CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2017 Aids Illustration Workflow

CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2017 is the latest version of Corel‘s  software suite designed for technical illustrators. Based on the graphics suite built specifically for Windows, CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2017 offers tools specifically designed for the technical communicator’s workflow.

With the new program, create isometric or other parallel projected technical illustrations for assembly and maintenance instructions by dynamically drawing on a projected plane. Obtain precision and exactness with UI controls.

Users can extend curves to create closed shapes from imported drawings, ideal for correcting errors originating from legacy CAD files that are missing the required accuracy.

Enhanced XLIFF export and import make it easier and more cost-effective to create technical graphics with descriptive text in multiple languages.

There are flexible desktop color scheme options. Plus, users can import legacy workspaces from Corel DESIGNER (X6 & X7), as well as CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT (X6, X7 & X8).

Work and share using enhanced support for technical publication standards and formats, including WebCGM, S1000D, ATA iSpec 2200, SVG, and PDF, Adobe CS/CC, and more.

Improve technical graphics with a large collection of dedicated illustration tools. Explore the many possibilities with objects, such as the hide and display feature, or the ability to split vector objects, text and bitmaps. Take advantage of enhanced node selection, copy curve segments and a choice of node sizes and shapes.

Author technical communication projects on high-definition monitors, including Ultra HD 5K. Improve your drawing capabilities with new device and tool options, including support for advanced stylus and touch-enabled devices like Microsoft Surface and Wacom tablets, as well as the Microsoft Surface Dial. Take advantage of a new Tablet Mode to sketch and annotate on the fly and make quick adjustments using touch or a stylus.

CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2017 includes Corel DESIGNER 2017: Precision illustration and technical design; CorelDRAW 2017: Vector illustration and page layout; Corel PHOTO-PAINT 2017 - Professional image editing; Corel PowerTRACE 2017 - Bitmap-to-vector tracing; Corel Font Manager™ 2017 - Powerful font management; Lattice3D Studio Corel Edition - 3D visualization and authoring; Corel CONNECT - Content finder; Corel CAPTURE™ 2017 - Screen capture; and PhotoZoom Pro 4 - Plug-in to export and enlarge digital images from PHOTO-PAINT.

Users can expand 3D capabilities with an optional Lattice3D Studio CAD Corel Edition add-on, giving access to advanced authoring tools to leverage 3D CAD data. Create a wide range of technical documentation and marketing collateral from manufacturing designs. Updated Lattice3D Studio CAD supports native assembly and part file formats for high-end 3D CAD systems such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, PTC Creo, and more. Publish animated 3D visualizations as a 3D PDF or Lattice3D file format for instant sharing and publishing via online and mobile.

Businesses can choose from two flexible purchase options: perpetual license and subscription.

CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2017 is available now in English, French, German and Japanese.

For more info, visit Corel.

Sources: Press materials received from the company.