This is a strange one.

The problem - Ok, let's drag out (draw) a plain old rectangle.
There it is... doesn't matter what size, let's say 1.0" x 1.5". The I grab a node to resize, let's say making it 1.5" x 1.5". Done.

BUT -- underneath the new 1.5 x 1.5 remains a duplicate but at the old dimension. And this will repeat itself, if you resize the square 10 times, there will be 9 other squares beneath it with the subsequent sizes.

Oye.

Any ideas on this one?

-Mike

Altatech Laserworks

Mike,

Long time, haven't heard from you in a while.

I have version 12 and don't see any problems doing this. The only thing I can say is use the F8 when booting Corel to reset to default.

Jeff

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.

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

Altatech Laserworks

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.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

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

Altatech Laserworks

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........

Carl

  Guntersville Laser Engraving
  Guntersville, AL
  http://www.GuntersvilleLaser.com

Perfect.

Thanks