CorelDRAW X5 The Official Guide part 7. Learn to create outstanding fine art and eye-catching commercial graphics with one powerful tool! CorelDRAW X5: The Official Guide is your comprehensive reference and workbook to get you started designing visually captivating CorelDRAW artwork. Learn, step by step, how to create the illustrations you've imagined, quickly assemble layouts for print and package designs, import and edit photos, master the art of typography and the science of color theory, make 3D scenes from 2D objects, and apply special effects to ordinary pictures. Packed with expert techniques and advice for creating professional-quality art, this. | 24 CorelDRAW X5 The Official Guide Working in CorelDRAW X5 you ll find yourself using an assortment of interface elements that offer control over everything you do. Many areas make up the interface because the program offers an abundance of creative tools that you can use to create compelling graphics and documents. Certain areas of the interface such as the property bar are context sensitive your available options change as you choose different toolbox tools. Other interface areas like the toolbox are always visible in the workspace. And then there are dockers which are displayed only if you specifically open them. Exactly which and where elements appear in the program interface is not a set piece you have ultimate flexibility and customization control so you can personalize CorelDRAW. You can choose a predesigned workspace CorelDRAW s default or you can add remove and rearrange options to suit your work needs and even make the interface look like Adobe Illustrator. The important thing is that you should feel at home working in CorelDRAW this chapter shows you where everything is and how you can make it suit your work style. The CorelDRAW X5 Workspace CorelDRAW X5 has been carefully revamped from previous versions to make it easier for you to find and work with the tools you need to use when you need to use them. CorelDRAW workspace elements can be divided into two categories Global and program control elements such as measurement scales backup files and memory use Design or complete document features such as guidelines styles and nudge distances If you re new to CorelDRAW or just new to this version you will want to take a look at the roadmap to follow and get a handle on CorelDRAW s interface. CorelDRAW X5 s Application Window The application window is mainly what you see when CorelDRAW X5 is open. It is the stage that surrounds and contains the drawing windows. Drawing windows sometimes called document windows contain the drawing page or pages that hold the .
