Version 2.0 fixes that to a degree, but Microsoft still needs to do some fine-tuning. For example, fills would leak outside the lines. Applying filters requires a wait, but not nearly as long as with the previous version.The older version had some clip art that never quite worked right. Now there's no pause during moving, scaling or most other operations. Version 1.0 often took several seconds to render an object nudged by only a pixel. The new features combined with improved speed make PhotoDraw a far stronger tool, especially for Web graphics and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.The long rendering delays have vanished. But PhotoDraw does have similar graphics filters and can do comparable 3-D effects. In essence, Microsoft has created a new breed of illustration tool.Don't get me wrong: It won't replace high-end applications such as Adobe Photoshop or CorelDraw. It is a hybrid between a vector illustrator and photo editor, and it still tries to be easy enough for most users.
The original PhotoDraw 2000 performed at a snail's pace and had some underdeveloped components.PhotoDraw had been the weak link in Office's chain of applications, but no more. I had given an earlier version a C+, but the new release merits an A'.User feedback apparently convinced Microsoft that its newest addition to the Office suite needed work. has taken what was a so-so illustration package and made it a winner.The improvements in the recently released PhotoDraw 2000 2.0 turned my head.
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