CorelDraw 2017 basic setup for simple project
I wish to have a drawing that I can print out on two 8.5 x 11.0 inches and have them taped together to make one physical 8.5 x 22.0 inches. This drawing will be the basis for assembling an electrical wiring harness that will fit the project pre assembled and without a hassle.
The size of the end project is just fine at 8.5 x 22" but I wish to use the dimensional tool to illustrate in INCHES the various lengths. The actual length of the project is around 50 feet. I don't want a 50 foot blueprint obviously.How do I accomplish this so that the actual printout is the size I want BUT the dimensions show as inches or feet and inches or any unit that I know are representing inches?
My problem is trying to determine how to depict dimensions that are a great deal smaller than the actual printout will be. So, basically I need to know how to indicate to Corel the size of the drawing, the units I should use and really basic type questions. I obviously am far from proficient in Corel but simply do not have the time to learn Corel for this single mini project.
Please ask any questions you need to have answered for clarification.
The size of the end project is just fine at 8.5 x 22" but I wish to use the dimensional tool to illustrate in INCHES the various lengths. The actual length of the project is around 50 feet. I don't want a 50 foot blueprint obviously.How do I accomplish this so that the actual printout is the size I want BUT the dimensions show as inches or feet and inches or any unit that I know are representing inches?
My problem is trying to determine how to depict dimensions that are a great deal smaller than the actual printout will be. So, basically I need to know how to indicate to Corel the size of the drawing, the units I should use and really basic type questions. I obviously am far from proficient in Corel but simply do not have the time to learn Corel for this single mini project.
Please ask any questions you need to have answered for clarification.
BTW, you work with vectorial data in CorelDraw. That means it's infinitely (in theory) scalable.
So you can do the design at 1:100 scale, for ex, and it will look fine in print.
So you can do the design at 1:100 scale, for ex, and it will look fine in print.
ASKER
Dan, I have attached a diagram that indicates what I need. After all this is complete the first thing I will do in "spare time" is to learn Coreldraw properly. Hope the diagram helps.
mock-concrete-slabs.jpg
mock-concrete-slabs.jpg
ASKER
I cannot respond until tomorrow mid day. Thanks Dan!!
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Thanks so much for your in depth explanation. All is well now. I appreciate you!
HTH,
Dan