I need to create a shape similar to the outline below, but I need to specify the length of each segment (across 22", up 3", in 2 3/8", up 2.5", in 3/4" up 10" out 22 - (2 3/8" - 3/4) = x). I can create the first 22" segment, but each consecutive line cannot be specified without affecting the entire object. Do I have to download sketchup or use Autocad for this? I'm fairly new to CorelDraw (X8), and may be using the wrong tool.
Thanks in advance!
Draw a line segment and size as needed then rotate as needed. Alt+z to turn on snap to shape, grab the end node and drag to the end of the segment you want to line up to.
I thought about that but wasn't sure how well it would snap together. I ultimately need it to be one continuous shape so it can be cut on a router. In Illustrator I'd join the nodes, which I'm not sure how to do in CorelDraw. Maybe using the weld tool at the end will make the single connected shape I need. I also thought about using the page grid set to 1/8" increments to align everything.
Thanks for the tip!
select all the segments, combine, then marquee select the double nodes in the corners and hit join nodes
A very quick way, and you don't need to select the segments or combine them:
With the Virtual Segment Delete Tool active, hold down Shift, then drag a rectangular marquee around all of those segments.
Where two nodes from different Curves coincide, it Combines the Curves and joins the nodes. Where nodes from one Curve coincide, it joins them.