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36 | CorelDRAW X8 User Guide
RAW workflow, experience Corel ParticleShop for amazing bitmap effects, and more. In order to access this collection of creative tools, you
need to be connected to the Internet. For more information, see “Acquiring applications, plug-ins, and extensions” on page 95.
Expand your collection of creative tools with the Get More docker.
Open documents in floating windows
So you can set up your workspace in the way that best suits your style, Corel PHOTO-PAINT offers options for how your photos open. You
can now have a number of documents visible simultaneously in floating windows. Or if you want to focus on one image at a time, you can
open files in a the default tabbed view.
Move the status bar
You can now place the status bar at the top of the application window, making it easier to see useful information about selected objects,
such as color, fill type, outline, and more. For more information, see “To change the position of the status bar” on page 726.
Community website for developers
With support from the new Developer Community site, you can create your own automation tools. There's a variety of useful resources,
including in-depth programming articles and code samples, which can help you automate tasks with macros and create custom features.
And when you have questions, you can turn to a community forum, knowledge base, or the FAQ page.
Visit http://community.coreldraw.com/sdk/ to get started.
Prepare banners for printing
CorelDRAW X8 accelerates the workflow of production professionals with the Border and Grommet dialog box, which simplifies preparing
banner designs for printing. It has intuitive controls for precisely creating the perfect border for the job, whether it’s stretching or mirroring
the document edges or setting a color. This feature also simplifies adding grommets, which are rings or edge strips inserted into holes
through thin material used to insert ropes and properly hang a banner. The Border and Grommet dialog box even gives you the flexibility to
create a banner from entire active page or just selected objects.
To use the Border and Grommet dialog box, you must first download the Border and Grommet extension. For more information, see “To
acquire an extension” on page 96. For more information, see “Preparing banners for printing” on page 622.