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Utilities Updates: ATM; FileFreak; GFormat; DNSTran; LW datestamp patch; MassTransit; QuickConvert; more

Utilities Updates: ATM; FileFreak; GFormat; DNSTran; LW datestamp patch; MassTransit; QuickConvert; more

CNET staff
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Adobe Type Manager Light (ATM) 4.6.2 is out.

File Freak 3.3 allows the user to list, open or move files based on dynamic search criteria. This release includes a built-in hot key, faster launch time under Mac OS X, a meta data editor, the ability to ignore items in the trash, it allows dragging into folders, and adds several bug fixes.

GFormat 1.0 formats disks in a number of formats. If the chosen format is HFS (or MacOS Extended Format), then the user can choose what allocation block size to use on the disk.

DNSTran 1.4 speeds DNS lookups (IP to domain name) in server log files. It now reads Zip and BZip2 compressed log files, in addition to GZip. The newline format for translated logs can be configured to Mac, DOS, or Linux. Also, the input file can now be deleted after translation if desired.

LaserWriter 8 Datestamp Patch 8.3.4 forces the LaserWriter printer driver to print the user, date and time the page was printed, the number of pages and the title of the document on to the bottom of every page printed. The patch also disables the 'Copies' field in the print dialog so that only a single copy can be printed.

MassTransit 4.0 is a high speed file transfer and remote proofing utility. This release adds a Web client, cross-platform compression, unicode file name support, SOCKS proxy support, and more.

QuickConvert 1.1.2 is a batch-based creator and file type code converter with a favorites menu. This is a bug fix release and also includes improvements to QuickEdit.

SpeedApp 2.1.1 launches applications by typing part of their name. This is a bug fix release.

Outlook Email Archive 2.3 archives OE 5 email messages and attachments. This release now detects the class of email, it writes additional fields when using text file or tab-text file, and when a new tab-text file is created, the first record is the list of the labels fields. Also, the template for FileMaker Pro is now called Email DB, is available as "Freeware", and is completely modifiable.

BTV Pro 5.0.1 is a utility to view, capture, and edit video. This release fixes a bug that caused on the first movie opened to output to FireWire, is can capture video is the input window is obscured, and it adds new options for capturing a single frame and keyboard shortcuts.

Interface Viewer 1.1 quickly previews Finder themes or Kaleidoscope schemes. This version adds enable and disable functions, and several other interface improvements.

iBeatTime 2.1 is an internet time utility with skin support. This version supports daylight saving time, GMT is now correct, and it adds an updated preferences layout.

Troi Coding Plugin 1.6 adds powerful encryption and coding functions to FileMaker. This update was tested and works with FileMaker Pro 5.5 and Mac OS X. The OS X version of the plug-in can work on any Mac from OS 8 through X.

WeatherMan 1.0b7 grabs weather conditions and forecast data from National Weather Service. This release now updates city information while the download progresses, and it fixes several bugs.

MU Code 2.0.1 converts ASCII pictures to MUSHcode. This is a bug fix release.

Talking Steve 1.1 is from MacHack 2001: With it, Steve Jobs pops up on your desktop to criticize and insult you. Includes source code.

BridgeIt FireWire to SCSI converter firmware update v301 is the latest firmware revision for this device. After the update, BIT should support a full chain of 7 SCSI devices.

VueScan 7.1.3 is an alternate film scanner driver. It adds improved color fidelity when scanning film, support for Storm ScanPRO IIe (OEM version of UMAX PowerLook II), and it reduces clipping in dark parts of scan on Minolta Scan Elite.

SilverFast SE Umax 5.2.0r05 is the latest version of this scanner driver. It adds support for the Astra 600 S, Astra 1200 S, Astra 1220 S, Astra 6450 (US only), Vista S 12, Powerlook I, and Powerlook II.