IRAssistant
Version 3.40b1 (Freeware for private and educational use. Licence for commercial use is needed)
Copyright 1999-2001 Antenet Ltd. All rights reserved.
Email: support@irassistant.com
WWW:   http://www.irassistant.com

Last modified: 24th Mar 2001

IMPORTANT!
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IRAssistant if free for private and educational use. Licence for commercial use is needed!
IRAssistant additional parts (drivers and other parts that maybe released later) are not
guaranteed to be freeware for private and educational use.

IRAssistant may not be distributed preinstalled or with any additional hardware without 
permission of Antenet Ltd. IRAssistant is only allowed to be distributed in the original 
installation file that can be downloaded from IRAssistant website.

In case of OEM distribution of IRAssistant, please contact sales@irassistant.com.

This software is provided on an "as-is" basis, with no warranties, express or 
implied. The entire risk and liability of using it is yours. Any damages resulting 
from the use or misuse of this software will be the responsibility of the user.

WHAT IS IRASSISTANT
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IRAssistant is a software for controlling your PC with remote controller devices. 
However, IRAssistant can be used without any remote controller devices with button 
panel! With IRAssistant you can control almost all Windows applications. No separate 
remote control applications or plug-ins are needed to control DVD, MP3 or CD-player, 
IRAssistant can control them all! However, if you want to use a software which 
already has the support for a remote control, IRAssistant can still be used at the same 
time! IRAssistant can close the COM port before an application is launched, 
so the launched application can use the same infrared receiver for it's own 
purposes. After the application is closed, IRAssistant will activate itself 
automatically! IRAssistant is an ideal tool for controlling slide shows, MP3 
and CD players, TV cards, etc.

REQUIREMENTS
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-Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT4(SP4)/2000
-Data device and a IRAssistant driver for remote controlling. 
 See IRAssistant web page for more information about devices and drivers.

INSTALLATION
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To install IRAssistant just run the installation file (setup.exe) included in the zip file.
IRAssistant will use registry files to store the settings. IRASSIST.CMD file is used 
to store the defined applications and commands. If you wish to start IRAssistant when
Windows is started, just copy a shortcut of IRAssistant to the startup menu.

It is recommended to uninstall the previous version before installing the newer one! 
Uninstallation will NOT delete the settings and IRASSIST.CMD file (where the applications 
and actions are saved).

UNINSTALLATION
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To uninstall IRAssistant, choose Add/Remove programs from the control panel. You have to
delete manually the IRASSIST.CMD file from the IRAssistant directory and the registry
key HKEY_CURRENT_USER/SOFTWARE/Antenet/IRAssistant.

VERSION HISTORY
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24.3.2001 version 3.40b1
   -Height of the main window can be resized
   -Automatic reactivation of the driver after x minutes of inactivity
   -Windows (Start) button emulation added
   -"Run macro" and "Activate group" texts removed from the selection window
   Bugs fixed:
   -Startup time speeded up
   -Name of the macro is changed in the main window after the name has been edited

3.9.2000 version 3.30
   -External macro commands are possible with plugins
   Bugs fixed:
   -Register message removed from the OSD

5.4.2000 version 3.21
   -IRAssistant is now freeware for private and educational use! For commercial use licence
    is needed!
   -Macro commands are in treeview
   Bugs fixed:
   -Volume control bug

5.3.2000 version 3.20

   -Macros can be executed with customizable button panel without any remote controller
    devices
   -Learnt commands can be viewed
   -Macro commands can be looped (only one command is executed at a time)
   -Macros can be hidden on the tree view
   Bugs fixed:
   -Occasionally hanging
   -Some minor fixes

10.2.2000 version 3.10b

   -Executed macro command can be selected on window (selection menus)
   -Sequence of button presses can launch macros and button groups
   -Double click on macro opens the edit dialog
   -Cancel batch learn
   -Macros without commands allowed
   -Possibility to add also "button down" and "button up" mouse clicks to 
    emulate e.g. drag&drop

13.1.2000 version 3.0

!!!
It's recommended to backup your IRAssistant data before installing version 3.0!
Uninstall the previous version before upgrading!
Version 2.10 irassist.cmd is not fully compatible with this version, so
configure all existing button groups and macros with the new version after installation!
!!!

   -Driver separated, possibility to create drivers for IRAssistant for different data 
    sources
   -Application has changed to a button group, applications can be launched only from macros
   -Macro can be launched when button group is activated
   -Own target window can be specified for every button action
   -Tray icon is red when data is received and while macro is executing
   -Location of IRAssistant main window is saved and restored when form is shown again
   -On screen display for recognized macros and button groups
   -Macro can be launched by another macro
   -Button group can be activated by macro command
   -Target window can be minimized, maximized and restored by macro command
   -Main volume mute toggle by macro command   
   -Shut down Windows by macro command
   -Windows SendMessage function can be executed by macro command
   -Batch learn, learn all unlearnt items

9.11.1999 version 2.10
Check the infrared receiver settings before activation!

   New features:
   -Main volume can be controlled by macro command
   -Backspace can be sent by macro command   
   -Possibility to set the previous foreground window back to the foreground after an  
    application action has been executed or application is activated
   -Enhanced COM-settings
   -Activate -command added to the file menu
   -If IRAssistant was activated before learn, it will be activated again when learn is done
   -If IRAssistant was activated before changing settings, it will be activated when
    settings dialog is closed
   -Launch also non-windowed applications by macro command
   Bugs fixed:
   -Windows shut down bug
   -Asus settings

13.10.1999 version 2.0
If you are upgrading from previous version of IRAssistant, 
rememeber to use learn command again for each application and action!

   New features:
   -IRAssistant can deactivate itself automatically when an application is launched and
    activate again when application is closed (other applications can use the same COM port)
   -Automatically activate one application in IRAssistant startup activation
   -Import and export applications and actions   
   -IRAssistant can be deactivated and activated by macro commands
   -Application can be activated (launched) by macro command
   -Cut, Copy and Paste for actions
   -Typed text in macros
   -Applications and actions can be temporarily disabled and enabled
   -The icon in the tree view will look different if there's no remote button attached
   -In the learn dialog the commands are shown by default (the state will be saved)
   -Possibility to change between hex and numeric ir-codes in the learn dialog
   -Learn dialog can be set up to popup automatically after an action or application 
    has been added
   -Minimize button added to the main form
   -Double clicking the tray icon will show the main form   
   -Numpad -, +, *, / keys added   
   Bugs fixed:
   -Information message box in the unregistered version
   -The whole command sample is read from the infrared receiver (commands are stored as hex)
   -Setting foreground window in Windows98

20.9.1999 version 1.23
   Bugs fixed:
   -Command recognition
   -Some minor fixes

12.9.1999 version 1.22
   New features:
   -One action can be defined to be run automatically when application is launched
   -Mouse cursor acceleration can be adjusted
   -Enhanced initializations of IR-receivers
   Bugs fixed:
   -Command response time speeded up
   -Some minor fixes

16.8.1999 version 1.21
   New features:
   -User defined pause time between commands   
   Bugs fixed:
   -Exiting IRAssistant in Windows shut down
   -Some minor fixes

20.07.1999 version 1.20
   New features:
   -Windows NT4 support
   -PgUp and PgDn -keys added
   -Installation program
   Bugs fixed:
   -Plus (+) command key fixed
   -Add action -crash when no actions or applications is defined

07.07.1999 version 1.10
   New features:
   -Programmable mouse click to desired location of screen or window
   -All dialogs are stored to IR1.DLL to reduce the size of executable
   -Data is stored to a text file called IRASSIST.CMD, settings are kept in registry

27.06.1999 version 1.01
   Bugs fixed:
   -COM port change (from settings menu) effects immediately
   -Some cosmetic fixes

24.06.1999 version 1.0

REKISTERINTI (See below for registration info in English)
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Yksityiseen ja koulutuskytn (koulut ja oppilaitokset) IRAssistant ohjelmaa ei 
tarvitse rekisterid. Kaupalliseen kyttn lisenssi tarvitaan. Yhden lisenssin hinta
on tllin 29 euroa. Rekisterintikysymyksiss ottakaa yhteytt osoitteeseen
support@irassistant.com.

REGISTRATION
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IRAssistant is freeware for private and educational use. For commercial use one or more
licences is needed. One user licence costs 29 euros.

If you would like to register IRAssistant, you can do the registration online on 
the Internet at http://www.shareit.com/programs/104342.htm. Alternatively, you 
can go to http://www.shareit.com and enter the program number there: 104342. 
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can register via phone, 
fax or postal mail. Please print out the following form, and fax or mail it to:

ShareIt!
element 5 AG
Sachsenring 69
50677 Koeln
Germany

Phone:  +49-221-2407279 
Fax:    +49-221-2407278
E-Mail: register@shareit.com

US customers may also order by calling 1-800-903-4152 (orders only please!). 
US check and cash orders can be sent to our US office at

ShareIt! Inc.
PO Box 844
Greensburg, PA 15601-0844
USA

Tel. 724-850-8186
Fax. 724-850-8187


Registration form for IRAssistant


Program No.: 104342

Last name: ___________________________________

First name: ____________________________________

Company: ____________________________________

Street and #: ______________________________________

City, State, postal code: ________________________________

Country: _______________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Fax: ________________________________________

E-Mail: ______________________________________


How would like to receive the registration key/full version?

e-mail - fax - postal mail


How would you like to pay the registration fee:

credit card - wire transfer - EuroCheque - cash


Credit card information (if applicable)

Credit card: Visa - Eurocard/Mastercard - American Express - Diners Club

Card holder: ________________________________

Card No.: ___________________________________

Date of Expiration : ___________________________________



Date / Signature ___________________________


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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Antenet Ltd
Sellukatu 3 C 60
90520 Oulu
Finland

Fax: +358-40-6174413
Email: support@irassistant.com