by David Nagel
Executive Producer
dnagel@digitalmedianet.com

Quark Inc. has announced the release of QuarkWrapture, a 3-D visualization software package designed to accelerate the process of packaging and product design.

QuarkWrapture incorporates a CAD structure and a graphic design application for generating package designs and rendering them in 3D from a single file.

Electronic mockups can be delivered in JPEG or QuickTime VR format, according to Quark, which is supposed to eliminate the need for preliminary physical mockups.

Features include:

• Structure file import for importing structure files in EPS format.
• 3D Presentation for rendering in three dimensions on screen using the Mockup palette. The rendered image can be viewed from any angle, and its folding sequence can be animated.
• Die line editing lets users add and remove structural elements and export the modified die line in EPS format.
• Modify fold angles and fold order.
• Export from the Mockup palette, including JPEG and QuickTime VR formats.
• Import text and picture files.
• Multiple language support, including viewing the interface, checking spelling and hyphenating in French, German, U.S. English and International English. Users can also run a spell check and hyphenate in seven other languages.

QuarkWrapture is available now for the Macintosh for $6,999. For more information, visit http://www.quark.com.