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In this Issue: * Xequte User Forums Opened * EZ-Pix v7.0 Released * Amaze v4.0 Released * Picture of the Day v1.1 Update * ImageSite Builder v1.1 Update * Program Tips Dear Xequte Software User, Well we're already off to a flying start in 2004, and if we keep up the
pace we just might burn off all those extra pounds we piled on over the holiday
period.
This month we have two major upgrades and two minor updates to
announce. We have also opened our user forums, so you can discuss any
issues you are having with your software. See below for further
details.
Our plans for the first half of 2004 include major updates of Power Print,
MailList King and DVD PixPlay. All will be free upgrades if you have
purchased in 2004. DVD PixPlay users in particular should look forward to
major improvements in the features and usability of the software.
We also expect to have a totally new product out of the stables by the end
of February, but that one is still very hush-hush.
Here's wishing everyone the best for 2004, and don't be stranger, come and
visit us at the forums and tell us about your Xequte software experiences.
You can also e-mail us.
Regards
P.S. Please forward this message to any friends who might be interested * XEQUTE USER FORUMS OPENED
We have created a set of forums to allow users to discuss any problems or
experiences related to our main software products. Even if you are not
having problems you might learn something new just by lurking in the groups and
listening to the discussions. The groups open today and can be accessed
at:
* EZ-PIX V7.0 RELEASED
EZ-Pix is a simple-to-use Image Viewer with full support for slideshow and
image editing. It is one of the quickest folder-browsing viewers
available.
Here is a Top Ten List of New Features in v7:
1. Can now perform red-eye removal on images
2. New option allows you to automatically convert and reduce the size of images when e-mailing them 3. Can now export files to DVD PixPlay 4. Added three new layouts for the main window 5. Improved application styling including updated graphics, improved tab and color selection controls and smoother thumbnails 6. Improved layout of many dialogs, particularly Options, Batch rename, file lists and HTML wizards 7. Improved camera acquisition with automatic detection of connected cameras and progress during retrieval 8. Simpler interface with advanced/less-used functions hidden by default 9. Now offers itself as a retrieval option when a camera is connected on Windows XP 10. Now EZ-Pix run-times distributed on a CD-ROM never expire Change List: http://www.xequte.com/ezpix/changes.html
More info and download: http://www.xequte.com/ezpix/
UPGRADE INFORMATION V7.0 is a free upgrade to all users who purchased a license or upgrade to
EZ-Pix after 1 April 2003. If you have not received an updated serial
number please complete the form at:
Other users can upgrade for $9.50. For more information, please
visit:
* AMAZE V4.0 RELEASED
Amaze Multimedia Screen Saver displays all of your favorite image and
multimedia files while your computer is idle.
Check out this screen shot of the fantastic new "Photo Pile" display mode
(I've been watching it for days):
Here is a top five list of changes: 1. New screen saver mode displays images with a piling of photos
effect
2. Added 24 New Transition Effects 3. Complete revamp of the graphics and styling of the UI 4. Can now also display images in sub-folders of the selected folder 5. Better integration with Picture of the Day for automatic image downloading More info and download: http://www.xequte.com/amaze/
UPGRADE INFORMATION V4.0 is a free upgrade to all users who purchased a license or upgrade to
Amaze after 1 April 2003. If you have not received an updated serial
number please complete the form at:
Other users can upgrade for $7.00. For more information, please
visit:
* PICTURE OF THE DAY V1.1 UPDATE
"Picture of the Day" automatically downloads images from web sites and
displays them as your desktop wallpaper (or as a screen saver in tandem with
Amaze).
V1.1 offers better integration with Amaze Screen Saver, wallpaper changing
can now occur at minute intervals, and a new option allows you to use POTD
without even changing your wallpaper (i.e. just to automatically download
images).
More info and download: http://www.xequte.com/other/
* IMAGESITE BUILDER V1.1 UPDATE
ISB allows you to rapidly create web sites containing thumbnail indexes of
images.
V1.1 offers completely revamped UI graphics, almost unlimited usage in the
unregistered version and other minor improvements and bug fixes
More info and download: http://www.xequte.com/imagesite/
* PROGRAM TIPS
- EZ-Pix: Removal of the Red Eye effect
When a flash is used when taking digital photos you will often encounter a
satanic looking red glow on your subjects' eyes. With v7 there is now an
effective tool to remove this. On the menu select Edit|Remove Red
Eye. Then select the area over the eyes and Click OK
- Amaze: Shortcut keys With v4 you can now quickly change the options or images that Amaze is
using just by clicking C to display the configuration dialog while the screen
saver is running. You can also advance or reverse the slideshow using the
cursor keys, or pause it by clicking P.
- Smart Pix/MegaView: Reordering files If you have a particular set of images that you want to display (for
example a selection of baby photos when friends visit) you can create a playlist
by adding your files to Favorites (File|Add to Favorites) and then click the
Favorites tab to see all the files. You can then reorder those files by
dragging and dropping them to new positions. When you are finished you can
save your selection to a Favorites File List for later use.
- DVD PixPlay: Improving the quality of your output If you are always using VCD and displaying it on a large screen you may not
be satisfied with the quality. VCD resolution is equivalent to broadcast
TV, so for a better output you should use the higher resolution options of SVCD
or XVCD. XVCD is equivalent to the resolution of a standard DVD.
Note that support for SVCD and XVCD is not as widespread as VCD, but is still
high (around 75% of players, compared with 95% for VCD).
You can also check the High Quality encoding option. It will be much
slower to convert, but you are likely to see an improved result
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