Eye Candy 7 released with demo for download

[Tomahawk Kid]

Frances,


I followed your instructions and "bingo" it works. I spent a couple of hours messing and it looks very promising.

Whilst using EC6 and again, whilst briefly using the EC7 trial I experienced Xara DPX occasionally "locking up" and sometimes crashing.

Seems to happen when layering effect on effect and then trying to edit one effect in the stack. Or when "unlocking" a locked effect where the object has been repositioned or resized.

Have you ever experienced similar?

I really love the look and feel of the EC7 UI though. My heart says yes.... but do I really need it? Probably not but I'll treat myself for Christmas :0)



Thanks for your help,


Mike.

[gwpriester]

Thanks Adam.

[adammhaile]

Thanks Adam.

I believe you are referring to the post I submitted about doing a custom install, but looks like it didn't actually show up...

[gwpriester]

Ah, it was probably moderated because you posted a link in a first time post. But it has been approved and is now visible to all.

[adammhaile]

Ah, it was probably moderated because you posted a link in a first time post. But it has been approved and is now visible to all.

Perfect, thanks! Hopefully my post will help

[Tomahawk Kid]

Adam,


Have you any idea why the EC7 plugin should crash when you try and unlock a locked effect after resizing a graphic? Also crashes if you try and change resolution from that which was first applied?

It's a great UI but these niggles are a bit of a distraction. SuperbladePro is also a great plugin but I hardly use it now because of it's annoying niggles. Of course I'm only referring to when Xara is the host program!



Mike

[Robertl]

Adam,


Have you any idea why the EC7 plugin should crash when you try and unlock a locked effect after resizing a graphic? Also crashes if you try and change resolution from that which was first applied?

It's a great UI but these niggles are a bit of a distraction. SuperbladePro is also a great plugin but I hardly use it now because of it's annoying niggles. Of course I'm only referring to when Xara is the host program!



Mike

Hi,

My name is Robert. I handle technical support for Alien Skin Software. Since Xara is not a supported host program for Eye Candy 7 there may be crashes like the one you described. If you ever have these issues when using Elements, please let us know by submitting a support ticket.

Thanks,
Robert Lounsberry

[Mart]

I thought I'd try installing the trial version of Eye Candy 7. The 32-bit plugin installed directly into 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Xara\Xara Photo Graphic Designer 2013\Xara Picture Editor\PSplug-ins' and appeared to work OK. I applied a lightening effect to some text.

The problem comes when the saved graphic is re-opened after closing Xara P&D. The graphic takes a long time to open. A message eventually comes up saying 'Unknown plug-in error has occurred'. The graphic will then open but without the effect applied.

[angelize]

Hi Mart, I had a chat with one of the Alien Skin support techs a few weeks ago and it seems that at this time they have no plans to address this issue anytime soon as their main customer base at this time are Photoshop users.

However if they were to get enough requests they may reconsider. They have a live chat support on their website. It certainly can't hurt for others to ask!

In the meantime you can apply the effects at a high resolution (at least 300dpi or higher) and then lock them. As for me I am sticking with version 6 of the Eye Candy plugins that I already have, I won't be upgrading as the hassle isn't worth it for me.

[Mart]

Hello Angelize - I don't really need Eye Candy, so probably won't pursue the problem. It's just that thought I might treat myself to the plug-in pack after all this time of using only what comes with Xara. A pity it didn't work properly but it does say what the program requirements are. I guess the money from non-Photoshop users wouldn't amount to enough for the company to worry about it too much.