CorelDRAW® X4: The Official Guide

by Bouton, Gary David

• ISBN13: 9780071545709
• ISBN10: 0071545700
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-18
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

The only Corel-authorized reference to the powerful graphics tool used by millions Written by an award-winning CorelDRAW illustrator, this guide explains how to create compelling graphics and vector animations for print and the Web using the latest version of CorelDRAW. You will find hundreds of expert tips and techniques that show how to take full advantage of all the unique features this powerful application has to offer. CorelDRAW: The Official Guide uses screenshots, drawings, and step-by-step explanations to show you how to draw shapes, work with text, add color and effects, create animations, and much more. All of the new and improved capabilities of the software are covered in full detail. The book includes a full-color section showcasing the extraordinary results of various effects, an eight-page tear-out of useful shortcuts, and trial software on CD-ROM. This is a must-have resource for anyone wanting to create stunning artwork with CorelDRAW.

Author Biography

Steve Bain has produced hundreds of expert design and illustration workshops, is a regular contributor to www.design.com, and has served on the CorelDRAW feature review board for Corel Corporation.

Table of Contents

CorelDRAW X4 Quick Start Guide
What's New in CorelDRAW X4?	p. 3
Exploring Your Workspace	p. 17
Examining the Palettes, Cruising the Menus	p. 37
The X4 Test Drive	p. 71
Getting Started with CorelDRAW X4
Working with Single- and Multi-Page Documents	p. 97
Measuring and Drawing Helpers	p. 117
Views, Zooming, Navigating Your Work	p. 149
Moving, Scaling, Rotating: Basic Transformations	p. 167
Working with Object Tools
Creating Basic Shapes	p. 191
Using the Pen Tools	p. 217
Editing Objects	p. 251
Arranging and Organizing Objects	p. 275
Working with Text
Typography Rules and Conventions	p. 321
Working with Text	p. 345
Creating Your Own Font	p. 381
Getting Your Words Perfect	p. 407
Attributes for Objects and Lines
Filling Objects	p. 437
Outline Attributes	p. 471
Digital Color Theory Put to Practice	p. 491
Creating Special Effects
Envelope and Distortion Effects	p. 525
Blends and Contours	p. 551
Lens Effects and Transparency	p. 589
Embellishments: Bevels, PowerClips, and Shadows	p. 623
Creating the Illusion of 3D Objects
Working with Perspective	p. 653
Extruding Objects	p. 667
Thinking Outside the (Tool)Box
Bitmap Boot Camp: Working with Photographs	p. 697
Image-ination: Advanced Photography Techniques	p. 723
Printing: Professional Output	p. 753
Basic HTML Page Layout and Publishing	p. 795
Automating Tasks and Visual Basic for Applications	p. 827
Appendix: Shortcut Keys	p. 855
Index	p. 865
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