Rage Software and DerazSoft have teamed up to release WebDesign 1.0, an all new HTML editor for the Mac. The companies claim that the application combines the ease of use of a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) HTML editor with the flexibility and power of a text editor.
WebDesign lets users download a Web site right from the Internet. It also offers the ability to condense text, create image maps and other HTML components visually. WebDesign’s properties window can be used to edit tag attributes and browse local and remote volumes while editing Web pages.
The HTML editor sports a drag and drop tools palette, customizable toolbar, advanced syntax coloring, and the ability to upload and download files to your FTP server. You can also use the app to translate Web pages into multiple languages.
WebDesign can be extended through the use of plug-ins. WebDesign’s Plug-in SDK (software development kit) will be available shortly after the release of WebDesign 1.0, according to MacTech magazine.
A standard license for WebDesign is US$29.95. A site license is $399.95 (299.95 academic), and a worldwide license is $799.95 ($699.95 academic). WebDesign can be downloaded from the Rage Software Web site or the DerazSoft Web site.
Webdesign 1.0 works on Mac OS 8.5 through 9.1. However a Mac OS X versions is currently being developed and is due early this summer. Meanwhile, you can use WebDesign in Classic mode in Mac OS X.