SoftQuad Announces HoTMetaL PRO 6.0: Product Offers Web Authors More Control and Productivity.TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 1999-- SoftQuad Software Inc., the award-winning provider of HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. and XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. content authoring tools, today announced the release of HoTMetaL PRO 6.0, the most powerful version of its professional Web development environment. HoTMetaL PRO 6.0's new features are designed to increase productivity and provide users with more control over the Web development and management process. They include new FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to and remote file editing capabilities, improved handling of imported HTML source code, an improved drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. asset management system, and powerful new customization options. In addition, HoTMetaL PRO 6.0 also includes new learning tools and authoring aids that make it the only professional tool that helps new users progress from simple, WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Pronounced "wiz-ee-wig." It refers to displaying text and graphics on screen the same as they will print on paper or display on a Web page. page design to full fledged fledge v. fledged, fledg·ing, fledg·es v.tr. 1. To take care of (a young bird) until it is ready to fly. 2. To cover with or as if with feathers. 3. HTML coding. The professional user will be attracted to several specific new product features that address their wants and needs: Enhanced FTP and Remote File Editing Features Enhanced FTP capabilities provide more support for proxy servers, firewalls and binary/ASCII transfers. Using a site mapping table, developers now have drag and drop remote file editing capabilities, and the ability to synchronize site updates automatically. Improved Source Editing and Authoring Aids Developers can now import pages created in another editor without making any changes. The Attribute Inspector is now available in all editing views. Additionally, the improved interactive validator now provides a log of all errors, and allows users to review changes before they are made. Improved Asset Manager The improved Asset Manager provides drag and drop access to a variety of asset types, including images, multimedia files, applets, and scripts. It now includes more tools and pre-built effects, like a dynamic button maker. Users will also now be able to drag and drop effects directly from a browser onto an asset page. Extensibility and Customization HoTMetaL PRO 6.0's new COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. interface and advanced scripting capabilities allows developers to deploy custom components that work in any production environment. Additionally the new macro toolbar and macro recorder makes it easier to automate repetitive tasks. "The professional Web developer needs to be able to complete sophisticated tasks quickly and easily," said Roberto Drassinower, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , SoftQuad Software Inc. "HoTMetaL now provides greater productivity and flexibility in authoring, managing and publishing Websites. The enhanced FTP capabilities, automated synchronized site updates and the effortless remote file editing will improve the workflow in web production studios and will assist webmasters in keeping their sites up-to-date." HoTMetaL PRO 6.0 will be shipping on September 27th, 1999 for the Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0 operating systems. The list price for the full product is $129.00 (US) with a special upgrade price of $49.95 (US) to registered users of HoTMetaL PRO who upgrade prior to October 31, 1999. Purchasers of HoTMetaL PRO 5.0 made after August 1st, 1999 are eligible for a free upgrade directly from SoftQuad, paying only for shipping. Further information is available on the HoTMetaL Web site www.hotmetalpro.com. System requirements include a Pentium compatible processor A Pentium-compatible processor is a 32-bit processor computer chip which supports the instructions in the IA-32 instruction set that were implemented by the original Intel Pentium processor (also known as the Classic Pentium). , 32 Mb of RAM, 50 Mb available hard disk space, 256 color/SVGA display, 640 x 480 resolution or higher, and a CD-ROM drive for installation. Bundled Software HoTMetaL PRO 6.0 comes bundled with WS_FTP Pro 6.0, PC Magazine's Editors' Choice for FTP Client software; the award-winning Ulead PhotoImpact SE; a clip art library of more than 5,000 images, backgrounds and animated GIFs; DHTML See Dynamic HTML. DHTML - Dynamic HTML Scripts and Cascading Style Sheets A style sheet format for HTML documents endorsed by the World Wide Web Consortium. CSS1 (Version 1.0) provides hundreds of layout settings that can be applied to all the subsequent HTML pages that are downloaded. CSS2 (Version 2. from webreference.com; HTML and JavaScript Self Study Courses from TrainingTools.com and HTML and CSS (1) See Cascading Style Sheets. (2) (Content Scrambling System) The copy protection system applied to DVDs, which uses a 40-bit key to encrypt the movie. reference guides from Index DOT Html/Css; and Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. 5.0 and Netscape Communicator 5.0; and the HoTMetaL Power Pack, a complete off-line development and testing solution for HoTMetaL Application Server. Rounding out the package are special offers and discounts on hosting and commerce services from HoTMetaL Power Partners. About SoftQuad Software Inc. SoftQuad Software Inc. is a leading provider of award-winning, standards-based web publishing solutions targeting electronic publishing, e-commerce and knowledge management applications for corporations and web professionals. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with European operations based in London, SoftQuad is a founding member and active participant in the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) and XML.org. The Toronto office can be reached at 416-544-9000 or on the SoftQuad Web site www.softquad.com Note to editors: If you require additional information including technical specs, downloads, screen shots and box pictures, please visit the SoftQuad Web site at www.softquad.com or the HoTMetaL Web site at www.hotmetalpro.com. SoftQuad HoTMetaL PRO is a trademark of SoftQuad Software Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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