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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.

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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 .

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

To add a parallel line to an existing line Back to Top
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