Adobe previews Creative Suite 4.0 with new beta releases
Dreamweaver CS4
Adobe said the Dreamweaver public betaincludes a new Related Files Toolbar and Code Navigator feature thatallows users to dive deep into complex pages that include HTML files,links to JavaScript documents and integrated XML data. Users can seerelated files in the Related Files Toolbar and with Code Navigator makechanges to code that appears in various parts of a document just withone update.
The update to Dreamweaver also features a new Live View Mode, which isbased on the open source rendering engine Webkit from Apple, andenables users to see content in real-world, real-time environmentswithout having to leave Dreamweaver to preview in a browser. Thefeature also gives users the ability to freeze JavaScript language todebug interactive pages as well as view and interact with Flash content.
Fireworks CS4
Meanwhile, Adobe said fresh features in the Fireworks betainclude a new user inte**ce that is now consistent with otherapplications within the Creative Suite, ** it easier for users toswitch between applications that now have a universal look and feel. Inaddition, Fireworks beta now allows users to export design comps ashigh fidelity, interactive, and secure Adobe PDF documents for enhancedclient communication.
Fireworks beta is also now compatible with Adobe AIR, HTML, Adobe Flashand Adobe Flex Builder so users can create their design once and deployto whichever application platform is required by clients.
Soundbooth CS4
For its part, the Soundbooth betashowcases a host of new features aimed at allowing creativeprofessionals to complete their audio production tasks moreefficiently, including the new multiple track support which allowsusers to edit multiple audio clips on a number of tracks, and the newability for users to match volume levels across audio files.
Also included is the capability to preview MP3 compression settingsbefore saving them and a new speech recognition technology that letsusers create transcripts of dialogue tracks quickly and search them forwords and phrases within a timeline.
How the betas work
Adobe says the three betas, once downloaded and launched, will be active for 48 hours after which time only CS3 customerswill have extended access. Existing CS3 license holders will be able touse their CS3 product serial numbers to unlock the betas and use themfor free until the next version of Creative Suite becomes available.
Adobe added that the betas will give users an opportunity to deliverfeedback to the company, via Adobe Labs, for future product development.
Adobe said the Dreamweaver public betaincludes a new Related Files Toolbar and Code Navigator feature thatallows users to dive deep into complex pages that include HTML files,links to JavaScript documents and integrated XML data. Users can seerelated files in the Related Files Toolbar and with Code Navigator makechanges to code that appears in various parts of a document just withone update.
The update to Dreamweaver also features a new Live View Mode, which isbased on the open source rendering engine Webkit from Apple, andenables users to see content in real-world, real-time environmentswithout having to leave Dreamweaver to preview in a browser. Thefeature also gives users the ability to freeze JavaScript language todebug interactive pages as well as view and interact with Flash content.
Fireworks CS4
Meanwhile, Adobe said fresh features in the Fireworks betainclude a new user inte**ce that is now consistent with otherapplications within the Creative Suite, ** it easier for users toswitch between applications that now have a universal look and feel. Inaddition, Fireworks beta now allows users to export design comps ashigh fidelity, interactive, and secure Adobe PDF documents for enhancedclient communication.
Fireworks beta is also now compatible with Adobe AIR, HTML, Adobe Flashand Adobe Flex Builder so users can create their design once and deployto whichever application platform is required by clients.
Soundbooth CS4
For its part, the Soundbooth betashowcases a host of new features aimed at allowing creativeprofessionals to complete their audio production tasks moreefficiently, including the new multiple track support which allowsusers to edit multiple audio clips on a number of tracks, and the newability for users to match volume levels across audio files.
Also included is the capability to preview MP3 compression settingsbefore saving them and a new speech recognition technology that letsusers create transcripts of dialogue tracks quickly and search them forwords and phrases within a timeline.
How the betas work
Adobe says the three betas, once downloaded and launched, will be active for 48 hours after which time only CS3 customerswill have extended access. Existing CS3 license holders will be able touse their CS3 product serial numbers to unlock the betas and use themfor free until the next version of Creative Suite becomes available.
Adobe added that the betas will give users an opportunity to deliverfeedback to the company, via Adobe Labs, for future product development.