Alexander Penkin’s VariablesTool 2 Updated
Alexander Penkin’s VariablesTool 2 now works in CorelDRAW 2018.
Jeff Harrison Archives
Posts from author Jeff Harrison.
Making a symmetrical scroll for a circular area
A user in the CorelDRAW forums asked how to make the scroll section. First, I'd tried to straighten out the graphic (somewhat) from the the original image provided. Then I'd proceeded through the numbered steps. I ended up drawing the curled end of the scroll to be...
Make Unique Vector Text
Here's an idea that I don't believe I've shared before. I came up with this technique for my own needs 15+ years ago: Convert your text to a bitmap (add some padding around text - make a rectangle with no fill or outline) Apply bitmap effects of your choice (I like...
Creating Full-Color Vector Pattern Fills that Tile Seamlessly
Did you know that you can quickly create unique and reusable Coreldraw Full-Color Pattern Fills? Design your own patterns from scratch. Here's a low-cost idea: http://macromonster.com/product/alexander-penkins-symmetrical-2/ To try the results used in the...
Arch Pieces
An artist in the Coreldraw forums had a question. "I was wondering if there is an easy way to create a brick arch effect that you see over doors & windows." Here's an animation of some...
Variable Data inside CorelDRAW – Dog Tag Example
A user asked how they could swap text for numbers right inside CorelDRAW, on tags set in a pre-imposed layout. I used the macro found here.
Scale Live Contours
There's a way to do it! Group the Contour and your shape/text together first. Then start scaling! Special Thanks to Ronny Axelsson from Sweden for this interesting tip. Watch the video:
Jagged Vector Edge
Here's a video showing how to create a jagged vector element. As a vector shape, it's highly scalable and can be easily re-colored.
CorelDRAW Envelope
Here's an animation showing a comparison between the use of CorelDRAW's Perspective Effect, or using a custom shape as a guide for the Envelope Feature instead. Notice the difference in the letters between the top two examples. The third example shows how a custom...
Photo-Paint’s Imposition Feature
There's quite a bit of power and utility available in the print engine for both CorelDRAW and Photo-PAINT. A user in the public forums had a question about how to compile a folder full of images into one single image. Watch this video to see how the Imposition...
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