*** Topaz Detail™ for Windows V2.0 Release Notes ***

Contents
1. Installation
2. Running Topaz Detail
3. Registration
4. System requirements
5. Program Features
6. More information

1. Installation

Topaz Detail 2.0™ is a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and other photo-editing / imaging software programs (called host programs) that support Photoshop plug-ins.  It has been tested with:
•	Adobe Photoshop 7/CS/CS2/CS3/CS4/CS5
•	Adobe Photoshop Elements 1-9
•	Paint Shop Pro
•	Painter X/11 (preview zoom is not supported)
•	PhotoImpact
•	Irfanview (freeware)

The installer will automatically detect and install the plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 7/CSx and Elements users.  However, if you are using another host program, you will need to take some additional steps.

•	In Paint Shop Pro / PhotoImpact: You will need to specify the Topaz Detail Plug-ins folder as an additional plug-ins folder to using menu File|Preference|Folder and then add Topaz Detail “Plug-ins” folder, usually located at “C:\Program Files\Topaz Labs\Topaz Detail\Plugins”
•	In Irfanview, Make sure you’ve downloaded and installed the 8BF plug-in add-on, available on the Irfanview webpage.  Go to menu|Image|Effects|Adobe 8BF filters and add Topaz Detail “Plug-ins” folder.
•	For other host programs, you may need to copy “Topaz Detail” “Plug-in” folder to the required location of that host program.  Make sure you do not move the “Presets” folder, however.

2. Running Topaz Detail

Topaz Detail is a Photoshop plug-in, not a standalone program, which means that you are not able to run it directly.  To use Topaz Detail, open up Photoshop (or your other compatible image-editing software).  Topaz Detail will be located in the “Filters -> Topaz Labs” menu.  (You will need to open or create a new image in order to access the filters menu). 

3. Registration

When you first install the plug-ins, Topaz Detail will be in demo mode.  All functions are available except the ability to save the processed image.  In order to save your processed image, you will need to enter either a purchased license key or a 30-day fully functional trial key, which you can obtain here:

http://www.topazlabs.com/downloads

You may purchase the product online through our secure ordering system at: http://www.topazlabs.com/store

To enter your key, open Topaz Detail, click the Menu… button and then select Enter Key…. You can then copy & paste or type your key in. 

4. System Requirements

It is recommended that you have at least 1 GB of RAM.  Topaz Detail is very computationally intensive and you'll need a fast computer to run it at acceptable speeds.  Topaz Detail supports multi-core CPUs, which increases rendering speed substantially.

This installer is for Windows only. For the Mac version please visit our website at: http://www.topazlabs.com/downloads

5. Program Features 

Topaz Detail has many valuable tools to help you naturally enhance the most important and delicate details in your image. 

New Detail V2 Features:

	•	Auto Updater.  Get software updates instantly. 

	•	New user interface.  Includes the ability to easily expand and collapse side panels 
                  and parameter tabs for an adjustable workspace.

	•	Snap / Recall buttons.  Save up to 99 snapshot settings for comparison. 

	•	Preset enable / disable option.  Option to enable or disable the preset preview 		processing at program startup. 

	•	New presets layout.  The new preset format features its own preview window.

	•	New blur reduction and iteration control for optimal image quality.

	•	Preset Navigation.  Use the up / down arrow keys to navigate the preset list and 		display the selected preset  thumbnail (in preset preview window).  Use the return 		(Enter) key to apply the currently selected preset. 

	•	Enable / disable tool tips.  Option to enable or disable the pop up tool tips. 

	•	Quick slider reset allows you to double-click on the slider name to easily reset  
                  default slider values.

	•	Speed improvement.  Significant speed increase for processing large images. 

Additional program highlights include:

	•	Image quality improvement: We have had another breakthrough in technology 
		that allows an image to be analyzed and divided up into 3 layers: small, medium and large for more specific image detailing.

	•	Unprecedented control over tone, contrast, highlight, shadows and color detail in an 	image. 

	•	Realtime interface and preset thumbnails that offer previews of each presets' effect 	
                        on the image are displayed in the Preview finder.

	•	Shortcut keys: For example, use the spacebar to switch between the original and 		the processed images, the + and - keys to zoom in/out of the preview, and the arrow 	keys to change parameters values. 

	•	More features: Improved importing options that allow preset importing directly 		from the internet and randomizing parameters. 

	•	Support Presets: which provide one-click action for some common tasks.

6. More information

We highly recommend that you scan through the “Topaz Detail User’s Guide”, which explains how to use the plug-in and all of it's feature.  You can access your User's Guide while using Detail by going to Menu -> User's Guide.  You can also download the guide online at: http://www.topazlabs.com/tutorials/detail

We will also have video tutorials on the Topaz Detail homepage.

Need help or have comments?  Please contact our support specialists online at: www.topazlabs.com/support

For more information and updates:
http://www.topazlabs.com/detail