TOOLS IN CORELDRAW & THEIR USES

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TOOLS IN CORELDRAW & THEIR USES

   1. PICK TOOL
       IT SERVES TO SELECT OR SELECT OBJECTS.  

2. SHAPE TOOL (F10)
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO EDIT A LINE OR OBJECT TO THE MANIPULATION POINT. SHAPE TOOL THERE ARE 3 TYPES:
          * SMUDGE BRUSH: FUNCTION TO CHANGE THE IMAGE OBJECT TO DRAW THE OUTLINE.
          * ROUGHEN BRUSH: SERVES TO DISTORT THE IMAGE OBJECT TO DRAW THE OUTLINE.
          * FREE TRANSFORM: FUNCTION TO CONVERT FREE AS: USING THE ROTATION, CHANGE SIZE, ANGLE THE OBJECT, ETC..   

3. CROP TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO REMOVE THE UNWANTED PART ON THE OBJECT.
      CROP TOOL THERE ARE 3 TYPES:
          * KNIFE: SERVES TO CUT THE OBJECT IN HALF
          * ERASER: FUNCTION TO REMOVE UNWANTED AREAS IN OBJECTS.
          * VIRTUAL SEGMENT DELETE: FUNCTION TO REMOVE AN OBJECT THAT IS PART OF THE INTERSECTION.   

4. ZOOM TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO ALTER THE DOCUMENT WINDOW COREL WE ARE OPEN.
      UNDER THE ZOOM TOOL IS NO SUCH THING LAYI PAN TOOL THAT SERVES TO SHIFT THE OBJECT VIEW WITHOUT ALTERING THE ZOOM LEVEL.   

5. FREEHAND TOOL (F5)
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW A CURVE (A CURVE) AND A STRAIGHT LINE SEGMENT.FREEHAND TOOL IS DIVIDED INTO 7 ARE:
          * 2-POINT LINE TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW A STRAIGHT LINE FROM ONE POINT TO ONE POINT TO ANOTHER.
          * BEZIER TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW A CURVED LINE SEGMENT AT A TIME.
          * ARTISTIC MEDIA TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO ADD EFFECTS BRUSH, SPRAY AND PEN CALLIGRAPHY USING A CURSOR FREELY.
          * PEN TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW A CURVED LINE IN SEGMENTS AND EACH SEGMENT TO SEE WE HAVE MADE.
          * B-SPLINE TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW CURVED LINES BY SETTING CONTROL POINT (POINT) WITHOUT DAMAGING THE SEGMENT.
          * POLYLINE TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW A STRAIGHT LINE CONNECTION OR A CONTINUOUSLY CURVED LINE IN A SINGLE ACTION.
          * 3-POINT CURVES TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW CURVED LINES BY DRAGGING FROM THE START POINT, END POINT AND POSITIONED AT THE MIDPOINT.   

6. SMART FILL TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO MAKE OBJECTS FROM OVERLAPPING AREAS MENGISIKANNYA ANAESTHETIZED WITH COLOR OR TEXTURE. BELOW THIS THERE IS ONE MORE TOOL THAT IS SMART DRAWING TOOL.
          * SMART DRAWING TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO TO CHANGE / CONVERT YOUR SCRIBBLES POINTER IMAGE INTO THE FORM OF OBJECTS OR LINES FORM A SMOOTH CURVE.

   7. RECTANGLE TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW RECTANGLES OR SQUARES SIMPLY BY DRAG AND CLICK YOUR MOUSE. BELOW THIS THERE IS ONE MORE TOOL THAT 3-POINT RECTANGLE TOOL.
          * 3-POINT RECTANGLE TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO FORM A RECTANGULAR BOX WITH ARRANGING AND PERTITIK.   
8. ELLIPSE TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW AN ELLIPSE AND A CIRCLE JUST BY DRAG AND CLICK YOUR MOUSE. BELOW THIS THERE IS ONE MORE THAT 3-POINT ELLIPSE TOOL.
          * 3-POINT ELLIPSE TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW AN ELLIPSE AND A CIRCLE WITH ARRANGING PERTITIK.   

9. POLYGON TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW A SQUARE SHAPE A LOT, JUST BY DRAG AND CLICK THE MOUSE. TOOL HAVE 4 MORE, NAMELY:
          * STAR TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW THE VARIOUS SHAPES OF STARS.
          * COMPLEX STAR TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW A STAR SHAPE WITH A LOT OF SIDE PIECES.
          * GRAPH PAPER TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW SHAPES SUCH AS SQUARES ARRANGEMENT NETS.
          * SPIRAL TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW CIRCLES OR LOGARITHMIC SPIRALS SYMMETRICALLY

      
  10. BASIC SHAPES TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO ACCELERATE THE PROCESS OF DRAWING A TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, CYLINDER, HEART, AND MANY OTHER FORMS. THERE ARE 4 KINDS OF TOOLS ANYMORE, NAMELY:
          * ARROW SHAPES TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW SHAPES IN A VARIETY OF ARROWS
          * FLOWCHART SHAPES TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO FACILITATE DRAWING A CHART (CHART)
          * BANNER SHAPES TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW A RIBBON SHAPE OR FORM BLAST
          * CALLOUT SHAPES TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW THE SPEECH BUBBLE SHAPE (ILLUSTRATED TALK) AND LABEL
 
 11. TEXT TOOL
      THIS TOOL IS USED TO MAKE PAPER IN THE DRAWING AREA EITHER ARTISTIC OR DESCRIPTION.
 
 12. TABLE TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO CREATE A TABLE, SELECT AND EDIT TABLE.

      
  13. PARALLEL DIMENSION TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO DRAW SLASH INTO THE FIELD DIMENSIONS. THIS TOOL AGAIN THAT THERE ARE 4 SECTIONS:
          * HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL DIMENSION TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO FACILITATE DRAWING LINES BECOME HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL DIMENSIONS.
          * ANGULAR DIMENSION TOOL: THIS TOOL MAKES BERFUNGSIUNTUK DIMENSIONAL DRAWING INTO A LINE-SHAPED ANGLE BRACKETS.
          * SEGMENT DIMENSION TOOL: THIS TOOL WORKS SHOW THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE START AND END POINTS OF ONE OR MORE SEGMENTS.
          * 3POINT-CALLOUT: TOOL SERVES DRAWING CALLOUT WITH TWO SEGMENTS AND THE FRONT LINE.

      
  14. CONNECTOR TOOL
      THIS TOOL BERFUNGSIMENGGAMBAR LINE TO CONNECT TWO OBJECTS. THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF THIS TOOL ARE:
          * STRAIGHT - LINE: THIS TOOL SERVES TO MAKE A STRAIGHT LINE TO CONNECT THE TWO OBJECTS.
          * RIGHT - ANGLE: THIS TOOL SERVES TO MAKE A LINE AT RIGHT ANGLES IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO CONNECT THE TWO OBJECTS.
          * RIGHT - ANGLE ROUND: THIS TOOL SERVES TO MAKE THE RIGHT ANGLE LINES ARE CURVED TO CONNECT TWO OBJECTS.
          * EDIT ANCHOR: TO CHANGE OR EDIT THE EXISTING OBJECT POINT.
  
15. BLEND TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO UNIFY THE OBJECT BY CREATING A LOT OF OBJECTS AND COLORS ARE HOUSED IN THE CENTER. BELOW THIS THERE ARE 6 TOOL AGAIN THAT:
          * CONTOUR TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO ASSEMBLE A NUMBER OF OBJECTS THAT FORM CONCENTRIC WITH DIFFUSE INTO OR OUT OF AN OBJECT.
          * DISTORT TOOL: THIS TOOL IS USED TO CHANGE BY PUSHING OR PULLING OBJECTS THAT FORM A ZIPPER EFFECT OR TWISTER.
          * DROP SHADOW TOOL: THIS TOOL IS USED TO MAKE A SHADOW BEHIND OR BESIDE OBJECTS.
          * ENVELOPE TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO CHANGE THE SHAPE OF THE OBJECT INTO AN ENVELOPE WITH A DRAG SPECIFIC POINTS.
          * EXTRUDE TOOL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO MAKE THE OBJECT A 3D ILLUSION OF DEPTH EFFECT.
          * TRANSPARENCY TOOL: TO CREATE AN EFFECT THAT IS ONLY PARTIALLY TRANSPARENT OBJECTS VISIBLE.
  

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16. COLOR EYE DROPPER TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO TAKE THE EXAMPLE OF AN OBJECT AND APPLYING COLORS OR COLOR COPY IN ANOTHER OBJECT.
      
  17. OUTLINE PEN TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO PROVIDE THE OUTLINE OF AN OBJECT.

      
  18. FILL TOOL
      THIS TOOL SERVES TO GIVE THE COLOR AN OBJECT FORM. BELOW ARE 5 SECTIONS AGAIN ARE:
          * UNIFORM FILL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO PROVIDE SOLID COLORS ON OBJECTS
          * FOUNTAIN FILL: TOOL SERVES UNTUKMEMBERIKAN COLOR GRADATION (MIXED COLORS) ON THE OBJECT
          * PATTERN FILL: TOOL SERVES UNTUKMENGISI OBJECTS WITH PATTERNS OF COLOR OR THE COLOR OF AN IMAGE THAT YOU HAVE.
          * TEXTURE FILL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO FILL AN OBJECT WITH COLOR BERTEXTURE ALREADY AVAILABLE.
          * POSTSCRIPT FILL: THIS TOOL SERVES TO FILL OBJECTS WITH COMPLEX COLORS OR WHAT WE CALL POSTSCRIPT.

THE USES OF CORELDRAW PROGRAM

USES OF CORELDRAW

CorelDRAW offers many practical applications and features to its users. This software program is designed to assist with vector graphic editing, and it was created by the Corel company in 1989. Today, the new version of CorelDRAW, known as X6, is a popular choice for many buyers, as it can be used in many ways.

      Create Dimension Lines With Ease

This flexible design application can help you create complex drawings with multiple layers and details. One of the best ways to ensure your drawing is accurate and workable is to add dimension lines that let you know the exact distance between two points. As you adjust your drawing to your liking, your dimension lines will auto-correct, saving you the trouble of changing them yourself.

      Fill in With the Mesh Tool

• You can add richness and a dimensional effect to your drawings by implementing the mesh tool. This tool has been refined through the various versions; it's easier than ever to create objects that are filled with a variety of colors. Smooth, flowing transitions between one color and the next are pleasing to the eye, and they are easy to achieve with the magic of the mesh tool.

Create Visually Appealing Logos

• Many graphic designers rely on the power of CorelDRAW when crafting company logos for their valued clientele. You can also make logos that embody the best attributes of any business. Building logos can be as easy as choosing shapes, coloring them in, adding lettering and symbols and tweaking your work with special effects. You can get creative with the myriad features of this product. Cropping, resizing and saving your work will also be a breeze.

Work With Imported Design Drawings

• AutoCAD is another popular software program that is commonly used by architects, engineers and other designers. When you choose CorelDRAW, you'll be able to work with and make changes to imported AutoCAD design drawings. If you're looking for a flexible software package that makes it easy to deal with imported files, you'll appreciate the benefits of CorelDRAW X5. Altering .pdf drawings is also possible when working with CorelDRAW software.

Now let's take a little break and look into the tools and their uses.

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CORELDRAW

WHAT IS CORELDRAW?

CorelDraw is an integrated vector-based program that makes it easy to create professional artwork like logos, complimentary cards, wedding cards, invitation cards, certificate, greeting cards, calendar, letter headed papers and any design you can think of.

Before you get started with CorelDraw, you should be familiar with the following terms.

OBJECT: An element in a drawing such as an image, shape, line, text, curve, symbol, or layer

DRAWING: The work you create in CorelDRAW: for example, custom artwork, logos, posters, and newsletters

Vector graphic         An image generated from mathematical descriptions that determine the position, length, and direction in which lines are drawn

Bitmap                     An image composed of grids of pixels or dots

Docker                     A window containing available commands and settings relevant to a specific tool or task

Flyout                       A button that opens a group of related tools or menu items

Artistic text              A type of text to which you can apply special effects, such as shadows

Paragraph text          A type of text to which you can apply formatting options, and which can be edited in large blocks

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On the next blog , we will look into the uses of Coreldraw