Casual Notes on Xara Cloud+ and Xara Pro+ Combo

[Acorn]

I now have a proper licence for Xara Cloud+ and Xara Pro+.

This thread is to document what I find interesting or different between this Xara-supported combo and the "partnership" Magix with Xara (MagiXara hereafter).

Would contributors to this Thread include the Title Heading of any prior written section so it is easier to collate material? Use your own Heading for new material.

Offering
There is only Xara Pro+, no Web Designer version.
It is subscription only so it stops dead when you no longer pay for it; no messy Update Service! Do browse https://help-cloud-plus.xara.com before committing; it is a bit lightweight as Rob-Xar is handlling this and the MagiXara material so refer therr if there are specific XDPX questions but do ask Xara directly.
Version releases are ahead of, and more frequent, than XDPX:

• https://help-cloud-plus.xara.com/art...-is-xara-cloud.
• https://help-cloud-plus.xara.com/art...designer-pro-x

Some third-party bits are gone:

• EXIF tool.
• Perspective Correction Tool.
• PCFx live effects.
• Panorama Studio (Panorama tool is still available).
• Xara Slideshow Widget, is there but requires the MagiXara Xara Hosting! At cost!

@Xara+: What remedies are in place for the capabilities of the EXIF Tool and the Xara Slideshow Widget removal? Answered in #3.

First Install
No need to uninstall your current Xara Desktop application. Keep around even if you no long update it; it will be your lifeline.
Requires Internet access to sync with the Cloud+ online account.
Install is quicker and cleaner as the MagiXara paraphernalia is not there.
Updates are automatically advised, even across major version releases?
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+1 no longer offers up the licence number (Camelot Debug Information).
@Xara+: There is no PDF Manual! Answered in #2; no XDA menu option though.
Remember to Download All into the Local Designs gallery. One could Copy & Paste from your existing Cache but you might miss out on the latest material/updates.
New Help site - remember no links now to MagiXara: https://help-cloud-plus.xara.com. This landing page documents that v20 exists; currently Xara Designer Pro+ 20.0.0.59369 SL x64 Jun 4 2020.
No MagiXara nag screens or offers!

Off-line Working
Up to 30 days: https://help-cloud-plus.xara.com/art...ro-for-offline.
@Xara+: How is this implemented? Answered in #3.

Cloud Working
Best through setting up a Cloud Storage service:


Presently up to 1GB of cache downloaded; now done at 3.18GB and over 34,000 files - just up on XDPXv17.0.

Enjoy your day!

Acorn