followed by ":\setup" (for example, type "d:\setup" if using the D drive). Click the "OK" button, then follow the prompts.
4. The installer prompts you to locate your Plug-ins folder. This folder is likely within the Photoshop application folder, or within the folder of any 100% compatible host application.
5. Click "Install" in the main install window.
TIP: Ensure that your operating system is Win95/98/NT4 (KPT 5 will not run on Win 3.x or NT 3.x.x), and your display is set to a minimum of 24-bit color (true color). Also ensure that you are using a Pentium processor or "Pentium class" processor (KPT 5 will NOT run on a 486), and that you have no open applications and there are NO applications running in the background (this includes anti-virus software, crash monitoring software, and system diagnostic software).
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MAC: PowerPC based Macintosh; MAC OS 7.6.1 or later; Photoshop 3/4/5 or 100% compatible host; 32MB RAM; 50MB free hard disk space; 24-bit color video; color monitor; CD-ROM drive. Recommended: 64MB host application RAM or greater.
WIN: Pentium 166 MHz (or compatible) or faster; Windows 95/98/NT4; Photoshop 3/4/5 or 100% compatible host; 32MB RAM; 50MB free hard disk space; 24-bit color video; color monitor; CD-ROM drive. Recommended: Pentium 266 MHz or faster; 64MB host application RAM or greater.
REGISTRATION
Register today to become eligible for support and other benefits! The fastest way to register is via KPT╒s electronic registration included with the retail product.
DOCUMENTATION
The KPT 5 User Guide is installed, and is also located on the CD-ROM in PDF file format. To access the User Guide from inside KPT 5, click the MetaCreations logo in the top-right corner of the screen.
The KPT 5 Quick Reference Card supplements the User Guide. The QRC contains installation instructions, UI call-outs, a mini tutorial, and keyboard shortcuts. It also includes registration and technical support information.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Technical support is free to registered KPT 5 users so register today to become eligible for technical support. You will find the answers to most of your questions in the online User Guide. If you need further assistance, Contact MetaCreations technical support in any of the following ways:
Web Support
http://www.metacreations.com/support/
The answers to many of your questions are available 24 hours a day on our Web site. In addition to frequently asked questions (FAQ), the Web site provides troubleshooting techniques, late breaking product news, and other resources to help you.
Phone Support
(831) 430-4066
The only expense to the user is telephone toll charges. Phone support hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, excluding holidays. When calling, please have your serial number handy and be at the computer where you need assistance. MetaCreations reserves the right to change its support policies at any time without notice.
International Technical Support
If you live outside the United States or Canada, please contact the international distributor nearest you for sales, service, and technical support. To find your nearest distributor, you can:
o Go to our Web site at: http://www.metacreations.com/support/ to find a complete list of our international distributors. On our Web site, choose Customer Support, then click on Sales Info, International Distributor.
o E-Mail our International Sales Department at: intlsales@metacreations.com.
o Call the MetaCreations office in the United States at: (805) 566-6200, or in Dublin, Ireland at: 353(1)662-9333.
A NOTE TO PHOTOSHOP 3 AND PAINTER 5.5 USERS
Adobe Photoshop 3 and Painter 5.5 can╒t apply a filter outside of a selection. If you try to do so using KPT FiberOptix, KPT Orb-It, or KPT ShapeShifter, you will notice that the preview is incorrect, and that residue might appear on the final image. Users of Photoshop 4 or 5 will not experience this issue.
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT
By using this software you are agreeing and indicating your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with them you should return the software to the dealer from whom you purchased and your money will be refunded. If the dealer from whom you purchased this package fails to refund your money, contact MetaCreations Corp. immediately at the address below.
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If you must ship the Program and Documentation to an authorized Company Distributor, dealer or to Company, you must prepay shipping and either insure the Program and Documentation or assume all risk of loss or damage in transit. To replace a defective medium during the ninety (90) day warranty period, if you are returning the medium to Company, please send us your name and address, the defective medium and a copy of your receipt at the address provided below. In no event will Company be liable to you for any damages direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, including damages for any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use such Program and Documentation, even if Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. In no event will Company liability for damages to you or any other person ever exceed the amount of the license fee paid by you to use the Program regardless of the form of the claim.
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The Program and Documentation are provided with restricted rights. Use, duplication or disclosure by the US Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b) (3) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause at (252) 227-7013. Contractor/Manufacturer is MetaCreations Corp., 6303 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013.
General
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the state of California (except federal law governs copyrights and register trademark(s)). If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid by any court having jurisdiction, that particular provision will be deemed deleted and will not affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement. Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may contact MetaCreations Corp. at the address below.
MetaCreations Corp.
6303 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 566-6200 phone
(805) 566-6385 fax
⌐1998 MetaCreations Corp. All rights reserved. MetaCreations and the MetaCreations logo are trademarks of MetaCreations Corp. Kai's Power Tools and KPT are registered trademarks of MetaCreations Corp. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corp. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Adobe and Photoshop are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. All other product names mentioned in the manual and other documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Registered and unregistered trademarks used herein are the exclusive property of their respective owners. MetaCreations Corp. makes no claim to any such marks, nor willingly or knowingly misused or misapplied such marks.
