Xara X. An Updated Tour

What follows is a list of new and improved features for Xara X.

  • New fully interactive Shadow and Bevel tools.
  • Automated creation of JavaScript rollovers and toolbars including creation of the necessary HTML and JavaScript.
  • Flash export.
  • Brush stroking of paths with user definable brushes.
  • Pressure sensitive graphic tablet support.
  • Automated image slicing on export.
  • Feathering to smoothly merge objects into their backgrounds.
  • Integration with Dreamweaver.
  • Object clipping path (masking) feature.
  • Optimized bitmap export including comparative preview of different formats and low level control over colors and transparency from within the export dialog.
  • Contour Tool for expanding and shrinking the borders of an object
  • Support for non linear fill Profiles for Blends, Transparency, Color Fills etc.
  • Multi-stage gradient color fills.
  • Improvements to the already powerful Blend Tool, including editable blends on a curve.
  • A new Names' gallery, which makes it easy to simultaneously edit groups of named objects.
  • Improved color handling including an Eyedropper Color Tool.
  • Further transparency developments including seven new transparency types.

Xara X CD

When you order and download Xara X online, Xara will send a CD in 30 days or less. The Xara X CD will contain:

  • 300 fonts in TT and Type 1
  • 800 textures
  • 200 photos
  • 3000 clip art images
  • Main introductory movie and a many demo movies

NOTE: The contents of the CD are still under development and are subject to change.

And now, on with the show (and tell).