New Version of DRAWings Available Next Month

Jan 16, 2008

DRAWstitch Ltd. recently announced that a new version of its DRAWings embroidery software will be available Feb. 14, 2008. DRAWings 4, an upgraded version of the old software, includes enhancements and new features such as a built-in designer, which includes tools that help users draw ideas into 3D embroidery results in real time, while the software interactively regenerates all embroidery parameters; a new Import Stitch Files feature, which allows the user to keep the design as is or convert it partially into graphic (vector); complete Hoop designer; multi-processing abilities; and a free upgrade to the new Wings' modular version 2.50

DRAWings 4 is compatible with Windows Vista, and is available through DRAWstitch Ltd. and selected partners. Existing Corel DRAWings PRO users can upgrade to the new version for $299 and existing Corel DRAWings Standard users can upgrade for $999.

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