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Richard, HiResQFX is an image processing, special effects and digital photocomposition program that operates directly (and quickly!) on the Truevision Targa, Targa+ and ATVista graphics boards. You can edit high-resolution images (in RAM + virtual disk operations using PharLap). Max. file size is theoretically 32Kx32K pixels at 32 bits. Multiple windows allow cut & paste transfer from file to file. Alpha channel is fully supported, and HiResQFX has a cpmplete set of masking tools. Features include color correction (color and contrast controls), special effects (glows, emboss, posterize, remap colors, sharpen, blur, shadows, transparency, scaling, etc. It supports the Wacom pressure-sensitive stylus for soft edge & hard edge airbrushing, and various other paint or retouch functions. Other tools include color ramps & spreads, multiple undo/redo, batch operation, user-definable filters, and an object-based DRAW mode, with lines, bezier curves, ovals, etc. The Draw objects can be created, then scaled, rotated skewed, repositioned, etc. before placing into the raster file. All onjects can be filled with solid colors, ramps, bitmap images, etc. with variable transparency. Targa/Targa+ version lists for $1000; ATVista 4M version lists for $1250. The product is commonly available from Truevision dealers. Version 3.0 is shipping for both platforms. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates