LMD Tools 1.13.001 (Release 04/25/96)                             (RM)
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(german version of this file: READMEG.TXT)

This text contains informations for

	 General Changes to Version 1.13.000	
	 General Changes to Version 1.12
	 Installation
	 Delphi32-Support
	 Availability of LMD-Tools files on Compuserve
	 Availability of LMD-Tools files on the Internet
	 Example component TLMDAniGradient (16bit only)
	  Additional informations for the included units
	 Restrictions opposite to the registered version 
	  Known Problems	
	  Feedback

 new or changed topics, which should be read


Allgemeine nderungen zur Version 1.13.000
******************************************
Mainly the 32bit components were changed. Please read the file
Change32.TXT, which summarizes all differences between 16- and 32-bit
version of LMD-Tools.

Following Changes were made:

1.) Sharewareversion of the 432bit-components should now run without problems 
    within Windows NT.
2.) Minor Changes to TLMDHiTimer and TLMDSysInfo 
3.) New Component-Editor for TLMDWave-Object
4.) Changes to some demo-projects


General Changes to Version 1.12
*******************************
Version 1.13 includes two sets of components, one for Delphi1 and 
one for Delphi2. Therefore we introduced the following new directory 
structure (we assume you try to install the full shareware- or 
release-version, otherwise you should try to imitate this structure 
to stay compatible with future versions).

After completing the setup procedure you will find the following
subdirs (depends on setup options you've chosen):

	bin16		- contains 16-bit VCL of LMD-Tools
    	   engl		- resource file with english strings
	   ger		- resource file with german  strings
	bin32		- contains 32-bit VCL of LMD-Tools
	   engl		- resource file with english strings
	   ger		- resource file with german  strings	  
	demos		- contains demo-projects for 16- and 32-bit
			  Please read Demo.TXT found in this directory
			  for more information.
	helpe		- English Help and KWF (for both Delphi1 and 2)
	helpg		- German Help and KWF (for both Delphi1 and 2)
	text		- all LMD-Tools related information files

There is another main change for this version: We removed the
Registration-Dialog. The sharewareversion will exactly behave like
the registered version except compiled apps will only run if the
Delphi-IDE is also running.

The included helpfiles describe the 16-bit version of LMD-Tools. A list
of all differences between 16-/32-bit version can be found in change32.txt.

To make it easier to determine if a LMD-Tools version is newer than the
version you own we changed the behaviour of the version number (you find
the version number in any About-Box of a component).
We removed date and added two additional numbers, e.g.

			1.13.00

Any version number greater than 1.13.00 expresses an actualized version.

		

Installation
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[16-bit]
For installing the components please refer to the helpfile
(LMDHLPE.HLP). If  you don't like reading this:
You have to install the LMDReg.DCU in the Adding Components-
Dialog. The helpfile will be installed as usual.
The following registration files are available (found in bin16):

LMDREG.DCU: 	Standard components
LMDDBREG.DCU:	Datasensitive components
LMDFREE.PAS:	Free components with Source. If you downloaded a 
                previous file before you should replace it with 
                this file.
LMDGRANI.PAS:	Demonstration Component

[32-bit]
Helpfile installation is like before.
We simplified the installation process for the 32-bit components. There
is only one registration file (lmdreg.pas - which can be adapted from you), 
which installs all components, property- and component-editors. 
Note: The demo component TLMDAniGradient is not included in 32-bit version.


Delphi32-Support
****************
Version 1.13 represents an Inline-Release to allow you to work with 32-bit
controls of LMD-Tools. The next major release is expected for May with
following features (extract):

- improved versions of many existing controls (using new features of Win95/NT)
- up to 8 new controls
- new 32bit property-/component-editors which follow 32bit-UI guides
- better (translated) english documentation
- and more...


Availability of LMD-Tools files on Compuserve
*********************************************
The LMD-Tools-package was splitted in different files (if e.g. there are
changes in the helpfile, yu have to download only the specific file, not
the whole package). The LMD-Tools are available either with english or 
german documentation:

Forum BorGmbH, Library 4 (Delphi) - GERMAN
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LMDTLVCL.ZIP - sharewareversion of the mere components, without help and demo-projects
LMDTLV32.ZIP - same like before (32bit)
LMDTLHG.ZIP  - actual german helpfile
LMDTOOLB.EXE - Full package with components, german/english documentation, demo-projects

Forum DELPHI, Sektion 22 (3rd Party) - ENGLISCH
-----------------------------------------------
LMDTLVCL.ZIP - sharewareversion of the mere components, without help and demo-projects
LMDTLV32.ZIP - same like before (32bit)
LMDTLHE.ZIP  - actual english helpfile
LMDTLDP.ZIP  - demoprojects with sourcecode (the components are additionaly needed) 
LMDTOOLB.EXE - Full package with components, german/english documentation, demo-projects


Availability of LMD-Tools files on the Internet
***********************************************
You will find the newest (shareware-/woSrc-) version of LMD-Tools on
our new homepage. The URL is

	http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/lmdinnovative

Registered user with Sourcecodeversion will get access to non-public
FTP-Sites and password to download a new version at every time.


TLMDAniGradient (only 16bit)
****************************
The demo component TLMDAniGradient isn't a direct part of
the LMD-Tools package and so this component (LMDGrani.PAS)
has to be installed seperately.
If you don't do it, the scrsav16-example programs will not work 
correctly.


Additional informations for the included units
**********************************************
Besides the component-units there are two special units which 
include objects or rather types that are shared by several 
components. There are:

	LMDObj.DCU (or .PAS)
	LMDTools.DCU (or .PAS)

If the compiler doesn't recognize any types, you should add one of 
the two units to the uses-clause. Besides you are able to look up 
for each type where it is declared in the helpfile.


Restrictions opposite to the registered version 
***********************************************
Basically all components are fully usable and that as long as Delphi 
itself is running as well. This restriction is cancelled at 
registration.


Known Problems
**************
1.) Version conflict while compiling the library (only version wo Src).
Are you using the components of LMDFREE.ZIP or the free pictureditor
(lmdpepic.zip) from us? If yes: Please remove all this files, because
they are included in newer versions.
If not: Maybe you're owning the VCL-Source and changed some parts. If
you did so, you have to restore the original dcu-Files from your
Delphi package.

2.) You own a joystick but the Component TLMDJoystick is not usable.
The component uses the Windows joystick services. Therefore please
check, if a joystick driver for your joystick was installed.


Feedback
********
Also in the case of non-liking of the LMD-Tools (or just for that
reason!) we would be glad about a large feedback in the form of
comments, criticism, suggestions, etc.


We are sorry if in the documentation some parts can't be
comprehended (we aren't english native speakers <g>). 
Please email us if there are problematic sections - 
we try hard to correct them.



Have fun and enjoy!

LMD Innovative

