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.
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.