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  • When using Shape Toom F10 and then use Zoom tool F2 all my nodes get deselected

    In all previews versions of CorelDraw including 2018 when i select F10 and then F2 - zoom, by selecting selecting or pressing F2 all my nodes get deselected. I will attach a video https://photos.app.goo.gl/6zqZgDMDSVubd5ML8 

    If someone can tell me how to…

  • CorelDraw X7 - Rectangle Corner Rounding Tool popping up when trying to grab nodes

    Typically if I need to round the corners of a shape I just type in the numbers in the Corner Rounding tool box at the top of the page. Ever since I re-installed corel onto my new PC the "Rectangle: Corner Rounding Tool" pops up when I try to simply grab…

  • Shape Tool frame top left can change to square indicator sign?

    Do anyone know how to change shape tool top left corner indicator as show in picture?

  • The Tip of the week: Non-destructive cropping tip

    CorelDRAW sees bitmaps as objects with a fill and this allows users to manipulate a bitmap with the Shape Tool (Toolbox > Shape Tool or F10). Just as you would manipulate a vector object with the Shape Tool, you can manipulate a bitmap.  Just add…

  • Screen changes to translucent blue when editing nodes in shape tool.

    When I am editing the nodes with the shape tool my screen turns a translucent blue so it is hard to see what I am editing.  Is this normal and if so is there a way to turn it off?

    Attached are photos of before and during editing

    Thanks!

    Michael

  • Using the bezier tool to vectorize an image using CorelDraw

    Here is a step by step instructions how to use the bezier tool in vectorizing an image.

    Here is the video link.

  • Recreating the Android character using CorelDraw

    In this video I will show you how fast we can recreate the Android character. Combination of rectangles, shape tool, weld and smart fill will do the trick.

    Here is the video file.

  • Mesh fill tool in CorelDraw

    The powerful Mesh Tool will amaze you. Nobody can compare the blending of colors of the mesh tool. This effect is very useful specially when you want to create realistic graphics.

    Tools used:

    • mesh
    • shape tool
    • bezier

    Enjoy!

    Here is the video…

  • CorelDraw's Mesh Fill Tool can create nice backgrounds

    Another mesh tool tip. Create a very appealing background with the mesh tool. Play of colors and nice gradient.

    Tools used:

    • mesh fill
    • shape tool

    Enjoy!

    Here is the video link.

  • Easy way to make your background grayscale in CorelDRAW

    A great way to isolate part of a photo and so lots of effects on it. The lens is powerful enough to do the trick.

    Tools used:

    • lens
    • bezier
    • shape tool

    Enjoy!

    Here is the video link.

  • The Magic is in the fish

    If you are a power CorelDRAW user, you are familar with the interactive intercharacter spacing handles (also known as "the fish") that appear when a block of text is selected with the shape tool. Clicking and dragging on these will change the spacing…

  • Two quick tips for selecting nodes

    - Double-click the Shape tool to select all nodes of a selected object.
    - Holding down Alt with the Shape tool (F10) lets you select nodes in a freehand mode.

    Tip provided by Ariel Garaza Díaz, CorelDRAW  Master and Graphic designer

  • Check this tutorial: Make your own CD Cover with CorelDRAW®

    Learn how to make your own cool custom CD Cover. This tutorial will teach you the technique of creating a CD Cover with CorelDRAW using the bezier and shape tool, gradients, transparency and powerclips. You will also learn how to create texturing and…

  • Shape Tool

    Is it no longer possible to edit a bitmap with the shape tool?

    Hmm

  • Re: Shape Tool

    No you aren't misunderstanding. What I had done was import a PDF which consisted only of a bitmap. When I tried to edit the bitmap with the shape tool, it did not work. However, today I re-imported the same file and selected the bitmap - then converted…

  • Shape tool vs interactive envelope - issues with both

    I am just starting to learn CorelDRAW, and while working on some text editing, I noticed that when my text has been edited with the Interactive Envelope tool, it won't let me use the Shape tool. Every time I click it, it automatucally defaults to the…

  • Re: Type Facing text to exact dimensions

    Here's a Quick Tip... instead of typing separate text or adjusting Line spacing, etc.

    Select the nodes using the Shape Tool (F10). This way you can position each letter where you want it.

  • Understanding use of Shape Tool

    In a Corel Draw X5 class I am taking, struggling with an assignment

    1. To draw flower stem that is from thin rectangle

    2. Change rectangle into curve, Ctrl+Q.

    3. Select the Shape Tool.

    4. Click Select All Nodes.

    5. Click Elastic Mode button,

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