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Posts from author Jeff Harrison.
CorelDRAW, Jeff Harrison
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...
CorelDRAW, Jeff Harrison
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...
CorelDRAW, Jeff Harrison
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 animations...
CorelDRAW, Jeff Harrison
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 steps:
CorelDRAW, Jeff Harrison
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.
CorelDRAW, Jeff Harrison
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:
Jeff Harrison
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, Jeff Harrison
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...
Jeff Harrison, photo-paint
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 Feature...
CorelDRAW, CorelDRAW X6 Unleashed, Jeff Harrison
Hello Corelians, First, a Disclaimer... Foster sent me a review copy of the Bundle. That said, I've seen other training packages from him, over many years. I've also seen other CorelDRAW training packages from other authors too. If someone asked me these questions:...
Jeff Harrison
Macromonster.com is your best source for e-cut. Various fixes and add-ons: Cut/plot - fixed sorting Eyelets - all holes will be grouped Nesting - sorting is available in container now, efficiency output, now you can set time to process your shapes Area - DM2 and CM2...
Jeff Harrison, webdesign
Even a large entity such as the U.S. Postal Service can have graphics that are sub-optimal. Compare the difference for how the logo appears as of July 1/2016, relative to how it should look: Why does it look blurry? The logo is a fixed dimension PNG file, but it's...
Jeff Harrison
A CorelDRAW Semi-Noob asks: I've been using CorelDraw for a little while now, but only for simple edits. I want to learn more about how to use the program. Can anyone recommend a good tutorial to watch that goes over different things in order? I'd like to be able to...
Jeff Harrison
It's no secret I've been a fan of CorelDRAW's Artistic Media tool for many years. Have your custom-made strip follow a drawn (or an existing) path - watch this:
Jeff Harrison, tip
A user asks: "I'm trying to import a file that was drawn in Autocad. The import looks good, however, none of the objects are "complete" objects. For example, a square is actually 4 line segments, and not a completed square. I can't figure out a way to close the...
Jeff Harrison
"Microsoft's latest security update for Windows 7 in Feb 2016 caused serious issues with VideoStudio X8 and VideoStudio X7. We have released updates for VideoStudio X8 and VideoStudio X7 which will resolve the issues caused by this Windows 7 update." "If you've...
Jeff Harrison
Instead of forcing names into a specific area by squeezing and stretching, consider using other weights of the same font family.
Jeff Harrison
Watch and learn how I do this kind of work! Here's the original, if you'd like to test your skills:
Jeff Harrison
Question: "I want to know how to fill a shape with a graphic that is the same size and space between the graphic. For instance, I have a 4x4" box. I want to fill the box with 10 small graphics that are the same. how do I do this? I know how to duplicate but I don't...
CorelDRAW, Jeff Harrison
Here's a relatively fast way to create your own working font, using CorelDRAW as part of the process. font_template Note that the template is "Locked" in CorelDRAW. (Right-click on an element to lock or unlock an item - look through the pop-up list) Enjoy! Jeff...
Jeff Harrison
Foster had an interesting post about finding some very high-resolution bitmaps in a CorelDRAW file that a client had sent him. It can easily be a concern, especially with modern digital cameras being able to generate very detailed photos. Some years ago, we created a...
Jeff Harrison
Create vector dots/shapes as a halftone representation, right inside CorelDRAW. You can make custom shapes as the halftone dot too (you need to make a custom catalog of your custom shape). I created the triangle shape for the example below. The resolution of the...
Jeff Harrison
This video was created based on a request in this thread at the coreldraw.com forums.
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