: Designers could now open Illustrator files directly as editable vectors in XD, maintaining layers and paths for a smoother handoff between tools. Building a "Story" Experience in XD
For a deep dive into the specific changes for this build, you can review the Adobe Developer Changelog or the Adobe XD Release Notes . Design a 3D Stories Experience in Adobe XD (Part 5) Adobe XD CC 2019 18.0.12.9
: For those building extensions, version 18.0.12 added new text field controls like and , plus requestAnimationFrame() to enable simple animations in plugin dialogs. : Designers could now open Illustrator files directly
Adobe XD version , released in April 2019 , marked a significant shift toward deeper developer collaboration and advanced prototyping capabilities. This update wasn't just about small fixes; it introduced tools that helped designers move beyond static screens into living, interactive experiences. Key Features of the April 2019 Release Adobe XD version , released in April 2019
: Start by creating high-fidelity artboards for each frame of your story.
: Set a "Time" trigger in the Prototype panel to automatically transition from one story artboard to the next after a set duration, mimicking real social media story behavior.
: This version introduced support for keyboard and gamepad triggers , allowing designers to prototype desktop and console-based experiences directly within XD.