Web Block suggestions and ideas

[masque]

I didn't even know Xara had an alternative version to the Magix one. When did that happen? And more importantly do I need to not renew Magix (spelt wrong) when it expires 7/7/23 and move over to Xara Designer proper, should I want to obviously, or what? I feel as though I missed a boat I didn't know was sailing. Are there any major differences, apart from blocks, which I'm fairly indifferent about, to the Xara Designer pro X whatever it is, I'm currently using?

[handrawn]

the new xara version you have to pay for every year or it stops working [reverts to a demo mode which, unlike trial mode, dosn't really do anything useful]

the plus side is that it is updated regularly and you get features like the modular websites; the magix version gets updated once a year, and is way behind the curve; but then if you don't need the new things you can save by not updating; you do not need to move to the new pro+ version, you can always try the trial it is a completely seperate program; if you install that and let it lapse you may get offered a discount to keep it

I let mine lapse

was a year or two now since it was launched; someone like acorn probably has all the details at their fingertips....

[handrawn]

june 2020:

http://releasenotes.xara.hosting/des...plus/index.htm

[masque]

I have downloaded the 14 day trial and there doesn't seem to be a lot of difference on first quick use, apart from the even darker interface. I'll give it a couple of weeks to explore. Not desperate to spend money these days unless I'm getting something new and better.
Thanks.

[handrawn]

apart from the UI, it is mostly content, ie online content catalogue and design gallery stuff - xara now seem very focused on corporate branding and website stuff, rather than good old fashioned graphic design

the release notes cover it

you are welcome

[I trust the snails are keeping well ]

[bwood]

The newest release of Pro+ indicates we can use blocks with our existing websites. Haven’t had time to play with it yet; but will on the weekend.