Elecard Codec .NET SDK G4

Elecard Codec .NET SDK G4 enables programmers to use Elecard components within the Microsoft DirectShow technology for development of multimedia applications on Microsoft .NET Framework.

Elecard Codec .NET SDK package comprises: codecs, documentation and sample applications. Samples include decoding, encoding and network solutions that demonstrate how to use and configure different Elecard components that come along with SDK, such as Elecard MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVC codecs; network components: NWRenderer, NWSource-Plus, and other filters.

Sample Applications
Elecard Codec .NET SDK sample applications are divided into categories according to the components they use (e.g. decoders, encoders, network components). Each Sample is written in Managed C++, C# and VB.NET languages. The following provides a brief overview of each sample.
• Simple Player Encoder. Plays media files and represents simple and basic functionality of MPEG player.
• Simple Encoder. Demonstrates work with Elecard MPEG-2 Video Encoder, Elecard AVC Video Encoder and Elecard MPEG-4 Video Encoder filters and their basic adjustment.
• Simple Muxer. Demonstrates work with Elecard AVC Video Encoder, Elecard AAC Audio Encoder and Elecard MPEG Multiplexer filters and their main adjustment.
• NWPlayer. Receives streams from network using Elecard NWSource-Plus filter or Elecard RTSP NetSource filter.
• NWServer. Broadcasts media data to the network using Elecard NWRenderer Filter. It is capable of sending RTP, UDP, TCP, and supports the announcement of its data session via sending SAP (SDP) packets.

Base Classes
Base Classes – a class library that conforms to the Microsoft .NET CLS (Common Language Specification) and simplifies common tasks, appearing during development of multimedia applications, such as: graphs building, filters and pins control etc. Base classes are used in SDK sample applications and are delivered in source form.

Documentation
Elecard Codec .NET SDK documentation – consists of the following documents:
• Elecard Codec .NET SDK Reference Manual
• Elecard Components Reference Manuals
• Elecard .NET Base Classes Reference Manuals

DirectShow filters in the SDK are intended for R&D purposes only and cannot be used for redistribution. The filters in the SDK are in demo mode which means they have the only restriction: logo on video.

When the R&D phase is finished and the product is ready for commercial redistribution, you should contact Elecard Sales Department to purchase any Elecard Codec Pack you need. Filters in this pack will be activated to the full mode and won't have any logo.

Please note that Codec SDK G4 license includes a 1-month period of standard support program from Elecard and updates for the filters and components within one major version. Additional assistance and a year of update and upgrades for the SDK entire package (including documentation and sample applications updates) can be purchased as a yearly subscription for standard, premium or exclusive support programs. Please find more information here.

Elecard SDK/SRD technical support includes:
• Installation/activation issues, SDK compilation consultations;
• Educational consultations on DirectShow basis and Graph Edit usage;
• Performance tuning consistent with the specifications documented by Elecard.

and excludes:
• Consultancy of development solutions based on Elecard’s software;
• Analyzing the customer's system performance or parts of the customer's source code;
• Solving customer's specific application bugs;
• Adding specific features to Elecard’s software;
• Developing specific applications.

Installation
To install Elecard Codec .NET SDK:
• Run Elecard Codec .NET SDK setup. To run, double click the executable file from Elecard Codec .NET SDK setup package.
• Elecard Codec .NET SDK setup window will appear. Read the recommendations and warnings. Click Next.
• Release Notes will appear. Click Next.
• License agreement will appear. Read the agreement and if you accept the terms within, select the “Yes I agree with the terms of this license agreement” check box. Click Next.
• Select the destination folder in which you want to install Elecard Codec .NET SDK. Click Next.
• Select the program group in which you want Elecard Codec .NET SDK to be located. Click Next.
• To complete installation, follow the onscreen instructions. When setup has finished installing all of the necessary files on your computer, the appropriate message box with the text “Elecard Codec .NET SDK has been successfully installed” will appear and SDK is ready to use.

Removal
• Click Start -> Programs -> Elecard -> Elecard Codec .NET SDK xx -> Uninstall Elecard Codec .NET SDK (xx – SDK version number).
• Follow the onscreen instructions to complete removal of the application.