All the programs are developed using the developer tools provided by Apple Computer Inc. ("Xcode" and "Interface Builder").
The author would like to thank the following people for their sample codes:
DrawOutX| Date | Contents |
| March 3, 2010 | Release of DrawOutX 1.5 - Filter stack to review and save applied filters; - Option "Real world size display" to match sizes between the on-screen and an actual ruler; - table objects are improved with multiple selection possibility; - the print section is updated; - possible to reverse gradient color order; - bug fix by saving image, selecting multiple objects, and editing header/footer. |
| Nov 24, 2009 | Release of DrawOutX 1.4.1 - Bug fix by saving as jpeg, interface links, and the contour function; - Possible to open or drag & drop rtfd files; - Internal modifications by merging bezier paths. |
| Sep 19, 2009 | Release of DrawOutX 1.4 - OSX 10.6 Compatibility; - "Font" section added to Document Info Panel; - Order of the objects can be changed by overwriting a line number on the object table; - gradation tool updated; - functions to locate objects at integral positions |
| June 12, 2009 | Release of DrawOutX 1.3.3 Bug fix by: - copy+pasting selected objects to other programs; - saving selected objects; - creating image of path objects. |
| May 22, 2009 | Release
of DrawOutX 1.3.2 Just one bug was fixed, which had intruded in v.1.3.1 to disable the delete key functions. |
| May 19, 2009 | Release
of DrawOutX 1.3.1 "Page Preview" is improved; Better file-extension control; Bug fixing by text objects |
| April 30, 2009 | Release
of DrawOutX 1.3 "Contour" tool; page and/or group sensitive option on the object order list; the order of group members can be changed on the group list ; text objects are page-border-sensitive; Quick Look plugin is updated; Bug fixing. |
| May 15, 2008 | Release
of DrawOutX 1.2.3 Support 'Quick Look', a button to adjust paper size, scale font size with the slider, several other improvements and bug fixing. |
| March 3, 2008 | Release
of DrawOutX 1.2.2 MetaData plugin for Spotlight, a button to convert text to image, an additional filter "Shaded Material", bug fixing by reopening documents. |
| Oct 10, 2007 | Release
of DrawOutX 1.2.1 Word-count display; Bug fixing and modifications of the shadow panel; other minor bug fixes and improvements by saving and handling objects. |
| Aug 14, 2007 | Release
of DrawOutX 1.2 Many New Featurs: image filter panel, hierarchical grouping/ungrouping, header/footer, shadow panel, color panel extra, floating rulers, help menu, update checker, etc. etc. |
| Oct 10, 2006 | Release of DrawOutX 1.1 Text options to share contents, to clip to fit in shapes & to adjust padding; Saving the selected objects as clipped images, Drag&drop opening of image files, some bug fixing. |
| Aug 22, 2006 | Release of DrawOutX 1.0 |
iconXprit| Date | Contents |
| March 5, 2010 | Release of iconXprit 2.1.3 Adjustments by: - displaying the favorite icon submenu, - moving, resizing, and transforming objects, - eading in icon images. ; Bug fix by: - the favorite icon menu background, - ordering items on the favorite matrix, - template previews. |
| Feb 12, 2010 | Release of iconXprit 2.1.2 Favorite icons, if there are more than five, are displayed in a grid on the submenu; Stabler drag & drop by changing the menu order; Bug fix by moving a full-size object in the editor. |
| Feb 12, 2010 | Release of iconXprit 2.1.1 Drop-box to attach icon is added to the editor; "Redo" is supported for editing objects; Bug fix by editing text and scribbling. |
| Jan 15, 2010 | Release of iconXprit 2.1 User interface reorganization; each iconXprit menu item can be disabled; black-white status icon option; color-picker on the color panel; possible to use image as texture; more options for clip objects. |
| Sep 25, 2009 | Release of iconXprit 2.0.1 & v.1.3.1 Possible to list all the colored items in a table sortable according to color group; Internal adjustments in relation to menu handling (v.2.0.1). |
| Aug 28, 2009 | Release of iconXprit 2.0 New as a background service program compatible with OSX 10.6 Finder. |
| Aug 24, 2009 | Release of iconXprit 1.3 Saving custom resources (group colors, gradations and last editor state) in the Application Support folder; Work-around of possible crash on a MacBook Pro by opening the editor or using text functions. |
| July 7, 2009 | Release of iconXprit 1.2.6 Clearer combined icon images; Internal adjustments to avoid deprecated functions. |
| May 23, 2009 | Release of iconXprit 1.2.5 Slightly larger favorite and template images for the menu and on the editor; Object selection with mouse clicks is improved; The capsLock-key can be used to prevent this automatic selection; Tooltips behave better. |
| May 11, 2009 | Release of iconXprit 1.2.4 cs Czech localization is added. |
| May 7, 2009 | Release of iconXprit 1.2.4 A tool to convert between system labels and iconXprit group colors is added. Thanks to G.Tenenbaum for his suggestion of this tool. |
| March 20, 2009 | Release of iconXprit 1.2.3 Text function improved; Option "Save in the archive" saved in the preferences; Compatibility with "Path Finder". |
| Jan 24, 2009 | Release of iconXprit 1.2.2 Shortcut key assignment possible to the menu items: Remove, Add Text, Open Editor, and Add Group Color. Thanks to N.Sloan for taking time to test 1.2.2 beta versions. |
| Dec 30, 2008 | Release of iconXprit 1.2.1 The paint tool added in v.1.2 is improved, group color change in the detached thread, the editor panel keeps the last state, bug-fixing and adjustments. |
| Dec 19, 2008 | Release of iconXprit 1.2 A paint tool added, a mini menu item "Save object image" added, two effects combined into an aqua-effect, which can handle light colors and multiple colors. |
| Sep 26, 2008 | Release of iconXprit 1.1 Internal revision for better Finder's responses (esp. by attaching text via the text panel). |
| Sep 01, 2008 | Release of iconXprit 1.0.6 A menu item "Image Details" under the mini menu on the Editor Panel. Bug fixing by saving images and a few internal adjustments. |
| July 25, 2008 | Release of iconXprit 1.0.5 A menu item "Show Colors" under "Add Free Color". |
| June 25, 2008 | Release of iconXprit 1.0.4 Gradient tool, Size option by saving as image, Bug fixing by the mini menu button and text added on the editor panel. |
| May 3, 2008 | Release of iconXprit 1.0.3 French interface, a tool function "Change modified date" and minor bug fixing. |
| April 17, 2008 | Release of iconXprit 1.0.2 German interface and a couple of minor bug fixing. |
| April 12, 2008 | Release of iconXprit 1.0.1 Spanish & Japanese interfaces for the installer and a couple of bug fixing. |
| April 10, 2008 | Release of iconXprit 1.0 |
JiXii
| Date | Contents |
| Feb 09, 2010 | Release of JiXii 3.1 More options for creating JiXiiPuzzle (java applet); Bug-Fix by changing colors of background and puzzle board. |
| Jan 20, 2010 | Release of JiXii 3.0.2 Adjustment of setting the error value; Bug-Fix by the option "Selected pieces follow the cursor without mouse-drag", changing images and the record panel. |
| Dec 22, 2009 | Release of JiXii 3.0.1 New Option: "Don't reverse or rotate once at the correct state" |
| Nov 23, 2009 | Release of JiXii 2.9.1 Main New Features: - "Show ghost image" menu; - automatic mode and applet creation slightly modified; - bug-fixing by JiXii card; - new default images. |
| Nov 20, 2009 | Release of JiXii 3.0 Main New Features: - lots of internal modifications (64-bit compatibility, new piece creation methods, etc.); - an irregular classic piece pattern; - puzzle board frame using a part of the image; - "Show ghost image" menu; - outline for either the front or the back image; - option to delay scattering by 3 seconds (default); - option to show two rotation markers for the selected piece; - automatic mode and applet creation slightly modified; - bug-fixing by JiXii card; - new default images and large size icons. |
| Dec 28, 2006 | Release
of JiXii 2.9 Main New Features: New piece pattern "Block"; Option to limit piece numbers; Deeper search for automatic image change, etc. |
| Sep 13, 2006 | Release
of JiXii 2.8.1 New Features: applets' 'flickering' on Windows eliminated; Bug-fixing by changing images with different aspect ratios. |
| Aug 22, 2006 | Release
of JiXii 2.8 New Features: Universal binary; new default image; piece-animation instead of the progressive bar by scattering pieces. |
| Nov 17, 2004 | Release
of JiXii 2.7.1 New Features: scattering & collecting pieces within a limited area around the puzzle board, JiXii applet scatters pieces either under or at the left side of the board. |
| Oct 21, 2004 | Release
of JiXii 2.7 New Features: more felxible image size setting, improvements of JiXii cards saving function, possibility to save puzzles as Java applets. |
| Jun 29, 2004 | Release
of JiXii 2.6 New Features: piece pattern "X", key assignment for new puzzles, selected pieces can follow mouse without being dragged. |
| May 21, 2004 | Release
of JiXii 2.5 Main Features: piece pattern "classic+", function to show only edge pieces, option to scatter pieces after selecting images, etc. |
| Feb 17, 2004 | Release
of JiXii 2.4.5 Main Features: Support for using alias files, piece type display with icons, bug fixing by rotation of individually grouped pieces, etc. |
| Jan 7, 2004 | Release
of JiXii 2.4.4 Main Features: French localization, Option for automatic front images selection, adjustable piece control strictness, etc. |
| Dec 9, 2003 | Release
of JiXii 2.4.3 Bug Fix by redrawing selected pieces under OS10.2.8 |
| Nov 17, 2003 | Release
of JiXii 2.4.2 Main Feature: OS10.2.8 & OS10.3 compatibility |
| Sept 4, 2003 | Release
of JiXii 2.4.1 Main Feature: Better read-in process for high resolution images |
| Jul 30, 2003 | Release
of JiXii 2.4 Main Features: Option for two-sided pieces, User key assignment |
| Mar 11, 2003 | Release
of JiXii 2.3.2 Main Features: Option to make grouped pieces seamless, Improvement of automatic grouping, Rotation of grouped pieces |
| Jan16, 2003 | Release
of JiXii 2.3.1 Main Features: Timer and Record Table added |
| Dec 23, 2002 | Release
of JiXii 2.3 Main Features: new piece patterns (disk and polygon) |
| Oct 25, 2002 | Release
of JiXii 2.2 Main Features: several options added (scatter around the puzzle board, keep the piece form as square as possible, etc.) |
| Aug 23, 2002 | Release
of JiXii 2.1.1 Main Features: better memory control |
| Aug 1, 2002 | Release
of JiXii 2. Main Features: automatic grouping improvement, sounds selection, internal refinement |
| Jul 7, 2002 | Release
of JiXii 2.0 Main Features: JiXii card |
| Jun 7, 2002 | Release
of JiXii 1.0.1 Main Features: Possibility to select, move, and group more than one piece |
| May 5, 2002 | Release of JiXii 1.0 |
iconCompo| Date | Contents |
| Dec 6, 2007 | Release of iconCompo 3.7.2 Fixed a bug that made foreground images too small for large icons. |
| Dec 5, 2007 | Release of iconCompo 3.7.1 Keep label colors; Save as "rsrc"; Finder update method modified; French localization updated. |
| Oct 5, 2007 | Release of iconCompo 3.7 Support for larger icons; Bug-fixing by reading in Japanese file names; Spanish localization updated; iCCMPlugin automatic installation (included in iconCompo). |
| Jan 3, 2007 | Release of iconCompo 3.6.1 Option to draw separation lines for iCCMPlugin. |
| Nov 16, 2006 | Release of iconCompo 3.6 Size option for saving image, Save as ico, 256x256 image option, iCinstallHelper, bug fixing by shadow, etc. |
| Aug 22, 2006 | Release of iconCompo 3.5 Universal binary version, Plugin improved for independent use. |
| July 21, 2006 | Release
of iconCompo 3.4 (internal) |
| May 25, 2005 | Release of iconCompo 3.3.1 A minor update with a bug fix and a few internal modifications for Tiger. |
| May 11, 2005 | Release of iconCompo 3.3 New Features: OS 10.4 compatibility, alt-key can reverse the "icon only" option, 2 sub-options for quick attachment settings, etc. |
| Jan 30, 2005 | Release
of iconCompo 3.2 New Features: Italian localization, iCCMPlugin 2.0, "Icons for frequent use", etc. |
| Nov 5, 2004 | Release
of iconCompo 3.1.1 New Features: Text functions improved, a button to set the foreground image at the center. |
| Sep 6, 2004 | Release
of iconCompo 3.1 New Features: More simply organized "Settings", option "Last Exited", option "inside", shadow options & settings improved, etc. |
| Apr 14, 2004 | Release
of iconCompo 3.0 -
Overall
revised version - Main Features: Reorganization of major functions for an easier access and various functional enhancements incl. text drawing mode, more powerful multiple settings, finer transformation adjustment, and a possibility to keep recently used foreground images. |
| Dec 9, 2003 | Release
of iconCompo 2.5.1 New Features: French localization updated |
| Nov 12, 2003 | Release
of iconCompo 2.5 +
supplement
iCCMPlugin Main New Features: OS10.3 compatibility, options to adjust shadows |
| Oct 24, 2003 | Release
of iconCompo 2.4 Main New Features: possible to save mutliple settings, option to keep inside of the favorite drawer in order, three new options in relation to the variant tool, etc. |
| Oct 10, 2003 | Release
of iconCompo 2.3.2 Bug fix and minor modifications. |
| Oct 1, 2003 | Release
of iconCompo 2.3.1 Main New Features: Spanish localization and several minor modifications. |
| Aug 30, 2003 | Release
of iconCompo 2.3 Main New Features: French localization, Better use of color panel, Trim option, New transformation type "perspective", Contextual menu of standard background images, etc. |
| Mar 30, 2003 | Release
of iconCompo 2.2 Main New Features: Gradation Tool, Improvement of Text Tool and Clip Function of icon images. |
| Jan 28, 2003 | Release
of iconCompo 2.1.1 Main New Features: German localization, Aqua-like frames for composite images, etc. |
| Nov 20, 2002 | Release
of iconCompo 2.1 Main New Features: A new menu item added to switch off / on the metallic appearance, Possibility to add an "OpenDrop" variant icon. etc. |
| Oct 30, 2002 | Release
of iconCompo 2.0.1 A new menu item "Customize Toolbar...", Stabler and more efficient "Attachment" function. etc. |
| Oct 11, 2002 | Release
of iconCompo 2.0 Totally revised version developed under OS10.2.1! Main Features: Color Editor, Small Image Support, Toolbar, etc. etc. |
| Jun 7, 2002 | Release
of iconCompo 1.4.3 Main Features: Saturation sliders added, Better consistency of text adjustment functions, etc. |
| Apr 5, 2002 | Release
of iconCompo 1.4.2 Main Features: Save function improved; Flat color modification possible; Text attachment to the background image; etc. |
| Mar 20, 2002 | Release
of iconCompo 1.4.1 Main Features: A function to preserve the original aspect ratio in the foreground image. A crash bug fixed. |
| Mar 6, 2002 | Release
of iconCompo 1.4 Main Features: A text tool and a simple shadow attachment function are added. |
| Jan 31, 2002 | Release
of iconCompo 1.3 Main Feature: A list tool which displays folders/files for a quicker icon composition & attachment |
| Dec 28, 2001 | Release of iconCompo 1.2.1 |
| Dec 12, 2001 | Release
of iconCompo 1.2 Main Feature: A drawer to keep favorite background images |
| Nov 11, 2001 | Release
of iconCompo 1.1 Main Feature: Drag & drop start-up |
| Oct 10, 2001 | Release of iconCompo 1.0 |