The Swan-Cross Toolbox

Many of our clients want to know what tools we use in doing the work. In some cases, they are looking for experience and expertise with specific tools. This page is designed to give you an idea of the tools and capabilities we have and use at this time.

You should know that Mr. Beck learns new software quickly and easily (partly because he has documented so much of it). This means that, if you have special software tools that you require, you can count on him being able to quickly learn and use it effectively.

Word Processing / Desktop Publishing Tools

• Microsoft Word
• Adobe FrameMaker
• EditPlus 2
• Microsoft NotePad and WordPad

Web Authoring Tools

• Macromedia Dreamweaver
• Macromedia Flash
• Adobe Acrobat
• EditPlus 2
• HTML Kit
• FAR HTML

Graphics Tools

• JASC Paint Shop Pro (7)
• Adobe Illustrator
• ImagEdit

Single-Sourcing and Conversion Tools

• AuthorIT
• Quadralay WebWorks Professional 2003

Miscellaneous Other Tools

• Project Planner (similar to MS Project Manager)
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Wise InstallMaster
• Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• CD and DVD burning software