Press Release
For immediate release

Monday November 21, 2005 

Contact:
Iulian Ionescu
Olvio IT, Inc.
iulian.ionescu@olvio.com

Olvio IT, Inc. releases PlusDock Version 3.0 BETA
PlusDock is a leading docking library for Windows Forms and Microsoft .Net Framework.

Brooklyn, NY --November 21, 2005-- Olvio IT, Inc. announced today the release of the version 3.0 of their acclaimed docking library. The library is currently in BETA status and open to the public for testing.

In the version 3.0, PlusDock brings a plethora of new features, multiple improvements, upgrades and optimizations as well as a new visual design. To mention some of the new features in the version 3.0

  • Modern Docking Hints : the library was aligned to the new standards imposed by Visual Studio 2005 and now provides the modern docking hints with support for all Windows Themes. 
  • MDI Windows : Now the users can switch between the standard MDI Child Windows and the Tabbed MDI. The switch is done seamlesly, at runtime and does not require an application restart.
  • Mini-toolbar : The toolwindows have been equipped with a mini-toolbar where the developer can add as many toolbuttons as needed and respond to the user clicks. 
  • FreeZone : The freezone is a unique feature that provides a "cheating" way of customizing the toolwindows without going through the entire inheritance process.
  • XP Tab Theme : A new predefined theme was added providing an appearance inspired from the Windows XP Tab control.
  • SnapSplitter : A special type of splitter that has a click button in the middle that allows it to "snap" and completely collapse a window.

Besides these new core features other well known features have been greatly improved and refactored. The layout serialization is now faster and more accurate. The docking engine performs up to 25% faster and the resizing of panels is smoother. The licensing scheme has been also changed and the library no longer requires a licensing file. Only a serial number will be provided and as a result of that the instantiation of the DockModel class is significantly faster. Not to mention the how easy it is for the developer to install the license.

The new release of PlusDock is already available on the company website as BETA.
You can find more information at http://www.olvio.com/

To get more details about the PlusDock library visit the product page:
http://www.olvio.com/products/plusdock/tour.aspx


About Olvio IT, Inc.

Olvio IT, Inc. is a provider of controls, components and tools for Microsoft .Net Framework. Established in 2002 and based in Brooklyn, NY, Olvio IT is defining its place in the software marketplace starting to be noticed as a very active player reaching for the market leader position. With the new product Olvio IT proves the market leader position is well deserved and its products start to be recognized as paradigms when talking about .Net controls and components.
Olvio IT can be reached on the web at http://www.olvio.com/ or via email at contact@olvio.com