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SnagIt Twin Pack - README.TXT 12 Jun 1997
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~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~
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1. WHAT IS SNAGIT?
1.1 What is the SnagIt Twin Pack?
2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Evaluation Package Contents
3. GETTING HELP
3.1 Using On-line Help
3.2 SnagIt Support
4. WHAT'S NEW
4.1 32-bit Version - SnagIt/32 Version 4.0
4.2 16-bit Version - SnagIt Version 2.6.1
5. KNOWN PROBLEMS OR LIMITATIONS
5.1 32-bit Version - SnagIt/32
5.2 16-bit Version - SnagIt
6. SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
6.1 Installation Instructions
6.2 Installed Files
6.3 Uninstall Instructions
6.4 Manual Uninstall Instructions
7. REGISTERING SNAGIT TWIN PACK
7.1 Using CompuServe's SWREG Forum
7.2 International Distributors
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1. WHAT IS SNAGIT?
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Welcome! You have chosen a powerful Windows image, text, and video
capture program that allows you many options. SnagIt is for any
computer user who needs to capture more than a few screens for
any purpose, such as:
o Capturing screens and menus in a Windows program to create
documentation.
o Saving a screen to send to someone else.
o Printing screens to help plan program design changes.
o Saving a long window, even if it scrolls off-screen, with a
single capture instead of clipping them together.
o Creating a multimedia program or computer based training (CBT).
o Integrating SnagIt's capture functionality into other
applications through it's Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) support.
o Reducing the number of repetitious steps required to capture many
screens.
o Capturing AVI movies from live program action on
your computer screen.
o Capturing text files from screens.
SnagIt has been providing Microsoft Windows users with an easy way
to capture and print Windows screens since it was first released in
1990. In "Windows 3.1 Secrets," author Brian Livingston calls
SnagIt "the print utility Microsoft Windows forgot."
1.1 What is the SnagIt Twin Pack?
Many organizations are in the early stages of the transition from
Windows 3.1x to Windows 95 or NT. To assist during this period,
TechSmith is offering the SnagIt Twin Pack. It includes a 16-bit
version, tailored for Windows 3.1x, as well as a true 32-bit version
for Windows 95 and NT. The setup program automatically detects the
workstation's operating environment and loads the appropriate
version. The purchaser is licensed to run either version and to
switch between them without further payment. Purchasing the Twin
Pack provides the benefits of running SnagIt today without the
penalty of Windows 95 or NT upgrade fees in the future.
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2. SNAGIT TWIN PACK SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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In order to run SnagIt, your system must meet these specifications:
o An IBM PC or compatible that meets the minimum hardware
requirements for your version of Microsoft Windows.
o Microsoft Windows 3.1x, Windows For Workgroups 3.1x,
Windows NT 3.51 (or higher) or Windows 95 installed and
configured on your system.
o A mouse or other pointing device
o For printed output, a Windows-supported printer that can print
bitmaps. (This includes most of the laser, dot matrix and ink jet
printers that Windows supports. Plotters are not recommended for
use with SnagIt due to their inability to print bitmaps.)
2.1 Evaluation Package Contents
Included in the SnagIt Twin Pack archive file are the following
files:
file_id.diz Describes the contents of the archive file.
readme.txt This file.
register.txt Product registration instructions.
setup.exe SnagIt Twin Pack installation program.
vendinfo.diz Product information for distributors.
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3. GETTING HELP
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3.1 Using SnagIt's On-line Help
SnagIt's on-line Help system is compatible with the Windows Help
subsystems. The SnagIt Help file contains all of the information
you'll need to use SnagIt.
To access SnagIt Help, select Help from the SnagIt menu bar, then
Help Index from the drop-down menu.
To get a quick overview of SnagIt essentials, select Quick Help from
the Help menu.
To acquire information about your screen mode and printer type,
select System Info from the Help menu.
3.2 SnagIt Support
TechSmith is committed to providing a reliable, high-quality product
that is easy to use. If you have any problem installing or
using SnagIt, we want to know about it.
You can contact TechSmith by mail, phone, or fax. TechSmith also
provides electronic support through CompuServe, the World Wide Web
and e-mail.
TechSmith Corporation Support: support@techsmith.com
P.O. Box 4758 WWW : http://www.techsmith.com
East Lansing, MI 48826-4758 TEL : 517-333-2100
U.S.A. FAX : 517-333-1888
In any communication with TechSmith regarding a problem with SnagIt,
please clearly state the following:
o The product name and version number.
o Your name, address, e-mail address and telephone number.
o Your hardware and software configuration.
o A description of the problem, and what you were trying to do when
the problem occurred.
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4. WHAT'S NEW
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4.1 32-bit Version - SnagIt/32 Version 4.0
v4.0 Text Capture - allows you to capture only text information
on your screen. An extremely useful tool when there are no
cut and paste options
Video Capture - allows you to create a "movie" of events
as they occur on your screen.
Improved User Interface - updated client area display and
menu options.
Improved window selection - highlights the windows on your
screen before you begin a capture.
Multiple outputs per capture - output your capture to file,
printer, clipboard & mail (or any combination) in one click.
Anti-aliased scaling - smooth images when scaling down the
size of your captures.
4.1 16-bit Version - SnagIt Version 2.6.1
v2.6.1 Fixed printer output / print job queue problem.
v2.6 Added software key registration. Fixed problem with
detecting default printer changes.
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5. KNOWN PROBLEMS OR LIMITATIONS
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5.1 32-bit Version - SnagIt/32
o The full Text Capture feature is only available on Windows 95
systems. SnagIt will only capture text from the clipboard
on Windows NT systems.
o The anti-aliasing feature only supports systems using
greater than 256 colors.
o SnagIt/32 hangs on e-mail output on Windows 95 if only 16-bit
MS Mail has been configured (i.e. MAPI is in use, but neither
MS Exchange or any other 32-bit MAPI mail client has been
configured).
5.2 16-bit Version - SnagIt
o Does not support any of the SnagIt/32 v3.x or v4.0 feature
additions or enhancements.
o Does not support e-mail as an output (i.e. MAPI mail clients).
o Does not support GIF, JPEG or compressed BMP graphic file
formats.
o Does not support using the PrintScreen key to initiate a
capture.
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6. SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
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6.1 Installation Instructions
The SnagIt installation program SETUP.EXE is a Microsoft Windows
application. You must have Windows, Windows for Workgroups, Windows
NT or Windows 95 installed prior to installing SnagIt. Setup will
automatically detect the version of Windows in use and copy the
appropriate files during the install. To install SnagIt, perform
the following steps:
1. Start Windows, if you haven't already done so.
2. Insert the SnagIt Twin Pack diskette into a floppy drive.
For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 users:
3. From the Start menu, select Run
For Windows 3.1x and Windows NT 3.51 users:
3. From the Program Manager menu bar, choose File, and select Run
from the drop down menu.
For all users:
4. In the dialog box, enter:
a:\setup
(If you are installing SnagIt from a diskette drive other than
the A drive, you will need to change the drive letter in the
command line above.)
5. Click on the OK button.
6. Follow the instructions given by the setup wizard for correct
installation of the product.
6.2 Installed Files
The SnagIt setup program copies the following files to your
computer during installation:
dderef.doc SnagIt DDE command reference.
install.log Log file used by the uninstall program.
snagit.exe 16-bit executable for Windows 3.1x.
snagit.hlp Windows Help file for the 16-bit SnagIt.
snagit32.cnt Windows Help contents file for the 32-bit SnagIt.
snagit32.exe 32-bit executable for Windows 95 & Windows NT.
snagit32.hlp Windows Help file for the 32-bit SnagIt.
snagtx16.dll SnagIt support file for text capture.
snagtx32.dll SnagIt support file for text capture.
snagww.doc Macro for incorporating SnagIt into Microsoft
Word for Windows 2.0 and 6.0.
unwise.exe Uninstall program used by Windows.
6.3 Uninstall Instructions
If after installing SnagIt Twin Pack, you find it necessary to
remove the software from your computer, perform the following steps:
Uninstall instructions for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0
1. Run the Windows Control Panel
2. Open the Add/Remove Programs applet from Control Panel.
3. Select SnagIt from the list of applications that can uninstalled
by Windows.
4. Click on the Add/Remove button to uninstall SnagIt.
Uninstall instructions for Windows NT 3.51
1. In Program Manager, open the program group where you installed
SnagIt.
2. Click on the Uninstall SnagIt icon to remove SnagIt from your
system.
If the uninstall program encounters errors, or if you have
Windows 3.x, see the following section for uninstall instructions.
6.4 Manual Uninstall Instructions
If you do not have Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, or encountered a
problem during the uninstall, here are the steps you can take to
manually uninstall SnagIt from your computer.
Uninstall Instructions for Windows 3.1x and WFW 3.1x
1. Start Windows, if you haven't already done so.
2. In Program Manager, find the program group in which SnagIt was
installed. Click once on the SnagIt icon to highlight it. Press
the delete key. Confirm that you wish to delete the program item.
3. If you selected "Automatically run SnagIt when Windows starts"
during installation, delete SnagIt from the Startup group.
In Program Manager, find the Startup group. Click once on the
SnagIt icon to highlight it. Press the delete key. Confirm that
you wish to delete the program item.
4. Run File Manager and change to the directory in which you
installed SnagIt. Delete all the files listed in section 6.2.
Uninstall Instructions for Windows NT and Windows 95
1. Start Windows, if you haven't already done so.
For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 users:
2. From the Start Menu, select Settings and then Taskbar. Now
configure your Start Menu Programs by clicking on the Advanced
button.
3. Find the program group in which SnagIt/32 was installed. Click
once on the SnagIt/32 filename to highlight it. Press the delete
key. Confirm that you wish to delete the program item.
4. If you selected "Automatically run SnagIt/32 when Windows starts"
during installation, delete SnagIt/32 from the Startup group.
Follow step #2 and then find the Startup group. Click once on the
SnagIt/32 icon to highlight it. Press the delete key. Confirm
that you wish to delete the program item.
5. Run Windows Explorer and change to the directory in which you
installed SnagIt/32. Delete all the files listed in section 6.2.
For Windows NT 3.51 users:
2. In Program Manager, find the program group in which SnagIt/32 was
installed. Click once on the SnagIt/32 icon to highlight it.
Press the delete key. Confirm that you wish to delete the program
item.
4. If you selected "Automatically run SnagIt/32 when Windows starts"
during installation, delete SnagIt/32 from the Startup group.
In Program Manager, find the Startup group. Click once on the
SnagIt/32 icon to highlight it. Press the delete key. Confirm
that you wish to delete the program item.
4. Run File Manager and change to the directory in which you
installed SnagIt/32. Delete all the files listed in section 6.2.
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7. REGISTERING SNAGIT TWIN PACK
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This program and its associated files are part of an evaluation
package copyrighted by TechSmith Corporation. SnagIt is not in the
public domain. This program must be registered if it is used
beyond the 45 day evaluation period.
Single-User SnagIt Twin Pack
Registration entitles the licensee to install either the 32 bit or
the 16 bit version of SnagIt and to switch between the two without
further payment. The single-user license price is $39.95.
When you register SnagIt Twin Pack, you have the option of
requesting a registered version of the software on diskette or of
requesting a software key to register the version you have. The
software key immediately removes all registration reminder screens.
Multi-User SnagIt Twin Pack
Registration entitles the licensed organization to install 10 copies
of SnagIt, in any combination of 16 bit and 32 bit. A single
diskette is shipped along with the multi-user license. The 10-user
license price is $200.00.
Registration Instructions
1. Select the SnagIt program's Help menu.
2. Select Register SnagIt from the menu.
3. Click on the Registration Form button. Enter your registration
information in the fields provided.
NOTE: You must specify a name or company name when you register.
Your software key will be personalized for that name ONLY.
4. When you are finished, select OK. This will create a text file
called REGISTER.TXT in the SnagIt default directory. This is
your registration and order form. It includes a price sheet
and your Product ID number.
5. Windows Notepad will now open REGISTER.TXT automatically,
allowing you to edit and/or print the registration form. While
you are editing, please complete any blank items, including
quantities, totals, and payment information. DO NOT EDIT THE
PRODUCT ID NUMBER. Note that shipping charges are only
applicable to diskette orders.
6. Return the registration form, with payment, to TechSmith
Corporation by any of the methods described on the form. Upon
receipt of your order, TechSmith will generate your diskette or
software key. It will then be sent to you by the method of
your choice, either e-mail, fax, postal delivery or other.
If you have elected to receive a software key, use the following
steps to complete the registration process.
7. Select the Help->Register SnagIt menu item.
8. Click on the Enter Software Key button.
9. Enter your registration key, exactly as it is shown, in the
field provided.
10. Press OK.
Your software is now registered! All the registration reminder
screens will be removed. If you have any additional questions
or comments, contact TechSmith by e-mail at snagit@techsmith.com.
7.1 CompuServe SWREG Forum
You may also register SnagIt Twin Pack using the Shareware
Registration Forum on CompuServe (GO SWREG).
SWREG Single-User #9459
SWREG Multi-User #9461
7.2 International Distributors
Non U.S. customers ordering SnagIt on diskette may contact:
Australia
Dunson Pty Ltd
32 Elliott Road
Dandenong, Victoria
Australia 3175
Phone : +61 3 9706 8773
Fax : +61 3 9706 8704
E-Mail : support@dunson.com.au
Web : www.dunson.com.au
Canada
Datamex Technologies
Phone: (416) 665-1808
Egghead Software
Phone: (604) 688-9984
Stream International
Phone: (800) 699-2095
France
WinShare SARL
Mail: WinShare SARL
46-48 Route de Thionville
Zone Maison Neuve
57140-WOIPPY
France
Phone : (33) 87 30 85 57
Fax : (33) 87 32 37 75
Germany
ADN
Herner Strasse 299
D-44809, Bochum GERMANY
Phone: (492) 34 90 4560
Scandinavia / Benelux
CD & E
Watercirkel 79
NL-1186 LP Amstelveen
Phone : (31) (0)20-6438106
Fax : (31) (0)20-6438106
E-mail : cde@xs4all.nl
Internet : http://www.tip.nl/braderie/cde
United Kingdom
Atlantic Coast plc.
The Shareware Village
Colyton
Devon EX13 6HA
England
Phone: 01297 552222
Fax: 01297 553366
Countries Not Listed
TechSmith Corporation
Attn.: SnagIt/32 Sales
PO Box 4758
East Lansing, MI 48826-4758
U.S.A.
Phone :(517) 333-2100
Fax :(517) 333-1888
E-mail : sales@techsmith.com
Internet : http://www.techsmith.com
CompuServe : 75226,3136
TechSmith is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals
(ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works
for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be
able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or
problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support
for members' products. If you have a concern with any shareware
product which you not been able to resolve with an ASP member,
please write to this address: ASP Ombudsman 545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 U.S.A.
TechSmith Corporation Info : info@techsmith.com
P.O. Box 4758 WWW : http://www.techsmith.com
East Lansing, MI 48826-4758 USA Sales : sales@techsmith.com
517-333-2100 (tel)
517-333-1888 (fax)
Thank you for evaluating SnagIt!
TechSmith Corporation