*** Shortcut S-Spline 2 ***
*** v2.1 for Windows 95/98/2000/NT4/Me/Whistler/XP with Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher ***
*** Copyright (c) 1999-2001 Shortcut Software Development B.V. ***

This README provides information on the following topics:

- S-Spline description
- What's new in version 2?
- Using S-Spline
- Online registration
- Get support
- Online update
- Bug reports
- Send feedback
- Known issues
- S-Spline website
- Ordering information

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DESCRIPTION
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S-Spline uses an advanced algorithm for enlarging digital images. Cleanly enlarge BMP, Targa, JPEG, PPM and PCX images.

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WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 2?
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* Faster enlarging algorithm, for previewing as well as saving
* Completely new Graphical User Interface
* Scalable preview window
* More image file formats supported
Currently open only:
TIFF (*.tif, *.tiff) (Note: LZW compressed TIF images are unsupported)
PNG (*.png, *.ping)

Open as well as save:
JPEG - JFIF COmpliant (*.jpg, *.jpeg, *.jfif. *.jif)
Portable Pixel map (*.ppm)
Truevision Targa (*.tga, *.targa, *.tpic, *.vda, *.icb, *.vst)
Windows or OS/2 Bitmap (*.bmp, *.dib)
Zsoft Paintbrush (*.pcx)
* Automatic check for newer version when connected to the internet

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USING S-SPLINE
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Help contains information about S-Spline's features and how to use them. Choose HELP from the S-Spline Help menu or press F1.
S-Spline will default to the language settings you use in Windows, if available. If you want to change the language used in S-Spline you can do so by going to Options --> Language. The following languages are available at the moment:

* Danish
* Dutch
* English
* Finnish
* French
* German
* Italian
* Norwegian
* Portuguese
* Spanish
* Swedish

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the nature of the anti-piracy security technology built into this product, using illegal keys may lead to software failure or instability.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION
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Please register your copy of S-Spline online. Registration is required to get our support services. In addition, you can join our mailing list to receive information on software updates, upcoming products, and other news.
Go to http://www.shortcut.nl/products.php?parentid=7&count=28 to register now.

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GET SUPPORT
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Registered users of the software are entitled to Shortcut's standard support services.
Please consult our frequently asked questions list at http://www.shortcut.nl/products.php?parentid=7&count=14 first. If your question is not answered there please mail it to [e-mail] or go to http://www.shortcut.nl/aboutus.php?parentid=5&count=23 to use our online feedback form.

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ONLINE UPDATE
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S-Spline automatically checks for a newer version when connected to the internet, however if you want to manually download updates for S-Spline you can do so from the page below:
http://www.shortcut.nl/products.php?parentid=7&count=29

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SEND FEEDBACK / REQUESTS FOR FEATURES
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Please let us know how to improve S-Spline by giving us feedback, you can send mail to [e-mail] with "S-Spline Feedback" in your subject header, or go to http://www.shortcut.nl/aboutus.php?parentid=5&count=23 to use our online feedback form.

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BUG REPORTS
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If you experience something you think might be a bug in S-Spline, please report it by sending a message to [e-mail]. Describe what you did, what happened, what version of S-Spline you have, any error messages S-Spline gave, what kind of computer you have, which operating system you're using, and anything else you think might be relevant.

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KNOWN ISSUES
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1. Under Win9x/Me sometimes long delays occur when changing scaling properties, especially when scaling to less than 100% (Doesn't happen with Win2k)

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S-SPLINE WEBSITE
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http://www.s-spline.com/ is the place to visit to get up-to-date information about S-Spline, software updates, and other Shortcut products.

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HOW TO ORDER?
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If you like S-Spline 2 and would like to be able to save your enlarged images instead of just previewing the result you can order it for Euro 69, 2 options are currently available:
1. Order online from a secure server: http://www.shortcut.nl/products.php?parentid=3&count=7
2. Print Order.txt for instructions on ordering by check.

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Copyright (c) 1999-2001, Shortcut Software Development B.V.

This software is the property of Shortcut Software Development B.V. and is copyrighted. Any reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Shortcut and the Shortcut logo are registered trademarks of Shortcut Software Development B.V.

Internet-site: http://www.shortcut.nl, e-mail: [e-mail]