ComponentSource Topic | Image Compression and Conversion

VectorDraw File Converter V3.x available

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:55:29 GMT

Selecting the file format to convert to using VectorDraw FileConverter.

Converts most commonly used drawing documents (.DWG, .DGN and .DXF files) to VectorDraw format standards (VDML, VDCL).

VectorDraw File Converter is an end-user application utility that gives you the ability to convert the most commonly used drawing documents (.DWG, .DGN and .DXF files) to the new VectorDraw format standards (VDML, VDCL) and vice versa. VectorDraw FileConverter exports graphic files to PDF, SVG and .DWF file formats. VectorDraw File Converter can also undertake multiple file conversions (e.g. *.dwg to *.vdml or *.dxf and vise versa). VectorDraw FileConverter Full adds the ability to export drawings into PDF documents. Using this application, you can choose the version of the format in which the drawing document will be exported (e.g. .DWG 2010 file, VDCL, .DXF version 14, .DGN file version 8 etc).

Features

Conversion of 2D and 3D vector file graphics
Supports unlimited layouts and viewports
Supports SHX and true type fonts
Converts .DWG files version 12, 14, 2000, 2004 and 2007
Converts .DXF files version 12, 14, 2000, 2004 and 2007
Imports .DWG 2010
Converts .DGN files version 8
Converts VDF, VDI files from version 3.1 up to 5.0
Imports VDP files from version 5.1
Export to PDF files
Export to .SVG files
Export to .DWF files from version 4.2 to 6 (Binary and ASCII)
Converts a file or a whole directory of files from any type to any type
Option to save or not the preview image of the exported files (if available from the format standard)
Option to export all distribution files (External References XREFS, etc to the export folder)
Help file included (Full and Lite)

Please note that VectorDraw FileConverter is an end user application and has nothing to do with the VectorDraw libraries. It only converts files and does not accept any development. If you need a developer product for programming please check out VectorDraw Developer Framework (VDF).

About VectorDraw

VectorDraw is a provider of leading edge software development services that transform ideas into products. The company was founded in 1985 and the team consists of expert programmers in Vector Graphics and provides tools, support and programming to other Software Companies all over the world. They help software companies overcome staffing and resource challenges by providing a cost-effective way to extend its internal R&D staff. VectorDraw has the tools you need to easily create and manage your drawing projects. It offers a visual development environment that can be either graphical user interface (GUI) or code driven. It provides over 700 methods and properties and events. Our tools support UNICODE and are fully object oriented.

Victor Image Processing Library supports 64-bit

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:14:32 GMT

Online image processing using Victor Image Processing Library.

Version 6.0 adds library for 64-bit Windows, including a new interface for .NET languages.

Victor Image Processing Library gives your programs powerful image processing, color reduction, display, TWAIN scanning, printing, file handling, and converting capabilities. Victor Image Processing Library gives your applications the ability to handle a wide variety of image file formats including BMP, JPG, GIF, PCX, PNG, TGA, and TIFF. Use the Victor Image Processing Library to crop, mirror, flip, resize, and rotate to any angle. Extensive image processing is also included such as brightness, contrast, sharpness, embossing, posterization, and watercolor painting. Capture Images via TWAIN devices and even print them when finished. With Victor Image Processing Library you can create desktop or online ASP.NET. Compatible with Visual Basic, VB.NET, C/C++, C#, Java and many more DLL compatible environments.

Updates in V6.0

The Victor Image Processing Library is now available for 64-bit Windows. This version is functionally identical to the 32-bit Victor Library. The real change is that in the 64-bit operating systems all pointers and buffer addresses are 64-bit numbers. The result is that C/C++ function calls remain the same, but a new interface was created for dot net languages. The 64-bit Windows edition also allows you to work with larger images, it can handle images of any dimension up to 2 GB in total memory required.

You can now purchase Victor Image Processing Library for 32-bit Windows, 64-bit Windows or both. Upgrades are available from the 32-bit to the 64-bit edition.

About Catenary Systems

Catenary Systems first introduced the Victor Image Processing Library as a commercial product in 1990 as a library for dos programmers. Victor has evolved into the easy-to-use image toolkit it is today. With their expertise in developing small, fast code in C and assembler the company is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the library. Catenary Systems provides free technical support and offers custom software development to help developers achieve their goals and finish their projects.

Aspose.MetaFiles for Java patched

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:32:00 GMT

An output EMF file displayed in Windows Picture and Fax Viewer.

Aspose.MetaFiles for Java allows your Java applications to quickly and easily display and play both WMF and EMF files. Aspose.Metafiles for Java also offers support for metafile conversions. With Aspose.Metafiles your development staff will be able to convert metafiles to other popular graphic formats. Aspose.Metafiles was built to work seamlessly with Aspose.Slides for Java. Through Aspose.Metafiles for Java you will now be able to add both WMF and EMF files into your PowerPoint presentations created with Aspose.Slides. Aspose.Metafiles for Java licenses include maintenance and support for 1 Year.

Updates in V1.7.1

The following bugs were fixed:

Resultant file created from WMF File to PNG is not correct.
WMF Ability to get original wmf values.
WMF Exception in loading WMF file from an applet.
EMF Output images are empty.

About Aspose

Aspose Pty Ltd was founded in March 2002 in Sydney, Australia. The corporate portal was firstly launched in October 2002. Aspose strives to provide the richest component choices for global .NET programmers. Thousands of organizations from tens of countries have acquired Aspose products, including Microsoft, IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, DuPont, Hilton Hotels, Reader's Digest, Bank of America, Boeing, Siemens, etc.

TIFF Image Printer adds color reduction

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:10:00 GMT

TIFF Image Printer's document properties window.

Version 9.0 also includes and improved printer driver to take advantage of multi-core processors.

TIFF Image Printer lets you distribute or archive any printable file electronically as a high-quality TIFF image file; word processing documents, graphic application files, accounting spreadsheets, legal files, and more. TIFF Image Printer provides high quality TIFF output while ensuring that created files are readable by standard image viewers. Creating a TIFF image file using is as simple as printing to your desktop printer.

Updates in 9.0

TIFF Image Printer 9.0 has been upgraded and enhanced to unify the driver with PEERNET's family of image printer drivers, PDF Image Printer and Raster Image Printer. All drivers now share the same user interface, options and most features as applicable.

Technical Enhancements Include:

Improved the performance of the printer driver to take advantage of parallel processing capabilities on multi-core machines.
Custom paper size improved, major improvement for those working with large paper or rotated paper sizes such as AutoCAD users.
New Color Reduction options have been added to give greater control over the output files:
Reduce to 256 color palette will reduce each page to a maximum of 256 colors.
Reduce to 16 color palette will reduce each page to a maximum of 16 colors.
Reduce to optimal palette, 256 colors max will reduce each page to its minimum number of colors with a maximum of 256 colors.
Reduce to optimal palette, 16 colors max will reduce each page to its minimum number of colors with a maximum of 16 colors.

Fixes Include:

Fixed bug of 0 byte jobs from Excel
Fixed bug of duplicate text in text extraction when printing from Publisher 2003
Fixed bug of Error Log recording more than errors

About PEERNET

PEERNET products create solutions that range from simple display, printing, and conversion tools, to powerful high-end server-based products that leverage the web to streamline enterprise workflow. Its products allow you to convert any document from any application into a variety of graphic file formats such as Adobe PDF, and high quality digital image files like JPEG, TIFF, GIF and many others.

PEERNET adds new license models

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:35:00 GMT

Selecting a dithering method in PDF Image Printer's document properties window.

PDF Image Printer and TIFF Image Printer End User Edition, Unlimited End User license and Service License now available.

PDF Image Printer allows you to create non-searchable Adobe® Portable Document Format documents. It is as simple as printing to your desktop. An advanced PDF print driver, PDF Image Printer is ideal for creating web-ready files, electronic document distribution, and archiving, providing high-quality Adobe® PDF output, and ensuring that created files are readable by standard PDF viewers (for example, Adobe® Reader). It's a quick and an easy way to convert documents into a PDF document.

With TIFF Image Printer, if you can print it, you can distribute or archive it electronically as a high-quality TIFF image file; word processing documents, graphic application files, accounting spreadsheets, legal files, and more. TIFF Image Printer provides high quality TIFF output while ensuring that created files are readable by standard image viewers. Creating a TIFF image file using TIFF Image Printer is as simple as printing to your desktop printer.

New license models

Additional license/pricing models are now available to meet the wide range of needs of customers.
Note all editions include the Developer APIs (COM, Script, ...) at no additional cost.

End User Edition (per User License)
Unlimited End User Edition (per User License)
Service License (per Server License)

About PEERNET

Aspose.MetaFiles for Java updated

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:15:00 GMT

An output EMF file displayed in Windows Picture and Fax Viewer.

Version 1.6.1 adds SetROP2 GDI function, plus default background color selection for Get*Rendering() functions.

Aspose.MetaFiles for Java allows your Java applications to quickly and easily display and play both WMF and EMF files. Aspose.Metafiles also offers support for metafile conversions to other popular graphic formats. Aspose.Metafiles was built to work seamlessly with Aspose.Slides for Java. Through Aspose.Metafiles you will now be able to add both WMF and EMF files into your PowerPoint presentations created with Aspose.Slides.

Updates in V1.6.1

Add ability to select default background color for Get*Rendering() functions
Implemented SetROP2 GDI function

About Aspose

PEERNET updates ArcPDF

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:17:00 GMT

Selecting a file to convert and setting conversion options.

Latest update adds support for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1/2, Windows Vista SP1/2 and Windows XP SP3.

ArcPDF is a time-saving solution for converting your PDF documents back to Microsoft Word or Rich Text format (RTF) files. Never again be faced with the problem of having to re-type the entire document. Quickly recover text and images to re-use for other purposes or to make changes. All options for converting a single PDF or a batch of PDF files are presented in one single screen. Editing your document is a snap when you use the "Free Flow Text" option. Free flow text creates documents without the text borders that are often used by other products. Other options are available for preserving the document layout, extracting just the text or just the images. ArcPDF is a stand-alone product and is not dependant on Microsoft Word or any Adobe product to perform its conversion.

Updates in 2.0.004

Support added for:

Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 (including SP1 & SP2)
Windows Vista (SP1 & SP2)
Windows XP (SP3)
Internet Explorer 8

About PEERNET

PEERNET patches TIFF Image Printer

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:17:00 GMT

TIFF Image Printer's document properties window.

Updates in V8.0.015

Fixed - Issue where clients processing through multiple print queues at the same time would randomly getting TIFFSetField andéor packbits decode errors
Fixed - Issue where clients using the email option were sometimes getting message 'PEERNET Job has stop working'

About PEERNET

PEERNET products create solutions that range from simple display, printing, and conversion tools, to powerful high-end server-based products that leverage the web to streamline enterprise workflow. Our products allow you to convert any document from any application into a variety of graphic file formats such as Adobe PDF, and high quality digital image files like JPEG, TIFF, GIF and many others.

ArcPDF now available

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Selecting a file to convert and setting conversion options.

Easily convert PDF documents to Microsoft Word or Rich Text format (RTF) files.

ArcPDF is a time-saving solution for converting your PDF documents back to Microsoft Word or Rich Text format (RTF) files. Never again be faced with the problem of having to re-type the entire document. Quickly recover text and images to re-use for other purposes or to make changes. All options for converting a single PDF or a batch of PDF files are presented in one single screen. Editing your document made easy by the "Free Flow Text" option. Free flow text creates documents without the text borders that are often used by other products. Other options are available for preserving the document layout, extracting just the text or just the images. ArcPDF is a stand-alone product and is not dependant on Microsoft Word or any Adobe product to perform its conversion.

Features

Easy to Use Interface
All conversion options are shown on the main screen to allow you to quickly find or change the options you need.
Single or Batch Convert Capabilities
Convert a single PDF or any number of PDF files. Simply Drag-and-Drop your PDF files onto the ArcPDF screen, or add your files using the Add Files button.
Handles Password Secured PDF Files
With ArcPDF's password manager, you can quickly build and edit lists of passwords to use when converting.
Supports Page Range
Convert all pages or only a specific page range in the document. This option is disabled in trial mode.
Choose Different Page Layout Options
Choose between the following layout options:

Free flow for easy editing
original layout to preserve document layout
formatted text to preserve text layout without images
unformatted text to extract just the text without regard to layout
images only to extract just the images

View Converted Document
Automatically view the created document when it is complete.

About PEERNET

PEERNET products create solutions that range from simple display, printing, and conversion tools, to powerful high-end server-based products that leverage the web to streamline enterprise workflow. Our products allow you to convert any document from any application into a variety of graphic file formats such as Adobe PDF, and high quality digital image files like JPEG, TIFF, GIF and many others.

TIFF Image Printer updated

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:30:00 GMT

TIFF Image Printer's document properties window.

Latest version adds support for Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2.

Updates in V8.0.014

Supports Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2
Fixed issue where printing to multiple copies of the printer at the same time were causing jobs to hang
Adding the printer manually using Add Printer Wizard now works for all Windows platforms including Windows Vista which was giving error 2 in prior releases

About PEERNET

PEERNET products create solutions that range from simple display, printing, and conversion tools, to powerful high-end server-based products that leverage the web to streamline enterprise workflow. Our products allow you to convert any document from any application into a variety of graphic file formats such as Adobe PDF, and high quality digital image files like JPEG, TIFF, GIF and many others.