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    Re: Resizing images

    I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be difficult but it seems that one of us isn't understanding the other, and believe me, I'm not trying to be difficult or disrespectful. TalkGraphics contributors keep...
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    Re: Resizing images

    Acorn, perhaps you missed part of my messages - I unclicked SM and held the Alt key and used the selector tool; and/or I unclicked SM, saved and held the Alt key using selector tool; and/or I...
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    Re: Resizing images

    Once again, I've tried unclicking either/both the Smart Transformations and Aspect Ratio unchecked and it still doesn't simply stretch. I'm sending a copy of Xara which shows first just SM and then...
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    Xara vs Magix

    I'm confused about Xara vs Magix. I've always maintained the most current version of the software, back when there was a yearly update. Then Magix came into the picture and the annual update ended...
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    Re: Resizing images

    Apparently, I'm the only one for whom this is a problem, but it's a serious and very frustrating problem for me. I've been using Xara almost every day since Corel and it seems to me that my opinion...
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    Re: Resizing images

    I'm sorry but Ive tried unclicking "Smart Transformations," I've tried changing and saving the template and nothing works. I'm constantly resizing figures and it seems like I run into this problem...
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    Re: Resizing images

    I've tried many times unchecking "Smart Transformations" and/or holding down the Alt key and neither can be depended on working reliably or at all. In my opinion, and I've been using Xara since...
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    Update service

    I'm very confused. I'm getting a notice that my "update service" is expiring. However, when I click on the link it doesn't lead me to anyplace useful. I tried going on the web, but I'm also...
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    Default Font

    I recently made several changes to my default template. One which didn't work was an attempt to change the default type face. About 75% of the time I use Times New Roman 20pt so it would save a few...
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    Re: Resizing images

    I tried unclicking the Smart Transformation a while ago and saving as a template but it didn't work, HOWEVER, I tried it again and now it seems to have saved the change in my default template. ...
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    Re: Resizing images

    xara did this because they consider the majority of their users use photgraphs which they do not want distorted and would rather have cropped - that is my understanding anyway[/QUOTE]

    I've posted...
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    Resizing images

    I’ve NEVER understood this: When I want to resize an image I want to grab a handle on a side and compress the image in that direction, I’ve NEVER wanted that handle to cut off a portion of the...
  13. Re: stretching a jpeg in one direction only

    That's worked in the past but now it doesn't. When I deselect "Smart Transform" and pull while holding down the ALT key, the image continues to enlarge on both dimensions with my losing the outer...
  14. stretching a jpeg in one direction only

    I’m trying to stretch a jpeg in one direction only BUT without changing anything in the other direction. A few years ago Xara changed how this happens. .Now if I grab a side, the whole image...
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    Re: New Computer redux

    I'm sorry Acorn and handrawn, but none of your suggestions actually work. After clicking through all the various screens I always end up with a page which asks me to purchase the program which I've...
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    Xara vs Magix

    I'm confused - is Xara still a part of Magix? What is the relationship between Xara and Magix? Has Xara returned to it's home in Hemel Hempstead or is it in Berlin?
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    New Computer redux

    Somehow my previous thread on this topic was closed - not intentionally by me as I continue to be unable to get Xara installed on my new computer. When I open the program, I get the attached. If I...
  18. Trying to install Xara on a new computer

    I'm a reasonably bright person, I've been using a computer for 20+ years, I use Xara almost every day for various tasks (by profession I'm an artist/printmaker) but trying to get Xara installed in my...
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    Re: New computer

    I'm a reasonably bright person, I've been using a computer for 20+ years, I use Xara almost every day for various tasks (by profession I'm an artist/printmaker) but trying to get Xara installed in my...
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    Re: New computer

    Correction, it looks like the program is installed, now I'm trying to get it registered and delete the old computer. Once again, I seem to only find web pages asking me to purchase the program. New...
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    New computer

    I'm trying to install Xara on a new computer (which replaces another that died) but all I can find is a link to purchase the program, which I've already done. Can anyone provide a link? (I've been...
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    Re: Line gallery doesn't appear

    Yes, that worked. I've used Xara for decades and there's still stuff to learn, often with the help of the kind folks on TalkGraphics. Thank you!
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    Line gallery doesn't appear

    I can't make my line gallery or the box where I select line size appear. Options/Galleries/Line Gallery is checked and it won't uncheck. I can't eliminate the lines on shapes I'm using. Ideas?
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    Text Flow and Repelling

    I don't understand why the text doesn't flow and repel properly. On the second column the brown outline is marked to repel and is above the text and the green oval isn't repelling and is below the...
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    web site templates

    Long ago, I did my business website using a Xara template (dowstudio.com). I understand that this site is badly in need of revision and a change in it's focus BUT now my daughter is starting her...
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