Monday, June 27, 2005
Align objects in Corel Draw using shortcut keys!
When I’m doing graphic design with Corel Draw I frequently need to align my objects on my workspace. I know that it’s possible to do this using the top menus, but in the real world speed is what differentiates you from the others.
So for those who use Corel Draw as tool in their everyday work I think that it’s worth the time to read this posting.
First create a new file and draw a square and ellipse like is shown below. In order to create an exact object (height equals to width) you must use the CTRL key.
Now, what if you need to center the ellipse with the square. How do you do this?
Well as written above you can gain access to a bunch of features that let you align your object using the pull down menus at the top of your application; however it is faster if you make use of your keyboard using the right shortcut keys.
Select the square while pressing the SHIFT key and select the ellipse.
You must also know that the alignment is based on second (last) object in your selection, so for the example above the square is aligned with the ellipse.
Shortcut keys:
C -> Align centers certicaly
E -> Align centers horizontally
T -> Align top
B -> Align bottom
L -> Align left
R -> Align right
Now that you know the shortcut keys, you must practice them to make them part of your routine.
Remember that others could know the same as you, what makes you unique is the speed and dynamics that you put in your work.
When I’m doing graphic design with Corel Draw I frequently need to align my objects on my workspace. I know that it’s possible to do this using the top menus, but in the real world speed is what differentiates you from the others.
So for those who use Corel Draw as tool in their everyday work I think that it’s worth the time to read this posting.
First create a new file and draw a square and ellipse like is shown below. In order to create an exact object (height equals to width) you must use the CTRL key.
Now, what if you need to center the ellipse with the square. How do you do this?
Well as written above you can gain access to a bunch of features that let you align your object using the pull down menus at the top of your application; however it is faster if you make use of your keyboard using the right shortcut keys.
Select the square while pressing the SHIFT key and select the ellipse.
You must also know that the alignment is based on second (last) object in your selection, so for the example above the square is aligned with the ellipse.
Shortcut keys:
C -> Align centers certicaly
E -> Align centers horizontally
T -> Align top
B -> Align bottom
L -> Align left
R -> Align right
Now that you know the shortcut keys, you must practice them to make them part of your routine.
Remember that others could know the same as you, what makes you unique is the speed and dynamics that you put in your work.
1 Comments:
hey man..its good to share ur skill
commented by 
dd, 11/15/2005 3:49 AM
dd, 11/15/2005 3:49 AM
