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  1. Re: How do I edit a rectangle to get rounded edges?

    Just chiming in to be certain that the underlying concept is explained in case someone runs across this in the future...

    There is a distinct difference between a RECTANGLE and a SHAPE.

    A...
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    Re: Activation Limit for Xara P&GE 7 (???)

    Yeah, I've filed the ticket. I guess I'm impatient. To be honest, I wasn't aware there was a limit to activating the software. I guess I'm kinda aggravated by it.
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    Re: Activation Limit for Xara P&GE 7 (???)

    Y'know ... that's really good advice. I think I even have one of those utilities lying around here.
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    Activation Limit for Xara P&GE 7 (???)

    I often re-install my operating system to test this or that, and Xara has always been one of my core application that gets installed each time. Well, I went to reinstall it, and I got a notice that I...
  5. Re: Instructional Video: Aping Apple's Banner Text

    I started over the created the tutorial with voice narration (my apologies for anyone who hears my voice). I'm using Camtasia and I think it supports text on-screen. So I'll look into that. Thanks...
  6. Re: Instructional Video: Aping Apple's Banner Text

    Thank you all for the great feedback!

    Gary: Every graphics program is harder to use than Xara. ;)

    angelize, Boy & Rik: The lack of a voice track to guide new users through the steps was...
  7. Instructional Video: Aping Apple's Banner Text

    I created a short instructional video in which I use Xara to create text that looks like the iOS banner on the Apple Web site.

    http://ferocioustech.com/learning

    If you have a little bit of...
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    Re: How Do I Make Light Beams

    Gary: After poring over your tutorials over the years, I knew how to make a convincing light beam. However, it looks like I still have trouble writing to get my point across.

    Albacore: I read your...
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    How Do I Make Light Beams

    Hi everyone,

    I know that when someone tells me how to do this, I'll kick myself for not thinking of it. But for the life of me, I'm just not figuring it out.

    How do I make "light beams" like...
  10. Re: Why is the page shadow showing up in exported PDFs?

    Yep, RoundDoggy. We all have had the duh-head-smack moments. In fact, my own forehead is beginning to show a noticeable concave.
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    Re: 2 Color Logo Ideas

    Thanks, laguna92651. I've bookmarked the site and will take a closer look at it Monday.
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    Re: 2 Color Logo Ideas

    Wow! I never thought about that. I never intended for people to think I designed government or NFL logos. I'm looking at other media presentation solutions that allow more flexibility. SimpleViewer...
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    Re: 2 Color Logo Ideas

    Here is my 2-cent contribution to the conversation:

    86495

    Here's a link to my XAR file: http://www.box.com/s/r9q6ah0kiepfqfe77tfo

    The Xara file contains the stacked shapes. I did not perform...
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    Re: Transparent GIF Export

    Wow! Did someone just open a time capsule and utter the word Compuserve? rotflmao

    I remember the 256-color days. Whichever window had focus would look halfway decent, and every other visible...
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    Re: Xara 7 on windows 64 bit platform

    Same here. I have an older Intel Core 2 Quad with Windows 7 x64. Xara Xtreme, 6, and 7 have each performed like champs!

    :nerd: http://www.burlapmonkey.com/
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    Re: Transparent GIF Export

    That works, too.

    In the Export dialog box, click the Bitmap Size tab. In Area To Save, click the Page radio button.
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    Re: Farewell But Not Goodbye

    I also remember a time when Gary interacted with me on topic back in the 90s. He was excited to hear that I was creating graphics at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I'm still...
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    Re: Transparent GIF Export

    Now why didn't I remember that?? Thanks, steve j!
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    Re: Transparent GIF Export

    To exactly control the pixel dimensions of your object, there are a couple of tactics you can take:


    With the Rectangle Tool selected in the left vertical toolbar, make a new object or select an...
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    Re: Transparent GIF Export

    When I need "white" space (or more properly "blank" space) around an exported drawing, then this is what I do:


    Create a rectangle to use as the background of the image. Be certain it has the...
  21. Re: How to get that Instamatic (a.k.a. Instagram, Hipstamatic) look?

    I was able to achieve a similar effect to (what I think) you're describing. With the Ehance Photos tool selected, I turned up brightness, contrast, photo temperature, and sharpness. I turned down...
  22. Re: Innovative Way to Create Light Beams/Starburst??

    Stellation! I'll admit I didn't know about that feature, but I'll be making great use of it going forward. I appreciate you taking the time to create the example as well. Have a terrific evening!
  23. Innovative Way to Create Light Beams/Starburst??

    http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/downseven/thunderbolt.png

    Anyone have an innovative approach to creating the starburst effect like the effect in the image above?

    I've been racking my tiny...
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    Poll: Re: Do you listen to Podcasts?

    Hmmm. A Xara podast - especially a video podcast - would be fun.
  25. Re: Distressed or Cracked Effect on Vector Shapes

    Bingo! That's is exactly the approach I was looking for. This allows the resulting shape to remain vector. I'll look up your tracing tutorial, as well. Thanks for your help!

    Thanks to everyone...
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