Publishing - Latest Releases

Jul 05, 2008 - With the release of QuarkXPress version 8 on the horizon, QuarkXPress(R) third party XTensions(R) developers are working diligently to have their products ready for the release. XChange International, the source for extended technology worldwide are pleased a limited promotion offering users the opportunity to purchase QuarkXPress 7 compatible XTensions now and receive the version 8 upgrade for free.

Jul 05, 2008 - XChange International, the source for extended technology worldwide are pleased to announce the release of the CopyFit Desktop plug-in for Adobe InDesign CS2 and CS3. Previously available only as an XTension for QuarkXPress, CopyFit is designed to detect and remedy overset (or underset) text conditions in any InDesign document.

Jul 03, 2008 - Zevrix Solutions announces the release of Graphic Inspector 1.5, a quality control solution which checks entire folders of graphic files for potential problems. The software lets graphic professionals of any trade instantly get crucial info on multiple graphic files instead of checking them manually. The new version of Graphic Inspector lets user define favorite folders, provides complete info on native Adobe Photoshop files and brings various interface improvements.

Jul 03, 2008 - DistributorX, the technology channel source, are pleased to announce an expanded distribution partnership with Enfocus to distribute their recently acquired Switch line of products, including LightSwitch, FullSwitch and PowerSwitch. DistributorX are a leading source for distributors and resellers of graphic, publishing and prepress applications, QuarkXTension technology; Adobe InDesign, Acrobat and Photoshop Plug-ins and other design tools and utilities.

Jun 27, 2008 - invers Software has announced iCalamus 1.13, their multi-lingual, frame-oriented desktop publishing solution for Mac OS X. iCalamus offers an easy approach to DTP, and an excellent choice for creating simple posters, to complex magazines, scientific works and book publishing. Among the many new improvements and bug fixes, version 1.13 can now import iPhoto documents as calendars, as well as printing Photographerbook documents externally.

Jun 27, 2008 - Ergonis Software has announced the release of PopChar X 4.0, the award-winning tool for finding and typing special characters. PopChar 4 introduces a new view that allows users to search for special characters in a new, system-wide way, without being limited to the characters available in a particular font. The new version also adds other features like a new command for copying the selected character's Unicode name, support for Unicode 5.1, improved Leopard appearance, and more.

Jun 24, 2008 - Chris Paveglio has released ID Image Catalog 3.30. ID Image Catalog allows users to make InDesign contact sheets or catalogs of images. Users can quickly and easily make visual catalogs of most major image types supported by InDesign, and can include file name, file path, placement scale information. Version 3.30, includes on the fly scanning of document size presets and fixes a problem with the previous version not honoring preferences between runs, as well as compatibility with Leopard.

Jun 23, 2008 - Macware announced today the release of version 1.8.000 of its best selling Logo Design Studio Pro. The uniquely targeted logo design software brings together a full vector editor with pre-designed conceptual logo templates and objects, giving a creative jumpstart to any novice or professional looking to create a new identity or simply freshen their current look. Version 1.8.000 includes 1300 SVG objects, greater SVG support and more.

Jun 16, 2008 - invers Software is proud to announce iCalamus 1.13, their multi-lingual, frame-oriented desktop publishing solution for Mac OS X. iCalamus offers an easy approach to DTP, and an excellent choice for creating simple posters, to complex magazines, scientific works and book publishing. Among the many new improvements and bug fixes, version 1.13 can now import iPhoto documents as calendars, as well as printing Photographerbook documents externally.

Jun 16, 2008 - Ergonis Software today announced the release of PopChar X 4.0, the award-winning tool for finding and typing special characters. PopChar 4 introduces a new view that allows users to search for special characters in a new, system-wide way, without being limited to the characters available in a particular font. The new version also adds other features like a new command for copying the selected character's Unicode name, support for Unicode 5.1, improved Leopard appearance, and more.

Jun 14, 2008 - XChange International, the source for extended technology worldwide, are pleased to announce the release of Sonar Bookends QkLink for QuarkXPress v7.x. QkLink allows users to define PDF bookmarks and hyperlinks directly within QuarkXPress so they are automatically generated when the PDF?version of the document is created.

Jun 14, 2008 - XChange International, the source for extended technology worldwide, are pleased to announce the availability of the Smart Speller and Smart Hyphen plug-ins for Adobe InDesign CS3 and Adobe InCopy. Previously available for Adobe InDesign CS and CS2 only, the CS3 compatible plug-ins offer users the same valuable features as the earlier versions with enhanced and added components.

Jun 14, 2008 - XChange International, the source for extended technology worldwide, are pleased to announce the release of the Printools plug-in for Adobe InDesign CS3. Badia Printools for Adobe InDesign CS3 provides prepress and printing professionals with a powerful collection of printing tools for automated and error-free output.

Jun 05, 2008 - Creating a novel or screenplay is a journey, not a race to "The End". To help Mac users take the wheel of their own writing projects, Storyist Software, a developer of creative writing tools for Mac OS X, has created Storyist, a powerful story development tool for novelists and screenwriters.

Jun 01, 2008 - The June 2008 issue of macCompanion magazine is now available online. Each article is individually printable. This issue has a $1 USD donation request to cover costs. There are 9 Book reviews, 1 Hardware review, 6 Software reviews, and 4 Greenware reviews, as well as a few columns from the macCompanion staff.