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The recorded session of CorelDRAW May webinar is now available!

cbrosius — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The recorded session of CorelDRAW May webinar (Working with Lenses, Effect Brushes and Special Effects Filters in el® PHOTO-PAINT™ X6) is now available!

In this training session, CorelDRAW Specialist and Trainer Suzanne Smith covers the following topics:
- The differences between using Lenses, the Effect tool and the Special Effects filters,
- How to apply effects to whole images and to selected areas by using Masks,
How mixing and matching lenses and changing their stacking order creates stunning and surprising effects.

Click here to watch it!

Check out this tutorial about creating a Retro Vector Portrait in CorelDRAW®

cbrosius — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

In this tutorial, you will learn how to easily create a retro portrait in CorelDRAW with a FreeHand Tool and Interactive Blend Tool.

Click here to learn more!

Tip of the week: Creating a quick cutout with Corel® PHOTO-PAINT™

cbrosius — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

In Corel® PHOTO-PAINT^TM, select any object (other than the background) and copy it to the clipboard by pressing Ctrl+C. Right-click the same object and click Create Clip Mask > From Object Transparency.

With the clip mask selected (active state is indicated by a red border in the Objects docker), click Edit > Paste > Paste as New Selection. Now you have the darker areas of the object transparent and the lighter areas opaque. By the way, this is also a useful method for creating your own brush nibs.

Tip provided by Maurice Beumers, CorelDRAW Master, Graphic designer and Illustrator.

Note: This tip is available in 3 languages (English, French and German).

CorelCAD 2013.5 update - enhancements & new features

Klaus Vossen — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:28:00 GMT

CorelCAD 2013.5 update includes key fixes and improvements and adds new features, incl.

64-bit application power on Mac OS X, DWG R2013 file I/O, new Batch Print and more.

...(read more)

Welcome, CS users!

Gerard Metrailler — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:24:00 GMT

Following the recent announcement made by Adobe regarding their shift to a purely subscription model for future versions of Illustrator, Photoshop and the rest of their Creative Suite products, we've heard from many CS users looking for alternatives. As stated before, we strongly believe in providing users choice to purchase your software the way you want.

So we're doing just that-giving Adobe customers choices. I'm happy to announce a special offer for CS4, CS5 and CS6 customers around the world (some restrictions apply). From now until August 30^th, 2013, owners of eligible Adobe products can purchase a wide range of Corel products at the upgrade price, including CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6, Painter 12, PaintShop Pro X5, PaintShop Pro Ultimate X5, Photo & Video Suite X5, VideoStudio Pro X6, VideoStudio Ultimate X6 and AfterShot Pro.

The process is simple. After trying our products for free, owners of Adobe products can buy the Upgrade version of the Corel software that matches their needs. There is a short form to fill out in order to confirm eligibility, and we'll send an email with installation instructions shortly after.

Owners of following Adobe products are eligible for this offer:

Creative Suite CS4/CS5/CS6
Photoshop CS4/CS5/CS6
Illustrator CS4/CS5/CS6
Premiere Pro CS4/CS5/CS6

To help new users get started during the test period, Corel provides a large collection of learning resources in-product and online. Check out our Discovery Center for a great collection of tutorials, product tips and training options. Visit our online communities and Facebook pages to interact with other Corel users around the world, and check out our product pages on Corel.com for links to specific tips & tricks, tutorials and much more!

If you are a Corel software user already and have friends and colleagues using Adobe products, simply point them to www.corel.com/cs so that they have an opportunity to try an alternative that might be better suited for them.

Meet CorelDRAW Specialist and Trainer Suzanne Smith today!

cbrosius — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Get your questions ready and join today the conversations with CorelDRAW Specialist and Trainer Suzanne Smith, on CorelDRAW Facebook page (facebook.com/coreldrawgraphicssuite) between 1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT!

Corel is looking for a Graphic Designer/Production Artist – Contract

Gerard Metrailler — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:24:00 GMT

We're looking for some graphic design talent to support internal marketing projects and thought, who better than our own CorelDRAW Community to help market our products! If you're interested in doing some freelance work for Corel, read on...

Responsibilities may include:

Design, layout and prepare finished artwork using CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT (version X5 and up)
Produce English and localized print projects, such as packaging, flyers, posters, brochures and other marketing collateral
Layout localized versions of English material
Utilize existing standards and visual identity guidelines to reinforce brand identity, themes, messages and brand image
Work with internal team members to lay out printed pieces within strict deadlines and budgets

Requirements:

Advanced and proficient working knowledge of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 and up
Acute attention to detail
Ability to multi-task, reprioritize as needed and consistently deliver projects on time

If you are interested, send me an email or direct message through the community and I will put you in touch with the right person. Please provide your contact info and sample images of your work, or a link to your online portfolio.

New Case Study: Discover how NUWAROCKS uses CorelDRAW® to design personalized jewels

cbrosius — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Discover how NUWAROCKS, an online retailer and distributor of bridge jewelry, uses CorelDRAW to design personalized necklaces, bangles and more.

Click here to read NUWAROCKS's story.

NB: This Case Study is available in 11 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese).

Rizzo Racedriver the book and thus Rizzo Racing team fix the new racing outfit

Stefan Lindblad | Illustrator Blog — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:53:45 GMT

Rizzo Race driver the new released kids book and thus the actually real Rizzo Racing team is taking care of the racing team new clothes outfit. George Johansson the author of the book Rizzo Racedriver took me to Triffiq in Hammarby Sjöstad (Hammarby Lake City), a neighborhood in Stockholm. George Johansson took a grand approach [...]...(read more)

Tip of the week: Defining symbols and creating a symbol library

cbrosius — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Many jobs require certain objects at multiple locations on multiple pages in a file. Such objects or a group of objects can be defined and saved as a symbol. These symbols can be managed within the Symbol Manager docker (Ctrl+F3). By defining a symbol, you can then alter the placed symbol at any location in the file and it will instantly update at all locations. Just select an object, and then click Edit > Symbol > New Symbol. You can also create a custom Symbol Library for use with multiple files.

Tip provided by Anand Dixit, CorelDRAW Master, Graphic Designer trainer.

Note: This tip is available in 3 languages (English, French and German).

You can run CorelDRAW on a Mac!

Gerard Metrailler — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:42:00 GMT

Following my recent blog post regarding users choice and the Adobe Creative Cloud announcement, we've received a number of enquiries relating to Mac OS of our products to offer alternatives to those using Apple hardware.

Corel offers a broad range of software solutions for a variety of users. Primarily available on the Microsoft Windows platform, some of these solutions are also available natively on the Mac: Painter, the world's leading digital art software, AfterShot Pro, a fast, flexible photo management & RAW workflow tool, and CorelCAD, our high-performance CAD design solution with native .DWG support.

Based on the feedback we've received the last few days from Adobe CS users looking for alternatives, the number one request has been around CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, which today is designed and optimized for Windows-based computers. Our goal has always been to provide powerful and complete applications to our users, and difficult development investment decisions are taken by understanding the market opportunity and determining the resource requirement to provide a great user experience. The time and effort to bring our products to a new platform would have considerable impact on the features and enhancements that we would be able to make to the Windows application.

Consequently, while I understand this is not the answer that is sufficiently palatable for Mac OS users, we have sought other ways to try and provide solutions for Mac OS users. With programs such as Apple's own Boot Camp, or virtualization solutions such as Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, CorelDRAW, Corel PHOTO-PAINT and our other Windows-centric products work great on Macintosh computers. We actually have a number of our users who regularly use CorelDRAW Graphics Suite on laptop and desktop computers from the Cupertino hardware manufacturer, including some Corel employees. We also make sure to test new releases on our design software on Apple computers.

Historically, the justification for creating a suitable Mac OS version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and other products, did not warrant the investment required. Adobe's recent announcement will put the discussion back on the table. Getting a Mac OS native product to the market will take time and significant effort. We will continue to review our options and are committed to provide the best possible products we can to our users, as well as to provide you with the choice between perpetual licenses and subscription going forward.

If you are today using CorelDRAW Graphics Suite on a Mac, we would love to hear from you. Please share your thoughts and comments here, in the CorelDRAW.com community and on our Facebook page.

CorelDRAW® International Design Contest: 50 days left to enter!

cbrosius — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Don't miss the opportunity to enter the CorelDRAW International Design Contest and find out what's possible when you combine your talent with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6. With a total of $100,000 US in prizes and a Grand Prize valued at $28,450 US, it's the perfect way to show your true design style!

To learn more or submit your winning entry, go to www.corel.com/design-contest.

Good luck!

Do you have a CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite question? Ask it to our CorelDRAW Specialist and Trainer on next Thursday!

cbrosius — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Get your questions ready and meet CorelDRAW Specialist and Trainer Suzanne Smith, on the CorelDRAW Facebook page (facebook.com/coreldrawgraphicssuite) on Thursday, May 16, 1:00-2:00pm EDT to expand your techniques through her advanded knowledge of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.

Components: Electrified

Rikk Flohr's Fleeting Glimpse Images — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:56:03 GMT

A few of you who read the Holy Crop! blog asked for a little more info on the assembly components of the Electrified image that appeared in the I Have Just Three Words For You: post. Here is a quick diagram of the components and their assemblage. Rikk Flohr © 2013...(read more)

Happy 6th birthday CorelDRAW.com

Gerard Metrailler — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:37:00 GMT

Just realized that CorelDRAW.com has been live for 6 years today! Thank you very much for everyone making this community such a great place to hang around.

Gérard

Badlands Winter Workshop 2013 – Only 2 Seats Left

Rikk Flohr's Fleeting Glimpse Images — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:04:42 GMT

We only have two seats left for for the Badlands Winter Workshop 2013 with instructors Rikk Flohr (the Cropist) and Laurie Hernandez (Queen of the Crop). If you were thinking about signing up this year, now is the time to do so. We are still offering the early signup discount through 9/30/2013 but expect to […]...(read more)

New CorelDRAW Training Video: Illustration Techniques Part 2 of 2

cbrosius — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered how photographs are digitally enhanced? This tutorial touches upon many essential photo-editing features such as the new Smart Carver tool, digital content accessible through Corel CONNECT, the Effects, Lens, and Objects dockers, as well as the new Pass Through merge mode.

Click here to watch this training video.

NOTE: To view captions when watching a video, click the "CC" button on the video toolbar and select the desired language (English, Deutsch, Français, Nederlands, Italiano, Español, Português). For optimized settings, click the "Settings..." option, then click the "Background" button and change the foreground color to white and the background colour to black. Click the "+/-" buttons to change the text size.

Tutorial of the month: Working with the Mesh Fill tool by Ariel Garaza Diaz

cbrosius — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Learn how CorelDRAW Master Ariel Garaza Diaz uses the powerful Mesh Fill tool to produce realistic drawings and effects. Very interesting and inspirational!

Click here to read it!

NB: This tutorial is available in 11 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese).

Corel is all about giving users choice

Gerard Metrailler — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:20:00 GMT

As you've probably noticed, big changes are underway in the high-tech industry at large, and more specifically in the graphics software world. Earlier this week, Adobe announced that it will discontinue the boxed version of Creative Suite and move exclusively to a subscription-based model (AKA Creative Cloud). This means that going forward, the only way to keep up-to-date with the latest offering from Adobe will be by paying monthly fees. When you stop paying, your products will stop working. Looking at it from the outside, one could argue that it feels like forcing users down a specific path they might not be ready to go down.

At Corel, we strongly believe in giving users the choice to purchase your software the way you want. For many of you, we know that the preference is to purchase a box or download version of our products in what is called a "perpetual license", i.e. in a way that gives you the right to use the product forever without having to pay anything extra. You then have the choice, if the new features and benefits make sense to you, to purchase and upgrade to a new version.

At the same time, we understand that some of you are looking for the flexibility to rent your software as needed, so you can reduce the capital costs for your businesses and have an operating expense that is much lower in the short term.

There isn't one solution that will work for everyone, and we have different offerings for different products in our portfolio.

You have options!

To make it as easy as possible for you, our professional-level graphics package, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6, is available to purchase as a box, an electronic download, through volume license or by subscription. If you choose to subscribe for no up-front cost, you simply choose a monthly or yearly fee to continue using the software as long as you need it.

There are differences between traditional box or download sales and the subscription model. The traditional software offering, where you buy a box and then wait a few years until the next major version is released to decide if you want to upgrade or not, has limitations when it comes to releasing smaller updates more frequently. Subscription does make it easier for us to deliver more regular updates, but there's still a significant portion of users around the world who aren't ready to rent their software. That's why we've introduced our Membership program.

Not ready for subscription? We have an answer!

When you purchase your box or download version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6, it comes with a Standard Membership at no additional cost. Standard Membership gives you access to the latest performance and stability enhancements, as well as unlimited access to a large content library of over 10,000 clipart images, 1,000 high-resolution stock photos and 1,000 fonts, for example.

For those who want the best of both worlds, we also offer Premium Membership where you get all the benefits of subscription, but you still own a perpetual license of the product.

For a yearly fee, Premium Membership adds to the Standard level by including regular feature updates to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, as well as exclusive high-quality content. In addition, Premium Members automatically get access to the next major version(s) of the suite. Yes, all Premium Members will be amongst the very first to get access to the latest version at no additional cost when Corel officially releases it. In other words, by adding a Premium Membership to your box / download version of CorelDRAW, you have the benefits of what you would get with a subscription (always up-to-date, exclusive content and more) combined with the perpetual usage right of the product you purchased.

What's next?

For the foreseeable future, we will continue to sell the box version of Corel software in stores, through online partners and on our website - www.corel.com. You can also purchase a full download version through our website and through selected channel partners. Both the box and the download version are perpetual licenses, i.e. they will never expire and you can keep using them forever (we do not commit to compatibility with future operating systems or hardware though).

And as stated above, you can add even more benefits to a box / download version by signing up for the CorelDRAW Premium Membership, for which a free trial is available to any Standard Member from within CorelDRAW / Corel PHOTO-PAINT. Alternatively, if you're looking for a cost effective or short-term solution, you can subscribe to CorelDRAW on an annual or monthly basis (subscriptions are available from Corel or selected resellers). The choice is yours!

Give us a try!

If subscribing to software from Adobe is not your preferred choice, don't cloud your judgment... give CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 a try. We do offer a 30-day free trial version, which includes extensive learning materials, and you can even set your workspace to the Illustrator mode to feel more at home.

Happy CorelDRAWing!

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6.3 Hot-Fix 1 now available

Gerard Metrailler — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:41:00 GMT

Earlier this morning, we released Hot-Fix 1 for CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6.3, addressing the hottest issues reported since the availability of the third update to X6. Here is a list of what is fixed with this patch:

When you export files to EPS with the Selected only option enabled, multiple pages are created in the exported file.

CorelDRAW stops responding when you skew linked groups together with other selected objects.

Some effects cannot be applied to vector objects.

The Alt key cannot be used for drawing arcs with the Polyline tool in a customized workspace that contains custom keyboard shortcuts.

CorelDRAW stops responding when opening files that contain cloned text.

Some files print additional blank plates.

When you work with text in Corel PHOTO-PAINT, the Text anti-aliasing control reverts to Soft.

As always, this update is available from www.corel.com/support and you will be automatically notified through an in-product message that this hot-fix is available in the next few days. You can always go to the Help menu in CorelDRAW or Corel PHOTO-PAINT and select "Check for update" to get it sooner.

Reminder: don't miss the free webinar of the month!

cbrosius — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Corel® PHOTO-PAINT^TM X6 - Working with Lenses, Effect Brushes and Special Effects filters

In addition to the extensive range of tools for correcting and enhancing images, Corel PHOTO-PAINT X6 also provides a whole collection of creative lenses and special effects. In this training session, CorelDRAW Specialist and Trainer Suzanne Smith will cover the following topics:
- The differences between using Lenses, the Effect tool and the Special Effects filters,
- How to apply effects to whole images and to selected areas by using Masks,
- How mixing and matching lenses and changing their stacking order creates stunning and surprising effects.

Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 12:00 - 1 p.m. EDT (5:00 - 6:00pm BST).

Click here to register!

Adobe offer only Adobe Creative Cloud with no alternative – while COREL like to give choices to its users

Stefan Lindblad | Illustrator Blog — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:58:17 GMT

Adobe has now decided to completely stop offering so-called “perpetual license” – traditional DVD box software licenses. In other words, Adobe completely stops selling DVD boxes with physical DVDs with applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. – stuff you can physically hold in your hand and thereby Adobe basically force their users to only [...]...(read more)

Tip of the week: Working with linked frames

cbrosius — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Let's say you have three text frames that are linked as Text1 > Text2 > Text3. Now if you change the formatting of the Text2, by default CorelDRAW® will only apply the formatting to Frame 2 and Frame 3. Frame 1 will be not affected. You can change this behavior so that any change in formatting to any frame will be applied to all linked frames instead. Click Tools > Options > Workspace > Text > Paragraph Text Frames, and then enable the all linked frames option.

Tip provided by Pratik Shah, CorelDRAW Master, Graphic Designer & Trainer.

Note: This tip is available in 3 languages (English, French and German).

5 Enhanced Downloads on Shutterstock:)

Anastasiia Ku — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:02:50 GMT

Wow! Never happened in that quantity before:) (...)Read the rest of 5 Enhanced Downloads on Shutterstock:) (69 words) © Anastasiia Kucherenko for Anastasiia Ku, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Post tags: enhanced, happy, shutterstock...(read more)

The recorded session of Ariel Garaza Díaz’s webinar in Spanish about Mesh Fills is now available!

cbrosius — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

En este Seminario Web, Ariel Garaza Díaz, Maestro de CorelDRAW, Ilustrador y Diseñador Gráfico, le mostra cómo usar la Herramienta Relleno de Malla llena en CorelDRAW ® Graphics Suite X6. Este seminario cubre:
- Conceptos básicos,
- Personalización de las mallas,
- Adaptar malla a una forma,
- Usar transparencia selectiva en nodos,
- Efectos especiales para diseños.

Ver el seminario.