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• Verify that you have the latest update packs for your development environment installed.
• Test if an issue can be reproduced in a separate simple test application.

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Support

	For general information: For all questions, comments, problems and feature request for components: To improve efficiency and speed of help, refer to the version of Delphi, C++Builder, Visual Studio .NET you are using as well as the version of the component. In case of problems, always try to use the latest version available first.
	Algemeine Informationen bekommen Sie durch eine Mail an : Bei Fragen, Bemerkungen, Probleme und Anregungen zu unseren Komponenten bitte eine Mail an . Wir können Ihnen am effizientesten helfen, wenn Sie uns auch Ihre Delphi, C++Builder oder Visual Studio .NET Version mitteilen, sowie die Version der verwendeten VCL Komponenten. Bitte versuchen Sie zunächst immer die letzte verfügbare Version der entsprechenden Komponente zu verwenden, um sicherzustellen, dass das Problem nicht schon behoben wurde.
	Pour des informations générales: Pour toutes questions, remarques, problèmes et demandes de caractéristiques pour les composants: . Afin de vous aider le plus rapidement et le plus efficacement possible, veuillez toujours donner la version de Delphi, C++Builder ou Visual Studio .NET que vous utilisez ainsi que la version du composant que vous utilisez. En cas de problèmes, essayer d'abord la version la plus récente possible.
	Voor algemene informatie : Voor alle vragen, opmerkingen, problemen en aanvragen voor features voor componenten: . Om U zo snel en efficiënt mogelijk te helpen, gelieve steeds te vermelden welke versie van Delphi, C++Builder of Visual Studio .NET U gebruikt alsook de versie van de component. In geval van een probleem, tracht steeds eerst de meest recente versie te gebruiken.
	Para informações gerais: Para dúvidas, comentários, problemas e solicitação de aprimoramentos para os componentes VCL: Para aumentar a eficiência e rapidez do nosso suporte, sempre informe a versão do Delphi, C++Builder ou Visual Studio .NET que você está usando bem como a versão do componente. No caso de algum problema, sempre tente usar a última versã o disponível antes de solicitar ajuda.
	Para información en general: Para todas las preguntas, comentarios, problemas y sugerencias sobre nuestros componentes: . Como forma de optimizar la eficiencia y rapidez de nuestro soporte, por favor especifique la versión de Delphi, C++Builder o Visual Studio .NET que está utilizando. Recuerde de siempre probar la última versión del componente que esté utilizando antes de contactarnos.

TMS Software wants to thank thousands of Delphi, C++Builder & Visual Studio .NET developers for all feedback so far. This has proved extremely valuable for our component development. We look forward to your comments and suggestions as well !

TMS Software team.