vvvv 33beta1.0  -  release notes  -  Dec. 23rd 2002

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included files with this release:

	program files:
	- setup.exe
		start this to install required components or to remove them.
	- vvvv.exe
		The actual executable.
	- AddFlow3.ocx
	- DELMID32.dll
	- D3DX8ab.dll
	- GlobalHooks.dll
	- Args.txt
		startup information for the executable
	- Betahalo.v4p
		startup project with a first welcome message
	- readme.txt
		This file.
	- license.txt 
		The Terms of Use.
	
	files in sub folder /bonustrack:
	- alpha_tty.v4p
		Demo for simple text output in the tty window.
	- alpha_gdi.v4p
		Demo for simple graphic output in the gdi window.
	- alpha_dx.v4p
		Demo for simple graphic output in the directx window.
	- texture.jpg
		Demo texture used by alpha_dx.v4p
	- simplequad.v4p
		Demo for subpatching. Can be used as node.
	- dx bonus.v4p
		Demo of a 3D-Camera rotating around a simple blurry object
	- softimagecamera.v4p
		Subpatch used by "dx bonus". 
		The Camera can be manipulated by pressing down modifier keys (as in the Softimage 3D program)
	- achses and grid.v4p
		Subpatch used by "dx bonus". Draws the coordinate decoration.
	- small pitch on pole
	    Little demo patch showing directx object transformations.
		
	files in sub folder /help:
		Patches that describe the use of their respective nodes.
		Invoke help by pressing F1 on the appropriate node or open the patches directly.
		
	a beta manual is available as a separate download from vvvv.meso.net
	
	

install:
	- copy all files to a folder of your choice
	- run setup.exe
	- click the first button to register required components on your system
	- clicking the second button is optional. it registers the .v4p file
	extension on your system
	- in case the setup detects that directx 8.1 is missing, download it from www.microsoft.com/directx and install it. 



uninstall:
	- run setup.exe again and uncheck all options to remove the registry
	entries made during installation



system recommendations:
	- 500MHz Pentium III
	- Geforce-Class Graphics Card
	- three-button mouse 
	- windows 98, windows 2000, windows XP
	- directX 8.1



known problems
	- scroll position is not saved
	- there are certain combinations of componentmodechanges for a patch that will crash vvvv
	  (box > window > hidden and then click into another patch)
	- 'show root' will show any root with default bounds
	- vvvv always uses 100% cpu time
	- there is no other possibility to determine category and version of a node in the patch 
	  than using an inspektor
	- boygroups are not ready for beta
	- serialsend is not ready for beta
	- standalones are not ready for beta
	- changing the pincount multiple times in the framedelay node may provoke a protection fault in iovaluecomponent
	- only one directX render window may be used at once. 


notes
	- vvvv is currently untested with DirectX 9.0 (which was released only days before vvvv 33beta1).


more information
	- A user's manual is available in the download area of vvvv.meso.net/board for registered users.
	- If you haven't already done so, please register for the beta test by entering your email address at vvvv.meso.net/board
	- Users who actively participate in the beta phase by sending us bug notes and taking place in a survey will receive a free copy of the final version of vvvv! 




contact meso: 
	vvvv@meso.net
	meso Oschatz Wolf GbR / Niddastrasse 84 HH / D-60329 Frankfurt am Main / Germany
	www.meso.net
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