Interactive Fit Text to Path Tool

The applications and features described in this tutorial require CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 or newer to be installed.

Since CorelDRAW X3, it’s easier than ever before to attach text to a path with precision — a common effect used in creating signs and logos. The interactive Fit Text to Path tool lets users simply select text, move the pointer along a path, and click to set the text’s position. Users can also easily control the text’s offset distance from the path.

In addition, users can scale the text after it has been placed on a path by simply selecting both the text and the path and dragging one of the handles.

Creating a Cracked Text Effect with Corel DRAW

This tutorial will demonstrate how you can create a Cracked Text effect. I used Corel DRAW! 8.0 for Windows for this technique. Some things may be done differently with other versions.

One of the things that’s so cool about vector drawing programs is that certain effects that would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to re-create in a paint program are so easy to accomplish with a drawing program.

This next effect, “cracked text”, is no exception. This wouldn’t be easy to do in a paint program but you can follow along and get this one done in just minutes with Corel DRAW!

To get started, open a new file and use the Text Tool to enter some text. I entered the word “Cracked” in 100 point using Arial Black (see figure 8.1).

figure 8.1

Drawing an Anime Cartoon in Corel Draw

In this tutorial you will learn how to draw an anime cartoon character in Corel Draw. Learn how to master the basic Bezier and Shape tool of coreldraw to create a cool anime character. You can also download the free source file at the end of the tutorial.

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