xScope 2.0 adds 'Dimensions' tool

Artis Software and The Iconfactory have released xScope 2.0, an update to the application that allows users to measure as well as compare and contrast anything on the screen. The update adds 'Dimensions,' a simple tool that projects a beam from the mouse cursor to instantly locate the edges of images, margins, and blocks of text. The latest revision also adds screen support for Apple's iPhone and Windows Mobile. xScope 2.0 is priced at $28, with upgrades from version 1 available for $10. The software requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

"Available via the Mac OS X menu bar, xScope's flexible tools float above desktop windows and UI elements making measuring a breeze," Artis Software writes. "xScope is really seven tools in one that will help any designer do their job faster and produce more accurate results."

xScope 2.0 allows users to edit screen sizes, which are updated for the latest Web browsers, and provides more feedback when using tools. The software also includes smaller Loupe and Ruler sizes alongside miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes.

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