A symmetrical spiral (left) and a logarithmic spiral (right)
To draw a spiral |
1 . | In the toolbox, click the Spiral tool . |
2 . | Type a value in the Spiral revolutions box on the property bar. |
3 . | On the property bar, click one of the following buttons: |
• | Symmetrical spiral |
• | Logarithmic spiral |
If you want to change the amount by which the spiral expands as it moves outward, move the Spiral expansion factor slider. |
4 . | Drag diagonally in the drawing window until the spiral is the required size. |
You can draw a spiral from its center outward by holding down Shift as you drag.
You can also draw a spiral with even horizontal and vertical dimensions by holding down Ctrl as you drag.
To choose default settings for the Spiral tool |
1 . | Click Tools Options Tools. |
2 . | In the left pane of the dialog box that appears, click Spiral. |
3 . | Change the settings you want. |
The features documented in the Help are available in the full version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019. Some features may not be available in this version of the product.