Graphics - Editors

AutoMNT v.0.9b2

AutoMNT is a software to create Digital Elevation Models (DEM) from scanned topographic maps for Windows.

Here are most relevant features of the software:

• Multi-layers interface to manage original map, extracted contours and elevation grid
• Common classical image editing tools (zoom, hand, selection, pen, eraser, lines etc.)
• Support every common image formats (JPEG, PNG, PGM, PNM, BMP, GIF ...)
• Import/Export USGS 7'5 DEM files, Terragen, Raw Matrix (ASCII or binary with HDR header compatible with 3DEM)
• Plug-in based architecture through a DLL mechanism (a Development Kit is coming)
• Contour lines extraction from map through differents filters
• Contour lines reconstruction
• Tools to semi-auto set contour lines's elevations
• Contour lines interpolation with different methods like geodesic distances, Partial Differential Equations, Inverse Distance Weighted Averaging, Radial Basis Functions and kriging
• Embossing filter to preview the terrain rendering
• Realtime 3D visualization and navigation with the Level of Detail (LOD) Duchaineau's `Realtime Optimally-Adapting Meshes' (ROAM) algorithm included (need an OpenGL graphic card)
• Lot of other features...

Zoner Draw 3

Zoner Draw 3 is a FREE vector graphics editor that is superb for creating powerful leaflets, illustrations for documents, business cards, price tags, letterheads, postcards, signs, blueprints, greeting cards, and more. It offers all the standard graphics tools, including stars and polygons, anti-aliasing and more, as well as object blending, transparency, an integrated scanning tool, bitmap editing functions, and support for Adobe plug-ins. You can also make text fit to curves and apply different syles. The program can import: WMF, DFX, ZBR, PCX, TIF, WPG, MAC, TGA, ICO, BMP, JPG, PNG, BMI and HPGL and export to: WMF, PS, PCX, TIF, WPG, MAC, TGA, BMP, JPG, PNG and BMI. It does not support CDR, GIF or LZW-compressed TIF (though version 4 does support these). Zoner Draw 3 contains two useful tools for your graphics work - Zoner Media Explorer 3.1 and Zoner Viewer 3.1.

CrossArtist 1.1

CrossArtist[tm] is a design tool that makes it simple for creative professionals to design and deliver dynamic digital content – without programming. CrossArtist provides a non-technical environment for dynamic digital content design with pixel-perfect control and high-performance playback in browsers or other reception devices. Technically speaking, CrossArtist is a Java[tm]-based content design and delivery tool with Java output. The use of Java ensures platform independence, the Java output ensures the media and device independence, and our patent-pending dVisible[tm] content technology ensures high performance. CrossArtist runs across Windows[r] and LINUX[r] (with Macintosh[r] to be added with Mac OS X), while the output may be delivered via the Internet or any other IP-based net onto any device with a Java Virtual Machine.

Xara X 1.0c

A powerful graphics creation tool that allows you to create, combine and optimise both vector and bitmap graphics to create professional-grade designs. Achieve stunning results by combining drawn images with bitmaps and applying special effects such as transparency, pressure sensitive brush stroking, smoothly graduated blends and fills. Built-in time and labor saving features such as automated soft shadows, bevels, contours and feathering make this a supremely productive tool - plus Xara X offers the fastest rendering in the business. Web features include a javascript button bar tool, image slicing, Dreamweaver integration, advanced color palette control, Flash export, animated GIF creation. The UI is designed to minimise the on-screen clutter with on-document editing that makes your design the centre of attention. Try it and see, download the trial version.