How To Make Simple Gear

Hello... We meet again, after posting about Text, now I want to learn about how to make simple gear. This is also the basic one I've learned. Let's get started...

To create a gear We'll need three objects, first, draw two circles and a rectangle. The first circle should be bigger than the second circle. Use Ctrl key to aim the proportional round for the the circle. It will have same width and height.After that create the rectangle, not to big, the important is the height is longer than the diameter of the big circle. When You're done, You will have three objects like these.

Move the three object based on thier center. Drag the mouse in center of each object than the cursor will autonatically snap to object's center point. Or You can select all object then press C+E, these will align objects according their center of vertical and horizontal. Sometimes this kind of shortcut key is very useful to safe time working. Now We'll need the gear tooth. Select the rectangle. Go to the Menu Bar - Arrange - Transformation - Rotate, or press Alt+F8, to show the Transformation Docker.

How To Fit Objects To A Path

Continuing from the last post in How To  Combine Text Into A Path, now I'm going to learn another same thing, but different materials As you can see, the stars beside are placed in a pattern. CorelDRAW has the tool that can be used not just text that follow a path, but objects can follow a path or shape too. Ok, let's begin....

CorelDRAW History

In 1985, Dr. Michael Cowpland established Corel to sell Intel based desktop-publishing system. At first, Corel was established to intend as a research laboratory or we may say Corel was an abbreviation of Cowpland Research Laboratory.

In 1987, Corel recruited some software developer (programmer) to build a vector-based graphic software to be bundle in Corel Desktop-Publishing Package. Then the software was named CorelDraw launched in 1989.

CorelDraw was made for Windows Operating System coincided with the launching of Windows 3.1. Because of the TrueType was included in Windows 3.1, made Corel as an illustration software which has ability to use the avalaible fonts which no need an addtional software such as Adobe Type Writer

Corel 2.0 (1991)

Corel 3.0 (1992)

CorelDRAW X6

A few days ago I read an article about this Corel Draw Version X6. Actually I use version X3 because I am already comfort and friendly using the old version.And off course there a lot of differences. The menu, the display etc. But the most i like from this CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X6 is the default measurement is in millimetre. A little bit help.

The new features:

1. New creative vector shaping tools. CorelDRAW X6 introduces four shaping tools that provide new creative options for refining your vector objects. The new Smear tool lets you shape an object by pulling extensions or making indents along its outline. The new Twirl tool lets you apply twirl effects to objects. And you can use the new Attract and Repel tools to shape curves by attracting or separating nodes.
2. Page layout tools. Reserve a place for text or graphics using new empty PowerClip frames. Use the new Placeholder Text command to mock up a page layout and get a good sense of how the text will look. Plus, easily add page numbers with the Insert Page Number command.
3. WhatTheFont?! tool. In CorelDRAW X6 can identify font from the scanned document so it can be reproduceable and directly connected to myfonts.com

Well, are you interested using CorelDraw X6? You can download from here.