Thursday, 1 March 2007

RealWorld Graphics Released RealWorld Icon Editor 2006.2 for Windows Vista

RealWorld Graphics has released version 2006.2 of RealWorld Icon Editor for Microsoft Windows Vista, an integrated package of tools for application and web graphics authors. Version 2006.2 is compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista, supporting User Access Control (UAC) and high-DPI modes, and includes new features like customisable batch operations, parameterised 3D models, and Mac OS icon import/export, the company said.

RealWorld Icon Editor is a system capable of working with raster images, Windows Vista icons, and simple 3D models. The software allows users to design a 3D model, render it to image, and generate an icon from the rendered image without leaving the application. The utilisation of 3D models increases productivity; one 3D model can be used in multiple icons and the application provides realistic lighting, perspective transformations, and occlusions virtually for free. Standard graphic file formats are supported, allowing the application to cooperate with 3rd party software, the company said.

The application has been available to beta-testers since December 2006 to ensure stability and usability. One of the beta-testers said: "The new version introduces several new functions, but there are also countless small improvements and tweaks. The developers have listened to our feedback and the result is an application that not only delivers the functionality, but also delivers it in a much more pleasant way."