SDK: Difference between Evaluation version and Full version
Elecard SDKs are available in Evaluation and Full versions.
- Evaluation version contains all binary files (codecs in evaluation mode and sample applications) and documentation and available for free download.
- Full version contains components registered for development use only (demo codecs); full documentation with codecs interface specification (API) and sample application source codes.
See the detailed difference between Evaluation and Full versions.
| Evaluation version | Full version |
| Codecs Codecs are implemented as DirectShow® filters. Codecs in the SDK are intended for R&D purposes only and cannot be used for redistribution. Contact Elecard Sales Department to purchase any Elecard Codec Pack you need for commercial redistribution | |
| Full codec pack in Evaluation mode: 30 days Evaluation period, Elecard logo is overlaid. After evaluation period has finished "Evaluation expired ..." text appears on video and bip-signal on audio | Full codec pack in Demo mode: there is no time limitation and the only restriction is Elecard logo on video |
| Sample applications The Elecard Codec SDK samples are simple applications that demonstrate the use of Elecard components | |
In binary form (.exe) | In binary form (.exe) |
| Base classes A class library that simplifies common tasks, arising during the development of multimedia applications | |
Not included | Source codes |
| Documentation | |
ElecardCodec SDK Reference Manual Provides an overview of the installation, set up and use of the Elecard Codec SDK. It includes information about the structure of the Elecard Codec SDK, provides a quick overview of the DirectShow fundamentals and features | Elecard Codec SDK Reference Manual Provides an overview of the installation, set up and use of the Elecard Codec SDK. It includes information about the structure of the Elecard Codec SDK, provides a quick overview of the DirectShow fundamentals and features Elecard Components Reference Manuals Detailed description of the components parameters and interfaces Elecard Base Classes Reference Manual Detailed description of the Base Classes – a class library that simplifies common tasks, appearing during development of multimedia applications Elecard Module Configuration Programmer Guide Detailed description of the common for all Elecard’s codecs configuration and controlling interface |
| Technical support | |
| Not included | A 1-month period of Elecard Professional support program than includesInstallation/activation issues, Consultations on the work of SDK components, Educational consultations on DirectShow basis and Graph Edit usage. |
| Update and upgrades | |
| Not included | Updates for the filters and components within one major version |