Elecard Codec SDK G4 is a software development kit intended to enable programmers to develop digital video encoding and playback applications (encoders, players, streamers) using Elecard components within the Microsoft® DirectShow® technology. The Elecard Codec 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.

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.

If you wish to enquire about product customization or custom development services, please contact us.

Features

DirectShow® filters

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.

Base Classes

Base Classes – a C++ class library that simplifies common tasks, appearing during development of multimedia applications, such as: DirectShow graphs building, filters and pins control etc. Base classes are used in SDK sample applications and are delivered in source form.

Sample Applications

The Elecard Codec SDK samples are simple applications that demonstrate the Elecard components and Base Classes use. The samples are written in C++. The following table provides a brief overview of each sample.

Documentation

The full documentation 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, and detailed description of the components and sample applications.

• Elecard Codec SDK Reference Manual
• Elecard Components Reference Manuals
• Elecard Base Classes Reference Manual
• Elecard Module Configuration Programmer Guide

System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

• SSE-enhanced CPU (Intel® Pentium III, Celeron, AMD® Athlon, Opteron etc.).
• 128 MB RAM.
• Any VGA card.

Software Requirements

• Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server.
• Microsoft® DirectX® Media SDK/Microsoft® DirectX® SDK (version 8.1 or later).

Installation

1. Run the Elecard Codec SDK setup. To run, double click the executable file from the Elecard Codec SDK setup package.
2. The Elecard Codec SDK setup window will appear. Read the recommendations and warnings. Click Next.
3. The Release Notes will appear. Click Next.
4. The 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.
5. Choose the type of installation: Full or Custom. Click Next. We recommend that you choose Full. Custom installation is for specific instances in which you know exactly which parts of the SDK you need.
6. Select the destination folder in which you want to install the Elecard Codec SDK. Click Next.
7. Select the program group in which you want the Elecard Codec SDK to be located. Click Next.
8. 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 SDK has been successfully installed” will appear and the SDK is ready to use.

Uninstallation

Click Start -> Programs -> Elecard -> Elecard Codec SDK xx -> Uninstall Elecard Codec SDK (xx – the SDK version number).

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete removal of the application.