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NeoSoft Releases NeoBook 5!
BEND, OR - NeoSoft Corp. is pleased to announce the
release of a major upgrade to its NeoBook Professional Multimedia Authoring Tool. NeoBook
5 includes a redesigned interface and dozens of new features and enhancements. Some of the
new features found in version 5 include:
- Enhanced program interface including floating tool palettes that can be
positioned anywhere on-screen or docked onto the main application window; outline style
object list; object position/size palette, redesigned actions wizards;
MouseCam™/screen magnifier; and more.
- Completely new Action Editor with improved syntax highlighting, search/replace,
formatted printing, line numbering, undo/redo, increased capacity and more.
- Improved preview/test mode that runs publications in a separate window that more
closely mimics how the compiled publication will work. No more discrepancies between test
mode and compiled mode.
- New Container object which is primarily intended to be used as a surface for
other objects. Works sort of like a group, but objects placed on a container can be easily
moved and edited. Containers can also be set to "snap" to the edge or center of
the pub window, which will allow the creation of publications that automatically resize
themselves. To add objects to a Container, simply draw them directly onto the container,
or cut and paste them with the Container selected.
- New Flash object for playing SWF files. SWF files can be compiled and do not need
to be extracted for playback. Flash object can also be used to play SWF files over the
Internet. You can even embed NeoBook actions in your SWF files using Flash’s
FSCommand.
- New Polygon / Hotspot object can be used to create basic shapes, but also has the
ability to display images. The polygon even has the ability to shape itself using the
transparent portions of the image.
- New Linked Article object allows text files to be easily distributed (flowed)
across multiple pages.
- Both the Polygon and Simple Text objects can be configured to support "drag
and drop" operations. Drag and drop modes include None, Manual and Automatic. Manual
allows the object to be dragged anywhere on the page. Automatic allows you to specify
other objects to serve as drop targets. When using automatic mode, NeoBook will only allow
the dragged object to be dropped on objects that appear in the drop target list. You can
modify the behavior of both of these modes programatically using the "Drag Drop"
action.
- 256 and 16 million color icons.
- Page turn transition effect.
- Option to generate autorun.inf files when compiling CD-based publications.
- The new Variable List displays a list of all global and local variables used
within a publication. The list can be accessed from the Book menu or via an icon found
next to fields that permit variables.
- The Embedded Files option allows you to create a list of additional files to be
compiled inside your pub exe.
- The Function Library and the Call action now support functions with parameters.
- The ability to execute and control external applications has been greatly
improved with the addition of several improved and new action commands: Run, RunEmbedded,
CloseApp, IsAppRunning, SendKeys, SendMenuCommand, DropFile, SetWindowsPos, GetWindowPos,
BringAppToFront, SendAppToBack, DisableApp and EnableApp. RunEmbedded is particularly
interesting because it allows you to run an application inside a rectangle.
- The compiler now supports HTML files! Simply place an HTML file inside a Web
Browser object, and the compiler will parse the file and include any linked images, other
HTML files, etc. automatically. HTML content does not need to be extracted for viewing.
- The PrintPage action now supports both draft and high resolution printing. The
high resolution mode vastly improves printing of most elements, especially lines, circles
and text. PrintPage also now supports the printing of multiple pages with a single
command.
- The new SetObjectFill, SetObjectLine and SetObjectFont actions allow an
object’s appearance to be modified programmatically.
- Appropriate objects now include a Snap Position property that can be combined
with the new Container object to create publications that can be resized. Objects located
on the page surface will snap to work area. Objects attached to a Container will snap to
the bounds of the Container.
- The Menu Designer (Book Properties > Menu) allows you to add a custom menu bar
to the top of your publication's window. Each menu item can have its own action. Submenus
can also be created.
- Custom menus are also available for publications compiled as system tray
application.
- Improved Debugger and error handling. Controls are included to adjust script
execution speed. You can even edit live variables from the debugger while your publication
is running. Jump directly to the location error in your publication.
- Typed variables are now supported. Using the new DefineVar action, you can
specify variables that are only compatible with specific types of data (string, integer,
boolean, etc.). You can also define local variables that only exist within the current
script.
- The Track Bar object now allows you to define your own images for the thumb and
the track.
- The Line object now includes an option to add arrow heads to one or both
endpoints.
- The Picture object now offers three different options for tiling images.
- The PushButton, CheckBox and RadioButton objects now include an option to draw
them using the current Windows XP theme. (On older versions of Windows, these objects will
be drawn normally.)
- And more...
NeoBook 5 is available now for $199.95 plus shipping. Registered
users of previous versions can upgrade for $89.95 plus shipping. New and upgrade orders
can be placed at our online store.
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NeoPaint for Windows Released!!!
BEND, OR - NeoSoft Corp. is pleased to
announce the release of its long-anticipated 32-bit Windows version of NeoPaint.
This update to the company's popular DOS paint program brings NeoPaint's ease-of-use,
powerful features and unique tools to Windows 95/98/2000 and NT. The DOS
version of NeoPaint received rave reviews from numerous publications and users to quickly
become one of the most popular DOS-based paint programs in the world. NeoPaint for Windows
continues this tradition by blending the best of previous versions with the power, speed
and flexibility that a Windows platform provides.
NeoPaint is a full featured artist's studio for 32-bit Windows
that's easy-to-learn, powerful and affordable! It's simple enough for beginners yet packed
with powerful features and advanced tools. NeoPaint makes it easy for business and home
users to touch up photographs and create great looking graphics for desktop publishing,
presentations and the Internet!
Some of the many new features added to the Windows version include:
support for many popular image formats like JPEG, GIF, PCX, TIFF, BMP and PNG; integrated
support for scanners and digital cameras; professional quality output to
any Windows compatible black and white or color printer; multiple undo
levels; dozens of special effects and textures; custom paint brushes; photo retouch and
color correction tools; high quality color and format conversion; masking; color
separation; Picture Browser with file management tools; built-in NeoGrab
screen capture; and dozens of other tools and options. NeoPaint's famous Stamp Pad, 3D
objects and popular natural media tools including charcoal, crayon, chalk, ink, watercolor
and oil paint are all here in enhanced form.
In addition, NeoPaint for Windows includes some powerful built-in Animation
Tools for creating and editing animated GIF files and a built-in Icon
Editor for creating and editing Windows icons. Unlike some basic stand-alone GIF
animation utilities and icon editors, NeoPaint's integrated editor provides you with
complete access to a full range of powerful painting and editing tools. Good news for
users of NeoSoft's NeoBook software: NeoPaint can also be used to
create and edit that program's Cartoon (CAR) files. You can even open an Animated GIF and
save it as a Cartoon file or vice versa.
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NeoSoft Corp. Opens Online Store
BEND, OR - NeoSoft Corp. products can now be
purchased online. The new online store employs Secure Socket
Layer (SSL) encryption technology to provide a safe and secure shopping experience. With
SSL, you can be assured that your credit card numbers and other personal information will
be protected from unauthorized access. We'll also never share your personal information
with other companies without your permission. For more information about commitment to
your privacy, read our Privacy Statement.
Back to School with NeoSoft's
Educational Discounts
BEND, OR - NeoSoft, Corp. is happy to offer a 10%
educational discount on any of our software to students, educators, schools and libraries.
Students - you could probably use a few extra bucks after buying
all those expensive textbooks. Just fax or mail a copy of your student ID card to receive
the educational discount and spend the extra money on some really good pizza!
Teachers, librarians and campus computer specialists - just ask for
the 10% educational discount for your school or library when you order. Purchase orders
are welcome from libraries, educational facilities and government organizations. Special
site license discounts are also available for as few as 5 computers! Please call our sales
department at 541 389-5489 or e-mail us for a
quote.
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NeoSoft products in your work, you can download and display one of these logos on your web
site or products. Please consider including a link to www.neosoftware.com
along with the graphic. To download a button, simply right click one of the images below
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