Making Symbol
Software : Corel DRAW 10.0
Level : Intermediate

Concept: The lesson is designed using CorelDRAW, the world fame vector program used by artists, illustrators and designers. CorelDRAW is a very user friendly software and you can learn fast for the basic level. Try to explore more commands using these lessons as guideline. CorelDRAW has best of the drawing and editing facilities with the astonishing range of effects. Please try to go further than these tips and tricks by drawing your own shapes and applying effects with different options.

1. Create a symbol of the object you need to use frequently. It is easier to use symbol than to copy paste.

2. Open Corel DRAW. Use any drawing tool and create a drawing for making symbol. It can be created with single object or more than one complex objects.

3. Select the drawing.

Arrange > Combine

Note:
a) Symbol can not be created until all the objects in the drawing are not combined. This rule is not applicable for single object.
b) The object has to be closed.

4. Tools > Create > Symbol

5. Name your own category to save the symbol. We have named it as "Artwork". Click OK.

6. If you want to use the symbol

Tools > Symbols and Special Characters

7. Select the "Artwork" category in the drop down menu. The symbol will get displayed in the list. Drag the symbol on the page.

8. You can fill the symbol with any color.