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[Software     name]  Emblem Ver.2.3
[Registered   name]  Emblem.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11/10
[Required      DLL]  .NET Framework 4.8.1
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

 This software is an application that uses Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
 You can move, color, and animate shapes.


+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\Emblem.exe        : Installer.


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run Emblem.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "Emblem".

 ".NET Framework 4.8.1" is required for operation.
 https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net481-web-installer


+ Simple usage instructions.

 Start up and select the operation mode in the combo box at the bottom left.

 "Normal" Normal mode. Each element can be moved by clicking the left mouse button.
 "Pen color" paint mode. Each element can be colored by clicking the left mouse button.
 "Emblem color" All face colors are changed.
 "Background color" The background color is changed.
 "XxxxEase Easexxxx" 11x3 types of animation operation can be specified.

 Press the "Lump" to "3" buttons at the bottom of the screen to start the animation.

 Movement and coloring are switched by a single left click and the simultaneous press of the Shift key.

 The color of each element can be obtained by right-clicking.

 Press X to transfer the image to the clipboard.
 (If you press the Shift key at the same time, the file 'img <year/month/day/hour/minute/second>.png' is saved in the "picture folder".)

 To save the current figure position and color to a file, press the 'S' key (Save) from the keyboard and specify the file.

 To overwrite the current file, press the 'W' key (Write) from the keyboard.

 To restore the data saved in the file, press the 'O' key (Open) on the keyboard and select the file.


+ Version history.

    Ver.2.3   2026.1.25

    - The library has been changed from .NET Framework 4.8 to 4.8.1.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.

    Ver.2.2   2025.3.1

    - Support for updating controls.

    Ver.2.1   2023.1.18

    - Removed Windows 8 from supported models.
    - Changed the version of .NET Framework to 4.8.

    Ver.2.0   2022.11.18

    - Added support for dark mode switching on Windows 10 and later.

    Ver.1.9   2021.11.11

    - We have confirmed the operation on Windows 11 product version.
    - Rebuilt with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Community.

    Ver.1.8   2020.9.26

    - Fixed a bug that drawing strange except DPI 100%.

    Ver.1.7   2020.3.3

    - Support for Windows 7 has ended.
    - Japanese and English resources are separated.
    - Changed the version of .NET Framework to 4.7.
    - Rebuilt with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Community.

    Ver.1.6   2019.3.23

    - The version of .NET Framework has been changed to 4.6.1.

    Ver.1.5   2018.6.2

    - Changed the version of .NET Framework to 4.5.
    - Corresponding to a bug that the latest version cannot be confirmed from the version information.
    - The name of the installer has been changed from setup.exe to Emblem.exe.

    Ver.1.4   2018.2.9

    - The installation name has been changed to Japanese.

    Ver.1.3   2017.12.4

    - Added animation relaxation patterns.
    - Migrated settings from registry to file.
    - If the background color is transparent, a desktop image is set.

    Ver.1.2   2016.6.20

    - Added support for jump lists.
    - Updated by overwriting with 'W' key.
    - Button display can be switched.
    - Argument option "/doc" <file path> was added.

    Ver.1.1   2016.5.18

    - Restored the previous position and face color.
    - Restored the previous window size.
    - It is now possible to obtain the face color by right-clicking.
    - Added the ability to save / restore element position and face color to a file.

    Ver.1.0   2016.5.8

    - First edition released.

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 I have the copyright of this program.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

    https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/dotnet/framework/wpf/getting-started/walkthrough-my-first-wpf-desktop-application

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