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Desktop Character Layout  README (English) V1.2.0
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Thank you very much for your purchase.

■ Product Name
- Desktop Character Layout

■ Product Overview
Desktop Character Layout (DCL) is a lightweight utility that divides your desktop into a workspace and a character display area, 
so that keeps your character art visible on your PC desktop while you work or study.
You can freely customize both character and background images and even enjoy simple conversations using the OpenAI API or supported local LLMs.

■ System Requirements
- Windows 10 / 11

■ How to Use
- Unzip the distributed ZIP file to any folder.
- Run the Desktop Character Layout (DCL.exe) file.
* On first launch, a data folder is automatically created at:  C:Users/<User>/Ekako

■ Operation (tray icons in the taskbar notification area)
- Green icon: Open the main menu (UI popup)
- Blue icon: Pop up the conversation window
- Yellow icon: Fit **(Office) document / Web browser** to the center
- Red icon: Open the Desktop folder
* For detailed steps, see the User Guide (PDF) in the docs folder.

■ Language Settings
- The app automatically detects and applies your PC's language settings.
- You can also switch languages manually: English, Japanese, or Hindi.

■ Error Logs
- When an exception occurs, WARNING/ERROR logs are written.
- Log location:  C:Users/<User>/Ekako/exports/logs

■ For Trial Users
- Usage time is limited to 90 minutes. The app exits automatically after that.
- Multiple sample saves are included (including one with the store ad) so you can test the app.
- After use, please delete the folder:  C:Users/<User>/Ekako  (uninstall)

■ Support / Inquiries
- For bug reports or feature requests, please contact the store where you purchased the product.
- When reporting a problem, attaching the log (txt) would be helpful.


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