Xara X/Xtreme has been my app of choice for donkey's years, it's perfect for creating web graphics, mock ups, etc without all the fuss and bloat of Illustrator. But for the first time I'm hesitant to upgrade, I know it's stupid but I just don't like the dark interface. I'll try the demo and see if it's something I could get used to but I suspect I'll just stick with the last version.
At the press of 3 keys, you have the style of the old interface. Don't let that be a stumbling block to getting the latest version of a great program...
I want to add an image banner with slides that change but dont want to use flash so they can appear on Mac's etc. Can you advise if webdesigner 6 can do this please? Or is it only flash friendly.
@trader4561 I suppose you could use an animated gif. You'll have to check on Xara's website if it supports animation creation (I'm pretty sure it does), but Designer does do for sure.
Many thanks for the very speedy reply. However I am a little confused by your reply. You say you'll have to check if it supports animation creation but then add designer does do for sure?
Does this mean there is another programme better than webdesigner 6 or? I am new to all the different offerings so please advise.
@trader4561 Actually things changed for V6 slightly. Web Designer has the latest web features but limited drawing tools, Photo and Graphic Designer has limited web features but better drawing features (most, but not all drawing features though), Designer Pro is the flagship product with the same latest web features and the entire set of advanced drawing tools. More info about this is on xara dot com.
I see that Xara still has the most ridiculously small and 'hard to hit' up/down and left/right arrows on the interface. Talk about putting things on as an afterthought.
Can it do 3D buttons and text like PhotoImpact can?
@UNITY8project There is no official support in Xara to insert a dedicated search function into a website. There may be third-party add-ins that allow you this functionality, but I'm not aware of any at the moment.
You are an excellent instructor because you explain things well without talking too fast or slow. You've made learning Xara much easier for me. Thank you for posting these really good tutorials.
@dontkissass While Xara does have an in-built mp4 player, it doesn't have an equivalent player for mp3s. To add an mp3, you'd need to use an embedded flash mp3 player placeholder (do a google search for one: search for "flash mp3 player for website" for example) .
Great, easy to understand tutorial. I have always loved Xara products, and I'm especially pleased with Designer Pro. I am looking forward to many more tutorials from you. Great job. Ann
Great, easy to understand tutorial. I have always loved Xara products, and I'm especially pleased with Designer Pro. I am looking forward to many more tutorials from you. Great job. Ann
I'm in the Mac camp too. And imagine a cut-down version for iPhone/iPad so one could create stuff on the move, then put it all together on the Mac!
Nice tutorial - thank you! I can see myself sitting indoors playing with Xara instead of going out to the beach picnic I'm supposed to be at today! :oD
@jpmarcia Thanks. I'm just redoing part 2 because I missed some important things off. :/ Hopefully will be finished and back up sometime today along with part 3.
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Arjun007ize 3 months ago
XARA NEEDS AN ERASE TOOL!!!
HunnyBeeF 10 months ago
@HunnyBeeF realy thats wht i said
Jen1249L4D 7 months ago
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@HunnyBeeF realy thats what i said
Jen1249L4D 7 months ago
I'M GOING TO BUY THIS PROGRAM-YOU SOLD ME, BRO
MrHOGARES 1 year ago
Xara X/Xtreme has been my app of choice for donkey's years, it's perfect for creating web graphics, mock ups, etc without all the fuss and bloat of Illustrator. But for the first time I'm hesitant to upgrade, I know it's stupid but I just don't like the dark interface. I'll try the demo and see if it's something I could get used to but I suspect I'll just stick with the last version.
snarkishly 1 year ago
@snarkishly
At the press of 3 keys, you have the style of the old interface. Don't let that be a stumbling block to getting the latest version of a great program...
Peace
PurpleBulbous 1 year ago
I want to add an image banner with slides that change but dont want to use flash so they can appear on Mac's etc. Can you advise if webdesigner 6 can do this please? Or is it only flash friendly.
Thanks
trader4561 1 year ago
@trader4561 I suppose you could use an animated gif. You'll have to check on Xara's website if it supports animation creation (I'm pretty sure it does), but Designer does do for sure.
XaraXhris 1 year ago
@XaraXhris
Many thanks for the very speedy reply. However I am a little confused by your reply. You say you'll have to check if it supports animation creation but then add designer does do for sure?
Does this mean there is another programme better than webdesigner 6 or? I am new to all the different offerings so please advise.
Many thanks
trader4561 1 year ago
@trader4561 Actually things changed for V6 slightly. Web Designer has the latest web features but limited drawing tools, Photo and Graphic Designer has limited web features but better drawing features (most, but not all drawing features though), Designer Pro is the flagship product with the same latest web features and the entire set of advanced drawing tools. More info about this is on xara dot com.
XaraXhris 1 year ago
Thanks Xhris!
UNITY8project 1 year ago
I see that Xara still has the most ridiculously small and 'hard to hit' up/down and left/right arrows on the interface. Talk about putting things on as an afterthought.
Can it do 3D buttons and text like PhotoImpact can?
packoftwenty 1 year ago
Can you put a search button into the site? I can´t find it--- Thanks
UNITY8project 1 year ago
@UNITY8project There is no official support in Xara to insert a dedicated search function into a website. There may be third-party add-ins that allow you this functionality, but I'm not aware of any at the moment.
XaraXhris 1 year ago
You are an excellent instructor because you explain things well without talking too fast or slow. You've made learning Xara much easier for me. Thank you for posting these really good tutorials.
ew1951 1 year ago
How do you put an mp3 audio file as background music on Xara Webdesigner 6
Please?
dontkissass 1 year ago
@dontkissass While Xara does have an in-built mp4 player, it doesn't have an equivalent player for mp3s. To add an mp3, you'd need to use an embedded flash mp3 player placeholder (do a google search for one: search for "flash mp3 player for website" for example) .
XaraXhris 1 year ago
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avrilrockedyou 1 year ago
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Great, easy to understand tutorial. I have always loved Xara products, and I'm especially pleased with Designer Pro. I am looking forward to many more tutorials from you. Great job. Ann
ondway 1 year ago
Great, easy to understand tutorial. I have always loved Xara products, and I'm especially pleased with Designer Pro. I am looking forward to many more tutorials from you. Great job. Ann
ondway 1 year ago
I'm in the Mac camp too. And imagine a cut-down version for iPhone/iPad so one could create stuff on the move, then put it all together on the Mac!
Nice tutorial - thank you! I can see myself sitting indoors playing with Xara instead of going out to the beach picnic I'm supposed to be at today! :oD
verity33 1 year ago
Great when do we get a Mac version of the best design prog out there?
JonChase 1 year ago
@JonChase I'm with you. I';ve used Xara since forever and it's one app that I still fire up windows for. Anyone want to do a Mac port? Please.
graphite11 1 year ago
Great tut, thanks Chris ! Can't wait for parts 2 & 3 !
Marcia (Marciab on TG)
jpmarcia 1 year ago
@jpmarcia Thanks. I'm just redoing part 2 because I missed some important things off. :/ Hopefully will be finished and back up sometime today along with part 3.
XaraXhris 1 year ago