DreamSuite_Series_Manual.pdf

DreamSuite ™ Series

Classic and Professional Version

DreamSuite ™

Operations Manual

Introduction to DreamSuite

DreamSuite is a visual imaging special effects application that runs as both a stand-alone program and as a plug-in to popular image editing programs like Adobe Photoshop. DreamSuite offers a robust

design architecture to allow you to explore and create an infinite variety of looks for your artwork.

There are different ‘Series’ of effects that run under the same application and can be combined together using the DreamSuite Pro upgrade option available to all DreamSuite owners. The Pro version

includes new features like Smart Layers that allow you to combine different effects together through a powerful effect layer palette. The Pro version also lets you add photo layers, correction layers and

create masking layers that add professional level functionality to the software.

The Classic version of DreamSuite allows you to apply one effect at a time and does not support layer functionality and only supports a single Undo/Redo. The Pro version of DreamSuite features layers

and layer presets and an unlimited undo functionality.

The Pro version upgrade will allow you to combine effects from any of the DreamSuite Series products. Using the Pro version you can combine Liquid Metal in Series one with Crystal from the Gel

Series, for example. In addition the Pro version features layer presets that can save and recreate layer effect settings to build complex visual effects. Quickly build dozens of layers using the layer preset

feature and then change any of the layer settings.

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Operations Manual

DreamSuite License Agreement

By installing and using this software you accept the terms and conditions of this License Agreement. Please read this software license carefully before using the software. By using the software you are agreeing to be bound by the

terms of this license. If you do not agree to the terms of this license do not install this software. Once you have installed this software it is not returnable.

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY

1. Title. This License is not a sale of the Software or any copy thereof. Auto F/X Corporation retains title and ownership of the Software recorded on the original disk and all copies, regardless of the form or media on or in which the original or any

copy may exist. Auto F/X Corporation retains all rights in the software and documentation (as defined below) not specifically granted to Licensee.

2. Limited Use License. Auto F/X Corporation as Licensor, grants you, the end user, as Licensee, a non-exclusive license to use the information (Software) contained on the CD-ROM with a single personal computer system at a single

location. This software may not be used as part of a toolkit, library, internet service providing effect services, or as part of any software usable for software development purposes, personal computers or workstations functioning as a

server, hardware and firmware, incorporated with software for use in providing on-line financial transactions or any other on-line electronic commerce, or for operating an on-line service, Web site, bulletin board, Web, Intranet or Internet

access service, or for distribution by such entities for use in communicating with their services, software for operating network access servers, Web, Intranet or Internet servers, or as part of any software developed for internal corporate

use. Utilization of this software outside this specified use must be granted in writing from the Licensor. By purchasing this software you are not granted permission to use any other product or perform any other method or activity involving

use of LZW technology unless separately licensed in writing by Unisys, owners of the GIF file format patent. This Software may not be transferred from one computer to another (either by electronically downloading/uploading the Software

or by making an electronic copy of the Software except in the case of creating backups). This License is not transferable to any other person, company or entity. This License Agreement shall inure to the benefit of Auto F/X Corporation

and its successors and assignees. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this License and the terms of the License included in any manual or documentation packaged with the Software, this License shall govern.

3. Restrictions. The Software and all accompanying written materials (Documentation) are copyrighted by Auto F/X Corporation. The contents of this CD-ROM and all accompanying written materials are not to be reproduced in any part

or form for commercial software resale. The software contains copyrighted material, trade secrets, proprietary material and unique visual imagery that is generated from the software algorithms that is proprietary to the Licensor and is not

for resale by the Licensee. You may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or otherwise reduce the software to a human-perceivable form. You may not modify, network, rent, loan, distribute or create derivative works based upon

the software in whole or in part including the creation of effects products or content for resale. You may not electronically transmit the software in any form. You may not create any online services or product offerings that allow customers to

submit their graphics to your server for the purpose of applying these effects to the submitted graphics. This software may not under any circumstances be used as part of a service that dillutes the need for others to own this software to attain

the visual imaging solutions it provides.

4. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer of Liability. The Software is licensed ‘as is’ and once opened is non-returnable in any case. If your product is defective, contact Auto F/X for a replacement unit. Auto F/X Corporation warrants the

CD-ROM to be free from defective workmanship and materials for 30 days from the date of sale. If defects appear during the warranty period, return the CD-ROM and all accompanying documentation to the place where you obtained it

for a free replacement. No dealer, company or person is authorized to expand or alter any portion of these warranties or this Agreement, and such representation shall not bind Auto F/X Corporation. In no event shall Auto F/X Corporation

be responsible for any indirect, special, incidental,consequential or similar damages, or lost data or profits to you or any other person or entity regardless of the legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Our liability for any damage to you or any other party in the event that any of the above limitations

are held unenforceable shall not exceed the license fee you paid, regardless of the form of any claim.

5. Termination. This License is effective until terminated. You may terminate this License at any time by destroying the software and related documentation. This license will terminate immediately without notice from Auto F/X if you fail to

comply with any provision of this license. Upon termination you must destroy the software and related documentation and all copies thereof. Auto F/X reserves the right to refund your money for the license and terminate the license

agreement at anytime and for any reason, with or without cause .

6. Export Law Assurances. You agree and certify that neither the software nor any other technical data received from Auto F/X, nor the direct product thereof, will be exported outside the United States except as authorized and as

permitted by the laws and regulations of the United States.

7. Government End Users . If you are acquiring the software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the following provisions apply. The government agrees: (i) if the software is supplied to the Department of

Defense (DoD), the software is classified "Commercial Computer Software" and the government is acquiring only "restricted rights" in the software and its documentation as that term is defined in Clause 252.227-7013(c)(1) of the DFARS;

and (ii) if the software is supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than DoD, the Government's rights in the software and its documentation will be as defined in clause 52.227-19(c)(2) of the FAR or, in the case

of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86(d) of the NASA Supplement to the FAR.

9. Transmission of Information. This product uses a WAN (Wide Area Network) security protocal system to transmit serial number information from your computer across the internet to our server to verify that no more than the licensed

number of copies are being used at any given time. If you share this software with others you risk having your license agreement revoked and all copies of this software utilizing this serial number shut down when found in use. It is your

responsibility to safeguard against illegal copying of this licensed version of the software.

9. Complete Agreement. This license constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the use of the software and related documentation, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements,

written or oral, regarding such subject matter. No amendment to or modification of this license will be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Auto F/X.

Trademark and Copyright Notice

The Auto FX Software name is a registered trademark of Auto F/X Corporation. The DreamSuite ™ name is a trademark of Auto F/X Corporation. The DreamSuite logo, brand identity, software interface, unique plug-in and application design

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Operations Manual

Installing on Windows

Launch the Installer

Quit all running applications before running the DreamSuite install program. Insert the CD into your drive.

After inserting the CD an installation screen will appear providing you with options to choose from. Select the

option that allows you to install the software. If the installation screen does not automatically appear you will

need to go to My Computer on your desktop and open the CD. To install the DreamSuite software, double click

on the setup.exe that is found on the CD.

Select the language you want the software to run in.

The installer software will launch and will display a series of information screens and the license agreement.

Please take a moment to review the license agreement as it defines your rights to use of this software. If you

agree with the terms set forth in the license agreement, click on “Yes”.

Carefully Select the Install Location For The Software

The installer will automatically install both the application and the plug-in version of DreamSuite. If you plan on

using only the application version you may install the software anywhere on your computer (usually the

Programs Folder on your startup drive). If you plan on using DreamSuite as a plug-in you need to install the

software in a special location specified by the application running the plug-in. Most applications have a folder that

you install the plug-ins into. See the next page for a list of install locations for the DreamSuite plug-in.

The installer automatically searches you system for host applications like

Adobe Photoshop that support the plug-in version. Choices are shown under

the install location menu. Select Custom location from the menu to install

anywhere on your machine (install the application version anywhere). The

plug-in version must be installed into the host’s plug-in directory.

If you own an application that supports Photoshop 4.0 plug-ins and the install location is not listed on this page,

refer to your application’s manual for the proper install location. Typically you install plug-ins into the host

applications plug-ins folder, but each program is different. You may also need to contact the host application tech

support department for assistance finding where to install plug-ins in their software.

DreamSuite Application Version

The application version of DreamSuite is installed in the same folder as the plug-in. A shortcut to the application

version is included under the Start > Programs > Auto FX Software > DreamSuite menu. The application version

is automatically installed on your computer. If you desire to use only the application version and not the plug-in

you can select any location for the install of the program.

Enter Your Name and Serial Number

When you first start DreamSuite you will be asked to enter your Name, Business name if this software was

purchased by a business, and the serial number you were issued with this license. For physical product

purchases you will find the serial number on a sticker that is placed on the inside cover of the CD case.

Serial numbers for electronic purchases are issued as part of the purchasing process . Review your

paperwork carefully for the serial number. Remember that the serial numbers are case sensitive where lettters

are used and you must enter in the dashes at the appropriate location.

Once you launch the DreamSuite software you will be required to

enter your name and serial number. You can copy and paste in the

serial number if you have it already typed in.

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Operations Manual

Installing the Plug-in

Plug-ins are software that run inside another application to enhance and extend the

application’s capabilities. The application plug-ins run inside is called the “Host

Application”. Each host application has their own location they require plug-ins to

be installed to in order for them to be used.

Adobe Photoshop (Windows)

Version:

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 4\PlugIns

Version:

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 5\Plug-Ins

Version:

5.5

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 5.5\Plug-Ins

Version:

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 6.0\Plug-Ins

To the right we have listed the more common programs that use plug-ins. If your

program is not listed we encourage you to read in the host application manual on

where to install plug-ins.

Version:

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Plug-Ins

Photoshop Elements (Windows)

Version:

Once the plug-in is installed you must restart your host application before the plug-

in will show up. Most host applications have a filter menu where plug-ins will show

up under. Check your host application manual for how to find plug-ins that have

been installed.

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Adobe Elements\Plug-Ins

Version:

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Adobe Elements\Plug-Ins

Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Windows)

Version:

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\PhotoDeluxe 3.0\Plug-Ins

One additional item you should be aware of when installing plug-ins: many host

applications allow you to set the preferences for where it will look for plug-ins. You

can change the folder the host application looks to when loading up plug-ins. The

application will not load any plug-ins that are not in the location you have defined in

your preferences. Make sure your application is looking to the folder you have

installed DreamSuite into. All install locations listed to the right show the default

plug-in folder locations the preference is set to.

Corel Draw's Photo-Paint (Windows)

Version:

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Corel\Graphics9\Plugins

Version:

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Corel\Graphics10\Plugins

Jasc Paint Shop Pro (Windows)

Version:

Locating the Plug-in

DreamSuite, if properly installed into the plug-ins folder, should show up under the

menu where the host application displays Photoshop compatible plug-ins.

Photoshop, for example, will show the plug-in you just installed at the bottom of the

Filter menu under the Auto FX name. If the plug-in is not showing up in the host

application you should take the following actions:

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Paint Shop Pro 6.0\Plugins

Version:

Install Location:

C:\Program Files\Paint Shop Pro 7.0\Plugins

• Verify that you installed the plug-in into the correct folder. Do this by opening up

the folder you installed into and seeing if the plug-in is there.

• If the plug-in is installed into the correct folder you should next check to see if the

host application’s preferences are set to load plug-ins from the location you

installed into. Adobe Photoshop, for example, allows users to set the plug-in folder

from the Preferences menu. Make sure this is pointing to the same folder you

installed the plug-in into.

If you require personal assistance installing this software, please call us at (205)

980-0056. We will be glad to help you get up and running. We do request that

before calling you retry the installation instructions again and make certain you are

placing the plug-in inside the right folder and that you have restarted your host

application after the installation process.

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