CHAPARRAL SOFTWARE RELEASES EZxslt 1.5.1 UPDATE Submitted: 2003-12-12 12:31:42 by Russell Kohn www.chapsoft.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12, 2003 - Chaparral Software & Consulting Services, Inc. announced today the release and immediate availability of an updated version of EZxslt. WHAT IS EZxslt? EZxslt 1.5 simplifies the generation of Microsoft Word and Rich Text Format documents using data stored in FileMaker Pro 6 databases. EZxslt 1.5 provides powerful capabilities that support tables, headers, footers, and finer control over the generated output. The table support provided in EZxslt 1.5 now allows FileMaker Pro users to easily create flexible, multiple-column cell-based reports and forms. WHAT IS NEW IN THIS VERSION EZxslt 1.5.1 is a maintenance release that fixes some bugs introduced in 1.5 and improves performance for source documents with embedded graphics. Specific changes include: Fixed a problem where an extraneous space character would appear before data elements. Fixed a bug where raw RTF codes would sometimes appear before merge data. Documents with OLE_LINK elements in source are now properly handled. The Show Results window now opens and displays the Unicode xslt results properly on OS X systems. Several performance improvements, especially for documents with embedded graphics. Added processing stage messages to progress bar. Fixed the About EZxslt menu to display properly on all platforms. REQUIREMENTS & AVAILABILITY EZxslt 1.5 is available immediately for Windows and Macintosh platforms with licensing starting at $129.95 and upgrades starting at $29.95. The EZxslt 1.5.1 update is free to current EZxslt 1.5 customers. EZxslt requires FileMaker Pro 6.0v4,and works with a large range of Microsoft Word versions on both Windows and Macintosh platforms. About Chaparral Software (www.chapsoft.com) EZxslt is a product of Chaparral Software & Consulting Services, Inc., a privately held corporation based in Calabasas, California, that has been providing custom database consulting and programming services since 1986. Chaparral provides consulting services, publishes leading FileMaker Pro developer utilities including Brushfire and EZxslt, and offers specialized XML training classes.. About FileMaker, Inc. (www.filemaker.com) FileMaker is a leading provider to the growing Web-publishing and workgroup database markets. FileMaker software lets departments and teams create databases to manage and track projects, assets and people. Its award-winning FileMaker line of database software provides relational power, instant and custom Web publishing and legendary ease-of-use. FileMaker, Inc. is the database software subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL). Contact Russell Kohn, President Chaparral Software & Consulting Services, Inc. 22231 Mulholland Hwy, Suite 213A Calabasas, CA 91302 1-818-225-1247 [email protected] http://www.chapsoft.com ©2003 Chaparral Software & Consulting Services, Inc. All rights reserved. "Brushfire" and "EZxslt" are a trademarks of Chaparral Software & Consulting Services, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.