tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653321601490729625.post1079723733703761873..comments2023-11-02T12:09:35.179-04:00Comments on Life on the C-bus: Smackdown: Illustrator vs. CorelDraw [Round 2]dave491http://www.blogger.com/profile/01064972200983566946noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653321601490729625.post-6714792799043413442010-04-16T07:01:57.797-04:002010-04-16T07:01:57.797-04:00Eh, you obviously didn't see SLIDER that sits ...Eh, you obviously didn't see SLIDER that sits underneath the number input box in the 3D extrude and bevel dialog? This is only one of a large number of errors in your post; I think it would've been better for you to actually learn a little bit more about the program before attempting to face these two applications off against each other - this blog post is basically just a showcase of your own limitations in using the software.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653321601490729625.post-76660110515272110902009-11-17T13:51:00.094-05:002009-11-17T13:51:00.094-05:00thats poor guys,..
i think you're take many ti...thats poor guys,..<br />i think you're take many time to talk about which aplication better to use! thats not important! coz, design is doing with dont care any software you use to finish it..the important that the job is done perfectly!ajirhttp://a-jir.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653321601490729625.post-43828521495265125492008-09-27T02:53:00.000-04:002008-09-27T02:53:00.000-04:00Hi Mari,One of the things Illus. can do is warp bi...Hi Mari,<BR/><BR/>One of the things Illus. can do is warp bitmaps to the envelope of an existing shape, that's cool.<BR/><BR/>Also some 3d stuff like revolving is more advanced. and mapping art also.<BR/><BR/>If you look at CS4, they copied some stuff From Draw like interactive transparencies and Gradients. Corel had a clear edge in this area until now. Draw's still seem more intuitive, but for Illus it's a major improvement.<BR/><BR/>As far as precision, CorelDRAW is very precise and is often used to drive CNC equipment.<BR/><BR/>CS4's multipage feature is odd. It seems all pages are always visible on the screen all the time, which I'd find distracting. CorelDRAW can have thousands of pages, and each is separate (facing pages possible also) so you can focus more on what you're doing.<BR/><BR/>There are useless things is Draw, like the Smart Drawing tool. It's fun for 5 minutes, then you never open it again.<BR/><BR/>Live Text in CorelDRAW X4 - not my favorite, and you can't turn it off. It slows me down to Illustrator speed. :-PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349952553147763895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653321601490729625.post-32031110302477027372008-09-26T15:27:00.000-04:002008-09-26T15:27:00.000-04:00Corel is admittedly more intuitive but I'm sure yo...Corel is admittedly more intuitive but I'm sure you will agree that the 3D possibilities of Illustrator are way, way greater. Same goes for many other options, like gradients and transparency. So if you need a job done fast, pick Corel but if you need it done precisely, you need to bear Illustrator's unfriendliness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653321601490729625.post-15776339367261693342008-05-16T16:44:00.000-04:002008-05-16T16:44:00.000-04:00Anonymous #2 - Choose path tool (looks like a pen ...Anonymous #2 - <BR/>Choose path tool (looks like a pen nib)<BR/>Holding Command (or Ctrl on PC) will switch back to the last selection tool you had.<BR/>Holding Alt will switch to Convert Anchor Point tool.<BR/><BR/>Easy enough for you? It's very fast.<BR/><BR/>To the author of the article: In Illustrator, any object that has a 3D filter applied remains editable, contrary to what you state. It's only when you expand text to paths that it loses it's editability. No need to do that.<BR/><BR/>NB I have not used CorelDraw.robotixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753481920923774664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653321601490729625.post-76791227805572581772008-04-28T14:39:00.000-04:002008-04-28T14:39:00.000-04:00While Illustrator has some nice features, overall ...While Illustrator has some nice features, overall it's depressingly difficult to use relative to the speed and intuitive nature of CorelDRAW. The bottom line: <BR/>no matter how "good" someone becomes with Illustrator, they'll never be faster than a skilled CorelDRAW user.<BR/><BR/>It has nothing to do with the artists; The basic functionality shown in your series here extends through the rest of the features. <BR/>It's faster because of the fundamental nature of the software. So, Illus. will become as fast and powerful as CorelDRAW only when it copies more or all of CorelDRAW's UI methods. I honestly feel sorry for artists who think Illustrator is the leader in this genre. It's not a crime for them to be misinformed - but it IS unfortunate.<BR/><BR/>Over the course of their careers, they could get at least TWICE as much billable artwork done using CorelDRAW instead. That means hundreds of thousands of dollars <BR/>in revenue.<BR/><BR/>When you add VBA macros to the mix, CorelDRAW rocks even more. Some <BR/>examples: <A HREF="http://macromonster.com/index.php?mod=descr&id_desc=2&" REL="nofollow">This one</A> has a feature that converts bitmap gradients to vector gradients! <A HREF="http://macromonster.com/index.php?mod=descr&id_desc=23&pageNum_rs_products=1&keyword=wox&Submit=Go" REL="nofollow">exporting <BR/>multi-page files to single ones or to bitmaps.</A><BR/><BR/>Note that Corel has 3 new versions of CorelDRAW with new features since Version 11 shown in the shootout here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349952553147763895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653321601490729625.post-74629950356420018212008-04-10T04:34:00.000-04:002008-04-10T04:34:00.000-04:00In my opinion the ability to draw PATHS and contro...In my opinion the ability to draw PATHS and controlling beziers is CRITICAL in being a vector artist. I have been using CorlDraw for years and it allows me to draw intricate designs FAST and with ease. For Illustrator, I have to keep toggling between the "Direct Selection Tool" and "Convert Anchor Point Tool". Its an artist NIGHTMARE! For people who swears by Illustrator, you dont know what you are missing and CorelDraw doesnt need the layer box to get the job done. BUt ironically, most employers demands Illustrator and now I have to figure out a way to work with a retarded program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653321601490729625.post-31282537900420825812008-02-05T12:55:00.000-05:002008-02-05T12:55:00.000-05:00You are so right about corel drow, alot of people ...You are so right about corel drow, alot of people preffer illustraron and subestimate corel draw, BIG MiSTAKE! Corel Draw Kick Illustraror butt anyday, the only thing about illustrator is the integration with Adobe products, and now with ex macromedia "flash"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com