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Spec score 8.1 #9 of 30 in Desktop Publishing Software

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Trial
The maker advertises a 30 days free trial for the Calamus LE Lite Edition.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Security
The price list says customer data is basically transferred via a secure SSL connection.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Support
The maker provides manuals, a support area, a forum, and a bug report link.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Automation
An integrated macro recorder can record nearly every available function and assign recorded work to a keystroke.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Company status
The maker's price list displays the notice “Company closed”.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Downloads
Downloads for Calamus SL 2015 R4, SL 2006 R8, and SL 2003 R3 require the matching paid matchcode; the site lists the lite edition and manuals among free downloads.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Editing
The maker says users can edit text, image, and vector data within a document layout and mask frames.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Modular design
Calamus SL has a modular architecture with optional modules that add functions according to the user's needs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
PDF import module
The Calipso 3 PRO module imports PDF documents with editable images, vector graphics, and text.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
PostScript import
The maker says the Calipso module imports PostScript data from other applications as editable content.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Print output
Calamus SoftRipping uses the same routines for screen and printer or typesetter output, and supports mixed raster types on one page, including FM raster.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Product type
Calamus SL is a frame based layout system for publishing with integrated text, image, and vector editing tools.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Typography
The maker describes micro and macro typographical functions and an integrated text editor called EDDIE.Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net

Plans and prices

Calamus LE 2015 (lite edition) €50, paid once Registration price; homepage describes a 30 days free trial before registration Lite edition · 30 days free trial Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Calamus SL 2015 (Release 4) €199, paid once Full version (new purchase); price list says valid as of March 11, 2018 Full version · additional licenses from third user: 99.00 EUR Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net
Calamus SLC 2015 Complete Edition (Release 4) €999, paid once Complete Edition at a special price; price list says valid as of March 11, 2018 Complete Edition · additional licenses from third user: 99.00 EUR Read 30 Sep 2026 · calamus.net

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