Software:ArtWorks
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Short description: Software package
| Original author(s) | Computer Concepts |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | MW Software |
| Stable release | 2.X3.00
/ October 27, 2017 |
| Written in | ARM assembler, C, C++ |
| Operating system | RISC OS |
| Type | Vector graphics editor |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
ArtWorks is an advanced vector drawing package for RISC OS created by Computer Concepts (now Xara) in 1991. It has been developed by MW Software since 1996. Xara has continued to develop a Windows version called Xara Photo & Graphic Designer.
Release History
| Version | Released | New features |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | Last release by Computer Concepts. | |
| 2.01 | 2003 | Support for 32-bit addressing modes on CPU. Flat transparency, text areas, Sprite/GIF/TIFF/SVG export, hatching and user-defined
pattern-fills, native JPEG support, dynamic object replication, new grids, static shape clipping, UI enhancements.[1] |
| 2.07 | 2003 | Page rulers, JPEG and text export.[2] |
| 2.2 | 2004 | Dynamic clipping.[3] |
| 2.3 | 2004 | Graduated (linear/radial) transparency with profiles, CMYK ink simulation.[4] |
| 2.5 | 2005 | Export PDF documents.[5] |
| 2.6 | 2006 | New arrowhead designs, real-time editing of graduated fills.[6] |
| 2.7 | 2007 | Support for multi-page documents.[7] |
| 2.8 | 2008 | Ability to import PDF documents.[8] |
| 2.9 | 2009 | PNG and other bitmap export with Alpha Transparency intact.[9] |
| 2.XI | 2011 | Compatible with ARMv7 RISC OS machines, Styles Panel.[10] |
| 2.X2 | 2012 | Artistic Lines.[11] |
| 2.X3 | 2017 | Shape Painter/Eraser tool, support for LTRGB screen modes used on more recent RISC OS platforms.[12] |
References
- ↑ "ArtWorks 2.01 official release". Drobe. http://www.drobe.co.uk/article.php?id=686. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ "September software news". Drobe. http://www.drobe.co.uk/article.php?id=822. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ "Software news". Drobe. http://www.drobe.co.uk/article.php?id=1040. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ "ArtWorks 2 features (6)". MW Software. http://www.mw-software.com/software/artworks/aw2features6.html. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ↑ "ArtWorks 2.5 will include PDF export". Drobe. http://www.drobe.co.uk/article.php?id=1431. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ "ArtWorks 2.6 released". Drobe. http://www.drobe.co.uk/article.php?id=1603. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ "ArtWorks 2.7 features revealed". Drobe. http://www.drobe.co.uk/article.php?id=1878. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ "PDF import support for ArtWorks". Drobe. http://www.drobe.co.uk/article.php?id=2282. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ "ArtWorks 2.9 set for Wakefield 2009 launch". Drobe. http://www.drobe.co.uk/article.php?id=2477. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ "ArtWorks 2 features (14)". MW Software. http://www.mw-software.com/software/artworks/aw2features14.html. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ↑ "ArtWorks 2 features (15)". MW Software. http://www.mw-software.com/software/artworks/aw2features15.html. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ↑ "ArtWorks 2 features (16)". MW Software. http://www.mw-software.com/software/artworks/aw2features16.html. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
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