Vectropy
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| Developed by | Owl Island Software |
| Latest release | 1.5.1 / March 16, 2008 |
| OS | Microsoft Windows |
| Available in | English |
| Genre | Graphic editor |
| License | Proprietary EULA |
| Website | vectropy.com |
Vectropy is a vector graphics editor designed by Owl Island Software.
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[edit] Availability
The initial version of Vectropy was released on 27 September, 2007 to coincide with the release of Silverlight 1.0, and Visual Studio 2008. Vectropy has since been updated to version 1.5, adding a new user interface, several new tools, and a library of preset shapes. Although the upgrade to 1.5 was made available free of charge, it is unclear whether future upgrades will be also be free.[1]
Vectropy is available for WPF-capable platforms, such as Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003.
[edit] Functionality
Vectropy is not a general-purpose vector graphics editor, but is specifically designed to create and edit XAML vector graphics for WPF and Silverlight applications. Vectropy is itself based upon the WPF framework, using .NET Framework 3.5 to provide both its WYSIWYG front-end, and underlying editing engine.
In many ways, Vectropy is similar to Microsoft Expression Design, offering manipulation of native WPF objects, as opposed to performing conversion to XAML. Editing native objects is often necessary as XAML does not have the exact same feature set as other popular vector image formats such as SVG and SWF, making the conversion process lossy in many cases. Although primarily focused on XAML, Vectropy also supports the generation of PNG images with alpha channels, as well as the creation of icons containing alpha-blended images at multiple resolutions.
[edit] Licensing
Vectropy is licensed on a per-user, perpetual license basis. The EULA also states that all included preset shapes are licensed to the purchaser for any purpose except isolated redistribution or resale.
[edit] Existing Uses
Vectropy is has gained a user base as an alternative to the first-party XAML tools provided by Microsoft. Although pre-release licensing prevents widespread use,[2] some Silverlight projects that make use of Vectropy have been released.[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Vectropy product site
[edit] Tutorials and guides
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