What Happened to Xara/Magix Online Content?

[Acorn]

Here's is where i got the V19.0.2.... Trial version from: https://www.xara.com/web-19-download/

The file is named "XWDL19Setup.exe" and about 863MB in size.

the screenshot is taken from the in-trial upgrade button function

It looks to me that all what is in de library is all what you get and no further updates.

And it is genuine Xara.

I checked the file and it is 19.0.2......

Red, thank you for being the front runner for us.

I decided to try the trial.
Yes, Xara want a full £199 but there appears to be a "perpetual" discount of 30%, but 'perpetual' only for the first year:



My download unpacked 11,105 files.
The 'cache' was identified as C:\Users\...\AppData\Local\Xara\WebDesignerPerpetu al\19\Cache\designs\eng\firstlook\intro_18_0, so Xara didn't bother to update the First look introduction files.

You have to register into Xara Cloud to activate the trial;



I think this is the biggest change, the install folder, mine, C:\Program Files\Xara\Xara Web Designer\, now holds the 'cache' in C:\Program Files\Xara\Xara Web Designer\clipart\. Previously, this was a load of files chucked into the Local AppData folder, effectively forcing it all onto your C:\. Now you could install into another drive and the 'cache' will follow.

In passing, the new 'cache' could be reworked into your current Magix v19/v18/v17 XDAs for those who never downloaded the original 'cache'.

You get a purple nag button asking you to "Subscribe to get more content..."; this is to entice you into the Plus versions.

The worst thing I now have is I cannot use Xara Cloud readily between my Plus account and this trial without having to log out of one and into the other.

Will I buy in? Probably not.
I actually like the Subscription model and the latest Xara features, mainly SVG handing.
I am really used to the monochrome buttons and actually felt uncomfortable rolling back to v19:



Why Xara stuck at v19, I can only guess.
Xara Web Designer 19.0.2.67264 P x64 Jul 21 2023 shows it has been on the books for quite a time.
I want to know more about its upgrade trajectory and if it will ever align with the Plus version.
At that point, I might buy in.

Acorn