Author: dsellers

Mapdiva updates Ortelius map illustration software for Mac OS X

Mapdiva has updated Ortelius (http://www.mapdiva.com/ ), its map illustration software for Mac OS X, to version 1.0.7. With the update, Ortelius User’s Guide is now online

Version 1.0.7 adds dozens of fully editable map templates. Also included are automatic junctions and style transitions and new styles and symbols.

Ortelius is a vector-based drawing program made especially for (though not limited to) map design and presentation. Through its drag-and-drop interface, Ortelius offers a solution for floor plans, landscape plans, scaled drawings, and a variety of custom maps.

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Animate 2 software coming for Macs, Windows

Toon Boom Animation has announced the upcoming release of Toon Boom Animate 2 (http://www.toonboom.com/products/animate/), an update of the animation software that lets you publish animation for all types of media, from online to HDTV.

Version 2.0 will offer: distribution of character parts to layers; adjustment of velocity on multiple character parts; creation of richer-looking ambiance; SWF export with effects; direct import of scanned drawings (TWAIN); and text capability.

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Animate 2 software coming for Macs, Windows

Toon Boom Animation has announced the upcoming release of Toon Boom Animate 2 (http://www.toonboom.com/products/animate/), an update of the animation software that lets you publish animation for all types of media, from online to HDTV.

Version 2.0 will offer: distribution of character parts to layers; adjustment of velocity on multiple character parts; creation of richer-looking ambiance; SWF export with effects; direct import of scanned drawings (TWAIN); and text capability.

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OWC announces Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini

Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com) says its its OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini is the first 2.5-inch, 1TB, quad interface, bus powered portable storage solution on the market and available for immediate ordering with 10 models priced from US$119.99.

It sports FireWire 800/400, USB 2.0, and eSATA interface connectivity. The fanless Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini delivers storage/backup to Mac or PC users in a portable, brushed aluminum. No AC adapter is required.

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OWC announces Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini

Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com) says its its OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini is the first 2.5-inch, 1TB, quad interface, bus powered portable storage solution on the market and available for immediate ordering with 10 models priced from US$119.99.

It sports FireWire 800/400, USB 2.0, and eSATA interface connectivity. The fanless Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini delivers storage/backup to Mac or PC users in a portable, brushed aluminum. No AC adapter is required.

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