If you create an object in CorelDraw that is 5 x 5 inches. Then add a huge outline to it, the measurement still reads 5 x 5. In Illustrator there's a preference to measure just the main object, or to include the outlines in the measurement and control handles. Does CorelDraw have the same setting?
In Object Properties tab you can select three options for outlines:
I think third option (Inside outline) results what you want.
Like This. Selection includes outlines.
Then you can "Convert outline to Object". Although, once converted, it stays converted. However, basically you can achieve the desired result.
In essence no, thats something you cannot do in Draw. The outline is not accounted for in object dimensions. Indeed this leads to other undesirable consequences like the outline not being taking into account when Smart Filling or snap or trim/weld etc, you have to convert outline to object before it can be taken into account.
KuttyJoe said:I mentioned it in my comment above. Affinity Designer behaves exactly like CorelDraw.
I checked Corel Designer it does not support it either. In the sign manufacturing industry I never use strokes for cutting, bending or changing the letter stroke. We need the object size properly reported to the CAD interface.
hywelharris said:In essence no, thats something you cannot do in Draw. The outline is not accounted for in object dimensions. Indeed this leads to other undesirable consequences like the outline not being taking into account when Smart Filling or snap or trim/weld etc, you have to convert outline to object before it can be taken into account.
Indeed this leads to other undesirable consequences like the outline not being taking into account when Smart Filling or snap or trim/weld etc, you have to convert outline to object before it can be taken into account.
I don't think any of the things you mentioned is a problem. I've never suffered any of those particular consequences while working in Illustrator where this feature is implemented. People who use graphic software know when and why things must be converted to objects, or they will learn eventually, the same way they learn anything else. In Illustrator, it's optional to include the outlines. I've used it that way for decades without suffering any of the consequences you mentioned.