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With CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3, you can confidently tackle a wide variety of projects, from logos and Web graphics to multi-page marketing brochures. In CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 Essential Training, Mark Abdelnour teaches you the essential tools and techniques you'll need to start using this powerful software collection effectively. Mark begins with an overview of the interface and moves on to cover basic drawing, coloring, and editing. He then advances to transparency, type, the new Interactive Design Tools, special effects, and much more. Tips and specific examples that teach users how to improve workflows and maximize productivity are also included. This training is flexible, so experienced CorelDRAW users can go directly to the movies on features new to X3, while beginning users can watch all of the movies in progression. Exercise files accompany the training videos, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.
Table of contents
1. IntroductionWelcome to CorelDRAW X3 1:35 0.8 MB
What's new in CorelDRAW X3 13:28 14.2 MB
Getting assistance 10:21 16.9 MB
Vector vs. rasters/bitmaps 8:09 7.1 MB
2. Jumping Right Into CorelDRAW X3Welcome to the Welcome Screen 3:18 2.1 MB
Touring the user interface 8:48 7.2 MB
Creating drawings 6:10 5.3 MB
Saving your masterpieces 7:56 7.1 MB
3. Working with Pages and LayoutWorking with multiple pages 10:51 17.2 MB
Customizing the page layout 7:24 8.5 MB
Working with Guidelines and the Snap To options 13:51 18.9 MB
4. Creating ObjectsDrawing shapes 7:09 7.5 MB
Polygons, stars, and graph paper 6:00 7.5 MB
The Perfect Shapes Collection 9:05 12.5 MB
Lines and curves 9:28 11.2 MB
Node editing using the Shape Tool 13:25 16 MB
5. Transforming ObjectsSelecting/deleting objects 10:28 11.8 MB
Modifying objects 11:15 15.2 MB
Arranging objects 15:54 19.3 MB
Working with multiple objects 6:16 9.2 MB
Converting objects 9:39 12.4 MB
Locking objects 3:00 3.4 MB
6. Design Time SaversCut, copy and paste 7:02 7.8 MB
Duplicating and cloning objects 10:12 12 MB
Using the Step and Repeat docker 7:40 8.8 MB
Undo/redo/repeat 5:47 5.7 MB
Working with symbols 5:04 5.5 MB
7. Working with Artistic TextWorking with the Text Tool to create Artistic Text 5:25 7.7 MB
Fitting text to a path 6:58 12.2 MB
The character formatting docker 5:04 5.3 MB
Spelling and Quickcorrect 9:22 13.7 MB
8. Working with Paragraph TextWorking with the Text Tool to create Paragraph Text 7:20 12.8 MB
The paragraph formatting docker 5:53 9.9 MB
Linking paragraph text frames 8:52 14 MB
Working with columns 4:19 8 MB
Additional paragraph features 6:35 12 MB
9. Color Outlines and FillsIntroducing color palettes 5:22 5.6 MB
Color filling options 13:21 14.2 MB
Color outline objects 8:50 12 MB
Using the Eyedropper and Paintbucket Tools 7:58 11 MB
Using the Smartfill Tool 6:13 7.5 MB
10. Layers and the Object ManagerWorking with layers 13:16 20.1 MB
Layer properties 8:23 12.2 MB
Using the master layer 8:47 8.9 MB
11. Viewing Your WorkView modes 7:52 7.1 MB
Preview modes 6:01 6.4 MB
Using the View Manager 5:15 6.4 MB
Using the Zoom Tool 7:25 10.9 MB
12. Find and ReplaceFind and replace objects 8:49 15.3 MB
Find and replace text 3:44 4.4 MB
13. BitmapsApplying effects to a bitmap 16:36 26.9 MB
Using the Image Adjustment Lab 7:31 12 MB
Cropping bitmaps 3:41 6.6 MB
Converting vector objects to bitmaps 8:12 12.3 MB
14. Shaping ObjectsShaping objects 8:46 11.9 MB
PowerClipping objects 6:43 9.3 MB
Adding envelopes 4:56 11.1 MB
Working the corners 3:44 5.3 MB
15. The Interactive Tools FlyoutInteractive Blend Tool 7:31 11 MB
Interactive Contour Tool 6:04 6.1 MB
Interactive Distortion Tool 11:15 18 MB
Interactive Drop Shadow Tool 7:14 8.5 MB
Interactive Extrude Tool 7:50 10.6 MB
Interactive Transparency Tool 7:49 11 MB
Interactive Fill Tool 13:31 18.4 MB
16. More Special EffectsAdding perspective 4:17 8.8 MB
Using the lens effect 9:41 16.3 MB
Adding bevels 5:09 8 MB
17. Importing, Publishing, ExportingImporting and exporting Files 10:00 17.5 MB
Publish to PDF 8:16 10.6 MB
Export for Office 6:30 9.5 MB
18. CustomizationsWorking Your workspace 7:28 10.1 MB
Customizing your toolbars and menus 9:03 9.7 MB
Customizing your color palettes 6:37 7 MB
19. PrintingPrinting basics explained 7:11 6.6 MB
Print preview basics 9:25 12.3 MB
20. The Rest of the SuiteUsing Corel Capture 9:37 13.7 MB
Tracing bitmaps using PowerTrace 12:04 19.4 MB
CorelPHOTO PAINT: Cutout Lab 8:15 9.8 MB
CorelPHOTO PAINT: Effects 7:49 12 MB
Working with the Corel Design Collection 8:19 8.7 MB
21. OutroGoodbye 0:13 0.2 MB