SmartPublisher 2 is First Publishing Software Both Mac OS X Native and Windows 2000 Certified
PORTLAND, OR -- May 14, 2001 -- Pre1 Software announced today the availability of SmartPublisher 2.0 software, which adds support for native Mac OS X and is Windows 2000-certified thanks to the FileMaker 5.5 platform.
SmartPublisher is the first publishing software to both run in native mode on Mac OS X, Apple's next-generation operating system and Windows 2000.
SmartPublisher software will meet the changing needs of publications by adding support for several platforms:
* In addition to Mac OS and Microsoft NT OS, SmartPublisher 2.0 Server will now run on Linux;
SmartPublisher 2.0 will support Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 for Windows 2000 Servers, and Windows 2000 Terminal Services;
New features of SmartPublisher 2.0/FileMaker 5.5 include:
Mac OS X native (Carbon):
FileMaker Pro 5.5 is one of the earliest native productivity applications for Mac OS X. It takes advantage of the color and fluid motion of the Aqua interface, and the stability and reliability of Mac OS X. FileMaker Pro 5.5 for Mac OS X also allows PDF files to be stored in container fields, making it easy to manage or archive important documents in SmartPublisher.
Windows 2000 logo-certified:
FileMaker Pro 5.5 has passed the stringent requirements of the Windows 2000 Certification program, ensuring that it is a well-behaved application which runs reliably on the Microsoft Windows 2000 family of operating systems. Certified applications require less administration and downtime, and can help workgroups maximize their Windows 2000 investment by taking advantage of Windows 2000 technologies and features. FileMaker Pro 5.5 also delivers full support for the accessibility features in Windows 2000, providing greater usability for sight-impaired users.
New dynamic SQL query feature:
Corporate data sources such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and SAP can be easily integrated into FileMaker Pro 5.5 workgroup solutions. Knowledge workers can automatically run their own reports on corporate data sources, freeing valuable IT time. "SQL Execute" script step: IT developers and administrators can automate SQL data exchange for users via the new "SQL Execute" script step. Once a developer has created a script, launched by clicking a button, a user can update ODBC data sources, without writing any complex SQL queries.
New data exchange features:
Easily import and format data from Excel workbooks even if not in one orderly table, and from Excel named ranges; FileMaker Pro 5.5 now uses the standard QuickTime graphics engine to translate foreign graphics formats into formats that can be displayed in container fields; PDF documents can be stored in container fields (Mac OS X only).
Pre1 is the developer of SmartPublisher, a suite of FileMaker-based tools to manage sales, accounting, editorial and production for newspapers and magazines. CUSTOMER CONTACT: 1-503-288-7500 (for information and to order).
Integrating and automating the publishing workflow has been the core mission of Pre1; Software since 1999. Pre1 Software products bring selling, ad scheduling, billing, print and web production together in one system.
Whether you need one workstation or 250, whether you use Macintosh or Windows computers, SmartPublisher offers powerful yet easy to use solutions to increase revenues while saving time and money.
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