Update to Xara Designer Pro X 16 - or not?

[ss-kalm]

I've NEVER lost any custom toolbars through crashes. For me Xara rarely crashes, and then reopening brings everything back up as expected.

[Helle]

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

[ss-kalm]

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.

[Helle]

Okay, I also never have lost a tool bar, except in pro11.
I tried to figure out where the custom tool bar is saved to, but gave up. Had hoped for an easy solution.
Have just finished installing pro16 trial - hmm, no real news for me at first glance!

[Jonopen]

To quickly see what's been added to each new version, there's a link (poorly named 'here') on this Xara website page:

https://www.xara.com/uk/designer-pro/whats-new/

Beyond the Shape Painter tool and SmartShapes I don't think there have been any useful drawing tools added (or improved) for years.

Very nice car drawing btw.

[Helle]

I believe you are right :-(

[MB365]

In addition to the what's new link, please refer to this link that highlights additional feature releases: https://www.xara.com/uk/designer-pro/whats-new/older/. Also I'd recommend reviewing the release notes to see many improvements that add up to a lot.

Hopefully, you will find that it is beneficial to upgrade from v8.1.1 to v16.3.

Happy holidays,
Matt
CEO of Xara