PassMark MonitorTest V3.2
Copyright (C) 2002-2016 PassMark (R) Software
All Rights Reserved
http://www.passmark.com

Overview
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MonitorTest is a tool that allows users to investigate the quality
and performance of their computer monitor or flat panel screen.
For more details see the included help file.

Status
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This is a shareware program.
This means that you need to buy it if you would like
to continue using it after the evaluation period.

Installation
============
- Uninstall any previous version of MonitorTest
- Double click (or Open) the downloaded ".exe" file
- Follow the prompts

Upgrades from old versions
==========================
If you are upgrading from any previously purchased  version of MonitorTest, a new license key will be required. This is a free upgrade. You can 
pick up your new key here,
http://www.passmark.com/support/upgrade/


UnInstallation
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Use the Windows control panel, Add / Remove Programs


Requirements
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- Operating System: XP, 2003 Server, Vista, 2008 Server, Windows 7,8, 8.1, 10(*)
- RAM: 128Meg
- Disk space: 4 Meg of free hard disk space to install the software

(*) The touch test is only available under Windows 7, 8, 8.1 & 10

Version History
===============
Here’s a summary of all the changes that have been made in
each version of MonitorTest.

1/March/2018 v3.2 build 1006
 - Added 64bit executable to installer
 - Changed help format so it will work in Win10

5/October/2016 v3.2 build 1005
- Added an EXIT command to the scripting
- MonitorTest will now set the program exit code based on the number of errors logged during the touch screen testing (0 for success)
- Fixed a bug where if a touch screen test was first in a script it would not get registered to accept touch command correctly and touch would not work
- Fixed a bug where a multi touch test might not be registered to accept multi touch commands correctly when used during a script
- Fixed a bug where a registered version of MonitorTest would display the evaluation version message on a test screen when run as a plugin from BurnInTest


1/February/2016 v3.2 build 1004
 - Some more changes to filter out duplicate video mode entries
   and accommodate large amount of supported video modes

6/January/2016 v3.2 build 1003
 - Increased number of entries stored for video mode drop down list
 - Removed duplicate entries from video mode drop down list where possible

22/July/2015 v3.2 build 1002
- Will now update the Video Info when a resolution change 
  (that isn't part of a test) takes place after MonitorTest has started 
- The correct resolution should now be displayed when the Windows option 
  "Let me choose one scaling level for all my displays" option is unchecked
- Fixed a registry error message that could be displayed on startup (first 
  seen on Windows 10).

28/May/2015 v3.2 build 1001
- Fixed a bug that was preventing all the available resolutions
  for the currently selected monitor being displayed

5/February/2015 v3.2 build 1000
- Made some changes to run basic tests in WinPE
- Fixed a bug preventing the toolbar from displaying in touch test 2 when 
  running as a BurnInTest plugin
- Updated the scripting section of the help file to include the touch
  test names
- Some internal changes to work with new compiler

22/September/2014 v3.1 build 1002
- Made some changes to work correctly in high DPI mode in Windows 8
- Fixed a bug where the "show screen details" option wasn't working

25/March/2010 v3.1 build 1001
- Added new command line parameter "/s <script location>" to allow
  scripting to be started from the command line. This script command
  can be used in conjunction with running MonitorTest as a plugin
  in BurnInTest to run tests other than the default touch tests.  

12/August/2010 v3.1 build 1000
- MS Windows 7 compatible 
- Support for single touch tests 
- Support for multi touch pan, zoom, rotate and tap gesture 
- Monitor test can run as plug in to BurnInTest 

7/June/2010 v3.0 build 1003
- Fixed a bug where changing the DPI settings could cause 
the MonitorTest main window to be too small and clip text and buttons

4/February/2010 v3.0 build 1002
- Fixed looping mode not working in trial mode.
- Fixed fonts test on Windows 7
- Fixed some information gathering on Windows 7

1/July/2008 v3.0 build 1001
- Minor bug fix

15/June/2007 v3.0 build 1000
- Full multi-monitor support
- Vista Compatible

13/March/2006 v2.2 build 1006 revision 3
- Corrected a bug in build 1006 where if the 30-day trial 
  period had expired you were unable to enter your license key.

23/January/2006 v2.2 build 1006 revision 2
 - Attempt to correct a startup problem reported on a single PC.

13/May/2005 v2.2 build 1006
 - Fixed bug that was preventing license keys being entered properly

28/Apr/2005 v2.2 build 1005
 - Fixed a bug that caused a crash when there were 4 monitors attached to a system.

5/Apr/2005 v2.2 build 1004
 - Fixed some memory leaks

4/Mar/2005 v2.2 build 1003
 - Minor dialog text changes

9/Dec/2004 v2.2 build 1002
 - Fixed some dialog problems where elements weren't being
   enabled and disabled at the right times
 - Fixed a bug where invalid scripts could cause the wrong test 
   to be run and MonitorTest to crash
 - Added more warning messages when using an invalid script such
   as wrong number of parameters and incorrect video modes

26/Oct/2004 V2.2 build 1000
- Added scripting support for running test screens 
- Added option to show display mode details during test
- Added 4 new test patterns

9/Apr/2003 v2.1 build 1003
Patch release
- Fixed screen aspect ratio problem with the center circle
  becoming an oval on the master screen...

9/Apr/2003 v2.1 build 1002
Patch release
- Fixed resource leak with bitmap loads for toolbars...

2/Jan/2003 V2.1 build 1000
Minor release
- Added loop mode to allow test screens to be displayed
  automatically in a cyclic manner.
- Changed format of license keys. Existing users of previous
  versions should contact us for a free upgrade to 2.1.

16/Oct/2002 V2.0 build 1002
Patch release
- Increased the number of available resolutions combinations
  in the drop down list from 150 to 800.

4/Jun/2002 V2.0 build 1001
Patch release
- Bug fix to allow MonitorTest to run correctly on WindowsNT
  service pack 6

19/Feb/2002 V2.0 build 1000
Major upgrade
- Display of additional system information. Number of monitors,
  number of video adapters, adapter names and monitor names.
- New font test
- New master screen
- New printer color calibration
- New LCD persistence test
- Monitor refresh rate is now displayed for Window98 and Me
  (the previous version already displayed this information
  for W2000 and XP)
- New toolbar for easy access to the individual help pages
  and navigation between tests.
- Updated help file

28/Oct/2001 V1.0
- Added support for Windows XP
- Display density (dots per inch) is shown

1/Oct/2001 V1.0
- First full release

Documentation
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Documentation is included with the install package. It can be accessed from
the help menu.


Support
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For technical support, questions, suggestions, visit our web page at
http://www.passmark.com or see our contact details page at http://www.passmark.com/about/index.htm.


Ordering / Registration
=======================
All the details are in the online documentation
or you can visit our sales information page
http://www.passmark.com/sales

Enjoy..
The PassMark Development team
