working with images

1. Adding images, graphics, and backgrounds to tables in Corel
Draw X6
This article will describe simple steps on how to add images or
graphics to a table.If you want to arrange bitmap images or
vector graphics in a structured layout, you can add them to
tables. You can also change the look of a table by adding a
background color.
To insert an image or a graphic in a table cell
1. Copy an image or a graphic.
2. Click the Table tool, and select the cell where you want to
insert the image or graphic.
3. Click Edit Paste.

2. The Pixel view in CorelDRAW lets
you create drawings in actual pixel
units, providing a much more
accurate representation of how a
design will appear on the Web.

3. Working With Pixels
Pixel View displays a pixel-based rendition of
the drawing, which allows you to zoom in on
an area of an object, then position and size
the object more precisely. This view also lets
you see what the drawing will look like when
it is exported to a bitmap file format, even if
the objects are vector.

4. Snapping to Pixels
In CorelDRAW, click File > New
In the New Document dialog box, choose Web from the Preset
destination list box and click OK
On the toolbar, choose 800% from the Zoom levels list box
Click View and ensure that Snap to Pixels is not enabled.
Draw an object
Click View > Snap to Pixels
Draw another object
As you move around the grid, notice how you are presented
with snap points, such as pixel edge, pixel corner, and pixel
center. This allows for more precise control.

5. Changing the Color and Opacity of a Pixel Grid
To change the color and opacity of the pixel grid,
Click View > Setup > Grid and Ruler Setup
In the Pixel grid area, open the Color picker, and
select a color
Move the Opacity slider to the right to increase the
opacity of the grid
You can disable the Show pixel grid at 800% or
higher zoom check box if you do not want the pixel
view to automatically display zoomed in at 800% or
higher.
By using the pixel preview mode when designing for
the Web, you can ensure that what you see is exactly
what you will get. There’s no longer any need to
guess.

6. Exporting graphics for the Web
The Export for Web dialog box provides a single access point
for common export controls, eliminating the need to open
additional dialog boxes when preparing a file for export. It
also lets you compare the results of various filter settings
before you commit to an output format, making it easier to
achieve optimal results. Let’s take a look. The image below is
the Export for Web dialog box.

7. GIF
GIF images are best used for line drawings, text, images
with few colors, or images with sharp edges, such as
scanned black-and-white images or logos. GIF offers
several advanced graphic options, including transparent
backgrounds, interlaced images and animation. It also
lets you create custom palettes for the image.
PNG
PNG files are best for various image types, including
photos and line drawings. The file format (unlike the GIF
and JPEG formats) supports the alpha channel. This
allows you to save transparent images with superior
results.

8. Using Presets
You can export Web-compatible files using
preset settings. This allows you to optimize the
file, without the need to modify individual
settings. However, you can also customize the
settings to produce a specific result. For
example, you can adjust its color, display quality,
and file size. Being able to use presets is useful if
you are exporting a number of images and want
to ensure consistency throughout your project.

9. Customizing Options for Exporting a JPG
From the Export to Web dialog box,
choose JPEG from the Format list box. You have
the option to perform one or more of the
following tasks:
Settings Area
Control Color Mode, Quality, Sub-format and the
ability to Blur the transition between adjacent
pixels of different colors. Also in the Settings
area are the options to overprint blacks when
exporting to CMYK and apply a matte color to
the object’s background to help blend the edges
of anti-aliased objects.

10. Advanced Area
To load the JPEG file gradually in certain Web
browsers so that it displays only portions of
the image before it finishes loading, enable
the Progressive check box. Use the optimal
encoding method to produce the smallest
JPEG file size and apply the document-color
settings. You also have the color-proof
settings.