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
[Edit]
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+?
Quote:
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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Originally Posted by
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+?
Quote:
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