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                    FormHints
                 TRIAL PACKAGES
    
            for Delphi and C++ Builder
                  Version 2.9.1
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         Legal: (c) 1998-2004 Utilmind Solutions
         Email: info@appcontrols.com
           Web: http://www.appcontrols.com
                http://www.utilmind.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Welcome / Introduction
        1.1 Compatiblity
    2. Installation
        to Delphi 2
        to Delphi 3
        to Delphi 4
        to Delphi 5
        to Delphi 6
        to Delphi 7
        to Delphi 2005
        to C++ Builder 1
        to C++ Builder 3
        to C++ Builder 4
        to C++ Builder 5
        to C++ Builder 6
    3. REGISTRATION
        3.1 Registration types
             3.1.1 Without source code
             3.1.2 Including source code
             3.1.3 Comments
    4. Problems

1. Welcome
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The FormHints component applies the cartoon-style balloon hints for your
controls instead of regular, rectangular hints. You may specify the default
balloon direction, text alignment, degree of transparency and other features
that affect on hint appearance. One component changes hint appearance for all
form's of entire application.

1.1 Compatibility
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FormHints compatible with Delphi 2/3/4/5/6/7/2005 and BCB 1/3/4/5/6 and
has been tested on Win95, Win95OSR2, Win98, WinME, NT4, Win2K and WinXP.


2. Installation
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Trial version includes compiled units, ready for testing packages,
latest help-file, installation instructions / contact information
in Readme.txt.

The only difference between the unregistered and
registered versions is that the registered one has
not message box with remind to register and works
without Delphi (C++ Builder) running.

to Delphi 2
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 1. Unzip files from "Delphi2" directory to your "Delphi 2\Lib" directory.
 2. Start Delphi 2 IDE.
 3. Select "Component \ Install..." menu item.
 4. Press "Add" button and select "FormHints.dcu" file.
 5. Rebuild library.

to Delphi 3
===========
 1. Unzip files from "Delphi3" directory and copy them to "Delphi 3\Lib".
 2. Start Delphi 3 IDE.
 3. Open "FormHintsD3.dpk" file.
 4. Install package to the components palette ("Install" button).

to Delphi 4
===========
 1. Unzip files from "Delphi4" directory and copy them to "Delphi 4\Lib".
 2. Start Delphi 4 IDE.
 3. Open "FormHintsD4.dpk" file.
 4. Install package to the components palette ("Install" button).

to Delphi 5
===========
 1. Unzip files from "Delphi5" directory and copy them to "Delphi 5\Lib".
 2. Start Delphi 5 IDE.
 3. Open "FormHintsD5.dpk" file.
 4. Install package to the components palette ("Install" button).

to Delphi 6
===========
 1. Unzip files from "Delphi6" directory and copy them to "Delphi 6\Lib".
 2. Start Delphi 6 IDE.
 3. Open "FormHintsD6.dpk" file.
 4. Install package to the components palette ("Install" button).

to Delphi 7
===========
 1. Unzip files from "Delphi7" directory and copy them to "Delphi 7\Lib".
 2. Start Delphi 7 IDE.
 3. Open "FormHintsD7.dpk" file.
 4. Install package to the components palette ("Install" button).

to Delphi 2005
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 1. Create "..\Lib\FormHints" directory.
 2. Unzip files and copy them to "BDS\3.0\Lib\FormHints".
 3. Start Delphi 2005 IDE.
 4. Open "FormHintsD2005.dpk" file.
 5. Install package to the components palette (right-click on
    "FormHintsD2005.bpl" node in the Project Manager and select
    "Install" menu item).

to C++ Builder 1
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 1. Unzip files from "BCB1" directory to your "CBuilder\Lib" directory.
 2. Start C++ Builder IDE.
 3. Select "Component \ Install..." menu item.
 4. Press "Add" button and select "FormHints.dcu" file.
 5. Rebuild library.

to C++ Builder 3
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 1. Unzip files from "BCB3" directory and copy them to "CBuilder3\Lib".
 2. Start C++ Builder 3 IDE.
 3. Open "FormHintsCB3.bpk" file.
 6. Select "Project \ Make FormHintsCB3" menu item. 
 7. Select "Component \ InstallPackages" menu item. 
 8. Press "Add" button and select "FormHintsCB3.bpl" file. 

to C++ Builder 4
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 1. Unzip files from "BCB4" directory and copy them to "CBuilder4\Lib".
 2. Start C++ Builder 4 IDE.
 3. Open "FormHintsCB4.bpk" file.
 4. Install package to the components palette ("Install" button).

to C++ Builder 5
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 1. Unzip files from "BCB5" directory and copy them to "CBuilder5\Lib".
 2. Start C++ Builder 5 IDE.
 3. Open "FormHintsCB5.bpk" file.
 4. Install package to the components palette ("Install" button).

to C++ Builder 6
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 1. Unzip files from "BCB6" directory and copy them to "CBuilder6\Lib".
 2. Start C++ Builder 6 IDE.
 3. Open "FormHintsCB6.bpk" file.
 4. Install package to the components palette ("Install" button).


3. REGISTRATION
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FormHints component is SHAREWARE. This means that you can try it out
for free, but if you like it and want to use it you have to register it
with the author. Before continue read and accept License Agreement
(license.txt) please.

The only difference between the unregistered and registered versions is that
the registered one has not message box with remind to register and works
without Delphi (C++ Builder) running. You can also purchase the source code,
if you would like to have it, and be able to compile or modify the
FormHints on any 32bit version of Delphi or C++ Builder.

If you would like to use the FormHints and receive full, unrestricted
version, priority support or even source code - you have to purchase proper
license.

3.1 Registration types
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All prices are in European currency (Euros). Registering entitles you to
unlimited support via E-Mail, minor version updates indefinitely and
major version updates for 1 year from date of purchase.

3.1.1 Full, unrestricted version without source code:
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 Single user license:
  https://secure.element5.com/register.html?productid=140830 - EUR 14,95

 Site license:
  https://secure.element5.com/register.html?productid=140831 - EUR 69,95

3.1.2 Full version including 100% Source Code:
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 Single user license:
  https://secure.element5.com/register.html?productid=140833 - EUR 24,95

 Site license:
  https://secure.element5.com/register.html?productid=140834 - EUR 89,95

3.1.3 Comments
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 1. Site license covers a single organisation in one location (building
    complex). If you buy a site license, you may use the software in
    unlimited number of your company's computers withing this area.
    Site license is very cost-effective if you have many computers (many
    software developers).


4. Problems
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If you have any problems during the setup or using this
component, please visit the support area of our website
at http://www.appcontrols.com or contact us: info@appcontrols.com

    
Good Luck!

UtilMind Solutions
info@utilmind.com
http://www.utilmind.com
http://www.appcontrols.com
