CorelDRAW Technical Suite X7 Reviewer's Guide

Reviewer’s Guide

Contents1 Introducing CorelDRAW Technical Suite X7 . 12 Customer profiles. 53 What’s included? . 74 Key features . 95 Optional Add-on Lattice3D Studio CAD Corel Edition. 19

Introducing CorelDRAW Technical Suite X7CorelDRAW Technical Suite X7 is the completesolution for visual communication andtechnical publication — print, online and tomobile devices. Industry-leading filecompatibility and precise illustration toolsstreamline the workflow of today’s technicalcommunication professionals and technicalgraphics users, simplifying single-sourcepublishing of standards-compliant technicalpublications for a global market.Precise technical communicationspecific tasks required of technical illustrators.From dimension lines, callouts and annotationsto threads and wells, magnified views,projected measurements and precise alignmentaids, Corel DESIGNER X7 offers everything youneed to create clear and accurate technicalillustrations. In addition, there are new andenhanced tools and features that simplify thecreation of high-quality, technicalcommunication projects, includingsophisticated documentation, detailedassembly instructions, user and maintenancemanuals, and more.Corel DESIGNER X7 is renowned for itsspecialized tools and features designed for theReviewer’s Guide [ 1 ]

Leverage technical assetsAdvanced standards complianceUsing CorelDRAW Technical Suite X7, you canaccess your critical data from various sourcesand ensure all of your important technical filescan be delivered in a readable format. You cantake advantage of Lattice3D Studio CorelEdition to open, edit, and modify 3D modelsand import 3D views into your technicalillustrations. This 3D visualization application isfully integrated with Corel DESIGNER and CorelPHOTO-PAINT, so you can easily output 3D filesto high-quality vector illustrations and bitmaprenderings. And with 3D visualizationefficiencies, you can insert 3D models as linkedor embedded objects into any technicalillustration for instant access, sharing andreference. As an optional add-on, Lattice3DStudio Corel CAD Edition lets you automaticallyupdate 3D-sourced illustrations to implementmanufacturing design changes.If your work is destined for a global audience,you can easily localize your drawings thanks tonew XLIFF file support, the format used to sendtext to, and receive text from, TranslationMemory Systems (TMS). You can also rely oncompliance with various standards-basedsystems thanks to support for SVG and CGM,including WebCGM standards from ATA andS1000D.CorelDRAW Technical Suite X7 providesindustry-leading file format compatibility,which ensures smooth collaboration withcolleagues and clients alike. Whether it'sAutoCAD DWG and DXF, Adobe Illustrator CS/CC, Adobe Photoshop CS/CC, Microsoft Publisher, or Adobe Acrobat , you can accessand repurpose data from a wide range offormats.Unmatched publishing optionsFurthering its industry-leading file formatcompatibility, CorelDRAW Technical Suite X7now lets you publish your document as a 3DPDF. You can export to over 100 file formats —including CGM, SVG, EPS, DWG, TIFF, PNG,JPEG — ensuring that you can easily exchangefiles with colleagues and clients worldwide andproduce a range of downstream outputs.[ 2 ] Reviewer’s GuideWork faster and more efficientlyWith Corel DESIGNER X7, you’ll work moreefficiently and productively thanks to a widearray of new and enhanced features — fromfills and transparencies to improved multipledocument and automation workflows.Corel DESIGNER X7 provides a powerfulautomation interface, which lets you publish toSVG as a background task. This also makes iteasy to integrate with Content Management(CMS), Product Data Management (PDM), andProduct Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM).CorelDRAW Technical Suite X7 also providesprofessional creative design and image editingapplications, such as CorelDRAW X7 andCorel PHOTO-PAINT X7, which are ideal forproducing downstream outputs from atechnical illustration or imported 3D design,such as marketing collateral, graphics, andpresentation materials.

Choose your purchase optionIn the interest of user choice, there are severalCorelDRAW Technical Suite purchase options.Perpetual Technical Suite Standard Membership:Anyone who licenses a box, download ormulti-seat permanent license of the suite iseligible for this free membership option,which includes access to performance andstability updates, as well as access to fontsand online content and features, such as QRcode validation. Technical Suite Premium Membership: Thispaid membership option includes access toexclusive online content, professional fonts,early access to new features and services asthey become available, and upgrades to thenext major version of the suite for as long asyour Premium membership is active.Subscription Subscriptions are ideal for companies andindividuals who are on a fixed monthly orannual software budget, but need the mostup-to-date tools. You can rent the softwarefor either 30 or 365 days, and you get all thebenefits of the Premium membership,including complete access to online content,professional fonts, new features and servicesas they become available, and automaticupgrades to the next major version of thesuite within the subscription term.Reviewer’s Guide [ 3 ]

Customer profilesTechnical communication professionalsTechnical graphics usersThese users often have formal training in atechnical or graphics field, such as technicalillustration or technical writing. They work indiscrete manufacturing, automotive,aerospace, high tech and telecommunications,architectural engineering and construction(AEC), and apparel industries.These users are often self-taught in graphicdesign and work in large enterpriseenvironments, such as manufacturing,automotive, telecommunication,pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and energyindustries.The graphics created by technical illustratorsare used in assembly instructions, user guides,illustrated parts catalogs (IPCs), maintenancemanuals, schematics, or wiring diagrams. Thesedocuments are output to various media, suchas print, the web, mobile devices, andinteractive electronic technical manuals(IETMs).Technical communication professionals needcreate to technical publications in multiplelanguages for a global customer base. Theability to work seamlessly with TranslationMemory Systems (TMS) used in the localizationworkflow is critical to streamline processes.In addition, many small to medium-sizedorganizations rely on content authoring andmanagement systems, so they seek solutionsthat can be easily integrated.Among their many tasks and responsibilities isthe need to create a variety of graphics,including diagrams used in presentationmaterials, floor plans, schematics, andmarketing materials.These users may create graphics from scratchor base them on legacy files. They often workcollaboratively, and the graphics they createmay later be imported for reuse with officeproductivity, diagramming, and desktoppublishing software.In a typical organization, there may be manytechnical graphics users spread across severaldepartments. They are not generally required touse the software daily, and as such, they do notoften get opportunities for extensive training.They require cost-effective and easy-to-usesolutions that enable them to repurpose legacyfiles and 2D CAD data, create basic technicaldiagrams, and publish standardized outputs.Reviewer’s Guide [ 5 ]

What’s included?Applications Corel DESIGNER X7: This specializedapplication streamlines the technical graphicsworkflow by offering precision vectordrawing, page layout, and diagramming toolsthat meet the demands of technicalillustrators and technical graphics users.CorelDRAW X7: This intuitive vectorillustration and page-layout application is theperfect partner for Corel DESIGNER. It offerstechnical communication professionalsadditional creative graphics and design toolsthat are ideal for more artful endeavors, suchas marketing collateral outputs.Corel PHOTO-PAINT X7: This professionalimage-editing application lets you quickly andeasily retouch and enhance photos for bothtechnical communication and creativegraphics projects.Corel PowerTRACE X7: This convenientutility lets you quickly and accurately convertbitmaps, such as scanned blueprints, intoeditable vector graphics.Lattice3D Studio Corel Edition: This 3Dauthoring application lets you create vectorillustrations and photo-realistic renderingsfrom 3D views, including cross sections and3D element modifications.Lattice3D Player: This 3D viewer is integratedwith Corel DESIGNER X7 for the insertion of3D data assets in technical illustrations. Itprovides the ability to modify 3D views anddisplay modes. Corel CAPTURE X7: This one-click utility letsyou capture images from your computerscreen, which is especially useful for creatingillustrated software documentation, such asuser guides. Corel CONNECT X7: This full-screenbrowser connects you to the suite’s digitalcontent library, and lets you search yourcomputer, local network, and online sourcesto quickly find the perfect complement for anillustration. Fully integrated, it is also availableas a docker in Corel DESIGNER, CorelDRAW,and Corel PHOTO-PAINT. Corel Website Creator : This applicationoffers a fast and easy way to design, build,and manage websites. PhotoZoom Pro 3: This plug-in lets registeredusers export and enlarge digital images fromCorel PHOTO-PAINT.Supporting applications Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications 7.1: Thisintegrated development environmentincludes 64-bit support and helps youstreamline your workflow by automatingtasks. Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2.0: Thistoolset includes the power of the .NETframework, so you can create time-savingmacros to automate tasks and extendfunctionality. Duplexing wizard: This wizard helps youoptimize your work for two-sided printing.Reviewer’s Guide [ 7 ]

Barcode wizard: This wizard lets yougenerate bar codes in a wide range ofindustry-standard formats.Bitstream Font Navigator : This awardwinning font manager for the Windows operating system helps you manage, find,install, and preview fonts.Content More than 4,000 industry-standardArchitectural, Electrical, General, Mechanical,and Tools symbols More than 350 templates, including morethan 40 technical ANSI, DIN, and ISOstandard templates 10,000 high-quality clipart and images 1,000 all new professional, high-resolutiondigital photos 1,000 OpenType fonts, including premiumfonts, such as Helvetica 800 frames and patternsDocumentation Online Help files User Guide (PDF) Macro Programming Guide (PDF) Video tutorials[ 8 ] Reviewer’s GuideMinimum system requirements Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit editions), or Windows XP(32-bit edition), all with latest service packsinstalled Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 or AMD Opteron 2 GB RAM 1 GB hard disk space (for typical installationwithout content) 1280 768 or better monitor resolution Mouse, tablet, or multi-touch screen DVD drive (required for box installation) Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or higher Internet connection required for productactivation (download version), Membershipand Subscription services, installing updatesand access to some features, including theContent Exchange and QR code tools