My biggest complaint about Tailor 2.0 is that the interface is generally dense and hard to approach. Figuring it out took lots of trial and error. Moreover, there are odd remnants of its former NextStep interface, making the interface behave differently from those of most other Mac programs. Given these problems, some of the more complex operations require careful study of the manual. The manual lacks tutorials, which this product really needs.
Simple operations are generally easy to perform, however.
These few objections notwithstanding, Tailor 2.0 clearly belongs in the first-aid kit of any shop that handles incoming client files, alongside tools such as Acquired Knowledge Download Mechanic Pro, Markzware FlightCheck, TechPool Transverter Pro, Adobe Acrobat Distiller, and Equilibrium DeBabelizer. Tailor duplicates some of the features of all of those programs, but its unique editing features make it a valuable addition to the team. Steve Hannaford is a writer and prepress consultant. Inc. All rights reserved.