IDL 8.0 is now available for download from the ITT VIS website. This is a major, significant development effort for IDL that includes: - Graphics That Are Powerful Yet Easy - New graphics functions for plot, surface, contour, image and map create dynamic, presentation- quality visualizations. - Enhanced, Expanded Programming Language - New control features, core data types and a modern scripting syntax that is familiar makes developing IDL code and applications fast and easy. - Simplified, More Intuitive Development Environment - The IDL workbench has been streamlined so it's easier to create, edit and debug your IDL code. - Redesigned Help System - The online help has been redesigned to make it easier to learn IDL with a focus on tasks and “how to” in IDL. License administrators for licenses that are current on maintenance will receive an email about how to upgrade to IDL 8.0. For more information about IDL 8.0, visit http://www.ittvis.com/Pro.../LatestRelease.aspx. Bill Okubo, IDL Product Manager