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Choosing a workspace

Corel DESIGNER includes a collection of specialized workspaces that are designed to help you increase your productivity. A workspace is a configuration of settings that specifies how the various command bars, commands, and buttons are arranged when you open the application. You can choose a workspace from the Welcome Screen that displays when you first launch the application or you can switch to a different workspace from within the application.

The specialized workspaces in Corel DESIGNER are configured according to specific workflows or tasks, such as page layout work or illustrating. Their purpose is to make more accessible the tools that you use most often.

The following table describes the available workspaces.

 

Workspace
Description
Lite
This workspace makes CorelDRAW’s most commonly used tools and features more accessible. If you are new to CorelDRAW, the Lite workspace is ideal for getting started.
Default
The default workspace has been redesigned to provide a more intuitive placement of tools and controls. This workspace is ideal for users who have experience with other vector graphics software, as well as users who are familiar with Corel DESIGNER.
Help topics are based on the Default workspace.
Micrografx Designer 9
The Micrografx Designer 9 workspace is ideal for users who prefer the look and feel of Micrografx Designer 9.
Technical Illustration
The Technical Illustration workspace is optimized for users who create technical manuals and catalogs of interactive parts.
Diagramming
The Diagramming workspace features tools and a layout that are essential for creating diagrams.
CorelDRAW
The CorelDRAW workspace can help you transition easily from CorelDRAW to Corel DESIGNER.
Adobe Illustrator
Simulates the Adobe Illustrator workspace by positioning the Corel DESIGNER features where you would find the equivalent feature in Adobe Illustrator. This workspace is useful if you recently switched from Adobe Illustrator to Corel DESIGNER and you are not familiar with the Corel DESIGNER workspace.

If you have a unique workflow, you can create a custom workspace that is optimized for your specific needs. For more information, see Creating workspaces.

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You can also choose a workspace from the Welcome Screen or by clicking Tools Customization, clicking Workspace in the list of categories, and then enabling the check box beside a workspace in the Workspace list.

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