CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 Guidebook

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Chapter 13: Sign Making

CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite offers tools and features that let you quickly create effective business
signs, banners, vehicle wraps, posters, and more. This chapter introduces you to the most common
tasks in the sign-making industry and provides procedures that let you try out the recommended
features for each task. The tips and techniques in this chapter were provided by Doug Downey, an
experienced sign maker and trainer.

Task Recommended features

Scanning a hand-drawn concept Acquire image command

Setting the dimensions or scale Create a new document dialog box

Ruler settings

Drawing scale

Creating a border Rectangle tool

Boundary command

Envelope tool

Incorporating and creating content WhatTheFont?!™

PowerClip™

Align and distribute dialog box

Contour tool

Bevel effect

Drop shadow tool

Interactive fill tool

Eraser tool

Objects docker

Image Adjustment Lab

Getting client approval Color proof settings docker

PDF export