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Feature per Month program
This month's new feature is File-Driven Library List: with
a fundamental re-working of the Library list it's now much easier to
organise the manufacturers and products that the Library List
displays.
Previously, the Library List was built using the 'document long
name' of Stardraw symbol files. This long name is now ignored
and the Library List shows the folders and filenames of symbols in a
way that is similar to Windows Explorer. The added advantages
of this update are:
- The "Refresh Libraries" command is now instantaneous
- You can re-arrange and even delete files and folders using
Windows Explorer
Library Directories are used as before and they specify the root
or first level of the Library List. The contents of the
Library List will be exactly the same as the sub-folders and files
found below each Library Directory.
If you use Windows Explorer to make changes within the Library
Directories while Stardraw is running you just need to Refresh
Libraries to update the Library List. Stardraw refreshes the
Library List on startup so any changes you make to the folder
structure without Stardraw running will be shown the next time you
start the program.
Important Note: the Feature per Month program is
available only to current subscribers of Stardraw Audio, Stardraw AV
and Stardraw Lighting 2D, and is delivered using LiveUpdate. If the machine you're currently working with has its
Stardraw dongle in place, follow the link to
check your subscription status.
To renew a lapsed subscription, catch up on symbols updates and
qualify for the Feature per Month program please contact your
local Stardraw representative or e-mail sales@stardraw.com
As promised, new features will be added to Stardraw every month,
prioritised, wherever possible, by what you want. As far as we
know, Stardraw is the only application that can respond so quickly
to your requests. Please let us know what new features you
want by filling out our User Survey
Manufacturer Web Link Kit
We're immensely proud to support so many industry manufacturers
in Stardraw's Libraries. We're therefore pleased to offer the opportunity for participating
manufacturers to show their support for this unique industry resource and to help
ensure that their customers always have the most up-to-date symbol information
for their products.
Use any of the lines of HTML below to insert the image of your choice and link
your site to www.stardraw.com where your
customers will be able to find full details about the products in your library.
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Include this html |
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For any background |
<a href="http://www.stardraw.com"
title="Our products are now in Stardraw"><img border="0"
src="http://www.stardraw.com/images/WebLink01.gif"></a> |
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For light backgrounds |
<a href="http://www.stardraw.com"
title="Our products are now in Stardraw"><img border="0"
src="http://www.stardraw.com/images/WebLink02.gif"></a> |
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For dark backgrounds |
<a href="http://www.stardraw.com"
title="Our products are now in Stardraw"><img border="0"
src="http://www.stardraw.com/images/WebLink03.gif"></a> |
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For light backgrounds |
<a href="http://www.stardraw.com"
title="Our products are now in Stardraw"><img border="0"
src="http://www.stardraw.com/images/WebLink04w.gif"></a> |
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For medium backgrounds |
<a href="http://www.stardraw.com"
title="Our products are now in Stardraw"><img border="0"
src="http://www.stardraw.com/images/WebLink04.gif"></a> |
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For dark backgrounds |
<a href="http://www.stardraw.com"
title="Our products are now in Stardraw"><img border="0"
src="http://www.stardraw.com/images/WebLink04b.gif"></a> |
Stardraw Radio announced
Stardraw has chosen NAB 2002 as the launch forum for the first software
design and documentation product dedicated to the broadcast market. Stardraw
Radio is based on the same powerful engine that has brought success to the
company's other vertical niche market packages which include Stardraw Audio,
Stardraw AV and Stardraw Lighting 2D.
The new application boasts a library of over 10,000 high quality, industry
specific symbols, proven drawing tools, full DWG compatibility, advanced
reporting facilities and an interface that is “so easy, even a salesman can use
it”. Regular updates add hundreds of new symbols and a new program feature
every month.
Stardraw Radio has been developed with input from industry experts including
Andrew Rosenberg of Colorado-based Creative Studio Solutions, Inc. CSS designs
and installs both traditional and internet broadcasting facilities as well as
production and recording studios. Rosenberg, a long-time user of Stardraw Audio,
was able to offer advice on manufacturers, symbols and features that broadcast
professionals would like to see in an industry-specific software package.
According to Stardraw's MD David Snipp, Rosenberg's input was very timely.
"We had been thinking about launching a broadcast product for some time.
When Andrew called with a query on Stardraw Audio we felt that, rather than
leaving him to customize his existing program, it would be the perfect time to
develop Stardraw Radio with all the tools and symbols he needed."
Rosenberg agrees. "Stardraw Radio is exactly what the broadcast industry
needs. It has all the great features of the leading applications in other
markets but with a broadcast twist, and I think we can look forward to it
becoming a new standard for design and documentation of radio systems."
Stardraw welcomes new team member
Kevin Harrison
Stardraw.com is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kevin Harrison
to the position of Symbols Manager. Harrison has many years of experience in the
audio and AV industry including several years of involvement with Stardraw.com,
so this appointment represents the formalisation of his role within the Stardraw
organisation.
Stardraw’s Symbols Manager is the prime point of contact for any manufacturer
who wishes to participate in the symbols libraries, and for end users asking for
library additions through the free "Symbols-By-Request" service. In this role
Harrison heads up the team responsible for symbols generation and enforces the
qualitative standards to which all symbols must adhere.
Stardraw MD David Snipp commented, "The quality of our symbols is a crucial
element of what makes Stardraw unique and sets us apart from our competitors.
It was therefore a logical step to formalise Kevin’s position as Symbols Manager.
We've worked together for many years, so we're delighted to be able to give him the
recognition he deserves." Manufacturers and Stardraw end users can request and
submit symbol information to symbols@stardraw.com
February Symbols Updates for Stardraw Audio
This month's
Stardraw Audio Update includes:
February Symbols Updates for Stardraw AV
In addition to all of the Stardraw Audio updates, the
Stardraw AV Update includes:
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