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 | How do I save a bitmap using Xara Xtreme? |  |
| There are 3 ways in which you can save a bitmapRight click on the bitmap in the bitmap gallery and select Save. This saves the whole bitmap at the same pixel size as the original. You can select to save in a wide variety of bitmap types. If |
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| How do I resize my high-resolution bitmap to a lower resolution at the highest quality in Xara Xtreme? | |
| If you want to resize a high-resolution bitmap to be a lower size/resolution, at the highest possible quality, the recommended way is simply to resize it on screen to the required dimensions and either Export or Create Bitmap Copy.Both Export (C |
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| How do I edit a screen grab in Xara Xtreme? | |
| Capture your screengrab using the Print Screen key, or press Alt+Print Screen keys.Ctrl+V and select 'bitmap' to paste the grabbed image into Xara.Resize to the required size. You can also crop it using the Xara Picture Editor or |
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| Designer Pro X / Photo & Graphic Designer MX 2013 questions Part 1 | |
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Xara Designer Pro X and Photo Graphic Designer MX 2013 questions have been divided into the following categories. Click the required
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Xara Designer Pro X and Photo Graphic Designer MX 2013 questions have been divided into the following categories. Click the required
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Xara Designer Pro X and Photo Graphic Designer MX 2013 questions have been divided into the following categories. Click the required
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Xara Designer Pro X and Photo Graphic Designer MX 2013 questions have been divided into the following categories. Click the required
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| Can I prevent the galleries from docking in Xara Xtreme? | |
| We’ve added a hidden registry preference that can be set by those users who would prefer galleries not to dock as they are dragged close to the edge of the main window. If you set:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Xara\XaraXtreme\Options\Galleries\Hard |
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| Which file types can be exported by Xara Designer? | |
| The import and export formats are constantly updated. For the latest information on supported formats check the program help. Help > Xara Designer help... and search on 'import and export' for the topic 'Import and Export Supported File Formats'. |
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| Cannot download GDI+ or XML4 when installing Xara Xtreme. | |
| During the installation of Xara X¹/Xara Xtreme, the installer may attempt to connect over the Internet to Xara’s servers in order to retrieve 1.6mb of additional files. This is so that GDI+ and/or XML4 can be installed onto your machine. Both are requi |
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| Which Photoshop plug-ins are included with Xara Xtreme / Designer? | |
| We have included 11 quality Photoshop plug-ins with Photo & Graphic Designer MX and Designer Pro X v8 from Redfield, AV Bros and Mehdi. Plus in V4 and later there are 35 plug-ins from Magix. Please v |
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| How do I get the free Photoshop plug-ins included with Xara Xtreme/ Designer? | |
| The Photo & Graphic Designer / Designer Pro 7 download versions provide you with access to 11 full plug-ins including popular choices from Mehdi, Av Bros and Redfield and (in V4 and later) 35 plug-ins |
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These articles applies to: Designer Pro version 7 and above
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| How do I access the Panoramic tool? | |
| Designer Pro and Photo & Graphics Designer include a standard panoramic stitching feature accessible from the Photo Tool. Simply select 2 or more photos, arranged in the correct left to right order and then click on the 'Create Panorama' ic |
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| Can Xara import movie files into the program? | |
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Designer Pro and Web Designer Premium accept FLV and MP4 movie files.How Do I insert my video file?The recommended method is to drag - drop your FLV/ MP4 file from windows |
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| Object snapping improvements in version 7 | |
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There have been a variety of snapping improvements in version 7.
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| I receive the message Internal Program Error 1420.k.no.ar when adding or deleting a page | |
| The Internal Program Error 1420.k.no.ar or similar message can occur when attempting to add, duplicate or remove pages. The error is caused by a rogue navbar state being present on one or more of your web pages.We recommend submitting a support |
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| How does Xara handle crash reports? | |
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The sending of the crash report to Xara simply sends the crash information file to our FTP server. It does not tell us which crash dump file on the server is yours without you also submitting a ticket that includes the crash dump identifier and preferab |
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| How do I control which text links have an underline applied? | |
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By default all text links get exported with an underline.The global setting for this can be changed by going to Utilities > Web Properties > Website tab and unticking the option 'Underline Text Links'Note that this controls the be |
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| I can't select the buttons to launch the movies in Xara Xtreme. | |
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This can occur when there is a problem with HTML help on your pc.Please download the test file from here and open it in |
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| How can I make Xara X use UK English instead of US English without changing my current locale? | |
| If Xara X can't find resources to match the current locale it will use US English resources. If you would prefer it to use UK English resources instead, simply delete or rename the file "XaraXenu.dll" in your Xara X program folder and t |
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| How do I make my images open in Xara Picture Editor? | |
| When installing Xtreme, you were given the option to open certain image files with XPE. If you chose not to do this and now want to do so, or another program has 'stolen' these files and you want to give them back to XPE, this is how to do so (these in |
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| Can I see some example designs created in Xara Xtreme / Designer? | |
| There are several places displaying work created in Xara Xtreme, Photo & Graphic Designer or Designer Pro (or earlier versions).Our own Xara Gallery: http://www.xara.com/gall |
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| I'm having problems with an Xtreme plug-in, can you help? | |
| We recommend you contact the plug-in provider directly for queries specific to a particular plug-in, they will have a more in depth knowledge of their prod |
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| Can I view .xar files in thumbnail view in Windows Explorer? | |
| Yes. Xara X installs components allowing .xar files to be displayed from the thumbnail view in Windows Explorer, in the same way as bitmap images are displayed. |
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| Points aren't being constrained to the grid when using Snap to Grid in Xara Xtreme. | |
| If you zoom in using the zoom tool you will see that the snap to grid is behaving perfectly.Viewing the grid settings shows that they are by default set to '50 pix' for grid spacing and '50' for the number of subdivisions. This means the sn |
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| I cannot move my guides in Xara Xtreme. | |
| Select Utilities followed by Options. Click on the Mouse tab. Has the point value been set to 0? If so, set the point value to 6 pix and the line value to 4pix. |
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| What new paste operations were introduced in version 7? | |
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Version 7 saw the introduction of five new paste operations. Paste
operations are accessible from the Programs Edit menu or from the right
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| How do I save a bitmap in Xara Xtreme? | |
| There are 3 ways to save a bitmap:1) Right click on the bitmap in the bitmap gallery and select Save. This saves the whole bitmap at the same pixel size as the original. You can select to save in a wide variety of bitmap types. If you select JPE |
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| Can I copy and paste an entire page? | |
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Since version 7, you can copy and paste whole pages in the current document or paste pages to another document. This copies the page dimensions, layers and other page attributes in addition to all the objects on the page. |
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| Photo tools in Designer Pro / Photo & Graphic Designer | |
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.heading{font-size:12px; padding-bottom:0px; font-weight:bold; color:#0d41a6;}
.key {font-weight:bold;}
.italic {font-style:italic; font-weight:bold; font-size:11px;}
ol {font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px;}
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| How do I add repeating objects to a selection of my pages rather than all? | |
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Adding repeating objects to just a few pages rather than all can be achieved by following the steps below. First make your object repeat on all pages of your site, using Arrange->’Repeat on all pages’.Select one of the re |
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| Can I anchor objects? | |
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The ability to repel groups and composite objects was introduced in version 5. Version 6 introduced anchoring which allowed you to anchor groups and composite objects. Version 7 allows for the same group or composite object to be repelled as well as an |
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| How do I create a Sitemap? | |
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A Sitemap consists of a list of pages belonging to your website and is used by Search engines to find the pages within your site.Version 7 allows for the creation of a Sitemap which is uploaded to y |
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| Can I export animations in the AVI movie format? | |
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As well as exporting
animations as animated GIFs and Flash animations, version 7 sees the introduction of the .AVI movie file format. |
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| Can I import a Photoshop EPS file in Xtreme? | |
| Xtreme cannot import a Photoshop EPS file. Xtreme can import PSD files. You can also import the file in to Xtreme by exporting it from Photoshop as a 24bit RGB TIFF or a 24 bit PNG file. Unfortunat |
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| Is tile printing supported by Xara Xtreme? | |
| Tiling is not supported in Xara Xtreme, although you can print double page spreads.Select File followed by Page Options and select the Page tab prior to enabling the double page spread check box. Then select File followed by Print Options. Selec |
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| How Do I add a favicon to my Web page? | |
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Version 7To create a 'favicon', draw or drag on to a web page the image that you want to use. The image can be any size as it will be scaled to the right size automatically w |
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| My Xar files are not displaying as thumbnails in Windows explorer. | |
| Customers who are on a 64 bit operating system and cannot see thumbnails for their XAR files can manually register the DLL to resolve the problem.The DLL will be present at C:\Program Fi |
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| How has hit detection changed in version 7 and later? | |
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What is Hit DetectionHit detection is the term applied to the detection of the object which has been selected.
How has Hit Detection changed in version 7In version 6 and earlier, it was sometimes difficult to select sm |
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| Can I resize the Eyecatcher widgets? | |
| The Eyecatcher widgets provided in version 7 are fixed sized widgets. The ability to resize widgets has been introduced in version 8. To resize a widget, click on it to display its selection handles. Click and hold down your left mouse butto |
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| How do I apply a name to an object? | |
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Select the object you are trying to apply a name to, then click on the name tag icon on the infobar.
Enter the required name in the 'Apply name:' field, or if the name has already been applied elsewhere in the document, select it |
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| What do I use the curves option in the levels tool for? | |
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In the Levels dialog you can create a
manual brightness curve which provides very detailed contro |
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| I receive an access violation when attempting to apply a live effect | |
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An access violaton can occur when attempting to apply a live effect or opening a document which has a live effect applied or has been edited by the Xara Picture Editor.The most likely cause is the program not being |
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| How do I enable the Pen tool? | |
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The Pen tool is no longer displayed on the toolbar but is still accessible within the program. It can be enabled by holding down the shift key on your keyboard and pressing the F5 key.You can also add the Pen tool icon back to the toolbar. |
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| How do I remove a background from a photo in Xara Xtreme? | |
| Depending on the background you want to eliminate, there may be things you can do in Xara. Take a look at this recent thread for some leads: |
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| Is there any way to export from Xara Xtreme to AutoCad? | |
| Take a look at this recent thread for some leads:http://www.talkgraphics.com/showthread.php?t=6027&highlight=autocad+dxf |
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| Are there any restrictions on the use of graphics created with Xara software? | |
| The license terms may vary from version to version and so we recommend that you check the license terms in the product, which you will find in the help (search on license if you cannot see the link on the welcome page).Note these terms ap |
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| Why are the edges of my Xtreme image blurred? | |
| If you export an image from Xara Xtreme you could encounter one of the following problems with the image:The edges are blurred.A white line appears on the edges.The edges are not sharp and appear |
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| Does Xtreme support pressure sensitive tablets? | |
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Yes, if you have a pressure sensitive input device (such as a
graphics tablet or pen), you can give the line design variable sizing and a brush either variable
transparency, variable sizing or both. To enable pressure sensitive drawi |
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| Where is the NavBar tool in Xtreme? | |
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To add the the Button and NavBar icon to your Xtreme toolbar:Open |
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| My PC uses 100% CPU when opening the font gallery. | |
| This is a known problem in Xara X1. While this problem was greatly reduced in Xtreme, it is still occasionally reported.The CPU usage should stop if the font gallery is closed and re-opened. It starts using 100% CPU if you scroll the gallery fa |
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| The Frame Gallery is greyed out in Xara Xtreme. | |
| Select File followed by New and then Animation to enable the frame gallery. |
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| Can I export with a transparent background in Xara Xtreme? | |
| Yes, you can export as either a GIF or PNG with a transparent background.If you select GIF then check the Transparency icon in the export dialog (the one that looks like a glass). If you export as PNG then select the True Color + Alpha color de |
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| I cannnot open a Xar file in Xara Xtreme by double clicking on the file. | |
| The Error "cannot open file .Xar (or one of its components) make sure the path and file name are correct and that all required libraries are available" can be displayed when attempting to open a Xar file by double clicking it. Please |
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| I cannot find one or more of the galleries in Xara Xtreme. | |
| If you are having difficulties in displaying a particular gallery then please select Window followed by Control Bars and click on the reset button.The problem can be caused by dragging a gallery outside the boundaries of the Xara X window, causi |
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| Internal Program Error 3398.k.br.mp is displayed when attempting to save a xar file. | |
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The error 'Internal Program Error 3398.k.br.mp' or 'Internal Program Error 7072.k.pp.sh occurs when there is a brush definition in the document |
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| The warning 'Spurious internal error has occurred' is displayed. | |
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This information also relates to the error 'An unknown PNG error has occured'.Please try recovering the file using the ExpandXar exe available from her |
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| I get a Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Error due to "abnormal program termination" | |
| If this error is reported by Xara Xtreme, Xara Xtreme Pro, Photo & Graphic Designer, Designer Pro or Web Designer:
Download and save the file msxml.msi from this page
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| How do I apply a border to my image in Xara Xtreme? | |
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You can apply a border to your image after converting it to editable shapes:1. Import your bitmap image into Xara Xtreme2. Right Click on the image and select 'convert to editable shapes'3. You can then alter the line width causi |
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| Can I insert values in Xara Xtreme with more precision than 1 decimal place? | |
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Yes. Please view your regional and language options. From regional options, click on customize and increase the number of digits after the decimal. |
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| Xara Xtreme's page width and/or height size is too small. | |
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If you try to increase the paper size in Xara Xtreme to very large dimensions, you may receive the message: "The page width/height you entered was invalid. It must be a positive, non-zero measurement, maximum for page and margins is about 9ft (2.75 |
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| Xara Xtreme fails to print correctly to my printer. | |
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Please initially ensure you have the latest printer drivers for the particular printer you are using. If difficulties continue, try selecting 'print as bitmap' from the Output tab of the File | Print options dialog. Difficulties with printi |
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| How do I create a curved edge in Xara Xtreme? | |
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Please view the post 'How to create a curved edge |
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| Can I draw a line with rounded corners in Xara Xtreme? | |
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Please view the talkgraphics.com forum posting labelled ' Drawing line with rounded |
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| How do I cut a slice out of my shape? | |
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You can use any shape as a cut out for another shape. Place one shape over the other, select both, and from the Arrange menu, select Combine Shapes... Subtract Shapes or use the keyboard shortcut ( Ctrl +2).We recommend you view the |
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| An application error occurs when running Xara X. | |
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This error will occur if DEP is enabled and the Xara program has not been added to the exception list.Please follow the instructions provided in this |
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| Does Xara Xtreme support sRGB? | |
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Yes. Xara takes a simple approach of treating all RGB colors as the same screen RGB - sometimes called the sRGB scale.
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| How do I flip a photo when using Xara Xtreme? | |
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Open Xara Xtreme and select to import your bitmap.With the Selector tool enabled, click on the bitmap and then select Flip Horizontally or Flip Vertically from the Selector Tool infobar. |
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| Adobe Reader displays black as grey. | |
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Adobe Reader displays CMYK pure black (that is black that will be printed using black ink only) as a shade of grey, whereas the same color is usually virtually indistinguishable from RGB/HSV black in other applications. This does not indicate a probl |
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| How do I export as a bitmap from Xara Xtreme? | |
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Xara Xtreme allows you to export your illustration in a variety of formats including JPEG, GIF and PNG:
Select File followed by ExportSet the Save as type field to be the export type you requireEnter a File Name for the |
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| How do I create an embossed look in Xara Xtreme? | |
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The bevel tool can be used to create an embossed look, simply changing the lighting direction will change the effect from looking pushed out to looking pushed in. There is an example file from the downloads section of our support homepage that can be vi |
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| How do I create Flash animations in Xara Xtreme? | |
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Xara Xtreme offers one of the easiest ways to produce really efficient Flash animations. The first step is to view the help information provided within the program, or in the Xtreme Pro manual or Xtreme 3.2 release notes . This will provide you with in |
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| Why do I see a message prompting me to “click to activate and use this control” when I roll my mouse over a Flash animation? | |
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This is a result of the latest Internet Explorer update. Microsoft recently lost a legal battle with a patent holder about the way Internet Explorer displays OBJECTs and EMBEDs in webpages. Microsoft then decided to update its Internet Ex |
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| How do I insert a Flash animation into my web page? | |
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Instructions for inserting a Flash animation into your web page are provided from within Xara Xtreme Pro. Preview your flash animation in a browser by clicking on the relevant icon from the animation toolbar. Click on the link l |
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| Does Xara Xtreme allow you to configure your own shortcuts? | |
| Xara Xtreme Pro includes a bundled utility that allows users to configure the Xtreme Pro key shortcuts to most features and functions. The utility can be accessed from the program files menu by selecting Xtreme Pro Shortcuts from within the Xara menu. |
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| Does Photo & Graphic Designer support Pantone Colors? | |
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Photo & Graphic Designer does not support Pantone® Color libraries, but Xara Designer Pro includes Pantone® Color libraries for use as both spot color and Pantone process color equivalents.
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| Can I create multi page documents in Xara Xtreme / Designer? | |
| Multi page documents can be created in Xara Xtreme 3.2 and later, all versions of Xara Xtreme Pro, Photo & Graphic Designer and Designer Pro.This makes Xara a great choice for creating leaflets, flyers, brochures, newsletters and more. Pag |
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| How do I create a callout in Xtreme? | |
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A callout is a text note within a shape such as a rectangle with one side pointing at an object. A simple method for creating a callout is explained below. Use the quickshape tool to make a rectangle (with rounded corners if desired)R |
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| Internal program error 903.w.re.ry or 717.w.re.ry<!--903.w.re.ry or 717.w.re.ry--> | |
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Internal program error 903.w.re.ry / 717.w.re.ry can be displayed by Xara Xtreme Pro when running the program via a non admin account on Windows Vista. |
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| How do I delete blank pages in an Xtreme Pro multi-page document? | |
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Select the page you wish to delete by clicking on the page. Next select the Edit menu option followed by Pages and then Delete current page.
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| How can I save the clipart on the program CD to my hard drive? | |
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You can select whether to install the clipart during
the installation of Xara Xtreme from your CD. If you selected not to
install the clipart during the installation then you can access the clipart
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| How do I convert my bitmap from color to greyscale? | |
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Converting an image from color to greyscale can be achieved in 2 ways:
1. Using the contone feature. Just click on white or right click on black to set the light and dark colours of any bitmap (it's a sort of short-cut to colouring bitmaps. |
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| I'm having problems creating a clipview of two objects with different fill colors. | |
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Creating a clipview of two objects with different fill colors can lead to an unexpected line being displayed within the clipview. The line is caused by an anti-aliasing artefact.There are several workarounds to avoid |
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| I can't see the selection handles when selecting an object. | |
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If you select an object with the Selector tool, the objects' bound handles are displayed, dragging on these handles provides a quick way to resize the object. If you are using Xtreme 3.2 then you can hover the mouse just inside |
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| Can I erase part of a freehand line in Xtreme? | |
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To erase part of a freehand line:
1. While you are drawing a line, hold down Shift. The pencil reverses so the
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| Where can I find more information on the bitmap tracer in Xtreme? | |
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The Xtreme bitmap tracer is covered in the help, but you can also find a detailed discussion, including tips and tutorials, in the TalkGraphics forum at: http://www.talkgraphics.com/show |
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| My rulers on Xara Xtreme Pro are very coarse and pixelated. | |
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Please view your display proprerties by right clicking on your desktop and selecting Properties.Select the 'Settings' Tab and click on the 'Advanced' button.Setting the DPI settings to normal (96 DPI) will resolve the problem. |
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| Where can I find the Outsider tutorials for Xara Xtreme/Designer? | |
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The Xara Outsider is our monthly newsletter, full of news, tutorials & tips, offers, Inspirational Art and other features. You can subscribe and find all back issues at xara.com/outsider. We also have a |
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| Does Xara Xtreme integrate with external photo editors? | |
| Double clicking a bitmap in Xtreme will by default cause the bitmap to open in the Xara Picture Editor. Version 3.2 of Xara Xtreme and Xara Xtreme Pro can integrate with a variety of external photo editors. Both versions include the Xara Pict |
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| How can I edit a Bitmap Fill in Xara Xtreme? | |
| Xara Xtreme and Xara Xtreme Pro 3.2 allow you to edit both photos and photos inside shapes (bitmap fills) just by double clicking on the photo or shape. |
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| How do I apply a Bitmap Fill to a shape? | |
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A bitmap fill can be applied by dragging a bitmap from the bitmap gallery or via explorer and dropping it onto a shape. Version 3.2 of Xtreme and Xtreme Pro require you to hold down the shift key when dropping a photo onto a shape to cause the bitmap to |
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| Can I re-enable the old 'web browser palette' in version 3.2 of Xtreme or Xtreme Pro? | |
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Xara Xtreme and Xtreme Pro 3.2 include significant changes to the way colors are handled. The old template based selection of primary colors has gone and been replaced by a 'Standard Palette' of 46 pre-defined colors. There are 5 shades of 7 standard h |
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| How do I set the line color in version 3.2 of Xtreme or Xtreme Pro? | |
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Versions 3.2 of Xtreme and Xtreme Pro provide a context menu that gives access to the most common color operations.So the old right click to set line color has been removed. You can still Shift+Click to set a line color and this is now the r |
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| What are the shortcut changes in version 3.2 of Xtreme and Xtreme Pro? | |
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Holding down space bar now does a temporary switch into the Push
tool. Releasing it returns to the previous selected tool. Or, pressing it once
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| How do I mantain the aspect ratio when resizing a shape with rounded corners? | |
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The aspect ratio is mantained when resizing quickshapes in Xtreme 3.2 and Xtreme Pro 3.2.Rounded corner rectangles can be resized in the rectangle tool (including aspect ratio changes) while maintaining circular corners. Resizing in the Sele |
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| I can no longer select shapes that have 100% transparancy applied. | |
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Xtreme 3.2 and Xtreme Pro 3.2 no longer allow the selection of shapes that have 100% transparancy applied. Invisible objects can be selected by going into outline mode (shift the view quality slider to the left). |
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| Can Xara Xtreme import tif files? | |
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Xara Xtreme 3.2 will import 8bit Tiff files. It will not import 16bit Tiff files or CMYK Tiff files. Xara Xtreme Pro 3.2 will import 8bit, 16 bit Tiff files as well CMYK Tiff files.
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| Can I reduce the radius size to control when the end point of a line snaps to the start point to create a shape? | |
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There's no option in the UI for changing this currently, but you can change a value in the registry to reduce the size of the radius used to decide whether it should auto-close.
Select Start followed by Run and type Regedit and press OK. |
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| I encounter the error 'internal program error 3374.k.pr.tl' when running Xtreme. | |
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This article applies to Xara Xtreme versions 3 and 4.Internal program error 3374.k.pr.tl can be displayed when running Xara Xtreme or Xara Xtreme Pro.This error occurs when Spyware Doctor from PC Tools is enabled. |
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| Can I create a double page spread larger than A4? | |
| It is possible to create a double page spread of any size.Create a new documentSelect Utilities > Options > PageTick the 'Double page spread' checkboxSelect the desired Paper Size and OrientationClick OK |
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| Can I link objects to frames within a Flash animation? | |
| It is possible to link objects to frames within a Flash Animation.To do this:Rename the frame where you want to add a link, to 'frame name;stop' This will stop the animation so the link will function.Right-Click on the objec |
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| How do I reset the spacebar as a short cut to the selector tool? | |
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From version 3.2 onwards, holding down the space bar causes a temporary switch to the Push tool. Releasing the Space bar returns to the previously selected tool or pressing it once will switch to the push tool and pressing it again will return to the p |
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| Can I scan an image directly into Xara Xtreme? | |
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It is currently not possible to scan an image directly into Xara Xtreme.However, it is possible to scan an image using MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer, which is included on the Xara Xtreme 3.2 and Xtreme 3.2 Pro CDs.To scan within MAGIX Xtr |
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| Can I alter the size of individual pages within a multi page document | |
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All pages are of the same size by default when creating a multi page document. This behaviour can be altered by ammending a registry setting. Close Xara Xtreme 3.2 / Xara Xtreme Pro 3.2Select Start > Run enter regedit and press OK |
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| Can I apply Text to a Curve In Xara Xtreme <!--Xtreme 3.2, curve, text--> | |
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This information is relevant to all versions of Xara Xtreme, Photo & Graphic Designer and Designer ProIts simple to apply Text to a curve in Xara Xtreme as well as controlling the position of the text in relation to the curve. |
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| Can I create Custom Fills in Xara Xtreme | |
| Xara Xtreme provides a variety of fill types. These can be accessed by selecting the Fill tool. It's also possible to create your own custom fills using blends. A tutorial explaining how this is achieved is available from |
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| Will Xtreme allow me to extrude my shape? | |
| Xtreme Supports the copy and pasting of objects within Xara3D in order to extrude yuor shapes. Xara3D 6 is provided free of charge with purchases of Xara Xtreme Pro 3.2 Additionally, the blend tool can be used from within Xtreme to extrude your |
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| Object handling in Xara Xtreme | |
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Xara Xtreme provides many useful methods for object handling. This includes moving, cut, copy and pasting objects, duplicating and cloning, stacking order, rotating and resizing, snapping, guide objects and lines, grouping, alignment and clipview. The |
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| Can I associate objects with Names in Xara Xtreme? | |
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The Name gallery allows a collection of objects to be associated with names and other objects. The name gallery lists all fonts, bitmaps, named
colors and object names used in any drawing or animation. Information |
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| I wish to split my circle into equal segments | |
| There are many ways in which you can split a shape into segments. Several methods were discussed in a recent forum post at t |
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| Can Xara Xtreme open multiple instances of the same document? | |
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Xara Xtreme allows you to view multiple instances of the same document. This is controlled from the 'Window' menu option. Select Window | New View.Additional information on creating a new view including an example of using the new view is a |
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| I'm having trouble creating an inner glow shadow in Xara Xtreme | |
| Information on the shadow tool is available from within the program help and manual. There's also a tutorial on creating an inner glow shadow available from here |
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| Can I create brushes in Xara Xtreme? | |
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Xara Xtreme provides the ability to create brushes. Brushes are made up of a sequence of objects and are applied to line strokes. Information on creating brushes can be found within the program help and within the manual. A tutorial on Brushes is ava |
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| Can I remove the demo plugins from Xara Xtreme | |
| Its not currently possible to remove the demo plugins from Xara Xtreme
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| Is it possible to configure Xara Xtreme to access the movies provided on the CD from a network share? | |
| Assume you have a networked drive accessible on the machines. In this example im assuming the network drive is mapped to the letter M 1. Create a folder named Xtreme\HelpA |
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| I get the error 'Unable to find path to Xara Xtreme' when attempting to play movies from Help | |
| Please try reinstalling to see if this affects the problem. Ensure you disable any security based applications when re-installing. |
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| The editing functions in Xara Picture Editor (XPE) do not work on Windows Vista | |
| N.B. This applies only to versions of XPE included with Xara Xtreme and Xara Xtreme Pro prior to version 3.2On Windows Vista the editing controls of Xara Picture Editor (XPE) may not function and the tool icons may not appear co |
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| How can I draw straight lines in Xtreme? | |
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Version 6 and later provide a straight line tool. The tool is available from the Freehand and Brush fly out menu. Simply select the tool and click and drag the required direction in order to draw your straight line. The tool provides a simple metho |
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| I receive the error 'file not found' when attempting to play the Magix Photo Designer Video Tutorial | |
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When you attempt to view the Magix Photo Designer 7 Tutorial Video through the menu option: 'Help > Video Tutorial' you will receive the error:'File not found: Tutorials\Xtreme_Photo_Designer.avi'This is because the tutorial video wa |
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| How do I use repelling text? <!-- xtreme 4 --> | |
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The repelling text feature allows you to wrap text around an object. For this to work correcly the text object must be below the object to be repelled, in the stacking order. Try this example:Select the QuickSha |
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| I receive the error: 'Administrator privileges are required to change file associations'. | |
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This message can appear when attempting to set Xtreme as the default viewer for .XAR and .WEB files after launching the program.To resolve this please follow the advice appropriate to your Operating System:Windows 2000/XP |
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| I can't apply certain effects to extrusions <!-- xtreme 4 --> | |
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Once an object has been extruded, you cannot apply certain effects and changes to it, such as:Adding or removing textAdjustment of fillsTo adjust these properties you will need to first remove the extrusion by toggli |
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| I can no longer use synthesized bold/italic font varients <!-- xtreme --> | |
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SymptomsWhen opening an existing design you may receive a warning such as:"This document contains syntheized bold/italic font varients that are no longer supported. |
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| When I crop a photo using XPE and return to Xtreme I get unexpected results <!-- xtreme 4 --> | |
| When you use the Crop tool in XPE by launching it from within Xtreme you may get unexpected results, where the correct crop area is not disaplayed when the image in returned to Xtreme.As a workaround, please use the 'Clip' function in the Xtreme |
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| Does Xtreme/Pro 4 over-install previous versions? | |
| Xara Xtreme/Pro 4 does not over-install previous versions of Xtreme/Pro. If you wish to, you may keep previous versions installed and run them alongside version 4.Alternatively, you can uninstall old versions prior to installing version 4 |
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| How do I install Alien Skin plug-ins? | |
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This article applies toXara Xtreme/Pro 4 and 5, Photo & Graphic Designer/Designer Pro 6 and 7.The Alien Skin plug-ins need to be installed manually if you are using any of the above versins. |
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| Does the Extrude Tool in Xtreme replace Xara 3D? | |
| This article applies to:Xtreme 4.0Xtreme Pro 4.0The E |
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| What’s new in version 4 of Xtreme/Pro? | |
| This article applies to:Xara Xtreme 4.0Xara Xtreme Pro 4.0 |
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| Is there a comparison chart between Xara Xtreme and Xara Xtreme Pro 4? | |
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This applies to:Xara Xtreme 4 Xara Xtreme Pro 4Please see the comparison chart at: http://www.xara.com/us/products/ |
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| How do I set my page title when exporting as HTML? | |
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This applies to:Xara Xtreme 4 Xara Xtreme Pro 4Select File | Document Info and enter the title you wish to apply to the page within the |
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| Can I force an image to be exported as PNG when exporting as HTML? | |
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This applies to:Xara Xtreme 4 Xara Xtreme Pro 4You can force an image to be exported as a PNG by assigning it the name "PNG" in the Name Gallery.First select the ima |
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| How can I create a popup layer without specifying a Web Address (URL)? <!-- HTML --> | |
| This applies to:Xara Xtreme 4 Xara Xtreme Pro 4Using Xtreme's HTML export you can create layers that pop-up when a link is clicked. |
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| Can I create 3D extruded photos as shown in the product manual? <!-- Extrude --> | |
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This applies to:All versions since Xara Xtreme version 4 The method to create the 3D extruded photos, as shown in the product manual & release notes, is described on our Talkgraphics forum at: |
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| Can I embed a flash animation (SWF) in Xtreme HTML output? | |
| This applies to:Xara Xtreme 4 Xara Xtreme Pro 4You can insert a Flash (SWF) animation into your Xtreme HTML output by using a specially named object.Create a rectangle which is |
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| Xtreme exported web pages displaying incorrect images in Internet Explorer 6 <!--Xtreme 4--> | |
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This article applies to:
Xtreme 4.0Xtreme Pro 4.0The Images within your web page appear distorted/outlined or a |
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| How do I locate the templates provided? | |
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The templates are found in the Designs Gallery. The trial contains a selection of working templates which are automatically downloaded in current versions when you open the Designs Gallery (click the |
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| <!--xtreme 4, xtreme pro 4, panoramic --> How do I locate the Panorama Stitching tool in Xara Xtreme | |
| This article applies to Xtreme 4.0Xtreme Pro 4.0The Panorma tool is available from the Photo Tool. Click on the Photo Tool icon from the Toolbar or press P on your keyboard.The Pano |
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| <!--xtreme xtreme pro --> How do I show guides in Xara Xtreme? | |
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Guides must be enabled before they are displayed on screen.
Begin by opening a new document.
Enable the rulers either by pressing "Ctrl + L" or "Ctrl + Shift + R".
Then you can create your guides: |
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| Is there a way to nudge graphics using grid snapping? | |
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Nudge size
This applies when moving objects using the arrow? keys on the keyboardNudge modifiers |
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| <!--xtreme, pro-->Is there a way to set up paste so that the item on the clipboard is pasted to where the "mouse arrow" designates it? | |
| Not at present "Ctrl + Shift+ V" pastes the clipboard contents into the same X/Y position from where they were cut or copied. This only applies to objects cut or copied from within Xtreme. Ob |
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| <!--xtreme, marquee, Scribble, selection-->Is there a way to select a number of objects inside a design through a marquee or anything similar? | |
| Xtreme Pro version 4 only -: A new 'scribble select' feature allows you to select objects by just drawing a freehand line over the page - all objects that the line touches are added to the selection.Clic |
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| <!--xtreme 4, corel -->How do I import my Corel files into Xara Xtreme? | |
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There are several options when attempting to open CorelDraw files:Export Corel files as PDFs which can then be imported directly into Xtreme (Xara Xtreme Pro 3.2 and 4)Another option i |
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| <!--xtreme 4, xtreme pro 3-->Can I create drop down menus in Xara Xtreme 4? | |
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This article applies to Xtreme 4.0 Xtreme Pro 4.0A tutorial on creating drop down menus in Xara Xtreme 4 can be viewed at: http://www.xaraxone.com/guest/guest80/index.htm |
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| Can you edit an object on all frames of an animation?<!-- xtreme 4, animation --> | |
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This article applies to:
Animation within Xtreme
Yes, you can manipulate multiple items across different frames of an animation. To do this you must have both the "Edit all |
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| Is there a spell checker available? | |
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Xara Web Designer and Xara Xtreme provide a spell checker which can be accessed by selecting the Text tool and clicking on the last icon on the right side of the Text tool InfoBar. The icon will display the title text 'Spell checker' when placing yo |
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| Which languages does the spell checker support? | |
| The following languages are currently supported for spell checking:English US and UKDutchFrenchGerman (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)Italian Portuguese (Portugal)Spanish |
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| How do I create a custom control bar? | |
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1. Select Window followed by Control bars. 2. Click on the button labelled new. Name your control bar and click on OK to insert.3. To insert Buttons within the bar, scroll down and select the check box labelled |
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| Can I apply code within the Head section of my web page? | |
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This article applies to Xara Xtreme 5 and later and Xara Web Designer 5 and later 1. Create a placeholder and position it anywhere within.2. Click on the Apply name icon ( |
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| An "Out of Memory" error is displayed within the program | |
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Symptoms of the issue: - When opening, exporting a file the error message "Out of Memory" appears and the operation cancels.How to resolve this issue:Web Designer 5 / |
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| I encounter timeout messages when attempting to publish. | |
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#license { margin:2% 0 0 0; width:625px;}
p {font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px;}
p {font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px;}
p.italic {font-style:italic; font-weight:bold; font-size:11 |
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| What is a Photo group? | |
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A Photo Group or a Clipped Photo Group is created in one of three different scenarios.Applying a clone to a photoApplying a red eye to a photoEnhancing a masked area of |
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| Is there an EXIF Viewer provided within any of the Xara programs? | |
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The EXIF viewer allows information which is stored within a JPEG file to be viewed. This includes information such as the shutter speed, the date and time, comments etc. The EXIF tool is accessible from the Photo fly out menu. EXIF data is |
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| What is Auto-downsizing of imported photos | |
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Most modern digital cameras produce very high resolution images, that are typically unnecessarily large. These take a lot of memory and can produce very large files. For example importing a typical 5 MByte digit |
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| Can I optimize my images using Xara software? | |
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Yes. The ability to optimize a photo was introduced in version 5 and can be accessed by right clicking on an image and selecting the optimize photo option. Version 6 has simplified the Photo Optimize dialog and introduced an Optimize All JP |
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| What is the Masters folder | |
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In version 6, editing a photo within a photo document causes the program to save another file alongside the
JPEG, in a folder called 'masters' which is the master .xar file
containing all the edits and the original untouched JPEG image. |
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| Can I resize a photo to be 1:1 | |
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Version 6 Photo tool on the Infobar has a new icon which will resize the image back to
be 1:1 at 100% zoom. In othe |
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| When should I use the trace mode | |
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Trace mode can be enabled or disabled from the Freehand tool infobar by clicking the following icon Trace m |
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| Can I create bullet and numbered lists? | |
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Yes Version 6 provides you with the ability to apply bullet and numbered lists as well as indents and these controls are available from the Text Tool Infobar. |
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| Is there a Find and Replace function available? | |
| A Find & Replace function has been added to the Text tool. This
performs live search so that as you type the search string the text is
searched and highlighted in real-time.To search for
some text select the men |
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| Do new object get most recent attributes? | |
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Version 6 has Give new objects most recent attributes enabled by default. This option is controlled from within the General tab of Page options. When you draw a new object it takes on the attributes (e. |
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| When should I use the sketch mode? | |
| The new Sketch Mode button on the Infobar of the Freehand tool
removes the automatic joining feature, so that you can |
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| Can I browse objects using the Page & Layer Gallery? | |
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The Object Gallery renamed to the Page and Layer Gallery in version 6 allows you to expand layers as well as groups of objects within layers and select individual objects.Please view the program help for more details |
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| When should I use the Solo mode? | |
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Version 6 sees the introduction of the Solo mode. If you
click any of the S icons in the column next to each layer, it will
'solo' this
layer which means it hides everything else, except this layer. You can
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| Can I lock objects so theyre no longer selectable? | |
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Locking You can lock objects within your document so they still appear as normal but are not selectable. An object can be locked from the canvas or from the Page and Layer Gallery.To lock |
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| Can I use the enhance transparancy type on vector objects? | |
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The Enhance transparancy type introduced in version 6 can be applied to any object within the program. This means the controls from the photo tool (brightness, contrast, brightness levels, color
saturation, color temperature) can be applied to any ob |
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| How can I change the font used on a site navigation bar <!-- text label, navbar buttons--> | |
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You can alter the font applied to a site navigation bar without ungrouping the bar.Editing the text on a site navigation barUsing the selector tool, click once on the site navigatio |
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| How do I Insert a Youtube video within my web page? | |
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Information on inserting a Youtube video in Version 5 of Xtreme and Web Designer can be viewed from here |
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| How do I prevent old files from loading when opening the program | |
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This article applies to Xara Designer Pro 6Xara Photo & Graphic Designer 6In version 6 we introdu |
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| I have activated my program but cannot access the design gallery content | |
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The program resources need to be downloaded and installed following the activation of the download version of Designer Pro 6 / Xara Photo & Graphics D |
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| How do I insert my Google Analytics tracking code | |
| Google used to require the code to be inserted prior to the closing body tag and not within the head section of a web page. If you are therefore using urchin.js. or ga.js to track your sites then follow the instructions from |
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| I cannot change my buttons to small buttons <!-- designer pro, gallery buttons, --> | |
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The new UI supports large buttons only, so the options to turn on small buttons are disabled.The old UI which you can switch to (hold down Ctrl + Shift + Alt + s) does still support large and small icons, |
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| I receive the message ‘Video not found’ when attempting to play my .mp4 file after publishing my website. | |
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- If the file is located within this folder then its possible the server is not configured to serve .mp4 files. Please check to ensure a mime type has been added for .mp4 files or contact your hosts to get them to check this for you.- |
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| Can I password protect my website or certain pages of my website? | |
| At present there are a variety of widgets which could be integrated into a site to achieve this functionality. An example widget provider is http://www.poppydog.com/. or at |
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| How to insert a video to play on a pop-up layer | |
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Links on web pages do not only have to link to other webpages, they can link to show hidden layers within the same page, for example to show a layer which contains a video, photo, iframe or any other content.Please download the accompanying |
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| How do I draw a brush line with the line color shown in the Brush drop list | |
| Before Version 6, the default option was to use the colour shown in the brush drop list. The colour only changed when the user applied a line colour manually. Since version 6 (Designer Pro 6 and Photo graphic Designer 6), new brush lines always pick up th |
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| How do I move objects between layers? | |
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The method for moving an object between layers is different depending on the program being used. 1. Open the Page & Layer Gallery2. Select the layer you wish to move the object to, to make that layer the current layer3. Expand the l |
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| Am I restricted to a set number of images within a Photo Gallery template | |
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The Photo Gallery templates accessible from within the Photo Galleries folder in the design gallery contain a set number of images. You can replace these images with your own and the easiest method to do this is to simply drag and drop multiple images f |
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| How do I create a free MAGIX Online World account for my web hosting? | |
| Web Designer 7 and later, Web Designer 7 Premium and later and Designer Pro 7 and later all include a free MAGIX Online World web hosting account, which comes with 500MB web space.To take advantage of this free offer from MAGIX simply create a M |
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| How do I view additional pages within my document? | |
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Web Designer 7 displays open documents in Single page view. You can browse to other pages within your document by opening the Page & Layer Gallery and clicking on the page you wish to view. Alternatively, y |
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| Memory is getting low warning. | |
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The program completes a series of tasks to try and ensure sufficient memory is available when attempting to export your document or when selecting to preview your document as a website. If the program is using over 1GB of memory, the following |
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| Can I insert a table within my website document? | |
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There is currently no table tool within the program, however a table can be inserted within a variety of ways1. Use the table widget available within Web Designer Premium 9 and also in version 9 of Designer Pro. The widget is found within th |
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| Can I snap the end of my arrowhead to the grid? | |
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The selector tool always works on the bounds of the object. The "scale line widths" button determines whether it uses the bounds including or excluding line attributes like arrowheads. The path tools all operate on the raw path data ignoring |
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| How do I upload files to Xara Support? | |
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Sign in to your Xara account at http://support.xara.com and click the link labelled Submit a Ticket. Select the required department and click on |
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| Can I set the Text tool infobar to display all the text controls on the main bar? | |
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In version 8, the following controls are located within a flyout menu on the Text tool infobar.
Space before paragraph
Space after paragraph
Baseline shift
Tracking
Kerning
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| How do I edit the navigation bar colours? | |
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To demonstrate how best to change the nav bar colours easily, open the Designs Gallery and open Website Template Themes - Free Example and double click on the Horizontal nav bar design.
On the left of the colour line at the bottom of |
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| I have lost my website design document, how can I edit my website? | |
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In order to continue editing your website as you were you must use the saved copy of your .web file, which is the file you work on in Web Designer. This is the most important file in your websi |
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| Why is the text within templates not in English? | |
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Body text in any of the templates is placeholder text to show the aesthetics of the text in the template, select this text with the text tool and replace the text with your own text
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| My program will not start and I encounter the message 'Application requires CPU support for SSE2 but this CPU does not support it' | |
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You are seeing this this message because the processor you are using does not have new enough technology to run the program (does not meet the minimum requirements for the program). SSE2 is a processor instruction set which was introduced in Intel pr |
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| How do I transfer saved FTP profiles between program versions? | |
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You can save FTP publishing details to a document, so this is the way in which it's easiest to transfer these details between different versions.
Open a new or existing document in your current version then go to Utilities -> Web Propert |
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| Can I use the photos in the templates? | |
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In the case of templates that include photos, there may be some restrictions on the commercial use of the photos, contact Xara for more information, naming the product / template and photo that you are interested in. Also note that the photos |
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