CorelDRAW is a powerful package due to the many combinations of tools and functions. If you are new to illustration, this section has been designed with you in mind. This section will introduce you to the terms, concepts, and shortcuts to set the groundwork on which you'll build your understanding of the application.

If you are an experienced CorelDRAW user, this section will help to refresh illustration fundamentals and inform you of the changes made to this version.

Please select one of the following sections:

What's New in 8

Touring the application

Understanding basic concepts

Using the Quick Reference guide

The following Tutorials are designed to teach you the fundamentals of CorelDRAW. You will learn everything from setting up your drawing to creating new effects using the Interactive tools.

For best results, complete the tutorials in the order presented.

To begin, please select one of the following Tutorials:

Designing your drawing

Drawing lines and shapes

Working with text

Selecting, transforming and shaping

Defining outlines and fills

Applying special effects

Using interactive effects

Publishing your drawing

Printing your drawing

The following Workshops are designed to introduce you to the more complex features in CorelDRAW. They are presented here as a series of project like workshops.


Completing a workshop requires that you have a basic knowledge of CorelDRAW tools and procedures.

Please select one of the following workshops:

Designing a calendar

Working with a Travel Brochure

Personalizing a Birthday Card

Designing a Company Logo

Publishing to the Internet

Enhance you illustrations with the following tips and techniques.


Please select one of the following techniques:

Embossing text

Reverse bevel

Neon

Airbrushing

Designing three-dimensional objects

Using drop shadows on 3D objects