Interface Overview

These instructions describe the checked VectorCraft foundation as of 14 October 2026. XiVector Alpha is free; public installer availability and XiKey integration are not yet verified.

Main Areas of the Window

1. Menus and Search Commands: Open Search Commands with Ctrl+Shift+/ / Cmd+Shift+/. Ctrl+K / Cmd+K opens Preferences.
2. Tools: Pen, Direct Selection and drawing tools build and refine paths; Shape Builder has documented region-detection limits.
3. Canvas: Multiple artboards, Outline (Ctrl+Y / Cmd+Y), Pixel Preview (Ctrl+Alt+Y / Cmd+Option+Y), guides and alignment support drafting.
4. Panels: Layers, Artboards, Appearance, colours, Pathfinder and Image Trace organise and refine artwork. Export for Screens prepares selected artboards; inspect output fidelity.

Switching Interface Language (English ⇄ العربية)

Arabic interface integration and one-click English ⇄ العربية switching are in progress for XiVector.

Sources

• Upstream overview — 2026-10-14.
• File formats and limits — 2026-10-14.
• Known limitations — 2026-10-14.
• Capability review — 2026-10-14.
• Commands and default shortcuts — 2026-10-14.