Insider Software today announced the availability of FontAgent® Pro 4 for Windows Vista and XP. Version 4 is a major update to the most powerful font manager for creative and business Windows professionals, delivering a number of new capabilities that include:
* SmartSearch, which finds fonts—both locally and on the Internet—that match keywords, and displays matching fonts in their native typefaces
* Integrated search, purchase and download of fonts from the Internet
* The ability to download and activate fonts from FontAgent Pro Server, the leading font server for workgroups, agencies, small businesses and enterprises
* An improved font integrity engine that runs faster and diagnoses font problems before fonts can be used, ensuring smooth workflow and correct document imaging
* Auto-activation plug-ins for Adobe CS2, CS3 and CS4 that find, match and activate fonts as users open InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop documents
* A new waterfall view that displays fonts in cascading point sizes
* Improved printing of hardcopy and PDF sample books for any group of fonts
* An updated, simpler user interface for easier navigation and use
Connectivity to FontAgent Pro Server
The new version of FontAgent Pro for Windows connects to FontAgent Pro Server 3, the world’s fastest, most capable font server. With this release, organizations can now standardize and control fonts on Macintosh and Windows computers across the enterprise.
FontAgent Pro Widens Lead on Suitcase for Windows
The new V4 release of FontAgent Pro for Windows further widens its substantial technical lead over Extensis Suitcase for Windows. Important advantages include:
* Font integrity checking that quarantines corrupt and incomplete fonts
* Control Panel optimization that moves non-required fonts out of the Windows Fonts folder
* Font archiving that automatically backs up font files
* A font player that lets users select fonts from a slideshow
* Color support in font previews and printed books
* Support for storing fonts in multiple libraries
* Font bitmap optimization for efficient memory and performance
* Font and set locking for protecting important fonts and sets from accidental deletion
* Startup fonts and sets that activate fonts when the font manager starts up
* Nested sets and subsets for easy organization and project management
* Ability to leave fonts active after exiting the font manager
…. and a number of other features that are crucial for efficient document workflow and user productivity.
Pricing, Availability and Upgrades
FontAgent Pro for Windows version 4 is available immediately. Users can download 30-day trial software from the Insider website.
The retail price for FontAgent Pro 4 Standard Edition is $99.95 with volume discounts available. The software is available from Insider Software and resellers worldwide, including SHI, Dell, PC Connection, PC Mall and Zones. The Connected Edition of FontAgent Pro that connects to FontAgent Pro Server is $129.95 per user. Users who purchased FontAgent Pro 3 for Windows on or after June 15, 2008 are entitled to a free upgrade to version 4.
System Requirements
FontAgent Pro 4 for Windows requires Windows Vista or XP running on a PC with 20MB of available disk space. Additional disk space is required for installing fonts.
This article was last modified on January 4, 2022
This article was first published on November 25, 2008
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