Inset Systems Announces HiJaak PRO 2.0
The Windows Graphics Conversion and Capture Utility
New Release Adds Depth, Power, and Usability

Summary of features: 
* Performance increases in the speed of file loading, zooming 
  and scrolling.
* Improved user interface as a result of usability test 
  conducted by outside laboratory.
* New graphics formats include Photo CD, JPEG, TIFF 6.0, 
  ED5, GED, and Sun raster.
* Transparent import of 70+ graphics formats into most major
  applications through compliance with the Aldus Graphics Import
  Filter specification and the WordPerfect for Windows API.
* TWAIN support for scanner and electronic camera image devices.
* HiJaak Browser previews and automatically keeps track of image
  files.
* Free color metafile clipart from a leading clipart vendor.
* Free upgrade from HiJaak for Windows (for a nominal shipping
  and handling charge).

Brookfield, CT (April 13, 1993) Inset Systems Inc., publishers of the
HiJaak family of graphics tools, today announced HiJaak PRO 2.0. HiJaak
PRO 2.0 is a graphics utility that lets you view, convert, capture,
enhance, and print graphics images in the Windows environment. HiJaak PRO
2.0 is an upgrade of the award winning HiJaak for Windows.

Significant portions of HiJaak for Windows have been re-written with
performance in mind. Special emphasis has been placed on increasing the
speed of opening and loading files, scrolling images, and zooming. Much of
the experience gained since HiJaak for Windows shipped in June 1992 has
been used to enhance the performance of the product.

Extensive usability testing was conducted by Usability Sciences Corporation
and much of the feedback has been incorporated into HiJaak PRO 2.0. The
improvements include a reorganized and much clearer menu system, enhanced
help bar messages, and more helpful dialog box messages. "HiJaak PRO 2.0
has been updated with the user in mind," said Maurice Hamoy, vice
president of business development at Inset Systems. "Our emphasis in
creating this release was to make using the product faster and smoother.
HiJaak PRO 2.0 definitely has the feel of a mature product."

In addition to the more than 60 graphics formats it supported in version
1.0, HiJaak PRO 2.0 adds several important new formats. Kodak Photo CD
images can be loaded directly from the CD ROM, enhanced, and saved in any
one of HiJaak PRO 2.0's supported raster output formats. HiJaak PRO's
support of ED5 is based on user demand from the government and aerospace
sectors. Wicat's GED format is used with that popular training system.

JPEG compression is built into HiJaak PRO 2.0, giving it the ability to
view, read, and write JPEG files. JPEG compression gives HiJaak PRO 2.0
the ability to compress images up to 200 to 1, reducing disk space
requirements. For even higher compression ratios with the same level of
quality on continuous tone images, CMP compression, written by Lead
Technologies, has also been included. HiJaak PRO 2.0 adds TIFF 6.0
support, including the ability to read and write JPEG-compressed TIFF
files. An addition to the list of cross-platform formats is the Sun raster
format, enabling HiJaak PRO 2.0 to read and write graphics created on the
popular Unix workstations. For connectivity with IBM mainframes and AS/400
workstations, HiJaak PRO 2.0 reads and writes the IOCA format.

HiJaak PRO 2.0 now supports the Aldus Graphics Import Filter specification.
Many popular applications support this protocol for sharing import
filters, such as PageMaker, Freehand, Word for Windows, AmiPro, and
PowerPoint. "By supporting the Aldus Graphics Import Filter specification,
HiJaak PRO 2.0 gives PageMaker users the ability to transparently import
more than 70 graphics file formats," said Lisa Wise, Manager, 3rd Party
Relations at Aldus Corporation. "Third party relationships are important
to Aldus, and HiJaak PRO 2.0 is an example of the success that can come
from these relationships."

HiJaak PRO 2.0 also includes support for the WordPerfect for Windows API,
enabling users of this popular word processing application to take
advantage of HiJaak PRO 2.0's 70+ graphics import filters. WordPerfect for
Windows users can now import graphics using HiJaak PRO 2.0's filters,
without any additional steps.

HiJaak PRO 2.0 implements support for the TWAIN specification. TWAIN
support has been included in many popular scanners and digital cameras,
including those from Epson, Logitech, and Hewlett-Packard. Using the TWAIN
interface, HiJaak PRO 2.0 can directly import an image from one of these
sources and save the image in any supported raster output format. This
allows you to skip the step of using your scanner software when you want
to scan an image to a format not directly supported by your scanner
software.

A new addition to HiJaak PRO 2.0 is the HiJaak Browser, an image catalog
application. HiJaak Browser can automatically create thumbnail-sized
representations of the user's images. Special attention has been placed on
the ability to access images from not only hard disk, but from network
files and removable media, including CD ROM. These thumbnails can be
viewed quickly to find the desired image. The images can even be organized
hierarchically using nested folders to group similar images. The
thumbnails do not have to reside on the same media as the images.

One of the unique features of the HiJaak Browser is its ability to update
the image thumbnails automatically in the background, after the computer
has been idle for a user-selected period of time. Another feature is the
ability to launch HiJaak PRO 2.0 from the Browser by double-clicking on
the desired image.

The HiJaak PRO 2.0 retail package includes more than 200 free color
metafile clipart images from one of the leading suppliers of clipart.
These are high-quality, scalable images suitable for business and
entertainment uses. More detailed information on the clipart will be
available before the release of HiJaak PRO 2.0.

HiJaak PRO 2.0 is expected to ship in June 1993. The list price will be
$169.00. Registered users of HiJaak for Windows can upgrade to HiJaak PRO
2.0 for a nominal shipping and handling charge. Current HiJaak users can
register by calling 800-374-6738. Concurrent Use Licenses and Maintenance
Agreements are also available. ISI products are sold worldwide through a
network of distributors, retailers, and value-added resellers.

Inset Systems, 71 Commerce Dr, Brookfield, CT 06804-3405
203-740-2400;  fax: 203-775-5634

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