Operation Manual

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If you want to create a nonproportional arrowhead, disable the Proportional check box, and type values in both the Length and Width
boxes.
Drawing calligraphic, pressure-sensitive, and preset lines
Corel DESIGNER lets you simulate the effect of a calligraphic pen when you draw lines. Calligraphic lines vary in thickness according to the
direction of the line and the angle of the pen nib. By default, calligraphic lines appear as closed shapes drawn with a pencil. You can control
the thickness of a calligraphic line by changing the angle of the line that you draw in relation to a specified calligraphic angle. For example,
when the line that you draw is perpendicular to the calligraphic angle, the line is at the maximum thickness specified by the pen width. Lines
drawn at the calligraphic angle, however, have little or no thickness.
By using either a mouse or a pressure-sensitive pen and graphics tablet, you can create pressure-sensitive lines that vary in thickness. Both
methods result in lines with curved edges and varying widths along a path. For information about using a pressure-sensitive pen on a
graphics tablet, see the manufacturer’s instructions. For information about choosing pen settings, see “Using pressure-sensitive pens and
devices ” on page 154 and “Support for Real-Time Stylus (RTS) pen tablets and devices” on page 154.
An image drawn by using two different linear pattern lines: calligraphic lines (left), and flat preset lines (right).
You can use preset lines to create thick strokes of various shapes.After you draw a calligraphic or preset line, you can apply a fill to it. For
information about applying fills, see “Filling objects” on page 301.
To draw a calligraphic line
1
In the toolbox, click the Linear pattern tools button, and then click the Calligraphic tool .
2 Type a value in the Calligraphic angle box on the property bar.
3 Drag until the line is the shape you want.
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You can also 
Set the width of the line Type a value in the Stroke width box on the property bar.
Smooth the edges of the line Type a value in the Freehand smoothing box on the property bar.
Apply transformations to line thickness when scaling
Click the Scale stroke with object button on the property bar.
Hide the bounding box for drawing
Click the Bounding box button on the property bar.