CorelDRAW 12 is the latest edition of the Corel Graphics program suite. This program is equipped with the latest technological and enhanced virtual design amenities. Corel Draw is utilized predominantly by web and graphic designers to create professional logos, digital photos, and documents such as letters, brochures, and flyers. This graphic design suite gives developers the ability to create, edit, and convert file extensions for photos as well as documentation. The program is also user-friendly so even the most inexperienced designer can comprehend its functionalities.
Instructions
Use Corel Draw 12
1. Open your Corel Draw 12 program. The program's icon should be displayed on your computer's desktop screen. Double-click on the icon and the program will appear in a pop-up window automatically.
2. Study the tool bars that will appear both vertically and horizontally on the program's initial screen when it opens. These toolbars are considered your functional lifelines for this program. These tool bars have every essential item you will need to design anything you desire.
3. Choose the type of document style you want. You should see a drop box menu in the upper-left corner of the screen. Click on the downward arrow on the right side of the drop box menu to view the other possible document type options you can choose from. Once you click on a document type, the program will automatically change the document template to the document style you desire.
4. Decide on a background color. The background color you decide on will set the tone for your entire design creation. Click on the paint brush tool button on the left panel vertical menu. CMYK Color Palette will appear with a color wheel for you to choose the color you desire. When you select a color from the palette, that color will automatically be applied to the whole screen.
5. Choose the design elements you would like to implement to the top of the background. Your design elements will be listed along the top navigation menu in the effects folder, the horizontal menu, and the vertical toolbar. You can choose to upload photos on your hard drive to the program or you can create your own. If you choose to upload your picture, simply click on the "File" tab and select "Open". When your Windows Explorer dialog window opens, select the "Pictures" tab and choose the photo you would like to implement.
6. Add visual effects. Click on the "Effects" tab listed on the top navigation menu of the program. A list of visual effects will appear in a drop box menu below the tab. You can opt to change the size, color, and rotation of the object you've implemented. You can also opt to add animation and other flash effects to the photo if you desire.
7. Save your document. This is the most important part of your design. Click on the "File" tab and select the "Save As" option. When the Windows Explorer dialog window opens, choose a name for your design and type it in the data form provided at the bottom of the dialog window. Click on the "Save As" option to confirm the name and new file location of the document.
