We've made many new and exciting changes to HyperSnap-DX version 5. Not only that, but we've completely re-engineered the help system to use the more powerful HTML help technology present in the latest versions of Windows. Because of this, and for many other reasons, we think version 5 is our best HyperSnap-DX release yet.
New users of the product should start reading the first few help topics. They'll cover the most basic features of how to use the program. Advanced HyperSnap-DX pros will want to see What's new in version 5 before they get down to work.
This help file uses several small graphics to help you notice important
bits of text. These include the numbered text or sometimes the marks the spot graphic to illustrate procedural steps. Next
is the "note"
to illustrate an idea or group
of ideas about a subject. Then there's the tip
graphic to
advise you of helpful pointers. Another is the "important"
graphic to make you aware of crucial, perhaps even critical
information thatùif ignoredùmay cause the program to work in a way that
you might not expect, or even malfunction and cause data loss. Finally
there's the little red book
which is just to mark the
beginning of a section, or a collection of small topics that belong together.
It's a "grab bag" sort of graphic, used when none of the others
applied.
This help file also uses some special Table of contents graphics that will alert you to the type of topic linked to that entry. Click the name of the topic type to see an explanation of each type.
Standard
topic:
A topic with this icon is a "regular topic", such as the
one you're reading now. This is the most common type of topic. This topic
requires no Internet connection or any other special consideration.
Internet topic:
A topic with this icon requires
an Internet connection. If you're not connected and you click that entry
the help system will attempt to connect you, either by loading dial-up
networking (if you use that), or by executing whatever other type of technology
your system uses to connect to the Internet.
If you don't want your connection to "engage," or you've
used a firewall to block the help system from Internet access, these topics
won't work. There are just a few of these topic types, but they're important.
Inside the body of the documentation are other links to the web and E-mail
that also require a live connection.
Critical
topic:
A topic with this icon means the subject is critical and covers subject
material relating to the core functionality of the program, such as how
to repair a damaged installation or remove the program. These are the
most rare topics within the Table of contents.
Popup
topic:
A topic with this icon will bring up a "child" window over
the main HyperSnap-DX help window. This leaves the contents of the main
window "untouched," so that (for example) you can read additional
help about an important subject without losing your place in the larger
topic.
Keep from
being surprised:
A good rule to keep from being "surprised" by a dialer or connection
password dialog that appears unexpectedly is to assume that a documentation
hotlink containing a web or E-mail address is "live." Some topics
in this documentùsuch as Visit HyperSnap-DX
home in User supportùare
not contained at all "locally" on your hard drive, but are downloaded
via live connections direct to the Hyperionics support or other web pages.
This allows us to provide "up to the minute" documentation without
releasing constant updates for some topics, too.
One important
thing to remember:
You should license the software if you want to continue using it. Otherwise,
you won't reap the full benefits the program has to offer.
Until you do purchase a license, HyperSnap-DX will gently remind you to
do so, and in addition, it will add a small "brand" to all of
your captures that declares the program's unlicensed status.
There are many other benefits to registering besides removing the reminder
dialogs and the brand. These include top-notch support, access to upgrades
and fixes, and much, much more. We feel that Hyperionics has produced
a superior product with rich and powerful features, complete ease of use,
and top-notch well-written documentation.
And we think that all of this work is worth the cost of registration. Please
don't pirate software. You're only hurting yourself when you do so. Why
so? Because if everybody "steals" it, how will be continue to
develop it?
Without the income from licenses which we use to support future development
and pay for ongoing user support expenses, the program will not improve
as it's reliably done over the years, with release after release growing
more useful and sophisticated. Help us support you and the work you need
to do with our product by doing the right thing and licensing it.
However if you try it and honestly don't agree that it's as good as we
say it is, tell us why you feel this way.
We take all genuine user comments
and feature requests seriously.
See Where to buy HyperSnap-DX 5 for more details about license options and other related information.