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May 7, 2009
novaPDF - Windows 7 PDF creator
novaPDF 6.3 was tested and is fully compatible with Windows 7 RC (version 6.1.7100).
The fact that novaPDF works with the release candidate version means that it will be for sure compatible with the final release of Windows 7. This way early adopters will be able to continue to use novaPDF to create PDF files on Windows 7 too.
You can download the Windows 7 compatible version here: novaPDF Desktop | novaPDF Server | Developer Tools.
April 7, 2009
novaPDF v 6.3, with PDF/A support
novaPDF v 6.3 was released today, one major improvement being the fact that it creates PDF/A-1b (RGB) compliant PDF files.
Main changes and enhancements since the release of version 6.2:
- New: novaPDF can create now PDF/A-1b (RGB) compliant PDF files
- Update: Optimized speed for PDF overlay process
- Update: added a new parameter to the WaitForNovaEvent function in novaPDF SDK and novaPDF OEM
- Fix: Correction for 8-bit bitmaps conversion (when printing emf files)
- Fix: removed the Register button and register text from the novaPDF SDK printer
- Fix: Corrected a problem with temporary licensing for site licenses
- Fix: Crashes occurred when using some specific images as watermarks
- Fix: corrected bug in PDF overlay (when page mediabox was set in Pages dictionary)
- Fix: corrected an error when printing files with big path or file name)
- Fix: Corrected cross-ref-table format (20 bytes)
- Fix: fixed a bug in extended save dialog
- Fix: corrected "Show Save As dialog" option on x64 systems when printing from Win32 applications
The new version can be downloaded here: novaPDF Desktop | novaPDF Server | Developer Tools.
February 25, 2009
novaPDF v 6.2 released!
novaPDF v 6.2 was released today.
Main changes and enhancements since the release of version 6.1:
- Added "Stay on Top" option for the "Extended Save" and "Select profile" dialog windows
- Added "Security" options in the "Change Options" window (shown when using Extended Save)
- Corrected behavior when printing specific images from Google Chrome (32-bit bitmaps with alpha channel)
- When printing from Crystal Reports the name of the PDF will not include "Crystal Reports - " anymore
- Optimized the PDF merging process (append/insert) for multiple print jobs
- Network sources are now accepted when selecting PDF files to overlay with
- Added ASP.NET and Java samples for novaPDF SDK
To see a list of all the features please visit the Features page.
We have also updated the Developer Tools to version 6.2
January 30, 2009
novaPDF v 6.1 released!
novaPDF v 6.1 was released today.
Main changes and enhancements since the release of version 6.0:
- Added a Change Options button on the Advanced Save window that offers shortcuts to setting Document information, Graphics options and Email information
- Added font embedding options in novaPDF Lite
- Added informational page in the start menu group (describes how to create pdf, register novaPDF, and contact options)
- Added silent cancel printing (when pressing cancel from a Save As dialog printing stops immediately without other notices)
- New character allowed in PDF filename (&)
- Fixed image conversion (monochrome, grayscale, downsample) when printing from Internet Explorer
- Corrected append PDF files error on x64 systems
- Fixed crash on Vista x64 when closing Printing Preferences
- Fixed import profiles error (novaPDF OEM)
- Fixed automatic registration from command line (novaPDF OEM)
- Corrected string parameters for watermark functions (novaPDF SDK)
To see a list of all the features please visit the Features page.
We have also updated the Developer Tools to version 6.1
December 2, 2008
novaPDF v 6.0 (final) was released!
The final version of novaPDF 6 was released.
Download it here: novaPDF 6
Compared to the previous major version (v5), novaPDF 6 introduces several new features, fixes and enhancements, such as:
- Added option to append content to an existing PDF file
- Added option to insert content in an existing PDF file
- PDF Overlay option added
- New option to "Create temporary profile for each printing job"
- It's now possible to Show Select Profile dialog when printing
- New Extended Save dialog added
For any questions, suggestions or comments about this release contact us at support@novapdf.com
Notice to novaPDF v5 users: novaPDF v6 will be installed separately so your other version will not be affected.
November 18, 2008
novaPDF v 6.0 BETA was released!
The public beta release of novaPDF v6 is now ready for testing. This version is intended for testing purposes only, not for production use.
Download the latest version here:
novaPDF Professional Desktop v6 | novaPDF Professional Server v6
Main changes and enhancements in novaPDF v6 BETA:
- Added option to append content to an existing PDF file
- Added option to insert content in an existing PDF file
- PDF Overlay option added
- New option to "Create temporary profile for each printing job"
- It's now possible to Show Select Profile dialog when printing
- New Extended Save dialog added
Users of novaPDF 6 Beta are encouraged to report any bugs, issues or errors at support@novapdf.com
Notice to novaPDF v5 users: novaPDF v6 Beta will be installed separately so your other version will not be affected.
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