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   ConceptDraw Professional Demo v1.7 ReadMe file
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Thank you for purchasing ConceptDraw Professional! 

Please read the following important information before you start working with the program. 

1. System Requirements
2. Installation
3. On-line registration
4. Technical Support and how to contact us
5. Other ConceptDraw products

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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For the Mac OS/ OS X version (Carbonized):

-Mac OS version 8.6 or higher, with CarbonLib 1.1 +; or Mac OS X
-Power PC processor (minimum) 
-32 MB of RAM (more is better) 
-40 MB of available hard drive space 

For the Windows version:

-Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000, Windows ME or Windows NT 4.0 
-Intel 486 processor (minimum). Pentium processor is recommended 
-16 MB of RAM
-SVGA monitor, 256 colors 
-40 MB of available hard drive space 

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INSTALLATION
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The installation includes:
- ConceptDraw Professional application, libraries, HTML Help.
- Samples and templates.
- Library Guide in PDF - a print-out of all the libraries (LibraryGuide.pdf).
User's Guide is also available in PDF on the web site:
http://www.conceptdraw.com/download

Mac OS 8.6 + and Mac OS X:

Place ConceptDraw Pro Folder where you want it to be on your hard drive. Launch ConceptDraw Pro 1.7  in the ConceptDraw Pro folder.
If you receive a message saying that CarbonLib 1.1 or later is required (which is most likely if you're using an OS earlier than Mac OS 9.1), you'll need to put the correct CarbonLib file to System Folder: Extensions, to replace an older version. 
   
You may download CarbonLib from our web site:
http://www.conceptdraw.com/download

Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME 
- Run Setup.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.

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ON-LINE REGISTRATION
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To become a registered user, you have to fill out the registration form on our site here:
http://www.conceptdraw.com/Register/

Being a registered user gives you the following benefits:

- all registered users get free technical support;
- free updates;
- registration entitles you to receive notification about product updates, add-on components, and other special offers by e-mail; 
- discounts for later versions of the product. 

Don't forget to register your copy!

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND HOW TO CONTACT US
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We offer unlimited free technical support by e-mail to our registered users. See "On-line Registration" above on how to register.  

To report a problem or suggest a feature, or just to send your feedback, please e-mail us at support@conceptdraw.com
Replies usually arrive within one business day.

For general questions, please contact info@conceptdraw.com

Please visit our Internet site at http://www.conceptdraw.com 
This site is fully devoted to ConceptDraw, and is a complete source for the latest information about the program, newer versions, updates, add-on components, training and some other useful resources. 
We recommend that you subscribe  to ConceptDraw News to be timely informed about updates, new products and discounts.  You can do it on http://www.conceptdraw.com

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OTHER CONCEPTDRAW PRODUCTS
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ConceptDraw MIDNMAP - the mind-mapping program for organizing your ideas, making brainstorming sessions and more. 
http://www.conceptdraw.com/mindmap

ConceptDraw PRESENTATION - create professional-looking presentations, slide shows with this powerful presentation software. 
http://www.conceptdraw.com./en/products/CDPresentation/

ConceptDraw Server - allows your ConceptDraw documents to be viewed with any Internet browser. More info: http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/products/CDServer/

ConceptDraw Viewer - free application for viewing and printing ConceptDraw document. More info: http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/products/#cdv

ConceptDraw-Visio converter - use it to convert documents between MS Visio and ConceptDraw. More info: http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/visio/