  1. The purpose of the program.
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The software installation package contains a COM object which is used to draw XY and Bar graphs. The idea is that other software devolpers might find this component usefull. It is tested to work with the following programming IDE's:
	* Delphi
	* C++ Builder
	* Visual C++
	* Visual Basic
	* Visual J++
	* HTML
	* Silver Stream
	* ASP (active server pages)

The component can be used both visually and non-visuall by saving the image to a file, so far only Jpeg and Bitmap file formats are suppoted.



  2. How to install the program.
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Unzip all the files in the zip file to a temporary directory and run the setup.exe program. This will install and register the COM object and all the HTML help files. To use the component in the different programming IDEs please read the help files.The help file is available by clicking the start button on your windows desktop, selecting programs and then click on "GENDAC COM Graphing Tools".



  3. The status of the program         : Freeware
     Distribution status of the program: freely distributable
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The software is freeware. You may use, copy and distribute this software without having to ask or pay for permission. You may not sell this product on its own. If you decide to use this in a commercial product you must acknowledge us in your product and let us know.

Because the program is licensed free of charge, there is no warranty for the program. The program is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the program is with you. Should the program prove defective, you assume the cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction. 

In no event unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing will any copyright holder, or any other party who may modify and/or redistribute the program as permitted above, be liable to you for damages, including any general, special, incident or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the program (including but not limited to loss of data or data being rendered inaccurate or losses sustained by you or third parties or a failure of the program to operate with any other programs), even if such holder or other party has been advised of the possibility of such damages. 
Great care have been taken to ensure high quality software that is easy to use and help files that are clear, complete and easy to use.



  4. How to contact the author in the event of questions or problems.
     Insure author's e-mail address is included.
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Currently there is no free support for this component, however, bug-fix releases will be made periodically.
Please take some time to comment on this component's 

	1. Best features
	2. Worst features
	3. Additions you would like to see in future 

Send your comments to comgraph@gendac.co.za