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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| corel draw 12 object manager | 11/19/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: the object manager docker has disappeared, any ideas how to get it back, it is checked on at the ... A: if the object manager docker is active but you cannot see it it is probably hiding just on the edge ... | ||
| CMYK Publishing Issue | 11/17/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: So, I know we all have these RGB / CMYK issues but I have a question. I design my whole job in Corel ... A: yes I know that this is very frustrating and it seems that no matter how hard you try you can never ... | ||
| fills | 11/16/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: is there a way i can add a zebra fill to the fill and make it look like it should? I know you can ... A: the simplest and easiest way to achieve this is by "Powerclipping" A Power clip is placing ... | ||
| CHISEL OF OBJECT USING CORELDRAW 12 | 11/5/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: I WANT TO COLOUR A STAR, THE LINE DRAWN WAS WITH BEZIER TOOL. I USED INTERACTIVE FILL TOOL TO COLOUR ... A: follow these steps to achieve what I believe to be the simplest way to achieve the desired result. ... | ||
| cdr file save | 10/22/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: coral draw version 15 worked change to version 10 then file size incress why? A: I believe the reason this happens is because when you save to a previous version it also downgrades ... | ||
| Exporting from ACAD to Coreldraw | 10/17/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: I have ACAD 2009 & need to move drawings from ACAD to Coreldraw. I'm not computer intuitive, so pls ... A: as it is my role in life to try and make things as complicated as I can it will be difficult to ... | ||
| Tif files with clipping path imported into CorelDraw problems | 10/7/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: I'm a designer working in Adobe programs. My client is working in CorelDraw. I've designed logos ... A: I apologise in advance for the nerdy two nerdy paragraphs that will follow: ... | ||
| CorelDraw and multilayer tiffs | 9/30/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: I have a multilayer CorelDraw image file that I need to convert either into a tiff or a Photoshop ... A: ok so this is pretty tricky to do as Corel and Adobe dont really communicate well even when not ... | ||
| circles using x5 | 9/24/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: . was wondering if anyone can offer some guidance on drawing a circle. I want this to be a circle ... A: follows the instructions and it should work out: 1. Draw your circle 2. Convert to curves (Ctrl+Q) ... | ||
| ghost outline | 9/22/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: on all my vectors they show a micro small white outline when i use pantone colors even though there ... A: apologies for the late response. I am unaware of what is causing your issues with the ghost outline. ... | ||
| color problem in corel x5 | 9/21/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: Well hi again and thanks for replying! I create the cmyk logo in corel, export it as pdf, in preview ... A: Color Management is a very tricky thing to get it right. In most cases, an image when converted from ... | ||
| slow at copy paste | 9/20/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: when coming out of powerclip or copy paste it takes long time ANSWER: Hi Kamal, Powerclip or ... A: I am unaware of what could be causing this issue and I agree that it would become increasingly ... | ||
| color problem in corel x5 | 9/19/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: Well hi again and thanks for replying! I create the cmyk logo in corel, export it as pdf, in preview ... A: This appears to be a colour management issue. I believe that it could be one of three issues ... | ||
| slow at copy paste | 9/19/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: when coming out of powerclip or copy paste it takes long time A: Powerclip or copying large items requires a large amount of Ram and processing speed. I think that ... | ||
| color problem in corel x5 | 9/17/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: Well hi again and thanks for replying! I create the cmyk logo in corel, export it as pdf, in preview ... A: How about we simply skip exporting and importing back into corel. Since your creating both elements ... | ||
| corel drw 7 | 9/11/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: screen colors on laptop not the same as printed copy. How do I fix this to see the correct color on ... A: A quick nerd description: Your monitor/screen operates with RGB (red,green,blue) Colour mode but ... | ||
| CorelDraw12 fails to launch | 9/3/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: I wiped my computer clean this weekend and reinstalled all of my software. I installed CorelDraw ... A: sheesh, certainly sounds like a wierd problem you have there. I am unsure what is causing this ... | ||
| Regarding corel draw | 8/21/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: Sir, i am using coreldraw since last 5-6 months, whenever i drag circle/text/square anything it ... A: I suspected as much, Corel 11 is a pretty old version and I do recall it happening to me as well. I ... | ||
| Regarding corel draw | 8/21/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: Sir, i am using coreldraw since last 5-6 months, whenever i drag circle/text/square anything it ... A: First of all I need to know what version of Corel Draw that you are using. I am unsure if the ... | ||
| CorelDRAW Select Edition | 8/14/2010 | Elmer |
| Q: this is an old program that I use to make visual schematics for yachts, it still works great and has ... A: There were a few releases since that edition that were plagued with bugs problems. However I can ... | ||
| Image Extension | 5/24/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I am using CDR 12 and would to import the image from another application, Photoshop. Let me know ... A: If you want the "best" quality you must save the image as .tif. This is because a .tif file is saved ... | ||
| CRD cannot open in Windows7 | 5/22/2010 | Ran |
| Q: Saved copy of CorelDraw file in Windows Xp(with Chinese font supported by ChineseStar) cannot open ... A: If you can not install that font, CorelDraw will surely ask you to choose a substitute font when you ... | ||
| problem during save | 5/20/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I am Ramen from INDIA. I am facing a problem while save my artwork in corel. The message box says ... A: I have encountered this same problem myself some years ago, but the problem went away and I don't ... | ||
| missing font in printer dialog box | 5/8/2010 | Ran |
| Q: when i try to print something from coreldraw8, i can see everything fine when i first open the main ... A: Something has mucked up for sure, but I'm not able to say what! I believe the Print properties box ... | ||
| Corel draw 8 | 5/7/2010 | Ran |
| Q: My Corel draw 8 will not work with vista in that the indexer stops as soon as I start the computer ... A: I can vaguely remember the Corel Media Indexer but I never knew what it did and I'm sure you can ... | ||
| Deleting | 5/3/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I am open jpg image in corel 11. Dew to some conditions I require for deleting some part of that ... A: Use rectangle shapes to cover over the old text. Colour the rectangles white and remove their ... | ||
| Burnt look | 4/30/2010 | Ran |
| Q: How can I get the burnt look that is on the attached art? Thanks, Kathy A: I would guess that the fill on the right has started out as a scan of something rough. Creating ... | ||
| Deleting | 4/30/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I am open jpg image in corel 11. Dew to some conditions I require for deleting some part of that ... A: CorelDraw can crop the edges of your .jpg using the Shape Tool. You can not delete parts of an ... | ||
| printer | 4/30/2010 | Ran |
| Q: i want to get exact print of object so how to set printer option i am working on corel draw 14 , i ... A: Your printer is doing its best but producing an error of about 1.8%. I think this is quite good for ... | ||
| Corel X3 Functions | 4/29/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I work in a sign shop using Corel X3 and I'm having problems with running my Mutoh Printer and a ... A: This should not be happening and it is a Windows problem, not CorelDraw. There is no good reason I ... | ||
| Changing the dpi in Corel Draw 12 | 4/28/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I am using Corel Draw 12 to create labels used on plastic containers. The Corel Drawing will be ... A: With respect this sounds like nonsense to me, because changing the halftone angle will not affect ... | ||
| Keyboard Problems | 4/24/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I am now using CDR 12 and having problems with keyboards using. When I open CDR 12 and then use the ... A: It seems that your CDR shortcuts are missing, although with Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X and Ctrl+V these are also ... | ||
| Corel Photo printing very red | 4/23/2010 | Ran |
| Q: When I print from Corel Photo Album 6 or Paint Shop Pro the photos come out very red. Printing on a ... A: Has your Cyan ink tank run out? I can't help further with this one because I don't know either of ... | ||
| Corel files are open to take many times | 4/23/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I am working as a Graphic designer in a Memento production firm. When I open a corel files it takes ... A: It is impossible to diagnose a problem such as this with no information about your PC, your OS, or ... | ||
| Halftone printing | 4/22/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I am using CorelDrawX3 trying to print halftones to a postscript printer. I have changed my lpi and ... A: The setting you want is in the Print dialog under the Postscript tab. Lpi is in there as "Screen ... | ||
| Changing Fonts | 4/20/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I am now using CorelDRAW 12 with Windows HP2003 and having problems with changing fonts. I type ... A: I have no experience with Chinese font files but I would think they work the same as Roman fonts, ... | ||
| gradient | 4/19/2010 | Ran |
| Q: Its me again. I am trying to fade/gradient the attached art so that it resembles the art that is ... A: Select all of the boxes at once and Combine them (Ctrl+L). Then press F11 (Fountain Fill) and choose ... | ||
| reducing image using outline pen | 4/16/2010 | Ran |
| Q: I have a picture that has been made using the outline pen not the contour. How can I prevent the ... A: Sorry ages, I don't work weekends. You need to set the line properties to "scale with image". ... | ||
| gradient fading | 4/15/2010 | Ran |
| Q: Attached is art that requires different gradients inside the skull. How can I achieve this look? ... A: Have a play with the Mesh tool, and note that you can alter the resolution of the mesh from the ... | ||
| gradient fading | 4/15/2010 | Ran |
| Q: Attached is art that requires different gradients inside the skull. How can I achieve this look? A: This type of thing would take me hours to explain - perhaps I could direct you here: ... | ||
Ran
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
My main area of continuous expertise with CorelDraw involves setting press advertisements and I have rarely used it to produce complex drawings. However as director of a small company I have amassed a good deal of background knowledge of computers, various printers and networks over the years. When it comes to problem-solving, I have a long history of having nobody to ask but myself and, lately, the internet!
Experience
About 20 years' experience in daily use, from version 1
Education/Credentials
University educated and over 2 decades of hands-on experience
My first printer was a Star LC10 Colour and I once paid £1745 for an HP Laserjet III.
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