Earlier today, push notifications started to go out regarding the availability of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6.4. The fourth update of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 will also be available on www.corel.com/coreldraw in the next 24 hours. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6.4 will update CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6.1, X6.2 or X6.3 (build 16.1.0.843, 16.2.0.998 or 16.3.0.1114 respectively). The build number after this update is applied will be 16.4.0.1280 and requires a valid Standard (free) or Premium Membership in order to be installed. If you have build 16.0.0.707 installed, please install the X6.1 update and sign-in with your Corel.com account prior to installing X6.4.
The new version includes performance and stability enhancements to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 available to everyone with a free Standard Membership, as well as new and enhanced product features & content exclusive to CorelDRAW Premium Members. Not a Premium Member yet, you can get your Premium Membership through the Help > About CorelDRAW Memberships menu in CorelDRAW or Corel PHOTO-PAINT, and can try the Premium Membership for 15 days at no cost.
Here more details about the X6.4 Update from the release notes:
Now it's easier than ever to find and insert font special characters, symbols and glyphs in CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT. The revamped Insert Character Docker automatically displays all the characters, symbols and glyphs associated with a selected font. You can also now filter fonts so they show a subset of characters. It's a faster, easier way to work with OpenType and other kinds of fonts.
Find the perfect font for any project using the new Font Playground found in CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT. This handy docker lets you view sample text in different fonts and sizes. Preview preset text samples, or add your own lines of text. Plus, you can use Interactive OpenType to access OpenType features and apply them to any text sample. It's the easy way to experiment and find just the right font for any project.
Ensure your CorelRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT work is always right where you need it. Using Corel CONNECT, you can easily sync your trays with Microsoft SkyDrive* and get access to your content from other computers or mobile devices. Enhancements made to this feature also allow you to enable and disable Tray Sync directly from the Tray docker. You can also now view, rename and delete a file or a folder in SkyDrive directly from Corel CONNECT. Plus, save time by copying files and folders directly to SkyDrive simply by dragging or using the Clipboard.
* A valid SkyDrive account is required to use this feature
Now it's easier than ever to work with fonts in CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT. The appearance of font names, including the names of small fonts, is now clearer in the Font list box. Fonts are now grouped by family name, helping you to navigate and find fonts quickly an easily. Plus, you can change the size of the font names in the Font list box to suit your needs.
CorelDRAW users can continue to get access to helpful tips and tricks from the pros. The latest Insights from the Experts series includes the new tutorial "Designing a Font" by Mike Adkins. This comprehensive and inspiring tutorial shows you how to create perfect letterforms, from conceptualizing and sketching, to precise node-editing and exporting your finished font.
The CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6.4 Update includes 500 new photos! When combined with the content offered in the X6.1, X6.2 and X6.3 Updates, that means Premium Members will get exclusive access to a total of:
In both CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT, you can open and import raw camera files from a variety of new camera models, including:
The following areas feature performance and stability improvements (formerly released as service packs).
Whenever I'm opening CorelDRAW or PHOTO-PAINT X6.4 file from the Windows Explorer (Mouse Right Click > Open With > Program Name), the program loads with an error message that "There was a problem sending the command to the program.".