ArtWorks

ArtWorks

Original author(s)	Computer Concepts
Developer(s)	MW Software
Stable release	2.X2.00 / May 7, 2012
Written in	ARM assembler, C, C++
Operating system	RISC OS
Type	Vector graphics editor
License	Proprietary
Website	MW Software Homepage

ArtWorks is an advanced vector drawing package for RISC OS created by Computer Concepts (now Xara) in 1991. It has been developed by MW Software since 1996. Xara has continued to develop a Windows version called Xara Photo & Graphic Designer.

ArtWorks Release History

Version	Released	New features
1.7		Last release by Computer Concepts.
2.01	2003	Support for 32-bit addressing modes on CPU. UI enhancements, improved drawfile import.[1]
2.07	2003	Page rulers, JPEG and text export.[2]
2.2	2004	Dynamic clipping.[3]
2.5	2005	Export PDF documents.[4]
2.6	2006	New arrowhead designs, real-time editing of graduated fills.[5]
2.7	2007	Export multi-page PDF documents.[6]
2.8	2008	Ability to import PDF documents.[7]
2.9	2009	PNG and other bitmap export with Alpha Transparency intact.[8]
2.XI	2011	Compatible with ARMv7 RISC OS machines, Styles Panel.[9]
2.X2	2012	Artistic Lines.[10]

External links

• MW Software
• Xara

References

1. "ArtWorks 2.01 official release". Drobe. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
2. "September software news". Drobe. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
3. "Software news". Drobe. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
4. "ArtWorks 2.5 will include PDF export". Drobe. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
5. "ArtWorks 2.6 released". Drobe. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
6. "ArtWorks 2.7 features revealed". Drobe. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
7. "PDF import support for ArtWorks". Drobe. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
8. "ArtWorks 2.9 set for Wakefield 2009 launch". Drobe. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
9. "ArtWorks 2 features (14)". MW Software. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
10. "ArtWorks 2 features (15)". MW Software. Retrieved 20 February 2014.