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#1 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 04:14 AM

As almost always have to work at a very high speed to deliver the work on time. So I created this topic, to reduce the time used to perform tasks in Corel Draw using shortcuts. I believe that this helps anyone who has not much experience with this fabulous program. I thank you for the contribution of colleagues. Thank you.

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#2 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 04:35 AM

I'll start with simple tips for inexperienced users.

* - A good tip to center an object on the page is: Select any object (text, vector, jpg) then just hit the letter'' P'' on the keyboard. The object will automatiamente to the center of the page. See how simple it is. with just a click a button and you center an object in the center of the page. :-)

#3 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 04:47 AM

Centering an object on another object.

Select an object, press the Shift key and clic on another object. So you have two objects selected. After this is done, press the'' C'' (to align vertically) and after the key'' E'' (to align horizontally).

#4 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 04:51 AM

The shortcut to open the print window is Ctrl + P.

#5 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 04:55 AM

The shortcut to open files Ctrl + O.

#6 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 04:56 AM

The shortcut to import files Ctrl + I.

#7 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 04:57 AM

The shortcut to export files Ctrl + E.

#8 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 05:00 AM

The shortcut to select all objects in the document is Ctrl + A.

#9 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 05:01 AM

The shortcut to group two or more objects of the document is Ctrl + G.

#10 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 05:04 AM

Shortcut to ungroup two or more objects is Ctrl + U.

#11 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 05:07 AM

The shortcut to open a new blank page in the document is Ctrl + N.

#12 VALADARES

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 05:14 AM

The shortcut to turn text into curve is Ctrl + Q.

#13 NewAge

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Posted 30 April 2013 - 07:43 PM

Hey VALADARES! nice to see someone talking about shortcut keys!! these are a designer's best pal when it comes to working on deadlines!
I hope many people know abt customisation of shortcut keys according to one's choice! I love CorelDraw!

#14 ocen

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Posted 15 May 2013 - 02:09 AM

Hi valadares, i just want to add something i know.. the shortcut to cut a "letter" is Ctrl + K.. This will make "LETTER" to be L, E, T, T, E, R.. so this will help you better if you want to make a typical font for your own with just just one word, u can cut it first, than change it to "curve" before modify it.. or to add different colour in every word, like the "google" logo.. remind me if i'm wrong.. thanks..

#15 kwik

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Posted 21 May 2013 - 04:11 AM

Hi VALARADES, thanks for info. i also always using shortcut..

#16 VALADARES

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Posted 21 May 2013 - 04:50 AM

Ocen. You are correct. Ctrl + K is a great option for a word or acronym, the letters become independent without deformalas cornering. Thank you for your contribution. I'll get more time to post more tips shortcuts advanced gradually.

#17 VALADARES

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Posted 21 May 2013 - 04:58 AM

Thanks everyone for the comments!! I intend to increase the tips in this topic. Whenever you want to add something, please feel free! Thanks again to all. :)

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 01:40 PM

Ctrl+K works great when you want to divide "tied" forms like different layers of a conture. Or to divide the shadow from an object.

Simply pressing Z brings out the zoom tool, which then works like on all other programs like PShop. You can do a zoom window.

Those who are familiar with some other application, like PS, can create new shortcuts and imitate those used there. Tools>Customization>Commands. You can assign CTRL+something for the pick tool, for example, instead of searching for Function buttons, which were always hard to reach for me.

#19 YolitaYo

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Posted 13 June 2013 - 10:57 AM

Ctrl + R repeats previous action - very useful :)
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#20 YolitaYo

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Posted 13 June 2013 - 11:00 AM

Also F4 - zoom to all objects in the page, and F9 - full screen preview ;)
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