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  • Transparency question

    I would like to add transparency across multiple, separate objects so that it looks like it is continuous and not multiple originals (if that makes sense).  Is there a way to do that?

    Thank you in advance!!!

    Mike

  • Transparency rendering using the "If Lighter" won't work correctly?

    I am using normal Arial Rounded font in yellow with a red brick vector behind it. The mortar is a light brown. I am attempting to have the text appear painted on the well and thought transparency would assist that. I have settled on selecting the text…

  • How do I add transparency to multiple vector shapes and have the result stay vector?

    Hello my favorite helpers!

    I'm afraid to even say how much time I have spent on this! Hours and hours. Even with looking in this forum I come up with the wrong end result.

    This is what I have... (this is a jpg, but my file is a vector of the light…

  • Constant Transparency

    Every time I fill an object with color it fills at 50% transparent by default.  I don't want to disable the tool because I use it frequently but I do not want new objects automatically filled as transparent.  This seems to apply to both imported graphics…

  • The Tip of the Week: Nib transparency slider in Corel PHOTO-PAINT

    It would not surprise me if many users are missing out on this very nifty feature. In the Nib preview window (the round window in the Brush Settings Docker or Ctrl + F8), under Nib Properties you can drag the Transparency slider to the left and right…

  • The Tip of the week: Removing Lenses & Transparencies

         

    There will be instances when you will import an object, supplied by a client, that comes into CorelDRAW as a lens or with a transparency applied and the Interactive Transparency tool will not allow you to modify it. 
    To remove the transparency follow…

  • Cutting objects that have transparency

    I have a bit map that I used the interactive transparency tool in order to blend the edges into the next part of my design.

    The problem comes when I try to cut or trim the overall design down to printable pieces. When I trim the bitmap the interactive…

  • I cannot make Transparency work properly.

    I have corelDraw X8. I can make Transparency work with text but not with a graphic.  Any thoughts?

  • Problem with Transparency

    HI,

    Whenever I am putting a 50% black semitransparent rectangle over some object it's giving a completely different looking output in any format I chose. I am using Corel
    Draw x7 (As I am not being able to update to X8). By the way I couldn't upload…

  • The Tip of the Week: Merge Modes for Transparencies

    NUDGE:

    Nudge Up

    Arrow Up Key

    Moves the selected object Upwards by the specified Nudge Distance

    Nudge Down

    Arrow Down Key

    Moves the selected object Downwards by the specified Nudge Distance

    Nudge Left

  • Transparency and white lines

    When a transparent object in x6 (A) is behind a solid object (C) with another transparent object overlapping and in front (E), there are white lines appearing in the overlaps. A basic example is below. A is at back, E at front of order. Lines from A are…

  • upgrade problem: 0 file size on small png images with transparency

    Hi,

    I've been making small (50px x 50px) images with a ring of transparency and saving as png's. Everything was going fine until I installed the latest upgrade this morning (17.6.0.1021). Now if i try to save a file I created yesterday there's a zero…

  • The Tip of the Week: Merge Modes for Transparencies - Quick Reference Guide

    Merge Mode

    Description

    Normal

    Applies the transparency color on top of the base color

    Add

    Adds the values of the transparency color and the base color

    Subtract

    Adds the values of the transparency…

  • Is there a feature to make it simpler to mix two colours together?

    Firstly, I think that CorelDraw is a FANTASTIC product and I encourage you to make it even better!

    As I get better as an illustrator/artist, I find I need to make colours more subtle so that they blend in [harmonise] better. Because often, the difference…

  • The Tip of the Week: To quickly recreate a transparency from a bad EPS


    When switching between programs, as part of the user’s workflow, EPS don´t handle transparency so well and can therefore cause headaches. When CorelDRAW opens an EPS file with transparent objects from a competing software, it converts it into a…

  • Can we have the Legendary Gradient Tool and Transparency tool options in the next X7 update/patch?

    The gradient fill tool and transparency tools are lacking some things  am used to eg instant previews, drag to rotate gradient as one views the results. When using pen tool and you draw a line while holding shift it curves on  double click release instead…

  • The Tip of the Week: Applying partial transparency to a Mesh Fill object

    To apply partial transparency to a ‘Mesh Filled’ object follow these steps:
    a. After filling an object, click on the Mesh Fill icon in the toolbox – shortcut: [ M ].
    b. Select the nodes of the area you wish to apply the transparency…

  • Bitmap transparency issue / convert transparent bitmap adding grey rectangle

    I have this issue which appeared suddenly, I believe. When I put a bitmap with some transparent background then rotate it and try to convert to bitmap (single or together with other objects) then Corel adds a grey rectangle showing it's boundary. I don…

  • Copying transparency from non-transparent object

    What I liked to do to reset transparency on object in X3 was just to copy transparency settings from some near non-transparent object. Unfortunately I cannot do this in X7. It shows a warning that the selected object is wrong (sorry, don't know the exact…

  • Problems with bitmaps and transparencies.

    See image below... I have a bitmap (black/white), overlayed by a solid fill vector object with a transparency effect added. If the colors of the bitmap and vector object are set to RGB value, the colors are accurate. HOWEVER, if you change these colors…

  • The Tip of the Week: Adding a water effect in Corel® PHOTO-PAINT™ X6 & X7

    Create a New Image and set the size in width and height. Because I will import a photo and will create a duplicate to create the reflection, I set the image size to double the size in width.

    Step 1.
    Import the photo (I’m using a photo of my dog),…

  • Transparent object disappears after converting to PDF

    Hi,


    i made a generic "distressed" logo like this:

    This logo is based on text and a 2-color-bitmap:

    I just put the bitmap on top of the text and have set the transparency to "divide".

    This works well but the only problem is: When…

  • Convert CDR to transparent PNG using the file converter macro

    So I have hundreds of CDR files that I would like to convert to transparent PNGs, I have tried using the file converter macro but have been unable to find an option for transparent background. All the PNGs will come out with a solid white background.…

  • Transparency Mesh that behaves like a mask

    Hi All:

    First disclaimer: I am not very experienced at corel draw

    Second disclaimer: I HAVE spent a considerable time trying to find the solution by searching the internet and haven't found any.

    What I want to do is create an elliptical transparency…

  • How to change document background from transparent to white

    Hi,

    I have a CPT X7 document with a transparent page background. How do I change this to be white? Am using RGB.

    Thanks,

    Sean

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