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Business Card Composer is a complete kit to create and print business cards, calling cards and badges. The package contains 1,000+ high-quality clipart images (24,000 in retail edition), 500+ ready-made designs (740 in retail edition) and advanced editing tools. Business Card Composer video tour.

The program conveniently uses personal data from Apple Address Book, and images from iPhoto and Aperture to use on the card design. The program contains over 700 card stock layouts from leading manufacturers, as well as supports duplex printers for printing double-sided cards.

Version 5 brings you Google Maps integration and support for 2D barcodes, as well as object grouping, gradient fill options, new guideline capabilities, and more.

WHAT'S NEW
Version 5.0.1:
  • Fixed import into File Data fields from a text file;
  • Corrected the problem with the program freezing when decoding images with Barcode Reader under Mac OS X 10.4;
  • Fixed the bug causing unstable behavior under Mac OS X 10.4 when more than one text box objects were present in the document;
  • The Print dialog now remembers the print side setting;
  • The File Data import parameters such as encoding, column, delimiter are now remembered in the Open dialog;
  • Solved the problem with Undo working incorrectly for text fields with labels.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later. Snow Leopard compatible.

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Developer:BeLight Software, Ltd.
Downloads:29,387
  - Version d/l:753
Business:Applications
License:Shareware
Date:05 Nov 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$34.95
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Oct 15 2009

LOUNGE DELUXE  Steep upgrade price of $19.95. Pity, especially considering the fairly high full version purchase price for an app that just composes business cards. It is my guess that BeLight reckons potential buyers of BCC will be professionals with plenty of cash. Seems like I'll have to continue using version 4 (that pretty much serves my purpose).  
(Version 5.0)

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Oct 19 2009

BELIGHT TEAM  We understand that some people are satisfied with Business Card Composer 4, and decide not to transfer to the latest version 5. Especially for these people we released Free update to v.4 making the program compatible with Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard), which allowed you to continue using and enjoying previous version of the program.  
(Version 5.0)

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Nov 16 2006

DAVID DOCKERY  As a graphic artist I find this app is a great inspiration. Even though I can create the work myself I love to find new ideas by looking in books etc.. this app has already inspired me to go in directions I may have not ordinarily gone and I don't have to worry about copyright infringement.

Also - it is a timesaver for me. Time is something designers are always in desperate need of.

Thanks for a great program!!  
(Version 4.1)

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Sep 19 2005
*****

LEROY  This app is a keeper! works great in panther.  
(Version 3.1.2)

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May 24 2005
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ERIC  It Downloads 3.1 ...

I bought this app a few months ago and it just keeps getting better and more elegant. For making up business cards it doesn't get any more effortless and fun than this. Beautifully laid out with large work areas and an easy to understand interface make it a joy rather than a burden to do this task.

This is what third party apps should aspire to ... function, esthetics, and fun!

The cards turn out absolutely fantastic ... you won't be sorry you spent the money ...  
(Version 3.1)

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Feb 9 2005

ANONYMOUS  Funny, the version i download is labeled v.3.0.1?!! Did i miss something?  
(Version 3.0)

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Feb 9 2005

ANONYMOUS  The Logo Creator is cheaper and has been around longer. It does everything I need.  
(Version 3.0)

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Jan 7 2005
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RAWSWEETS  I'm a freelance graphic artist, and this is what I plan to use for all my clients, who are looking for a business card. Two features did it for me: Address Book synchronization and automatic page layout.

I can still design the card with my usual tools - like Illustrator and Photoshop - but now I don't have to bother with bleeds , etc. (whew!) And now, when it comes to changing a name, I don't have to edit ANYTHING but an addressbook entry and re-export the layout; this, instead of editing multiple text objects and rearranging cards.

Sure, there will be times when only Illustrator will do - but that's why they pay me the big bucks... To handle it - and this app does.

I just bought it after playing around for 10 minutes. It's worth it to me and my bottom line. My profit margins just gained weight!!

Awesome app - any improvements would only be made in the wizard-like startup, which doesn't hold one's hand enough (tooltips/pop-ups would be helpful).

High quality programming and appealing built-in templates. I'm using a few as starters. Great work!  
(Version 2.3)

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Dec 9 2004
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ANONYMOUS  I can't agree with those who say this app is too expensive. I just used it to print photo-quality cards for a new venture and they turned out absolutely beautifully. Even though I really only needed the program for one design, the quotes I received from both on-line and local printshops had set-up fees considerably more than than $40.00 (that's excluding the actual cost of printing the cards). In addition, I got to take a look at my design before committing to a printer or paying for a proof(s). BTW, I've also got MS Publisher on my Wintel box, and it's nowhere near as simple to use to produce professional-quality photo business cards. I highly recommend this app for SOHO businesses and others who need professional cards without bleeding money.  
(Version 2.3)

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Jul 8 2004
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ANONYMOUS  I own it and I have to say, as much as I like the program, I have to agree with many others; it's not worth the money. If it were priced at $25 or less, it would sell but it's just not enough bang for your buck...  
(Version 2.2)

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Apr 14 2004
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ANONYMOUS  This application misses a very important feature: allignment on a center point. No rulers, etc. Not worth.  
(Version 2.1)

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