XaReg 2 Released

[morris]

Create new REG_SZ value named PredefZoomLevels in HKCU\Software\Xara\XtremePro\8.1\Options\Preferences key, and set it to "1410;966;300;256;128;99;48;32;6" (without quotes). Run Designer Pro and see what's in the Zoom Factor dropdown

As for the line widths, the value name (also of REG_SZ type) is LineWidthsPoints in the same key.

You may also want to check out a value named WheelZoomLevels in ...\Options\Mouse key - set it to "8;33;99;300;900;1200;1300" and see what happens when you zoom by mousewheel.

This works with Xara versions 6, 7 and 8 (at least with Pro versions). I haven't checked versions 4 and 5.

I've just checked Xtreme 4 (not Pro) and these Registry settings are supported. So I guess Xtreme5 supports them too

PredefZoomLeves and LineWidthsPoints values may be in any order (ascending or descending) - depends on what order you prefer when you open the combobox, while WheelZoomLevels must be ascending (otherwise it won't work).

[Boy]

Thanks for the zoom level hacks, Morris! I got them to work but not for the line widths as the drop-down box doesn't show any changes. Can you show us the value notation you used?

Is it possible to also change the font size values in the drop-down box? That would be very useful.

It would be nice to have these options included in XaReg2.

[morris]

Have a look at the attachment.

As for the font sizes list, I don't think it's possible, but I'll check it at home.

[Boy]

Have a look at the attachment.

I followed the directions but I don't think the LineWidthsPoints and LineWidthsPixel options work with DPX, Morris.

[morris]

I followed the directions but I don't think the LineWidthsPoints and LineWidthsPixel options work with DPX, Morris.

I have just tested it in Xara Designer Pro X, see the video: LineWidthsDPX.mp4

And to your previous question: I have not found any reference in the Registry for predefined font sizes list.

[Boy]

Thanks for the video, Morris, but still no go. Very strange. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the zoom level hack works fine but not the LineWidthsPoints and LineWidthsPixel options. I attached a screen shot in case I missed something after all...

Too bad the predefined font list cannot be hacked.

[morris]

Thanks for the video, Morris, but still no go. Very strange. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the zoom level hack works fine but not the LineWidthsPoints and LineWidthsPixel options. I attached a screen shot in case I missed something after all... .

I'm really sorry I cannot help you any further with this.

Anyone else cares to try this registry hack? Or is it only me that has this thing working?

[morris]

Thanks for the zoom level hacks, Morris! I got them to work but not for the line widths as the drop-down box doesn't show any changes. Can you show us the value notation you used?

One thing bothered me. There's also a setting called "LineWidthsPixel", and, until now, I couldn't figure out its purpose.

LineWidthsPoints and LineWidthsPixel are both for setting a predefined list of line widths. When you set both, you are presented only one of them. Which one it is depends on the units used. If, in Page options, you set millimeters/centimeters/inches/feet or whatever "real world" unit of measurement, LineWidthsPoints comes into play. When you set "pixels" as your unit, LineWidthsPixel is used. So, it is possible to have two different lists of predefined line widths.

[covoxer]

Ok, we can add these settings.
Please suggest what else would you like to see added or changed in XaReg.

Thank you!

[Boy]

Ok, we can add these settings.
Please suggest what else would you like to see added or changed in XaReg.

Thank you!

Thank you for adding the new settings, John.

I miss version 1's options to load and save settings and toolbars, as well as the possibility to move around and rename Design and Fill Gallery folders.

In an earlier post I requested the return of the tool tips but I hope these will be more descriptive as before.