The Attribute Inspector is now available in all editing views. The improved interactive validator now provides a log of all errors, and allows users to review changes before they are made. Using a site mapping table, developers now have drag and drop remote file editing capabilities. PRO 6.0 gives you the ability to synchronize site updates automatically. Includes more tools and pre-built effects, like a dynamic button maker and the Color Chooser.
Users can now drag and drop effects directly from a browser onto an asset page.
PRO 6.0's new COM interface and advanced scripting capabilities allows developers to deploy custom components that work in any production environment. Plus the new macro toolbar and macro recorder makes it easier to automate repetitive tasks. Summary HotMetal Pro 6.0 has many new and improved features over its earlier version, and the improvements are well thought out. The program does seem very memory hungry, needing all the resources a Pentium can muster just to open. The start interface also seems a little cluttered, but this can be attributed to the many features in the program.