Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 CDGSX3GERPC User Manual

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Feedback about our customers’ workflow revealed a need for more efficient, 
intuitive, and accurate photo editing. Often, design professionals were using 
multiple tools to edit photos, which presented compatibility challenges. They 
were also spending considerable time working with advanced effects and 
correction features, which affected the timelines for their project 
deliverables. To that end, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 provides enhanced 
performance and several intuitive features that increase efficiency at every 
stage of the workflow. 

Corel PHOTO-PAINT® performance: Corel PHOTO-PAINT 

X3 is now significantly faster when working with large images and applying 
photo effects, resulting in better real-time feedback and improving overall 
workflow efficiency. Improved object handling gives designers more precise 
control in rotating, skewing, or distorting objects. For large images, improved 

4 In the Trace dialog box, adjust either of the following sliders in the 

Trace Control area:
• Smoothing — to smooth curved lines and control the number of 
nodes in the traced result
• Detail — to control preservation of original detail

5 To adjust the colors of the traced result, click the Colors tab, click a 

color swatch, and then click Edit. Use the Select Color dialog box to 
pick a new color, and click OK.

6 To change the color mode, choose a new color mode from the Color 

Mode list box.
For example, you can easily change a trace automation to US 
PANTONE, or choose CMYK colors to create a vector trace more 
suitable for screen or offset printing. 

7 To specify the number of colors used, type a value in the Number of 

colors list box.
For example, to easily eliminate slight color variations and lessen the 
cost of printing, you can reduce the number of spot colors to three.

8 Experiment with the available preview modes, and when you are 

satisfied with the traced result, click OK.