Type of Article: MacNews Web Site

Graebert GmbH (http://www.graebert.com) has released ARES Commander Edition 1.0, a new solution for 2D and 3D CAD that runs on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux systems. It offers full native cross-platform support on all three operating systems.

Also, mobile support is planned for support for Windows Mobile and, possibly, the iPad and Android. It’s available at an introductory price of US$495 through the end of September, a 50% discount from the regular price of $995.

Adobe has announced the Lightroom 3.2 and Camera Raw 6.2 Release Candidates, available for immediate download on Adobe Labs.

Cartography software provider Mapdiva (http://www.mapdiva.com) has announced the availability of 10 groups of hill and mountain symbols for graphic designers and mapmakers to create maps for websites, magazines, books, and brochures.

The Hills & Mountains Collection was created by Mapdiva’s design team to allow users to illustrate pictorial-styled landscapes and terrain and choose from a variety of map styles. Symbols can also be customized thanks to Ortelius’ Style Inspector and integrated Mac OS X color picker.

The new FileMaker 11 version of SeedCode Complete (http://www.seedcode.com/cp-app/ste_cat/sccomplete11), a contact and project management template for FileMaker, is now available. It’s built on SeedCode’s Pro calendar extension for FileMaker, offering color coding, repeating events, and drag-and-drop scheduling.

SeedCode Complete links the company’s new drag-and-drop calendar to Contacts, Projects, and Invoices in an unlocked, multi-user solution. It’s designed as a starting point for those looking for a head start in building their own database system.