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  1. Re: Which other brand graphic design software do you use and why?

    I use Paint Shop Pro for bitmap stuff, and PagePlus for layout of anything I can't do in Xara due to size of other constraints.

    I've recently gotten into Wonderdraw for maps, though I find myself...
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    Re: PDF Export Changes Text

    I have seen the same behavior with Xara Designer Pro. It seems to be a font issue.

    A possible workaround: Instead of using Wingdings, use the Font Awesome symbols. Alternatively, convert them to...
  3. Re: Suggestion: Color Code Feature for Page & Layer Gallery

    +1.

    -- Ben
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    Re: Exported JPG file to SVG saves as xar issue?

    "Converting" a JPG to SVG usually involves redrawing the object(s). I do that sort of thing quite often for icons and logos and such, anything with solid colors where you want nice clean lines. But...
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    Re: PROBLEMS SOFTWARE

    A lot of weird behavior seems to be caused by lack of administrative rights, or a wonky install due to a lack of said rights.

    First thing to try is to find the Xara executable file (default would...
  6. Re: Does anyone know HOW to change the color of the guides?

    I can confirm this works. I created a named color, then set the guide color to that named color, and saved the template (and coincidentally set it as the default). Even with Delete Unused Colors...
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    Re: Guides in different colors?

    +1 to this. Multiple Guides layers (each with their own color) would be very helpful for page layout.

    -- Ben
  8. Re: Is "master pages" something to expect be release by DP in the short term?

    For doing multi-page layouts with a consistent border or decoration, it's really useful. Combine with automatic page numbering for best effect.

    -- Ben
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    Re: Line thickness - want 5 or 6pt

    My experience has been that the Line Width dropdown in the Line Gallery does not allow you to type in a number (and has been this way since around XDP version 6 or so), however the Line Width...
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    Re: Xara + Mobirise?

    Mobirise seems to be very similar to Squarespace, a code-free website builder. As such, I don't really think there's any kind of overlap at all, at least not for Xara's web design capabilities.
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    Re: Can anyone name this font, please.

    Bety Noir. http://www.dafont.com/betty-noir.font?fpp=100&text=Presents

    -- Ben
  12. Thread: Scheme Scammed?

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    Re: Scheme Scammed?

    1. Under Options > View, uncheck "Delete unused colors and styles when saving".

    If you're fine with leaving this feature off, you can stop there. However, if you want to enable it but also have...
  13. Thread: Why Layers?

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    Re: Why Layers?

    I can tell you that having the option to turn Xara layers into PDF layers when exporting to PDF is super useful. I've created character sheets for RPGs that are set up so I can turn various layers on...
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    Re: Which Windows to upgrade to: 7, 8.1, 10

    I have been using 10 on my home PCs for a year now. With the addition of Start10 from Stardock, I've been able to get it to work as much like 7 as I need to in order to get around and get my work...
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    Re: Update, Upgrade or wait ?

    Designer Pro X (without any other number) was the rather confusing name for version 8. If there is a new version out there with this on the cover, then I think something went wrong somewhere.

    --...
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    Re: Any interest in Xara adding "connectors" ?

    As someone who would like to see an alternative to Visio, yes, absolutely I would be interested in this.

    -- Ben
  17. Thread: Shape shader

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    Re: Shape shader

    I had the same problem as Gary when viewing this thread in Waterfox, but in Chrome, the gif runs smoothly.

    -- Ben
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    Re: Xara Xtreme Pro Annoyances

    I too am using v11, but I seem to remember that even back as far as v5 you could set options the way you want, then go to File > Save Template, and designate it as the default template, and those...
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    Re: Multiple instances of xara

    I know you can have multiple versions installed (say X10 and X11), has anyone tried opening them at the same time? If that works, it might be a workaround (of course, it also depends entirely on what...
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    Re: Defaulting "Area to Save" to "Page"

    Thread necromancy issues aside, this is still a valid concern. I have wanted this option for quite some time as well.

    There is a workaround. Create a rectangle the exact dimensions of your page...
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    Re: Just Release: Xara Designer Pro X11

    Just got XDP11 activated properly on my main desktop PC. Seems to load up in a reasonably short amount of time. Good to go.

    -- Ben
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    Re: Wish List for V12

    A workaround for merging layers:

    1. Lock all layers except the layers you want to merge.
    2. Select all.
    3. Group. All the objects will be moved to the topmost layer before grouping.
    5. Ungroup...
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    Re: Just Release: Xara Designer Pro X11

    My PC used to take anywhere from 3-8 minutes to get from powered off to a usable desktop (fortunately Sleep mode worked a lot better in that regard), now it boots up in under 30 seconds. Most of that...
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    Re: Double page/facing page

    Having the ability to convert a document to booklet layout after the fact is all well and fine, but the ability to see things in a double-page spread while doing the layout has value on its own,...
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    Re: Just Release: Xara Designer Pro X11

    I went and reinstalled Windows on my main PC because I just upgraded to SSD. I didn't remember to deactivate XDP before pulling the drive, so I'm running the trial version on both machines now...
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