WACOM PENTOOLS PROFESSIONAL PLUG-IN TOOLS FOR IMAGE EDITING VERSION 2.0 FOR MACINTOSH AND MAC OS SYSTEMS VERSION 2.0 FOR IBM PC, PS/2 AND COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS RUNNING WINDOWS 95 AND NT 3.51 OR LATER COPYRIGHT WACOM CO., LTD. 1997 This document contains information that is important, and information that is too new to have been incorporated in the User’s Manual. Included in this document: 1. WACOM TABLETS SUPPORTED - This describes the WACOM tablets that are supported by PenTools. 2. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - This lists the recommended system requirements necessary to run PenTools on Macintosh or PC platforms. 3. SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY - This describes the software applications that are compatible with PenTools. 4. INSTALLING PENTOOLS - This provides you with information on installing PenTools. 5. RUNNING PENTOOLS - This describes how to run PenTools from a supported graphics application. 6. KNOWN BUGS AND WORKAROUNDS FOR PENTOOLS - This section describes the known bugs, workarounds, and compatibility issues for using PenTools. 7. PENTOOLS SUPPORT - This includes important support information you should know for PenTools. 8. WACOM PENTOOLS LICENSE AGREEMENT - This includes important license information you should read and agree to before using PenTools. WACOM TABLETS SUPPORTED Before you can access PenTools, a professional WACOM tablet (such as ArtPad, ArtZ, SD, or UD series) must be installed on your system. PenTools will not work with a standard mouse or another manufacturer's graphics tablet. For Macintosh systems, your WACOM tablet must be using driver version 2.5.5 or later. For IBM PC, PS/2 and compatibles, your WACOM tablet must be using driver version 2.45 or later. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For Macintosh and compatible systems: * PowerPC 604, 120 MHz or equivalently fast PPC processor * 16 MB RAM (or approximately 3 times your image file size) * System 7.x * 16-bit color display or greater * WACOM Mac Driver v2.5.5 or later For IBM PCs and compatible systems: * Intel Pentium, 133 MHz or greater * 16 MB RAM (or approximately 3 times your image file size) * Windows 95 or NT 3.51 or later * 16-bit color display or greater * WACOM PC Driver v2.45 or later SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY PenTools are based on the Adobe Photoshop 3.0 standard for plug-ins, and have been tested for compatibility with the following applications. For Macintosh and Mac OS systems: * Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5 and 4.0 * Fractal Design Painter 4.0.3 and 5.0 For IBM PCs and compatible systems: * Adobe Photoshop 4.0 * Fractal Design Painter 4.0.3 and 5.0 * Corel PhotoPaint 7.0 You may also find that PenTools are compatible with other graphics applications supporting the Adobe Photoshop 3.0 standard for plug-ins. INSTALLING PENTOOLS PenTools filters are professional, pen-sensitive plug-in tools for image editing and creative design. To install PenTools: 1. Locate the filters or other applicable plug-in folder for the graphics application that you will be using PenTools in. 2. Drag the PenTools plug-ins file from its location (the area where you downloaded it to, or from the diskette) to the plug-ins folder. In some applications you may need to configure your software preferences before the application can identify a new plug-in. 3. Expand the PenTools plug-ins file by double-clicking on it. The file will expand into eight filter files and the PENTOOLS.EXE file. For Windows 95 only: Copy the PENTOOLS.EXE file into your WINDOWS\SYSTEM folder. Remember to delete this file if you ever remove PenTools from your system. If you are unfamiliar with plug-in products, refer to the documentation that came with your graphics application for specific information on installing and using plug-ins. RUNNING PENTOOLS Before running PenTools you must first open an image file in your PenTools-compatible graphics application. The image you are working with must be in RGB or CMYK graphics mode. You then access PenTools from the filter, effects, or other applicable menu of the application. PenTools effects are applied to the active layer of the selected portion of your image. To open PenTools: 1. From the graphics application’s filter or effects menu, select PenTools. Note that some applications may require you to first select an image element before you can access the PenTools window. 2. From the PenTools menu, select the tool you want to use. The PenTools window for that tool will display. KNOWN BUGS AND WORKAROUNDS FOR PENTOOLS Corel PhotoPaint: When using the 3D Chisel, Super Putty, or Virtual Airbrush in Corel PhotoPaint, the Repeat function (available from the Edit or Effects menus) does not repeat the effect or reload the plug-in. Paint Shop Pro, V4.x: Launching PenTools will cause Paint Shop Pro, V4.x to crash with a fatal exception error. We have not been able to verify if this program is fully compliant with the Photoshop 3.0 standard for plug-ins. PENTOOLS SUPPORT Every effort has been made to ensure a quality product. Due to the nature of plug-ins, PenTools is not compatible with every graphics application that supports the Photoshop 3.0 plug-in standard. 24-hour support can be found by visiting our Web site at: www.wacom.com/pentools This web site contains answers to frequently asked questions, user hints, and a technical support forum. U.S. and Canadian residents can also order FastFAX document #1090 for information on commonly asked questions. (Dial 1-800-922-7590 for 24-hour FastFAX information.) If you need to report a bug or have other comments, please send your email to: support@wacom.com WACOM PENTOOLS LICENSE AGREEMENT This is a legal agreement between you, the end-user, and WACOM Technology Corporation (WACOM) covering your use of PenTools. Be sure to read the following agreement before using the software. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE AND DESTROY ALL COPIES OF IT. This copyrighted software is distributed as freeware. You may use this software without any charge and may distribute it to others. The software is owned by WACOM and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the software like any other copyrighted material (e.g., a book or musical recording). Commercial distribution of the software is restricted without the permission of WACOM. Contact WACOM for details on obtaining a license to distribute this software. You may not rent or lease the software, nor may you modify, adapt, translate, decompile, reverse assemble, disassemble or reverse engineer the software. If you violate any part of this agreement, your right to use this software terminates automatically and you must then destroy all copies of this software in your possession. The software and related documentation are provided "AS IS" and without warranty of any kind and WACOM expressly disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances shall WACOM be liable for any incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the use or inability to use the software or related documentation, even if WACOM has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In the event that any of the above limitations are held unenforceable, WACOM's liability for any damages to you or any party shall not exceed the purchase price you paid, regardless of the form of any claim. Furthermore, if for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision of the Agreement shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. The software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013. Manufacturer is WACOM Technology Corporation, 1311 S.E. Cardinal Court, Vancouver, WA 98683. WACOM Technology Corporation, 1311 S.E. Cardinal Court, Vancouver, WA 98661, United States of America, (360) 896-9724 fax, www.wacom.com (Internet). WACOM is a registered trademark and PenTools is a trademark of WACOM Co., Ltd. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS WACOM would like to thank Chris Pearce at L'Industrie De Meat (http://www.meat.com/textures/) for allowing us to use his textures in Bit Blaster.