DrawPlus
2D vector graphics editor and animation software / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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DrawPlus is a 2D vector graphics editor and animation software developed by the UK-based software company Serif, also responsible for PhotoPlus, PagePlus, WebPlus, Digital Scrapbook Artist, Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo and other titles.[1]
Developer(s) | Serif |
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Initial release | 1993; 31 years ago (1993) |
Final release | X8
/ March 23, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-03-23) |
Written in | C++ and Python |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows and Linux |
Successor | Affinity Designer |
Type | Vector graphics editor |
License | Proprietary |
Website | www |
Serif have ceased development of DrawPlus in order to focus on its successor, Affinity Designer, following its release for Windows.[2]
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 Stop frame and Key frame animations, including output to Adobe Flash swf file format and support for ActionScript.
DrawPlus X8 and Starter Edition offer support for pressure-sensitive input devices such as Wacom's range of tablets. Both applications feature a Pressure Studio to allow calibration of the individual devices and allow functions to be mapped to the supported buttons on the tablet. DrawPlus supports pressure-sensitive vector lines and brushes to create a striking range of effects from manga through to painting in an array of media.
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 SVG import and export to provide compatibility with other vector editing software.[3]