For Registered Users Only
Product Updates and Upgrades
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Registered users of CursorArts products are entitled to download these free programs to upgrade their software to the latest version. While minor upgrades are free to existing users, major upgrades are usually offered to registered users at substantial discounts on disk only. Please do not try to use an upgrade program to upgrade an unregistered copy. You must have already entered a legitimate serial number into the product in order for the upgrade to successfully install.
To update your CursorArts application, you should first locate your software's version number (listed in About, under the Help menu) to determine which upgrade program(s) you need to download. Download the needed update(s) from the list below. Do not uninstall your original software prior to obtaining and running the update program. Next, unzip the files (using FileWrangler, PKunzip, etc.) and place the files into the same directory folder which contains the software being upgraded. Finally, you must run the batch file or program as directed in the README.TXT file included inside the zip.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot skip over updates (e.g., If you want to upgrade from version 2.0a to version 2.0d, you must upload and apply the upgrades for 2.0b and 2.0c before applying the upgrade for 2.0d). You must also apply each update in the order in which it was released (e.g., 2.0b, then 2.0c, then 2.0d). If you run the upgrades in the wrong order or skip an update, you will need to reinstall from your original disks and start over. Full instructions for running the update software are included in a README.TXT file inside each zip file.
If upgrading with these downloads seems too complex or time-consuming, you can obtain a current CD from this link. There is a $5.95 charge when sending a CD (you must use your product Serial Number in the Coupon Code field to ensure that you receive the correct CD). To Top
Currently Available Upgrades:
ImageForge (Win 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP)
| Update From | To WebPak Version | Description | Download |
| 1.x and 2.x | 2.96 | You may wish to apply this minor fix, which addresses a clipboard issue under Win2000, corrects a minor odd behavior of the Watercolor tool when zoomed in the Mask layer, and adds a Spotlight filter in Effects. For those who are using older versions prior to 2.95, it also includes: wrapped paragraph text tool; new paper color extractor tool; new options for GIF and PNG files; new option to use a cutout as a brush; Jpeg quality preview; feature to associate file types with ImageForge; a new way to obtain updates on-line; ability to save multiple objects in a single file; new splatter tool; image library/slide show enhancements and fixes; ability to play audio files (.wav, .mp3, etc.) in slide shows; new Web Effects options; added file formats; added export animations as BMP filmstrip; added new lighted bump map options; fixed a palette problem with animated GIFs; added ability to treat Fills as objects on the Object layer; added user VCR controls in the EXE Library album slide shows; plus other enhancements. For version 1.x users, this patch also includes the major version 2.0 enhancements: adds new 3D Shape tools; adds 3D Text tool; adds grayscale Mask Layer; fixes a problem with the Auto-hide Tool Bar which occurred on some systems; adds option to retrieve images from a web or intranet site; adds Lighting and texturing options for 3D shapes/text; enhances the Preview thumbnail window; adds option to convert 2D objects to 3D; enhances the paint with Clipart Brush tool (you can now rotate/size and add effects to clipart); adds new skew/shear function; fixes a problem on some systems which caused tools using Color Similarity to operate extremely slowly; adds new options when reducing Color Depth; adds several new Effects filters; and assorted minor changes. | P_IM298.ZIP (2.2Mb) |
| 2.9x-3.01 | 3.20 | This is a major rewrite and upgrade which contains many new tools and features. Major changes include: Support for Photoshop-type plugin filters, support for pressure-sensitive tablets, new transparency options, new gradient types, new custom brush options, new texture options and effects, etc. | P_IMF320.ZIP (5.77Mb) |
| 3.20-3.42 | 3.60 | Includes: previous updates (including the version 3.40 fix for the Update over the Internet function), and a collection of minor function enhancements. | P_IMF360.ZIP (3.8Mb) |
| 1.x ONLY | Supplemental | Note: users who are upgrading from version 1.x should also download and install these accessory files prior to running this upgrade's installation. | P_IMACC.ZIP (2807k) |
| 2.90+ | current | If you are using version 3.39 or higher, you may also update to the latest and greatest, simply by going to the ImageForge Help menu and selecting Update over the Internet function. You can find your current version number by clicking on the Help menu, and then clicking on the About option. You can also update to the current version on CD for a small shipping charge (Note: use your product Serial Number in the Coupon Code field to ensure that you receive the correct CD). | n/a |
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ImageForge Master Edition Master Tools module (Win 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP)
| Update From | To WebPak Version | Description | Download |
| 1.0 through 1.11 | 1.20 | You may need to apply this minor fix, which addresses an error message which occurs on some systems when Creating a button or banner image. You can also order the current version on CD for a small shipping charge (Note: use your product Serial Number in the Coupon Code field to ensure that you receive the correct CD). | P_ME120.ZIP (0.99Mb) |
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FileWrangler (all Windows versions)
| Update From | To Version | Description | Download |
| 3.0 through 3.6 (32-bit only) | 5.0 | A free upgrade for registered version 3.x users. This major upgrade contains such new features as file synchronization, new executable file libraries, e-mail file as attachment, folder history list, and program scheduler -- plus dozens of improvements, which include ability to change file creation as well as modified dates, new viewer functions, new file drawer options, etc. Registered users must contact the CursorArts Sales Department for downloading instructions. Please include your product serial number. | Sales Department |
| 5.0 through 5.25 (32-bit only) | 5.30 | Contains several enhancements added since version 5.0. Because of varying governmental restrictions on encryption users must contact the CursorArts Sales Department for downloading instructions. Please include your product serial number. You can also order version 5.30 on CD for a small shipping charge (Note: use your product Serial Number in the Coupon Code field to ensure that you receive the correct CD). | Sales Department |
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SecurDesk! and SecurDesk! LV (all Windows versions)
| Update From | To Version | Description | Download |
| 1.x through 5.25 | 5.30 | Due to the size of the upgrade, and due to restrictions for encryption methods used in various versions, an on-line upgrade is currently not available for this update. Registered users may order a new CD-ROM disc ($5.95 to cover shipping/materials, includes both 16-bit/32-bit versions, Note: use your product Serial Number in the Coupon Code field to ensure that you receive the correct CD). | Sales Department |
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IconForge (Windows 3.1/3.11 only)
| Update From | To Version | Description | Download |
| 1.x through 2.0a | 2.0b | This patch fixes an anomaly which occurred on some systems when several windows were opened then closed. The Undo/Redo feature was also upgraded, and work was done on the palette editing function. | P_IF160b.ZIP (33k) |
| 2.0b | 2.5 | This update adds 48x48 ICO resolution, enhances editing of multi-resolution icons, adds special effect filters, and adds patterned fills to the Rectangle and Circle tools. This version also fixes an anomaly which occurred on some systems which were using Large Windows fonts, by allowing the animation editing window to be resized. | P_IF125.ZIP (539k) |
| 2.5 | 2.5b | Adds import/export for more OS/2 ICO formats, corrects a hot-spot problem in some NT animated cursors, adds a 256-color ANI format, adds a "Quick draw" mode which can improve drawing speed on some systems, fixes a problem with the inverse color which occured in some files, and adds keyboard support multi-res editing mode. | P_IF125B.ZIP (118k) |
| 2.5b | 2.5c | Improved palette handling for some display systems, corrects the screen capture palette for 256-color display systems, fixes problems which sometimes occurred when saving ANI and multi-res ICO files, and corrects a problem with COPY/PASTE which was experienced under some versions of Windows. | P_IF125C.ZIP (116k) |
| 3.0 | 3.5 | Adds editing in 16-million color mode; new crop-on-import feature; new rectangle, gradient fill, smudge, scatter and splatter tool options; transparent cutout; custom icon sizes and other improvements. Registered users may also get this upgrade on CD-ROM. You can also order the current version on CD for a small shipping charge (Note: use your product Serial Number in the Coupon Code field to ensure that you receive the correct CD). | P_IF135.ZIP (450k) |
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IconForge (Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP only)
| Update From | To WebPak Version | Description | Download |
| 2.0a | 2.0b | Fixes an anomaly which occurred on some systems when several windows were opened then closed. The Undo/Redo feature was also upgraded, and work was done on an annoying palette shift which affected the transparent color when switching between open windows. | P_IF320b.ZIP (39k) |
| 2.0b | 2.5a | Adds 48x48 ICO resolution, enhances editing of multi-resolution icons, adds special effect filters, adds patterned fills to solid Circle and Rectangle tools, and can insert icons into some types of EXE files. This version also fixes an anomaly which occurred on some systems which were using Large Windows fonts, by allowing the animation editing window to be resized. | P_IF325A.ZIP (1022k) |
| 2.5a | 2.5b | Adds import/export for more OS/2 ICO formats, corrects a hot-spot problem in some NT animated cursors, adds a 256-color ANI format, adds a "Quick draw" mode which can improve drawing speed on some systems, expands the types of EXE files to which icons may be written, plus adds keyboard support multi-res editing mode. | P_IF325B.ZIP (254k) |
| 2.5b | 2.5c | Enhances palette handling for some display systems, corrects the screen capture palette for 256-color display systems, fixes a problem when saving some file formats using the "Windows Style" file selector, adds support for WMF, and corrects a problem with COPY/PASTE which was experienced under some versions of Windows. | P_IF325C.ZIP (121k) |
| 3.0 through 4.1 | 4.2 | A free major upgrade for registered 32-bit users. This new version adds many new features, tools and functions. | P_IF3242.ZIP (2788k) |
| 4.2 through 4.7 | 4.76 | Upgrade for recent registered 32-bit users. It includes new tools, updated ActivIcons applet, and other enhancements. | P_IF3476.ZIP (2470k) |
| 3.0 through 4.76 | 5.0 | Major rewrite, including many new features. | Click for upgrade info |
| 5.0 through 5.23a | 6.0 | Major rewrite, including support for Windows XP's "Alpha-channel" icons, new icon wrapper utility, beta, etc. | P_IF600.ZIP (2.19 Mb) |
| 6.0 through 6.33 | 6.34 | Includes the 6.31 necessary update which fixed the automatic Update function, added support for .ANI files which are larger than 32x32, plus other minor enhancements. This update also fixed anomalies found in the Enhanced file listings, and extracting particular icon resolutions on some systems. | P_IF634.ZIP (1.63 Mb) |
| 1.1 through 6.34 | 7 series | The version 7 series represents a major rewrite, with new tools and tool options, enhanced interface, new filters, new ability to directly edit larger images, etc. | Click for upgrade info |
| 7.05 through 7.12 | 7.20 | Minor upgrade for 7 series users includes enhancements when saving paletted icons. | P_IF720.ZIP (2.20 Mb) |
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All 32-bit CursorArts Programs
| Update From | To Version | Description | Download |
| n/a | 14 April 2005 | Contains the current ActivIcons applet for IconForge. IconForge users may wish to upgrade this utility. This version fixes a crash caused when the program encounters a bad entry when reading the Windows Registry. Not needed for SecurDesk! or SecurDesk! LV. | ActivIcons (Link) |
| n/a | 15 November 2004 | Contains the current ImageForge basic version program, which may be used to replace the older version which may be used alongside FileWrangler, IconForge or SecurDesk!. | ImageForge Standard (Link) |
| n/a | 15 April 2005 | Contains updated HTML editor files only for FileWrangler or SecurDesk!. | P_HTMX.ZIP (669k) |
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