Descriptions for Adobe XD CC 2018 4.0.12

Name: Adobe XD
Version: CC 4.0.12
Released: Jan 23rd, 2018
Developer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Mac Platform: Intel
OS Version: OS X 10.11 or later

Includes: Adobe Zii Patcher

Web Site: http://www.adobe.com/

Overview
Design, test, and prototype both websites and mobile applications in a well organized environment that aims to streamline the entire process

Adobe XD CC (formerly known as Adobe Experience Design CC) aims to provide full support to UX designers that are trying to improve the way in which users interact with their product. The app allows you to develop both websites and mobile apps and helps you test the outcome and generate prototypes.

UX design tool that can help you develop projects for specific devices
Right off the bat, Adobe XD CC makes you decide if you want to develop projects for iPhone, iPad or web. In addition, you can opt for custom size boards. However, within the designer area, you can add artboards of various sizes.

The Adobe XD CC user interface is separated in two main tabs: one that allows you to deal with the design aspect of your project, and the other to help you configure the associated prototype.

Adobe XD CC permits you to test the outcome in a separate window, and you get to both interact with and record the activity and share the capture with your client or other team members.

Manage your design projects with intuitive drag and drop movements
Within the Adobe XD CC canvas area, you get to add new elements with the help of basic vector drawing tools, combine them any way you like, import images with simple drag and drop actions, create wireframes, and so on.

The same rules apply when adding interactions and animations to your project in the prototype area. Just establish connections between your artboards using the mouse, and employ the contextual menu to manage the animations.

Worth mentioning is that, since the Adobe XD CC project is still under heavy development, some of the editing functions one would expect are not yet included, but working with the application is quite intuitive.

Share your project’s prototype via the Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe XD CC allows you to export your project’s design to a PNG image file, or you can record your interaction with the prototype to an MOV video file.

Nevertheless, you can also use your Creative Cloud account to share the prototypes directly with your team. Just use the Share command to generate a public URL and preview the prototype in a web browser.

What’s new in Adobe XD CC 2018 4.0.12
January 23rd, 2018

Third-party workflow integrations:
XD now integrates with popular design-process tools like Zeplin, Avocode, Sympli, ProtoPie, and Kite Compositor. Start your designs in XD then bring them into your favorite tool to speed up developer handoffs and create advanced animations. Available for Mac only.
Better zoom performance:
Zoom in and out of your canvas and between screens without slowing down, whether you have 10 or 1,000 artboards.
Dropbox preview for XD files:
Preview XD files saved to Dropbox without having to download an XD file.
Switch between color models:
Quickly switch between HEX, RGB, or HSB color models from the Color Picker dropdown menu.
Radial gradients:
Create and apply radial gradients to simulate a light source, create unique image masks, and more. Gradients are available in the Color Picker under Solid Fill.
Improvements to Design Specs (Beta):
Now it’s faster and easier to read measurements, navigate and access UI elements, and work with masked layers.
Display artboards at 100%:
View designs in shared prototypes at actual size when you’re in full screen mode.
Batch export:
Export options now include batch export, which you can access through the file menu. Right-click in the Layers panel to mark objects for batch export.