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CorelDRAW X5 The Official Guide

by Gary David Bouton

September 2010

Intermediate to advanced

944 pages

26h 2m

English

McGraw-Hill

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Features for the Graphics DesignerThe Create a New Document Dialog BoxDrawing Tool EnhancementsScaling an ArrowheadNew Corner Edits for RectanglesRevamped Mesh Fill ToolMore Power to PowerTRACENew Pixel ViewNew Document PaletteEyedroppers All Over the PlaceAdobe Application CompatibilityIntroducing Corel CONNECTConnecting with Your ContentFor the Business ProfessionalClip Art and PhotographsFontsTemplatesX5 Extras
The CorelDRAW X5 WorkspaceCorelDRAW X5’s Application WindowDrawing WindowsSpecifying Toolbar and Dialog ValuesWorking with DockersOpening, Moving, and Closing DockersNested (Grouped) DockersUsing the ToolboxWorking with ToolbarsUsing the Color PaletteViewing Palette ColorsChanging Palette Options
CorelDRAW X5’s Welcome ScreenOpening Your First New Document FileCreate a New Document that Suits YouWorking with Multiple DocumentsOpening Document FilesOpening Files from Other ApplicationsWarning MessagesSaving and Closing DocumentsSaving Your First DocumentSaving Files with User InfoAdvanced Save Drawing OptionsSave As CommandUsing File Backup OptionsWorking with TemplatesOpening TemplatesOpening and Saving TemplatesClipboard CommandsCopying vs. CuttingPaste vs. Paste SpecialUndoing and Redoing ChangesBasic Undo CommandsUsing the Undo DockerScrapbooks, An Old FavoriteRevealing the CorelDRAW ScrapbookImporting and Exporting FilesSet Up Color Management Before ImportingImporting Files and Setting OptionsExporting Files and Choosing OptionsExportExporting a DesignChoosing Export File FormatsExport for Office
Setting View ModeWireframe and Simple WireframeGetting a Draft ViewUsing Normal ViewUsing Enhanced ViewPreviewing with Pixels ViewSimulate OverprintsZooming and Panning PagesUsing the Zoom Tool and Property BarUsing the Mouse Wheel for ZoomingUsing the Pan ToolSpecial View ModesPage Sorter ViewFull-Screen PreviewPreviewing Selected OnlyUsing the View NavigatorUsing the View Manager DockerExploring View Manager CommandsMaking and Taking a Structured View of a DocumentUsing Page and Zoom OptionsWorking with Views of a Document’s Depth: LayersExploring the Object ManagerNavigating Pages, Objects, and LayersNavigating and Mastering LayersUsing Object Manager Editing and View StatesControlling Layer PropertiesWorking with Master Page LayersWorking with Master Page Items
Begin a Design with a ConceptSetting Up the Page for the LogoSetting Up GuidelinesUsing the Polygon Tool to Design a Gear ShapeCreating and Modifying a PolygonWelding an Edge to a Typed CharacterShaping the PolygonA Brief Excursion into Gradient FillsAdding Visual Complexity Using Fountain FillsGoing 3DUsing the Interactive Extrude ToolMaking a Logo into a 3D LogoAdding Lighting and a BevelFinessing the Look of the GearDuplicating the Extrude PropertiesCreating Another Gear with the Copy Extrusion Properties FeatureAdding Text to the LogoCreating an Envelope ShapeMaking a Headline / Enveloping the HeadlineApplying the Conical Fountain FillApplying a Custom Fountain FillAdding and Aligning TextAdding a Visually Compatible SubheadAlign, Group, Scale, Flip, and PrintGetting Your Logo Design into the Real WorldThe Test Drive Cross-Reference
Setting Up Your Document PageControlling Page Size and OrientationPage Viewing OptionsCreating Your Own Bleed Designs Using Your Home PrinterControlling Page Background ColorUsing Layouts and LabelsNaming PagesUsing the Rename Page CommandSave Details with Your FileNavigating a Multi-Page DocumentUsing the Object ManagerPage CommandsInserting Pages and Setting OptionsDeleting PagesMoving and Duplicating PagesUsing the Page Sorter
Using the RulerAccessing Rulers and Ruler PropertiesSetting the Ruler OriginTwo Inches to the Right, PleaseSetting Unit MeasureSetting Ruler OptionsEditing Drawing ScalesCalibrating Ruler DisplayIntroducing the Indispensable CorelDRAW GridsSetting Grid PropertiesDisplay Grid as Lines or DotsUsing Snap-To CommandsSnapping To ItSetting Snap BehaviorWorking with Guidelines, Dynamic Guides, and Guide LayersUsing GuidelinesWorking with Dynamic GuidesControlling the Guides LayerMake an Object a GuidelineUsing Guideline PresetsUsing the Dimension ToolsWorking with CalloutsCalling Out a Bowling ShirtUsing Dimension ToolsChecking Out Dimension LinesUsing Dimension LinesSegment DimensionsAn Exercise in Dimensioning to ScaleDrawing Scale, Windows Calculator, and Dimension Lines
CorelDRAW X5’s Smart Drawing ToolCAD: CorelDRAW-Assisted DrawingReshaping a Perfect ShapeUsing the Rectangle Tool and Property BarDrawing a RectangleSetting Rectangle Corner PropertiesCreating 3-Point RectanglesUsing the Ellipse Tool and Property BarDrawing an EllipseRound One with the Ellipse ToolControlling Ellipse StatesCreating 3-Point EllipsesUsing Polygons and the Property BarDrawing and Editing PolygonsReshaping a PolygonStars and Complex StarsUsing the Spiral ToolUsing the Graph Paper ToolPower-Drawing a Grid with Graph PaperUsing Perfect Shape ToolsCreating Perfect ObjectsEditing Glyph NodesUsing the Convert Outline To Object Command
Basic Object SelectionPick Tool SelectionsObject Selection TechniquesSelecting Objects by TypeMoving ObjectsUsing the Pick ToolUsing Nudge KeysTransforming ObjectsTransforming Objects Using the CursorUsing the Free Transform ToolApplying Precise TransformationsUsing the Transformation DockerControlling the Order of Things
Introducing CorelDRAW X5’s Curve ToolsUsing the Artistic Media ToolApplying Presets to LinesPainting with a Drawing ProgramDrawing with BrushesCreating and Saving Your Own BrushstrokeApplying the SprayerCalligraphy Pens and Applying MediaDefining and Applying Calligraphic BrushstrokesPressure ModeHow to Draw in CorelDRAWDrawing with Freehand and Polyline ToolsDrawing Arcs with the 3-Point Curve ToolUsing the Bézier and Pen ToolsThe Science of BéziersDrawing with the Bézier and Pen ToolsDrawing Curves and Straight Line SegmentsEditing Bézier PathsEditing Paths with the Shape ToolControlling Freehand and Bézier Tool BehaviorWorking with Compound PathsCombining ObjectsBreaking Paths ApartConverting Objects to Curves
Reshaping ThingsShaping and Reshaping Object ShapesShaping Commands and the Property BarUsing the Shaping DockerWorking Examples of Object ShapingTrimming a ChickenFillet/Scallop/ChamferPowerClipsPowerClipping a Design onto an ObjectThe Knife ToolTypes of Cuts with the Knife ToolSetting Knife Tool BehaviorUsing the Eraser ToolWorking with Eraser OperationsPower ErasingSetting Eraser Tool PropertiesUsing the Virtual Segment Delete ToolCropping an IllustrationUsing the Smudge BrushApplying Smudge to ShapesChoosing Smudge Brush Property Bar OptionsUsing the Free Transform ToolThe Roughen Brush
CorelDRAW’s Text ToolEntering and Editing Artistic TextCharacter FormattingArtistic Text and the Shape ToolCombining and Breaking Apart Artistic TextConverting Artistic Text to CurvesEntering and Editing Paragraph TextCreating Linked Paragraph Text FramesWeb-Compatible Paragraph TextEditing Text: The Comprehensive TourThe Text Bar and Special Paragraph FormattingDrop Caps and Bulleted Lists FormattingAdding a Drop Cap to Your Paragraph TextCreating a Bullet MotifWorking with ColumnsColumn SettingsFormatting Paragraph TextParagraph AlignmentSpacingFormatting TabsUsing the Ruler to Set TabsPicking Up the TabWrapping Text Around Other ShapesFitting Text to CurveCreating a Round Text FrameText Along a CurveEmbedding Objects into TextChanging and Proofing Formatted TextChanging Text CaseHyphenationConverting Paragraph Text to CurvesText and StylesCreating and Editing StylesEditing Text Styles
Font Families and Font StylesStyles and Types of TypefacesOther Types of TypefacesDistant Cousins in Typeface FamiliesThe Anatomy of a FontFinding the Font You NeedWorking with Font NavigatorLooking Up a FontFont FoundriesThe Last Word on Accessing Installed FontsFinding and Saving Important CharactersUsing the Insert Character DockerUsing the Symbol ManagerFont Etiquette: Using Fonts with Style and AppropriatenessFont Appropriateness and Very Basic Layout Rules
Using CorelDRAW’s Writing ToolsAssigning Language CodesWhy Language Codes Are ImportantUsing the Proofing ToolsCommon ButtonsSetting Spell Checker OptionsSetting the Checker’s LanguageUsing Word ListsUsing Main Word ListsSetting Options in User Word ListsOther Spell Checking OptionsMain Spell Checking OptionsUsing GrammatikChecking and Correcting GrammarTurning Grammatik’s Rules On and OffUsing the ThesaurusSetting Thesaurus OptionsUsing QuickCorrectHow QuickCorrect WorksSetting QuickCorrect OptionsFinding and Replacing Text and Special CharactersFinding TextReplacing TextFinding and Replacing Text PropertiesFinding Text PropertiesA Simple Text Hunt Based on Object PropertiesReplacing Text PropertiesTablesCreating a TableUsing the Proper Tool for the JobTable Options When the Pick Tool Is ActiveTable Options When the Shape Tool Is ActiveEditing a Table When the Table Tool Is ActiveWorking with Text and Graphics in a TableConverting a Table to TextConverting an Existing Text to a TableImporting a Table from Another Application
Examining the Fill TypesUsing the Color PaletteFrom Uniform to Non-Uniform Object FillingFilling an Object, Setting Fill PropertiesUniform Color Fill Options on the Property BarApplying a Fountain FillCreating Fountain-Filled ObjectsControlling Fountain Fills InteractivelyUsing Custom Fountain FillsEditing a Fountain Fill In-PlaceSetting Fountain Fill Dialog OptionsSaving Your Own Fill as a PresetApplying Pattern FillsControlling Pattern Fills InteractivelyCustomizing a Pattern FillUsing Pattern Fill Dialog OptionsCreate Your Own Two-Color and Full-Color PatternsApplying Texture FillsSetting Texture Fill OptionsCreating and Saving Texture SamplesApplying PostScript FillsApplying Mesh FillsMesh Fill OptionsBlending Colors Using the Mesh FillSampling and Applying Fill ColorsSampling Above and Beyond Uniform Fills
Applying Outline Pen PropertiesOutline Pen Options and the Property BarGoing Long and WideUsing the Outline ToolExploring the Outline Pen DialogSetting Outline ColorChoosing Outline StylesCreating and Editing Outline StylesDrawing a Dotted Line StyleSetting Outline ArrowheadsDrawing, Saving, and Editing an Arrowhead StyleSetting Corner ShapeSetting Line Cap ShapeOutline Pen Calligraphic EffectsScaling and Behind Fill OptionsTurning an Outline into an Object
Digital Color Terms and DefinitionsSubtractive and Additive Color ModelsUsing Color-Related DockersUsing the Color DockerUsing the Color Palette Manager DockerAccessing Color PalettesUsing the Color Styles DockerSaving a Color as a StyleBuilding a Parent-Child RelationshipSampling and Saving Colors from a DocumentMoving from Color Models to Other Ways to Define ColorUsing Color MixersExperimenting with Color HarmoniesMixing with Color BlendUsing the Color Blend MixerUsing Fixed and Custom PalettesUsing Fixed PalettesChoosing Predefined Colors for PrintLoading and Creating Custom PalettesEditing Color PalettesColor and Color CorrectionChanging Colors with Effects
The Optical Principle of PerspectiveWhat Is Normal?Getting a Perspective on PerspectiveExperiments in PerspectiveCreating One-Point PerspectiveWorking with Two-Point PerspectiveCreating a 3D Ground PlaneCopying Perspective and Creating a 3D ScenePerspective Scenes via CopyingMirroring Perspective Control HandlesBuilding a Bowling AlleyPre-Visualizing Designs in PerspectivePre-Visualizing a Design on a Product
How Extrude WorksChoosing and Applying an Extrude EffectNavigating the Interactive MarkersGetting Deep with the Extrude ToolUsing the Extrude Tool and Property BarInteractive Extrude Tool StatesSetting Extrusion ShapeSetting 3D RotationPutting a New Spin on an Extruded ObjectAdding LightsWorking with Extrude Light OptionsSetting Extrude ColorSpeak of the Bevel!Using Vector Extrude PresetsWorking with Extrude Preset OptionsUsing the Extrude DockerControlling Extrude Complexity Using Facet Size
What Does an Envelope Do?Creating Envelope EffectsUsing the Envelope Tool and Property BarThe Envelope, PleaseUsing the Envelope DockerCreating Envelopes via the DockerEnvelope Tool Cursor StatesChoosing an Envelope ModeSaving and Applying Envelope PresetsCreating and Using an Envelope PresetChoosing Envelope Mapping OptionsCreating a Text EnvelopeConstraining Single Arc EnvelopesUsing Envelope Shapes Between ObjectsCopying Properties from Other EnvelopesEnvelopes Based on Existing EnvelopesCreating Envelopes from ObjectsClearing an Envelope ShapeCopying Envelopes with the Attributes Eyedropper ToolMastering Distortion EffectsUsing the Distort Tool and the Property BarChoosing Distortion ModesPush and Pull DistortionZipper DistortionTwister DistortionGetting Hands-On with the Distortion Tool MarkersUsing Distortion PresetsExploring Distortion Presets
Blend and Contour Effects: Similarities with DistinctionsBlending as Illustration ShadingThe Blend Tool and Property BarCreating a Simple Blend EffectA Basic Blend Between Very Different ShapesLooking at the Components of a BlendEditing Blend EffectsSetting Blend OptionsCreating Extraordinary, Complex Blend EffectsSplits and Blends: The Fun Never EndsAssigning a Blend PathBlending Objects along a PathWorking with Multi-Object BlendsCopying and Cloning BlendsUsing the Blend DockerTapping into Contour EffectsExploring CorelDRAW’s Contour EffectsUsing the Contour Tool and Property BarApplying a Contour EffectEditing Contours InteractivelyChoosing Contour DirectionSetting Contour ColorsCreating Special Effects with ContoursControlling Contour AccelerationUsing Contour PresetsUsing the Contour Docker
What’s Behind a Lens EffectUsing the Lens DockerWorking with a Lens EffectExploring the Lens EffectsBrighten Lens EffectColor Add Lens EffectColor Limit Lens EffectDeepening a Selected Color AreaCustom Color Map Lens EffectsFish Eye Lens EffectChanging Object Size with the Fish Eye LensHeat Map Lens EffectInvert Lens EffectMagnify Lens EffectTinted Grayscale Lens EffectTransparency Lens EffectWireframe Lens EffectUsing Lens OptionsUsing the Frozen OptionMaking a Frozen TreatChanging a Lens ViewpointUsing the Remove Face OptionClearing Things Up with the Transparency ToolUsing the Transparency Tool and Property BarCreating a Dimensional Drawing Through TransparencySetting Transparency PropertiesProperty Bar Options for Transparency EffectsAdditional Fountain Transparency TypesUsing Transparency Operations (Merge Modes)Creating Multi-Stage TransparenciesPattern and Texture TransparenciesUsing Transparency FreezeUsing the Bevel EffectCreating Soft Edge Bevel EffectsUsing the Drop Shadow EffectUsing the Drop Shadow Tool and Property BarWorking the Property Bar and Shadow-Making MarkersManually Adjusting a Drop Shadow Effect
The Properties of a Pixel-Based ImagePixel Artwork vs. Vector ArtworkBitmaps and PixelsImporting Bitmaps into a DocumentPlacing and Modifying an ImagePutting a Picture into a Car AdvertisementResampling a PhotoCropping with the Shape ToolImporting Nonstandard BitmapsWorking with Layered BitmapsWorking with RAW ImagesCorrecting RAW Image ColorAn Everyday Bitmap-Oriented WorkflowCreating a Catalog CoverWorking in the Image Adjustment LabAdjusting a PNG Image in the LabPhoto EffectsFiltering a PhotoExporting Your Composition to Bitmap FormatSaving a Bitmap Copy of Your CorelDRAW Composition
Cropping a Placed PhotographNondestructive CroppingUsing the Shape Tool to CropMasking Through Nondestructive CroppingTrimming Away Unwanted Image AreasBackground Removal, Technique 1Boolean Operations as a Trimming TechniqueBackground Removal, Technique 2Compositions with Mixed MediaComposing a Design Using Vector and Image ShapesWorking with Alpha Channels and Image TransparencyUsing CorelDRAW’s Bitmap Color MaskRemoving a Color from Around a SubjectWorking with Partial TransparencyCreating a Photorealistic Glass EffectBlending Photos with TransparencyCreating a Transition Between Two ImagesBitmaps to Vector Art: Using PowerTRACEBitmap Conversions for Logo AlterationsPre-Touching: Use PHOTO-PAINT for Cleanup Before TracingWorking Between CorelDRAW and PHOTO-PAINTPowerTRACE OptionsPerforming a TraceReworking a Logo Using VectorsPowerTRACE for Traditional ArtistsDigi-tooning
The Building Block of Digital Photos: The PixelPixels and ResolutionImage ResolutionResolution, Pixel Count, and PrintingResizing a PhotographResampling and Resizing PhotosMaking a Thumbnail Image Suitable for PrintingAutomation: Recording Your Cropping and ResamplingFlipping Images…with a Twist
Turning a Snapshot into a PhotographObjects and the Path ToolUsing Paths as MasksReplacing the BackgroundPutting a Background Behind an ObjectAdding a ShadowPainting Detail into the PictureCreating a Fantasy CompositionUsing the Brush Mask ToolStroking to Select an AreaWorking in the Cutout LabCutting a Complex SelectionFinal EditsErasing and Scaling the ObjectAdding a ReflectionSanta Needs to Do Some Personal ReflectingPerforming Subtle Image EditsCloning Away the Background Window StickerReplacing Color with the Clone ToolMasking an Area with the Brush Mask ToolStroking to Define an Image Area for EditingCreative BlurringUsing Motion BlurCreating an Animated GIFPlaying with a Paper AirplaneAdding Text and Exporting a CorelDRAW DrawingAnimation: Defining Frames and Basic SetupBuilding a GIF Animation: Part 1Finishing the AnimationExporting an Animation
Printing a Document to a Personal PrinterPrinting Single- and Multiple-Page DocumentsSetting Print OptionsSetting General OptionsUsing Print StylesSaving a Print FileUsing the Color Tab SettingsCorrect Colors UsingRendering IntentChoosing a LayoutPrinting SeparationsSetting Prepress OptionsChoosing PostScript OptionsCorelDRAW’s Printing Issues TabPreviewing Your Printed DocumentBrowsing and Viewing PreviewsPrint Preview Tools and the Property BarSetting Printing PreferencesGeneral Printing PreferencesDriver CompatibilityPrinting Issues Warning OptionsCorel’s Duplexing WizardUsing the Collect for Output WizardPrint Merge
Web Page Navigation Buttons and HotspotsCorelDRAW’s Internet ToolbarCreating Rollover ButtonsCreating Different Looks for Rollover StatesSetting Internet Object BehaviorCreating Bookmark LinksWeb Properties and the Object Properties DockerUsing the Links and Bookmarks DockerApplying a Page BackgroundPublishing Web DocumentsSetting General OptionsExamining Web Page DetailsReviewing Web ImagesSetting Advanced HTML OptionsBrowsing the Web Page Export SummaryPreflight Web IssuesSetting Web Publishing PreferencesExporting Images for the WebExporting a Graphic with TransparencyWeb Text OptionsFormatting Text for the WebUse ALT TagsSVG: Export as Vector ObjectsExporting Vectors as Vectors for the WebFlash and Web PagesExploring SWF FilesObjects and Fills that Flash SupportsExporting a Static Flash Vector DesignMaking a Single-Frame Flash FileExporting SWFs to SwishMiniMaxA Taxi-Driver’s Tour of SwishMiniMaxBeginning an AnimationCreating AnimationUsing the Fade in PresetText as Flash ActorSetting an Overall Flash Video DurationThe End-Of-Book Special

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CHAPTER 21 Blends and Contours

Although they’re different effects, blends and contours share the common trait of creating many shapes based on control shapes; the additional shapes are dynamically linked to the control object, and the “in-between” objects will vary in size, color, and outline shape depending on how you set up the effect. Blends and contours are a boon to the designer who wants to add shading to flat color fills in a way that fountain fills do not. Additionally, blend objects can be used to illustrate the transition between two objects of similar or completely dissimilar shape. This chapter takes you through the use of blends and contours so you can add these effects to your bag of illustration tricks and create outstanding, intriguing ...