TOxygenWndTranslucency Component 1.0.
====================================

  The TOxygenWndTranslucency Component works only under Microsoft Windows 2000
operating systems family and supports Borland Delphi versions 3, 4 and 5. 

  This version is shareware. To register visit http://www.oxygensoftware.com

Last revision date: Mar 1, 2000.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE INSTALLATION SECTION!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
-----------------
Overview
Using the TOxygenWndTranslucency component
History
Warranty disclaimer
Installation
Registration
Price
Copyright Notes
Contact

Overview
--------
  TOxygenWndTranslucency component allows all pixels painted by the window
in specified color be transparent. Smoothly rendering without the
flickering, automatically repainting underlying windows. Works only under
Microsoft Windows 2000 operating systems family. Registered version has no
nag-screen, includes 100% source code and costs $10.

  This component is compatible with Borland Delphi 3,4,5.

  The author disclaims all warranties as to this software, whether express
or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Use under your own
responsibility, but comments (even critique) in English (or in Russian)
are welcome.

Using the TOxygenWndTranslucency component
------------------------------------------
 - TransparentColor property determines the color to be transparent. Setting
   this property to clNone disables window transluency.
 - OnChangeTransparentColor event occurs when the transparent color value is
   changed.
 - SetWndTranslucency function (available only in registered version) sets the
   specified window's transparent color.
 - ResetWndTranslucency function (available only in registered version)
   disables translucency of the specified window.

History
-------
  February, 28, 2000:  Version 1.0.

Warranty disclaimer
-------------------
  THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM
  EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OXYGEN FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL 
  WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES 
  MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. THE 
  ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT AND 
  DOCUMENTATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY 
  APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL OXYGEN BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
  CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER 
  DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
  BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR
  OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF OR
  INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF OXYGEN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
  POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.


Installation
------------

1. Delphi 5.x

  Uninstall any previous version of TOxygenWndTranslucency component (if any)
from Delphi IDE. Remove previously compiled package OxWndTransc5.dpl from your
hard disk.
  
  Use 'File\Open...' menu item of Delphi IDE to open package OxWndTransc5.dpk.
In 'Package...' window click 'Install' button to register
TOxygenWndTranslucency component on the 'Oxygen' page of the component palette.

2. Delphi 4.x

  Uninstall any previous version of TOxygenWndTranslucency component (if any)
from Delphi IDE. Remove previously compiled package OxWndTransc4.dpl from your
hard disk.
  
  Use 'File\Open...' menu item of Delphi IDE to open package OxWndTransc4.dpk.
In 'Package...' window click 'Install' button to register
TOxygenWndTranslucency component on the 'Oxygen' page of the component palette.

3. Delphi 3.x

  Uninstall any previous version of TOxygenWndTranslucency component (if any)
from Delphi IDE. Remove previously compiled package OxWndTransc3.dpl from your
hard disk.
  
  Use 'File\Open...' menu item of Delphi IDE to open package OxWndTransc3.dpk.
In 'Package...' window click 'Install' button to register
TOxygenWndTranslucency component on the 'Oxygen' page of the component palette.


Registration
------------
  This product is released as shareware.  
 
  What registering will get you:
   * A new version of the component, without the nag-screen.
   * 100% source code.
   * Information on upgrades to the component.
   * A warm fuzzy feeling that you did the right thing.
   * You'll be supporting good software & provide even more incentives to
     make this an even better component.

  To register online, visit: http://www.oxygensoftware.com

Price
-----
  TOxygenWndTranslucency (including 100% source code)    10 USD
 

Copyright Notes
---------------
  Copyright (C) 2000 Oxygen Software
  TOxygenWndTranslucency is a trademark of Oxygen Software.

  Windows 2000 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.

  All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.

Contact
-------
  Oxygen Software web site: http://www.oxygensoftware.com

  Oxygen Software contact mail address: delphi@oxygensoftware.com

  Author:
    Oleg Fyodorov (ofyodorov@mtu-net.ru)

  
  

