WireframeSketcher is a wireframing tool developed by Peter Severin and first released in November 2008. WireframeSketcher software is a member of

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. It is used for creating wireframes, mockups and

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for desktop, web and mobile applications. It allows the designer to create screens by arranging pre-built widgets using a

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editor and then organize screens into interactive

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. The application is offered in a

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version as well as a plug-in for any

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such as

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, ColdFusion Builder,

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and Zend Studio. WireframeSketcher is a general purpose tool, but it also provides specialized widget libraries for Android, iOS and Windows Phone.

Awards

* WireframeSketcher was a finalist in the ''Best RCP Application'' category at

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2011. * WireframeSketcher was a finalist in the ''Best Developer Tool'' category at EclipseCon 2013.

References

External links

WireframeSketcher Website
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Awards

See also

References

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