JPEG 2000 for Object Pascal-Delphi and FreePascal

JPEG 2000 for Pascal is library for Object Pascal (Delphi and Free Pascal) developers that want to use JPEG 2000 images in their applications. It is based on OpenJpeg library written in C language (BSD license). C library is precompiled (using C++ Builder for Delphi and GCC for FPC) for several platforms and Pascal header is provided. Some higher level classes for easier manipulation with JPEG 2000 images are part of the JPEG 2000 for Pascal as well.

Library Contents

• Cross-platform Pascal interface to OpenJpeg – low level access to precompiled library. Currently supported platforms: Windows 32bit, Linux 32/64bit, and Mac OS X.
• VCL wrapper for Delphi (TBitmap descendant) enabling easy loading and saving of JPEG 2000 images.
• Samples that demonstrate usage of all library interfaces and few test images in various data formats.

Installation

Delphi: Just add some of JPEG 2000 for Pascal units you want to use to your uses clause (must be in you search path) and precompiled library will be linked automatically.

Free Pascal: OpenJpeg is compiled into static libraries so you have to set library search path when compiling your project. Libraries are located in J2KObjects directory.

Please visit here to download the last version.

source: http://galfar.vevb.net/wp/projects/jpeg2000-for-pascal/

MS Office 2007 SP2 begins to Support Open Document and PDF

At last, Microsoft has released the much-anticipated SP2 update for Office 2007, and it’s currently available from the Microsoft Download Center.

The 290Mb download includes more than 600 fixes and improvements. Two key additions include support for the Open Document formats in Word (.odt), Excel (.ods), and Powerpoint (.odp) and the option to save as PDF in all applications. In my limited testing, PDF output was very true to the Word and Excel originals.

Excel’s charting mechanism has been been retooled, as has chart integration with other Office applications. Digital Inspiration notes several improvements to Outlook, including better IMAP and RSS support and faster startup, searching, and synchronization. Microsoft also touts general performance gains and better quality print output across the entire suite.

For a detailed look at what Office 2007 SP2 is all about, check the Office Sustained Engineering blog post. There’s also a good roundup on Microsoft Support.

source, http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/04/28/office-2007-sp2-ships-adds-open-document-and-pdf-support/

btw, maybe you are also interested in Two 2007 Microsoft Office Add-in related to PDF.