Calamus SL

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Automation

An integrated macro recorder can record nearly every available function and assign recorded work to a keystroke.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

Company status

The maker's price list displays the notice “Company closed”.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

Downloads

Downloads for Calamus SL 2015 R4, SL 2006 R8, and SL 2003 R3 require the matching paid matchcode; the site lists the lite edition and manuals among free downloads.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

Editing

The maker says users can edit text, image, and vector data within a document layout and mask frames.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

Modular design

Calamus SL has a modular architecture with optional modules that add functions according to the user's needs.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

PDF import module

The Calipso 3 PRO module imports PDF documents with editable images, vector graphics, and text.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

PostScript import

The maker says the Calipso module imports PostScript data from other applications as editable content.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

Print output

Calamus SoftRipping uses the same routines for screen and printer or typesetter output, and supports mixed raster types on one page, including FM raster.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

Product type

Calamus SL is a frame based layout system for publishing with integrated text, image, and vector editing tools.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

Security

The price list says customer data is basically transferred via a secure SSL connection.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

Support

The maker provides manuals, a support area, a forum, and a bug report link.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

Trial

The maker advertises a 30 days free trial for the Calamus LE Lite Edition.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

Typography

The maker describes micro and macro typographical functions and an integrated text editor called EDDIE.calamus.net · read 30 Sep 2026

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