Hetman is primarily targeted at power users who spend long hours working on computer regularly. Hetman makes this time much more productive and pleasant.

SoftAge has anticipated supporting all major operating systems from very beginning. The Windows version is first to be released, with Linux, Mac OS X and possibly others to follow.

The development environment and vast amount of open source libraries available allow SoftAge to respond to users’ feedback and promptly incorporate suggested features into future releases.

Hetman has Open API and was designed to allow adding new features quickly and easily.

A fully functional EAP version 1.0 is available to public at http://www.myhetman.com. Product registration is only US$19.00 and may be completed on product’s web site.

SoftAge, based in Kiev, Ukraine, develops software that enhances productivity, offering new user interface standards.

Pantone process color guide is a useful tool for maintaining your desired color image. This guide contains CMYK values for more than 3,000 colors which allow you to see printing color that most accurately matches your desired color. Also, guide shows how color is affected by different types of paper your image might be printed on.

Here are some helpful tips you must always remember when preparing files for full color printing to maximize printing quality of your designs. First, ensure that resolution is at least 300 dpi. Then, set up your file in CMYK instead of later converting it to CMYK. Next, check CMYK % values against a Pantone book. Also, convert files by yourself instead of letting printer to do it for you. Finally, try using a calibrated monitor and colors within CMYK color space.

Using color in printing is said to increase readership and information retention. And, to understand difference between various color formats and learn to use appropriate tools other than your eyes to define colors will allow you to avoid common mistakes which can be a graphic designer’s worst nightmare.