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Computers and Software => Computers and Software - General => Topic started by: sportsshoppe on August 27, 2012, 03:28:21 PM
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How in the heck can I get my outline macro to stay at the bottom..... I have it like that on CDR4 but cannot for the world get it to stay or even go to the bottom and stay there. Still learning the ends and out of 6. Thks
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idk , i guess your the only one that has x6
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I think You have to put it in you GSM folder then go to macros add it and I thought just pull it to the tray / tool bar. What's your outline macro do?
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Sweets I thought the same thing but it does not work....and jason I guess I am the first Woo hoooooo!!!!
I will figure it out and then post back..Thks
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Sweets I thought the same thing but it does not work....and jason I guess I am the first Woo hoooooo!!!!
I will figure it out and then post back..Thks
If I hadn't hesitated when they knocked $50 off, I'd be an owner as well. Now, I'm stalling, waiting for another shot at $149 upgrade.
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Frog it is really a nice upgrade from X4 I skipped X5 and sounds like I am glad I did. I did get the 64 bit and wow is it quick. One of the greatest upgrades I have found is the scan mode or trace mode, it is awesome! Sooooo much ahead of the X4. I am still switching over the files from the other computer but I am getting closer everyday. The new smear tool is a new thing also and you can really manipalate the art a lot like in PS.
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Frog it is really a nice upgrade from X4 I skipped X5 and sounds like I am glad I did. I did get the 64 bit and wow is it quick. One of the greatest upgrades I have found is the scan mode or trace mode, it is awesome! Sooooo much ahead of the X4. I am still switching over the files from the other computer but I am getting closer everyday. The new smear tool is a new thing also and you can really manipalate the art a lot like in PS.
i guess you wont need me anymore... :-X
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Yes the trace really is an upgrade in X6! I'm still finding new toys in there. I just have the regular outline button in the bottom right, so I can't help you with your macro.
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have you looked here yet?
http://coreldraw.com/media/p/13853.aspx (http://coreldraw.com/media/p/13853.aspx)
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Jason I will always need you ;D
I am guessing what I am calling a macro may be wrong, In 4 all I had to do is get the flyout of the outline box to open and then catch a corner and drag it to the bottom of the page and it stayed there. In X6 it does not work that way not sure why but it does not. Would that be called a macro if it is just moved to the bottom of the workspace?
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what the hell is a outline macro??
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jason I told you I had named it wrong......... heck all i want to do is move my outline tool to the bottom of the workspace!!!
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can you show me a screen shot, for the life of me i have no idea what your talking about? freehand, bezier, outline pen or what??
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I am lost as to what he is referring to as well.
Maybe drag what ever it is then I believe I am working off memory you can right click and lock a tool bar in its position. But nothing will ever stay the way you want unless you first customize and then save settings as default, doing that retains the customization you did and implements them for every document you open.
Word of advice never open some one else's Corel file always always import them.
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Ok how the heck do you take a screen shot???? It is on the left side above the fill tool an below the eyedroper tool
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I assume you are talking about one of the line tools. freehand/bezier/2 point etc.
To be able to move any of these tools you have to first open customization, then you have to be in the commands section. at this point it will allow you to move items willy nilly, then you must hit OK when closing the customization window. Then to keep this as default for all documents you have to select "save settings as default" under the tools menu.
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screen shot:hit the print screen button on the top of your key board and then paste it into coreldraw and export as a jpg....duh!..:)
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First screen shot I am poitning to the freehand tool and fly out, confirm that is what you are talking about.
Second screen shot is showing what you need to do to be able to move tool bars and commands, notice in the customization window I am in the commands section.
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I got it but did not notice I now have 3 outline pens on the bottom of page lmao... them is some nice screen shots ink, and jason i have no screen shot on my keyboard :( at least i do not think so it may be known as another name like F3 or F10 or something. I don't have a fancy keyboard still working with fancy program that i am still working on. Thanks
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see below or I should say above on your key board
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Hard LOL
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I think I got it not as nice as yours but ya can get the just. Dang that looks good lol. But this is what I am talking about, on CD 4 it was at the bottom and until you helped me with the commands I could not get it down. Now I am getting somewhere! Thks again
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In my screen shot my Corel is not customized yet but when I get around to it I remove everything from that section I never ever use I also seperate a lot of the tools from their flyouts, I prefer direct selecting the tool I want versus waiting on a fly out.
Also lets say you want the outline width command available while text is selected (it is not by default) you need to have actual text selected when in the commands section of customization find the outline width command and drag on to the tool bar, now that command is available while text is selected, this process is necessary for everything that has unique tool bars.
P.S. after you get everything the way you like export that work space as a back up.
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Thks Inkman, good information
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FYI, Talked to Tom with Advanced Artist and found out how to move tools (OL) to where you want them. Go to top of of corel page and right click where it is blank and unclick Lock Toolbar and that is it. To Simple huh? Man I feel stupid :(
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I mentioned that in my first post
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You did Ink..... I think I was toooo upset to gather what you were saying... Thks
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I'm considering getting X6 to run on my Mac (in Fusion) so I can check some of the advanced artist stuff, but after looking over this thread, I'm not so sure, it looks like a cluster you know what to me. Why is there an outline "tool", can't you just select an object and outline it? Or are just saying the same thing in different languages? I've been an Illustrator user since the beginning (Illustrator 88) and I'm pretty comfortable there, and I haven't received a CD file in over 2 years from a customer. However, I would like to investigate the new toy from Advanced Artist... any suggestions, or advice, maybe from someone who works in both Illy and CD?
Steve
I'm not trying to hijack the thread, honest...
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I'm considering getting X6 to run on my Mac (in Fusion) so I can check some of the advanced artist stuff, but after looking over this thread, I'm not so sure, it looks like a cluster you know what to me. Why is there an outline "tool", can't you just select an object and outline it? Or are just saying the same thing in different languages? I've been an Illustrator user since the beginning (Illustrator 88) and I'm pretty comfortable there, and I haven't received a CD file in over 2 years from a customer. However, I would like to investigate the new toy from Advanced Artist... any suggestions, or advice, maybe from someone who works in both Illy and CD?
Steve
I'm not trying to hijack the thread, honest...
I would feel the sam way about going to a Mac and using Illy.... There will be a learning curve but there seems to be so many more programs that you can purchase for Corel to help with seps. Now if you have some really high end art there is some good artist here to help with that but most of what I do does not require the super high end work like blue moon does. As for Advanced Artist programs, they save me hours of seperating and with Corel X6 I have many more tools at my hands and am learning each of them slowly while still working in X4.. As for the outlines I like to have them close for my overlap on spot colors, some use contour but I prefer O/L when it will not change the effect of an object like a star or something. A/Artist really has some cool stuff and there customer support is second to none. Good Luck with choice...!!
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I'm considering getting X6 to run on my Mac (in Fusion) so I can check some of the advanced artist stuff, but after looking over this thread, I'm not so sure, it looks like a cluster you know what to me. Why is there an outline "tool", can't you just select an object and outline it? Or are just saying the same thing in different languages? I've been an Illustrator user since the beginning (Illustrator 88) and I'm pretty comfortable there, and I haven't received a CD file in over 2 years from a customer. However, I would like to investigate the new toy from Advanced Artist... any suggestions, or advice, maybe from someone who works in both Illy and CD?
Steve
I'm not trying to hijack the thread, honest...
I think you are confusing something for what it is not. Sportsshoppe initially called it outline tool, in reality it is not that nor does anything called an out line tool exist. What he is talking about is the exact same tools illy or even PS has, free hand tool, bezier etc.
As for actually out lining an object it is easier than you think, simply have an object selected and right click on any color in the well to apply that color as an out line or right click on the no color box and that will remove the outline. After all this there is obviously out line properties just as in any other graphic software.
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Actually when you run the cursor over it..... it calls it a Outline Pen
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You are correct sir I just checked that my self. But it is a gaffe by Corel, calling it outline Pen but then the description explains it is out line properties is incorrect to do by Corel. Implying out line Pen makes it seem like an actual tool when it is only the properties.
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And you too are correct sir.... by it not being a pen at all and yes being properties. But whatever we decide to call it I really like mine at the bottom lol.
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Just a tip I use the F12 key to bring up my out line properties its really quick and less fussing around required, sadly tho on my new Mac I no longer have that option i will have to either dock it or reassign a key for it.
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good tip I tried and it worked like a charm thanks
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I'm considering getting X6 to run on my Mac (in Fusion) so I can check some of the advanced artist stuff, but after looking over this thread, I'm not so sure, it looks like a cluster you know what to me. Why is there an outline "tool", can't you just select an object and outline it? Or are just saying the same thing in different languages? I've been an Illustrator user since the beginning (Illustrator 88) and I'm pretty comfortable there, and I haven't received a CD file in over 2 years from a customer. However, I would like to investigate the new toy from Advanced Artist... any suggestions, or advice, maybe from someone who works in both Illy and CD?
Steve
I'm not trying to hijack the thread, honest...
I started with illy but after so many feedback on corel i decided to take the plunge three years ago
once you become familiar with corel terminology is a great tool
there`s also all kind of tuts, add ons gear towars screen printers
just my 2 cents
Gabe
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Well, my copy of CD is on the way, so we'll see... I suppose it will just be learning Corel's terminology, I imagine the tools are quite similar. We like to say, "Those French people have a different word for everything!"
Steve
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I've always wondered how they refer to a kiss involving tongues. :-* :P
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Well, my copy of CD is on the way, so we'll see... I suppose it will just be learning Corel's terminology, I imagine the tools are quite similar. We like to say, "Those French people have a different word for everything!"
Steve
If I can be of any assistance drop me a line... I am not the sharpest knife in the kitchen drawer but I will share my knowledge with it. Did you get the 64 bit version?
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D-oh! not sure, but I think the 32. I'll know for sure when it shows up on Tuesday.
Steve