We’ve decided to release a cut-down free Express edition of the framework so that anyone can start designing control surfaces, whether they're prepared to part with their hard earned cash or not.
It’s a tough balancing act deciding what limitations to place on such an edition because, on the one hand you want the product to be usable and on the other, you don’t want to eradicate the demand for a paid version!
The Express Edition is the same as the Standard Home Edition, but with the following limitations:
- The Canvas is limited to 1 Layer at design-time.
- You can add a maximum of 3 Elements to the Canvas at design-time.
- You can add a maximum of 1 Effect to the Layer at design-time.
- No access to the Angle and Bounds Menu Items.
I should stress that the first 3 limitations, above, apply only at design-time. You can add as many Layers, Elements and Effects at run-time as your PC can handle.
I’d like the comments in this blog entry to serve as feedback on the Express edition; whether good or bad, all are welcome.
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