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Printing your artwork: Soft proofing documents
Digital ArtSoft proofing provides an on-screen preview of a document as it will appear when it is reproduced by a specific printer. Unlike the “hard-proofing” technique that is used in a traditional printing workflow, soft proofing...
Printing your artwork: Composite images
Digital ArtPrinting a composite image that contains many layers and shapes can be time-consuming. You can print a single-layer version of the image much more quickly. Instead of flattening a composite image by dropping each layer to the canvas,...
Drawing simple curves with CorelDRAW
GraphicsThe 3-Point Curve tool in CorelDRAW lets you draw simple curved lines by specifying the object width and height. Use this tool to create arc shapes, and circular and symmetrical curves quickly, without manipulating nodes. Using...
Copying outline and fill properties with CorelDRAW
GraphicsCopy outline and fill properties from one object to another. With the right mouse button, drag an object to the object that you want to modify. Next, click the Copy All Properties command from the context menu....
Varying paper grain position and rotation
Digital ArtGrain lets you control the amount of paper texture that brushstrokes reveal. Normally, when you make a brushstroke, the paper grain is fixed, which means that the texture is in the same position. To get organic, non-repetitive looking...
Printing your artwork: Image size and resolution
Digital Art, Painter EssentialsThe size and resolution of an image affects both its appearance on your computer screen and its print quality. Resolution Resolution refers to the amount of visual detail contained in an image. The resolution of output devices...
Why paint with a pen tablet?
Digital ArtOverall, a stylus provides more control and interactivity than a mouse because it gives you the most responsive digital painting experience by allowing your hand and brush to work fluidly as one. While a mouse is a great pointing...
Repositioning vanishing points
Digital ArtThe Perspective Guide presets include one, two, or three vanishing points that help set the direction of the perspective. When you reposition a vanishing point, you can reposition both the horizon and the primary lines, or you can...
Selecting all objects in a CorelDRAW project
GraphicsSelect all objects in a drawing by double-clicking the Pick tool. This action selects all objects on the active page and on the desktop, the area surrounding the drawing page. Use this tip when you want to apply the same changes to all...
Displaying all objects in a CorelDRAW project
GraphicsAs you are editing your CorelDRAW project, you can double-click the Zoom tool to quickly display all objects and view your changes in context. This action displays all objects on the active page as well as any objects on the desktop,...
Accessing color variants in CorelDRAW
GraphicsTo access different shades or tints of a color, just point to a color swatch on a color palette, and hold down the left mouse button until a color palette appears. Learn more about choosing colors in the CorelDRAW Help....
Inserting placeholder text
GraphicsWhen you are designing a flyer, brochure or any other project containing blocks of text with CorelDRAW, placeholder text can help you make quick decisions about the layout. Using the Text tool , drag to create the text frames...
Painting with the Wacom Art Pen
Digital ArtIf you have a flat-tip Intuous Art Pen that supports 360-degree barrel rotation, you can adjust your brushstrokes based on the rotation of the stylus. Enabling rotation can add an entirely new dimension to your brushstrokes. To...
Painting with the Wacom Airbrush Pen
Digital ArtThe Intuos Airbrush — the first true computer airbrush — provides fingertip media flow control. Corel Painter airbrushes take advantage of the Intuos Airbrush stylus wheel control. Like the needle control on a real airbrush, the Intuos...
Adjusting the spacing between paragraphs
GraphicsParagraph spacing plays an important role in document design and layout. You can change the spacing before and after paragraphs. To adjust the spacing between paragraphs Using the Text tool , select the paragraphs you want. In the Text...
Adjusting the interline spacing
GraphicsYou can change the vertical space between lines of text, which is also known as “leading” or “interline spacing.” To adjust the interline spacing Using the Text tool , select the paragraph text. In the Text...
Creating multicolor brushstrokes
Digital ArtYou can create brushstrokes of more than one color. Color variability can be used to enhance the Natural-Media appearance of your work. Color variability can be set for HSV or RGB mode, and it can be based on the current gradient or...
What does the Clone Color button do?
Digital ArtYou can use the Clone Color button to turn brushes into cloners. The Clone Color button toggles between the current color (or the Main color) and the current clone source. To turn a brush into a cloner Click the Clone Color button in...
Changing the units of measure by using the rulers
GraphicsTake advantage of the rulers in CorelDRAW to quickly change the units of measure used in your project. Double-click a ruler. The Options dialog box appears, with the Rulers page displayed. In the Units area, choose the unit of measure...
Modifying a contour effect interactively
GraphicsThe Contour tool creates a three-dimensional effect by creating a series of concentric curves that progress to the inside or outside of an object or text. To contour an object In the toolbox, click the Contour tool . Click the...
