Just Launched - Xara Web Designer 11

[David Strover]

Hi Egg,

I tried to take down or edit my post but you're just too quick! This appears to be a 'propogating' problem with iPage it changes things really slowly, whether it's cache or something I don't know but I was on the Stat-Shots site and suddenly it auto-refreshed in my browser formatted okay! Go figure as my sister-in-law often says.

Incidentally all of those shirts on Stat-Shots were created from scratch by me using Designer Pro X with loads of blurry black and white and colour match-day photographs my only reference (except for the Xmas shirt which I found online) - it was hard work but I'm fairly proud of it because that is now a permanent record of the Wildcats jerseys and logos (nearly all of those created from scratch too) that has never existed prior to my obsessions!

Anyway, as usual, thanks for your quick response and you must always remember that when you see a post from me, moaning about a problem, I am 70% pure idiot.

Cheers

[gwpriester]

That can be used for professional development?
Rapid prototype to show to the client. Probably. But no more.

I suppose that depends on the designer, no? And of course the complexity of the website, Web Designer is better suited to smaller to medium size websites. Web Designer is a tool, and a tool is just a tool. In the almost 20 years I have used Xara products to create print work, logos, brochures, magazine advertisements, and websites, I have never had one client who asked what software I used. What matters is the results. And if a client is more hung up on what software you will be using, then that is not a client I will ever accept work from.

[Wolfgang]

Since I am not really in the loop anymore, how long does it usually take until the full Designer 11 Pro will come out?
I upgraded to 10 Pro literally days ago, but I hope the new one will bring tables and most of all new vector design tools and if so I will upgrade again immediately.

[pauland]

I hope the new one will bring tables and most of all new vector design tools

People have hoped this for years. I wouldn't assume it will happen.

I have no idea if there will be table support or not, but it's a big mistake to make plans on the basis that any software product is going to add new features if they haven't been announced beforehand. Xara doesn't normally announce forthcoming feature additions before release..

There are workarounds for tables. It's not ideal, for sure.

[Egg Bramhill]

Hi Wolfgang,

From my Xara products list I d/l'ed the trial of WD10 on almost the same date a year ago, as I've just d/l'ed the WD11 trial, so that was a year. I d/l'ed XD Pro X 10 two months after the release of WD10, so on that timescale XD Pro X 11 is due for release in two months time.

I doubt XD 11 will include tables, it's mainly a web based request. My guess is if it isn't in WD11 it won't be in XD11 either.

Might be totally wrong of course.

As for new vector tools we all live & hope

[Egg Bramhill]

@ David: This thread is becoming fairly scattered in it's content. Anyway, glad to hear you've sorted out your issues with iPage, though a web host that boasts "GREEN! Powered by 100% wind energy" would have me worried on windless days

[xtom]

Certainly for most people Xara is much quicker, both hobbyists and professionals. You can design from scratch, preview as you work and have a finished webpage in xara much faster than handcoding. It's also a lot more enjoyable than hand coding all the html/css.

[KarenC]

Well I think this version is SWEEEET! Great jobs guys! I'll definitely be upgrading to this version!

(Sorry I didn't read thru this entire thread) -

Questions:

1. since you've incorporated the stretchy background, do you still have to create individual "templates" for each size mobile device or just one design and it will fit to that mobile device?


2. if I purchase the WD11 upgrade from my current WD10 premium, will that deactivate my WD10 (I'm in the middle of building a huge site right now in WD10)? Can I install WD11 on another computer to make migration from WD10 goes smoothly first (and also learn)? I can not afford to break anything on my project.

Karen

[DaveDavy]

Hi, KAren,

I understand you have the template from the demo site from Magix Premium 10? I have been looking for it as well. So surprising they don't put it on as a standard... You have the files? How will I be able to get them from you?

Your feedback is highly appreciated

For others: Yes I do know it is flexible but the base of the demo 10 website is excellent and saves me allot of time....

[gwpriester]

Has anyone tried looking at Gary's demo on a tablet? I am on holiday with only my Dell Venue 8 pro. I don't have a mouse, so I can't figure out how to see the animations. One tap does nothing, double tap enlarges the page and swipes move the page

What software is the Dell Venue running? All the touch animation effects work fine on my Samsung Tab 4 tablet and on my iPhone.