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    Default Update to Xara Designer Pro X 16 - or not?

    Hi all
    I still use Pro X 8.1.1 because it is stable and I don't loose my Custom Control bar.

    I bought X11 64 bit and when it crash (a lot) all my custom settings is gone, so I have to recreate the custom bar every time. After doing that 20 times I got tired of Xara X11.
    That made me contact support several times without any solutions at all!
    So basically I don't use it.

    Now Xara sends me an offer for the latest version. Do any of you use it for vector drawings? And if so, do you have a custom bar that works and don't vanish every time Xara crashes?

    I don't use Xara for any web og photo designs ONLY for pure vector drawings, which was the reason buying the software years ago. Still very happy for the vector section in Xara, just don't have any "pixel" or web use for it :-)

    I am on a Windows 7 PC
    Hope to get answers from you soon. The offer from Xara stand until December 26.

    regards Helle

    Just finished a drawing of my old Ford Popular on Xara ProX and it would be cool if there are new vector functions in the latest version

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    Info Re: Update to Xara Designer Pro X 16 - or not?

    Helle, the "offer" will repeat so don't get conned into buying before testing.
    Download the trial.
    If you still have control bar issues, I suggest two things:
    1. Right-select Run as administrator the once to properly register Xara's libraries.
    2. Find a free driver checker to make sure your machine is up-to-date.

    From your explanation, I can see no reason for you upgrading.
    Instead, I would try the above with your XDPX11 copy as it is the more stable of any of the versions that I have in use.

    Acorn
    Acorn - installed Xara software: Cloud+/Pro+ and most others back through time (to CC's Artworks). Contact for technical remediation/consultancy for your web designs.
    When we provide assistance, your responses are valuable as they benefit the community. TG Nuggets you might like. Report faults: Xara Cloud+/Pro+/Magix Legacy; Xara KB & Chat

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    Default Re: Update to Xara Designer Pro X 16 - or not?

    Thank you. Will give it a go
    All drivers are up-to-date, machine is running fine with all other programs.
    A bit strange that is is not possible to save custom toolbars, but one has to recreate it ALL the time. Pretty silly!

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    Default Re: Update to Xara Designer Pro X 16 - or not?

    I've NEVER lost any custom toolbars through crashes. For me Xara rarely crashes, and then reopening brings everything back up as expected.
    Keith
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    Default Re: Update to Xara Designer Pro X 16 - or not?

    Weird! X11 looses all custom tool bars for me, whereas the older X8 never looses anything.
    The version you are talking about, is it X11 ? Also may I ask what platform/pc you are using?
    I am on a PC Win 7 Pro using a wacom digitizer
    regards Helle

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    Default Re: Update to Xara Designer Pro X 16 - or not?

    At the moment, I'm using XP&GD16. but I've used nearly all versions (Except 11 and I have to admit mostly NOT Pro) from Corel Xara 1.0 to the current V16.3, and NEVER lost a custom toolbar through crashes. I've ONLY ever had to recreate a toolbar when upgrading to a new version.

    I'm also using Windows 10.

    I'm obviously not representative, but just wanted to point out that this may ONLY be a version 11 problem - although this is the first time I've ever heard it mentioned.
    Keith
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