CorelDRAW Help | Installation options

Installation options

You can choose between two types of installations:

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Typical installation — automatically installs the main programs and utilities of the suite to a default location in the Program Files folder. If later you need a component that is not installed, you can modify your installation.

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Custom installation — lets you choose additional features, exclude components that you don’t need, and specify where to install the suite. For example, you can install desktop shortcuts or install Ghostscript for better handling of imported EPS and PDF files.

Programs

The following table lists the programs that are installed by default. To exclude a program from the installation, you must choose Custom installation.


Program	Description
CorelDRAW	An intuitive and versatile graphics application for creating high-quality vector illustrations, logo designs, and page layouts
Corel PHOTO-PAINT	A complete image-editing application that lets you retouch and enhance photos as well as create original bitmap illustrations and paintings
Corel CONNECT	An application that provides easy access to content such as clipart, photos, and fonts
Corel CAPTURE	An easy-to-use application for capturing images from your computer screen
Bitstream Font Navigator	An application for browsing, organizing, and managing fonts

Program features and utilities

The following table lists the program features that you can install. Not all components are available in all versions of the software.


Feature or utility	Description	Notes
Writing Tools	Include Spell Checker, Thesaurus, and Grammatik in various languages to help you proofread and edit documents	Writing tools in the language of the operating system are required and installed by default. For example, the English writing tools are installed by default on an English operating system. To install additional languages, you must choose Custom installation, or modify your installation later.
Duplexing Wizard	Lets you configure a printer for two-sided printing	Requires Custom installation
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications 7.1	A subset of the Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) programming environment, which is suitable for beginners.	You can use VBA to create basic macros for personal use, but you can also use it to create more advanced macro projects.
Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA)	A built-in program environment that allows developers and other programming experts to use VSTA for creating the most advanced macro projects	To use VSTA with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, you must have your own copy of Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 or later installed. If you install Microsoft Visual Studio after installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, you must re-install the VSTA feature by modifying your CorelDRAW Graphics Suite installation. For more information, see To modify or repair a CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 installation.
Windows Shell Extension	Lets you view thumbnails of native Corel files such as CorelDRAW (CDR), Corel PHOTO-PAINT (CPT), and pattern fill (FILL) files.	If you have a previous version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite installed, this option does not appear in the installation wizard.
GPL Ghostscript	Highly recommended if you import EPS and PDF files in your documents. This feature lets you isolate and use individual elements of imported EPS files rather than only header images. It also improves the import of PDF files generated by third-party applications.	Requires Custom installation

Additional options

The following table lists additional installation options.


Option	Description	Notes
Language packs	Let you use the programs and Help in two or more languages	This option is included only with multilingual versions of the software and requires Custom installation.
Allow product updates	Automatically downloads product updates and asks you before installing them	Included with the Typical installation
Install desktop shortcuts	Adds product icons to your desktop for easy access	Included with the Typical installation for trial versions of the product, this option requires Custom installation for all other versions.
Copy installation files	Lets you maintain and update the software without using the installation disc	Included with the Typical installation

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