Corel DESIGNER Help | Parallel drawing

Quick links to procedures on this page:

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To draw parallel lines

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To add a parallel line to an existing line

Parallel drawing

To speed up the creation of all kinds of technical graphics, from wiring diagrams to architectural designs, Corel DESIGNER has added the Parallel Drawing mode. It allows you to simultaneously draw multiple parallel curves while controlling the distance between them. In addition, you can set the distance between the original line and the parallel line by specifying a value or dragging in the document.

Corel DESIGNER lets you create single or multiple parallel lines and preview them as you draw. You can also add parallel lines to an existing line.

From left to right: Parallel drawing with the 2-point line tool, 3-point curve tool, and Pen tool

You can draw parallel curves simultaneously.

To draw parallel lines

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Click the Curve tools button, and click a curve tool.

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On the property bar, click the Parallel Drawing button

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On the Parallel Drawing toolbar, click the Parallel lines button

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You can also
Add a parallel line to the left of the original line	On the toolbar, click the Parallel lines on left button .
Add a parallel line to the right of the original line	Click the Parallel lines on right button .
Specify the number of parallel lines to be added	Type a value in the Number of lines box.
Specify the distance between the original line and the parallel line	Type a value in the Distance box. You can also set the distance by clicking the Set distance interactively button , and dragging in the drawing window.
Preview a parallel line while drawing	Click the Preview lines button .

You can also display the Parallel Drawing toolbar by clicking View Toolbars Parallel Drawing.

To add a parallel line to an existing line

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Using the Pick tool, click a line.

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On the property bar, click the Parallel Drawing button.

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On the Parallel Drawing toolbar, specify the settings you want.

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Click the Create from existing button

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