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A lot of web designers are now creating their web pages using Flash MX. I'm currently taking a class at our local college. The course is centered around designing web pages using Flash. So far the...

Aj,

I noticed you mentioned that you create multimedia presentations. I also create multimedia. I use Macromedia Director. What program are you using? Also, I'm starting to learn After Effects. If...

jens,

Someone needs to wash your mouth out with soap and send you to your room to reflect on your rude behavior. How old are you? I would guess by your demeanor that your around 10 or 11. Oh, and...

Peter,

I agree completly with your post. I also have used CorelDRAW for a long time, however I do use Xara X and several other applications to "get the job done". Nice to hear a voice of reason...

I think it's irresponsible to make such statements about various software packages. Especially if you consider that viewers of this site might be coming from different fields of interest and/or...

If you have problems following Peter's instructions on adding a custom fill (I did) in CorelDRAW check out the help files. I've included two in this post. The help files will also tell you how to...

Nicely stated Dale,

I agree with your comments regarding PhotoShop and Xara and art in general. It always amuses me when these application wars start up. For the life of me I can't understand how...

You can select individual objects within a group by using the CNTRL key. Does anyone know how to select multiple objects within a group?

Doug-O

You can select individual objects within a group by using the CNTRL key. Does anyone know how to select multiple objects within a group?

Doug-O

I tried Peter's process for creating arcs and not only is it ingenious, it does indeed create a "perfect" arc.

Along with this method for creating arcs and the tip from Luciano to turn off the...

Luciano,

That's it. Thanks for pointing this out for me. I'm sure this should help a lot of folks using Xara. I've attached the Xara help regarding this.

Doug-O

Thanks for the replies. I did try the suggestion to start with shapes with no outlines and work in wireframe mode. This seems to work. However, once you have assigned a width to your shape and move...

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Would really help if I new if I'm doing something wrong or if in fact it is...

A friend recently purchased an Epson Stylus Photo 890 printer. I've seen some output and it is truly amazing! Epson makes several models in this line. The 780, 785EPX and 890 can print boarderfree...

I'm having problems snapping objects to a grid and was wondering if I'm doing something wrong or if it's just the way Xara X works.

If I have snap to grid on and I draw a rectangle, circle, etc....

I'm having problems snapping objects to a grid and was wondering if I'm doing something wrong or if it's just the way Xara X works.

If I have snap to grid on and I draw a rectangle, circle, etc....

Hey Big Frank,

I received the file you sent me and it opened just fine. Thanks for creating such a cool tutorial and taking the time to help out a newbie.

Doug-O

I did save it as sigtutorial.xar

Are you able to download and open the file? If so, could you please e-mail a copy.

Thanks,

Doug-O

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I'm new to Xara and have been "playing" around with it's various features. In my attempt to put text on curve or...

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I'm new to Xara and have been "playing" around with it's various features. In my attempt to put text on curve or...

I came across the tutorial by Big Frank on creating a chrome effect. When I download the file sigtutorial.xar and try and open it in Xara I get a file corrupt error. I've tried several times with no...

I came across the tutorial by Big Frank on creating a chrome effect. When I download the file sigtutorial.xar and try and open it in Xara I get a file corrupt error. I've tried several times with no...

Thanks for your replies,

Playing around some I discovered the Combine Shapes > Add Shapes feature. This works great for adding arcs. I simple created the outline for my interface, placed a circle...

Hello,

I've just started playing with Xara and have been going through the excellent manual that Gary has been authoring in the WebXealot. As I've probably pestered Gary enough I'd thought I'd...

Hello,

I've just started playing with Xara and have been going through the excellent manual that Gary has been authoring in the WebXealot. As I've probably pestered Gary enough I'd thought I'd...