With its latest release,
CorelDraw 10 continues to be a
powerhouse program for illustration, layout, image editing,
paint and animation. CorelDraw 10 for
Windows: Visual
QuickStart Guide provides the most practical approach for
learning the software and will have users creating dynamic
documents for print or for the Web in no time. The book
consists of concise, clearly tabbed sections, each of which
builds on previously discussed topics. Coverage begins by
introducing the program's
basic elements, then progresses
to more advanced topics such as special effects and
printing. With its step-by-step instructions and numerous
screen shots, new users will be up and drawing right away.
At the same time, more experienced users will find this
Visual QuickStart a handy reference guide to learning the
latest features and discovering new techniques for creating
dazzling effects.
Contents
Chapter 1: The
Basics 1
Objects vs. Bitmaps
What's New in Version 10?
CorelDraw 10 in a Nutshell
The CorelDraw 10 Interface
CorelDraw 10 Controls
Working with Menus
Working with Toolbars
Using the Zoom Tool
Using the Pan Tool
Working with Dockers
Getting Help
Terms You Should Know
Chapter 2: Start-up and
File Handling
Launching CorelDraw
Creating a New Document
Opening Documents
Importing Graphics and Text
Saving Drawings
Making Backup Files
Exporting Drawings
Window Management
Closing Documents
Quitting CorelDraw
Chapter 3: Rectangles and
Ellipses
Drawing a Rectangle
Creating a Rounded Rectangle
Working with Ellipses
Chapter 4: Select, Move,
Copy, and Size
Selecting Objects
Moving Objects
Copying Objects
Resizing Objects
Deleting Objects
Chapter 5: Complex
Shapes
Polygons and Stars
Creating Spirals
Drawing Grids
Drawing Perfect Shapes
Chapter 6: Nodes and
Paths
Three Types of Nodes
Converting an Object to Curves
Working with Nodes
Chapter 7: Lines and
Curves
Using the Freehand Tool
Using the Bézier Tool
Setting Line Properties
Adding Arrowheads
Calligraphic Lines
Cutting Objects Apart
Using the Eraser Tool
The Artistic Media Tool
Chapter 8: Page and
Document Setup
Setting Page Size and Orientation
Setting a Page Background
Adding Pages
Deleting Pages
Document Navigation
Viewing Document Info
Chapter 9: Tools for
Precision
Working with the Rulers
Setting the Unit of Measure
Using Guidelines
Using Grids
Using the Status Bar
Aligning Objects
Chapter 10: Color and
Fills
Solid Color Fills and Outlines
Using Color Palettes
Using the Eyedropper and Paintbucket
Color Management
Creating Fountain Fills
Adding Patterns to Objects
Adding a Texture Fill
Interactive Mesh Fill Tool
Chapter 11: Working with
Text Adding
Text to a Document
Formatting Text
Importing Text
Text Layout
Embellishing Text
Chapter 12: Text Special
Effects
Skewing and Rotating Text
Creating Drop Shadows
Fitting Text to a Path
Extruding Text
The Neon Effect
Chapter 13: Stacking and
Layers
Changing the Stacking Order
Working with Layers
Chapter 14: Object
Arrangement
Grouping Objects
Locking Objects
Combining and Breaking Objects Apart
Transforming Objects
Shaping Objects
Chapter 15: Special
Effects
Using Envelopes
Using Blends
Adding Perspective
Creating Shadowed Objects
The PowerClip Command
The Interactive Transparency Tool
Interactive Distortion Tool
The Interactive Contour Tool
The Lens Docker
Chapter 16: Symbols, Clip
Art, & Bitmaps
Working with Symbols
Using the Scrapbook Docker
Working with Bitmap Images
Acquiring Images
Chapter 17: CorelDraw and
the Web
World Wide Web Terms
CorelDraw Web Settings
Adding a Page Background
Naming a Web Page
Adding Text to a Web Page
Adding Graphics to a Page
Hyperlinks and Bookmarks
Converting Documents to Web Pages
Chapter 18:
Printing
Basic Printing
Printing Oversized Drawings
Alternate Printers and Paper Options
Using a Service Bureau
Preflight and Print Preview
Creating a PDF File
Appendix A: CorelDraw
Components
Installed Programs and Other Items
Additional Utilities
Images and Fonts
Index