History Version 9

2018-12-03 – Version 9.5 (Build 8203)

Problems fixed:

Fixed a problem with OPI Information for TIFF images (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with display of font styles in the Quick Access Palette (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with PDF export with TIFF images that couldn’t be loaded (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with PDF export in the NWP server process [#2152]
Fixed a problem with PDF export in the PDF/X-3 Format [#2152]
Fixed a problem with importing PDFs
Fixed a problem with exporting XML files (writing permission missing)

Improvements:

Impoved import of polygons in InDesign IDML
When opening documents of newer program versions, the version with which the document was created is displayed. (VD, VN)

New features:

New dialog to display data protection rules [#2122]

2018-03-05 – Version 9.5 (Build 8202)

Changes:

Sort the results of WebDrive queries using the parameters “nwp_sort_field” and “nwp_sort_order”. (VN)

Problems fixed:

Fixed a crash in connection with layers [#2080]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a crash in connection with Bar codes on Mac OS X [#2075]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a crash when importing TIFF images with an OPI tag. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with a possible image offset of half a point when exporting PDF/X-4 [VHD-01]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with color profiles in the PDF export in connection with the ScriptEngine
Fixed a problem with PDF export with images linked from an Internet drive/VivaCloud [#2098]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with display of shortcut commands in the menu with the “Neutral Interface Design” on Mac OS X [#2074]. (VD)

Improvements:

The Quicklook module on Mac OS X is now part of the program. (VD, VN)
Copy and Paste in connection with locked layers [#2081]. (VD, VN)
With some PDF/X documents an unnecessary conversion was made during PDF export that could lead to loss of quality.
Extension of the ScriptEngine with the new options for changing the settings “Embed All Used Fonts” and “Disable System Fonts”.
Display Arabic Text from right to left in multi-column text objects [#2099]. (VD, VN)

2017-12-01 – Version 9.5 (Build 8197)

Changes:

New functions and support for FTP Proxies
Improved Login dialog for virtual drives. [#2069]

Problems fixed:

Fixed a problem with saving documents in the VivaCloud. (VD, VN)
Fixed a crash when scrolling or navigating [#2070]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with PDF Export in connection with layers [#2061]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with flattening transparencies in PDFs that were placed in a document as an image. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with paths in virtual drives (VivaCloud). (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with rendering EPS images in the PDF export (Windows 32 Bit Version only). (VN)
Fixed a crash when importing XML objects with images. (VN)
Fixed a problem with the dynamic font update while the program is running. (VD, VN)

2017-09-29 – Version 9.5 (Build 8191)

Summary:

This update is absolutely necessary if you want to use the program under macOS 10.13.
This update is absolutely necessary if you want to use the program under Windows XP.

2017-07-21 – Version 9.5 (Build 8188)

Problems fixed:

Fixed a problem with printing with an offset [#2046]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with duplication of Alias pages [#2045]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with updating the Pages palette in XML files [#2043,#VHD-193]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with updating the Module palette in XML files [#2044,#VHD-195]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with exporting TIFF files. This problem was partly responsible for for a bad screen display of TIFF files. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with the setting for automatic linking of text frames in the XML import.(VD, VN)
Fixed a crash with settings for text object columns in the Preferences [#2040]. (VD, VN)

Changes:

Change in the setting for automatic text frames and grid are now only possible in new documents.(VD)

Improvements:

IDML import in relation to non-printable objects [#2049]. (VD, VN)
IDML import in relation to color blends/gradients that refer to unavailable colors [#2047]. (VD, VN)
IDML import in relation to taking over the setting for automatic text frame linking. (VD, VN)

2017-07-04 – Version 9.5 (Build 8187)

Summary:

Official Release of Version 9.5 (VD, VN, VI, VP)
The update is free of charge for all users of 9.0
All 9.0 license files or license codes can be used for 9.5
This update is optional, but strongly recommended, since as well as including new functions it offers many improvements and bugfixes.
Important Notice: The file format has changed between 9.0 and 9.5. This means that you can not open documents that are saved with 9.5 in Version 9.0.

User Interface

Identical Interfaces for dialogs and palettes. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Multiple workspaces for sorting the different palettes on the monitor. (VD, VN)
Documents are shown as tabs. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
The program shows a tool tip with the file path when the mouse is positioned over the tab window title. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Open the parent folder of the document by right clicking the document tab. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Variable sizes for sizing handles to support gestures on touch screens. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
The Quick Access palette is now available in the Free Edition and the Demo version. (VD, VN)
Show the PDF version number in the Quick Access palette. (VD, VN, VI, VP)

Objects:

Show/hide individual objects using the Layers palette. (VD, VN)
Lock/Unlock objects using the Layers palette. (VD, VN)
Import SVG images as native objects. (VD, VN)

Images:

Import BMP images. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Intelligent image replacement: Keep the image crop when updating the same image with different resolutions, providing the image has the same file name. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Show the PDF version number in the Quick Access palette. (VD, VN, VI, VP)

Text:

Import text files by Drag & Drop. (VD, VN)
Improved RTF Import (Support for Small Caps, All Caps, Superior and Inferior). (VD, VN)
Support for the new Duden Version 3.2.2. (VD, VN)

Miscellaneous:

Extended color management with screen proof and tool tip for the color management in the program preferences. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Supplies the example documents via the VivaCloud. The example documents are therefore downloaded when they are opened. This may take a little while depending on the file size and Internet connection. (VD, VN)
Registration via the HTTPS protocol. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
The MathML AddIn is now available in the Free Edition and the Demo version. (VD, VN)
Additional storage of object notes in XML as user info. (VD, VN)

Output:

New and partly improved management of templates for printing and export including saving a file in the Preferences folder. (VD, VN)

PDF Export:

Extensive improvements in handling color profiles. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
New features for treating colors when using color profiles. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Improvements for black-and-white (1-Bit) and grayscale images. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Support of color management also for thumbnails (images for which no image file is available). (VD, VN, VI, VP)
New PDF hint when a user disregards warnings for missing or modified images [#1900]. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
New warning message when attempting to save the PDF file in invalid paths [#2027]. (VD, VN, VI, VP)

2016-12-12 – Version 9.0 (Build 8109)

Summary:

This update is essential if you want to print .

Problems fixed:

Fixed a problem with printing. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with printing of positions/scale of small page sizes [#1912]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with importing IDML [#1933]. (VD, VN)

2016-12-01 – Version 9.0 (Build 8108)

Summary:

This update is recommended if you use the option “Virtual/Web Drives” or the VivaNWP Designer .

Problems fixed:

Fixed a problem with a combination of Arabic and Roman text [#1917]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with printing of positions/scale of small page sizes [#1912]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem importing PDFs/AI from a web drive [#1932]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with interchanged mirror settings (hor./vert.) importing images from a VivaXML file. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with saving the preview for objects in a VivaXML file [#1905]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem in VivaNWP forms/templates (IP) where a line break was inserted although the rule defines that the only object in the line should not be output. (VN)
Fixed a problem in VivaNWP forms/templates (IP) where a Script was not saved as a data source for an XML object [#1911]. (VN)

Changes:

Remove the function “Import Table” from the Free Edition [#1919]. (VD, VN)

2016-09-01 – Version 9.0 (Build 8105)

Summary:

This update is strongly recommended for printing functions.

Problems fixed:

Fixed a problem with sizing when printing. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with layer names that contain square bracketsas default [#1881]. (VN)
Fixed a problem with printing using the option “All Pages” [#1898]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with displaying the bleed for single Alias pages. (VD, VN)

Improvements:

Improved the PDF Export in conjunction with objects having a height/width of “0 mm” [#1895]. (VD, VN)

2016-09-01 – Version 9.0 (Build 8105)

Summary:

This update is strongly recommended for printing functions.

Problems fixed:

Fixed a problem with sizing when printing. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with layer names that contain square bracketsas default [#1881]. (VN)
Fixed a problem with printing using the option “All Pages” [#1898]. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with displaying the bleed for single Alias pages. (VD, VN)

Improvements:

Improved the PDF Export in conjunction with objects having a height/width of “0 mm” [#1895]. (VD, VN)

2016-07-22 – Version 9.0 (Build 8104)

Summary:

This update is strongly recommended if you are embedding images or importing IDML documents.

Problems fixed:

Fixed a problem with importing text fields in conjunction with paragraph rules that have a line width relative to the font size. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with embedded images in conjunction with virtual WebDrives. (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with images in conjunction with the export/printing of documents. (VD, VN)

Improvements:

Improved the information analysis for PDF boxes in conjunction with page rotation. (VD, VN)
Improved the XML/IDML import in conjunction with table column widths. (VD, VN)
Accelerated the XML/IDML import of tables. (VD, VN)
Support for the new Duden module Version 3.2 for 32 and 64 Bit versions. (VD, VN)
Improved transparency in black and white images. (VD, VN)

2016-06-23 – Version 9.0 (Build 8100)

Summary:

This update is strongly recommended if you want to create PDF/X files.
We have altered our Home Page. Full support for Retina monitors (Mac OS X) will for technical reasons only be available with the next free of charge release in July/August 2016. We apologize for this and thank you for your understanding.

Changes:

Disable Update Feature for the Web Edition (VD)
Fixed a problem with printing/PDF Export with missing PDFs/invalid links (VD, VN)
Mark “PDF 2.0” export as pre-release version (VD, VN)
Change the default value for Page Preview Quality (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with PDF/X-1 and PDF/X-3 export (VD, VN)
Change the priority for reading image resolution from images with different image resolution information (VD, VN)
Embedded PDFs for QR and bar codes are stored as PDF/X-1 instead of PDF 1.4. Please note that this change will only affect objects that are created with this version. Older documents will not be optimized or changed (VD, VN)
Change the API AddIn for the Viva ScriptEngine (VD)
Extend the VIVA ScriptEngine to include support for creation and modification of folders and files (VD)
Fixed a problem with printing/PDF Export with OPI information and special characters in folder names (umlauts, accents, etc.) (VD, VN)
Optimizes the import of images from local drives or network volumes (VD, VN)
Updates the screen after printing/export (VD, VN)
Suppress error messages after cancelling the printing process by the user (VD, VN)
Enhancement for stretching rectangle objects with rounded corners (VD, VN)
Optimizes the display of the current page after opening a document that was saved with other screen settings (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with page previews in page layout palette after saving a document with a UHD monitor under Windows (VD, VN)

2016-05-25 – Version 9.0 (Build 8099)

Changing the way of storing preferences and taking over preferences from older versions (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Fixed a problem with VivaXML file format (VD, VN)
Changes for PDF export default values (VD, VN)
Fixed a problem with VivaImpose dialog (VI)
Fixed a problem with saving schema and machine files (VI)
Fixed a problem saving import temples with VivaImpose Auto-Import(VI)
Fixed a problem with installing VivaFileSender Communication Profile with Double-Click from the desktop (VD, VN)

2016-05-07 – Version 9.0 (Build 8098)

Fixed an error with printing under Windows (VD, VN)

2016-05-03 – Version 9.0 (Build 8097)

Changes storing update file in download folder instead of Desktop folder (VD, VN, VI, VP)

2016-05-02 – Version 9.0 (Build 8096)

Fixed problem with PDF and embedded images (VD, VN)
Fixed problem with stretching/resizing picture objects (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Changes to behaviour of Paragraph Indent in combination with Run-Around Objects(VD, VN, VI, VP)
Fixed an error with printing under Mac OS X(VD, VN)

2016-04-22 – Version 9.0 (Build 8095)

Fixed an error in custom hyphenation in server modul (VN)
Fixed a crash on opening documents saved on a different computer/platform with an unavailable color profile (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Fixed an error saving Preflight settings (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Fixed a crash on switching between documents (VD, VN, VI, VP)
Fixed an error with Hi-Res TIFF images in PostScript export(VD, VN, VI, VP)

2016-04-08 – Version 9.0 (Build 8094)

Fixed a crash with Quick Access Palette (VD, NW)
Fixed a problem with application icons under Linux (VD, VN, VI, VP)

2016-04-04 – Version 9.0 (Build 8091)

Official Release of Version 9 (VD, VN, VI, VP)

Legend

VD = VivaDesigner
VN = VivaNWP-Designer
VI = VivaImpose
VP = VivaPosterize