Artistscope Secure Image Source - v2.0 - Windows95/98/NT - Revised 20/5/99
Copyright - All Rights Reserved - Art Dept (nsw) Pty Ltd 1998.


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PLEASE NOTE THAT v1.0-1.1 have a different registration codes. Registered users of these will not need this upgrade. The main improvement in this version is the capacity of the registration to be allotted to sub domains and even individual pages.

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HOW IT WORKS

Instead of placing a normal image onto the html page. The image is first encrypted and then inserted into a viewer that sits on the page replacing the image. The encrypted image is unusable unless in its encoded viewer. It is only the encrypted image that is uploaded to the server, so the master files are safe from everyone. The Artistscope enables the use of high resolution images that even with the complex techniques of screen capture, only the poorer quality of the screen resolution is obtained. The domain lock is optional and will prevent viewing even locally if GRAB software has been used to obtain the encrypted image and the accessory file.

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EVALUATION & DEMO

The Artistscope is available as a limited but functioning evaluation package. When satisfied you can then register the package online for your own personalied registration key that enables the Domain Lock and unlocks the hyperlink functions and display enhancement features. Whether for one image or an exhibit of 100 images, the package is easy to use by anyone with a smattering of html.
    

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TO INSTALL THE ARTISTSCOPE 

The file that you downloaded is a self-extracting zip file that will open automatically without special Zip software.

Unzip the downloaded file into a temporary folder. Open this folder and click on the SETUP.EXE file and follow the instructions until setup is complete. The installation will automatically create a new folder on your C drive (optional) where it can be easily located later.

The install program simply loads the Artistscope files onto your hard drive in the order that it should remain. It will not affect your registry in any way. All the files that are installed should be found in C:\Artistscope. It is strongly recommened at this stage not to change that setting until you are familiar with the directory structure.

To start using the Artistscope click on either the desktop icon that the install created for you or go to your program manager where you will find another start icon. If you chose to install to a different directory other than to C:\Artistscope, then you will have to alter the icon setting. To do this, go right click on the icon and select "preferences", then adjust the link settings path to match the location of the Artistscope.exe file.

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USER GUIDE

To learn how to use the Artistscope, open the application and go to the top tool bar of its window and click on HELP. Here you will find complete Help and Operating instructions. For more recent and updated information you can follow the links at the bottom of the Help page after connecting to the Internet. Then you can visit the latest information and keep in touch with upgrades and new releases.

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REGISTRATION

Registration is made by paying a licence fee of $50 Australian (approx Us$35) online by CREDIT CARD or mail order by faxing to 612 9557 6310. Each registration key is uniquely assigned to your nominated domain or URL.

To install the key go to HELP in the top toolbar and select REGISTER. In the new window enter the domain to which the Artistscope was registered to and the code that was emailed - then click OK.

To obtain your registration key go to the REGISTER link at the bottom of the help page.


For website developers wishing to register and protect four or more sites a 25% discount applies. Once established the discount applies to all further registrations.

To allow for the different time zones and to verify that the key works for the URL nominated, please allow up to 24 hours for the reply email containing your REGISTRATION KEY.

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WARRANTY & DISCLAIM

Artistscope is warranted to work on all popular servers and be viewable in all version 4 browsers and higher. Artistscope, Art Dept (nsw) Pty Ltd and associated distributors are not liable for any loss or damages in any way connected to the Artistscope project.

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COPYRIGHT

This software is published according to all known licences and dues. Unless otherwise stipulated the registered user is licensed to use Artistscope on the registered domain or URL only. The user agrees to upgrade Artistscope within a reasonable time of the release. The user, by accepting this invitation to evaluate or use Artistscope agrees to acknowledge the confidence and priveleges offered in respect to its concept and source codes and to in no way contribute to a potential breach of its security or improper use which may be detrimental to Artistscope quality and integrity.

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REDISTRIBUTION

This unregistered version may be freely redistributed without limitation. However, it is for demonstration purposes and any use for displays on the Internet beyong evaluation trials must be registered.

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SUPPORT

Full support by email is freely available until the Artistscope is fully functional on your website. Simply send a description giving as much detail as possible. Email support is available by following the links at the bottom of the HELP page inside the application or viewing the Help file in the Docs folder within the Artistscope folder. More extensive trouble shooting and user information is online at our web site. This is continually updated from feedback, so if you cannot find the solution to your problem in the self contained Help section try our website at http://www.artistscope.com or email us at artistscope@bigpond.com

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UNINSTALL

To uninstall the Artistscope no special process is necessary as the install does not add or affect your other computer files in any way. To remove the Artistscope and associated files - simply DELETE the Artistscope folder.

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UPGRADES

Artistscope is guaranteed to be the most effective, most user friendly and least expensive solution that everyone can use. It is developed by concerned artists with best interests of creative art and the artist's livelihood in mind. The end programming and packaging is performed by the some of the best programmers in the world today to offer contemporary leading edge technology- Artistscope itself is not a copy nor an imitation - the present product has evolved from the very first effective Image Secure Source ever introduced for use on the Internet.


New releases to cover the other areas of image and page protection are continually being released. Further information and the latest demos and can always be found at http://www.artistscope.com If interested in these other areas you should either email us or visit our site to be added to our regular newslist.

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Copyright - All Rights Reserved - Art Dept (nsw) Pty Ltd - 1998.
PO Box 153 Pyrmont Australia 2009 - Fax 612 9557 6310

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