Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
Dear Xara Designer Pro users,
We’ve heard you!! Our desktop application Xara Designer Pro+ (get more information here and here) is ready to take off into the universe of high resolution :)
Therefore, we’re in search of volunteers who want to test Designer Pro+ on their 4k monitors or HD Laptops for one week.
When: Testing starts this Thursday, 06/11 - next Thursday 06/18
How: Volunteers will get access to our Designer Pro+ HiDPI beta version. The beta-version has full functionality scope and you can use it the way you use your current Designer Pro version. Whenever you encounter a bug or problem, you can take screenshots and feedback it directly to us.
Interested? PM me here on TG or email to: evak@xara.com
We’re looking forward to having you on board!
Thanks,
Eva
Product Manager @Xara
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Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
Quick technical note about this (quoted from developer):
"The work is really about making the program respond to the Windows scale factor, not necessarily HiDPI or 4K screens. So if the Windows scale factor is 100%, on whatever screen, the user should see no difference. If it's >100% on any screen the user will see everything scale up properly."
So, if you you have a 4K screen and 100% windows scaling, you wouldn't see any difference.
There are some known issues between moving the window between screens that have scaling on and off, and when changing the scaling whilst the window is open. We're working on these issues.
Let us know if you have any questions :)
Thanks
Rob
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If your unsure what yours is set to, go to Start > Settings > System > Display and you'll see the scale of layout options there.
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Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
Should this be posted in Announcement?
And is this coming to Designer Pro X any time soon?
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
Yea we can add it to announcements also. We added it here so its also open to you guys for any discussion.
Our focus is just to get it HiDPI right at the moment, so can't say what version it'll be in. We'll keep you informed though.
Thanks
Rob
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
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Originally Posted by
Eva-K
Interested? PM me here on TG.
Eva
Product Manager @Xara
Eva, not every interested TG Member may have PM access.
Acorn
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
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Acorn
Eva, not every interested TG Member may have PM access.
Acorn
Hi Acorn,
great! Thanks for this input, I added my mail address - it's easiest :)
Have a good day!
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
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Originally Posted by
Eva-K
Dear Xara Designer Pro users,
We’ve heard you!! Our desktop application Xara Designer Pro+ (
get more information here and
here) is ready to take off into the universe of high resolution :)
Therefore, we’re in search of
volunteers who want to test Designer Pro+ on their 4k monitors or HD Laptops for one week.
When: Testing starts this Thursday, 06/11 - next Thursday 06/18
How: Volunteers will get access to our Designer Pro+ HiDPI beta version. The beta-version has full functionality scope and you can use it the way you use your current Designer Pro version. Whenever you encounter a bug or problem, you can take screenshots and feedback it directly to us.
Interested? PM me here on TG or email to:
evak@xara.com
We’re looking forward to having you on board!
Thanks,
Eva
Product Manager @Xara
May I just say that this is.... excellent news!
As some here may have noticed, I have been waiting for this for several years now.
I have signed up as a Beta Tester. And I am pleased to report that that on a 4K screen, even with 175% Windows Scaling... that XDPro+ now looks absolutely awsome and works like a charm.
Bravo! Well done Xara.
J
PS I am also pleased to report that Eva seems extremely responsive to my feedback. Good work!
To be honest, it's actually rather exciting. This could be the change of gear that Xara has been needing for several years now.
Go Xara, go!! :D
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
Hi Shipen, I know you've been requesting this for a very long time. I admit I have held back from purchasing a 4K monitor for exactly the same reason. My primary software is Xara. I use it for graphics, letters, invoices and countless other things. Therefore, due to the issues you've highlighted I've struggled on with my old dual monitors.
Now the important question. When/Is this going to trickle down to Xara Magix????
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
When you have this version for the desktop version, then count me in. I have been avoiding a 4K monitor because of the lack of support.
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
Start saving for your 4K monitors now, folks....
XDPro+ on a 4K screen will knock your collective heads off, believe me! :D
J
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
I had Pro+ HiDPI and Pro v17 side-by-side on a 4K 26in screen with 150% mag. This is a screenshot:https://initiostar.co.uk/demo/XaraPr..._XaraPro17.png. The difference becomes increasingly apparent as the mag increases, so at 200% and 250% it would be very much more obvious.
While the screenshoot does not really demonstrate the increased clarity, I found it much more pleasing on the eye, particularly where you have a lot of detail in a document.
I am not aware of any technical reason why this could not be made available in future releases of any Xara authored products. As I understand, Magix are not re-authoring Xara products, just bundling them with their update service. To my mind therefore, this is a Xara resource priority, marketing and timing decision.
If Pro+ were available as a stand-alone product, I would happily subscribe for it (I just don't need the Cloud bits). This too of course becomes a Xara marketing decision, not a technical issue unless integration between the products has made it one.
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If Pro+ were available as a stand-alone product, I would happily subscribe for it (I just don't need the Cloud bits). This too of course becomes a Xara marketing decision, not a technical issue unless integration between the products has made it one.
+1
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
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Initiostar
If Pro+ were available as a stand-alone product, I would happily subscribe for it (I just don't need the Cloud bits). This too of course becomes a Xara marketing decision, not a technical issue unless integration between the products has made it one.
+1
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Egg Bramhill
+1
+1
I don't need the Cloud bits either, given how long I have been holding my breath for the HD enhancement, I shall but will tolerate them if I must!
(PS Btw, does the Cloud stuff require each person who I share a design with to have a license?)
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shiphen
+1
I don't need the Cloud bits either, given how long I have been holding my breath for the HD enhancement, I shall but will tolerate them if I must!
+1 me too!
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
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shiphen
PS Btw, does the Cloud stuff require each person who I share a design with to have a license?
No, you add them as email addressees for them to gain access to a project.
https://xara.com/design/smart-collaboration/.
Acorn
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
Hello everyone,
Today is the day: we proudly announce that Xara Designer Pro+ has taken off into the universe of high resolution :)
First, Thank you to all the beta testers for the wonderful feedback. It was fun interacting with you first-hand.
From today 12pm UK time you are able to experience the latest Xara Designer Pro+ release which offers high-resolution awareness and other improvements and fixes that you might be interested in.
Find a short summary here or here
Want to experience it?
You can download the lastest version of Designer Pro+ from here: https://xara.com/pro-plus-download/
Please remember, in order to use Designer Pro+ you need to register it with a Xara Cloud account. You have a single account for both products.
Signing-up today at www.xara.com means you will get a 14 day trial of both Xara Cloud and Designer Pro+.
Already have used up your trial but nevertheless want to be part of the new Xara movement?
Then we strongly recommend you take advantage of our exclusive 50% discount (6-months free) for the first year of the subscrioption offer dedicated to our TalkGraphics community: use the code TALKGRAPHICS to get it, i.e. as an individual you will pay 101,70 €/ £/ $ for a whole year. In order to use this coupon code, do the following:
- Click the UPGRADE button in either Designer Pro+ or in Xara Cloud
- Choose the Xara Cloud+ plan you want to go for (Pro+ for individuals, Team+ for 3 or more users)
- During checkout, enter the coupon code TALKGRAPHICS
- Complete the purchase
Already have updated your MAGIX Designer app to V17 (DPX, WD/P, PGD) and still want to use Designer Pro+?
Don't worry, you can still do this. Simply send me an email to evak@xara.com or contact us via https://xara.com/contact-us/ and we will transfer your remaining credit over to your new Xara Cloud+ subscription.
We're thrilled to have you onboard!
Great things are going to happen - stay tuned :)
Best,
Eva
Product Manager @xara
Re: Want to test HiDPI Beta Version of Xara Designer Pro+?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Eva-K
Hello everyone,
Today is the day: we proudly announce that Xara Designer Pro+ has taken off into the universe of high resolution :)
First, Thank you to all the beta testers for the wonderful feedback. It was fun interacting with you first-hand.
From today 12pm UK time you are able to experience the latest Xara Designer Pro+ release which offers high-resolution awareness and other improvements and fixes that you might be interested in.
Find a short summary here or here
Want to experience it?
You can download the lastest version of Designer Pro+ from here: https://xara.com/pro-plus-download/
Please remember, in order to use Designer Pro+ you need to register it with a Xara Cloud account. You have a single account for both products.
Signing-up today at www.xara.com means you will get a 14 day trial of both Xara Cloud and Designer Pro+.
Already have used up your trial but nevertheless want to be part of the new Xara movement?
Then we strongly recommend you take advantage of our exclusive 50% discount (6-months free) for the first year of the subscrioption offer dedicated to our TalkGraphics community: use the code TALKGRAPHICS to get it, i.e. as an individual you will pay 101,70 €/ £/ $ for a whole year. In order to use this coupon code, do the following:
- Click the UPGRADE button in either Designer Pro+ or in Xara Cloud
- Choose the Xara Cloud+ plan you want to go for (Pro+ for individuals, Team+ for 3 or more users)
- During checkout, enter the coupon code TALKGRAPHICS
- Complete the purchase
Already have updated your MAGIX Designer app to V17 (DPX, WD/P, PGD) and still want to use Designer Pro+?
Don't worry, you can still do this. Simply send me an email to evak@xara.com or contact us via https://xara.com/contact-us/ and we will transfer your remaining credit over to your new Xara Cloud+ subscription.
We're thrilled to have you onboard!
Great things are going to happen - stay tuned :)
Best,
Eva
Product Manager @xara
Eva, thank you for listening.
I have just cleanly upgraded with the Patch Release, Xara Designer Pro+ 20.1.0.59517 SL x64 Jun 24 2020, with no installation issues.
It is sweet to see a release date on a product available for the following day.
Acorn
