Using CorelDRAW X Special Edition (Special Edition Using) - Softcover

Bain, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789719711 ISBN 13: 9780789719713

Publisher: Que, 1999

Synopsis

A guide for expert users demonstrates CoreDRAW's drawing features, power secrets, bitmap effects, 3D capapbilities, and such interactive tools as perspective drop shadow, contour, and mesh fill

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Review:

Special Edition Using CorelDRAW 9 wastes no time helping the reader get the most from Corel's vector drawing application. The book starts, on the inside front cover, with an quick reference legend pointing to tips and tricks, and the first four pages of the book are a glossy tear-out section of keyboard shortcuts.

The book includes chapters covering what's new in this version, as well as how the interface works and the basics of using the program, but the book really shines when delving into more complex topics. Chapter 17, "Working With Colour Fills", or chapter 21, "Demystifying Lenses and Transparency" are the real standouts. An especially nice touch is the troubleshooting section at the end of each chapter in the book.

Written by an experienced author and illustrator, the 1000+ pages of this volume are well structured and packed with the know-how of someone who uses the program everyday (every two or three pages there is a sidebar with a special tip on the subject at hand). The author's depth of knowledge, the clear examples and illustrations and the overall layout of this book really put it at the top of its category.

This is an outstanding volume for anyone either currently using CorelDRAW or wishing to. It offers chapters on the print engine, including previewing your Postscript documents before sending them off to the printer and provides instruction on customising the interface and keyboard shortcuts for your particular needs.

For the novice or prospective CorelDRAW user, the CD is full of project files from the book, as well as 50 royalty free pictures and a host of other graphics. Additionally, there is a fully working trial version of CorelDRAW 9, good for 30 days after installation, so that those without the program can fully evaluate it before making the investment. --MikeCaputo, amazon.com

About the Author:

Steve Bain is an award-winning technical illustrator, author, and writer. He was one of the first digital artists to use early computer-based illustration and publishing software. Steve served two years on Corels exclusive CorelDRAW feature review panel and has been one of Corel Magazines pioneer writers for more than five years. Steve has written nearly a thousand articles related to illustration, print publishing, online design, and computers. He has also written six other books, including SE Using CorelDRAW 6, Looking Good Online (Ventana), Fundamental Illustrator 7 (Osborne), Fundamental QuarkXPress 4 (Osborne), CorelDRAW 8 Type Techniques, and CorelDRAW 8 Web Techniques (both from a German publisher).

About this edition

• Publisher: Que
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0789719711
• ISBN 13: 9780789719713
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 900