Illustration Software Help & Support

Experts: May I ask if this question is deemed "Not important enough" to receive assistance? Or, have I posted it in the incorrect area? Just wondering...Cameron

I am using CorelDraw 2019. EVERY time I open it the program tells me that it had found two "Auto Backup" files and wanted to know if I wanted to open them. When I open them I can see that they are junk files to me and I take note of the name of the drawing ( a CDR file ) and close Corel. I went to the folder that I store all CDR files and erased both of the files, yet they both keep coming back. Corel must be storing them some other place that I do not know about. How can I locate the files and delete them?

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In Corel Draw 2018 I need to rotate spine of book cover text vertically. Online HELP suggestions don't work.

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Moving an image in Adobe PhotoShop?

I have four images, each on its own layer. So, it should be easy to move or resize any of those images?

Wrong!

I do not know the secret trick to do this.

Can someone help?

Thanks

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Adobe Illustrator – Pathfinder – Minus Front. Dose this work if the front has internal openings? I attached an ai file of my dilemma. There is a castle in Black. I am trying to cut the red-orange objects through the castle with (AI Pathfinder). I have been able to do simple things like cutting a star out of the middle of a rectangle with “minus front” but not something like this. Thank you for any help. -- Joe
Science_is_the_Name_of_the_Game__Back.ai

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I need a good tool for drawing on the screen in real time.

When I am on a Skype call with my programmer, we are usually not in the same physical location as the machine. We currently connect to the machine via TeamViewer which gives us both the ability to interact. However I can't see his mouse moving and he can't see mine. I would also like to be able to do more than that and actually illustrate some things on the screen and he be able to do the same.

Both free and paid suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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Need help with Photoshop 5.1. I've down loaded a shamrock from the net. I need to fill it with "Kelly Green" and add some centered text into the image itself.
As far as filling, everything that I've read on the net doesn't work.

Also, how do you center text in the image.

Thanks
Glenn

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Dynamics 365 8.2.2.112, On Premise

How can we sharpen the resolution of the large Ribbon buttons as shown below?

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How do i create an image with a "clear" background. I'm trying to create a business card with a logo in the right hand corner. I have what I want for the logo but there is a white background. I've attached a screen print of what the card looks at present. You can see the the "CBS" logo has a white background. Any ideas how to make it "clear"?

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What are the official illustration colors for network layers representing LAN, ISP and NSP.
I suppose they are based on the network layers but cannot seem to confirm this.

Specifically, to represent LAN, ISP, NSP.

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As you can see; in the attached image, the (Lower part of Africa) is highlighted. Also, on the left side Fill and stroke are both black. So…why doesn’t the fill work? What prerequisite am I missing for the fill to fill in.? I am running Windows 10 on my PC. Thank you for any help.
Fill_Issue.docx

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I am not sure why one of the objects will not fill in on the art board. Maybe the uploaded word file will explain the issue. I can not upload the ai file. Thank you.
Why-is-the-front-of-the-camera-not-.docx

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A user I support has pictures he would like to have an expert airbrush or improve using Photoshop.

What are some good businesses or individuals who will do this?

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Hi Experts,

I am readying a Logo to be registered as a trademark.

Currently my JPG file is 72 dpi - I need to change it to 300 dpi.
I don't have any commercial graphics software such as Photoshop.

The colour space needs to be sRGB - I don't know how to confirm that.

I've attached my file.

Regards,
Leigh
Pavement-Science-Trademark---Draft-1.jpg

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I was given a logo in the form of an Adobe Illustrator (.ai) file. I have Illustrator CS5 and I can open the file but the logo itself is centered and has a bunch of empty space around all sides. When I save for web as jpeg or png the space is preserved there as well. I don't know Illustrator very well but I would like to know how to remove the extra spacing. I hope this makes sense to an Illustrator guru.

Thank you!

Illustration Software

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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.

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The issue I am having is when I "select all", it selects the art-board. Using the direct selection tool on the the artwork, it selects the art-board. Using the selection tool on the the artwork, it selects the art-board. I guess I am overlooking something. Thank you for your help. -- Joe
Waveform.pdf

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I placed text with a white background on the image in Photoshop. Then I used the magic eraser to remove the white background.
But white remains within some letters, such as O and d.
Is there some quick way to remove the white from the letters?
Illustration-1-copy.jpg

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Hi.

For background information, the initial requirements and my selected solution, you will need to refer to my previous question at:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29021535/Strategy-for-developing-proprietary-project-information-on-a-secure-computer.html

From what I've understood so far, and from my further investigation, I will need to then upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for encryption and better control of whitelisting and blacklisting.

My additional requirements are:

Windows Pro upgrade.
Microsoft Office 365 subscription and a limited set of application software (TBD).
I want to eliminate all unnecessary pre-loaded application software and bloatware (when should I do this).
(I will avoid using admin account as default user account.)
I want easy control of whitelisting and blacklisting, hopefully, without needing a lot of additional technical knowledge.

With those additional requirements, today's question is:
Suggest the necessary implementation strategy with sequence of steps, and any other utility software that might be required.

Thank you,
WaterStreet

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Hi.

I'm proposing a consulting engagement for a client with a proprietary project, which requires that I keep the project's work away from the Internet, due to confidentiality requirements.

I have two windows 10 computers (always updated) that I use on the Internet, and do not want to use any of them for this purpose. I'm thinking of buying a new laptop computer to be used exclusively for the new project. I use McAfee Total Protection, Malwarebytes, Hitman Pro, and Epic Privacy Browser (proxy mode) on the two computers connected to the Internet.

I'd prefer to use Microsoft Word and Excel, though I'm not attached to Microsoft products. I'll also need some specialty software (such as 3-D illustration software, and flowchart software), all of which I hope to load via CD/DVD, or transfer the downloaded installation files via flash drive from one of my online computers.

I will create, update, encrypt and store all the proprietary information files on flash drives that will never be inserted, if or when the new computer needs to connect to the Internet.

What what do you think of this strategy for keeping the proprietary project information secure?

Thanks

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Hello, I'm trying to reproduce the text you see in the uploaded image.

I can't find a font similar to this one and most of all I don't know how to create that sort of indent effect on the right of each letter.

The tools I have access to are Photoshop and Illustrator.

I hope somebody can help me.

Thanks.

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I may be delusional, but I am facing an issue that I personally do not see as a fair policy regarding upgrades. Am I being scammed by a manufacturer or is this normal: I just purchased an upgrade from Coreldraw X7 to what was the new iteration of Coreldraw. X8 I have only had the product approximately two weeks. By chance I discovered that they JUST came out with a new version: Coreldraw 2017. I phoned inquiring how I could get the latest version (free I expected) and was faced with a demand for $25.00 for a download key!! $25. to upgrade to a new version after only two weeks??? ?They additionally wanted $15. for a physical CD of the software which I did get with my new purchase. This, to me, seems like a very harsh money grubbing policy that came as a shock to me. I could certainly understand if I had used the product for even several weeks, but less than one month? Am I being ripped off by the manufacturer or is this a normal situation for software manufacturers? I naturally am extremely disappointed by what I am being told by the company. I have paid for EVERY upgrade to Coreldraw for the past 15 years or so and never faced this type of issue.

Just as an aside: I believe in paying for ALL the software that I use. I also realize that there are many hackers out in the world that do not pay for all the software that they use. I wonder what percentage of these hackers essentially steal the product solely due to perceived outrageous and unfair policies such as I …

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I need to see how certain color picture would look if I printed them in black and white.

How can I do this on a Mac?

Thanks

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Hi.

Just wanting to know if I can embed a YouTube video into an InDesign doc and if yes, how? :)

Thanks

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Ryan Kilimnik

2017-02-22Solved

How do I select an element directly behind another element in Illustrator?

In inDesign by holding command and clicking I can select the element behind the other. In illustrator I have to lock the top item to select the one below. It works but is time consuming and can become confusing. Anyone know a short cut?

I'm on a Mac running CS6. Thanks in advance.

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I have a number of pngs of detailed photos such as the one attached with transparent backgrounds. I need to outline each one with a line around the perimeter of the photo that is a PATH. I can add a stroke effect to the PNG in Photoshop that looks correct, but because it is an effect it does not seem that I can convert that stroke to a path (I need the path for laser cutting). I have available to me and a working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Inkscape. The best solution would be in Inkscape if feasible since I hope to share the process with others who may not have access to Adobe software, but any (hopefully relatively straightforward) solution would do at this point.

I'm driving myself a bit nuts trying to do something that I think should be simple. Help! Please. Thanks so so much.
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