Hello, I’m currently studying development with the goal of finding vector coordinate lists using CorelDRAW. In a CorelDRAW file, when a vector has no fill or stroke, is there a metadata file where its coordinate information is stored?
Even if a vector has no fill or stroke, CorelDRAW still stores all node coordinates internally. You can extract them in a few ways:
1. Shape Tool Select the object → Shape Tool → you can see and edit all node positions in the property bar.
2. Object Manager / Properties Enable Object Manager → select the curve → coordinates appear in the Properties docker.
3. Export to SVG File → Export → SVG Open the SVG file in a text editor and you’ll find the exact path data (M, L, C commands with coordinates).
4. CorelDRAW VBA / Macros If you’re automating, a simple macro can read the coordinates from Curve.Nodes.
Curve.Nodes
So yes, even with no fill or outline, the vector’s geometry remains in the file and is fully retrievable.
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I’m currently learning development, and I’m trying to detect or extract vectors without any fill or stroke using a programming language such as Java. If you have any suggestions or resources on how to approach this programmatically, I’d really appreciate it.