CorelDRAW 12 Quick Start Practical Tutorial

Author: Gao Yong / Zhang Heqing (editors)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: To support the implementation of the "National Scarce Talent Cultivation Project," we have invited Core software product experts and senior training experts to meticulously plan and compile this book. It provides a detailed and systematic analysis of the important functions of the widely used vector drawing software CorelDRAW 12. The book consists of 10 chapters, covering topics such as an introduction to CorelDRAW 12, settings and optimization of CorelDRAW 12, drawing and editing graphics and objects, drawing and editing curves, object sorting and grouping, color filling and outline line editing, text editing, special effects for graphics, bitmap editing, and printing output for the Internet. Each chapter is composed of theoretical knowledge, hands-on guidance, chapter summaries, and after-class exercises. Through the study of theoretical knowledge, readers can master tools and commands; through operational examples, they can learn drawing methods and techniques; and through completing after-class exercises, they can reinforce the knowledge learned in the chapter. The writing style of this book combines commands, examples, and exercises organically. Its content is fresh, explanations are step-by-step, language is easy to understand, visuals are rich, and examples are classic. To cultivate readers' interest in learning and improve self-study efficiency, we have specially created an interactive multimedia teaching CD-ROM for readers' self-study use. The CD-ROM includes: hands-on guidance for each chapter of the book; original materials and final effect files; and selected website reviews. This book is part of the "National Computer Scarce Talent Training Course" series. Based on years of experience in graphic design, the authors provide a comprehensive and detailed explanation of the basic and new functions of CorelDRAW 12, catering to the practical needs of beginners and graphic/image processing professionals. The book is divided into 10 chapters, including: an introduction to CorelDRAW 12 and its new features; basic settings and optimization of CorelDRAW 12; drawing functions and techniques for object editing in CorelDRAW 12; drawing and editing curves; organizing and editing complex graphic objects and related techniques; color filling and outline line editing; methods for creating text effects; creating special effects for graphics; and using bitmap filters for printing output. At the end of each chapter, after-class exercises are provided to help readers consolidate and review the content learned. This book is not only an ideal tutorial for beginners and intermediate users of CorelDRAW but also an important reference book for advertising and packaging designers.