Operation Manual

150 | Corel DESIGNER X7 User Guide
The width you set is the maximum line width. The angle of the line you draw in relation to the calligraphic angle determines the line’s
actual width.
You can also access calligraphic lines by clicking Effects Linear patterns and specifying the settings that you want in the Linear
patterns docker.
To draw a pressure-sensitive line
1
In the toolbox, click the Linear pattern tools button, and then click the Pressure tool .
If you are using the mouse, press the Up arrow or Down arrow to simulate changes in pen pressure, which change the width of the
line.
2 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.
The width you set represents the line’s maximum width. The amount of pressure that you apply determines the line’s actual width.
To draw a preset line
1
In the toolbox, click the Linear pattern tools button, and click the Linear pattern preset tool .
2 Choose a line shape from the Preset stroke list 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.