

Using tabs and fly outs this area can quickly switch between content and features for topics such as Page & Layout, Design and Bitmap.Īlong with the new Update Services feature, Xara has introduced several new and enhanced features throughout this program. This feature gives you access to numerous types of content and related features without taking up too much space. The left side of the screen area is given over to the software’s Galleries feature. Running across the bottom of the screen is a colour palette. When loading a new project, the program will initially default to a single page until you select the Multiple Page View which, not surprisingly, shows all the pages.

Based around a large centrally positioned work area are menu bars running across the top and tool bars, with fly outs, running down the left side of the screen. A 30-character serial number will need to be entered to complete the installation and carry out the registration of the product.Īs with the installation, Designer Pro X365’s interface is remarkably similar to that used by Xara’s Photo & Graphics Designer software reviewed earlier. This Update Services is valid for a period of 365 days after purchase.įollowing the familiar pattern used by other Xara products, Designer Pro X365’s installation routine gives you the option of adding Simpliclean, which is a system clean up utility, plus subscribing to an Affiliate Programme that can earn you commission for any new templates you create. The “365” is more to do with the Xara Update Services which allows the user to access updates regarding new features and additional content immediately without waiting for the appearance of a new version.

To clear up any confusion, I should explain that the “365” part of the product’s title does not imply that Designer Pro X is a subscription type product, although there are certain online services available to which you could subscribe.
