ImageNest will be updated to 2.1  in Late January with a host of new features (and a few fixes).   All new features are a direct result of user requests and user feedback so please keep the suggestions coming.   We are already planning Version 2.2 and want to hear your requests.   Version 2.1,  will of course be 100% free to all users.  Here is the list.

• Added Support for scaling to a typed in size (do not have to draw a crop box, just type in new size)Dramatically improved PDF display and editing timeDrag and Drop support added
• Added control to turn off annotation titles
• Fixed a color bug when creating Color Managed PDF files using “ImageNest Manages Colors”
• Fixed a bug that showed improper cropping path on certain PDF files created with Art Pro
• Fixed a problem in the Canon IPF print panel that reported page sizes incorrectly
• Fixed a problem in which paper sizes that had the same dimensions but different settings (such as borderless) where defaulting to whatever choice was first.

With the release of version 2.o we have also released a new demo program.   We received many, many requests for a demo program that would allow users to make test prints.  The new demo will allow for printing  in order to ensure that color and resolution was perfect and that postscript files are processed properly.

The demo can be downloaded at http://www.bluecubit.com/trial.php

And don’t forget to check out the quickstart guide:  http://www.bluecubit.com/quick-start-guide-2.0.php

After 9 long months of programming ImageNest RIP version 2.0 is finally released.   All upgrades are 100% free to all users and available now:

Version 2.0 can be downloaded at:  ImageNest RIP 2.0

Major New Features include:

Improved Nesting/Fitting Algorithm

Image/File Annotation

Image Borders

Soft Proofing

PDF Creation

64 Bit Processing

Updated PostScript Level III support

Faster Image Processing

And more

The release of version 2.0 is getting closer every day !   One of the newest features available (and it is a free update) is adding a background to images.   Backgrounds can be any color and any size and will automatically be added to any image in the layout.

Easily do a simple half inch background around any image in the layout

Adjust borders to any size you wish !   They can be the same size or as in the example differen sizes for length and width.   Use any color you wish or use a color that is in one of your images by using the color picker (the magnifying glass) feature.

Automatically add a border to all images in the layout !   Everything is batched processed so making a change to all images take less than 5 seconds !

We are currently planning a December release of version 1.2 and will be including a ton of new features as well as a redesigned interface:

New Features:

Batch Image Sizing on Import: YES,  you will finally be able to automatically size your images to your desired output size with just a single click !  We will have pre-sets for all the standard sizes and you will also be able to customize the pre-sets to any sizes you want.   This give you the ability to make picture packages very, very quickly and efficiently.   Creating a picture package with 4×5’s, 8×10’s, 5×7’s, and any other size from a single or multiple image will be a few short clicks.

Fit to Fill and Fit to Size Import Features: When sizing a file, if your image is not in the same aspect ratio as your desired size you will be able to “Fit to Fill” which will fit your image in your desired aspect ratio and you will be able to position the image to crop out the edges.   The “Fit to size” feature will fit your image inside the size you have desired.  If the aspect ratios are different it will shrink one size to fit so no amount of your image will be cropped out but it will not be the exact size you specified.  You will always have the choice to manually crop or crop to size.

Integrated Page Setup: For those who filled out our survey thanks !  We made these changes based directly on your feedback.  The page setup and all the layout controls are now in a panel that is always visible and available to users.  This should make things more straight forward.  We where shocked when we kept getting requests for features that we already had.  We had them,  they where just not up front in the interface where they are easily accessable.  Now they are !

Improved Image Memory Handling: Problems with very large file sizes (300 megs or more) where seen in version 1.1 so we went back to the drawing board and re-tooled our image handling.  Huge files should no longer be a problem

Improved Nesting: We are always striving to improve the efficiency of our nesting.  It was long and hard but we have improved our nesting efficiency again.  If that doesn’t sound impressive consider this,  we where already more efficient than every single one of our competitors.  Now you will be able to save even more paper, and in this economy, greater savings will pay off bigtime and make you much more competitive.

There is more !   and of course this update will be free to all !

We are also looking into improved DNG Printing for version 1.2

We have a very exciting new version coming for you in December.  Among the major new features are:

Batch sizing on Import

Picture Package Printing

Improved Image Handling

Improved Interface

Page Size Integrated into Interface

New File Open window

And more,  we will be sending out Beta Announcements through our newsletter and you can always visit the main site for details. Our new Software RIP will be posted to our main site as soon as it is available