Programming Guide

Welcome to the Macro Programming Guide!

This resource can help you explore the macro-related features and functions of CorelDRAW, Corel DESIGNER and Corel PHOTO-PAINT. An understanding of these features and functions can help you automate tasks or develop commercial solutions that integrate with the software.

This resource contains the following sections:

Section	Description
Understanding automation	Introduction to the concepts of automation and macros, and to the macro-programming formats supported by the software.
Getting started with macros	Overview of the macro-related tools and features of the software.
Creating macros	How to write, record, run, and debug macros.
Making macros user-friendly	How to enhance the usability of macros through dialog boxes, toolbar buttons, user interaction, and documentation.
Organizing and deploying macros	How to organize and deploy the macros you create.
Understanding the object model	Introduction to the concepts of automation and macros, and to the macro-programming formats supported by the software.

Also included is a glossary, which defines many of the key terms used in this documentation.

Most of the code examples provided in this documentation are written in VBA.

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This section contains the following topics: