MAZAIKA (Image mosaic program)
Copyright (C) 2000-2009 Boris A. Glazer.
All Rights Reserved
http://www.mazaika.com
E-mail: support@mazaika.com

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The process of mosaic making will takes three steps:

1 - Create tile library.

2 - Create mosaic.

3 - Save mosaic.

You may use wizard interface for most common tasks,
or may perform them yourself:

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To create tile library:
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1 - Run the program.
2 - Menu - file - New base...
3 - Choose library name (when you press on button
    with "..." - you'll get "save as" dialogue where
    you may type name of the new base.
4 - Choose library root directory (folder where
    you keep your tile images or subfolders with tile
    images).
5 - Check image types you want to use (*.jpg default).
6 - Set tile height/width ratio as you need.
7 - Leave all other controls as they are (for a first
    time).
8 - Press "Scan images" button.
9 - Wait while images are indexed.
10 - Press "Close" button.

Now library is ready and open.

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To create mosaic:
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1 - Menu - file - Open source image...
2 - Find an image you want to mosaic and press "Open".
3 - Set X and Y tiles number you want. You'll see area
    that would be converted to mosaic - you may 
    modify/resize this area using mouse or using arrow
    keys. To expand mosaic area to maximum - press
    "Max" button.
4 - Press "Apply" button and save project file (*.mzp)
5 - Now you'll see your image in the main program 
    screen.
6 - Menu - Mosaic - Smart mosaic.
7 - When image will be mosaiced - menu - File - Save 
    project.

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To save mosaic:
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1 - Menu - file - Save mosaic...
2 - Set mosaic height/width.
3 - If you need to modify colors - set "Blend tiles%".
    (You'll see supposed result in the preview area.)
4 - Press "Save as" button and choose file name and 
    format. (It is not recommended to save large mosaic 
    (more than 3000x3000) as a *.jpg files - use 
    *.tiff or *.bmp instead)

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Mazaika  is a shareware program, which is available as 
a 'try before you buy' program.

Price in USD: $49.95

If you would like to purchase a license for Mazaika, 
you can order Online at:

https://secure.element5.com/shareit/checkout.html?productid=153662&language=English

Or you can go to 
http://www.shareit.com 
and enter the program ID number 153662 in the search 
window at the bottom left of the screen.

As soon as your order is processed, you'll receive your 
registration key and the latest update to Mazaika full
version via e-mail.


Mazaika 30 days trial:
Picture database size:  Unlimited 
Mosaic resolution:  Unlimited 
Tiles height/width ratio:  3/4; 4/3; 4/4 
Max tile size:  32x32 pixel
Max output size:  2500x2500 pixel 


Mazaika full version:
contains all functions as in trial version  plus:
+  Tiles height/width ratio:  Any
+  Max tile size:  Unlimited  
+  Max output size:  Unlimited 
+  Open and render previous saved mosaics with high resolution.
+  Save output mosaic as loss-less TIFF or BMP image file.
+  Save used filenames as a delimited text file or a 
   worksheet to use as a map for making a mosaic from
   real objects.
+  Our consultation, help and support via e-mail.
+  Free upgrades/patches (if needed).


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NOTE:
If you are registered user the earlier version of Mazaika
you may upgrade to the laterst version for free. To get 
your new registration keys you had to send us your previous 
registration information and we will send you 
registration keys for latest version as soon as possible.
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If any questions, problems or comments - please let us know...

Boris A. Glazer
http://www.mazaika.com/
E-mail: support@mazaika.com
