PagePlusX4

[Greg1234]

So I've been using this software for years and installed it on my new laptop Windows 11 Home, and more often than not I'm getting a screen freeze and nothing working, and the Shut down, Restart or wait for programme to respond box. Any help on why this is happening when I try top open a PagePlus image file. The software opens and loads perfectly, but then seems to want to stop when I open a file. Any help would be great, or I will have to lead a new software haha! Thanks

[Pšenda]

[Bad_Wolf]

I am afraid your software is too old for Windows 11. That is the problem with legacy software, which is no longer maintained.

Maybe PagePlus X9 will still work on Windows 11. However, continuing to work with this old software is very risky, especially when you use it professionally.

Why not change to the Affinity Suite or only Publisher when you do not need Designer and Photo?

When I switched to the Affinity Suite (when Designer, Photo, and Publisher became available) back in 2016, I missed the Plus software very much. However, I didn't look back and just went for it. I didn't regret my decision after a while.

Another reason to switch is that the Plus software's file format is incompatible with the Affinity software. The longer you work with the Plus software, the bigger this problem can become when your old software no longer works as now is the case.

Think about this seriously, because it isn't nice to loose work because your software is too old and no longer support modern operating systems.

[Alfred]

12 minutes ago, Bad_Wolf said:

Maybe PagePlus X9 will still work on Windows 11.

I don’t have Windows 11, but I’ve seen evidence that PagePlus X9 runs on it.

Doesn’t Win 11 allow the user to set a compatibility mode for older programs that don’t otherwise run correctly?

[PaulEC]

I use Windows 11; I can confirm that PagePlus X9, DrawPlus X8 and PhotoPlus X8 all work perfectly well on it, with no compatibility issues.

[Alfred]

2 hours ago, Bad_Wolf said:

Maybe PagePlus X9 will still work on Windows 11.

 

2 hours ago, PaulEC said:

I use Windows 11; I can confirm that PagePlus X9, DrawPlus X8 and PhotoPlus X8 all work perfectly well on it, with no compatibility issues.

That’s all well and good, but the topic title refers to PagePlus X4 (five versions earlier and six years older than PagePlus X9).

[PaulEC]

1 hour ago, Alfred said:

That’s all well and good, but the topic title refers to PagePlus X4 (five versions earlier and six years older than PagePlus X9).

That's true! But at least it indicates that it isn't a non-starter to try to run the Legacy "Plus" software on Windows 11. Apart from a few extra features and bug fixes, I honestly don't remember what changes there were from one version to the next!

[Alfred]

17 minutes ago, PaulEC said:

Apart from a few extra features and bug fixes, I honestly don't remember what changes there were from one version to the next!

Me too neither! You might find some online reviews that tell you, but failing that you’d have to trawl through the manuals or the programs themselves to read the What’s New? sections for yourself.

[Bound by Beans]

PagePlus X5 (2010) 

1. Design Studios: Introduced Image Cutout Studio, LogoStudio, and PhotoLab for enhanced image editing and design capabilities.
2. Advanced Typography: Added support for OpenType fonts, improving typographic control.
3. Interactive Print Preview: Enabled more control and flexibility during the printing process.
4. PDF Enhancements: Improved PDF editing and output with better color management. 

PagePlus X6 (2012)

1. Interactive eDocuments: Allowed creation of interactive eBrochures and eMagazines with multimedia elements.
2. Asset Management: Introduced organized categories for design elements, improving workflow efficiency.
3. Pantone® Support: Added Pantone® Goe™ and Pantone® PLUS color systems for accurate professional printing.

PagePlus X7 (2013)

1. 64-bit Optimization: Enhanced performance on 64-bit systems.
2. Startup Assistant: New interface providing quick access to templates and learning resources.
3. Chart Tools: Introduced customizable charts (e.g., pie, bar, line) for data visualization.
4. Smart Hints: Context-sensitive guidance to assist users during design tasks.

PagePlus X8 (2014)

1. Baseline Grid: Ensured consistent text alignment across columns and frames.
2. Text Frame Enhancements: Improved control over text layout with features like column rules and mirrored layouts.
3. Auto-Correct Improvements: Enhanced auto-correct functionality, including multi-word corrections and automatic detection of lists and hyperlinks.
4. PDF Placement: Enabled placing PDFs directly into publications while preserving formatting. 

PagePlus X9 (2015)

1. PDF/X-4 and PDF/X-5 Support: Added compatibility with modern PDF standards supporting transparency.
2. Auto-Flowing Text Frames: Automatically adjusted text frames as content was added or removed.
3. QR Code Generation: Introduced tools to create QR codes linking to various digital content.
4. Enhanced Calendar Event Manager: Improved calendar functionality with iCalendar support and event categorization.