Dear BookDrive users,
We've just released the newest BookDrive Capture 5.5 and BookDrive Editor Pro 5.0 software in the beginning of 2012. It's the newest and the best version of Capture and Editor Pro software yet.
What's new in 2012 release?
Capture 5.5
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Scan as PDF or TIFF
New export tool built-in so that you can export your files as single-page or multi-page PDF or TIFF files right in Capture program. -
PDF/A support
Create output as ISO 19005-1 compliant PDF/A document, a format well-suited to long-term archiving and preservation. -
Remember last setting
Your preferences used in last session such as file destination, etc. are now auto-saved to minimize your setup time. -
Hardlock USB dongle
Use USB dongle to unlock the software and easily move between computers instead of complicated software activation.
Editor Pro 5.0
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New export tool
New and improved export tool lets you easily output files as single-page, multi-page TIFF, PDF or PDF/A. -
PDF/A support
Create output as ISO 19005-1 compliant PDF/A document, a format well-suited to long-term archiving and preservation. -
Improved page sequencing
The program is smarter at sorting and putting images with suffix (such as _L or _R) and complicated filenames in the right order accurately. -
Page count
Shows total number of files in each chapter to be edited so that you can organize your project more conveniently. -
Take name of original files
You have additional option in how to name your files. This option allows Editor to make enhancements to the images while preserving the file names as originals. -
Hardlock USB dongle
Use USB dongle to unlock the software and easily move between computers instead of complicated software activation.
How to upgrade?
Purchase in 2011 afterwards
If you have purchased your BookDrive in 2011, you will receive the dongle free of charge. Please contact either Atiz directly or the seller from which you've purchased your system to receive your dongle.
Purchase prior to 2011
If you have purchased your BookDrive during 2006 and 2010, you can still update your software to Capture 5.1 and Editor Pro 4.3.8 (last pre-dongle release) free of charge.
We've been providing free software updates to BookDrive customers since 2006. The functionality offered by our original software that came in 2006 vs. what we offer today 2012 (6 years later) is uncomparable.
In the recent releases, we've added some cool new features such as Instant crop, Instant rotate, Live view, as well as ability to use the latest Canon EOS cameras, to name a few. We hope you've enjoyed those.
So you don't really need to upgrade if you are already happy with such version. But if you want the new functionalities in Capture 5.5 and Editor Pro 5.0 (post-dongle release), the cost to upgrade is USD500 per license per software.
You can purchase the dongle either from Atiz (email info@atiz.com) or from your seller. Accepted methods of payment are wire transfer and credit card (through Paypal).
FAQs
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How will future upgrades be handled using the dongle and cost?
If you upgrade Capture software, the dongle you receive will be able to unlock current and future versions of Capture 5 such as, v5.5, v5.6, v5.7, and so on that we release throughout 2012.
Likewise with Editor, the dongle you receive will be able to unlock current and future versions of Editor 5 such as v5.0, v5.1 and later throughout 2012.
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Will you continue to support upgrades for units older than 2011?
Yes. Customers who bought any BookDrive back from 2006 still can upgrade to this 2012 release.
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If we are happy with the way our system runs....no need to upgrade to dongle?
No need to upgrade if you are happy with the current functionalities of the software and don't need the new features available with the 2012 release such as built-in export tool, PDF/A support for example.
If the improvements in Capture v5.5 and Editor v5.0 are not compelling enough for you, you may decide to upgrade later when Capture v5.6 or Editor v5.1 come out and have new improvements that you deem compelling.
But if you think you will end up upgrading anyway, why wait? After all, the cost is going to be the same ($500 per software) whenever you decide to upgrade. Upgrade now and benefit now.