Chilkat Component Library

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Chilkat Component Library

Basic Details

Product Name	Chilkat .Net Components
Product Description	A range of communication based facilities combined in to a single library for .NET, C++ and ActiveX. The facilities from the library that are applied to HighStone include Email (POP3 / SMTP), FTP, ZIP and a useful HTML to Standard Text conversion tool. Different Versions support .NET 1.0 / 1.1 Framework, .NET 2.0 / 3.5 Framework, .NET 4.0 Framework with the last two being offered in both 32 bit and 64 bit versions.
Supplier	Chilkat Software
Supplier Website	http://www.chilkatsoft.com
Elements in HighStone	POP3 / SMTP - Email Support FTP Support Zip Compression
Development License	License required for each Developer Same-product new-version upgrades at no additional charge (no time limit)
Run Time License	Royalty-free distribution of run-time libraries
Usage Policy	Full Chilkat Bundle option purchased. HighStone Application must be compiled to match the target release version of the library.
UK Distributor	Not applicable
Development Component Price (Approx)	Initial: $289. Annual support option: $349 (2010)
First Year of Use	2008
Updates on System	2011 - HighStone upgraded to use the .Net 2 version of the library. HighStone now uses functions from this version that are not available in earlier releases.
User Installation	XCOPY Install Supported
Component Files	ChilkatDotNet.dll (Single library file for all facilities) ChilkatDoNet2.dll (Single library file for all facilities)

Usage Profile

Library File	HighStone Module	Notes
POP3 / SMTP	HighStone	Used to support Email Send and Receive. Email Send may be used from individual HighStone installations. Email Receive (and bulk Email Send) usually only on Server Installed copies of HighStone .
FTP	HighStone	Used to support FTP Transfer. Usually applied only on Server Installed copies of HighStone where a regular FTP transfer of files (Get and Put) is required.
ZIP	HighStone	Used to support the Zip Compression of files prior to attachment to emails. Note that this is the preferred Zip component for use in core HighStone modules.

Usage Notes

HighStone will check for availability of the necessary component file before initiating the relevant Email or FTP function - and will give a non-fatal warning message if the component has not been installed.
Claremont Controls have found the components to be extremely reliable in use. However issues relating to User Names, Passwords and Firewalls can frustrate a smooth initial configuration in a live environment.