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xScope is a collection of tools that designers and developers can use to measure and compare on-screen elements.
xScope is available for Mac OS X users for $26.95. A five user license is available for $89.95 and a ten user for $149.95.
xScope requires a Mac running OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or later.
IconBuilder is a powerful filter for creating desktop, toolbar and image icons for use with Photoshop or Fireworks.
IconBuilder Windows is a powerful filter for use with Photoshop and MS Windows that builds desktop icons.
IconBuilder is available for Mac OS X users for $79.00. A multi-user site license is also available for $349.00
There are currently two upgrade options available depending on your original purchase and registration date.
IconBuilder for Windows is available for $49.00 for a single user license. A multi-user site license is $249.00
IconBuilder for Windows requires a PC running Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Adobe Photoshop 7.0 or later.
PowerPC or Intel processor; Photoshop 7.x+, Photoshop Elements 2.x, or Fireworks MX 2004+.
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Creating a website favorite icon is simple. Build an icon normally, save the .ico file, and name it "favicon.ico".
iPulse is a compact and clever application that monitors the inner workings of Mac OS X like CPU usage, RAM and more.
IconBuilder 8 is a completely new version written from the ground up with all new features and user interface.
The Mac version can convert icons from Windows to Mac and vice versa. There are some other Mac only features as well.
Simply create a .ico file, name the final file favicon.ico, and upload it to the root directory of your website.
iPulse provides info on a number of internal functions including CPU and memory usage, network activity and more.
Yes, the filter was created especially to construct the 32-bit, deep mask resources that were added for Win XP and Vista.
iPulse requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
Certainly! IconBuilder supports the creation of icon resources of any size up to and including 1024x1024 pixels.
Yes, xScope has been optimized with native support for Intel-based Macintosh computers.
iPulse is available for Mac OS X users for $12.95.
Yes, IconBuilder for Windows handles the older, traditional .ico icon formats just as quickly and easily as modern ones.
Yes! IconBuilder supports the creation of both classic and modern Windows or .ico files from your Macintosh.
Absolutely! IconBuilder supports the creation of modern, 32-bit (millions of colors), deep mask icons.
This problem is a bug in Tiger and is not related to IconBuilder. Try using our free IconExaminer app instead.
Change gauge color by adjusting various prefs, or download and open any of the hundreds of iPulse Jackets.
Read this complete support item for a quick list of steps, or consult the PDF guide included with your download.
The QuickBuild button automatically creates all available sizes and bit depths for an icon from what is available.
This is the Resource Grid and it represents all of the individual icon resources that can be compiled into an icon.
Yes, the "Cycle" button lets you step through a variety of different background colors.
It takes the icon in the Target Icon File window and applies it back out to the currently selected layer in Photoshop.
Once you have filled the Resource Grid, simply click the Save button, select a name and a save destination.
If you are creating icons for older versions of Windows like 95/98/NT, start with the 8-bit, 256 color palette.
Experience has taught us that designing smaller icon versions by hand really is the way to get the best results.
There are several things you can do to save yourself time when using IconBuilder for Windows. Read on for more information.
Working from Photoshop layers really helps you to quickly and easily move components, recolor, or resize.
Yes, be sure to name individual layers, turn layer transparency on and view your work at multiple sizes.
Consider the target platform carefully before you create individual resources that you may not end up needing.
The first thing to do is to check and make sure your PC meets the proper system requirements to run the filter.
Until the filter is purchased, there is a startup delay to encourage you to register your copy of IconBuilder for Windows.
You may have built icon data into a grid cell in the 24x24 column. If so, clear that data and re-save.
Unfortunately no. The Iconfactory does not license any of its freeware icon sets for use in commercial applications.
Yes! Panic and the Iconfactory have created CandyBar, an app that makes customizing the Trash Can icon easy.
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No, iPulse is a Cocoa application that is specifically designed to function in tandem only with Apple's Mac OS X.
iPulse collects and represents the various internal reports about the OS in a small and pleasing graphical display.
Adjusting the amount of CPU usage for iPulse is easy. Click here for a full description of steps to lower the CPU usage.
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