CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2024

CorelDRAW Technical Suite Overview

CorelDRAW® Technical Suite 2023 is a universal tool for developing detailed, multifaceted documentation for visually rich materials. The versatile authoring tools included in CorelDRAW® Technical Suite 2023 allow you to create detailed assembly instructions, comprehensive instruction manuals, and a variety of documentation. With the new high-end features introduced in this design and technical illustration solution, you can achieve the highest level of productivity. The package provides full support for technical standards for sharing, printing and publishing.

CorelDRAW Technical Suite Features

Complete suite of applications:

• Powerful 3D modeling and visualization tools
  Add context to technical projects by using 3D projections and models in technical illustrations. XVL Studio Corel Edition, integrated into CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2018, allows you to create high-quality visualizations from 3D views imported from DWG, 3DS or 3D IGES model files. Use the enhanced Send to Corel DESIGNER feature to transform 3D views into vector illustrations.
• Compatible with the latest file formats
  The package provides full support for industry standards for publishing technical documents, including .DWG CAD files, as well as more than 100 other data file formats for distributing, publishing and displaying critical technical documentation. Extensive cross-media publishing and distribution capabilities, including CGM, WebCGM (incl. S1000D 4.2), SVG and PDF formats, ensure the readability of important technical files.
• Corel DESIGNER: Create precise technical illustrations
  This vector graphics application enhances your level of precision with a variety of tools for creating detailed engineering drawings and practical features for creating graphic designs. Corel DESIGNER® 2018 is the core application of this all-in-one solution for developing design and technical communications projects.
• CorelDRAW: innovative design technologies
  The universal design tools introduced in CorelDRAW® 2018 will help make any project more interesting, productive and innovative. A customizable interface and unparalleled customization capabilities help you create a unique design environment where you can achieve the highest levels of productivity while creating high-quality designs.
• Corel PHOTO-PAINT: advanced image editing tools
  Introduced in Corel® PHOTO-PAINT® 2018, advanced photo editing tools, such as intuitive perspective adjustments and a new straightening feature, let you integrate high-quality photos into your illustrations. Professional-grade tools help you maintain clarity and detail in your illustration photos at any resolution.
• Publishing to 3D PDF
  Publish documents in 3D PDF format with interactive viewing of 3D content in combination with other visual and text elements. Export data from Corel DESIGNER to 3D PDF to create a document that includes all the information and graphics you need for cross-media publishing. 3D PDF files can be viewed using free PDF readers that are installed on almost every desktop or laptop computer.
• Corel Font Manager
  The intuitive Corel Font Manager allows you to manage your font library and solve organization problems, and also allows you to use your favorite fonts without having to install them on your computer. The network storage feature allows you to speed up working with fonts. Corel Font Manager provides tools for quickly finding and installing fonts for technical illustrations, tools for organizing fonts for easy access, and the ability to manage unwanted fonts. You can also search and view fonts both in local storage and on the Internet, preview character sets, create font collections, and much more.
• Advanced automation
  Create macros and add-ins with integrated Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). With an improved automation interface, programmers now have the ability to create utilities and macros that interact with the drawing page. New classes and methods allow you to create powerful utilities and macros to improve the performance of CorelDRAW Technical Suite applications.

Precision Tools:

• Design Tools
  New professional features and tools designed to improve workflow efficiency allow you to achieve the highest level of productivity. A collection of powerful, specialized illustration tools offers a variety of calculation tools and provides a high level of accuracy and confidence when creating isometric drawings and detailed callouts.
• Isometric Drawing Tools
  Dynamic planar drawing tools allow you to create illustrations in isometric and other parallel views when developing assembly and operating instructions. Finished flat objects can be immediately projected onto the desired plane, without the need to independently calculate the angle of rotation and tilt. The controls provided in the Corel DESIGNER® interface allow you to work with precise dimensions when drawing and editing shapes in isometric and other projection planes.
• Alignment and distribution of nodes
  Alignment and distribution of nodes is done using a bounding selection box, at a specified point, at the edge or center of the page, or at a nearby grid line. The distribution of nodes is just as easy to use: you just need to set the same spacing between them horizontally or vertically.
• Advanced tools for working with dimensions
  Advanced tools for working with dimensions significantly simplify the multi-step process of drawing and projecting dimensional objects. It is possible to display exact dimensional values ​​(including radial and diametrical dimensions) in construction and other plans. Plus, with projection dimension options, your projection drawings can be quickly documented with precise, dynamic lines and text.
• Precision Illustration Tools
  Take your technical illustrations to a new level of detail with shape projection tools, including the Thread, Socket, Cylinder and Prism tools. Quickly and easily create external and internal threads in projection space to create images of bolts, nuts, and more.
• Precise drawing and layout tools
  Outline placement options determine the width of the line, which is taken into account when calculating object dimensions, allowing you to create the desired shape with absolute accuracy. Intuitive dynamic guides ensure precise placement of all drawing elements. To speed up the process of designing technical graphics (including piping and wiring), use the parallel line drawing mode in Corel DESIGNER.
• Streamlined callout creation process
  Dynamic callout creation tools help you capture important design details and key information. Sticky leaders stick to their original objects, even if the objects are moved or modified. Callout text can also be linked to the source object’s metadata. Callouts based on object metadata are dynamic, helping you make changes to your design quickly and consistently.
• Drawing scale control
  The scaling tools allow you to create illustrations and diagrams at an exact scale, as well as view the scale of the active drawing at any time, switch to a different set of settings, and set a custom scale. In addition, Corel DESIGNER maintains the drawing scale when importing vector illustrations from 3D models, thus ensuring that imported views are positioned at an accurate scale.

High level of productivity:

• Integration with SharePoint CMS
  CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2018 Enterprise offers additional tools for collaboration and communication: the integration of Corel DESIGNER and CorelDRAW with Microsoft SharePoint sites introduced in this version of the suite provides access to the document management system directly from applications for developing visual communication projects.
• AfterShot 3 HDR
  Download Corel® AfterShot™ 3 HDR at no additional cost directly from your installed applications and take advantage of professional tools for correcting and enhancing your RAW and JPEG photos. The HDR engine introduced in AfterShot 3 HDR is designed to create images with high dynamic range.
• Working with the translation memory system (TMS)
  The program provides the ability to create illustrations containing text, with subsequent output directly to the translation memory system for localization. Completed technical materials will be ready for further processing in Corel DESIGNER and distribution internationally. You can now format multi-column text and use Corel DESIGNER to create a variety of documentation and detailed instruction manuals. Then, with just one click, you can submit the source text for translation and receive ready-made materials for creating localized documents.
• OPTIONAL: 3D CAD reuse capabilities
  The XVL Studio 3D CAD add-in includes animation tools and capabilities for working with 3D CAD files. Native 3D CAD support, introduced in XVL Studio 3D CAD Corel Edition, provides support for assembly and part file formats of 3D CAD systems, including CATIA, Inventor, PTC Creo, SolidWorks and NX, as well as support for such file formats for data exchange between 3D CAD systems , like STEP, JT, etc.
• OPTIONAL: Automate updating of illustrations from 3D CAD and publishing in 3D
  The XVL Studio 3D CAD add-in contains an optimized automatic recognition and updating function that makes changes to 3D CAD illustrations after modification of technical data. Additionally, you can publish animated 3D visualizations in 3D PDF and XVL formats for instant sharing and publishing online and on mobile devices.
• Hotspot Tools
  The Callout Tool in Corel DESIGNER allows you to add interactive functionality to callouts in technical publications. The Object Data Manager allows you to list metadata fields (such as WebCGM) for use in any callouts and graphical forms. Object data elements can be edited, allowing you to manually edit shapes as “hot spots” when outputting to WebCGM format.
• Object styles
  Object styles, color styles and color harmonies will help you follow a consistent style in your design projects. Enhanced object styles in Corel DESIGNER let you control object attributes such as outline, halo, line style, line width, fill type, and text color and style. Create libraries of symbols for later use in a variety of projects. Previously created style definitions can be reused and applied to individual components in custom symbols.
• Equation Editor
  The integrated equation editor allows you to work with mathematical equations as editable elements of technical illustrations. Mathematical and scientific formulas can be inserted into a drawing and then modified as needed. Equations from previously created CorelDRAW documents can be opened and imported for use in Corel DESIGNER equations.
• QR code generator
  Corel DESIGNER allows you to create and add scalable QR codes to drawings*. This allows technicians to maintain constant communication between online technical documentation and printed documentation and production signs while working on site. Access is via mobile devices.
• Technology support and improved performance
  The package introduces multi-display viewing mode and support for Ultra HD monitors. The 64-bit architecture allows you to increase the number of simultaneously processed large files and speed up the processing of large files and images. Support for multi-core processors and the latest hardware is also implemented.

Innovative product:

• Publishing in WordPress
  The program provides the ability to submit works to the WordPress media library directly from the application. This new feature allows you to convert both selected objects and entire projects into JPEG, GIF and PNG files and then upload them to your WordPress account.
• Add Perspective effect
  Applying perspective to raster images and vector objects directly in the drawing window allows you to quickly create the illusion of depth and distance. This practical tool provides an excellent platform for demonstrating technical illustrations clearly and realistically.
• Applying wrappers to bitmaps
  The Shell tool lets you interactively shape bitmaps by placing them inside a wrapper and then dragging nodes. This technique ensures fast, seamless integration of raster images into illustrations and allows you to work with both ready-made templates and custom skins.
• Powerful LiveSketch™ tool
  Draw anywhere and anytime! Powered by the latest advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning, LiveSketch is a revolutionary drawing tool that turns artistic sketches into precise vector curves.
• Microsoft Surface Dial support
  Enjoy enhanced support for the Microsoft Surface Dial and other devices equipped with a dial. Using only the touch screen and wheel pad is a fresh and more intuitive way to work in CorelDRAW and Corel DESIGNER. Pull your keyboard aside and experiment with a contextual user interface in an on-screen format.
• Powerful pen input features
  In addition to support for tablets and Wacom devices, the program provides additional control when working with Windows Real-Time Stylus pen tablets (such as Microsoft Surface). This input tool allows you to improve the speed and efficiency of your workflow. Use pressure on the stylus to change the size of the eraser tip and convert the pen’s tilt and direction into flatness and rotation parameters. Flipping the stylus enables Eraser mode, eliminating the need to activate this feature in the Toolbox.
• GPU-accelerated vector previews
  Move and edit complex vector objects without burdening operating system resources. Using a graphics processor on some computers can speed up the display, editing, and manipulation of graphics when working in Corel DESIGNER, CorelDRAW, and Corel PHOTO-PAINT.

Intuitive solution:

• Symmetry Drawing Mode
  Create a variety of symmetrical designs—from simple objects to complex kaleidoscope effects—in real time, and increase productivity by automating this time-consuming process.
• Interactive photo straightening
  Skewed images can be easily corrected by aligning the straightening line to the image element or by specifying a rotation angle. To save work time, all controls are located within easy reach – on the screen or in the properties panel.
• Interactive perspective adjustment in photographs
  Using the interactive perspective correction tool, you can correct the incorrect angle set when photographing buildings, various landmarks and other objects. To adjust the entire photo, users simply need to align the four corner points with the object, which should take on a rectangular shape.
• Convenient access to project assets
  The built-in Corel® CONNECT content search tool provides easy access to materials and allows you to instantly find the images you need on your local network, Internet portals and websites. For maximum efficiency, you can group content by type or project in trays shared between Corel DESIGNER, CorelDRAW, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, and Corel CONNECT. Take advantage of content from the Content Center, as well as the function of synchronizing trays with Microsoft OneDrive.
• Touch-friendly user interface
  Quickly modify your design directly on touch or pen devices. The Touch workspace optimizes the user experience by maximizing the drawing window and displaying only the tools and commands you need. Plus, zooming and panning are now done with just one gesture.
• Greater control when working with fills and transparencies
  Completely redesigned selection tools help you work more efficiently when using and organizing fills and transparencies in Corel DESIGNER, CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT.

Composition of the CorelDRAW Technical Suite

• Corel DESIGNER – Technical Illustrations
• CorelDRAW – Vector Illustrations
• Corel PHOTO-PAINT – Raster Illustrations
• Corel CAPTURE – Create Screenshots
• Corel Font Manager – Font Manager
• XVL Studio 3D Corel Edinion – 3D development
• XVL Player – 3D viewer

File Information:

Year/Release Date : 09.2024
Version : 25.2.0.301
Developer : Corel Corporation
Developer’s Website : Corel Corporation
Bit depth : 64bit
Interface language : Multilingual
Tablet : cured

System Requirements

• Windows 11 or Windows 10 (Version 21H2 or later), 64-bit, with latest Updates
• Intel Core i3/5/7/9 or AMD Ryzen 3/5/7/9/Threadripper, EPYC
• OpenCL 1.2-enabled video card with 3+ GB VRAM
• 8 GB RAM
• 5.5 GB hard disk space for application and installation files
• Mouse, tablet or multi-touch screen
• 1280 x 720 screen resolution at 100% (96 dpi)
• For optimal performance, ensure you have the latest device drivers provided by the manufacturer.