Corel CAD 2014
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1. MAIN Keyboard 7 Fo WIAR f S o erara Jd 2 Tiles MAIN UI Profiles i 2D Solid MAIN 3 Points MAIN 3 Tiles MAIN 3D Face MAIN 13D Mesh MAIN 3D Polyline MAIN Command string Small icon location Large icon location J aon lite Organized layouts CorelCAD lets you organize drawings into multiple tiled layouts using tabbed sheets Each sheet can determine a different style of printing or plotting The drawing window can be divided into multiple views each displaying the drawing from a unique perspective You can place drawing borders title blocks equipment lists or other information on the sheets You can also switch between model and paper space with just a double click to adjust the representation of the model or edit it Reviewer s Guide 11 Compatibility for a smoother workflow CorelCAD makes it easy to collaborate and share with colleagues and clients by providing support for a variety of industry standard formats Access drafts and sketches from CorelDRAW Many designers prefer to use a creative graphics application for making first sketches prior to getting down to the precise CAD drafting and 2D 3D modeling work With CorelCAD 2014 for Windows you can import CorelDRAW CDR and Corel DESIGNER DES files as model space objects with a representation in a layo2. Batch Print SINISI NNN S NI ON ONE ONION Publishing Output Export to CorelDRAW CDR and Corel DESIGNER DES Export to PDF PDF Creation using Print Table Styles Export to SVG Scalable Vector Graphics STL Export for 3D printing JPEG PNG output using Print Table Styles S SN NT NAN OS AE NEN NN Number of support file formats Export Collaboration GIS file format support ESRI Shape shp files 3D Solid geometry exchange file format sat support v y Pack and Go command Visual Menu and Toolbar Customization User profiles management v v CUI Menu files support v v CUIX Menu file import New LISP including support for LISP commands from other CAD applications COM API y CorelCAD powered by ARES Reviewer s Guide 17 Windows Mac OS X Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications VSTA support Pugin Store rekadmat com Licensing Single license Network licenses Maintenance upgrade protection SENN ON SE NNN Educational licenses OS support Windows 8 1 v Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP v Native 64 bit application v v 32 bit OS support v Mac OS X Mavericks 10 9 New Mac OS X 10 6 10 8 v MSI based network deployment v Minimum system requirements Mac OS
3. powered by ARES Reviewer s Guide CorelCAD powered by ARES Contents 1 Introducing CorelCAD 2014 cc s sccsseeesssessesseeeseseesneeeeeees 1 2 Customer profiles sexdssssscc stone denetensadcestenastensievesecstsesetvactvuees ste 3 3 Key features cases creeds secre tecedvcneteactcneeteecaesneieecceeeeunsienee see 5 Open and save native DWG files cccccessssscessscessceecessesseesseesseeseeeseeeseneeees 5 Design in 2 DANCES arnir E E E E E 9 Built for speed on Windows amp Mac OS cccecsseceseesesseeseeceeeceecessersesseesseeees 10 Customize amp automate for greater efficiency csccessesscssesssesssesssesssessseeeatens 11 Compatibility for a smoother WOrkflOW c cccscccssssescsecssssssessssesssesseessseeeneess 12 4 Integrating CorelCAD 2014 into other graphics workflows 13 5 Comparing CorelCAD 2014 for Windows and Mac O6S 15 Introducing CorelCAD 2014 CorelCAD 2014 is the smart solution for day to day design work requiring precision and detail providing high level CAD performance without the high cost typical of CAD solutions Enterprises that rely on CAD have always had tough choices to make about software While there are several budget priced alternatives many lack critical tools or use a format that impedes collaboration and sharing CorelCAD 2014 simplifies things by offering an inexpensive full featured 2D CAD application
4. chd AutoCAD 2013 2014 DWG support CorelCAD 2014 saves to R2013 DWG natively which ensures full compatibility support features and CorelCAD file attributes in DWG format This level of support is paramount for users who receive and manipulate tiles created with AutoCAD 2014 or AutoCAD 2013 and ensures that you can seamlessly work with customers and partners who use AutoCAD Familiar CAD user interface f you ve worked in other popular CAD applications there s no learning curve with CorelCAD so you can be productive immediately Offering a familiar CAD user interface including the command line you can quickly get to work by using the same commands and keyboard shortcuts you already know Snep Ged Ortho Peter Esne Eirack LWI MODE 440273255810 Reviewer s Guide 5 New Ribbon user interface UI CorelCAD 2014 introduces two new ribbon UI workspaces that were designed to maximize efficiencies for specific workflows The 3D Modeling and Drafting amp Annotation workspaces organize the application s tools and commands into a convenient ribbon which makes it easier to discover features 3D Modeling x sBRBBss3I Home Solids and Meshes Insert Annotate Sheet Manage View gt Re ame cooys S a Modeling Extrude Line PolyLine Circle 3D Copy z s v v Gr Rotater 7 Gr gt O stando v Modeling Draw Modify Layers Design Resources x c A A C
5. Open and save native DWG files While most CAD tools let you work with AutoCAD DWG Tiles many employ their own native file formats Often converting these file formats to and trom DWG causes critical loss or misrepresentation of parts of the drawing And some CAD tools are unable to open these third party proprietary file formats CorelCAD 2014 uses DWG as its primary drawing format so you re assured of worry free collaboration Many CAD tools and their proprietary file formats contain elements that aren t supported in DWG And conversely AutoCAD has features that aren t supported by some applications which can cause untimely and unwanted surprises during file conversion With CorelCAD 2014 and its ability to process the file attributes of non supported AutoCAD features you ll enjoy full compability when collaborating with partners and customers who work with the DWG file format CorelCAD 2014 is compatible with any file created in AutoCAD R12 through AutoCAD R2013 DWG The ability to save drawings to widely adopted R12 DWG and DXF formats means that you can continue to work with any legacy hardware such as a laser engraver or plotter that only reads that version Plus you can even use CorelCAD to recover damaged or corrupted DWG and DXF files in all format versions CorelCAD powered by ARES R2000 2002 Binary Drawing dxf R14 Binary Drawing dxf R13 Binary Drawing df R12 Binary Drawing
6. Windows e Apple Mac with Intel processor e Microsoft Windows 8 1 Microsoft Windows 8 e Mac OS X v10 6 Snow Leopard v10 7 Lion v10 8 Microsoft Windows 7 Windows Vista or Mountain Lion or v10 9 Mavericks Windows XP with latest service packs 32 bit 1 GB RAM 2GB recommended anil e 500 MB hard disk space e Microsoft Windows 8 1 Microsoft Windows 8 or Windows 7 64 bit version e 1024 x 768 display 1280 x 800 recommended with 16 bit video card e Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz or faster Wenceneahle e 2 GB RAM 4 GB or more recommended e CD ROM drive for installation from CD e 500 MB tree hard disk space l l e Internet connection for installation from download e High color 16 bit graphics card 3D graphics product activation and access to the plug in store accelerator card recommended e 1024 x 768 screen resolution 1200 x 800 recommended e Mouse or tablet e CD ROM drive for installation from CD e internet connection for installation from download product activation and access to the plug in store 18 Reviewer s Guide CorelCAD powered by ARES About Corel Corel is one of the world s top software companies providing some of the industry s best known graphics productivity and digital media products Boasting the most comprehensive portfolio of innovative software we ve built a reputation for delivering solutions that are easy to learn and u
7. makes it easy to verity a drawing to ensure compliance with industry corporate or project standards The VerifyStandards command checks the current drawing to match naming conventions such as layer properties line styles dimension styles and text styles with an associated Drawing Standards tile DWS You can then quickly replace any nonstandard items Standards File BIM Std14 01 d BIM Std14 01 d BIM Std14 01 d BIM Std14 01 d Standard Value 3 0 0394 Alt tol precision 2 3 Arrow size 0 18 2 5 Center mark size 0 09 2 5 Precision 4 Current Value Give it a try Verifying a drawing 1 To associate a Drawing Standards DWS file click Tools gt Standards gt Drawing Standards 2 In the Options Drawing Standards dialog box click the New button 3 In the Select File dialog box navigate to the folder containing your drawing standards tiles select one and then click Open 4 Click Tools gt Standards gt Verify Standards 5 In the Verity Standards dialog box select any item that violates drawing standards 6 In the Replace with area select a drawing standard that matches the intended appearance and then click Fix 8 Reviewer s Guide New Layer Preview With CorelCAD 2014 you can quickly and easily preview the content of layers in complex CAD files This helps you to understand a drawing s layer structure and find specific content Give it a try Previewing la
8. tel gt ey _ rn ee ooo c e A ee e Record and play audio notes VOICENOTE _ e Block 1 E My A G v a o B se eae Re ee aa General Folders x ee ie fan oe a SolarBuilding_mm dwg aH yi A Blocks eee Panel J Fa Dimension Styles by O ByLayer E me Layers zaz 1 0000 ht Line Styles a a fii Byla Solid i B Reference Drawings diih saien z Sheets ByLayer x 4 Table Styles ByLayer 2 Text Styles ii mw p Content Geometry Datu Dot Integral EJ 123 6750 BS 171 7013 E 322 2085 Oblique _Open _Open30 o x 1 0000 oy 1 0000 ET o3 nooo _Open90 _Origin Paras Misc LJ G z xn 1 0000 744 VNOTE nd i HE vuon d ct Unities Preview x i Box77 292 D Projects 2013 SolarBuilding_mm dwg 14 Blocks N Model DIN A3 Plan View A3 Command window Press ESC or ENTER to exit Snap Grid Ortho GPolac ESnap Record and play audio notes VOICENOTE 4 Reviewer s Guide amp x Efrack weight MODEL 274 9362 156 2784 0 0000 CorelCAD Key features With native DWG file support industry standard CAD features customizable 2D and 3D design tools and compatibility with a range of common formats CorelCAD 2014 helps you be more productive Optimized for both Windows and Mac OS CorelCAD delivers impressive speed performance and customization on your preferred platform
9. DPI resolutions ensuring that UI elements appear crisp and legible when displayed on high resolution monitors Enhanced Native 64 bit support For both Windows and Mac OS worktlows CorelCAD 2014 provides 64 bit CAD environments that can seamlessly process large CAD files Plus a 32 bit version is included CorelCAD powered by ARES for Windows users who may need to work with less powerful hardware configurations Enhanced Application performance and speed With its native 64 bit architecture CorelCAD 2014 offers increased application speed for both Windows and Mac OS users The application also provides accelerated display regeneration which results in smoother zooming and panning operations in large and complex CAD drawings Customize amp automate for greater efficiency With CorelCAD 2014 you don t need programming knowledge to customize the interface It s also easy to automate tasks or add new functionality Automation support You can extend your productivity by taking advantage of the LISP and Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications VSTA programming interfaces to automate repetitive tasks and create your own functions routines and plug ins You can also access the plug in store for CorelCAD Add Ons and third party enhancements that can help you add new functionality to the application Windows version only Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications VSTA support With the VST
10. I e G B Folders x SolarPanel dwg AJ Blocks Dimension Styles Layers EE Line Styles Gy Reference Drawings Sheets a Table Styles Text Styles Solids sample2 dwg J 2014 T B Canal m p Content n n lal mr mee D Projects 2013 SolarPanel dwg 2143 Blocks Mode DIN A3 Plan View A3 Command window Press ESC or ENTER to exit _DESIGNRESOURCES CorelCAD SolarPanel dwg Gh A EH SZ ee G E y7 amp y O ByLayer The familiar ribbon UI options also help to ease the transition for new users who are migrating trom AutoCAD or other similar programs Plus you can easily import customized AutoCAD workspace files CUIX and map those tools and functions directly to the CorelCAD ribbon e i Erco LRE Bylayer Solid line x Es g 0 Jie v 2 E pt ByLayer x ByLayer Manager Jo J ccs world x Prop ra ByBlock Coordinates C ByAlpha amp x j No Selection ie as Ey 2 General Stando sw O ByLayer X E 1 0000 mA Bylayer Solidline v ByLayer a ByLayer tStyle None X None 60 7950 47 9447 0 0000 313 2764 515 8845 Yes Bd Yes x Yes ly x Snap Grid Ortho Polac ESnap Weight GMODEL 303 9680 246 9766 0 0000 Give it a try Choosing a Ribbon workspace e In CorelCAD 2014 click the drop down menu Classic Defaut N the upper left corner of the workspace and c
11. ensures that you can open and work with 3D models e mnmeto f E 5 i ii ie 7 Pros 3 gt j Z y w UF a W ST E 2 9057 257 0022 150 2521 Print 3D designs from CorelCAD You can export multiple 3D solid objects to stereolithographic file format STL the most commonly used format for processing 3D prints STL support provides a direct connection to most 3D printers which lets you print 3D prototypes Work with GIS files CorelCAD 2014 provides support for GIS files in ESRI Shape SHP tile format This lets you visualize maps and geospatial models that were created by geographic information systems GIS applications CorelCAD powered by ARES Integrating CorelCAD 2014 into other graphics workflows CorelCAD 2014 bridges the gap between CAD and other Unique to CorelCAD this level of file support creates a graphics workflows by offering import from and export to complete compatible graphics worktlow trom Corel CDR and DES formats CAD applications usually provide covering everything trom concept design CorelDRAW very little file support for exporting drawings creating a or Corel Painter to CAD CorelCAD technical disconnect when you re trying to repurpose CAD for illustration Corel DESIGNER and marketing deliverables technical illustration or marketing design CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO PAINT G gt 4 rr i J E jt a Ss pi i i i Meet o li
12. i THeHSS i SSN CorelCAD Reviewer s Guide 13 powered by ARES This simplifies the process of getting CAD models into downstream graphics worktlows CAD drawings are unreadable to most people Exporting 3D CAD to a vector based format such as CorelDRAW or Corel DESIGNER allows you to repurpose that content O De een mmm os A cane Tel eee os zj err x HN aa pti il a n a aspen menne Y masen y en j tomes T eee 14 Reviewer s Guide The vector tiles can be used in Corel DESIGNER to create technical illustrations destined for a wide variety of documentation such as assembly instructions parts catalogs and training materials You can then leverage those technical illustrations ina creative way using CorelDRAW to create a range of marketing materials such as flyers web pages presentations and more TP Fue 9 s e SES p ymt io f2eerrr lara a a f kd t Please note import and export of CorelDRAW CDR and Corel DESIGNER DES file formats Is only available in CorelCAD 2014 for Windows CorelCAD powered by ARES Comparing CorelCAD 2014 for Windows and Mac OS This table compares the CorelCAD features that are available on both the Windows and the Macintosh Operating systems Windows Mac OS X File support AutoCAD R2013 DWG native file format Legacy CAD file AutoCAD R12 R2010 D
13. is Images References Underlay rectangular and polygonal clipping Masking Entities Wipe out Non rectangular viewports Rectangle creation with support for area and dimension Line weights display and print Exploding Splines and Ellipses to polylines Tables Multiline Hatch editing Gradient hatch True Colors support Multi language character set TrueType Fonts support Spell checking Internal WYSIWYG multiline text editor ATANA ON STON AT S SSAA sS S Ral NOON TO Sap SST ON ad SS ONS ON OSG S S Associative dimensions Arc length dimensions Jogged radius dimensions Smart Dimensioning tool Redline and markup PDF Underlay DGN Microstation CAD file format Underlay VoiceNotes NI SN ONO ON OS ON AS NI ALAA A 16 Reviewer s Guide CorelCAD powered by ARES Revision clouds 3D viewing and design 3D model viewing Windows Mac OS X Projected Isometric views Shaded Rendered display modes Lights Materials Optional w Render plug in PTN 3D surface commands S 3D solid modeling Printing plotting layout sheets Multiple Layout Sheet Tabs Multiple Paper Spaces St Sa Oc Se SN S S Lock Layout Viewports CTB Color table support STB Style table support Print Configuration Manager
14. with 3D solid modeling tools The use of CAD tiles is becoming more commonplace for a wide range of graphics protessionials from technical illustrators to designers in marketing departments As such the ability to open and repurpose CAD content such as DWG Tiles has become a requirement that saves organizations both time and money The native CorelCAD file format DWG supports the latest AutoCAD DWG file format R2013 DWG as used by AutoCAD 2013 2014 ensuring total fidelity with the industry standard CorelCAD can also handle the tile attributes of non supported AutoCAD features and preserves functionality in DWG Tiles eliminating conversion and sharing issues If you re familiar with other popular CAD tools making the transition to CorelCAD 2014 is straightforward CorelCAD incorporates a range of tools commands and UI elements found in other CAD software so any CAD designer can quickly get to work with no learning curve Windows has traditionally been the operating system of the CAD world but there are pockets of dedicated Mac users With that in mind CorelCAD is optimized for both platforms and at a fraction of the price of other CAD software available for the Mac Attach Clip Layers insert Attribute ck lock m Block Block Description Attributes T j Bock t J EA Attach Drawing p C ee ee Baaeae8 See ee ee eee ee Attaches a new PDF underlay to the current drawin
15. A Manager toolbar you can easily record edit and run VSTA macros For Windows users CorelCAD 2014 offers built in VSTA features which make it easy for anyone to automate repetitive tasks and command sequences In addition integration with the VSTA development environment offers extended functionality to help users create advanced macros Enhanced LISP support CorelCAD 2014 now provides Icon menu support when working with LISP routines This means that you can build custom dialog boxes that display preview thumbnails SLD of CAD components which is especially useful for building custom libraries In addition CorelCAD 2014 adheres to a common structure tor LISP programming making it easy to reuse any existing automations without need to recompile Enhanced UI customization For every industry that relies on CAD tools there s a different workflow To that end CorelCAD 2014 is easily customizable to meet the needs of a variety of sectors and projects Without any programming knowledge you can fine tune the UI CorelCAD powered by ARES to your working needs Custom workspace configurations can then be saved in user profiles and deployed throughout an organization to tailor the UI to specific project needs and maximize productivity Plus you can now import CUIX files which eases the transition for AutoCAD users who employ custom ribbon workspaces MAIN Interface ALAIN MAIN Mouse Actions j MAIN BOE EST
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17. WG support DXF Drawing Exchange File support Template Drawings DWT support Drawing web format DWF support Recovery of corrupted drawings Raster image support BMP GIF JPG PNG TIFF SENN NY SINIS OLE support Import CorelIDRAW CDR and Corel DESIGNER DES S NON ON OST ONS NEON ON Number of supported file formats Import 10 10 User interface Ribbon user interface UI New Classic menu and toolbars v v Edit multiple drawings MDI v v Dockable Properties palette v v Tool matrix v V Design Resources docker New New References Manager palette v v Right click context menus v v Command prompt area v v Industry standard command sequences v v Options Settings Manager v v Search in Options dialog box New New CorelCAD powered by ARES Reviewer s Guide 15 Viewing and Selection tools Windows Mac OS X Real time Pan and Zoom v v 3D Mouse navigation v Object Snap ESnap y v4 Object Tracking ETrack dynamic guides v v QuickGroup tool and Group Selection mode setting New New Drafting and Editing Layers Toolbar y v Layer states Save and Restore y v Layer Tools y v Layer Transparency New New Layer Preview tool gt gt In Place Editing of block definitions and external references S
18. ces that do not support ellipses or splines for example legacy engraving devices In addition you can use the Explode command for other complex entities such as Blocks CorelCAD Design in 2D and 3D Along with its comprehensive set of 2D drawing features CorelCAD 2014 includes a set of 3D solid modeling tools at just a fraction of the price you d expect Solid modeling tools With its 3D solid modeling tools CorelCAD 2014 ensures that you can work with increasingly common 3D designs Just like 3D CAD applications you can add 3D solid primitives to your design and use Boolean operations to unite intersect and subtract bodies 2D entities can be extruded revolved or swept along a path You can also loft between 2D entities to create solid objects CorelCAD 2014 also gives you the ability to slice and intersect solids and edit edges faces and bodies of 3D solids Designing in 3D 1 Click File menu gt New choose the standard template and click Open 2 Type Sphere at the command prompt 3 Click in the graphics area to set the center point and drag to set the radius 4 Click View menu gt View Tiles Manager 5 In the View Tiles dialog box click New and then choose 3D trom the Orientation drop down menu 6 Choose Four Left from the Default configurations ist and click OK Reviewer s Guide 9 Give it a try 7 Click the Rectangle tool C3 in the toolbox and draw a rectangle 8 With the re
19. ctangle selected click Solids menu gt Draw gt Extrude and drag in the drawing window 9 With the box and sphere selected click View gt Shade Unique collaboration tools Most CAD projects demand the input and feedback of an entire team so effective collaboration and annotation tools are critical With the VoiceNotes feature CorelCAD 2014 lets you add recorded messages reminders or instructions directly in your drawing Great for a quick onsite or in meeting review VoiceNotes allow you to quickly document your ideas so they can be incorporated later You can also easily mark up drawing items with treehand sketches or attach other drawings and images as references which can be clipped to show only the relevant portions To accelerate and simplify reviews you can mask portions of a drawing to exempt them trom annotations Give it a try Annotating with VoiceNotes 1 Click Insert menu gt Insert Edit VoiceNote or type VoiceNote at the command prompt 2 Select a point in the drawing to place the VoiceNote and open the VoiceNote dialog box 3 Using the controls in the VoiceNote dialog box record an audio note You can also add a text message to a VoiceNote 10 Reviewer s Guide Give it a try 4 Click OK A VoiceNote icon appears in the drawing ji You can open a VoiceNote by typing VoiceNote at the command prompt and clicking a VoiceNote icon Revision Cloud tool With CorelCAD 2014 you can crea
20. g ATTACHPDF CorelCAD powered by ARES Snap Grid Ortho Polar ESnap ETrack LWeight MODEL 18387 7108 16793 8790 0 0000 Reviewer s Guide 1 Customer profiles Architects Engineers and Construction AEC service providers In the AEC sector CAD designers work primarily in 2D but with an increasing emphasis on 3D design They work for small to medium sized firms and create a variety of drawings including 2D designs for drafting and construction plans elevations floor plans and construction details Their projects are just as likely to be created from scratch as to be based on legacy design components The ability to collaborate and exchange tiles with colleagues and clients is critical to their worktlow And many architects preter the Macintosh operating system or work in a hybrid Windows PC and Macintosh environment CorelCAD file Edit View Insert Format Dimension Draw Modi Tool Matrix DAD Z e Standard awe l Draw A gt A D N NTO OION OLJAN r e E a E BH amp Modity y Sheets X Styles y AXEZ Text ccs Zoom RSeeheaag Qa Meshes Modeling Alf GETE ER n N 8 oooh Solid Editing o ol fw Z LLII PONT O Pen a 2 ER O EEEE Model Layouti AOplan A4 View gt Dimension Left Tools Solids Window Help lding 2014x dwg l a pla az os 27 0 Properties CorelCAD 2014 offers a lightweight standards compliant 2D application that supports 3D solid model
21. hoose an option e 3D Modeling Drafting and Annotation Smart drafting tools CorelCAD 2014 has all the smart drafting tools you expect in CAD software offering the same functionality that professional designers have grown accustomed to in graphics software You can speed up drafting with a variety of entity snap modes entity tracking and polar guides Custom coordinate systems can be created to align the construction plane 6 Reviewer s Guide with drawing objects You can also save time by using EntityGrips to quickly reposition align copy or resize entities CorelCAD New QuickGroup CorelCAD 2014 provides a new QuickGroup command that makes it easy to quickly group drawing entities You simply select the entities you want to group right click and choose Entity Group gt Quick Group Nev Design Resources docker With the handy new Design Resources docker you can quickly access and repurpose existing design assets such as blocks dimension styles layers line styles reference drawings sheets table styles and text styles The Design Resources docker makes it easy to find and access both local and network design assets G1 Gy gt BOGE Folders El jy DWG projects BIM Std14 01 dws OffShore Wind Turbine dwg az A Blocks Z Dimension Styles amp Layers ER Line Styles te Reference Drawings fe Sheets l Table Styles 2 Text Styles SolarBuilding 2014x dwg SolarPa
22. ing The ability to work in the DWG format including AutoCAD 2014 DWG files eliminates any conversion issues when exchanging files with colleagues or reusing legacy tiles Collaboration is simplified and accelerated through support for voice notations and commenting in editable drawings Plus tiles can be exported to CorelDRAW CDR Corel DESIGNER DES and PDF simplifying information sharing with other departments in their company such as documentation or marketing What s more CorelCAD 2014 is optimized for both Windows and Mac OS so users can work on the plattorm they prefer Windows version only eo BEaOAQ Rotated 9 R BS On ERN amp Centered yi Centered Standard x x Horizontal 105 6313 zn 1 0000 aF Of 4p On tal Best fit tt Off Tal Move text no Snap Grid Onho Poar esms Peras LWEGAT MODEL 13791 6362 16999 8237 0 0000 CorelCAD Reviewer s Guide 3 Occasional 2D CAD users There are two groups of occasional 2D CAD users each with distinct needs and workflows Firstly CAD designers working for large enterprises in the manufacturing sector design primarily in 3D however they still need 2D support The types of drawings they design include assembly schematics and parts details and many of their legacy tiles are 2D CAD DWG which have to be maintained A 2D draft will often serve as the basis for a 3D design and
23. nel dwg Blocks Z Dimension Styles amp layers EE Line Styles te Reference Drawings S Sheet m C DWG projects SolarPanel dwg 2142 Blocks Using the Design Resources docker 1 In the classic CorelCAD 2014 workspace click the Design Resources 32 button on the property bar In any CorelCAD 2014 workspace you can open or close the Design Resources docker by pressing Ctrl 2 CorelCAD powered by ARES Give it a try You can also right click the property bar and choose Design Resources from the drop menu 2 In the Folders section navigate to a folder containing DWG Tiles and select a file 3 In the Contents section choose one of the following options to see the reusable assets e Blocks Dimension Styles Layers Line Styles Reference Drawings Sheets Table Styles Text Styles When you choose an asset from the Contents area the content is displayed in the Preview area 4 Click to insert the asset in the current drawing Properties docker Whether your background is graphic design or CAD the Properties docker is a familiar versatile feature It gives you the ability to manipulate the geometry and properties of entities including layers colors line styles and line weights You can also use the Properties docker to easily copy attributes from one object to another 9 Properties i Reviewer s Guide 7 New CAD standards verification CorelCAD 2014
24. parency With support for AutoCAD R2013 DWG file formats CorelCAD 2014 ensures full visual integrity with existing CAD files For advanced designs you can apply layer transparency to highlight specitic content or to make content below the current layer visible Align Viewport tool The Viewport command makes it easier than ever to arrange the elements of your drawings and gain better more accurate sheet alignment With CorelCAD 2014 viewports are aligned by the geometry within each viewport This means that users no longer have to rely on guesswork to determine if their locations are precise PDF Underlay You can reference PDF files in a drawing as a PDF Underlay You can specity the layer visibility of PDF Underlays clip the PDF Underlay to display only a portion of the PDF and detach underlayers from current drawings CorelCAD 2014 also supports Microstation DGN tiles as underlays In place text editing Instead of using a separate dialog box CorelCAD 2014 offers direct onscreen text editing With in place text editing it s easier than ever to modify the definitions of components block definitions or elements referenced drawings Plus for greater efficiency Component instances in your drawings now show changes in real time ExplodeX command You can use this command to convert ellipses and splines into polylines which is particularly beneficial for preparing drawings for export to other software applications or devi
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26. se helping people achieve new levels of creativity and productivity The industry has responded with hundreds of awards for innovation design and value Used by millions of people around the world our product lines include CorelDRAW Graphics Suite CorelDRAW Technical Suite CorelCAD Corel Painter Corel PaintShop Pro Corel VideoStudio and Corel WordPertect Office For more information on Corel please visit www corel com Copyright 2013 Corel Corporation All rights reserved CorelCAD 2014 Reviewer s Guide Protected by patents in the United States and elsewhere Product specifications pricing packaging technical support and information specifications refer to the retail English version only The specifications for all other versions including other language versions may vary INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY COREL ON AN AS IS BASIS WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THOSE ARISING BY LAW STATUTE USAGE OF TRADE COURSE OF DEALING OR OTHERWISE THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED OR ITS USE IS ASSUMED BY YOU COREL SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT LOST O
27. te Revision Clouds to highlight areas that require or contain revisions making the review and revision processes simpler and more efficient Drawing areas can be accentuated with specific shapes such as rectangular elliptical and freehand clouds In addition you can set the specific layer for a cloud line color style and weight as well as adjust the radius of the cloud s sequential arc Built for speed on Windows amp Mac OS CorelCAD 2014 lets you work quickly and efficiently on both Windows and Mac OS Operating system freedom CAD programs have traditionally been designed to run almost exclusively on Windows operating systems but CorelCAD changes that Whichever OS you prefer Mac or Windows CorelCAD lets you work quickly and efficiently on your platform of choice And while some Mac OS CAD tools aren t nearly as feature rich as their Windows equivalent CorelCAD is designed to give Windows and Mac users almost the same level of functionality a features apply to both operating systems unless noted For a comparison of features available on Windows and Macintosh operating systems see Comparing CorelCAD 2014 for Windows and Mac OS on page 15 Enhanced Windows 8 1 and Mac OS Mavericks 10 9 support CorelCAD 2014 is fully accessible tor Windows 8 users through the desktop Mac users can take full advantage of new Mac OS X features including full screen application mode Plus CorelCAD 2014 is optimized for high
28. they need to be able to repurpose 3D tiles to add detail to 2D drawings To share their work with other departments they publish CAD drawings to a range of formats Drafting and Annotation 6 B ial amp 9 gt CorelCAD SolarPanel dwg Secondly graphic designers need a tool to edit CAD files that supports all elements of DWG drawings such as model spaces and layout sheets They work in marketing and technical documentation departments and the ability to work with 2D CAD tiles allows them to reuse design content in user guides marketing materials and presentations CorelCAD addresses these needs by offering an atfordable Standards compliant 2D CAD application that complements 3D CAD solutions The ability to import drafts trom CorelDRAW CDR and export CAD drawings to CorelDRAW and Corel DESIGNER tile tormats simplifies repurposing content ensuring that users can maintain and reuse legacy content Windows version only Home Insert Annotate Sheet Manage View 5 L mo MA Ta faa i r s A _ E4 E A p w me Se S A g a l a is a a P Paste Design Inset Attribute References Attach Clip Layers j Block Define Block Field Insert Edit Hyperlink Object 4 Resources Block Block Manager X X Description Attributes 49 a Voicenote Clipboard Resources Block Reference ympon Block Definition Data Design Resources ax Insert Edit a Voicenote Properties 8 x r
29. ut sheet You can also work seamlessly with multi page CDR tiles from version 8 to X6 and DES files trom version 10 to X6 Publish to CorelDRAW and Corel DESIGNER CAD files aren t used only in Engineering departments however integrating CAD files into other corporate worktlows has always been a challenge Graphics professionals working in other areas of a company regularly have to deal with CAD tiles because they often contain content ideal for presentations technical documentation or marketing materials CorelCAD 2014 for Windows simplities the repurposing of CAD tiles by offering export to CorelDRAW and Corel DESIGNER formats so you can quickly access and easily reuse that information Hassle free file sharing CorelCAD 2014 facilitates collaboration with colleagues and clients by providing support for a variety of leading industry standard formats including SVG ACIS SAT and DWE Plus the ability to save to PDF ensures that non CAD users can always view your drawings Repurpose published content With support for both PDF and DGN underlays CorelCAD 2014 makes it easy to reuse published PDF and CAD tiles Microstation DGN as external references in your drawings Import and export of CorelDRAW CDR and Corel DESIGNER DES tile formats Is only available in CorelCAD 2014 for Windows 12 Reviewer s Guide Repurpose 3D CAD files With support for the popular 3D exchange file format ACIS SAT CorelCAD 2014
30. yers 1 Click Format gt Layer Tools gt Layer Preview A list of all layers appears in the Layer Preview dialog box 2 Click a layer to view its contents You can also Ctrl click several layers at once to view their contents Nev Search in Options dialog box CorelCAD 2014 provides a new search capability in the Options dialog box that makes it faster and easier to locate relevant settings preferences drafting styles drawing file properties and more This also enables quicker customization by eliminating the need to manually navigate various tabs in the Options dialog box In addition users who are new to CorelCAD will be able to instantly tind comparable features and functions by using familiar search terms which can save valuable time while migrating from another application E Options User Preferences Ea Display amp ETrack amp Polar Guides W Grid Settings E Pointer Cues E gt Display ESnap cues O Yellow v ESnap cue size Give it a try Searching the Options dialog box 1 Click Tools gt Options 2 In the Options dialog box type a keyword in the Find field CorelCAD powered by ARES Give it a try A drop menu updates in real time as you type offering immediate results For example by typing layer you ll be presented with options relevant to layers 3 Choose an option trom the drop menu to access the appropriate command or setting New Layer Trans
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