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Making Symbol


1. Create a symbol of the object you need to use frequently. It is easier to use symbol than to copy paste.

2. Open Corel DRAW. Use any drawing tool and create a drawing for making symbol. It can be created with single object or more than one complex objects.

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3. Select the drawing.

Arrange > Combine

Note:
a) Symbol can not be created until all the objects in the drawing are not combined. This rule is not applicable for single object.
b) The object has to be closed.

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4. Tools > Create > Symbol

5. Name your own category to save the symbol. We have named it as "Artwork". Click OK.

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6. If you want to use the symbol

Tools > Symbols and Special Characters

7. Select the "Artwork" category in the drop down menu. The symbol will get displayed in the list. Drag the symbol on the page.

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8. You can fill the symbol with any color.

Making Symbol


Author's URL: Atul Thakur
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comments mrchuck November 20, 2010 says:
Excellent tutorial and very easy to understand.
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