The following FAQ answers some of the most commen questions about aspNetMHT.

General FAQ

What is MHT?

What can I use to view MHT documents?

Do you offer support for aspNetMHT?

How do I purchase aspNetMHT?

How do I evaluate aspNetMHT?

Are there any limitations in the evaluation version?

So how is aspNetMHT licensed?

How do you deliver aspNetMHT?

How do I upgrade?

Are there any free major upgrades?

Technical FAQ

So how is aspNetMHT licensing technically enforced?
What are the requirements to run aspNetMHT?
What languages can I use to program against aspNetMHT?
How can I use aspNetMHT in a COM environment?
What gets installed when I execute the aspNetMHT.msi?
How do I use aspNetMHT in a production scenario?
How do I use aspNetMHT in a hosted environment?

What is MHT?
MHT is short for MHTML. MHT is a RFC standard #2557. A MHT document is a HTML document with all resources, such as images, stylesheets, etc., embedded so it can be viewed at a later date without an internet connection, or worrying about broken links.

What can I use to view MHT documents?
MHT documents can be viewed in both IE and Firefox. For IE users, version 5.0 and greater can be used. For Firefox users, a MHT plugin is required from http://maf.mozdev.org

Do you offer support for aspNetMHT?
Email support is always free. Whether you are evaluating or have purchased our software, simply email us your questions or comments. Please note that as a paid customer, you always receive higher priority.

How do I purchase aspNetMHT?
aspNetMHT can be purchased via our corporate site at www.advancedintellect.com/purchase.aspx Once you make your selection, you will be directed to the shopping chart page of our Yahoo store. We use the advanced security features of Yahoo store, and never store credit card numbers on our servers or site.

How do I evaluate aspNetMHT?
You can download an evaluation version of aspNetMHT at www.advancedintellect.com/download.aspx . Along with the aspNetMHT.msi install file, you will also download an external license file.

Are there any limitations in the evaluation version?
No. The evaluation version of aspNetMHT is not crippled in any way. The only limitation of the aspNetMHT component is that it will expire when the evaluation is over. You can evaluation aspNetMHT for 21 days. If your license expires after 21days, you can either purchase aspNetMHT, or continue evaluating by downloading another license file.

So how is aspNetMHT licensed?
There are three licensing models for aspNetMHT to fit your needs. Per server, per developer, and per site. Visit www.adavncedintellect.com/licen.aspx to determine which model is best for you.

How do you deliver aspNetMHT?
The aspNetMHT software itself can be downloaded via www.advancedintellect.com/download.aspx. When you make the purchase, you will actually be reciving valid, non-evaluation license file(s). These files are delivered electronically via email.

How do I upgrade?
All minor versions of aspNetMHT are free upgrades (ie. 1.0 --> 1.x). For a major version upgrade, there is modest fee associated.

Are there any free major upgrades?
Yes. If you purchase aspNetMHT, and we release a major upgrade within 60 days, you automatically qualify for a free major version upgrade (ie. 1.x --> 2.0).

So how is aspNetMHT licensing technically enforced?
aspNetMHT uses a digitally signed Xml file for it’s license. This Xml file contains customer information, license type, and an expiration date (if it is an eval license). To use the aspNetMHT.xml.lic license file, simply place next to the aspNetMHT.dll in your application, or place in your /bin directory. You can find more information about how the license file works at www.advancedintellect.com/licen.aspx

What are the requirements to run aspNetMHT?
aspNetMHT only requires the .NET 1.0 runtime or higher. Any computer running the Microsoft.NET framework will be able to utilize aspNetMHT.

What languages can I use to program against aspNetMHT?
Any .NET languages will work. Although C# and VB.NET are the most popular, other languages such as J#, F#, and Jscript, to name a few, can be used.

How can I use aspNetMHT in a COM environment?
Although we don’t offer technical support on this scenario, yes, it can be done. Using the gacutil.exe and regasm.exe of the .NET SDK you can create a COM Callable Wrapper (CCW) for aspNetMHT allowing it to be used in environments such as VB6 and ASP.

What gets installed when I execute the aspNetMHT.msi?
The MSI installer will install a few shortcuts in your Start | Programs menu. It also unpacks the aspNetMHT.dll , a .chm helpfile and installs the aspNetMHT in the Global Assembly Cache (GAC).

How do I use aspNetMHT in a production scenario?
Simply import the aspNetMHT.dll into your project, and set a reference to the imported copy. aspNetMHT supports XCOPY deployment, so you can copy your project to a new server and it will work *without* needing to re-install the msi.

How do I use aspNetMHT in a hosted environment?
In a hosted environment you usually don’t have console level access to the server. Simply install the aspNetMHT.msi locally on your machine. Then import the aspNetMHT.dll to your application, and set a reference to the imported copy.