Browse tag: design utilities

Browse tag: design utilities

Acorn 2.1 gains AppleScript, more
Flying Meat's "image editor for humans" received a major update to version 2.0 only last month, but Acorn 2.1 brings a slew of new features, tweaks, and fixes—the most notable of which is support for AppleScript.
TypeStyler makes long-awaited OS X debut
Strider Software has brought its desktop publishing app, which lets users customize and create special effects with fonts, to OS X after seven years of development work.
Zurb launches Notable Web service and iPhone app
Zurb launches design hosted service and companion iPhone app to facilitate Web design collaboration.
Adobe: CS4 exhibits minor Snow Leopard issues
Adobe product manager John Nack says that Creative Suite 4 has been tested with Snow Leopard, and "everything is good" with a couple of exceptions.
Apparent updates Barcode Producer with ISBN calculator
Barcode Producer, the barcode design utility, has been updated with an ISBN check digitl calculator, trim masks and other enhancements.
Poser 8 adds new figures, tools
Poser 8, Smith Micro's 3D character creation software, undergoes major changes in its version 8 release.
Review: ColorMunki 1.1
The ColorMunki product line achieves very good color management at a reasonable price. Both the hardware and software are easy to use and the digitizing features of the Design and Photo software make it an indispensable tool for those who need to match colors to paints, fabrics, and other physical objects.
Jumsoft expands its range of template for Pages
Jumsoft has released five new Pages template packages as part of its new Expert series, designed for a full range of documents.
Canto brings back single user digital asset management app
Canto has re-acquired MediaDex and turned it back into Canto Single User, a non-networked version of its digital management app.
Mac News Briefs: BenVista releases PhotoZoom Pro 3 photo enlarger
BenVista's PhotoZoom Pro 3 improves its interpolation algorithm for bigger enlargements and adds multi-processor support. Also, LaCie began selling its 12big Rack systems, and Art Text was updated.
Mac News Briefs: Omni Group releases OmniGraphSketcher
The Omni Group on Wednesday released OmniGraphSketcher, a new graph creation tool. There were also updates to iPod Access, Cocktail, and Mystical Tint Tone and Color.
Extensis releases Universal Type Server 2.0
Universal Type Server 2.0 now supports Open Directory and Active Directory and other key improvements.
Anime Studio Debut 6 released
Smith Micro has rolled out a new version of Anime Studio, its animation software for hobbyists.
xScope 2.2 adds more keyboard shortcuts, color control
An update to this screen measurement and color inspection tool for designers and developers brings more keyboard flexibility and UI control.
DiscLabel 6 adds 80 new templates, simplified interface
DiscLabel 6 has added 80 new templates and made numerous other changes.
LittleSnapper update improves thumbnail generation
Realmac Software's LittleSnapper Web utility has been updated fixing several issues.
PopChar X adds ‘reverse search’ feature
PopChar X, the special character search and insertion tool, now lets you find special characters in specific fonts.
The importance of color management
These days, color management is almost a requirement for designers who want to maintain control over the appearance of their work once it's published. James Dempsey talks to Pantone executive Andy Hatkoff about how color management has changed and what tools creative pros can use to get the best results.
Suitcase Fusion 2 now supports Tiger
Suitcase Fusion 2 13.1 now supports Tiger.
Toon Boom Animate Pro, Manager debut
Toom Boom Animation has introduced Animate Pro and Manager, two new tools for companies working in digital animation production.
GraphicDesignerToolbox 1.0 released
GraphicDesignerToolbox is a new visual app that helps you create modular graphics.
Syncing iPhoto libraries
You say you liked the idea of syncing iTunes libraries? Well then you'll love learning how to do the same with iPhoto libraries.
LaCie announces blue eye pro Proof Edition
LaCie has introduced a Proof Edition of its blue eye pro monitor calibration system.
More on AppleWorks file conversions
Mention AppleWorks and seasoned Mac users fling questions of conversion and compatibility. Here are some answers.
BatchOutput automates InDesign CS4 export to INX
BatchOutput 3.5 adds support for the Adobe Interchange (INX) format.
Profile: Version Cue CS4
The changes in Version Cue CS4 make it less obtrusive when you're working in various CS4 apps and provide a more intuitive way of accessing shared files (as virtual network drives). Adobe wisely left the version management features alone.
Disc Cover supports Yamaha DiscT@2 technology
Disc Cover 2.3 now supports Yamaha's DiscT@2 technology, which lets you etch designs and text into the unused portions of the data side of a DVD-R disc.
Snapplr shares OS X screenshots
Snapplr is a new screenshot utility that lets you share images online.
Layers captures layered screenshots
Layers captures your screen, separating each window out as a separate Photoshop layer.
InDesign CS4 Server now available
InDesign CS4 Server, developed to help with workflow automation, is now available from Adobe's partners.