CorelDRAW 10 for Windows and MacIntosh

Phyllis Davis, Steven A. Schwartz

246 pages, parution le 05/02/2002

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Résumé

With its latest release, CorelDraw 10 continues to be a powerhouse program for illustration, layout, image editing, paint and animation. CorelDraw 10 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide provides the most practical approach for learning the software and will have users creating dynamic documents for print or for the Web in no time. The book consists of concise, clearly tabbed sections, each of which builds on previously discussed topics. Coverage begins by introducing the program's basic elements, then progresses to more advanced topics such as special effects and printing. With its step-by-step instructions and numerous screen shots, new users will be up and drawing right away. At the same time, more experienced users will find this Visual QuickStart a handy reference guide to learning the latest features and discovering new techniques for creating dazzling effects.

Contents

Chapter 1: The Basics
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Objects vs. Bitmaps
What's New in Version 10?
CorelDraw 10 in a Nutshell
The CorelDraw 10 Interface
CorelDraw 10 Controls
Working with Menus
Working with Toolbars
Using the Zoom Tool
Using the Pan Tool
Working with Dockers
Getting Help
Terms You Should Know

Chapter 2: Start-up and File Handling
Launching CorelDraw
Creating a New Document
Opening Documents
Importing Graphics and Text
Saving Drawings
Making Backup Files
Exporting Drawings
Window Management
Closing Documents
Quitting CorelDraw

Chapter 3: Rectangles and Ellipses
Drawing a Rectangle
Creating a Rounded Rectangle
Working with Ellipses

Chapter 4: Select, Move, Copy, and Size
Selecting Objects
Moving Objects
Copying Objects
Resizing Objects
Deleting Objects

Chapter 5: Complex Shapes
Polygons and Stars
Creating Spirals
Drawing Grids
Drawing Perfect Shapes

Chapter 6: Nodes and Paths
Three Types of Nodes
Converting an Object to Curves
Working with Nodes

Chapter 7: Lines and Curves
Using the Freehand Tool
Using the Bézier Tool
Setting Line Properties
Adding Arrowheads
Calligraphic Lines
Cutting Objects Apart
Using the Eraser Tool
The Artistic Media Tool

Chapter 8: Page and Document Setup
Setting Page Size and Orientation
Setting a Page Background
Adding Pages
Deleting Pages
Document Navigation
Viewing Document Info

Chapter 9: Tools for Precision
Working with the Rulers
Setting the Unit of Measure
Using Guidelines
Using Grids
Using the Status Bar
Aligning Objects

Chapter 10: Color and Fills
Solid Color Fills and Outlines
Using Color Palettes
Using the Eyedropper and Paintbucket
Color Management
Creating Fountain Fills
Adding Patterns to Objects
Adding a Texture Fill
Interactive Mesh Fill Tool

Chapter 11: Working with Text
Adding Text to a Document
Formatting Text
Importing Text
Text Layout
Embellishing Text

Chapter 12: Text Special Effects
Skewing and Rotating Text
Creating Drop Shadows
Fitting Text to a Path
Extruding Text
The Neon Effect

Chapter 13: Stacking and Layers
Changing the Stacking Order
Working with Layers

Chapter 14: Object Arrangement
Grouping Objects
Locking Objects
Combining and Breaking Objects Apart
Transforming Objects
Shaping Objects

Chapter 15: Special Effects
Using Envelopes
Using Blends
Adding Perspective
Creating Shadowed Objects
The PowerClip Command
The Interactive Transparency Tool
Interactive Distortion Tool
The Interactive Contour Tool
The Lens Docker

Chapter 16: Symbols, Clip Art, & Bitmaps
Working with Symbols
Using the Scrapbook Docker
Working with Bitmap Images
Acquiring Images

Chapter 17: CorelDraw and the Web
World Wide Web Terms
CorelDraw Web Settings
Adding a Page Background
Naming a Web Page
Adding Text to a Web Page
Adding Graphics to a Page
Hyperlinks and Bookmarks
Converting Documents to Web Pages

Chapter 18: Printing
Basic Printing
Printing Oversized Drawings
Alternate Printers and Paper Options
Using a Service Bureau
Preflight and Print Preview
Creating a PDF File

Appendix A: CorelDraw Components
Installed Programs and Other Items
Additional Utilities
Images and Fonts

Index

L'auteur - Phyllis Davis

Phyllis Davis is a writer, graphics and Web designer, teacher, and graphics software expert. Her professional design credits include many books, fine art posters, and advertisements. In addition to being co-author of Photoshop CS for Dummies, Phyllis is also the author of The GIMP: Visual QuickStart Guide (Peachpit Press), CorelDraw: Visual QuickStart Guide (Peachpit Press), and many other highly regarded books about graphic and photo-manipulation software. When she isn't writing and designing books and creating Web sites, Phyllis can be found developing and teaching computer courses, digging in her garden with her husband, Harold, and playing with her wonderful boys, Julian and Nicholas.

L'auteur - Steven A. Schwartz

Steven A. Schwartz has been a computer-industry writer since 1978, in which time he has written 40 books and has published hundreds of feature articles and reviews for a variety of computer magazines. Steve lives in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Dr. Steven A.Schwartz écrit à propos de l'industrie de l'informatique depuis vingt ans. Il est l'auteur de plus de quarante ouvrages conernant les logiciels bureautiques, Internet et les jeux. Ancien directeur de support technique et rédacteur en chef d'un magazine, Steven parvient mieux que quiconque à expliquer les techniques informatiques d'une façon simple et directe. Il écrit actuellement pour les magazines Macworld et PC World Online.

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Éditeur(s)	Peachpit Press
Auteur(s)	Phyllis Davis, Steven A. Schwartz
Parution	05/02/2002
Nb. de pages	246
Format	17,6 x 22,8
Couverture	Broché
Poids	405g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780201773514
ISBN13	978-0-201-77351-4

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