RealWorld Cursor Editor - version 2009.1

Version 2009.1 was released on August 31st 2009.

This version got updates from Paint.COM and it now supports layers in both the image editor and the cursor editor. The editor does not differentiate between static and animated cusors anymore. The 3D module was removed and it will be available as a separated download later.

The application remains available under a freeware license.

New features

• Layer support - create reaster images with layers or cursors with layers.
• Arbitrary selections - select regions and apply effects to them.
• Languages - application can be translated to any language.
• Smart file type handling - .cur, .ani and, .rcu file types are used as needed.
• Redesigned wizards - faster to use due to modeless configuration windows.
• Animatioin preview window - animation preview window capable of adjusting cursor hot spot.
• Portable version - works on Win2000, WinXP, Vista, Win7.
• Extensibility (SDK available) - people can create plug-ins.
• And more...

Known problems

• An attempt to open 63 windows simultaneously hangs the application.

RealWorld Cursor Editor - version 2007.1

Version 2007.1 was released on October 14th 2007.

This version features a redesigned raster editor with many improvements. The editor can display an image at arbitrary (non-integral) zoom, drawn shapes do not need to start and end on pixel boundaries and filters can be applied by executing mouse gestures.

The cursor and image editor is distributed as freeware for both non-commercial and commercial purposes. An optional shareware module for 3D cursor authoring is available.

The software is fully compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista and supports high-DPI modes.

New features

• Polygon drawing tool - draw filled polygons.
• Dashed lines and polylines - configure the dash lengths using dashes and spaces (---   --  - ).
• Gradient and pattern fill - use directional, radial or angular gradients or choose from predefined patterns when filling shapes.
• New and improved image filters - the drop shadow and convolution-based filters are now faster and more user friendly.
• Animated cursor format adjustments - smooth resize or crop frames.
• Animated cursors from image strips - helps when converting CursorXP files to normal cursors.
• Import Linux cursors - get access to thousands of cursors available in XCursor format.
• Customize currently used cursors - quickly change cursor from main menu or from a dedicated page.
• Redo - redo any number of undone actions.
• Better image filters - faster and with more options.
• Raster editor redesign - edit tools improved, mouse gestures added.
• 3D module - optional module for 3D modeling and conversion to images and cursors.
• Plug-in manager - utility able to reset configuration and enable or disable external plug-ins. Create your own plug-ins with RealWolrd SDK.
• And more...

Known problems

• Windows 64-bit: Conversion between different color depths is slower.
• Combination of texture and material is interpreted differently in OpenGL a raytracing rendering device. Implementation in OpenGL may be altered in future versions.
• An attempt to open 63 windows simultaneously hangs the application.

RealWorld Cursor Editor - version 2006.1

Version 2006.1 was released on June 17th 2006.

Version for Windows XP, Windows 2003, and Windows Vista: RWCursorEditor32.msi (3.84 MB)
Version for Windows XP 64-bit and Windows Vista 64-bit: RWCursorEditor64.msi (4.61 MB)

This was the first released version of Cursor Editor and was capable of:

• Static cursor editing - add/remove color depths.
• Animated cursor editing - add/remove/reorder frames, optimize duplicate frames.
• Image to cursor conversion - select cursor type, size and color depth.
• Upload to cursor library - and share your work with others.
• Drawing tools - pencil, lines, curves, ellipses, rectangles, floodfill, dropper, projected shadow.
• Image filters - drop shadow, rotate, perspective, colorize, shift hue, shapen, soften, blur.