
          Welcome to Ulead COOL 3D 2.0 Trial Version

          READ ME FIRST!

          July, 1998


This Read Me document provides basic information about Ulead COOL 3D 2.0.
Please read this file before you start using Ulead COOL 3D.


Table of Contents

 1. System requirements
 2. Overview
 3. What’s new in Version 2?
 4. Before you start
 5. Troubleshooting
 6. Trial period information 
 7. Purchasing the retail version of Ulead COOL 3D 2.0
 8. Technical Support
 9. Providing feedback and suggestions
10. Distribution program


 1. System requirements

.	Pentium-class PC (Pentium 166 with MMX or above recommended) 
.	Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT4.0 (with service
        pack 3) or later
.	DirectX5.0 driver or above (for Windows 95, Windows 98) 
.	DirectX3.0 driver or above (for Windows NT 4.0) 
.	At least 16 MB of RAM (32 MB recommended) 
.	At least 32 MB of hard disk storage space (64 MB recommended) 
.	A CD-ROM drive 
.	A mouse, trackball, or any Windows-compatible pointing device 
.	Hi-Color or True Color display adapter and monitor 
.	Because Ulead COOL 3D makes use of Microsoft's new Direct 3D
        technology, you need to have DirectX drivers installed on your
        system to run Ulead COOL 3D. (New systems should all come with
        them onboard.) If you do not have them, or unsure, you can
        download these free of charge at
        http://www.microsoft.com/directx.


 2. Overview

Ulead COOL 3D™ 2.0 is 3D titling software that lets anyone create
impressive animated 3D text with special effects.

Real-time drag-and-drop editing makes it simple to produce eye-popping
3D titles, logos and animated graphics for Web pages, digital video,
multimedia titles, presentations and more.

Ulead COOL 3D uses Microsoft Direct3D to create and render 3D titles. It
offers users all the essential elements and functions of a standard 3D
program, including bevel, color & lighting, texture, motion, and camera
perspective controls, providing the ultimate in versatility and
creativity. In addition, Ulead COOL 3D supports multiple objects and
lets you import 2D graphics. Apply Twist, Fire and Explosion effects
that are truly amazing.

Creating 3D text has never been easier and never this cool!


 3. What’s new in version 2?

.       Multiple text lines
.       Multiple objects
.       Unlimited text attributes
.       Import 2D graphics (WMF/EMF)
.       Text alignment (right, left, center)
.       Separate settings for each bevel means you can map different
        textures onto each 3D face and bevel
.       Use plug-ins for unlimited bevel styles
.       Key frames & timelines for each object/attribute gives you
        precise animation control
.       Fire, Explosion and Twist plug-in effects
.       Mount objects on boards to create double-sided animations
.       Export/Import support for the Ulead COOL 3D EasyPalette
.       Insert Ulead COOL 3D objects into FrontPage
.       199 levels of undo


 4. Before you start

.       For Windows NT 4.0 users, make sure that you are logged on as an
        Administrator before you install or uninstall Ulead COOL 3D.
.       Before you start, please make sure you have registered. After
        registering, you are eligible to get a new, free plug-in Shadow
        effect from the Ulead web page (www.ulead.com).
.       Please make sure that Microsoft DirectX is installed properly in
        your system. For Windows 95, please use DirectX 5.0 or higher.
        For Windows NT, use DirectX 3.0 or higher. For Windows 98,
        DirectX will already have been installed on your system. DirectX
        drivers are included on this CD, or you can download them from
        the Microsoft web site. 
.       You can import 2D graphics (WMF/EMF files) in Ulead COOL 3D 2
        and adjust the extrusion to create 3D titles. Enhanced meta
        files (EMF) are recommended for best results. This version of
        Ulead COOL 3D does not support WMF files that do not include any
        vector data; for example WMF files created in Ulead PhotoImpact
        can not be imported. In addition, only closed paths are
        supported. Please make sure the paths on your imported files
        meet this criterion.
.       The maximum resolution size of images you can open in Ulead COOL
        3D 2.0 is equal to the maximum resolution supported by your
        system.
.       You can add any animation presets to the EasyPalette while
        playing an animation, but the Template-Composition folder, which
        records templates you may want to re-use again, will only keep
        the current frame. You can drag & drop this frame into an open
        document or create a new window.
.       You can insert Ulead COOL 3D objects from within FrontPage
        Editor, but FrontPage Express, which is installed with Windows
        98 must be the default setting. When you want to use this
        function, please make sure you have installed FrontPage before
        installing Ulead COOL 3D.
.       If you want to use the presets from Ulead COOL 3D version 1 and
        integrate them with version 2, import them by right-clicking on
        a thumbnail in the EasyPalette, and select the Import command.


 5. Trouble shooting

In some machines, DirectX 5.0/5.2 may cause conflicts when using
Optimize display mode in Ulead COOL 3D. Please download and install the
latest version of DirectX if you experience this problem.


 6. Trial period information 

Ulead COOL 3D 2.0 Trial version is distributed free-of-charge to all
users. This software installs for a FREE trial use for a period of 15
days from the date of installation.


 7. Purchasing the retail version of Ulead COOL 3D 2.0

You may purchase a Full retail version of Ulead COOL 3D 2.0 that is
very similar to or better than the Trial version. The retail version
is not time restricted and will never expire. Details about where and
how to purchase this product can be found on the Ulead Web site at
http://www.webutilities.com.


 8. Technical support

For Trial version users, if you have any questions, we encourage you to
read the Ulead COOL 3D 2.0 pages on our Web site. We offer no technical
support at this time for the Trial version of Ulead COOL 3D 2.0. If you
discover a bug in the program, please send your report to
support@ulead.com.tw. Necessary changes will be made and our Web site
will be updated. We suggest you check our Web pages often.


 9. Providing feedback and suggestions

Your comments and suggestions to improve our software are most welcome.
Please send them to webutilities@ulead.com.tw. Thank you for your time
and support.


10. Distribution program

If you would like to distribute Ulead COOL 3D 2.0 or other Ulead
Web Utility products, please contact WUsales@ulead.com.tw.


Copyright 1997-1998, Ulead Systems, Inc.

All rights reserved. Ulead is a registered trademark and Ulead COOL 3D
is a trademark of Ulead Systems. Some of the product names used in this
document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders and are used for identification purposes only.
