Product

Feature Comparison


MyUniverse Edition Comparison
PersonalViewerProDescription
Common Features
Integrated Web BrowserYesYesYesBrowse the internet without leaving MyUniverse. [more]
Inegrated File ExplorerYesYesYesAccess hard drive or network files without leaving MyUniverse. [more]
Printing and Print PreviewYesYesYesPrint and Print Preview for the current project page
Pan and ZoomYesYesYesPan around a page or zoom in and out [more]
SearchYesYesYesText search capability to search for information in a project
Window Pane Size FlipYesYesYesWindow Pane Size Flip enables quick swapping of the sizes of the Middle and Right project panes. [more]
Offline ModeYesYesYesPrevents access to network and Internet resources [more]
Project Path BarYesYesYesView where in a project the currently visible page is
SkinsYesYesYesGives different looks to the application [more]
Navigation MemoryYesYesYesMyUniverse remembers the navigation order to make it easy to go back to a previous view [more]
Internationalization ReadyYesYesYesMyUniverse is ready for internationalization including for Right-to-Left languages. At this time it is only available in English. [more]
Similar Features
Published ProjectsYes OpenYesPublished projects are view only projects [more]
Common Part TraitsYesViewYesFont, Container, Border, Information [more]
Parts IncludedYesViewYesCore parts included: Label, Note, Link, Image, Icon and Page parts
- LabelYesViewYesA label part acts a text label, text message or a sticky note
- NoteYesViewYesA note part is like a label part but when accessed, a text editor similar to the Microsoft Notepad editor is shown for entering text
- LinkYesViewYesA link is a part that associates to either a file, directory or internet link. [more]
- ImageYesViewYesAn image part can display an image from a file or the internet. [more]
- IconYesViewYesShow icon images within most parts. [more]
- PageYesViewYesA page is the key to adding structure to a project giving it additional pages [more]
Sub-PartsYesViewYesMost parts can also be sub-part [more]
PortalYesViewYesConnect any two parts in anywhere in a project to quickly move back and forth
ConnectorsYesViewYesConnectors are special parts that are capable of connecting any two smart parts on a page. [more]
TimerYesViewYesProjects have a reference timer from which parts can control how often they update themselves or perform an action. [more]
Store dataYesViewYesSome parts can store information within the project file rather than just linking to the information. [more]
Part RotationYesViewYesParts can be rotate to different angles
Lock and UnlockYesLockedYesLock part positions and sizes. [more]
Personal / Professional Features
Standard File OperationsYes-YesNew, Open, Save, Save as and Reopen projects [more]
BackgroundYes-YesSet a background Image or Color pattern
Multiple level Undo/RedosYes-YesMultiple undo and redos are available on a page by page basis.
Cut/Copy/Paste/DeleteYes-YesCut/Copy/Paste/Delete functions
Smart Part Library / Part boxYes-YesA library of all parts available for the creation of MyUniverse projects
Group and UngroupYes-YesGrouping allows parts to be tied together so the can be moved as a group.
Import and Export SelectionsYes-YesSelected parts in a projects can be exported to a file or imported from a file. [more]
Part Default PropertiesYes-YesCreate new parts with default properties [more]
Part specific property panelsYes-YesPart properties are set through property panels which are shown when one or more parts are selected [more]
Part Snaps and Snap LinesYes-YesSnap to pixels and show snap lines to make it easy to line up parts with other parts.
Document SecurityYes-YesProjects can be saved as secure project files with password protection. [more]
Project Auto-Save and BackupsYes-YesMyUniverse project can be auto-saved at regular intervals and to a backup file.
Property PainterYes-YesEasily apply the properties of one part to other parts.
File Drop and StoreYes-YesA single drag and drop operation which will create a link part and store the information within the project file. [more]
Viewer / Professional Features
Fullscreen/Presentation Mode-YesYesShow MyUniverse in a fullscreen mode [more]
Kiosk Mode-YesYesOccupy the full desktop space for MyUniverse to function in a kiosk mode
Project Version Information-ViewYesProject version information can be stored in the project file.
Projection-ViewYesProject' the properties of one part on other parts [more]
Part Bookmarking-ViewYesSet and remove bookmarks on any parts for quick return to it through the bookmark list
Layers-ViewYesAssign parts to layers whose visibility can be turned on and off. [more]
Access to Enterprise Databases-ViewYesSome parts can store and retrieve information from databases. [more]
Background Page-ViewYesAssign another page to be a background for the current page [more]
Slides-ViewYesCapture views in a project as slides for a presentation [more]
Alerts-ViewYesRaises Alerts when a part requests it [more]
Execute Actions-ViewYesEvents on parts can cause actions to take place on other parts [more]
Professional Only Features
Overview Windows--YesInteractive overview window displays the full extents the current project page [more]
Capture to Image files--YesCapture the current project view to an image file.
Minimizing to Icon Tray--YesKeep MyUniverse safely running and out of the way until needed, optionally setting a password to make it visible. [more]
Spell Check--YesSpell checking provided for part labels
Project Summary Report--YesSummarizes the Part information for the current project
Outline Generator--YesShow the current project in a hierarchical outline
Run as a Process or Service--YesRun MyUniverse as a process or a service. [more]