Revolution RUMOURS!

[Mathewson]

I quote:

"Version 2.7 is available for download here:

http://downloads.runrev.com

This update release brings new features and improvements to
the best programming environment around.

    * New object blending capabilities. All objects,
including standard system controls such as buttons and
fields, as well as media elements such as QuickTime movies,
can now be rendered using a rich variety of blend modes and
opacity settings.

    * Over 20 brand new blend modes. Includes the industry
standard porter-duff and SVG compositing operators.

    * Window level transitions. Now you can perform
transitions with alpha channels on an entire window,
allowing effects such as rippling applications on the
desktop.

    * New image rendering options. Render an image from any
object on-screen, preserving the alpha channel, then
transform and save.

    * Anti-aliasing Graphics Engine. Revolution?s vector
graphics presentation layer is now anti-aliased.

    * Multi-monitor Support. Revolution solutions can now
be built to support multiple monitors, including different
backdrops on each monitor.

    * Enhanced QuickTime performance. Allows smoother
playback and the ability to move movies live during
playback.

    * Enhanced dynamic scripting. Preserves state across
recompilation, allowing for faster debugging.

    * New Installer with Roll-Back capability. Roll-Back
allows you to install newer versions of Revolution as they
become available, and go back to any previously installed
version. Auto-updater downloads only what has changed,
making it quick and easy to try out the latest version.

    * Improved printing. Quality has been improved when
printing complex documents containing text and certain
types of image.

    * All new documentation including brand new PDF User?s
Guide, rewritten to describe the entire product - complete
with many new examples.

    * A number of bug fixes and stability improvements have
been included.

New features in Revolution Media:

All the Templates in Revolution Media feature a simple
point-and-click interface, making it easy for you to create
stunning multimedia quickly and easily.

    * Slide Show Template. Create digital slide show
projects with custom transition effects. Then open your
slide show and add custom features.

    * Portfolio Builder Template. Create portfolio projects
to showcase your work, add in your contact details, and
deliver to friends or clients.

    * Kiosk Builder Template. Build interactive kiosks for
use in touchscreen information systems - for in museums,
shopping centers and more.

    * Adventure Game Builder Template. Build a walk-through
adventure game from your rendered 3D scenes. Then add
puzzles, logic and special features.

More complete information about Revolution 2.7 can be found
in the Revolution change log file which also accompanies
the release.
The Revolution Advantage

    * Create standalone applications - easily!
    * Easy, English like programming language
    * Drag and drop interface objects
    * 90% less programming time compared with a language
such as Java
    * Single code and test environment
    * No more waiting while an application compiles
    * Write once, run anywhere
    * Correct, native appearance and behavior for all
platforms - including Mac Windows XP Themes, Mac OS X and
Linux GTK themes
    * Royalty-free distribution 

If your Revolution license is current, this upgrade is
free! Just download it, and unlock with your existing
license.

If you don't yet have a Revolution license, we can't
imagine why not, but this release is yet another great
reason to rush out and buy it now"

sincerely, Richmond Mathewson

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