Details about iDesign

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  • iOS Version
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  • April 23, 2010
  • September 29, 2024
  • 15.5+
  • 4+
  • 78.28MB
  • iPhone, iPad, iPod
  • English
    French
    German
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Version History of iDesign

4.1

December 21, 2023

This update includes user experience improvements in 5 areas of frequently used functionality. Keyboard shortcuts for tools, common functions and editing: - Shortcuts for all the drawing tools. - Standard editing shortcuts for Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Undo, Redo, Select/Unselect All, Shift Select etc. - Shortcuts for File operations, Save, Close, Export, Library. - Shortcuts for Board settings, Grid, Snap, Rulers, Zoom options. - Shortcuts for Toolbox menu panels, Tools, Properties, Board, Layers and Settings. - Arrow keys for moving selected objects. Press and hold the Command button to see all the available keyboard shortcuts. Improvements to export and sharing: - New share option to export and share straightaway. - Save exported files to a folder location locally or on iCloud. Midpoint offset handles for resizing sides: - Just like in the Mac version, you now have midpoint resize handles along with the corner handles. Measurements display next to shape during editing: - Displays context measurements for location, size, length and angle and rotation. - The messages can be enabled or disabled in Toolbox -> Settings -> Context Measurements setting. Tool action notifications: - Tool actions messages displayed briefly on the top of the screen. - The notifications can be enabled or disabled in Design Options -> Info -> Help -> Context Help Messages setting. Zoom presets and percentage display: - Zoom percentage display visible during pinch zooming. - Zoom +/- buttons to be based on standard set of zoom presets. Fixes: Fixed design lock functionality, now accessible via Design Options -> Info -> Settings -> Design Lock setting. Thanks to all the users who have subscribed and supported the continued development of iDesign. Hope you enjoy these new UX improvements, many more enhancements/features are planned and will follow. Please use the support page at www.touchaware.com for any feedback/query or email: support@touchaware.com NOTE: From v4.0 onwards, the app is on a subscription model, refer to the version history for details.

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4.0.2

September 15, 2023

Updated for iOS & iPadOS 17 (From v4.0 onwards, the app is on a new subscription model, please refer to the version history for details) - Fixed split view to be enabled on iPad. - Fixed unable to set custom value for dimension when auto is set to off.

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4.0.1

September 7, 2023

Bug fixes for version 4.0 (Please note that v4.0 is on a new subscription model, please refer to the version history for details) - Fixed setting background layer images. - Fixed switching on/off setting for grid and snap from the board panel. - Fixed importing SVG and .idesign files using the design browser. (you can also import from email attachment, Files app and Import menu in iDesign like before)

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4.0

September 4, 2023

This version brings a fresh outlook with changes in the purchase model along with some modern updates yet retaining the core workflow and design experience unique to the app. - New document browser to easily manage your design documents integrated with the iOS/iPadOS file management experience. - Split view support on the iPad to work alongside with other apps. - Create and reuse shapes with shape libraries now included with the app. - Bug fixes and performance enhancements. After 13 years on a one-time purchase model, iDesign is now adopting a subscription model with a free trial option. New users can now try the app before purchase, this will also help in the long term and sustainable development of the app. If you have been using iDesign, we hope you appreciate this needed change and subscribe to continue creating amazing and beautiful designs with the app. You can start or stop your subscription anytime, choose between a standard monthly and a discounted yearly option. There is also a free viewer access including export options when you are not subscribed and to share your designs with anyone without a subscription. If you have an active shape library subscription, you can use iDesign for the term it is active and for any one who has recently bought iDesign in the past year you will be able to continue using it for the year. Thank you for supporting the development of iDesign!

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3.1.5

January 17, 2023

- Fixed SVG and iDesign file import when opening files from the Files app. - Fixed Undo/Redo causing app to crash after auto saving. - Fixed Background and Source panel in Export menu masking export options.

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3.1.4

December 6, 2022

Updated for iOS & iPadOS 16. - Fixed Export not working on some devices after iOS updates. - Minor UI enhancements and fixes.

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3.1.3

March 8, 2022

Fixes for export, updated for iOS 15. - Updated JPEG and PNG image export to support large images up to 12000x12000 pixels. (eg. A0 board size exported at custom 200% scale) - Fixed export scale to support large sizes to a max of 800% or 12000x12000 pixels. - Added SVG Generic export option to support multi-line text for generic apps and browsers. - Fixed line end markers not exported for SVG export. - Fixed SVG export for line end markers to show the stroke colour. - Fixed SVG export for line end markers to be of correct size. - Fixed SVG export horizontal alignment for single line text. - Fixed right aligned text to set correctly after saving and reopening. - Fixed home menu in maximised state to fit iPhone 12/13 screen size. - Updated for iOS 15.

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3.1.2

December 22, 2020

- Fixed exporting design as PNG with transparent background to Photo Library. - Fixed option "Open in iDesign" to import and open iDesign files directly from attachments in Mail app. - Added ability for the app to use custom installed fonts. - Updated for iOS 14.

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3.1.1

June 21, 2020

Fixed in-app shape library restore option if the app is deleted and reinstalled.

3.1

November 19, 2019

New connector tool, iOS 13 update. A new connector tool for easily creating flow charts and other connected diagrams: - Multiple connection types, diagonal, side to side, top to bottom etc. - Connector type can be selected by pressing and holding the connector tool button. - Connections are automatically redrawn on moving the shapes. - Fully integrated with other functions and export formats. Text entry for closed shapes: - Enter text directly into any closed shape like rectangle, ellipse etc. - You no longer need to create text objects separately for text on shapes. - Especially useful when creating flow diagrams. Other fixes & enhancements: - Fixed file menu to show full screen in expanded mode on iPhone XR. - Fixed crash on opening design files with missing fonts created in XDesign on macOS. - Updated automatic sync with design file open on multiple devices and XDesign for macOS. Updated for iOS 13.

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iDesign Subscription Plans

Monthly Subscription

iDesign Monthly Subscription

$4.991 Month
14 Days trial

Yearly Subscription

Yearly Subscription

$29.991 Year

Price History of iDesign

Description of iDesign

Precision 2D vector drawing and design on the iPad & iPhone. Make professional quality designs, illustrations and technical drawings on the move using your fingers at last! iDesign has unique features and offset controls which allows you to draw accurately with your finger not getting in the way or blocking your view. Full feature compatibility and automatic sync of designs via iCloud with XDesign (Mac version). User Guide (PDF) available at www.touchaware.com/apps/idesign/userguide FEATURES - A universal app for both iPad and iPhone which adapts to the native screen size of the device. - An unobtrusive icon based visual and context driven user interface with a full screen board view - Toolbars and panels with easy access to frequently used functions for a fast work flow Standard Tools & Functions - Line, polyline, square, rectangle, circle, arc, ellipse, polygons, stars & path tools - Copy and paste selected shapes and groups - Group and ungroup shapes hierarchically to create complex designs - Edit points, convert shapes to path, close shapes, add and remove points, break, weld, explode and join - Precise rotation with ability to rotate at user defined center - Object alignment tools - Fill color and pen color swatches with opacity controls, custom RGB mixer - Stroke width, line style, line caps and corner join styles, arrow ends and dash patters - Text insertion with fonts, styles, sizes, paragraph alignments, multilingual, rotate/resize - Set a background image for tracing/marking over it - Insert images, copy, paste, move, resize and position them accordingly - Multilevel Undo/Redo for all edit operations - Create multiple layers to organize & separate design components - Connector tools for drawing charts and flow diagrams Unique Features for Touch Based Editing - Offset handles for moving and positioning without your finger blocking the view - Nudge controls, allows precise movement of selected shapes or selected points - Delta transformations to apply incremental values by keyboard Advanced Tools for Graphics Design - Advanced path editing options for corner, smooth and symmetric control points, straighten and curve segments - Text to path conversion - Boolean operations on shapes, unite, intersect, subtract, exclude - Freehand drawing, auto smoothened paths - Gradients / color blends Advanced Tools for Technical Drawing - Circle and Arc tool based on center, start/end point, radius and angle of arc - Dimensioning tools, length as well as angular with customisable settings - Support for Feet+Inches+Fractions (U.S & older unit system)
- Architectural formatting option for Dimensions
- Dynamic grid supporting feet, inches and inch fractions at different zoom levels Units & Board Setup - Support for standard and custom board sizes. - Set a drawing scale - Full set of standard unit systems. - Unit aware Grid with customisable settings - Snap to grid, snap to object and points - Unit aware rulers Shape libraries to organise and reuse shapes - Add, remove and organise shapes in your own libraries - A set of standard shapes for creating floor plans included Export/Import & Print - Export designs to JPEG, PNG, PDF & SVG formats - Import SVG files - Share your designs with other iDesign users via Email - Dropbox support for Export, Import - AirPrint Support iDesign is available as a monthly or yearly subscription and includes a free trial period that begins once your purchase has been confirmed with your Apple ID account. At the end of the trial your subscription will start and renew automatically. Your Apple ID account will be charged for the upcoming period unless you disable auto-renew or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Terms of Use: http://www.touchaware.com/apps/termsofuse Privacy policy: http://www.touchaware.com/apps/privacy
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iDesign: FAQ

Can iDesign support iPad devices?

iDesign is available on iPad devices.

Who launched the app?

TouchAware Limited built the iDesign app.

What is the minimum iOS version for the iDesign app?

The minimum iOS requirement for the app is 15.5 or higher.

What user rating does iDesign have?

2.6: The iDesign app receives average reviews and ratings.

What app category is iDesign?

Productivity Is The App Genre Of The Idesign App.

What is the recent version of the iDesign app?

4.1 is the newly released iDesign version.

When was the most recent iDesign update made available?

The latest iDesign update came out on September 29, 2024.

Do you know when iDesign was first made available?

iDesign was first released on February 6, 2023.

What’s the age rating for the iDesign app?

TouchAware Limited: Contains no objectionable material.

What are the languages offered by iDesign?

The iDesign app can be used in English, French, German and 5 more.

Can I find iDesign within Apple Arcade's selection of games?

Sorry, iDesign is not available on Apple Arcade.

Are in-app purchases available within iDesign?

Absolutely! In-app purchases are accessible within iDesign.

Can I utilize iDesign with Apple Vision Pro?

No, you cannot utilize iDesign with Apple Vision Pro.

Are there commercial ads in iDesign?

No, there are no commercial ads in iDesign.

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Reviews of iDesign

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  • Please let me free view my layers!

    Hello,

    I loved this app. I used it for many projects. I mistakenly upgraded and didn’t realize I was losing any functionality. Would it be possible to allow me to turn on and off the layers as part of the “free” version I purchased so long ago? I realize I don’t deserve to be able to do that since it would require an update and I’m not planning to subscribe. But I just want to be able to VIEW my layers that I accidentally turned off prior to the update that removed the previously working functionality I paid for. Thank you ever so much and so sorry for your troubles.
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    Developer Response

    Layer visibility changes are still edits on the design file but will consider this in the future for the free viewer version. You can make any edit or changes now with the monthly subscription option (during the two week trial period) and then cancel if you do not want to continue with the subscription.
  • Absolute theft

    Beware of purchasing from this developer; they cannot be trusted.

    I purchased this app and created many designs with it. Then one day, I opened the app to a message that it’s now on a subscription model, and all I can do is use the “free viewer” to view my files - except that the free viewer is so limited as to be useless. Did you have some layers hidden? Tough bananas, the free viewer doesn’t actually let you view them.

    This is theft.

    I have used other paid apps that switched to a subscription model. They have all created a new version of the app and left the old one alone. That’s the non-scammy way to handle it. This developer instead tells its existing users that it considers them freeloaders.

    So, beware of doing business with this developer. You might just find that somewhere down the road, they decide to unilaterally declare that you owe them more money to get at your own drawings.
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    Developer Response

    iDesign was updated and supported for free for over 13 years for the low one time purchase price. This was no longer sustainable and to keep the app developed and supported, moving to a subscription model was needed. Design files are accessible without a subscription with full export options. The version update clearly mentions the changes and users have always had the choice to update, free updates and new versions have a significant cost to the developer and cannot be provided free forever. (Abandoning the app and creating a new one is not an option) The yearly subscription option is well discounted and priced much less than apps of similar capability. Hope you can see value in what the app provides.
  • Beware

    Well, I’ve had this app for a long time. For noodling around it isn’t bad. I used it to design a wood fence, check out different paint options for a bicycle retrofit, and other simple things. But if I’ve used this app more than a few hours a year I’d be surprised. Anyway, it works for very simple things but for anything serious I use Autocad. Now, I’m really sorry I downloaded this latest subscription version. Once this is done you can’t go back. The subscription model is a misguided scheme to generate more revenue. But I’d like the app developers to know that my business is gone. I want to buy the app and perhaps pay for certain upgrades. But a subscription?? Absolutely not. I will be looking for other noodling cad apps.
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    Developer Response

    Thank you for your review. iDesign was updated and supported for the past 13 years for a low one time purchase price, many users have enjoyed free updates and support for over a decade. This was no longer sustainable and to keep the app developed and supported, moving to a subscription model was needed. All your design files are accessible even without a subscription with full export options included for when you are not subscribed. The version update information clearly mentions the changes and users have always had the choice to update, free updates and new versions have a significant cost to the developer and cannot be provided free forever. The yearly subscription option is well discounted and is priced much less than apps of similar capability. Hope you can see value in what the app can provide and subscribe to look forward to the app being developed and supported for the future.