This is serious.

very serious - am I missing something?

I've reinstalled xara 7 after new windows install.

And just drawing a box with gradient, outline and shadows is INCREDIBLY SLOW.
When I close the panel on the RHS for layers, I can move things about.
With the layers panel out, it's impossible to use !! it's takes up all processor time!

I installed v6, and no problem - it does not have the slideout panel feature.

I don't understand - this must be a serious bug that people have noticed?

Jesus I so want to use v7 again - but i don't understand what is happening.

Can someone please help me?

So I'm stuck with v6.