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HTML Map Designer Pro 2.0

October 24, 2001

Client side imagemaps adorn Web sites big and small, adding greatly to the appearance and functionality of those sites. They are a lot better looking than mere buttons, and they give the site owner an opportunity to play show and tell from the start.

That is because they enable users to save resources while putting a graphic specific to their business on the cover without sacrificing design or space to create navigation.

While there are many imagemap making programs floating in the universe, those offering a large number of options are few in number. One of those that does stand out is HTML Map Designer Pro v2.0.

Oddly enough, while adding features lacking in similar types of programs, Designer Pro has managed to make using the program easier than many others. Among other things, the program has a clean user interface that is not unlike many HTML editors.

Basic operations of the program are similar to most such mappers, using rectangles, polygons, and circles to select virtually any areas and shapes of the map to serve as links. But Designer Pro goes far beyond those basic steps.

It will work with .bmp, .jpg, .gif, and .png graphic formats. When users select an area to serve as a "button," they have the option of using no pattern over the area or either cross, diagonal, or diagonal cross patterns. Further, if there is a change of mind or an unsatisfactory draw over the target, recovery is as simple as hitting the delete button and trying again. Users can also set the colors for selected areas and unselected areas, to better keep track of where they are on a large project.

Once an area is selected, users can go to the bottom of the program's screen and add the URL, alternate text, target frame, and mouseover events.

While the program does support cut, copy, and paste, should the user decide that the selection is not exactly where it is needed, it can simply be dragged to where it is needed, leaving all of the other information intact.

Perhaps the best feature it offers is a built-in HTML editor. With many mapping programs, users have to copy the HTML coding to the clipboard, then paste it into the HTML document. With Designer Pro, users can open the in-program HTML editor, then see, edit, and save the map parameters as a separate document or start the document in which the map will appear.

There is also a snap-to-grid feature to help users in placing links. Another helpful feature is the ability to zoom in on the picture from 50-400 percent, allowing users to better match the target area with the graphic. The program also features adjustable area sequences for overlapped areas on the map.

Once the map is completed — or anytime during the construction — users can click on the program's viewer to see how the map looks and works in their default browser. The finished product or partially constructed map can be saved in its own HTML document for easy recall should adjustments or completion be necessary.

Designer Pro is one of the better image mappers we've used, especially considering its flexibility and many options. The fact that its price is only $30 makes it a pretty good bargain.


What is it called again? HTML Map Designer Pro v2.0
Where can I get it? http://mapdes.hypermart.net/
How much does it cost? $30
How big is the download? 722k
Do I recommend it? Yes, because of its versatility.



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