Discover how to properly use connector lines
- [Voiceover] Connector lines,…which are also known as flow lines,…are used in technical drawings…such as diagrams, flow charts, or schematics.…There are three types of connector lines available to you.…There are the straight connector lines,…the right angle connector line,…and the rounded right angle connector line.…Let's start with the straight connector line.…Simply select the tool.…You'll notice that I have nodes…around the perimeter of these objects.…Left click and drag.…It's as simple as that for creating…straight connector lines.…Couldn't be any easier.…The right angle connector line…must be precisely placed…in order to achieve the results you desire.…
And then the rounded connector line…will allow you to create a rounded corner.…Now, one thing that's unique about these connector lines…is that if I was to select the Pick tool,…I can marquis select an area of the flow chart,…and I can move this anywhere I want to on the screen,…and the connector lines will automatically…move along with those.…Yet one more tool that will allow you…
Author
Roger Wambolt
Released
6/6/2016Roger Wambolt, senior product trainer at Corel, eases in with an exploration of the interface and touches on the major players in the toolbox: the Pick, Shape, Crop, Curve, and Interactive tools. Then, once you know how to draw simple lines and shapes, he shows how to group, copy, and adjust objects on your document page. Plus, learn about working with text, using the new Font Manager and the extensive library of fonts in CorelDRAW, adding and editing images, automating tasks with scripts and macros, creating color palettes, and preparing your CorelDRAW projects for print. Roger closes with some tips on customizing the CorelDRAW interface to be more productive and create your designs in fewer steps.
- Locating the toolbar and toolbox
- Understanding dockers
- Using rulers, grids, and guidelines
- Starting with a template
- Using the tools: Shape, Crop, Curve, and many more
- Working with fonts
- Manipulating objects
- Importing and editing bitmap images
- Being more productive with scripts and macros
- Creating color palettes
- Printing CorelDRAW projects
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Q: This course was updated on 06/22/2018. What changed?
A: New videos were added that cover getting started, Live Sketch and the stylus, node editing enhancements, adding impact to a design, outlines and corner control, useful tools, and exporting and sharing workspaces.
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Introduction
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Welcome58s
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1. The Welcome Screen
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2. The Interface
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Touring the interface3m 35s
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Understanding dockers4m 35s
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3. Getting Started
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Setting up the page2m 32s
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Starting with a template2m 53s
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Understanding file formats2m 24s
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4. The Toolbox
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Using the Pick tool7m 5s
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Using the Shape edit flyout4m 45s
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Exploring the Curve flyout6m 45s
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Creating a basic shape5m 39s
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Dealing with dimension lines3m 25s
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Other interactive tools7m 44s
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5. Working with Fonts
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Understanding font types1m 45s
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Installing fonts1m 47s
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Corel Font Manager4m 5s
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Using WhatTheFont?!1m 14s
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Types of text2m 55s
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Creating layouts3m 25s
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Working with tables2m 59s
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6. Working with Objects
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Grouping and ungrouping2m 9s
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7. Working with Bitmaps
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Importing bitmaps2m 1s
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PowerTRACE5m 41s
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Working with PhotoZoom Pro2m 20s
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Exporting web graphics5m 21s
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8. Useful Tools
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Working with PowerClips3m 26s
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Using Find and Replace2m 11s
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Exploring CorelCONNECT4m 28s
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Examining scripts and macros4m 37s
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Publishing to PDF2m 42s
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Object styles2m 3s
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9. Understanding Color
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Discovering color palettes2m 23s
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Creating a color palette1m 10s
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10. Printing
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Discovering the print dialog5m 41s
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Working with print merge11m 35s
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Solution: Print merge3m 29s
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11. Workspace Customization
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Changing the appearance4m 32s
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Conclusion
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Next Steps32s
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