ArtWorks

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ArtWorks
Original author(s) Computer Concepts
Developer(s) MW Software
Stable release
2.X3.00 / October 27, 2017;7 years ago (2017-10-27)
Written in ARM assembler, C, C++
Operating system RISC OS
Type Vector graphics editor
License Proprietary
Website www.mw-software.com

ArtWorks is an advanced vector drawing package for RISC OS created by Computer Concepts (now Xara) in 1991. It has been developed by MW Software since 1996. Xara has continued to develop a Windows version called Xara Photo & Graphic Designer.

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Release history

ArtWorks Release History
VersionReleasedNew features
1.7Last release by Computer Concepts.
2.012003Support for 32-bit addressing modes on CPU. Flat transparency, text areas, Sprite/GIF/TIFF/SVG export, hatching and user-defined

pattern-fills, native JPEG support, dynamic object replication, new grids, static shape clipping, UI enhancements. [1]

2.072003Page rulers, JPEG and text export. [2]
2.22004Dynamic clipping. [3]
2.32004Graduated (linear/radial) transparency with profiles, CMYK ink simulation. [4]
2.52005Export PDF documents. [5]
2.62006New arrowhead designs, real-time editing of graduated fills. [6]
2.72007Support for multi-page documents. [7]
2.82008Ability to import PDF documents. [8]
2.92009 PNG and other bitmap export with Alpha Transparency intact. [9]
2.XI2011Compatible with ARMv7 RISC OS machines, Styles Panel. [10]
2.X22012Artistic Lines. [11]
2.X32017Shape Painter/Eraser tool, support for LTRGB screen modes used on more recent RISC OS platforms. [12]

References

  1. ↑ "ArtWorks 2.01 official release". Drobe. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  2. ↑ "September software news". Drobe. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Software news". Drobe. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  4. ↑ "ArtWorks 2 features (6)". MW Software. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  5. ↑ "ArtWorks 2.5 will include PDF export". Drobe. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  6. ↑ "ArtWorks 2.6 released". Drobe. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  7. ↑ "ArtWorks 2.7 features revealed". Drobe. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  8. ↑ "PDF import support for ArtWorks". Drobe. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  9. ↑ "ArtWorks 2.9 set for Wakefield 2009 launch". Drobe. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  10. ↑ "ArtWorks 2 features (14)". MW Software. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  11. ↑ "ArtWorks 2 features (15)". MW Software. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  12. ↑ "ArtWorks 2 features (16)". MW Software. Retrieved July 31, 2018.


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