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CorelDRAW is a professional vector graphics editor created by the Corel Corporation and is is also the name of Corel's suite of graphics editing software. It is unique in its positioning as a graphics suite, having the ability to adjust elements like contrast and color balance within the vector area. CorelDRAW also has the ability to handle multi page documents as well as text flow across multiple documents. It can be used for a variety of projects from logos and business cards to multi-article newsletters.

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CorelDRAW
MSRP $399.00
Release date January, 1989
Brand Corel
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ProSCORE
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85
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mixed
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2 positive
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0 negative

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Cheaper than Illustrator
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Is an entire graphics suite (vector & raster) in one package
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Can "print" directly to a laser cutter
+1agreedisagree

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Handles multi-page documents & master pages
+1agreedisagree

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Ability to flow text across multiple documents
+1agreedisagree

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Can design items for output with sequential numbering/names (i.e. raffle tickets, membership cards, invitations)
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Direct link to Whatthefont type identification service
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Can be used to create TrueType, PostScript, and OpenType fonts
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Maximum page size is enormous (45mx45m), great for large scale signage
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Can import and export most relevant popular formats
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Not as widely used and supported as Adobe Illustrator
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Macintosh versions no longer made as of 2001
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Unix/Linux no longer directly supported as of 2001
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This report was started April 3, 2009 at 7:17 pm by Howlsthunder
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CorelDRAW

• CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 [DVD]

• DRAW Graphics Suite X4

UPC: 735163119206

EAN: 735163119206

MPN: CDGSX4ENPC

Competitors

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

MSRP  $599.00    Released  January, 1987
Pros
  • Integrates well with other Adobe software
  • Save money when purchased in a bundle
  • Equally powered student version available for cheaper
  • Clean interface that is easy to navigate & implement
Cons
  • Expensive
  • As with most vector drawing programs, has a very steep learning curve
ProSCORE
1 review
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1.  avatar Howlsthunder said:

I've never used CorelDRAW, though now I know it is no longer available for Mac I know why. CorelDRAW was something everyone laughed at in college and is equally poo-pooed in the design circles I know but from what I've read this is not because DRAW isn't a capable application (it is) but because Corel doesn't do much to promote its own software the way Adobe does. Many of its capabilities interest me and are things I wish Illustrator did - anyone have any experience with CorelDRAW?
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April 21, 2009
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Pros

  • Cheaper than Illustrator
  • Is an entire graphics suite (vector & raster) in one package
  • Can "print" directly to a laser cutter
  • Handles multi-page documents & master pages
  • Ability to flow text across multiple documents
  • Can design items for output with sequential numbering/names (i.e. raffle tickets, membership cards, invitations)
  • Direct link to Whatthefont type identification service
  • Can be used to create TrueType, PostScript, and OpenType fonts
  • Maximum page size is enormous (45mx45m), great for large scale signage
  • Can import and export most relevant popular formats

Cons

  • Not as widely used and supported as Adobe Illustrator
  • Macintosh versions no longer made as of 2001

Comments

"I've never used CorelDRAW, though now I know it is no longer available for Mac I know why. CorelDRAW was something everyone laughed at in college and is equally poo-pooed in the design circles I know but from what I've read this is not because DRAW isn't a capable application (it is) but because Corel doesn't do much to promote its own software the way Adobe does. Many of its capabilities interest me and are things I wish Illustrator did - anyone have any experience with CorelDRAW?"
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April 22, 2009
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Pros

  • Cheaper than Illustrator

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