“Monotype Imaging” has presented new 2.5 version of Linotype FontExplorer X Pro software for individual users and 1.5 of the FontExplorer X Server software for workgroups.
FontExplorer X Pro 2.5
The previous version of the software (2.0) won the Editors’ Choice Award in 2009. Since that time program developers have been working on improving the software. They’ve presented version 2.5 with expanded capabilities and advanced characteristics. FontExplore X Pro 2.5 allows users to create font sample books without activating fonts in a separate application. Users also can put individual elements into the preview mode and choose the template from the special program menu.
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The new software also allows classifying fonts. It’s possible not only to choose and sort the fonts but make smart sets with the keywords: for example, “serif” or “cover sheet”. Linotype offer automatic downloads of all software available fonts.
FontExplorer X Pro main window was also improved. Now it has wider mode. The main window can be set to a transparency mode.
FontExplorer X Server 1.5
New FontExplorer 1.5 version is created for workgroups. It has special lockdown that help administrators to limit users’ access. The software allows hiding Linotype’s integrated font store and the workgroup’s local library.
Administrators are able to set automatic fonts for installation on selected clients. The software has the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. LDAP allows administrators to authenticate users with the help of domain password. Program interface was also changed, now it’s more convenient for handling.
Prices
- You can download FontExplorer X Pro 2.5 for $79. Also you can find a free trial version available for 30 days.
- FontExplorer X Server 1.5 starts from the price $1.599. It includes 10 client licenses.
