MetaWeb Demo Version 3.3 - ReadMe File
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Supported Operating Systems and Internet Explorer Versions
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MetaWeb 3.3 works on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7/8, in combination with all 32 bit MS Internet Explorer versions available for these platforms (IE versions 7 up to 11).  You can also install MetaWeb in 32 bit compatibility mode and then use it within Internet Explorer 64 bit versions.

MetaWeb 3.3 is not a stand-alone application but enables the user to view CGM & TIFF files and to execute interactive CGM elements within the Internet Explorer application.  IE needs to be installed prior to installing MetaWeb.  For the MetaWeb stand-alone application see details at http://www.cgmtech.de/metaweb_standalone.htm.


Installation
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After having unzipped the MetaWeb download distribution the installation can be easily performed by starting the MetaWeb_3.3_Demo.msi Windows installer program.  Please follow the instructions on the screen.  If there is a previous version of MetaWeb installed on your system it will be replaced by the new one.

Once the installation has finished successfully you may simply double-click on a CGM file (extension .cgm) to automatically display this file within Internet Explorer (which in turn loads the MetaWeb control).  Double-clicking on a TIFF file will launch a Windows system dialog offering you to select the application with which to open the TIFF file.  When selecting "Internet Explorer" the TIFF file will be opened in MetaWeb.  TIFF viewing is not available in this Demo version though.


Support and Questions
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This demo version of MetaWeb displays a label "MetaWeb Demo Version".  Except this label and the missing TIFF support, the demo version is a fully functional release of MetaWeb and can be downloaded and used for evaluation purposes.  However, there is no support nor liability included and the user carries the entire risk when using MetaWeb.  For the licensed version without demo label, with TIFF viewing, and with support & maintenance, an according license contract is available.  For contact details see our web site at http://www.cgmtech.de/sales.htm.
