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VectorDesigner
VectorDesigner 1.7.0
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(15) 3.1

Vector-based design tool.   Demo ($29.99)
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VectorDesigner can create vector drawings, diagrams, illustrations, raster image handling, filtering and color correction.

VectorDesigner offers everything users need to create professional level vector artwork, such as posters, brochures, stickers, logos, web design, tshirts and more.
What's New
Version 1.7.0:
  • Adds support for the Mac App Store and fixes minor bugs.
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later







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VectorDesigner User Discussion (Write a Review)
ver. 1.x:
(15)
Your rating: Now say why...
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(15)

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+2

keskeseksa reviewed on 16 Oct 2011
I bought this software because I wanted a simple design application that does not require hours of tutorial.
Unfortunately this software is just the same.
Unintuitive.
Money wasted
[Version 1.7.0]


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+8

Ratti reviewed on 23 Sep 2011
The rating is based on the fact that Tweakersoft does not provide a free of charge update that works on newer OSX versions. Other companies that moved to MacAppstore are able to do so. Look at Pixelmator or 1Password; both work on 10.6.x and 10.7.x.
[Version 1.7.0]


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tjgallan reviewed on 22 Sep 2011
Version 1.7.0 stopped launching for me with Snow Leopard. Trashed preferences, reinstalled (non-App Store version), etc. No joy. I emailed Tweakersoft twice over last two weeks. No response.
[Version 1.7.0]


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+17
Tournesol commented on 22 Jul 2011
Will not launch in Lion :-(
[Version 1.7.0]

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+1
Danieladro replied on 25 Jul 2011
Version 1.7.2, available in the appstore, does launch in Lion, but I am having lots of trouble opening files…
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+8
Ratti replied on 28 Jul 2011
Version 1.7.0 does not even launch on my 10.6.8 system. It hangs.
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Falco75 replied on 28 Jul 2011
Same problem with mac os X.6.8 and lion.. and no answer from the editor about the possibility to update simply a non appstore version to 1.7.2. Incredible... Have we to buy a second time the same soft to have the right of updates ? Not very serious, Tweakersoft... Have bought artboard today !
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Philips666 replied on 13 Aug 2011
Won't launch in Lion or Snow Leopard for me, and no reply from tweakersoft. I have files created in VD that I want to revise and it's not possible. It burns me that the devs think that I'll buy again if they stay quiet. Real professional, guys. After we paid double the app store price.
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+8
Robio replied on 16 Aug 2011
I have 1.5.2, and it's stopped working as well. Not sure when, since I rarely use VD. Maybe when I upgraded to 10.6.8? But the trial version of 1.7.0 at MacUpdate does launch.
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tjgallan replied on 22 Sep 2011
Version 1.7.0 stopped launching for me with Snow Leopard. Trashed preferences, reinstalled (non-App Store version), etc. No joy. I emailed Tweakersoft twice over last two weeks. No response.
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+3

+10
Rickdees commented on 12 Jan 2011
Developer did the right thing and offered an update to current users. He needs to be commended for doing the right thing.
[Version 1.7.0]


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+5

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Id_Ego_SuperEgo reviewed on 06 Jan 2011
What? Pardon me, can one not upgrade from version 1.x to version 1.x free of charge? That's original! That sort of originality, however, doesn't precisely dictate loyalty! A very imprudent move!
[Version 1.7.0]

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+2
Albertross replied on 07 Jan 2011
Version 1.5.2 has the same features as the 1.7 on the App Store. If everyone would calm down, visit their website and read a few FAQ first instead of being negative.
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+2

+326
Harristype replied on 07 Jan 2011
@Albertross: I did read the FAQ. But it still doesn't change the fact that I have to shell out another $29.99 to fix minor bugs (see WHAT'S NEW above in the description).
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Albertross replied on 07 Jan 2011
I take your point but to me "exactly the same" means exactly the same in the two versions. Anyway it doesn't matter, they have added a free upgrade for all users overnight, (not through the App store). So it wont cost anything. Pays not to jump in too early like I did buying Aperture on Christmas Eve for $245AU. Apple have become remarkably generous overnight.
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Id_Ego_SuperEgo replied on 07 Jan 2011
As of this moment, Tweakersoft has revised its update policies (or just amended them): as indicated by @AlbertRoss, now a version 1.5 VectorDesigner user won't be held back from updating to verion 1.7 free of charge, and the software will be recognised by App Store as "installed".
I must say, there appear quite a few more developers who apparently haven't (yet, I hope), made their titles upgradeable after App Store transition.
I also hope that App Store does allow practically all the OS X developers to price their applications accordingly (read: reasonably) and benefit therefrom as much as we, the consumers, do.
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+9

+326
Harristype commented on 06 Jan 2011
I have version 1.5.2. The current version is 1.7, and is only available in the App Store. According to Tweakersoft's web page, there is no way to upgrade to version 1.7 without buying the whole thing again from the App Store. So, if I want to get bug fixes, I have to shell out $29.99 to get these. So long, and thanks for all the rotten fish...
[Version 1.7.0]

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Rickdees replied on 06 Jan 2011
Agreed. This is not a technical issue but a business one. They could easily offer 1.7 as an update but CHOOSE not to.
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+5

+24
Nighthawk090 replied on 06 Jan 2011
Wow.....months of feature requests and no follow-thru after saying it is on the way, but didn't take long (it seems) to modify the product for the app store.....and now no bug fixes unless you buy the product again?!?! Just not good business...
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+8
Laos replied on 07 Jan 2011
I agree totally with you. One paying customer less here.
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Gtcaz reviewed on 30 Nov 2010
I had high hopes for this app at the beginning, but I could never use it for real work without it crashing or falling down. Looks like development has stopped and the product is abandoned. Too bad. Hard to believe they're still selling it for $69.95.
[Version 1.5.2]

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Danieladro replied on 27 Dec 2010
And neither are they replying to any of the support tickets we send when the app crashes while importing some EPS files and such. A pity, I quite liked this app.
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Gcarcass reviewed on 10 Dec 2009
I'm a professional Graphic designer who spent 50% of the time using Adobe Illustrator being the other 40% Adobe Photoshop and other 10% in different stuff. For Photoshop I already found the perfect replacement in Pixelmator but....

The first time I downloaded the demo I had really high hopes for VD but that soon came to end. The catchphrase says SIMPLE, INTUITIVE POWERFUL. I grant the first one 100%. The second one has some things that are hard to grasp, LAYERS to name only one. BUT the third one, sorry, but definitely not. I really tried hard to complete a Pamphlet that I started in Illustrator and I challenged myself to do it in Vector Designer. I don't know what are TweakerSoft's plans for the future, but so far version 1.5.1 barely accomplishes the necessary things for a very basic job. I'm not talking only about the results, I can get a pamphlet done in Microsoft Paintbrush (not being arrogant), but VD's user experience is really poor. The selection tools are really limited, layers are deficient, color swatches restricted, vector manipulation inadequate at best, no real SVG compatibility, the list could be endless. The job can be done but it would take 2, 3 or 4 times longer than Illustrator.

Probably the objective is that, "vector illustration for the rest of us", in that sense VD is accomplishing an outstanding job. But for a serious professional tool, better look somewhere else. If Inkscape didn't use X11 that would be a real Illustrator contender, at least in the Mac OS platform.

I gave VD 2 stars, they are not bad, but they have a loooooooooooooong way to go before I can call VD at least a decent application.
[Version 1.5.1]

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+95
Hmurchison replied on 15 Dec 2009
Tweakersoft is now working on VectorDesigner 2.0. They posted to Tumblr about it. I hope by summer of next year it's ready for release and includes many of the missing and requested features.
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+39
Archaeogeek commented on 03 Dec 2009
While it's an excellent vector application with a gentle learning curve, and a great interface, I realized while demoing it that it lacked svg export, and checked on their website to make sure, and indeed it's not just a case of turning it off during the demo period, they actually don't support svg export, which is, honestly, a deal killer for me and I'm sure for many people.
[Version 1.5.1]


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glessnerphoto had trouble on 17 Aug 2011
VectorDesigner 1.7.2 will not open a VD 1.7.2 document that was just created less than 48 hours ago. I am using OS X Lion... any similar issues?
[Version 1.7.0]




Bogoria rated on 22 Mar 2011

[Version 1.7.0]



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Rosita Steenbeek rated on 10 Mar 2011

[Version 1.7.0]


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Version Downloads:5,292
Type:Multimedia & Design : Illustration
License:Demo
Date:06 Jan 2011
Platform:Intel
Price: $29.99
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