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Specify a prefix or suffix for dimension text Type a prefix or suffix in the Prefix or Suffix box on the property
bar.
Hide or show a leading zero with a dimension value
Click the Leading zero button on the property bar. (The
leading zero appears in dimension lines by default.)
Make dimension text static
Click the Dynamic dimensioning button .
Most dimension line controls on the property bar become
unavailable. If you change the size of the object to which the
dimension line is attached, the dimension line text is not updated.
To set default properties for new dimension lines
1
From the toolbox, double-click the Parallel dimension tool button.
The Dimension tool page of the Options dialog box appears.
2 Specify the dimension style, precision, and units, prefix, and suffix.
To customize extension lines
1 Select a dimension line.
2
On the property bar, click the Extension lines options button .
3 To specify the distance between the extension lines and the object, enable the Distance from object check box, and type a value in the
Distance box.
4 To specify the length of the extension overhang, enable the Extension overhang check box, and type a value in the Distance box.
Using pressure-sensitive pens and devices
The following tools in CorelDRAW let you use the pressure of your pressure-sensitive pen, stylus, or other device: Artistic Media Pressure,
Eraser,Smear, Twirl, Attract, Repel, Roughen, and Smudge.
When you use a pressure-sensitive stylus or pen tablet with CorelDRAW, the amount of pressure that you apply controls the width of your
strokes. Each person uses a different strength or pressure level in a stroke, and you can set the application to match your stroke strength by
specifying pen settings. Proper pen settings are particularly useful if you have a light touch. If a light stroke leaves no trace, adjusting pen
settings can increase sensitivity for specific tools. Abrupt changes in the width your brushstrokes shows that you need to adjust your pen
settings on the Pen Settings page in the Options dialog box. Pen settings can be saved as presets to use later.
In addition, you can take full advantage of the pressure and tilt of your RTS-compatible pen tablet or device to control your brushstrokes.
CorelDRAW includes support for the Real-Time Stylus (RTS) interface, which was introduced with Windows 7. If you have a Wacom-
compatible graphics tablet or device, you can still use the WinTab interface for optimal results.
To adjust pen settings
1
Click Tools Options.
2 In the Global list of categories, click Pen Settings.
3 Using your stylus or digital pen, apply at least three strokes, building from the lowest to the highest pressure.
To save the settings as a preset, click Save.