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    Default Missing things in the regular Version 6 of Xara

    Hiya,


    Just upgraded but I'm thinking seriously of getting refund... I mean come on now... the star quick shape is not included? How chintzy is that?? As Xara matured I expected MORE quick shape options not less. Perhaps it's high time I make Draw Plus my preferred go to app for vectors.... Really put off right now... Not liking the UI either, it's too dark. There are no options to use the original "system" colors which I prefer...
    Richard

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    Default Re: Missing things in the regular Version 6 of Xara

    Hi Richard,
    Not sure what you are missing?
    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer 6 includes all the shapes you are accustomed to under the quickshapes flyout.

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    This is the same as the Pro version (Designer Pro 6)

    As for the UI colours, you can revert these to the old lighter grey by pressing: Alt+Ctrl+Shift keys then tap the S

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    Default Re: Missing things in the regular Version 6 of Xara

    Hi Richard,

    Long time no see.

    Many of us long time users do not like the dark UI and the flyout menus.

    To get back to the normal system colours use Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S. This toggles between the original UI and the Dark UI. If you have customized your toolbars they will revert back to the defaults when you use the key sequence.

    The "Flyout" menus have hidden many of the tools. Use the Windows > Control Bars > Button Palette to fix things. Use the Alt Key and the left mouse button to pull the flyout menus off the toolbar and onto the Button Palette. Then use the Alt key and the left mouse button to pull the individual tool icons to where you want them. See attached image for how I have put things back to rights on my system.
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    Default Re: Missing things in the regular Version 6 of Xara

    Duplicate Post. Please remove.
    Last edited by Soquili; 27 September 2010 at 10:06 PM. Reason: Duplicate Post
    Soquili
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    Default Re: Missing things in the regular Version 6 of Xara

    Richard you may be interested in an updated version of XaReg that can be used to same and load your custom toolbar layout. See the thread: http://board.xara-users.info/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=326
    Soquili
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    Bill is no longer with us. He died on 10 Dec 2012. We remember him always.
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    Default Re: Missing things in the regular Version 6 of Xara

    Thanks for the tip on the UI but the shapes fly out only shows the square and the circle, the star is missing!
    Richard

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    Default Re: Missing things in the regular Version 6 of Xara

    Open the Windows >> Control Bars >> Button Palette
    Use the Alt Key and the left mouse button to pull the star shape off the button pallet an onto your menu bar.

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    Default Re: Missing things in the regular Version 6 of Xara

    Thank you, thank you! I'm so pleased to get back to the lighter grey, I found the dark made it very difficult to see the small sliders on the colours and design gallery etc.
    I've got used to the fly out buttons now, but I'll try your suggestion.
    Cheers!

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    Default Re: Missing things in the regular Version 6 of Xara

    Hi Amaliss,

    Always glad to help.
    Soquili
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    Default Re: Missing things in the regular Version 6 of Xara

    As for the quickshape tool, you can use the keyboard shortcut shift-F2

    - Andy

 

 

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