Soft Solutions releases PDF Direct version 2, the 4D plug-in that provides automated PDF creation directly from within 4D.

Atlanta, GA ---- May 2, 2003 ---- Soft Solutions releases PDF Direct 2.0, the 4D plug-in that provides automated PDF creation directly from within 4D. Version 2 provides compatibility with 4D 6.8, 4D 2003, Macintosh OS X and all Windows platforms.

Through PDF Direct, 4D programmers and end-users can enjoy full PDF creation capabilities seamlessly integrated within any 4D database. Providing an identical command set between Windows and Macintosh 4D applications, PDF Direct simplifies automated PDF creation from 4D. Portable Document Format (PDF) is the most commonly used document format in the world and the most widely used format for viewing on-line documentation. Using PDF Direct, Developers can programmatically name and deliver any 4D Print job, with appropriate specifications, into a PDF file. The PDF format has great appeal when a hard copy is not required for the intended readers. With the predominance of email and Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader, attaching a PDF document to an email transmission is universally appealing because of it’s speed and thrift.

PDF Direct supports color, grayscale and, in general, preserves the creator’s document with no loss of definition regardless of the reader’s computer platform. Adobe Systems, Incorporated, the creator of the PDF format, provides Acrobat PDFWriter, a PDF Printer Driver for both the Windows and Mac OS operating systems. Like any print driver, PDFWriter can be manually chosen through the operating system tools available (Windows Printer Directory and Mac OS Chooser). Once chosen, any user can directly print to a PDF output format. Acrobat PDFWriter is a requirement for Windows applications and Macintosh applications prior to Macintosh OS X.

PDF Direct 2.0 Developer licenses are $249 per platform or $449 for both platforms. Upgrade licensing is $175 per platform. For more information, please visit http://www.softsinc.com/pdfdirect.html or call Soft Solutions at 770.457.9400 or 888.447.4448 within the USA.About Soft Solutions

About Soft Solutions

Soft Solutions, Inc. is an Atlanta-based company that produces business-to-business software products and services. Signature products include 4-Sight Fax and PowerTrax(R) Pro for the manufacturer rep industry. Soft Solutions can be reached by e-mail at sales@softsinc.com or by telephone at 770.457.9400 or 888.447.4448 within North America. The 4-Sight Fax website is located at http://www.4sightfax.com.