Corel Corel Draw - 10 User Guide

PART I

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CHAPTER 1

Installing CorelDRAW andInstalling CorelDRAW and
Finding HelpFinding Help

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4 CorelDRAW 10: The Official Guide

hether you’re a new CorelDRAW user or a longtime fan, you’re likely to

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term graphics suite has become somewhat overused in the graphics industry; but
in the case of CorelDRAW, the term fits perfectly. In addition to the legendary
vector editor and page layout program, the CorelDRAW 10 suite also includes
Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Corel R.A.V.E., Corel CAPTURE, Corel TEXTURE,
Corel TEXTURE BATCHER, Corel TRACE, Corel BARCODE WIZARD,
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications 6.2 (an optional programming tool used
to extend and automate features in CorelDRAW), Bitstream Font Navigator 4.0,
and Canto Cumulus LE 5.0.

As you proceed through the installation process, you may install the entire suite of
programs, or conserve disk space by installing only those programs and features
that you require. Should you ever need to update your installation in the future,
insert the CD-ROM, and the Setup Wizard will walk you through the process of
adding or removing programs and features to suit your individual needs.

find CorelDRAW 10 to be a powerful, feature-packed graphics suite. The

Before You Install

If you’re new to CorelDRAW, you may find the installation procedure to be a
refreshing change from that of typical new programs. Corel’s Setup Wizard
enables you to have complete control over the entire installation process. You
choose which programs you want to install and which features of those programs
you want to install, while the Setup Wizard keeps you constantly updated on the
amount of disk space that your options will require.

The most important things to consider before you install are whether you’d
like to go with a full installation of all programs (definitely the best option if
you have the disk space) and whether your system has sufficient resources for
a complete installation.

Windows Requirements

Corel recommends the bulleted items in the following list as minimum
requirements for installing CorelDRAW 10.

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Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000

CorelDRAW 10 is also available for the Macintosh OS. The Windows
and Macintosh versions are sold in separate packaging.

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64MB RAM (128MB recommended) This may be a somewhat

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conservative estimate as to the amount of RAM you’ll need, depending
upon how you plan to use CorelDRAW. If you’re going to be making Web
graphics in CorelDRAW, or scanning and retouching photographs in Corel
PHOTO-PAINT, 64MB of RAM may be fine. As you probably already
know, if you plan to do high-resolution print work in CorelDRAW or video
editing in Corel PHOTO-PAINT, you’ll need 128MB or more RAM.

Pentium 200 processor When dealing with processors and graphics, the

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more processor speed you have, the smoother things will run. AMD and
Cyrix chip users will be happy to know that there are no known issues of
CorelDRAW 10 running improperly on non-Pentium systems.

2X CD-ROM drive Actually, a 1X CD-ROM drive would probably still

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work, but the installation process would be slowed down. In general, a
16X (or faster) CD-ROM will make for a smoother installation.

■ Mouse or tablet Of course, a drawing tablet is not required, but it can

make a nice option.

■ SVGA display Although it’s not a requirement, a video card with 8MB

or more video RAM is always a plus when working with graphics.

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■ Minimum 128MB hard disk space The hard disk space needed can vary

widely, depending upon which programs you plan to install. A typical
installation takes up about 300 MB of disk space. If you’re installing the
entire CorelDRAW suite with all options, you’ll need 400MB of disk
space. The amount of additional space that you’ll need for the Windows
swap file will vary depending on how you use CorelDRAW. In general,
you’ll want at least 64MB to 128MB of free space available after
installation. The need for additional free space will be lowest for Web
imaging and typical desktop publishing, and much higher for high­resolution printing and for video editing.

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Optional 28.8 or higher modem Although a modem isn’t an official option,
it’s one you may want to consider.With the release of CorelDRAW 10, and
in particular with the introduction of Corel R.A.V.E. to the CorelDRAW
suite, Corel has leapt ahead of the competition in terms of providing a fully
Web-capable graphics creation and editing environment.

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Registering Your Software

Registering your software is an essential step for receiving technical support and
for being kept advised of program upgrades. Should patches or bug fixes be
required, Corel will notify you of their availability and make them available via
free downloads from the Internet and nominally priced CD-ROMs.

You’ll be prompted near the end of the installation process to register your
new software. Online registration via the registration Web site is the fastest and
easiest registration method. However, if you’d prefer to mail in your registration,
you may use the postcard included with CorelDRAW. You may also print your
registration form and fax it to Corel.

Slipping in the Disc

To begin installing CorelDRAW 10, just place the CD in your CD-ROM drive. On
most systems, the CD will begin running the Setup Wizard automatically. You’ll
have eight options when the wizard begins (see Figure 1-1).

■ Install CorelDRAW 10, Corel PHOTO-PAINT 10, and Corel R.A.V.E 1.0

The way this is worded implies that it can only be used to install the three
listed programs. Actually, this option is the correct one to choose to install
CorelDRAW, and any or all of the other Corel programs on the CD. Unless
you want to install one of the non-Corel programs (such as the Acrobat
reader), this is the option you should select.

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Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 Setup This option installs Acrobat, an
optional program used to view items such as tutorials or manuals that may
be found on the CorelDRAW CDs. Adobe Acrobat files may be identified
by the .PDF file extension.

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Quicktime 4.1.2 This option installs Apple’s Quicktime software for
Windows. By default, Corel R.A.V.E. exports animation in the Flash, GIF,
and AVI formats; and Corel PHOTO-PAINT exports in the GIF and AVI
formats. Installing Quicktime enables the additional option of exporting
Quicktime movies from both Corel R.A.V.E. and Corel PHOTO-PAINT.

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Canto Cumulus Desktop 5 LE This option installs Canto Cumulus, an
optional program used to catalog your digital media (such as images, page
layouts, and videos) into a convenient searchable database.

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Macromedia Flash Player 5 Plug-in for Netscape Navigator and Microsoft
Internet Explorer If you use a Web browser, it’s very likely that you

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FIGURE 1-1 Main installation screen for CorelDRAW 10

already have the Macromedia Flash plug-in installed. (It’s currently
installed on over 90 percent of all Web browsers.) If you’d like to ensure
that you have the latest version of the Flash plug-in installed, you may
select this option. The Flash plug-in may be installed for Microsoft Internet
Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

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AGFAnet Print Service Software You may find this option to be
particularly useful if you own a digital camera. The AGFAnet software
uses your Internet connection to locate a nearby photo processing bureau,
transfer your images to the bureau, arrange payment, and have finished
prints delivered to your door.

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Release Notes This option opens CorelDRAW’s release notes in your
default Web browser. Since the release notes file is stored on the CD, you
do not have to be connected to the Internet to view the release notes.

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EXIT This option exits the Setup Wizard.