VectorStyler

I found this app yesterday and installed the beta version, it looks promising.
For years, I have been searching an app that combines Xara's brush flexibility, Expression's blend modes, skeletal strokes and color replacement and RealDrawPro's area gradient capabilities.
I still use Expression 3.3 beta because some features are unfindable elsewhere.
Skeletal strokes seem definitely fallen from grace, I must forget about it.

Illustrator is able to partially replace Xara, Expression & RealDrawPro but is expensive, slow and requires a high-end configuration, I am looking for a cheaper and lighter app.
Yet VectorStyler could fit the bill although some functions are still missing.
Now I must wait for NumericPath to disclose the price of this outsider. I wish it was lighter and more stable too.

Did someone try this app?

I guess you mean this app? https://www.vectorstyler.com/

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Originally Posted by gwpriester

I guess you mean this app? https://www.vectorstyler.com/

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Guess so Gary, that's what I found too.

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I still use Expression 3.3 beta because some features are unfindable elsewhere

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with you on that one....

realdrawpro however I tried years ago and never got on with

vectorstyler looks interesting...

In fact, good vector functions that we demand here in the forum for at least 10 years from Xara.
I downloaded the beta and I’m going to play with it.

If the program can also depict some ingenious functions Xara’s (of course without the web function)
I would be willing to change or buy as a replacement for missing vector functions on Xara’s side.

I consider Xara as a Swiss knife, I do not think I'll stop using it, because I guess Xara contains some functions that will never be implemented elsewhere.
Vectorstyler is design-oriented and seems able to compete with Illustrator although being lighter and faster, that's why I find it interesting as a complement to Xara.

Yes, Xara is unique but when Xara don't bring some improved vector functionality then I see VectorStyler as a replacement for missing vector functions.

Thanks for sharing about VectorStyler.
VectorStyler has almost all the vector functions that are not available in Xara.
I will definitely give it a try but still, nothing can replace Xara in my view.

With some limited testing this 'beta' (v1.0.0.24 RC1) is a long way off production; almost anything special I try locks or hums.

Acorn

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Originally Posted by Acorn

With some limited testing this 'beta' (v1.0.0.24 RC1) is a long way off production; almost anything special I try locks or hums.

Acorn

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Not here. Maybe your hardware is to low.

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Originally Posted by ernie-f

Not here. Maybe your hardware is to low.

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Nope ernie, if it needs more than i7-5930K 3.5GHz, 32MB then VS is not up to it.
Things I do in Xara quickly cause all sorts of ructions in VS.

Acorn

i tthink the point was you can do things you can't do in xara, in vectorstyler... if you can do them in xara, then you would wouldn't you....

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Originally Posted by handrawn

i tthink the point was you can do things you can't do in xara, in vectorstyler... if you can do them in xara, then you would wouldn't you....

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Simply to test performance. As VS was acting up, I checked how fast Xara worked, that's all. Compare and contrast.
I would love VS to process the things that Xara doesn't but not at the expense of a tetchy application.

I'm sure it will improve and I await its cost.

Acorn

laptop Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10875H CPU @ 2.30GHz, 2304 Mhz, 8 Core(s), 16 Logical Processor(s) - Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 32.0 GB

I find it is a bit laggy sometimes, but nothing unexpected - maybe you expect too much, comparing a beta work in progress with a long established product... or there again, maybe you state the obvious, for how could it not be so, so early in the developmemt
stage ?

I’ve also downloaded the beta to try. My laptop is far below the stated (multicore) spec so can’t comment on that side of things, but my first impressions are still good. I’ve found a few things that need fixing, but that’s understandable as it’s only been a Windows beta a few of months.

There is a learning curve and I'm slightly overwhelmed with the options and possibilities at the moment (which is great), but feel it will take quite a while to understand its full creative potential. I’ve only just touched on it’s styling capabilities, but can already can see how useful they could be in certain work situations and graphics production environments.

It does make you realise though, the extent to which Xara has neglected the development of their vector tools and program interface.

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Originally Posted by Acorn

I'm sure it will improve and I await its cost.
Acorn

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According to a review from last year (https://www.techpcvipers.com/vectors...in-the-market/): "The Vectorstyler beta version is 100% free to download but out of beta version you have to pay 99 USD to purchase a single license that will come with a free for a year. The pros of using this designing software is you don’t have to pay anything for subscription."

I'm not sure how to interpret it, as the author indicates that there is a yearly aspect to the pricing and then that there is no subscription.

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Originally Posted by gcellison

According to a review from last year (https://www.techpcvipers.com/vectors...in-the-market/): "The Vectorstyler beta version is 100% free to download but out of beta version you have to pay 99 USD to purchase a single license that will come with a free for a year. The pros of using this designing software is you don’t have to pay anything for subscription."

I'm not sure how to interpret it, as the author indicates that there is a yearly aspect to the pricing and then that there is no subscription.

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I assume you get to keep the version at the end of your year but no upgrades.

Acorn

Just to add, I also read a post on their forum (by the developer) the launch price is likely to be around 99usd for a permanent, single payment license, with a years worth of updates. They are not committed to an official release date yet.