ImageMan DLL Suite Evaluation

Thank you for downloading the ImageMan DLL Suite evaluation package.

This online help file is your guide to ImageMan. In it you will find a tutorial explaining ImageMan's API and a reference explaining in detail the functions contained in the ImageMan library. Examples are included showing you how to access ImageMan from C or C++. If your not using C or C++, there should be enough information in the manual for you to see how to call ImageMan from your particular environment.

Thanks for evaluating ImageMan. We're sure you will find ImageMan to be an excellent solution for your imaging needs as have thousands of other leading developers. If you have any comments or suggestions please let us know we'd like to hear from you. We also want to hear from you if you have any questions or problems using ImageMan.

What's Included in the ImageMan DLL Suite Evaluation Installation

The evaluation includes a time limited 32 bit DLL which displays a message box every few opens and saves. Other than these two issues it's the real ImageMan DLL and includes all the ImageMan functionality.

Also included is the source code for a basic demo and also a special effects demo, both of which are written using MFC and Visual C++ 6.

Technical Support

Our goal is to provide you with the best technical support possible. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding ImageMan and how it should be implemented in your application. We also welcome suggestions for improvements since upgrades are based on your feedback. Support for the evaluation product is available only via Email and our website. Phone support is only available for registered users who are enrolled in a support plan or during their initial support period. For information on our support plans visit our website at www.data-tech.com .

Email Support - support@data-tech.com

Email is our preferred method of delivering support, and it's conveniently available 24 - hours a day. When sending your support questions, please include a detailed description of the problem, the version of ImageMan that you're using, the operating system version you're using, and attach all files which might be relevant. For your convenience and ours, you can fill out the Online Support Form on our website which is automatically sent directly to our support staff.

World Wide Web- www.data-tech.com

On our web site you can register your products, download updates, check out our Knowledgebase, fill out on online support form, join our online forums and download additional sample code. You can also learn about our other products and buy them online.

FAX Support - (828) 682-0025

Please describe your problem in detail; the more detail you provide the faster we can provide a solution.

Updates

We will periodically release new versions of ImageMan which incorporate new features and fix any known problems.

By joining our e-mail mailing list you'll receive automatic notification of updates. Join our list by visiting our website, follow the Join Our Mailing List link, fill out and submit the form. Notifications of major updates will be mailed to all registered users.

Major upgrades which include significant new functionality are available for a nominal charge. Please send in your registration card or register via our website so we may notify you of these updates and new products. Once you are registered with us, you can use our Online Update Center from our website to get the latest versions of our products that you have. If you bought your product directly from us, you are already registered.

Running the Sample Programs

Running the installation program will create a program group called IMAGEMAN which contains the icons for the sample programs. The source code for the samples can be found in the \samples subdirectory of the directory in which you installed ImageMan.