If you see this error....

If you see this error like I did in the dialog below... especially when running CorelDRAW after a Windows update - you may be able to fix with this file.

 

Download, and extract all files to desktop, and read instructions inside.

This file installs interface components that some macro authors use. If you don't have any problems... then don't use it. :-)

Centerlines...

while our software packages listed below has features for this:

ecut

rStones

LEDtool

My suggestion is to always draw lines manually, for the most control and the most refined curves. How do I do it? This technique.

The software listed above depends node positions for spacing calculations.

Also notice how I didn't terminate the part of the P. If you're serious about laying out LED's or rhinestones, this is the pro way to do it. I didn't terminate certain ends on the shoe either.

Internal Imposition with Monstermerge

One of the incredible features of the monstermerge macro is surely the imposition section. I think it's an awesome value in it's own right.

The history: The main reason it exists was so that we could preserve hyperlinks in exported PDF files (interactive catalogs specifically). The reason is that only Corel's internal PDF engine can embed html links.

While you can see some hyperlink and bookmark options in CorelDRAW's print engine?

I've never gotten them to work. From X3-X6. Today I looked at the raw Postscript Code, and see no evidence of my links in there either. This is why is seems only Corel's PDF engine will work.

Anyway, there are other practical requirements for internal imposing. Such as laying out decals etc.

While Monstermerge's imposition isn't able to do internal booklet imposing or work-and-turn/work-and-tumble scenarios, it can tile existing CorelDRAW pages into strips on a new and highly flexible sheet size of your choice. It's possible to tile from top to bottom on a press sheet (in addition to the default of left to right).

The speed is insanely fast. Here's 4,000 pages of a simple decal, imposed right inside Draw. 4000 pages imposed down to 38 pages.. in 3 seconds. THAT's what I'm talkin' about! :-)

Select Same macro updated for X6 (32 and 64 bit)

This is very likely the most popular macro in the history of CorelDRAW: Select Same 2

There was a bug with form (dialog) position in X6 - Shelby fixed it. Now it opens in the same position was when it was last used.

If you find it useful, please consider supporting us to help ensure this and other macros continue to exist, and that future ones are created. Thanks!

CADTool4 is updated for X6.

Note for past customers: your previously issued key must be entered again for X6 installs... find your system key we emailed before for your specific system.

Or use another key. We issue 3 keys for each sale.

In addition to working in X6, here is a new feature for subpath length.

CADtool4 product page

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Letters such as the following are very nice to receive! Thanks!

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Every time I read one of your posts, I learn something new that helps me make more attractive greeting cards and calendars for my friends and family, or helps me make more effective flyers and posters for the library where I work.  Your instructions are clear, simple and easy to apply to the next project. 

 

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Creating a fire animation in Photo-PAINT

I've used the GIF animation component of Photo-PAINT for quite some time. It's a bit mystifying at first. The following sample was created in Photo-PAINT X6, primarily using the Smear Tool.

One of the best things you can do to stay same is to assign some hotkeys to rewind or advance single frames. I use the page up and page down keys for that. Seems sensible! :-)