Compress Files '08
Apimac announced today the release of Compress Files, their compression tool for Mac OS X that enable Mac users to create Zip compressed and encrypted files; XAR archive files, 7zip and 7zip crypted archives, TAR archives; Gzip compressed archives; Bzip2 compressed archives and compressed and encrypted disk images.

The new release primarily adds Finder's contextual menu support letting user access to compress and archive commands associated with files and folders.

Compress File is available for $27.30 USD from the Apimac online store and is free of charge for all current customers. A free demo is available from the Apimac website.

The Big Mean Folder Machine
The Big Mean Folder Machine 1.4, publicspace's easy to use file/folder management utility, is an essential tool for anyone who works with large file collections, including digital photographers, content creation, post-production, system administrators, and other creative professionals.

Featuring an industrial-strength copying engine, The Big Mean Folder Machine brings structure and organization by walking the user through each decision. All operations may be performed without worrying about file name collisions; BMFM resolves name conflicts automatically. Unify entire file collections from various locations into a single folder. Or alternatively, split files into several folders based on a range of criteria.

Single User Licenses for The Big Mean Folder Machine may be purchased for $14.95 USD. Small Business, Family, Business and Enterprise licenses are also available.

VectorDesigner
TweakerSoft releases VectorDesigner 1.0.5 an update to their resolution independent vector graphics application exclusively for Mac OS X. It's the perfect application for vector drawings, diagrams, illustrations, raster image handling, filtering and color correction, offering everything users need to create professional level vector artwork, such as posters, brochures, stickers, logos, web design, tshirts and more.

By leveraging the full capabilities of Quartz and CoreImage, VectorDesigner retains the feel of traditional drawing applications and features a wide assortment of tools, including smart shapes, rectangles, ovals, rounded rectangles, polygons, stars, bezier creation and editing, as well as raster to bezier conversion.

VectorDesigner 1.0.5 is priced at $69.95 USD for a single-user license. A fully functional demo is available.