Full Version: CorelDraw Problem
From: laserman (MIKEMAC) [#4]
19 Oct 2006
To: LaserMike [#1] 19 Oct 2006
Lasermike
You can check this under tools / options/ toolbox / pick tool
make sure that the shift and ctrl keys are set to coreldraw traditional if they are set to windows standard it will do what you are stating however you have to hold down the ctrl key when changing the size.
If it is set to the windows standard it leaves the original when you change the size.
set-it to coreldraw traditional and try it. (if it is different.)
otherwise you can try the F8 when you click the Icon and restore the corel defaults.
From: LaserMike [#5]
19 Oct 2006
To: ALL
I'm using Version 12.
But, I just realized - I was incorrect in stating that when I resize by dragging a node that it duplicates.
The duplication happens when I manually type in a number in the "Object(s) Size" box (up/down - right/left arrows) where you can specify the dimension of the object.
So, you have a 1.0" x 1.0" square, then in the numeric window I type in 2.0" (any axis) the squareis then duplicated but with the newer dimensioned square over the old.
Laserman - I tried both options in the pick tool, but no joy.
The strange thing is I have CorelDraw 12 on 2 machines and they both started doing this. Nor do I recall fiddling with any of the set up options on either machine.
D'argh.
Hi Jeff!
-Mike
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#6]
20 Oct 2006
To: LaserMike [#5] 20 Oct 2006
There's a way to add a second Property toolbar that will still be there when you are working with text, but I've forgotten how I added it. The Apply to Duplicate button is there, but not on my default Property toolbar.
See if you have it on your property toolbar. It should be depressed if that is the problem. If it is not there: Go to Tools>Optimization and then click on Commands under the Customization tab. Under the Commands section on the right side of the pop-up window, click on the arrow to reveal the dropdown list. Select Toolbars. In the list, find "Duplicates State", click and drag it to your Property toolbar.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#7]
20 Oct 2006
To: LaserMike [#5] 21 Oct 2006
EDITED: 20 Oct 2006 by HARVEY-ONLY
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#8]
20 Oct 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#7] 20 Oct 2006
Do you save (export) a backup copy of workspace when you get it to where you like it? Then, even if you have to do an F8, it just takes a second to restore it.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#9]
20 Oct 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#8] 20 Oct 2006
I am going to have to do that. I will be at the store and kiosk all next week. If I can just remember to do it this time.
I get distracted by constant emergencies and forget.
From: LaserMike [#10]
21 Oct 2006
To: ALL
Carl, Harvey.
Thanks to your input I did figure it out. Not sure how I did it (on 2 machines!) and wasn't sure how to undo it ... so I had to do the F8 treatment.
(I didn't know about that either)
Gee, it's amazing what you can learn when forced to :-)
Thanks again everyone.
-Mike
From: basehorawards [#11]
23 Oct 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#8] 23 Oct 2006
I have been trying to figure out how to do this on my own but sometimes can not see the trees for the forest. how does a person do this?
Thanks,
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#12]
23 Oct 2006
To: basehorawards [#11] 23 Oct 2006
James;
There are several ways to get there in version 12 (don't know about the other versions):
Right click on your Toolbox toolbar (usually located on the left side of your screen) and select Customize>Workspace>Export Workspaces. Click on each of the boxes and select Save (or e-mail if you want to e-mail yourself a copy) Save the file somewhere where you will remember. The desktop will work, but the workspace tends to be a large file. Including a date in the filename is a nice touch.
You can also get at it by Tools>Customize then click on Workspace at the top of the list. Then click on Export, click all the boxes and click on Save........
EDITED: 23 Oct 2006 by CSEWELL
From: basehorawards [#13]
23 Oct 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#12] 23 Oct 2006
Perfect.
Thanks