Comments on: ZeusDraw

By: mikeZot

mikeZot — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:39:21 +0000

You can use the geometry inspector to size objects.
From Robert Clair – Developer.

1) Select the object that you want to size.

2) Get the Transforms palette. (Palettes -> Transforms)

3) Open the Inspector fold-up

4) You can then set the size and position exactly.

If you are exporting the result as a bitmap and want pixels as a dimension, set the unit of measurement (in the Preferences) to “Points” and export your bitmap with a resolution of 72 dpi.

By: Robin S

Robin S — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:23:37 +0000

I bought this last time it was on MacZot and I have learned to like it a lot. It’s different, to be sure, and you need to kind of get your head around the way things are done, but once you do, it makes sense.

The one thing I can’t seem to get used to is not being able to simply create something in a certain size, unless I’m missing something. I can’t, for example, just create a 400 x 200 pixel box. I have to use the ruler to measure the distance and it’s a little cumbersome. I hope in Version 2, the developer will add the ability to create items in a specific size. It is a really great app, otherwise. If you watch the videos on the site, it does some amazing things.

And no, as heliozoa pointed out, it doesn’t get updated very often. I’m sure I will be upgrading to version 2, though.

By: heliozoa

heliozoa — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:39:32 +0000

Thanks Mike!

I started already thinking the sale is orphaned as well …

The announcement of a feature update and better documentation is encouraging news, so it seems there will be further development.

However it would be nice if Robert Clair could make a clearer commitment regarding this macZOT and the upgrade to ZD 2.0. Otherwise I possibly better wait for the update, especially since I am using this kind of software only occasionally.

By: Mike Biskup - macZOT

Mike Biskup - macZOT — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:16:32 +0000

@heliozoa and sam – from Robert Clair, Developer

“Work will begin on a new version of ZD In a month or two when I finish my current contract. Planned release will be towards the end of the year. Point releases to ZD have been and will be free. However the next release will be an upgrade to ZeusDraw 2.0 containing significant new functionality (text along a path, core image filters). This will be a paid upgrade ( but free for those who have purchased within nine months of the upgrade).

The current help is an Apple Help book, but the help for the new version will be a PDF.”

By: sam

sam — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:54:05 +0000

Question seconded- I’m looking to find a replacement for Lineform, which has essentially become orphaned software. I’d prefer not to replace it with new orphaned software.

By: heliozoa

heliozoa — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:10:56 +0000

Hi,

will there be further development of the application? Looking onto the history it seems stalled.

What will be the upgrade policy for future releases?

And a question regarding the documentation, is there a proper manual (pdf) available? The Macintosh Help Book is of course better than online, but thanks to the nasty and unchangeable behavior of Apples help viewer not a very convenient way for reading documentation.