I would love it if somebody would develop an auto dimensioning macro for CorelDraw x3. I have seen this feature built in to FlexiSign Pro. This macro would save so much time and help with consistantcy!!! Is it doable?
HI,
I use the existing dimension functions in Draw with good success.
Cobaidh said: I would love it if somebody would develop an auto dimensioning macro for CorelDraw x3. I have seen this feature built in to FlexiSign Pro. This macro would save so much time and help with consistantcy!!! Is it doable?
Let me make myself a little clearer. I meant a “one click” dimension GMS tool with auto spacing and arrow selection.
I would like you to draw 48” x 72” rectangle using 12pt text at ¼” scale with dimension lines. This will help you see just how flawed the Dimensioning tools are. The problem happens while drawing using scale. This has been an issue in every version so far. I have attached a sample of the issues. Notice the bad spacing and inconsistencies. It looks unprofessional...we always have to break the lines apart and fix them.
I realize this is old but I created a macro to put dimension lines on selected shapes with arrows. I assigned the macro to my "d" key. Select shape hit d and bam! I have dimensions. I also chose to not have it actually connect to the shape so if you delete the shape the dimensions stay. If I need to resize I just marque select the shape with the dimensions and resize as needed. Dimensoins update to new size.
Have they actually put this into versions after X4?
Awesome! Can you send it to me?
Figured out how to attach a file. I'll send the gms file next. Couldn't figure out how to send multiple files at once. Save the corel file where you want. You can then modify any attributes you want and save. Notice I don't have the triangles in this one.
Then save the gms file to C:\Program Files (x86)\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 13\Draw\GMS
restart Corel.
then just change the macro code to point to your file.
Then you can assign the macro whatever shortcut key works for you. I simply chose "d" for dimensions.
select your shape/image then hit shortcut key.
That sucks. Well it was written for X4 and it also worked on X3. I think if I had X6 I could figure it out though. I was reluctant to upgrade to X5 when it came out and now from all that I've heard and after trying the trial version I'm glad I didn't bother. I hear X6 is much better but disappointed that this feature isn't included. Hope X7 delivers.