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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.  A simple drag-and-drop operation is
all that is required to install PenTools in your graphics application's
plug-ins folder.

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 from their location (the area where
    you downloaded them 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.

    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:  [e-mail]


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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.


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 98683, United States of America,
[phone] fax, www.wacom.com (Internet).




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