Jed Clampett

March 1, 2000

Whether you are a new user or just new to version 9 of CorelDRAW, you will find everything you need to know in this comprehensive reference. I could make this review very short and say, "If you are a previous "Bible" user then you know already how complete and precise this is." But just in case you have never owned or looked at a book in the "Bible" series, I'd better give you some of the juicy details.

If you are new to CorelDRAW then the Dockers may seem a mystery as well as how to access the myriad of goodies that Draw offers. These things are explained and illustrated first thing. After all, you can't build anything if you can't open the darn toolbox!

You can practice what you've been learning by using the tutorials on the included CD-ROM, or view amazing CorelDRAW illustrations in the 16-page color section. 

When an image is needed for an exercise or example a little CD icon appears to let you know it's on the CD. There is also an icon that alerts you to the fact that it is a new feature to Draw 9.

Because the evolving trend of illustration packages today is toward the Internet, this topic is incorporated throughout.

The best way of letting you get a glimpse of what this reference contains is to give you the outline of the book.

Quick Start
Part I: Essentially CorelDRAW 9
Chapter 1: Out of the Box
Chapter 2: Manipulating Objects
Chapter 3: Using the Shape Tool
Chapter 4: Adding Text to Documents
Chapter 5: Editing Objects

Part II: DRAW9 in the Works
Chapter 6: Managing Documents
Chapter 7: Orchestrating Objects and Layers
Chapter 8: Importing and Exporting elements
Chapter 9: Manipulating bitmaps Part III: Tricks and Tweeks
Chapter 10: Adding effects to Bitmaps
Chapter 11: Creating Word Art
Chapter 12: Designing with Fill and Lines
Chapter 13: Imaging Possibilities with Special Effects
Chapter 14: Customizing Draw Part IV: Making it Public with DRAW
Chapter 15: Using Draw in the Office
Chapter 16: Successful Printing and Output
Chapter 17: Publishing on the Web
Appendixes
A. Shortcuts
B. Resources
C. What's on the CD-ROM

There is even a website for your comments, suggestions and questions. It's dedicated to you and this book. You'll find tips, hints and extra stuff to use and view. You can also contact Deborah Miller from there.

Do yourself a favor and unleash the power of CorelDRAW 9 with the help of this invaluable reference tool.

Copyright 2000, Jed Clampett, All Rights Reserved