Producing vector illustrations is quick and easy using the
comprehensive drawing tools, but many of the advanced features which
Xara pioneered - such as transparency and real-time anti-aliasing - can
be applied to both vector and bitmap images. Rather than falling into
the bloatware trap that is common with graphics products, Xara has
concentrated on creating the world's best implementation of the
essential toolset that designers really need, in order to ensure that
working with Xara X can be both highly creative and very productive. As
well as all the drawing tools you would expect, Xara X offers options
such as automated shadows, bevels and contours, pressure sensitive
brush stroking, multi-stage graduated fills and feathering.