Arial Software releases Virtual Print Engine.PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 1996--Arial Software today announced the release of Virtual Print Engine (VPE VPE Verpackungseinheit (German) VPE Vapor Phase Epitaxy VPE Visual Programming Environment VPE Video Port Extensions VPE Victoria Petroleum NL (Australia; stock symbol) ) for Windows. VPE is a DLL (1) See data link layer. (2) (Dynamic Link Library) An executable program module in Windows that performs one or more functions at runtime. DLLs are not launched by the user; they are called for by an executable program or by other DLLs. that provides developers 65 calls and functions that offer precision control over the print output from Windows applications A program that is written to run under Microsoft's Windows operating system. Such applications typically run under all 32-bit versions of Windows, but earlier applications might also run under the 16-bit versions (Windows 3.x) as well. See Windows. . It also gives the developer an instant solution for print previewing A software function that displays on screen the way a document will print on paper. Print preview eliminates wasting paper as corrections are made before the document is printed. In addition, network printers are not always close by and easily accessible. that even gives the user zoom functions. These routines are needed by many developers to simplify and streamline the tedious job of getting predictable output from Windows applications -- and they have saved a tremendous amount of time and money for the developers already using them. The DLLs that ship with VPE are accessible from C, C++, Pascal, Visual Basic, SQL Windows See SQLWindows. , Delphi, and any other development language that supports DLL calls. Features include: - Built-in print previews and print dialog boxes A movable window that is displayed on screen in response to the user selecting a menu option. It provides the current status and available options for a particular feature in the program. - User-controlled zooming in the print preview - Support for colors, lines, frames, boxes, bar-codes, bitmaps and text - Provides precision 1/10 mm control over drawing coordinates - Supports all text-formatting features (left, right, centered, bold, italics, etc.) - Supports the opening of an unlimited number of virtual documents - No run-time fees or royalties - Completely printer-independent and resolution-independent; documents look the same on every printer ...and many more. Mike Adams Mike Adams may refer to:
1. to cut at or parallel to the surface of the skin. 2. to remove the beard or other body hair by such a process. 3. to cut thin slices from or to cut into thin slices. hundreds of hours of development time off large projects. It's a life-saver for the developer and a budget-saver for the company footing the bill." Developed in Germany by Ideal Software, VPE has already received rave reviews from developers and technical directors across several continents. Having reached a publishing agreement with Ideal, Arial Software intends to expand distribution of VPE by offering free evaluation copies from its own web site and through various Windows developer resource sites. "Up until now," says Adams, "VPE has been a well-kept secret, especially in the U.S. market. Our intent is to share the secret with developers everywhere, and improve on it." VPE is available in both 16-bit and 32-bit versions, each costing $398 or $598 for both. Free, fully functional evaluation versions can be downloaded now at http://www.arialsoftware.com/100.htm. ABOUT ARIAL SOFTWARE Arial Software, based in Portland, Oregon, is a division of Arial Marketing, Inc. and specializes in productivity tools for Windows PC An x86-based computer that runs some version of Windows. See x86 and Windows. users. Arial designs, develops, markets, and supports a collection of practical, powerful programs for individuals and businesses worldwide. For more information, contact Arial Software at 503/646-4515 or visit http://www.arialsoftware.com. CONTACT: Arial Marketing, Inc. Mike Adams, president mike.adams@arialmktg.com 503/646-4515 Fax: 503/646-6717 |
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