
		    ArtGem 1.0 Release Notes

		       (C) RL Vision 1999

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 Description
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ArtGem is a paint program that definitely stands out from the crowd. 
It is designed to be the perfect tool when working with multimedia 
graphics, such as web, games & demos. We promise you that this program 
will feel both different and professional to an affordable price.

Special Features:

o Unique GUI implementations
o High quality graphics processing
o Realtime brush & primitive previews
o Tools for texture painting
o Split screen magnify mode
o Internal 64 bit buffers
o Innovative brush & clip handling
o Developed especially for multimedia designers
o Affordable price
o Different and professional

Standard Features:

o Layers, Airbrushes, Spray & Antialising
o Draw, Line, Rectangle, Circle, Fill & Gradient
o Multiple undo & redo
o Palette & Gradient editor
o Resize tools
o Support for most common file formats

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 Shareware
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ArtGem is marketed as shareware, meaning you may legally evaluate 
it for up to 30 days. After this trial period you must register 
your copy of the program or delete it from your system. The 
unregistered version is fully functional, but some export functions
have been disabled. .

ArtGem is priced at 49.95 US$. In order to register, please visit 
"http://www.buyonet.com" and search for ArtGem.

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 System Requirements
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o Windows 9x/NT4/2000
o Pentium processor
o 32MB RAM
o High color graphics (15/16-bit)

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 User Manual
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The user manual is distributed as Compiled HTML (.CHM). 
To view this you need a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer, 
version 4 or later. You can download a free copy of MSIE at 
"http://www.microsoft.com".

If you don't have MSIE you can view the online user manual at: 
"http://www.rlvision.com/artgem/manual/index.html"

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 Install
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Run "rlv_ag10.exe" to install the program. An wizard will guide you 
through the simple installation process.

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 Uninstall
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To uninstall ArtGem simply remove the program files from your 
computer. Then remove the shortcuts from the start-menu & the 
desktop, and you're done!

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 Distribution
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This archive may be freely distributed as long as it is not altered 
in any way. You may extract the setup file (rlv_ag10.exe) and only 
distribute this file if you wish to.

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 Contact RL Vision
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Website: http://www.rlvision.com
E-mail:  info@rlvision.com

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 Summary
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Finally we would like to thank you for trying ArtGem. We have 
worked hard for over a year bringing you this software. Hopefully 
you'll enjoy it as much as we do!

						- RL Vision Staff
