Pune, July 12, 2001

iLEAP, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), was recently adjudged the 'Best Language Software' by Smart Computing (formerly CHIP Hindi magazine).

The interface of iLEAP is similar to Windows applications and is easier to use compared to other packages under test. It facilitates annotations while inserting graphics. iLEAP supports Inscript, phonetic and typewriter keyboard layouts besides providing multilingual support for 13 Indian languages with 10 fonts per language. iLEAP offers the facility of multiple language spell checks in a single go. Features like easy interface, ability to work in 13 languages, making columns, find and replace utilities, paragraph styles etc., create a unique place for iLEAP among a range of similar software.

Though iLEAP does not support MDI, it is possible to use formatting in the find-and-replace utility. It conveniently handles file formats like BMP, WMF, Word Star, Akshar etc. Another feature of iLEAP is that it enables keyboard shortcuts similar to the Autocorrect feature of MS Word.

LEAP has been judged to be the best as far as overall functionality is concerned.