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SafahatXT Arabic XTension to QuarkXPress

SafahatXT is an XTension to QuarkXPress that allows the use of the Arabic language in XPress. SafahatXT is an entry level Arabic desktop publishing solution, developed by Layout Ltd., makers of ArabicXT, the leading Arabic DTP solution providers.

Use the power of QuarkXPress in Arabic

SafahatXT allows you to use the professional features of QuarkXPress in Desktop publishing, of which, ease of use, versatile document creating tools, sophisticated typographic controls, and high end color separation and output options.

No special requirements

SafahatXT does not require an Arabised Operating System, or any special language kits. All the right to left requirements are built into the XTension, and therefore it is system independent, making it the ideal solution for multi-lingual publishers.

SafahatXT uses the powerful and industry standard Arabic engine of ArabicXT™, the most popular and professional Arabic DTP solution today. Like ArabicXT, it benefits from hundreds of professional Arabic fonts, and all documents created with SafahatXT can be opened and modified using ArabicXT.

ADB & USB versions available

SafahatXT is available in ADB versions as well as USB versions, which is compatible with the new Apple machines, such as the
iMAC, and the new G3s.

The Company

Within the 10 years since it was established, Layout Ltd. has become one of the leading Arabic developers worldwide (PC Magazine Middle & Near East).

Established in 1989, Layout is a solution-oriented company, emphasising development and adaptation of systems and software for the international market. In particular, Layout specializes in non-Latin languages.

Situated in Beirut, Lebanon, Layout's mission is to offer Arabic desktop publishers efficient and professional solutions on both Macintosh and PC platforms. Through proactive thinking and diligence, Layout has raised Arabic DTP technology to the same
high standards as Western languages.

Hardware requirements

Macintosh 68k or PowerPC 10 MB RAM 50 MB of free disk space

Software requirements

Mac OS version 7.1 or later

Features

* Write Arabic text directly inside QuarkXPress.

* Import/Export Arabic text from popular word processors from
both, Mac and Windows platforms.

* Automatic Ligature selection on Arabic characters allowing
2 and 3 characters to form a single ligature.

* Flip document layout, that automatically flips a complete page
layout from right to left or left to right, ideal for creating bilingual
documents.

* Place Arabic text in Latin boxes, which is ideal for adding some
Arabic text to Latin documents. This feature can also be used to
export Arabic text to Latin applications such as Freehand™,
Illustrator™ and Adobe Photoshop™

* Automatic Arabic page numbering for facing pages long documents.

* Search & Replace multi-lingual text.

* Change text font and styles and preserve language.

* Create Arabic justified text with possibility of adding manual
kashidas.

* Starter pack Arabic fonts included with each package.

* QuarkXPress International English version 3.32 included with
each package.

* Upgrade SafahatXT to a full ArabicXT package at AramediA.

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