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In addition to traditional vector drawing tools, DrawPlus provides realistic, natural-looking brushes that allow the user to paint with watercolours, oils and other media whilst retaining vector editing capability. DrawPlus is also able to produce
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The first standalone version of the program, DrawPlus 2.0, was published in 1994. It coincided with the launch of PagePlus 3.0. New versions of the software were released every 1 to 4 years, with DrawPlus X8 being the final version.
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introduced PhotoLab in which photos can be edited or enhanced within the program, and Blend Mode capability that gives more control over how objects and layers blend together., as well as improved compatibility and new illustration
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which are predefined simple shapes that can be quickly modified with sliders to adjust certain parameters, for example quickly creating rounded rectangles, etc. Shapes include: Rectangles, Ellipses, Stars, Spirals, Cogs, Petals,
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introduced a new drawing engine to take advantage of multi-processor computers, end-to-end CMYK workflow and a new drawing mode that works with overlapping objects, amongst other fixes and improvements.
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movies from user animations. DrawPlus can also be used to create GIF animations. Output from both DrawPlus and Starter Edition can be automatically
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DrawPlus is available both as a paid-for version, DrawPlus X8, or as a cut-down Starter Edition which is completely free. Both variants support
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DrawPlus provides a range of object creation and editing tools which are common in other editors, and also offers additional tools
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for one-click realistic effects such as glass, metallic, plastic and other 2D/3D filters. (this is limited in Starter Edition).
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Gradient colour picker which samples gradients and allows them to be used as fills, in addition to single colour picking.
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tool allows easy creation of straight line segments. All of these tools can also be used to manipulate existing curves.
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tab shows all the current attributes applied to the selected object at a glance and allows them to be edited freely.
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file format in order to allow cross-application document exchange. Both versions also support
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DrawPlus X8 and Starter Edition offer support for pressure-sensitive input devices such as
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tab offering context-sensitive help depending on current selection and tool choice.
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import and export to provide compatibility with other vector editing software.
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editor and animation software developed by the UK-based software company
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have ceased development of DrawPlus in order to focus on its successor,
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tool to cut through objects leaving them in multiple, editable pieces.
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and also provides a dedicated background-removal tool in the form of
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allows objects to be snapped to page margins, centres and guides.
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tool allows easy cropping of any object(s) including photographs.
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showing previews of each element of the document in a tree-view.
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tool to interactively add drop and wall shadows to any object.
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to automatically convert bitmaps into vector representations.
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files (version 9.0 onwards). DrawPlus can be used to create
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tool provides control over post-editing objects and nodes.
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and an Export Overlay, which help with design and layout.
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allow snapping objects to existing objects and vertices.
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Gradient fill and transparency effects, also mesh fills.
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DrawPlus offers image editing and filters through its
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tools for creating flowcharts and technical drawings.
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tool for intuitive object erasing and manipulation.
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Index

Serif DrawPlus


Developer(s)
Serif
Final release
C++
Python
Operating system
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Affinity Designer
Type
Vector graphics editor
License
Proprietary
www.serif.com
2D
vector graphics
Serif
PhotoPlus
PagePlus
WebPlus
Digital Scrapbook Artist
Affinity Designer
Affinity Photo
Serif
Affinity Designer
Windows
Stop frame

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