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CorelDRAW X6 Editor's Review

Those into mainstream graphic and web design stick mostly to the apps from stable of Adobe while users with penchant for less expensive yet capable apps prefer Corel products. For nearly two decades, CorelDraw continues to be the default choice for millions of designers and artists all over the world. Of late, the company has been facing the same dilemma faced by rival Adobe- that is- how to improve a feature loaded and popular design app. Corel’s flagship vector-drawing application does come with a number of bundled apps as expected though CorelDraw itself remains center of interest for the majority of users. The sixteenth iteration of this app does come with some notable improvements while retaining core features and usability.

In this version, CorelDRAW comes with enhanced support for multi-core CPUs and 64-bit architecture. It supports Windows XP and subsequent OS versions and users with 64 bit Window versions will be able to leverage power of additional RAM. However, the app is still Windows -only, leaving Mac users in dark. The step-by-step installation can take 20 minutes or so, based on choices you make. If you choose to install bundled goodies like clip art and media contents, a large amount of hard disk space will be occupied.

The pricing may seem steep but you have to consider you get plenty of apps apart from core vector art software in the suite. You can also download Corel’s Website Creator after registering for free. For Font management, you get Bitstream Font Navigator. There is raster graphics app Corel Photo-Paint as well as Corel CAPTURE, a screen shot utility included in this suite. The export plug-in utility PhotoZoom Pro 2 completes the suite. The suite is accompanied by a hardback manual- which is a thoughtful addition on Corel’s part.

You get Connect, which is a powerful browser and serves as a search utility too. With Connect, which works in similar way to Adobe Bridge, you can access various parts of the suite and media files. It works better than Windows explorer when you deal with library of images. Connect lets you uninstall or install fonts within Corel interface, which is a neat feature. It also lets you add vector images to vector-pattern library of CorelDraw. The same thing can be done with bitmap images as well. You can use it as a stand-alone program but Connect is also available in reduced docker mode when you work within Photo-Paint and CorelDraw. Then you can use it for quick access to all the libraries.

When you launch the app for the first time, a welcome screen splashes on screen. You can choose one from several available alternatives. New users can go through the video tutorials which are quite helpful. You can also browse gallery of artwork, check for updates or get into the application directly. The enhancements for modern PC hardware reflect in the way the app works. It does feel faster when you work with large files replete with effects and lots of texts, for example. However, screen redraws are still not very fast. Overall, the interface is much friendlier than that of Illustrator.  

As has been the case with earlier versions, you can create stunning vector artwork in CorelDraw without using the menus much. The toolset is replete with so many tools and options that you can create and edit artwork with shortcuts and toolsets. CorelDRAW looks more streamlined than ever in this version, now that its object docker has been spruced up to group apt tools together, based on usage.

In CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, you get a tray meant for storing images that can be reused. It now comes with checkboxes to access online services like iStockPhoto and Flickr. Any image you want to use can be dragged to this tray and it will be available for future usage. In fact, now the app offers support for more than one tray. When you use them, they appear like tabs at app interface bottom and you can name them as well.

Page layout artists can now use CorelDRAW Graphics Suite for their needs, as long as it is not a very complex project. CorelDRAW now sports a feature for numbering pages and has enhanced features to alter page layout sizes. Aligning and locking text to its baseline grid is possible. You also get a Lorem Ipsum tool. Artists and page layout professionals will benefit from these features beyond doubt.

CorelDraw has been liked by designers and page for its extensive fonts library. The nice thing is in this release Corel has overhauled the text engine. You get new Open Type options. A number of new tools and workflow enhancements will also be appreciated by veteran Corel users. One such instance is Freehand Pick tool which comes in handy for dealing with complex compositions replete with plenty of elements. It works far better than conventional rectangular selection marquees.

CorelDraw’s new version has something for artists who are not primarily into text handling as well. The new shaping tools open new ways of creative possibilities with vector art. The cartoon drawing professionals and illustration artists will find the smear, repel and twirl tool especially useful. These tools work exceptionally well when you deploy pen tablets. Another interesting new feature of CorelDraw is Color Harmonies. Now you can change outline and fill colors for many objects at the same time. These objects need not be linked or grouped for this to work.

Corel’s Photo Paint is not as loved as its vector graphic sibling by designers, in general. However, it has got some enhancements too. The inclusion of smart carver tool however is worth mentioning. It works in the same way as Photoshop’s new content-aware fill tool. However, it does not always produce stunning results. It works well when the object you want to be removed is placed on uniform background like sand or grass etc. It can take some time, based on how powerful hardware your PC has.
 
The revamped Website Creator offers plenty of ways to design websites from scratch but it will leave veteran web designers, especially those who use powerful and versatile tools like Dreamweaver, somewhat disappointed. However, it is still useful for users lacking skill in coding. You get plenty of Site Styles and templates in this app as it is.

Positive Points:
 -   Powerful typography tools and text handling enhancements.
 -   Support for multi core processors and 64 bit OS support.
 -   New morphing tools can help enhance creativity.
 -   Connect file browser helps in speeding up workflow.

Negative Points:
 -   Few enhancements in Photo Paint.
 -   Smart Carver tool has limitations and makes system sluggish.
 -   Requires lots of hard disk space.

Conclusion:
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite’s new version sports support for latest PC hardware and software architecture, which eventually help in workflow enhancement. The enhancements in color management and typography deserve praise and same can be said about its new vector morphing tools. The Connect file browser utility is versatile and can be customized to suit specific user needs. However, there are a few caveats. Apart from CorelDraw, the core vector graphic app, enhancements are hardly noticeable. Photo Paint still cannot match Photoshop and its only notable enhancement is the Smart Carver tool. The Trace and web design apps included with the suite are not compelling reasons to upgrade. Graphic designers and page layout professionals, who are weary of expensive Adobe apps, will lap up Corel’s new graphic suite with enthusiasm. It is a pity that Corel has not made it available for Mac users.

Rating: 4/5







CorelDRAW X6 Publisher's Description

Professional Graphic Design Software

* Superior vector illustration & page layout
* Versatile drawing and tracing tools
* Professional photo editing-capabilities
* Powerful website design software

Versatile and powerful graphic design software

Whether you're an aspiring artist or an experienced designer, CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X6 is your trusted graphic design software solution. With its content-rich environment and professional graphic design, photo-editing and website design software, you have everything you need to express your style and creativity with endless possibilities.

Quickly feel at home with built-in help, training videos and professionally designed templates. Then, create with confidence - everything from distinctive logos and signs to custom websites, web graphics, billboards, car wraps, flyers and more! Show your true design style!

Set up and start smoothly
Enrich your designs with extensive built-in learning tools, allowing you to start quickly and design with confidence. Gain new knowledge from valuable video tutorials and tips, insights from experts and an inspiring guidebook.

Create layouts with ease
Give your projects a high-quality look with over 1,000 premium fonts, 1,000 professional, high-resolution digital photos, 10,000 versatile clipart and 350 professional templates. Efficiently organize your design assets with Corel® CONNECT™ X6, a content finder that instantly locates content on your computer, local network and websites.

Design with style and creativity
Create beautiful designs for print and web with a complete set of drawing, bitmap-to-vector tracing, photo- editing and web graphics tools. Manage styles and colors easily with property dockers and convenient features, such as Style Sets and Color Harmonies.

Work faster and more efficiently
Save time and money with all of the powerful applications in one complete graphic design suite. Plus, enjoy the speed of multi-core processing and native 64-bit support, allowing you to quickly process larger files and images.

Easy sharing with market-leading compatibility
Output to a broad variety of media - from signs and flyers, to business cards, car wraps, web graphics and much more. Re-purpose and share your creations with support for over 100 file formats, including AI, PSD, PDF, JPG, PNG, EPS, TIFF, DOCX and PPT.

Features:

What's Included

* CorelDRAW® X6
Intuitive vector illustration and page-layout application
* Corel® PHOTO-PAINT™ X6
Professional image-editing application
* Corel® PowerTRACE™ X6
Accurate bitmap-to-vector tracing tool
* Corel® Website Creator™ X6*
Powerful do-it-yourself website design software
* Corel CAPTURE™ X6
Simple one-click screen capture utility
* Corel® CONNECT™ X6
Instant content finder
* PhotoZoom Pro 2**
Convenient PHOTO-PAINT plug-in to enlarge digital images
* ConceptShare™
Interactive online collaboration tool

Supporting applications

Barcode wizard, Duplexing wizard and Bitstream® Font Navigator®

Training
Over 2 hours of training videos (internet connection required)

Documentation
Online guidebook with expert design tips and insights (hard cover, full-color, printed Guidebook available with the box version), Quick-reference card (printed version available with the box version), Help files

Free download from Shareware Connection - Versatile and powerful graphic design software

Publisher: Corel Corporation | License: Shareware | Price: 499.00
Version: 16.0.0.707 | Size: 516096 KB | Platform: WinOther
Released Date: 10-10-2012 | Rating: 5 | Title: CorelDRAW X6

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