Corel Photo Paint - X7 Operation Manual

User Guide

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Corel® PHOTO-PAINT™ X7 User Guide

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Contents

Getting started...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite...................................................................................................................................................... 3

System requirements.........................................................................................................................................................................3

Preparing for installation.................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite applications............................................................................................................................. 4

Installation options........................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Modifying and repairing installations................................................................................................................................................6

Uninstalling CorelDRAW Graphics Suite............................................................................................................................................ 6

Frequently Asked Questions..............................................................................................................................................................6

Corel memberships and services............................................................................................................................................................. 9

CorelDRAW memberships................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Using your account........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Updating Corel products................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Corel Support Services.................................................................................................................................................................... 10

About Corel....................................................................................................................................................................................11

What’s new in CorelDRAWGraphics SuiteX7?.................................................................................................................................... 13

Get up and running easily..............................................................................................................................................................13

Work faster and more efficiently.................................................................................................................................................... 16

Design with creativity and confidence............................................................................................................................................ 20

Share and expand your experience................................................................................................................................................. 24

Finding out what was new in previous versions............................................................................................................................. 25

Learning resources................................................................................................................................................................................27

Getting help................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Using the Help and tooltips........................................................................................................................................................... 28

Quick Start Guide........................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Insights from the Experts................................................................................................................................................................29

Video learning resources.................................................................................................................................................................29

Using Hints.....................................................................................................................................................................................30

Welcome screen............................................................................................................................................................................. 30

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Tips and Tricks................................................................................................................................................................................31

Macro programming guide............................................................................................................................................................ 31

Network deployment guide............................................................................................................................................................ 31

Web-based resources......................................................................................................................................................................31

Customized training and integration resources...............................................................................................................................32

Starting and setting up........................................................................................................................................................................ 33

Starting and quitting Corel PHOTO-PAINT...................................................................................................................................... 33

Changing languages....................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Changing startup settings...............................................................................................................................................................34

Corel PHOTO-PAINT workspace tour..................................................................................................................................................... 35

Corel PHOTO-PAINT terms.............................................................................................................................................................. 35

Corel PHOTO-PAINT application window........................................................................................................................................ 36

Choosing a workspace....................................................................................................................................................................38

Toolbars..........................................................................................................................................................................................39

Toolbox...........................................................................................................................................................................................41

Property bar....................................................................................................................................................................................48

Dockers...........................................................................................................................................................................................48

Color palette...................................................................................................................................................................................50

Status bar.......................................................................................................................................................................................50

Setting options..................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Changing workspace options..........................................................................................................................................................51

Disabling warning messages...........................................................................................................................................................52

Bringing images into Corel PHOTO-PAINT.............................................................................................................................................53

Opening images............................................................................................................................................................................. 53

Importing files................................................................................................................................................................................ 54

Scanning images............................................................................................................................................................................ 57

Creating images..............................................................................................................................................................................57

Working with multiple images........................................................................................................................................................59

Working with vector graphics.........................................................................................................................................................59

Displaying images and image information............................................................................................................................................61

Viewing images.............................................................................................................................................................................. 61

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Zooming.........................................................................................................................................................................................63

Viewing image information............................................................................................................................................................ 64

Refreshing the image window........................................................................................................................................................ 64

Detecting and embedding Digimarc watermarks............................................................................................................................ 65

Using the guidelines, grid, and rulers................................................................................................................................................... 67

Setting up guidelines......................................................................................................................................................................67

Setting up the grid.........................................................................................................................................................................70

Setting up the rulers...................................................................................................................................................................... 71

Undoing, redoing, repeating, and fading actions................................................................................................................................. 75

Undoing and redoing actions......................................................................................................................................................... 75

Reverting to an earlier image state................................................................................................................................................. 76

Repeating and fading actions......................................................................................................................................................... 77

Saving and closing............................................................................................................................................................................... 79

Saving images................................................................................................................................................................................ 79

Exporting images to other file formats........................................................................................................................................... 81

Working with locked files............................................................................................................................................................... 82

Closing images............................................................................................................................................................................... 82

Finding and managing content............................................................................................................................................................ 83

Exploring Corel CONNECT...............................................................................................................................................................83

Accessing content...........................................................................................................................................................................88

Browsing and searching for content...............................................................................................................................................90

Viewing content............................................................................................................................................................................. 92

Using content.................................................................................................................................................................................93

Installing fonts................................................................................................................................................................................95

Managing content.......................................................................................................................................................................... 95

Syncing trays with OneDrive........................................................................................................................................................... 96

Content types................................................................................................................................................................................. 98

Collaborating...................................................................................................................................................................................... 101

Using ConceptShare..................................................................................................................................................................... 101

Editing images................................................................................................................................................................................... 103

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Changing image dimensions, resolution, and paper size.................................................................................................................... 105

Changing image dimensions.........................................................................................................................................................105

Changing image resolution...........................................................................................................................................................106

Changing paper size..................................................................................................................................................................... 107

Cropping, stitching, scaling, and changing orientation....................................................................................................................... 109

Cropping images.......................................................................................................................................................................... 109

Stitching images together.............................................................................................................................................................111

Scaling images by using Smart Carver.......................................................................................................................................... 112

Straightening images.................................................................................................................................................................... 114

Rotating and flipping images....................................................................................................................................................... 116

Retouching......................................................................................................................................................................................... 119

Improving scanned images........................................................................................................................................................... 119

Removing red-eye......................................................................................................................................................................... 120

Removing dust and scratch marks................................................................................................................................................ 121

Cloning image areas..................................................................................................................................................................... 123

Sharpening images....................................................................................................................................................................... 125

Removing artifacts and noise from JPEG images...........................................................................................................................126

Erasing image areas......................................................................................................................................................................126

Smearing, smudging, and blending colors....................................................................................................................................128

Adjusting color and tone....................................................................................................................................................................131

Using the Image Adjustment Lab................................................................................................................................................. 131

Using individual color-adjustment effects and tools...................................................................................................................... 135

Exploring adjustment filters.......................................................................................................................................................... 139

Working with color channels........................................................................................................................................................ 143

Working with lenses........................................................................................................................................................................... 147

Creating lenses............................................................................................................................................................................. 147

Editing lenses............................................................................................................................................................................... 150

Combining lenses with the image background............................................................................................................................. 152

Reshaping image areas....................................................................................................................................................................... 153

Smearing image areas.................................................................................................................................................................. 153

Adding twirl effects...................................................................................................................................................................... 154

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Reshaping image areas by pulling or pushing away pixels............................................................................................................ 155

Color, fills, and transparencies...........................................................................................................................................................157

Working with color............................................................................................................................................................................ 159

Understanding color models.........................................................................................................................................................159

Understanding color depth...........................................................................................................................................................161

Choosing colors............................................................................................................................................................................ 161

Using the Image palette............................................................................................................................................................... 168

Creating and editing custom color palettes.................................................................................................................................. 169

Organizing and displaying color palettes...................................................................................................................................... 172

Displaying or hiding color palettes in the Palette libraries............................................................................................................. 173

Setting the properties of color palettes........................................................................................................................................ 174

Using spot color channels............................................................................................................................................................ 175

Changing color modes....................................................................................................................................................................... 179

Changing the color mode of images............................................................................................................................................ 179

Converting images to the black-and-white color mode.................................................................................................................181

Converting images to the paletted color mode.............................................................................................................................181

Converting images to the duotone color mode............................................................................................................................ 183

Using color management................................................................................................................................................................... 185

Understanding color management............................................................................................................................................... 185

Getting started with color management in Corel PHOTO-PAINT....................................................................................................189

Installing, loading, and embedding color profiles......................................................................................................................... 190

Assigning color profiles................................................................................................................................................................ 191

Converting colors to other color profiles...................................................................................................................................... 192

Choosing color-conversion settings............................................................................................................................................... 193

Soft proofing................................................................................................................................................................................ 193

Working with color management presets.....................................................................................................................................196

Working with color management policies.....................................................................................................................................196

Managing colors when opening documents.................................................................................................................................198

Managing colors when importing and pasting files...................................................................................................................... 198

Managing colors for print............................................................................................................................................................ 199

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Using a safe CMYK workflow....................................................................................................................................................... 199

Managing colors for online viewing............................................................................................................................................. 200

Filling images......................................................................................................................................................................................201

Applying uniform fills................................................................................................................................................................... 201

Applying fountain fills.................................................................................................................................................................. 202

Applying bitmap pattern fills........................................................................................................................................................ 205

Applying texture fills.....................................................................................................................................................................207

Applying transparency patterns to fills..........................................................................................................................................208

Working with transparency.................................................................................................................................................................209

Applying uniform transparency.....................................................................................................................................................209

Applying fountain transparency.................................................................................................................................................... 210

Applying bitmap pattern transparency..........................................................................................................................................212

Applying texture transparency...................................................................................................................................................... 213

Applying transparency by using brushstrokes............................................................................................................................... 214

Making selected colors in objects transparent.............................................................................................................................. 215

Blending objects........................................................................................................................................................................... 215

Managing and sharing fills and transparencies...................................................................................................................................217

Managing fills and transparencies................................................................................................................................................ 217

Saving and sharing fills and transparencies.................................................................................................................................. 219

Masks and paths............................................................................................................................................................................... 221

Working with masks...........................................................................................................................................................................223

Distinguishing protected and editable areas................................................................................................................................. 223

Defining editable areas................................................................................................................................................................. 225

Defining editable areas by using color information.......................................................................................................................229

Expanding and contracting editable areas.................................................................................................................................... 231

Inverting and removing masks......................................................................................................................................................234

Moving and aligning editable areas..............................................................................................................................................234

Transforming editable areas.......................................................................................................................................................... 236

Adjusting the edges of editable areas.......................................................................................................................................... 238

Adjusting the transparency of masks............................................................................................................................................ 240

Cutting out images.......................................................................................................................................................................241

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Using paths to define image areas..................................................................................................................................................... 245

Creating paths.............................................................................................................................................................................. 245

Managing paths........................................................................................................................................................................... 247

Shaping paths.............................................................................................................................................................................. 249

Adding and deleting path nodes.................................................................................................................................................. 250

Joining and breaking paths.......................................................................................................................................................... 251

Changing node types................................................................................................................................................................... 252

Applying brushstrokes to paths.................................................................................................................................................... 253

Working with clipping paths........................................................................................................................................................ 254

Managing multiple masks with alpha channels.................................................................................................................................. 257

Creating and editing alpha channels............................................................................................................................................ 257

Saving masks and alpha channels................................................................................................................................................ 258

Loading masks and alpha channels.............................................................................................................................................. 259

Managing alpha channels.............................................................................................................................................................260

Painting and special effects............................................................................................................................................................... 263

Drawing and painting........................................................................................................................................................................ 265

Drawing shapes and lines.............................................................................................................................................................265

Applying brushstrokes.................................................................................................................................................................. 268

Spraying images........................................................................................................................................................................... 272

Painting symmetrical patterns and orbits...................................................................................................................................... 274

Repeating brushstrokes.................................................................................................................................................................276

Creating custom brushes.............................................................................................................................................................. 276

Using a pressure-sensitive pen...................................................................................................................................................... 278

Understanding merge modes....................................................................................................................................................... 280

Applying special effects...................................................................................................................................................................... 283

Working with special effects.........................................................................................................................................................283

Applying preset styles................................................................................................................................................................... 285

Applying color and tone effects................................................................................................................................................... 285

Special effects categories.............................................................................................................................................................. 286

Applying Bevel effects...................................................................................................................................................................293

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Applying the Bokeh Blur effect..................................................................................................................................................... 293

Applying Lens Flare effects........................................................................................................................................................... 295

Applying Lighting effects.............................................................................................................................................................. 295

Adding photo frames................................................................................................................................................................... 296

Gallery of special effects............................................................................................................................................................... 297

Managing plug-ins....................................................................................................................................................................... 306

Objects...............................................................................................................................................................................................309

Working with objects......................................................................................................................................................................... 311

Creating objects............................................................................................................................................................................312

Changing object properties...........................................................................................................................................................313

Selecting objects...........................................................................................................................................................................314

Moving, copying, and deleting objects......................................................................................................................................... 315

Displaying and arranging objects..................................................................................................................................................317

Aligning and distributing objects..................................................................................................................................................318

Using alignment guides................................................................................................................................................................ 320

Locking objects.............................................................................................................................................................................322

Grouping and combining objects................................................................................................................................................. 322

Choosing a merge mode for grouped objects.............................................................................................................................. 324

Working with clipping groups...................................................................................................................................................... 325

Modifying objects............................................................................................................................................................................... 327

Transforming objects.................................................................................................................................................................... 327

Cropping objects.......................................................................................................................................................................... 331

Changing the edges of objects..................................................................................................................................................... 331

Adding drop shadows to objects..................................................................................................................................................334

Using clip masks...........................................................................................................................................................................336

Protecting the area around an object........................................................................................................................................... 338

Linking and embedding objects..........................................................................................................................................................339

Inserting linked or embedded objects into another application.....................................................................................................339

Editing linked or embedded objects............................................................................................................................................. 340

Text.....................................................................................................................................................................................................341

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Creating and formatting text.............................................................................................................................................................. 343

Adding and selecting text.............................................................................................................................................................343

Adding color to text..................................................................................................................................................................... 344

Formatting text.............................................................................................................................................................................346

Working with OpenType features..................................................................................................................................................347

Inserting special characters, symbols, and glyphs..........................................................................................................................351

Kerning, shifting, and rotating text...............................................................................................................................................354

Aligning text.................................................................................................................................................................................354

Adjusting line, character, and word spacing................................................................................................................................. 355

Anti-aliasing text...........................................................................................................................................................................355

Fitting text to a path....................................................................................................................................................................356

Previewing fonts........................................................................................................................................................................... 357

Choosing fonts with Font Playground...........................................................................................................................................358

Identifying fonts........................................................................................................................................................................... 360

Working with legacy text..............................................................................................................................................................360

Working with text in different languages........................................................................................................................................... 361

Modifying encoding settings to display text correctly................................................................................................................... 361

Working with Asian and Middle Eastern text................................................................................................................................362

OpenType support for Asian text.................................................................................................................................................. 363

Web images and movies................................................................................................................................................................... 365

Creating and editing movies...............................................................................................................................................................367

Opening and playing movies........................................................................................................................................................ 367

Creating movies............................................................................................................................................................................368

Modifying frame sequence and frame display time...................................................................................................................... 370

Saving movies...............................................................................................................................................................................372

Creating images for the web..............................................................................................................................................................375

Exporting images for the web...................................................................................................................................................... 375

Saving and applying web presets................................................................................................................................................. 380

Creating palette-based images with transparent colors and backgrounds..................................................................................... 381

Creating image maps................................................................................................................................................................... 382

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Slicing images...............................................................................................................................................................................383

Creating and editing rollovers.......................................................................................................................................................386

E-mailing images.......................................................................................................................................................................... 389

Printing.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 391

Printing basics.................................................................................................................................................................................... 393

Printing your work........................................................................................................................................................................393

Laying out print jobs.................................................................................................................................................................... 394

Previewing print jobs.................................................................................................................................................................... 395

Applying print styles..................................................................................................................................................................... 396

Fine-tuning print jobs................................................................................................................................................................... 397

Printing colors accurately.............................................................................................................................................................. 397

Printing to a PostScript printer..................................................................................................................................................... 399

Viewing preflight summaries........................................................................................................................................................ 401

Preparing files for print service providers............................................................................................................................................ 403

Preparing a print job for a print service provider.......................................................................................................................... 403

Working with imposition layouts.................................................................................................................................................. 404

Printing printers’ marks................................................................................................................................................................ 406

Printing color separations............................................................................................................................................................. 408

Working with color trapping and overprinting............................................................................................................................. 409

Printing to film............................................................................................................................................................................. 410

Working with a print service provider...........................................................................................................................................410

File formats........................................................................................................................................................................................413

Exporting to PDF................................................................................................................................................................................ 415

Exporting documents as PDF files................................................................................................................................................. 415

Including hyperlinks, bookmarks, and thumbnails in PDF files.......................................................................................................417

Reducing the size of PDF files...................................................................................................................................................... 418

Specifying an encoding format for PDF files................................................................................................................................. 419

Specifying color management options for exporting PDF files.......................................................................................................419

Setting security options for PDF files............................................................................................................................................ 420

Optimizing PDF files..................................................................................................................................................................... 421

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Viewing preflight summaries for PDF files.................................................................................................................................... 422

Preparing PDF files for a print provider.........................................................................................................................................422

Working with office productivity applications.....................................................................................................................................425

Exporting files to office productivity applications.......................................................................................................................... 425

Adding objects to documents...................................................................................................................................................... 425

Working with RAW camera files......................................................................................................................................................... 427

Using RAW camera files............................................................................................................................................................... 427

Bringing RAW camera files into Corel PHOTO-PAINT.....................................................................................................................428

Adjusting the color and tone of RAW camera files.......................................................................................................................430

Sharpening and reducing noise in RAW camera files.................................................................................................................... 432

Previewing RAW camera files and obtaining image information................................................................................................... 433

Supported file formats........................................................................................................................................................................435

Adobe Illustrator (AI).................................................................................................................................................................... 436

Windows Bitmap (BMP)................................................................................................................................................................436

OS/2 Bitmap (BMP).......................................................................................................................................................................437

Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM)..............................................................................................................................................437

CorelDRAW (CDR)......................................................................................................................................................................... 438

Corel Presentation Exchange (CMX).............................................................................................................................................. 438

Corel PHOTO-PAINT (CPT)............................................................................................................................................................. 438

Cursor Resource (CUR).................................................................................................................................................................. 439

AutoCAD Drawing Database (DWG) and AutoCAD Drawing Interchange Format (DXF).................................................................439

Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)....................................................................................................................................................... 440

PostScript (PS or PRN)...................................................................................................................................................................442

GIF................................................................................................................................................................................................443

JPEG (JPG).................................................................................................................................................................................... 444

JPEG 2000 (JP2)........................................................................................................................................................................... 444

Kodak Photo CD Image (PCD).......................................................................................................................................................446

PICT (PCT)..................................................................................................................................................................................... 447

PaintBrush (PCX)........................................................................................................................................................................... 447

Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)...................................................................................................................................... 448

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HPGL Plotter File (PLT).................................................................................................................................................................. 448

Portable Network Graphics (PNG)................................................................................................................................................. 449

Adobe Photoshop (PSD)............................................................................................................................................................... 450

Corel Painter (RIF)......................................................................................................................................................................... 451

TARGA (TGA)................................................................................................................................................................................452

TIFF...............................................................................................................................................................................................453

Corel Paint Shop Pro (PSP)............................................................................................................................................................453

WordPerfect Graphic (WPG)..........................................................................................................................................................454

RAW camera file formats..............................................................................................................................................................454

Wavelet Compressed Bitmap (WI).................................................................................................................................................454

Windows Metafile Format (WMF).................................................................................................................................................454

Additional file formats.................................................................................................................................................................. 455

Recommended formats for importing graphics.............................................................................................................................455

Recommended formats for exporting graphics............................................................................................................................. 456

Customizing and automating............................................................................................................................................................ 457

Customizing Corel PHOTO-PAINT........................................................................................................................................................459

Creating workspaces.....................................................................................................................................................................459

Customizing keyboard shortcuts................................................................................................................................................... 461

Customizing menus...................................................................................................................................................................... 462

Customizing toolbars....................................................................................................................................................................463

Customizing the toolbox.............................................................................................................................................................. 466

Customizing the property bar.......................................................................................................................................................466

Customizing the status bar...........................................................................................................................................................467

Customizing filters........................................................................................................................................................................ 468

Customizing file associations........................................................................................................................................................ 469

Using macros and scripts to automate tasks...................................................................................................................................... 471

Working with macros................................................................................................................................................................... 471

Working with scripts.................................................................................................................................................................... 476

Reference........................................................................................................................................................................................... 481

Corel PHOTO-PAINT for Adobe Photoshop users.................................................................................................................................483

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Comparing terminology................................................................................................................................................................ 483

Comparing tools...........................................................................................................................................................................484

Glossary.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 487

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Getting started

Installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Corel memberships and services.............................................................................................................................................................. 9

What’s new in CorelDRAWGraphics SuiteX7?...................................................................................................................................... 13

Learning resources................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Starting and setting up......................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Corel PHOTO-PAINT workspace tour...................................................................................................................................................... 35

Setting options...................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Bringing images into Corel PHOTO-PAINT..............................................................................................................................................53

Displaying images and image information............................................................................................................................................. 61

Using the guidelines, grid, and rulers....................................................................................................................................................67

Undoing, redoing, repeating, and fading actions.................................................................................................................................. 75

Saving and closing.................................................................................................................................................................................79

Finding and managing content............................................................................................................................................................. 83

Collaborating....................................................................................................................................................................................... 101

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Installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

This section contains the following topics:

• “System requirements” (page 3)

• “Preparing for installation” (page 3)

• “Installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite applications” (page 4)

• “Installation options” (page 4)

• “Modifying and repairing installations” (page 6)

• “Uninstalling CorelDRAW Graphics Suite” (page 6)

• “Frequently Asked Questions” (page 6)

System requirements

The following list includes the minimum system requirements. Note that for optimum performance, you need more RAM and hard disc
space than indicated in the list.

• Operating system with latest service pack: Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit Editions) or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit Editions)

• Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64

• 2 GB RAM

• 1 GB hard disk space
Electronic software downloads (ESD) require more space to allow for the download, the uncompressed setup files, and the actual

installation, which includes copies the source files as well.

• Mouse or tablet

• 1280 x 768 screen resolution or greater

• DVD drive

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later

If the Microsoft .NET Framework is not available on your computer, it will be installed during product installation.

Preparing for installation

• Make sure that your system’s date and time are set correctly.

• Close all applications, including all virus detection programs and applications that are open in the system tray or on the Windows
taskbar. Not doing so may increase the installation time and interfere with the installation.

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• Log in as an administrator.

• Make sure that you have enough free disk space available on the drive where you want to install the application.

• Delete the contents of the system’s TEMP folders to avoid file and memory conflicts. To navigate to the Temp folders, type %temp% in
the Search box on the Windows 7 Start menu or the Windows 8 desktop.

• Install CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X7 in its own directory to avoid conflicts with previous versions.

Installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite applications

The installation wizard makes it easy to install CorelDRAW Graphics Suite applications and components. You can choose a typical installation
to quickly install the suite, or you can customize the installation by choosing different options.

To install CorelDRAW Graphics Suite applications

1 Close all applications, including all virus detection programs.

2 Insert the DVD in the DVD drive.

(Windows 7 and Windows 8) If the installation wizard does not start automatically, browse to the root of the DVD, you must locate
setup.exe on the DVD, and double-click the file. Be sure to navigate to the folder that corresponds to the version of your operating
system: 64-Bit or 32-Bit.

3 Scroll down to read the license agreement, and then click I accept.

4 Click Next.

5 Type your name in the User name text box.

6 Type your serial number in the Serial number text box.

The serial number is not case-sensitive, and the dashes are optional.

7 Click Next.

8 Follow the instructions for installing the software.

Installation options

You can choose between two types of installations:

• Typicalinstallation — automatically installs the main programs and utilities of the suite to a default location in the Program Files folder.
If later you need a component that is not installed, you can modify your installation.

• Custominstallation — lets you choose additional features, exclude components that you don’t need, and specify where to install the
suite. For example, you can install desktop shortcuts or install Ghostscript for better handling of imported EPS and PDF files.

Programs

The following table lists the programs that are installed by default. To exclude a program from the installation, you must choose Custom
installation.

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Program Description

CorelDRAW®

Corel® PHOTO-PAINT™

Corel® CONNECT™

Corel® CAPTURE™

An intuitive and versatile graphics application for creating high­quality vector illustrations, logo designs, and page layouts

A complete image-editing application that lets you retouch and
enhance photos as well as create original bitmap illustrations and
paintings

An application that provides easy access to content such as clipart,
photos, and fonts

An easy-to-use application for capturing images from your
computer screen

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Program Description

Bitstream Font Navigator An application for browsing, organizing, and managing fonts

Program features and utilities

The following table lists the program features that you can install. Not all components are available in all versions of the software.

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Feature or utility Description Notes

Writing Tools Include Spell Checker, Thesaurus, and

Grammatik in various languages to help you
proofread and edit documents

Duplexing Wizard Lets you configure a printer for two-sided

printing

Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications 7.1 A subset of the Microsoft Visual Basic

(VB) programming environment, which is
suitable for beginners.

Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for
Applications (VSTA)

A built-in program environment that allows
developers and other programming experts
to use VSTA for creating the most advanced
macro projects

Writing tools in the language of the
operating system are required and installed
by default. For example, the English writing
tools are installed by default on an English
operating system.

To install additional languages, you must
choose Custom installation, or modify your
installation later.

Requires Custom installation

You can use VBA to create basic macros
for personal use, but you can also use it to
create more advanced macro projects.

To use VSTA with CorelDRAW Graphics
Suite, you must have your own copy of
Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 or later
installed.

If you install Microsoft Visual Studio after
installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite,
you must re-install the VSTA feature by
modifying your CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
installation. For more information, see “To

modify or repair a CorelDRAW Graphics
Suite X7 installation” on page 6.

Windows Shell Extension Lets you view thumbnails of native Corel

files such as CorelDRAW (CDR), Corel
PHOTO-PAINT (CPT), and pattern fill (FILL)
files.

GPL Ghostscript Highly recommended if you import EPS

and PDF files in your documents. This
feature lets you isolate and use individual
elements of imported EPS files rather than
only header images. It also improves the
import of PDF files generated by third-party
applications.

Additional options

The following table lists additional installation options.

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If you have a previous version of
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite installed, this
option does not appear in the installation
wizard.

Requires Custom installation

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Option Description Notes

Language packs Let you use the programs and Help in two

or more languages

Allow product updates Automatically downloads product updates

and asks you before installing them

Install desktop shortcuts Adds product icons to your desktop for easy

access

Copy installation files Lets you maintain and update the software

without using the installation disc

This option is included only with
multilingual versions of the software and
requires Custom installation.

Included with the Typical installation

Included with the Typical installation for trial
versions of the product, this option requires
Custom installation for all other versions.

Included with the Typical installation

Modifying and repairing installations

You can also use the installation wizard to do the following:

• modify the current installation by adding or deleting components

• repair the current installation by fixing errors such as missing or corrupt files as well as inaccurate shortcuts and registry entries

To modify or repair a CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 installation

1 Close all applications.

2 On the Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program.

3 Double-click CorelDRAW Graphics Suite on the Uninstall or change a program page.

4 Enable the Modify option or the Repair option in the wizard that appears, and follow the instructions.

Components that are already installed do not appear in the wizard, or their check boxes appear disabled.

Certain features, such as Copy installation files and Install desktop shortcuts, cannot be added by modifying your installation.

Uninstalling CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

You can uninstall CorelDRAW Graphics Suite from the Control Panel.

To uninstall CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

1 On the Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program.

2 Double-click CorelDRAW Graphics Suite on the Uninstall or change a program page.

3 Enable the Remove option in the wizard that appears, and follow the instructions.

To completely uninstall the product by removing user files, such as presets, user-created fills, and customized files, enable the Remove
user files check box.

Any additional components and applications that you installed with the suite, such as the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 - Windows
Shell Extension or Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA), must be uninstalled separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

If your question is not included in the list below, visit Corel® Support Services, and search the Corel® Knowledge Base.

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• “I am upgrading my version of the software. Do I need to uninstall the previous version?” (page 7)

• “What is the difference between an upgrade and an update?” (page 7)

• “What if I lost my serial number and need to reinstall the software?” (page 7)

• “What is the difference between Typical and Custom installation? Which type of installation is suitable for me?” (page 7)

• “How do I deploy CorelDRAW Graphics Suite to my organization’s network?” (page 7)

I am upgrading my version of the software. Do I need to uninstall the previous version?

No, you don’t need to uninstall the previous version. By default, the new version is installed to a separate folder, which ensures that you
can work with both versions. Do not change the installation folder to install the upgrade and the previous version to the same folder.

What is the difference between an upgrade and an update?

An upgrade lets you install the latest major version of the software. After a major version is released, updates usually follow to offer
defect fixes, performance and stability improvements as well as new features for premium members. Updates have the name of the
major version with a number appended — for example, .1. By default, the application notifies you when a product update is available,

but you can also check for updates by clicking Help Updates.

What if I lost my serial number and need to reinstall the software?

For download versions, check the email you received from Corel when you purchased the product.
If you are a standard or a premium member, check your My accounts page on corel.com.
If you purchased a box, check the cover of the installation disk.

What is the difference between Typical and Custom installation? Which type of installation is suitable for me?

See “Installation options” on page 4.

How do I deploy CorelDRAW Graphics Suite to my organization’s network?

If you purchased multiple licenses of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, you have the option of deploying the applications to your organization’s
network. The

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7

Deployment Guide provides more information about network installations. To purchase a

volume license of the software and obtain its deployment guide, please contact Corel Support Services.

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Corel memberships and services

This section contains the following topics:

• “CorelDRAW memberships” (page 9)

• “Using your account” (page 10)

• “Updating Corel products” (page 10)

• “Corel Support Services” (page 10)

• “About Corel” (page 11)

CorelDRAW memberships

CorelDRAW memberships provide cloud-based access to product updates, digital content, new product features, and online services. Two
membership options are available: Standard and Premium.

CorelDRAW Standard Membership

Included with your product purchase, this free membership provides access to:

• performance and stability updates

• online library of content such as clipart, photos, templates, and pattern fills

• extensive online selection of fonts

CorelDRAW Premium Membership

This paid membership lets you enrich your product experience with:

• exclusive online content such as clipart, photos, and pattern fills

• exclusive online selection of professional fonts

• early access to new features and services as they become available

• upgrades to the latest versions of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

Signing up and signing in

To sign up for a membership and take full advantage of its benefits, you must have a corel.com account and sign in. The Sign in/Sign out
button shows your sign-in and membership status.

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Button state Indicates that...

You have not signed in.

You have signed in as a standard member.

You have signed in as a premium member.

Using your account

You can check your account settings from within CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT at any time, and you can download any utilities or
applications provided with your membership from your Accounts page.

To become a member

1

Click Help About CorelDRAW memberships.

2 Follow the instructions.

If you don’t have a corel.com account, you must create one first.

To sign in

•

Click Help Sign in.

To check your corel.com account

•

In CorelDRAW or Corel PHOTO-PAINT, click Help Account settings.

Updating Corel products

During product installation, you can choose the option to download product updates and service packs. After installing the product, you can
view information about product updates by clicking Help Updates.

By default, you are automatically notified when product updates and news become available. In addition, with the default installation, the
application automatically downloads new product updates and asks you for permission to install them. However, you can change the update
settings at any time.

To change the update settings

1

Click Help Welcome screen.

2 Click Settings at the top of the Updates page.

3 In the Update settings window, enable or disable either of the following check boxes:

•

Notify me of available product updates, news, and tutorials.

•

Automatically download product updates and ask me before installing.

Corel Support Services

Corel Support Services can provide you with prompt and accurate information about product features, specifications, pricing, availability,
services, and technical support. For the most current information on support services available for your Corel product, please visit

www.corel.com/support.

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About Corel

Corel is one of the world’s top software companies providing some of the industry’s best-known graphics, productivity and digital media
products. Boasting the most comprehensive portfolio of innovative software, we’ve built a reputation for delivering solutions that are easy
to learn and use, helping people achieve new levels of creativity and productivity. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards for
innovation, design and value.

Used by millions of people around the world, our product lines include CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Corel® Painter®, Corel® PaintShop®
Pro, Corel® VideoStudio® and Corel® WordPerfect® Office. For more information on Corel, please visit www.corel.com.

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What’s new in CorelDRAWGraphics SuiteX7?

The new and enhanced features of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 are described in the following topics:

• “Get up and running easily” (page 13)

• “Work faster and more efficiently” (page 16)

• “Design with creativity and confidence” (page 20)

• “Share and expand your experience” (page 24)

For information about features and tools that were introduced or improved in earlier versions of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, see “Finding out

what was new in previous versions” on page 25.

Get up and running easily

From a redesigned Welcome screen and workspaces that suit your needs to a wealth of content such as clipart and photos, CorelDRAW
Graphics Suite X7 helps you to get started and become productive quickly.

New! Welcome Screen navigation

The Welcome Screen has been completely redesigned, making it easier to navigate and discover the abundance of available resources,
including Workspace selection, What’s New, a Gallery of inspiring user creations, application updates, Tips and Tricks, video tutorials,
CorelDRAW.com, as well as Membership and Subscription information.

New! Workspace selection

The revamped Welcome Screen now includes a Workspace tab, which lets you choose from a variety of workspaces that were designed for
different proficiency levels and specific tasks.

New! Workspaces

A variety of tailor-made, workflow-specific workspaces have been introduced to help new users get accustomed to the suite faster and
easier. We’ve worked with professional industry experts who use the suite routinely to arrange tools and features for specific tasks, such as
page layout and illustration. For more information, see “Choosing a workspace” on page 38.

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You can choose from a variety of workspaces.

New! Lite workspaces

Designed to help new users get acclimated to the suite more quickly, new Lite workspaces for both CorelDRAW X7 and Corel PHOTO-PAINT
X7 provide exploration-friendly, scaled-down options in the toolboxes and property bars. The Lite workspaces were designed to make each
application’s most commonly used tools more readily accessible and easier to find.

New! Default workspaces and Classic

The new default workspaces for CorelDRAW X7 and Corel PHOTO-PAINT X7 have been refashioned to offer a more intuitive and efficient
configuration of tools, menus, status bar, property bars, and dialog boxes. Plus, the classic workspaces are still included for longtime users
who may prefer the suite’s legacy appearance.

New! Advanced workspaces

With CorelDRAW X7, the new Page Layout and Illustration workspaces have been designed in consultation with industry professionals to
better expose specific application functionality. For example, the Illustration workspace provides a toolbox loaded with drawing tools and a
readily accessible Color Styles docker.

New! Simple customization

The toolbox, dockers, and property bars contain handy new Quick customize buttons which will help you tailor the interface to suit your
workflow. Available in both CorelDRAW X7 and Corel PHOTO-PAINT X7, these buttons offer a faster and more convenient way to add
dockers to your workspace, add or remove tools from the toolbox, and add or remove items from a property bar.

For more information, see “Customizing the toolbox” on page 466 and “To add or remove a toolbar item on the property bar” on page

467.

New! Font embedding

You can now embed fonts when you save CorelDRAW documents so that shared recipients can view, print, and edit the document exactly
as designed. This is especially useful when sending a CorelDRAW file to a print shop, ensuring that the document can be viewed and printed
accurately.

CorelDRAW X7 respects any restrictions encoded with each font, so a font must support embedding to be saved with the document. While
some fonts cannot be embedded, most will support embedding for either print and preview, or for editing.

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