Xara X & Xara 3D Two different packages to buy ?

[ashpurple]

Being an avid CorelDraw user for many years now, I have been won over by (Gary) GW Priester & (Richard) RAMWolff who feature heavily on this great site. I hope to be in possession of Xara X sometime this week.

Q. Are Xara X and Xara 3D two different packages that need to be bought, or does Xara 3D come with Xara X in the same way that Corel PhotPaint comes with CorelDraw ?

I know what will happen when I get into Xara X and want to attempt some of the great 3D creations I see in the Galleries.

I am sure Richard (RAMWolff) wont be able to hold his tongue..... LOL Go ahead, I'm all ears. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Ashley S H

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[This message was edited by Ashley S H on April 07, 2003 at 04:33.]

[ashpurple]

Being an avid CorelDraw user for many years now, I have been won over by (Gary) GW Priester & (Richard) RAMWolff who feature heavily on this great site. I hope to be in possession of Xara X sometime this week.

Q. Are Xara X and Xara 3D two different packages that need to be bought, or does Xara 3D come with Xara X in the same way that Corel PhotPaint comes with CorelDraw ?

I know what will happen when I get into Xara X and want to attempt some of the great 3D creations I see in the Galleries.

I am sure Richard (RAMWolff) wont be able to hold his tongue..... LOL Go ahead, I'm all ears. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Ashley S H

**Purple is Bliss and Bliss is Hawaii**

[This message was edited by Ashley S H on April 07, 2003 at 04:33.]

[michaelward]

Well I'm glad that you've been won over, and I welcome to the exciting, sometimes infuriating, but always creative world of Xara X http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

And to answer your question, yes Xara X and Xara 3D are seperated packages, and unfortunately there seems to be no discount for owning either of the products when you buy the other :/

I'm sure you've had fun with the trial, and long may you continue to have fun with the full version.



Michael Ward
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[RAMWolff44]

Here I go!! http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

No, not much acually to add to Michael's comments but I will say that both programs are exceptional and I would recommend buying both if you really want a well rounded output. While XaraX is good for simple .gif animations more and more is being done in Xara3D these days that is absolutely stunning!! http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/eek.gif So I would invest in both if your pocket book allows for this!!

I've been quite busy as of late. Finished my web site and am still tweaking it here and there but you can look for it with my sig. from here on out if you are so inclined. That way I can keep my posts more towards topic instead delving into my personal stuff! http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Hope it shows up OK?

Richard http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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[gwpriester]

Hello Ashley

I am flattered and very pleased.

Xara X is quite similar to CorelDRAW (in fact many of DRAW's best featured were "inspired" by Xara. Xara X, like CorelDRAW, is a vector drawing application. While both applications use similar tools, I think that Xara's anti-alising engine, produces images of superior quality. I base this on having done many of the same tutorial images in both programs. DRAW has a lot more features and utilities and is a very good all around product. Xara is just better :-)

Xara 3D is not a drawing application, although many members of these confereces would disagree and have found very creative ways of pushing the envelope far beyond anything the folks at Xara would have ever imagined possible.

Hope this helps.

Gary

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[Lottie]

Just to disagree with Michael(in the nicest possible way http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif )If you buy through the XaraClub at www.Xara.com

"We also offer discounts on many Xara products if you already own one or more of our other products. Any discounts apply automatically when you purchase." (from the XaraClub FAQ)

lotty

[michaelward]

It does say 'many' not all http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Anyone know when these discounts apply?



Michael Ward
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http://www.leythers.co.uk
http://www.metalandplastics.co.uk

[ashpurple]

Thanks Michael, Gary, Richard and last but not least.... Lottie.

I had the opportunity to get the Xara 3D as the Xara X was not available. (I try to go to Computer Fairs that come to town at least once a month. There one does pick up some discounts). My friend saw Xara 3D but did not get it as we did not know if you could use the Xara 3D without having Xara X ????? Going by what you say, one can. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

**Richard - Interesting website. Catch you there** http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/wink.gif