This is the README file for the MIME++ library. **** Important: Please read the file LICENSE for information about using mime++. mime++ may be used for non-commercial use without paying a license fee; however, by downloading or using the software, you agree to abide by the terms of the Non-Commercial License. **** MIME++ is a C++ class library for creating, parsing, and modifying messages in MIME format. See the file INSTALL for information about how to compile the library. The library classes themselves are somewhat low-level. The example programs use wrapper classes. This technique of using wrapper classes is the recommended way to use MIME++ for two reasons. First, it will isolate your application from the low-level, implementation details of the library. Second, it will help to isolate your application from future changes in the library classes. If you are familiar with the idea of design patterns, the wrapper classes implement the facade pattern. To learn the library, I suggest you first take a look at the text file "Tutorial", which contains a tutorial. Then, I suggest browsing the HTML man pages, which can all be referenced from doc/mimepp.html. If you do not have an HTML browser available, use your favorite editor to view the .h files. All the text of the man pages is embedded as comments in the .h files. Look especially at the man pages for DwString and DwMessageComponent, the base class of nearly all MIME components. Also, look at the example programs. As a starting point for your own application, I suggest you start with the source code for one or more of the wrapper classes (BasicMessage, declared and defined in basicmsg.*; MultipartMessage, declared and defined in multipar.*; and MessageWithAttachments, declared and defined in attach.*) and modify it for your own use. Please send me any comments, questions, bug reports, or whatever. Doug Sauder dwsauder@fwb.gulf.net