PAGE LAYOUT

In this tutorial we will show you how to setup a page in Corel Draw.
First let’s choose Layout/Page Setup to open the Page Layout Window

A new window will pop up:

Now choose the Size from the Options list and set width and height values manually.
You can also choose the unit of measure for the page size from the fly-out bedside the Width setting.
You can also set the page orientation as landscape (wider than tall) or portrait (taller than wide).
Then save your settings.

You can also set the page size and orientation on the Property Bar above the workspace:

As you may see above, you can also set the Units (millimeters, centimeters, etc.).

Enjoy!!!!

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CREATING TEXT
In this tutorial we will show you how to create and edit your text in Corel Draw. Tutorial Includes
project files.

First, lets choose the Text Tool from the Toolbox.

Click in your document and start writing.

(Remember that this is not a paragraph text)

Now, lets work with "Paragraph text" which creates a mini word processor in your document.
Paragraph Text provides automatic wrapping to new lines, unlimited text capacity, columns and the
ability to link text areas together.

Choose the Text Tool.

And after doing so, Click and drag to create a text area.
Then type your text in this area:

If you want to edit your text go to the Main Menu/Text/Edit Text

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As soon as you do so, the Format Text window will appear.
This offers one click access to many text features (for efficient editing and stylizing).

Now have fun writing!!

OUTLINE TOOL
In this tutorial we will show you how to use the outline tool in Corel Draw. Tutorial Includes project
files.

First choose the Rectangle Tool from the Toolbox.

Click and drag to create a rectangle.
Choose the Pick Tool.
Click on any color in the color palette to fill the rectangle.

Now we will change the Outline Width:

Choose Pick Tool from the Toolbox. Select the rectangle.
Then choose the Outline Tool from the Toolbox and a fly-out will appear.
Select Eight Point Outline

Now, lets change the Outline Color.

Choose the Pick Tool.
Right click on any color in the color palette to set a new outline color.
You can also set the color through the Outline Tool:
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Then Click OK:

Now we will set the Outline Style:

CorelDraw offers many outline styles, from dots to dashes and combinations.
Lets click on the "Outline Tool" to open the fly-out.
Click on the first icon to open the Outline Pen window.
Then choose style and select the one you like the best.
Then Click OK.

This is the result:

Have fun!!
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SMART DRAWING
In this tutorial we will show you how to use the Smart Drawing Tool in Corel Draw X3.

Start a new drawing.

Then select the Smart Drawing Tool:

Now start drawing any shape you like, do not worry about how bad it looks as this is a "magic" Tool:

As soon as you finish drawing, this is what you will get:

Now lets apply this tool to another shape you want to draw:

Finish drawing and voila:

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Now with all the shapes you made you are free to make any design you want.
For example, a formal letter:

Have a nice day. =)

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TEXT ON THE ROAD
In this tutorial we will show you how to place text on a street in Corel Draw X3.

Start a new drawing.

Then import a street photo:

Now type the text you want to add to the road:

Then place it over the picture:

As soon as you finish, add some perspective:

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Then, add the Interactive Transparency tool to the text:

Look how cool it is looking now:

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As this is an image in motion, we need to add the same motion to our text.
So let’s add some Gaussian Blur:

This is the result:

You can do it. =)

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COLOR HARMONIES AND COLOR BLENDS
Sometimes it is hard when working with colors to know which colors go together and which do not.
CorelDraw has a facility for finding color blends and harmonies that will help us to create great looking
images that are easy on the eye.

Color harmonies are created by shapes places over a color wheel. Each point of a shape has a color
under it. For example, a triangle will have 3 colors associated with it and a rectangle will have four. The
colors at each corner of the shape are complimentary, contrasting, or harmonious depending on the
shape you choose.

Color blends are colors that are combined colors of your choosing. You choose the base color and the
blender gives you grids of colors to choose from that are combinations of your choices of 4 base colors.
You can get to the Mixers pallet from the Fill flyout. Choose the Uniform Fill dialog.

When the dialog opens choose the Mixers tab. Below is a screenshot of the Mixers tab.

For color harmonies click on the Options button>Mixers>Color Harmonies.

Pick a shape from the Hues drop down.

Pick an option from the Variation drop down.

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You can also choose from several different color models.

Drag the black dot around the color wheel and watch the results in the color swatch area.

Change the Variations to see how the colors change.

Go back to the Options drop down>Mixers>Color Blend.

You have a totally different approach to color now. You can see how one color blends into another.

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Use the four drop downs around the color swatch to change colors.

Choosing colors that go together can sometimes we a daunting task but with the tools in CorelDraw
you can quickly and easily create a nice palette to work from.

CONVERT BITMAP IMAGE TO VECTOR IMAGE

There are times when you are using a bitmap image in CorelDraw that you want to apply some
transformations to it. Unfortunately some transformations cannot be applied to bitmaps. Fortunately
for us, CorelDraw has a utility that makes it possible for us to apply transformations to a converted
bitmap and we do that by using CorelTrace.
Load a bitmap onto your canvas.

Go to Bitmaps>Trace Bitmap.
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The Corel Trace program will open with your bitmap in a left pane and a black image in the right pane.

For this tutorial go to Trace>By Advanced Outline. You can see there are many other options here for
you to choos
choose from.

Corel Trace will now convert your bitmap to a vector image.

When it's done, you can save the trace or simply close Corel Trace. Your vector image will replace the
bitmap in CorelDraw automatically.

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Now, to apply transformations or other effects to your vector you might want to ungroup everything
by going to Arrange>Ungroup All.

Once you do that you will see nodes representing all the objects in you new vector image that can be
manipulated.

CREATING AN AD FLYER
CorelDraw allows you to combine text and images in a way that makes it easy to create attractive
advertising without having to have both a image program and a layout program. This is made possible
and easier by being able to add normal text and paragraph text to your canvas.

We'll go over the basics using a fictitious company called Billy's House of Birds.

The first thing needed is an image of a tropical bird which you can find on the CorelDraw clipart CD.

Go to File>Import and browse your hard drive to find an image you want to use. Place it on your
canvas.

Choose the Text tool to add the title or company name to the top of the canvas.

To create Paragraph text, choose the Text Tool and click and hold where you want the text to start.

Drag a rectangle the size you want.

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Add text to your paragraph triangle. The cursor should be there as soon as you finish dragging.

We've added another tropical bird to the right side for interest.

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Use the text tool to add other text either normal or paragraph text and that's all there is too it.

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Each object on the page can be sized and moved making layout a breeze.

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MAKING TABLES
1 Being originally designed for DRAWING, not page layout, Corel built no table features
into their CorelDRAW graphics software. You will find an extensive tool in both
Ventura and WordPerfect, but for those including tables in their graphics there are
only two options: manual creation or import from another application.
If you have the table open in a word processor or spreadsheet, simply copy and paste
it into DRAW. DRAW has great object embedding features and will paste your object
as a fully scalable object with a transparent background. You can even Paste Special...
(from the edit menu) and select "meta file" to allow the table to be ungrouped and
edited from within DRAW (note though, it will just be basic shapes, and so you will
have to re-paste it if you want to change the number of columns or rows etc.).
However, for smaller tables, manual creation from within DRAW is not as tedious as
you might think. There is a graph paper tool for instantly creating the table squares,
and great alignment tools for getting text within each cell.
Switch to the Graph Paper Tool
Having worked out how many rows and columns there will be in your table, select the
graph paper tool. It is normally in a flyout next to the polygon tool.

Create the table structure using the Graph Paper Tool.

2 Specify the number of rows and columns.

Before you click and drag with the Graph Paper Tool, you will need to enter the
number of rows and columns into the Graph Paper Tool's property bar. Unfortunately
this can NOT be edited once you have created the "Graph Paper" and so it's worth
getting it right at the beginning.

Enter the number of columns and rows for the table

into the edit boxes on the property bar.

3 Create the table the size you want it

You can now click and drag to draw the table. CorelDRAW will create a grid of boxes
with the dimensions you specified. You can ungroup these and edit them as you
would any other rectangle control objects. Let's round the top row's corners for a
more sophisticated effect.
Hold down Ctrl and click on the rectangle in the top left hand corner to select it from
within the group. On the property bar, chance the roundness of its top left corner to
100. Repeat this process to make the top right corner of the top right rectangle round
also.

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Setting rounded corners is a nice effect used in some tables.
This effect is easy to reproduce in CorelDRAW.
4 Apply Formatting to some or all cells
Although some formatting options will require you to create more objects. Shading
and outline effects can be applied to the current cells easily. To apply formatting to
the entire table, simply select the entire group. Alternatively you can apply formatting
selectively by Ctrl-clicking on each individual cell. In this example I will set the header
row to a dark blue fill and highlight a selected cell because its data is of extra
importance in this project.
Ctrl-click the first header cell and click on the navy palette color.
Repeat this for all header cells.
Ctrl-click to apply any extra formatting to cells of interest.

Ctrl+Click to individually select each cell to

apply any special formatting
5 Make the table text objects
This is perhaps the most tedious part of creating a table in CorelDRAW. Each cell
needs it's own text object. It is easiest to create them in rows then individually.
Using the artistic text tool, create a text object for the first cell.
Apply any formatting.
Re-select the table and press Ctrl+U to ungroup the table into individual rectangles.
Select the text object, then shift-select the first table cell. Draw aligns all selected
objects to the last-selected one.
Press "c" to align the text vertically to it's cell, "e" to align the text horizontally.
Repeat for the rest of the first row.
We will now duplicate this data for the rest of the table.
Select all the text objects in the first row.
While holding down Ctrl to maintain alignment, press and release the right-mouse
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 button (to duplicate as you drag) then drag the row of text to position it as the data
for the second row.
Press Ctrl+R to repeat for all remaining rows.
Now all you need to do is apply any formatting to to the text objects and enter your
data.
In next to no time you will have a great looking table made with DRAW. But feel free
to email Corel to include table features in v.11 :)

The final sample table that I made in minutes

CREATING TEXTURES
Creating textures in CorelDraw is easy and you can save them in your Patterns folder
for later loading and use within CorelDraw.
1 I first created a rectangle. It doesn't need to be filled like mine below. I did that so you
could see what was going on. The size of the rectangle is going to help determine the
size
ze of the pattern.

2 I used the spray brush and chose the grass spray.

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 Draw another rectangle within the area shown below. You can just draw the patterns
3 in if you want. I use the rectangles to keep things reigned in to certain areas without
having to undo and redo a lot.

4 Choose the leaf spray and you should have something similar to below.

5 Size the rectangle with the leaf spray so it's inside the grass area.

Now we need a background color other than white. I chose my color and drew a
6 rectangle. You'll need to move that to the bottom of the pile of objects and you can
do that by going to Objects>Arrange>To Back.

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7 You should now have something that looks similar to below.

Go to Tools>Create>Pattern. Drag the marquee around the area you want to create a
texture of. You'll save it and can then load it into the Pattern Fill dialog for later use.
Since it's a full color bitmap, you want to be sure that when you try to use it, you
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choose full color from the Pattern Fill dialog.
You'll see a preview of the texture you have chosen and you can set options as you
like as shown below.

9 I chose the following shape and then use the Pattern Fill dialog to fill it.

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 10 Add some text and it's done.

INTERACTIVE BLEND TOOL

In this tutorial we will show you how to blend 2 objects using the Interactive Blend Tool in
Corel Draw X3.

Start a new document.

Then choose the Ellipse Tool.

After that draw 2 ellipses of different sizes (one big and the other one small).
You can fill them with any color you like:

After doing so, select the Spiral Tool from the Toolbar:
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Now draw a spiral and put the 2 ellipses as shown below:

Then select the Interactive Blend Tool. (Remember our goal is to blend these 2 ellipses we
just draw).

Now that you have the Interactive Blend Tool selected, you must select the big ellipse and
release the mouse to the small ellipse, look:

We are almost done.

Now select the: "Path Properties" from the Main Menu and select: New Path.

After doing so, click this new path over the spiral...this is what will happen:

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Yes, we just blend both objects.
You can do it with any other shape you like.
Remember to erase the spiral as soon as you finish doing your path.
By doing this, you can make any drawing you like, look:

Its Fun!!

CHANGING OBJECTS ORDER

In this tutorial we will show you how to change objects order in Corel Draw. Tutorial Includes project
files.
First, lets create the following objects in the same order: A square, a circle and a sample text
Now, fill each object with a different color.
Move them to be overlapping slightly. See how the objects that you created first fall under the later
objects

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Now, lets move an Object Forward:
Select the square with the Pick Tool

After that, choose: Arrange/Order/Forward One from the Main Menu

See how the square comes in front of the circle.

Move the text to overlap both the square and the circle.
The text is still on top of the square since we only moved it ahead by one position
Lets use The Front Properties:
Choose the square again and choose Arrange/Order/To Front One (or just TO FRONT)

Now the text is behind the square but in front of the circle
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Lets use the Behind Properties:
Select the square with the Pick Tool.
We will move it back, choose Arrange/Order/Behind

The cursor changes to a large arrow. Click on the object you wish the selected object to be positioned
behind, in this case, the circle.
The square is now behind the circle.

You can do it!!!!

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CONVERT TEXT INTO CURVES
In this tutorial we will show you how to convert text into curves in Corel Draw X3.
Start a new document.
Then select the Text Tool from the Tools Menu.

Now, lets write something down, for example, "Design":

Then, select the text you just wrote and right click over it.
After that select: Convert to Curves

This is how your text will look like now:

Ok, now we are able to re design the text letters.

Lets select the Shape Tool from the Tools Menu:

After doing so we are able to select and edit the letter we need to change, for example the "S" and the
"G".
As soon as we start editing, remember that you can remove or add nodes.

See how the "S" is changing:

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The convert to Curves option its superb when you need to design a logo, because you can give each
letter your own touch.

You can do it!!

COPY OBJECTS PROPERTIES

In this tutorial we will show you how to copy object properties into other objects in Corel Draw.
Tutorial Includes project files.
Lets create a square.
Choose a fill color and a thick contrasting outline.

Then, draw a circle with white fill and a thin outline and select it.
We are going to copy the fill from the square into the white circle.

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Click Edit, Copy Properties From in the Main Menu

A screen will appear and ask which properties you wish to copy.
Click Fill and then click OK

Click on the square and the circle will fill with the same color as the square.

You can also copy both the fill and the outline, doing the same steps (you just have to click in Outline
Color).
Its easy!!
Have fun!!!!

CRACKED TEXT EFFECT

In this tutorial we will show you how to create a Cracked Text effect in Corel Draw.
Open a new file and select the Text Tool so you can write some text:

I typed the word "Smile":

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Zoom in to work on the image.
Now, lets select the Eraser Tool at the tools bar.

Now click and drag the tool over the text in short moves so that it breaks up the letters:

Keep on doing so until you've created cracks in all of the letters

After doing so, choose: "Effects/Extrude".

Set the Depth to 6 and click Apply:

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Then, choose the Extrude Lighting icon and click on one light.
For example Light number 1:

This is the result:

Have fun!!

CREATING A BUTTON
In this tutorial we will show you how to create a funny button in Corel Draw X3.

Start a new document.

Then select the Ellipse Tool at the tools bar.
Start by drawing a circle.

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Repeat the process drawing a smaller circle.

Use the Pick tool to marquee select both circles.

Then, choose: Arrange/Align and Distribute/Center to Page from the main menu.

Select the Pick tool and click on the outer circle to select it.

After doing so, place the mouse over the Fill tool and select the: Fountain Fill Dialog icon. This will pop
up the Fountain fill dialog box.

Set the Type to: Linear

Set Angle to: -45%.
Leave the Color Blend as Two color.
Then click OK.

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Now, use the Pick tool to select the inner circle.

Bring up the Fountain Fill Dialog box again.

This time we will need to set the Type to: Radial
Set the Horizontal Offset to: -20 and the Vertical Offset to: 20.
Then, left click on the From color: I selected a light blue color.

You will have something like this figure:

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That's it for the button.
Then you can add text, clip-art images or do your own image as I did below.
You can save it as the web ready too.

Have Fun!!

CREATING CUSTOM FOUNTAIN FILLS

In this tutorial we will show you how to create custom fills for your objects in Corel Draw. Tutorial
Includes project files.

First, let’s create a rectangle of any size. Make sure the rectangle has no fill.
Then select the rectangle with the Pick Tool

Click on the Fill Tool in the Toolbox. Choose the second icon to open the Fountain Fill window. Choose
any type of fountain fill in the Type drop-down selection box

Now, Click on "Custom" in the Color Blend section of the window.

The preview window that appears will be used for entering colors as well as previewing results:

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Click on the small white square at the left, to the left the Color Blend preview window to activate and
then choose a color from the preset palette.

Now, Click on the small white square at the right, to the left the Color Blend preview window to
activate and choose a color from the preset palette.

Do you want to add more colors? Easy, look:

Double click on the border to the left the Color Blend preview to set the position for a third color.
A triangle will appear to indicate a point has been added.
You can set this point by entering a number in the Position dialog box as well.
Then select the color position triangle and choose a color as before.
You can add multiple colors by repeating this final step.

You can do it!!!!

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CREATING RADIAL FOUNTAIN FILLS
In this tutorial we will show you how to create radial fills in Corel Draw. Tutorial Includes project files.

First lets select any object with the Pick Tool.

You can select multiple objects and the fill you choose will be applied to all selected objects.

Now Click on the Fill Tool in the Toolbox.

Choose the second icon to open the Fountain Fill window.
After that choose Radial in the Type drop-down selection box

The Fountain Fill Color Window will pop up:

Choose Two Color in the Color Blend section of the Fountain Fill window.

Then Click on the From button to choose the first color. Choose from the preset selection.

After that, Click on the To button to choose your second color in the same way. The sample in the
upper right corner of the window previews your colors as you choose them.

Remember to select RADIAL TYPE, from the Fountain Fill Window.

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You can also Click on the preview sample to change the position of the center of the fill, or set Center
Offset numerically in the Center Offset section of the window.
A negative number moves the horizontal center to the left and the vertical center down.
A positive value moves the horizontal center to the right and the vertical center up. You can view
changes in the preview window.
As an example I chose: Horizontal:10 and Vertical: -20

If you want you can also set a percentage value in the Edge Pad dialog box found in the Options
section of the window.
This setting will provide a pad of solid color at the edges of the object.

And this is the result:

Have a lot of fun!!!!

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CREATE COLOR PALETTE
In this tutorial we will show you how to create your own color palette in Corel Draw.

First lets choose: Window/Color Palettes Palettes/Palette Editor, to open the Palette Editor window

Click on New Palette icon tto

o open New Palette window.

Choose where you would like to save the new palette in the Save In window (usually saved to the
default directory for easy access: C:\\Program
C: Program Files
Files\Corel
Corel\Grahics\\Custom\Palettes).
Palettes).
Type the name you would like for your Palette in the File Name window, I chose the name : "New"
Click Save. Your new palette will appear in the Palette Editor window

Click the Add Color button.

The Select Color window will open presenting all Corel Draw color choices.

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Choose the first color you would like to add to the palette from one of the preset palettes.
Click Add to Palette and so on.(Keep on choosing colors and adding them into the New Palette).

The colors you add will be shown on the Palette Editor Window.
As soon as you finish press Close and OK and your new palette will be done!!

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DELETING BACKGROUND COLOR
In this tutorial we will show you how to delete the color of a background image in Corel X3.
Import an image with a white background:

Then, select the image and go to: "Bitmaps/Convert to Bitmap" :

After that go to: "Bitmaps/Trace Bitmap/Line art" :

From the Line art options window select the following settings:

Now you have your image without the white background.

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Before After

Have a nice day =)

EDIT A BITMAP IMAGE

In this tutorial we will show you how to edit a bitmap Image in Corel Draw. Tutorial Includes project
files.
First lets import a File.
Choose File/Import from the Main menu.
Locate and choose your file with the Windows file locator.
Remember that Bitmap file types includes: TIF, GIF, PNG, JPG, BMP.
Click Import

After doing so, place your image, wherever you want, on your page.

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Now, lets resample the Bitmap Image:
If you find that your image is larger or smaller than you require after importing, CorelDraw allows you
to resample your image on the fly.
Select your image with the Pick Tool.
Choose Bitmap/Resample from the Main menu.

Now, choose your new size and/or resolution and click OK.

I chose to change the width of the image:

Note:
What happens if you want to change your image color? Well, you cannot change color or otherwise
edit a bitmap image in CorelDraw.

However, you can edit the bitmap in Corel PhotoPaint.

So, lets choose Bitmap/Edit Bitmap and PhotoPaint will open with your image.

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After you make the changes close the document in PhotoPaint.
You will be asked if you want to save the changes to the image in CorelDraw.
Click Yes and the changes will appear in your image.

And you are done!!!!

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EXPORTING A FILE
In this tutorial we will show you how to export files in Corel Draw. Tutorial Includes project files.

You can export any portion of your document as many different types of files.
You can export one object, or even the whole page.

First, select the object or objects you would like to export with the Pick Tool.

Later you will specify to export selected objects only. If you are exporting the entire page, you do not
need to select items.

Choose File/Export from the Main menu to open the Export window.

Now lets choose the file type you would like to export to, with the File of Type drop-down selector:

After doing so, lets specify the Selected option Only:

Click on Selected Only to include only the portions of the document that were selected before you
opened the Export window

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Now lets click on Export and another window will open specific to the file type you are exporting.
This is where you specify the attributes your exported file will have.
Click OK to complete process.
You can change the resolution of the image you are exporting:

Then click again OK.

You can do it =)

CONICAL FOUNTAIN FILL

We will show you how to fill a shape with a fountain conical color fill in Corel X3.
Start a new document and draw any shape you like and fill it with a blue color:

Then, go to the Fountain Fill Dialog box, at the tools bar:

The Fountain Fill window will pop up.

Select the following settings:

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Then click "OK".

After that you can use it as a logo:

Have fun!!!!

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3D PERSPECTIVE EFFECT
In this tutorial we will show you how to give a 3d perspective to a photo in Corel Draw.
Import a photo:

Then go to: "Bitmaps/3d effects/Perspective":

Now, the Perspective window will pop up.

Drag the nodes as shown below:

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Then click apply.
This is how the photo its going to look like:

Enjoy =)

GROUPING AND UNGROUPING OBJECTS

In this tutorial we will show you how to group and ungroup objects in Corel Draw. Tutorial Includes
project files.
First lets select the Objects we want to group.
Marquee or SHIFT select at least two objects.
We are going to group these objects so they behave as one unit.

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Now go to Arrange/Group from the Main Menu

Now that the 3 objects are grouped click off the object to deselect
Now click anywhere on your group of objects and the entire area will be selected
In case you want to ungroup them you just have to select them all with the pick tool and then go to:
Arrange/Ungroup All
And you are ready.

Its easy, give it a try.

LOADING EXTERNAL BITMAP FILLS

In this tutorial we will show you how to load external bitmaps fills in Corel Draw. Tutorial Includes
project files.

Create a rectangle at least 5" wide and high, with no fill.

Select the rectangle with the Pick Tool.

After doing so, choose the Fill Tool from the Toolbox to open the fly-out. Choose the third icon to open
the Pattern Fill Window

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Choose the Bitmap option in the Pattern Fill window

Now, click on the Load button to open the Import screen. Specify the folder where the file you wish to
load is located.
Choose the file you wish to use and click Open.

The pattern you have chosen will now show in the pattern selector preview in the Pattern Fill window.
Click OK

Your rectangle will be filled with the Full Color/Photo pattern.

Enjoy!!!!

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GRAPH PAPER
In this tutorial we will show you how to make a graph paper in Corel X3.
Start a new document and select the Graph Paper Tool:

Then, select the amount of rows you want to create and then draw the graph paper into your
document:

After that you can freely put colors and start writing all you need for you graphic paper.
Here's an example:

Its easy =)

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UNGROUPING SPRAYLIST IMAGES
In this tutorial we will show you how to ungroup the spraylist images in Corel X3.
Start a new document and select the Artistic Media Tool:

Then, select the Sprayer Tool:

After that go to the Spraylist and select the bubble image.

Apply it:

Then go to: "Arrange/Break Artistic Media Group Apart".

After that we need to separate them, so lets go to: "Arrange/Ungroup":

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Now you can freely move the images.

Its easy =)

USING GUIDELINES
In this tutorial we will show you how to use guidelines while you are working with Corel Draw. Tutorial
Includes project files.

Lets create a New Guideline

Click on the vertical ruler and drag a vertical guideline onto your page.
Position the guideline where you require and release the mouse button.
Click on the horizontal ruler and drag to place a horizontal guideline in the same way

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Now lets set the Snap to Guidelines:
Choose View/Snap to Guidelines in the Main Menu. This will assign a magnetic quality to your
guideline. When an object is moved close to the guideline it will snap into place without exact
positioning.

Now, lets position an Object Using Guides:

Create a vertical guideline.

Please, make sure that the snap to guidelines is turned on (as shown above).
Click and drag an object near the guideline and it will snap to it. Try this with several objects. This
feature is a great time saver for aligning objects.

Tip:
How to Snap Guidelines to Grid
You can speed up exact guide placement if you have a grid established for your document.
Choose View/Snap to Grid while you set up your guidelines.
Your guides will snap to the grid easily, and once you have the guides positioned, turn off the snap to
grid.

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Its a very important tutorial for you to make your drawings in Corel, You can do it!!

USING PRESET 2 COLOR FILLS

In this tutorial we will show you how to use patterns and color fills in Corel Draw. Tutorial Includes
project files.

First of all lets create a rectangle at least 5" wide and high, with no fill.
Then, select the rectangle with the Pick Tool.
Choose the Fill Tool from the Toolbox to open the fly-out.
After that, choose the third icon to open the Pattern Fill Window

Now, choose the 2 Color option in the Pattern Fill window

After that, choose the 2-color pattern you would like to use from the drop-down pattern selector

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Now lets choose the color for the front, or foreground, from the Front color selector.
Repeat for the background color, using the Back color selector.
Then click OK

Now, your rectangle will be filled with the 2-color pattern.

Have fun!!!!

INTERACTIVE DISTORTION TOOL

In this tutorial we will show you how to use the interactive distortion tool for you to make designs for
your envelopes, letters, etc in Corel X3.
Draw a rectangle:

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Then, select the Interactive distortion Tool:

After that select the down left corner of the rectangle and start releasing it to the top, look:

Keep releasing until you have the shape you desire:

Now you can apply this shape to letters, envelopes, etc.

Just use your imagination =)

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WORKING WITH THE INTERACTIVE DROP SHADOW TOOL
In this tutorial we will show you how use the Interactive Drop Shadow Tool in Corel Draw.
Start a new document and select the Text Tool.
Now type the word you need.
For instance: "FILMS".

As soon as you finish, select the Interactive Drop Shadow Tool.

Then drag the arrow to the front left as shown below:

You can change the arrow length and position.

In this case Im making a Front left Interactive drop shadow to the word "FILMS":

You can make more and different interactive shadows like this one:

Have fun =)

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WORKING WITH THE INTERACTIVE BLEND TOOL
In this tutorial we will show you how use the Interactive Tool with text in Corel Draw.
Start a new document and type any word you need to apply the blend tool to.
For example: "Designing":

As soon as you fill it with color and outline color, copy and paste the same word:

Then you will need to approach both words as shown below:

Now select the Interactive Blend Tool.

Now select text 2 and move the Interactive tool arrow until you touch text number one, look:

This is the result:

Enjoy =)
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CREATING PERSPECTIVE
In this tutorial we'll learn how to create a simple perspective object. Perspective adds an illusion of
distance and depth to your 2d objects.
Choose and create a shape.

Go to Effects>Add Perspective.

Your object should now have a mesh over it with four drag handles, one at each corner of the mesh.

You can move the drag handles in any direction to start adding perspective to your object.

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Continue to drag the handles around to see what you can come up with.

When you start moving drag handles you'll also notice an 'X' outside the perspective mesh. You can use
this to move the vantage point where you want it.

You can hold down the CTRL key to constrain a drag handles to a vertical or horizontal axis. Also, you
can hold down the CTRL + SHIFT to move opposing nodes an equal distance in opposite directions.

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Again, by dragging the 'X' you can change the vantage point.

Have fun!

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