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ISD MARKETING UPDATE
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ISD Marketing, Inc.
Toronto Canada January 17, 1992
Over the course of the past few months I have been observing one new
release or upgrade after another, in the field of desktop publishing on
the Atari platform. I was well aware of the fact that Atari-based
desktop publishing was coming of age with some notable releases,
definitely comparable to the best available on any other computer
platform. The old axiom "last but not least" almost applies in this
case because Calamus SL is certainly not "least" in comparison to any
other desktop publishing software and I suspect it won't be the last
either. :-) I've followed the marketing hype surrounding new product
and have made a point of staying mostly quiet, knowing that my time was
fast approaching. I have not pre-sold nor pre-advertised. What I have
done is insure that Calamus SL would be released in North America,
Australia and New Zealand exactly at the correct time. And that time is
now!
It brings me great pleasure to announce the release of Calamus SL. For
those of you that have waited patiently for so long, please accept my
sincere thank you.
Calamus SL Transforms Calamus
ISD is proud to present Calamus SL. Consider this a new entry into the
field of desktop publishing. SL marks the transformation of Calamus
from an excellent desktop publishing program to an expansive DTP
environment. With its new modular design, Calamus has become the center
of a powerful and ever-expanding universe of DTP tools.
As a Calamus owner, you will be able to purchase modules to suit your
specific needs. Development continues on many additional modules.
WYNIWYG "What You Need Is What You Get"
ISD brings "WYNIWYG" to desktop publishing. The modular concept means
that you purchase exactly what you need today, with the knowledge that
additional modules are available when you require them. Your choice is
now easier and more economical since you will be purchasing specialized
modules rather than entire packages.
We believe that you will enjoy working with Calamus SL, not only
because of its new power, but because of its similarity to Calamus
1.09N. The skills you have already developed will still be applicable
in SL and your productivity will increase.
The basic Calamus SL package contains the following:
* A new 600 page manual.
* Three program disks
and eight standard modules:
* Clipboard Module
* Page Module
* Frame Module
* Text Module
* Text Style Module
* Line Module
* Raster Area Module
* Document Converter
We have also decided to bundle two additional modules (for a limited
time only) with your Calamus SL package.
* PKS Write
* Raster Generator
Further, we will also bundle two AGFA Compugraphic font families with
Calamus SL; specifically CG Times and CG Triumvirate. (Note: For those
that already own these fonts, we will provide you with equivalent value
fonts instead.)
While the interface and command structure are essentially unchanged from
earlier versions, the standard elements have been greatly expanded.
Calamus SL contains dozens of new features and powerful enhancements:
* Above all else, The ability to accept modules, internal or 3rd party;
* The ability to process and pre-process large passages of text with
speed and precision.
* Extended raster control with freely definable raster angles and
widths. Intensity and contrast can now be corrected, while an
integral histogram allows you to optimise an image for your output
device.
* The PKS-Write Text Editor provides standard wordprocessing functions
plus the ability to edit layout information.
* The addition of Cache and Virtual Memory speeds up and extends memory-
dependent functions.
* Create hundreds of macros, each assigned to a definable key binding
which can be saved and automatically installed in each work session.
* Open up to seven documents at one time allowing cut & paste to your
new scrolling clipboard.
* Create and assign master pages (style sheets).
* Create and save text style lists.
* Create registration and crop marks for overlay and finishing work.
* Expand, compress and skew text.
* Rotate and mirror frames.
* Control frame placement and size to 7 decimal places.
* Print parts of pages (tiling).
* Define more than 16 million colors and save in color lists.
* Set units of measurement for pages, fonts and lines.
* Choose from three frame display modes; Transparent, Opaque and
Inverted.
* Align frames to other frames.
* Define vertical alignment settings.
Upgrades
Currently, more than a dozen modules and scores of drivers are available
for use with Calamus SL. We will publicize the availability of new
modules, drivers and upgrades through our normal Customer Support
channels, as well as through periodic mailings to our registered users.
Calamus SL has a suggested retail price of US $795.00. We do take into
consideration your previous purchase. Calamus 1.09N retails for US
$299.95, a difference of approximately US $500.00.
Our upgrade charge to our REGISTERED 1.09N customers is US $200.00
which includes the new manual and program as well as the AGFA
Compugraphic fonts and modules as indicated on the preceding page. Our
personal commitment for 1992 as a company, is to offer unprecedented
VALUE and SUPPORT to our customers.
Modules
We currently have three modules available for separate purchase, as part
of our decision to offer you "WYNIWYG"; Speed Line (auto-tracer) Module,
Color Separation Module and Vector Graphic Editor Module.
Speed Line Auto-Tracer
Speed Line brings Monochrome Auto-tracing to Calamus converting
illustrations into vector graphics. It automatically creates vectors
utilizing (Bezier) curves, lines and areas. The simplified user
interface offers several optimizing functions to enable you to define
line, angle and pixel correction together with conversion options for
Bezier curves and line art. The Speed Line Auto-tracer converts a
raster graphic to a vector graphic within seconds, which can then be
modified by any of the existing Calamus drawings tools, particularly
those contained in the Vector Graphic module or Outline Art. Your cost
US $49.95.
Color Separation
Our color separation module allows you to define separation filters,
including the definition of undercolor removal and adornment (spot
color). This module allows the use of CYMK, CMY and IHS models, as well
as the capability to support new models such as Pantone, HKS and
Truematch, once they become available. Your cost for this module is US
$49.95.
Vector Graphic Editor
Our Vector Editor allows the creation and editing of monochrome or color
vector graphics, editing of polylines for irregular text flow and much
much more. I have enclosed a few snap shots of the many features. This
is the perfect internal tool for editing of auto-traced graphics. You
can join sub-paths, distort and freely rotate all elements or even apply
different colors to every vector graphic part. Your cost for this
module is US $99.95.
Please, place your order for Calamus SL NOW as well as ordering any of
the three additional modules you may require. Orders can be sent in
Email to ISD along with your Visa or Mastercard number, by telephone at
(416) 479-1880 or by mailing in your money order to:
ISD Marketing, Inc.,
2800 John Street, Unit # 15
Markham, Ontario
Canada L3R 0E2
Expect 3 new modules to become available within the next 60 days
including Dataformer, (both raster and vector), Mount & Print and Job
List.
TURBO 030 from Fast Technology
I am pleased to announce the release of the new TURBO030 board designed
and built by Jim Allen of Fast Technology. I have had the pleasure of
working closely with Jim over these past months, testing the TURBO030
board with Calamus, Calamus SL, DynaCADD, Cranach Studio and more. The
result is truly amazing. In fact, I am taking this one step further and
have formed an association with Mr. Allen in order to offer this product
directly to my own customers.
TURBO030 performs as if specifically designed for Mega ST DynaCADD/
Calamus owners... and it was. For those of you using our products
professionally, it becomes very easy to justify the cost of the TURBO030
board based on the obvious and immediate increase in productivity. I
have been examining this issue from all sides, based upon my own
knowledge of the market. Taking into consideration the investment you
have already made in your system i.e., Mega ST4, SM124, Moniterm or ISAC
board and associated monitors, an investment none of us have any wish to
forfeit, the TURBO030, in my opinion, is a natural upgrade path.
The TURBO030 offers a substantial increase in speed=productivity, while
preserving your previous investment.
Using the TURBO030, screen redraws in Calamus are instant. The
Printer.CDK, for example, heads for the SLM605 in about 5 seconds while
DynaCADD can repaint the T20 Tigershark in about 3 seconds flat instead
of 72 seconds. If time is money to you, this board is a MUST!!
The TURBO030 is a complete MegaST system enhancement. Using a 68030
processor running at 40 Mhz, and an optional (US $299.95) 68882 FPU math
coprocessor running at 50 or 60Mhz, the TURBO030 provides state-of-the-
art processing speed.
Backing up the 68030 is 4 Megabytes of 32 bit burst mode ram which
REPLACES your MegaST4's 16 bit ram.
Accompanying the 68030 is a standard 68000 chip to ensure complete
software compatibility with older software utilities.
The TURBO030 design is totally ST compatible, so it runs Calamus,
Calamus SL, and DynaCADD without difficulty.
The speed increase, compared to other upgrade options, either from Atari
or other third party developers, is truly impressive.
The suggested retail price of the TURBO030, fully loaded as described
above, is US $1,995.00. For a limited time only, the cost to registered
customers of ISD is US $1,495.00, a savings of $500.00.
For those who are more budget conscious, we have also arranged a saving
on Jim's second board configuration, specifically, the 40 Mhz TURBO030,
equipped with a Static Ram Cache which will bring your system up to TT
speed. The suggested retail price of this board is US $1,195.00. To
all our registered customers, this board is only US $995.00, a savings
of $200.00.
Note: It is not recommended that you install this board yourself.
Either make arrangements to have this done by your local Atari Dealer or
we can have it done here, for Canadian customers, or at Fast Technology
for US customers, for a flat fee of $100.00. Please allow up to 6 weeks
for delivery. However, if you currently own a T16, you can simply
remove the T16 and insert the TURBO030 into the socket.
* ORDER FORM *
CALAMUS SERIAL NUMBER________________________
NAME __________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________
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COUNTRY _________________________POSTAL CODE / ZIP CODE _______________
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SIGNATURE _____________________________________________________________
US $ CDN $
Upgrade to Calamus SL $200.00 $229.00
Vector Line Art Editor Module $99.95 $115.00
Speed Line Autoⁿtrace Module $49.95 $55.00
Color Separation Module $49.95 $55.00
The Guide to Calamus Desktop Publishing $29.95 $34.95
Outline Art SPECIAL PROMOTION
(ends Feb. 28/92) $149.95 $169.95
Vector Clip Art Library (all 3 sets) $99.95 $119.95
The Calamus Font Editor PROMOTION $49.95 $59.95
Fast Technology's 40 mhz TURBO 030 $1495.00 $1695.00
Fully loaded
Fast Technology 40 mhz TURBO 030 $995.00 $1155.00
Static Ram Cache 68030
AGFA Compugraphic Fonts. SPECIAL (ends Feb. 28/92) BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE
Ontario residents, please add 8% Sales tax. Canadian customers please
include 7% GST