fritsch@hatteras.cs.unc.edu (Dan Fritsch) (12/21/90)
Since my last post, I've received numerous requests
for information on the new features in Corel Draw! 2.0,
so I thought I'd summarize below:
FONTS:
- Over 150 scalable fonts (.wfn)
- Ability to create custom fonts by modifying existing
ones, or starting from scratch (.wfn export feature)
- You can now convert any .wfn font to Adobe Type 1
format using WFNBOSS (and vice versa). This means that
you can import a Type 1 font, modify and save it, and
export it as a new Type 1 font. Those with postscript
printers (or ATM or SuperPrint) have access to all of
the fonts that come with Corel Draw. I have converted
the Caslon and Garamond equivalents and can now use
them in Ventura Publisher and Ami Pro. Adobe Type 1
converted .wfn fonts appear to be of fairly high quality
(in my humble opinion).
- Fonts can be designated as SYMBOL sets. A new visual
symbol selector lets you flip through a symbol set so
that you can visually select a symbol to use. This is
sort of like having a set of clip art libraries. CD
comes with about 40 symbol sets, including Holiday,
Computer, Geographic, and Bullet sets.
- The Text pop-up window now shows the first two characters
typed in the font preview window (you don't have to specify
a character in the preferences menu anymore), so font
selection is easier.
TEXT:
- You can now create paragraph text by creating a "frame"
for the text. Paragraph text can include up to 4000
characters in as many as 8 columns. You can import ASCII
text into a paragraph frame and specify justification
(including full left & right). This function makes Corel
Draw much more useful for creating single page layouts.
FILLS:
- Along with the usual solid and postscript fills, you can
now fill any object (including text) with one of the included
bitmap or vector fill patterns, or you can create your own
fill pattern.
- TIFF or PCX files can be imported as fill patterns.
- Visual preview of fountain fills (slow).
MERGE:
- Merge text from a file into a CD page. Useful for creating
form letters.
DRAWING EFFECTS:
- BLEND lets you smoothly change shapes and colors between two
objects/
- EXTRUDE creates 3-D effects.
- ENVELOPE lets you stretch or twist an object.
- PERSPECTIVE creates the illusion of perspective.
COLOR:
- On screen, user definable palette. Click with left mouse
button sets fill color, right sets line color.
- Support for 24-bit color.
- Display of 256 pure colors (previews look great!).
STATUS BAR:
- Now shows fill and outline colors, outline width.
GRIDS:
- Visible grid (finally).
- Non-printing ruler guides (ala Pagemaker).
- Snaps to grid or ruler guides.
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Programmable right mouse button.
- Align to page.
- Nodes can be snapped to grids or guides.
- Full screen preview.
- Interruptable screen redraw (in wire-frame or
preview mode).
- User-defined arrows (line endings).
The upgrade price for registered users is $100. Apparently,
Corel will up the retail price by the same amount. The new
features are well worth the price in my opinion. Corel Draw!
2.0 blows everything else on the market away (including v 1.2).
Dan Fritsch (fritsch@cs.unc.edu)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
marmoset@mondo.engin.umich.edu (Dave Walker) (12/21/90)
In article <18207@thorin.cs.unc.edu> fritsch@hatteras.cs.unc.edu (Dan Fritsch) writes: >[...] Corel Draw! >2.0 blows everything else on the market away (including v 1.2). > > Except, of course, Adobe Illustrator 3.0 ;-) > > Dan Fritsch (fritsch@cs.unc.edu) > University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill > > | Dave Walker, Detroit Art Services (DAS) | | marmoset@ub.cc.umich.edu "I don't read, I just guess" | | marmoset@mondo.engin.umich.edu -Happy Mondays, "Wrote For Luck" |
JIM@auvm.auvm.edu (Jim McIntosh) (12/23/90)
In article <18207@thorin.cs.unc.edu>, fritsch@hatteras.cs.unc.edu (Dan Fritsch) says: >Since my last post, I've received numerous requests >for information on the new features in Corel Draw! 2.0, >so I thought I'd summarize below: >...(stuff deleted)... >The upgrade price for registered users is $100. Apparently, >Corel will up the retail price by the same amount. The new >features are well worth the price in my opinion. Corel Draw! >2.0 blows everything else on the market away (including v 1.2). Is this upgrade generally available? Any one have any problems with it? Does anyone have information on ordering it? Was there a special mailer, or would a phone call suffice? --- Jim McIntosh (jim@auvm.auvm.edu) The American University Washington DC 20016-8019 USA
baldy@micor.OCUnix.On.Ca (The Bald Eagle) (12/27/90)
In article <1990Dec21.145008.18352@engin.umich.edu> marmoset@mondo.engin.umich.edu (Dave Walker) writes: >In article <18207@thorin.cs.unc.edu> fritsch@hatteras.cs.unc.edu (Dan Fritsch) writes: >>[...] Corel Draw! >>2.0 blows everything else on the market away (including v 1.2). >> >Except, of course, Adobe Illustrator 3.0 ;-) > I haven't seen A.I. 3.0. I assume it's windows 3.0 compatible, what else is of interest about it? Why do you say that it is better or as good as Corel Draw 2.0? Personally, I don't think that there's anything better than Corel Draw 2.0 on the market at present, but I would be very interested to know why you think Adobe Illustrator could challenge that view. -- uucp: micor!baldy internet: baldy@micor.ocunix.on.ca The Bald Eagle strikes again! God created only so many perfect heads, the rest He covered with hair.
baldy@micor.OCUnix.On.Ca (The Bald Eagle) (12/27/90)
In article <90356.150944JIM@auvm.auvm.edu> JIM@auvm.auvm.edu (Jim McIntosh) writes: >Is this upgrade generally available? Any one have any problems with it? >Does anyone have information on ordering it? Was there a special mailer, >or would a phone call suffice? 1) Yes, the upgrade is generally available, you must be a registered user though. 2) Problems with Adobe Type 1 conversion, that's about all. 3&4) A mailer was sent out to all registered users, but you can just phone in your order to customer service at (613)728-8200. -- uucp: micor!baldy internet: baldy@micor.ocunix.on.ca The Bald Eagle strikes again! God created only so many perfect heads, the rest He covered with hair.