Adobe Systems announces plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator for the Macintosh from Intrepid Systems.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 1995--Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADBE ADBE Adobe Systems, Inc. (stock symbol) ) Wednesday announced that Intrepid Systems has introduced Sree's Cool Tools, 18 vector-based plug-in filters fully integrated for Adobe Illustrator A full-featured drawing program for Windows and Macintosh from Adobe. It provides sophisticated tracing and text manipulation capabilities as well as color separations. Included is Adobe Type Manager and a selection of Type 1 fonts. for the Macintosh, version 5.0 and later. The resolution-independent filters are easy-to-use, versatile tools that offer users an unlimited number of options and precise control of their designs. Adobe Illustrator is the industry's leading illustration page-design tool for the Macintosh. Its open architecture allows third-party developers to extend the base functionality of the program and offer plug-ins to address vertical markets or add feature supersets for a broader base of users. Sree's Cool Tools takes advantage of the extensibility of Adobe Illustrator program, giving users the ability to enhance their designs with these new filters: 3d Extrude extrude /ex·trude/ (ek-strldbomacd´) 1. to force out, or to occupy a position distal to that normally occupied. 2. in dentistry, to occupy a position occlusal to that normally occupied. ; 3d Perspective; Bevel bevel, n the inclination that one surface makes with another when not at right angles; in cavity preparation, a cut that produces an angle of more than 90° with a cavity wall. Emboss; Neonize; Sketch Roughen rough·en tr. & intr.v. rough·ened, rough·en·ing, rough·ens To make or become rough. roughen Verb to make or become rough Verb 1. ; Emboss; Flare; Halo; Soft Shadow; Zoom Shadow; Envelope; Swirl; Inset Path; Fragment; Crumble; Shatter; PathBlend and Radial Sweep Blend. "Sree's Cool Tools is an excellent example of the flexibility of Adobe Illustrator program's plug-in architecture," said John Kunze, Adobe's vice president of graphics products. "These powerful filters will address the creative needs of a broad range of users." One of the first suite of third-party filters that significantly enhances the functionality and ease of use of Adobe Illustrator, Sree's Cool Tools integrates many features found in other stand-alone applications. Because of the speed, ease of use and visual impact of the tools, novice and professional users, from both the multimedia and print worlds, will enjoy the benefits of the filters. "Adobe Illustrator users who want to add powerful visuals to their art will love the instant effects," said Sree Kotay, architect of the filters. "But the key concept of behind Sree's Cool Tools is that they are tools. The filters can be combined, modified and utilized in ways that push them beyond the scope of their intended use." Price and Availability Sree's Cool Tools is expected to be available from Intrepid Systems as well as through The Adobe Plug-in Connection in the first quarter of 1995 at a special introductory price of $99 through April 1, 1995. After that date, the suggested retail price will be $149. Customers may contact Intrepid at 215/579-9474 for more information. System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. Sree's Cool Tools requires Adobe Illustrator for Macintosh, version 5.0 or later. Minimum system requirements for Adobe Illustrator 5.5 include a Macintosh computer with 68020 or greater processor, System 6.0.7 or greater, 4 megabytes of application RAM, a hard disk and one floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive and a 13-inch color monitor See monitor. . Adobe Systems Adobe Systems Incorporated (pronounced a-DOE-bee IPA: /əˈdoʊbiː/) (NASDAQ: ADBE) (LSE: ABS) is an American computer software company headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Inc., founded in 1982, is headquartered in Mountain View. Adobe develops, markets and supports computer software products and technologies that enable users to create, display, print and communicate electronic documents. The company licenses its technology to major computer, printing and publishing suppliers, and markets a line of application software and type products for authoring visually rich documents. Additionally, the company markets a line of powerful, but easy to use, products for home and small business users. Adobe has subsidiaries in Europe and the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. serving a worldwide network of dealers and distributors. Adobe recently completed a merger with Aldus Corp. and Adobe's 1993 revenue on a combined basis was approximately $520 million. -0- Note to Editors: Adobe and Adobe Illustrator are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. CONTACT: Adobe Systems Inc. Patricia J. Pane, 415/962-2967 Fax: 415/962-2659 ppane@mv.us.adobe.com |
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