What is the "Lite Edition"?

Ariad Software's HTML Controls, Lite Edition, is a limited subset of Ariad's HTML Controls product. The Lite Edition is completely separate from the complete edition and is not dependant on it. It's main differences in comparison to the complete edition are as follows:

• Limited HTML subset
  The controls support only a small number if HTML tags, with no provision for adding your own. Supported tags may also not support the full range of available parameters.
   
• No Image Support
  Only a background tile specified using the Picture property is supported - any HTML tags, for example IMG, which would insert an image are ignored. Plus the complete edition has full support for many image formats, including PNG.
  
  Note: If you purchase a license for this product then the img tag will be unlocked for your use.
   
• No Browse Features
  The Lite Edition does not feature built in scrolling and keyboard access, such as using navigation keys to scroll a document, or using the Tab key to cycle between anchors. Mouse wheel support is also not included. No automatic processing of hyperlinks is provided, you must use the assorted Anchor events and provide your own support.
   
• No Download Features
  You cannot use the http:// protocol to have HTML files and images automatically downloaded into your internet cache and used by the controls
   
• No Object Model
  No object model is provided for accessing anchor and tag properties or inserting your own on the fly
   
• No Printing
  The Lite Edition does not support printing or output to any other device context
   
• No Implements Interface or Render Object
  The complete edition features several interfaces and objects which allow you to output HTML to your own clients, not just the HTML Controls provided by Ariad Software. Using the class object, you can output HTML into a memory DC which you can then print for reporting etc.
   
• Freeware
  Unlike the complete edition which is a commercial product, the Lite Edition is freeware for non-commercial use. Users who wish to use this product in a commercial application must be pay a one-off license fee, this will also unlock the img tag for use.