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Figure 2

Unique
customization
options allow
users to change
the software's
look and feel
to echo a
design theme
or specific
color scheme.

proved speed when working within the
program, and processing tasks with lots
of vector pieces and multiple effects.
Figure 3

as recommended by Corel:
*	 Microsoft Windows 10, Windows
8.1 or Windows 7, in 32- or 64-bit,
with the latest updates and service
packs installed
*	 Intel i3, i5, i7 or AMD Athlon 64
processor
*	 2 GB RAM - although it typically
is good to have 8 GB for graphics
*	 1 GB of hard drive space - although
it is a good idea to have 200 GB of
free space
*	 Mouse and/or pressure-sensitive
tablet with a touchscreen option
*	 1,280 x 720 display resolution
*	 Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
or later
*	 Microsoft .Net Framework 4.6
*	 Internet connection to sign in to
authenticate CorelDRAW Graphics
Suite, receive performance and stability updates, access online content
and use other features, such as QR
Codes or the Content Exchange.You
also can use CorelDRAW Graphics

Suite 2017 offline, provided you
connect to the internet at least
once a month for software-license
validation
*	 DVD drive (only if you bought
a DVD)
If you have been using graphics software
for a few years, you know it's not a great
idea to only have the minimum required
power to run the program. Compare the
speed of opening a large file in the older
version with that of opening the same
file in the newer version. If it is noticeably slower, consider adding RAM or
upgrading your machine.
If you have a newer machine equipped
with Windows 10, you will have quite a
few options to customize your software.A
64-bit version of CorelDRAW Graphics
Suite 2017 runs very fast - even with
larger files - and it can handle more
complex graphics than previous versions.
I had no problem opening several
files, which would freeze my machine
in older versions. I also noticed im-

Windows 10 Support
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 offers
the expected collection of basic new features that make drawing objects easier. It
also features some revolutionary advances
in the way users can work in the software.
Included as a basic feature is Windows 10
support and unique customization options,
allowing them to change the software's
look and feel to echo a design theme or
specific color scheme (see Figure 1).
These customization options include
different color guidelines, backgrounds,
header bars and an array of adaptable
working spaces that will support touchscreens, tablets and pressure-sensitive
pens. For the first time, this version of
CorelDRAW has accommodated some of
the requests of users who asked for more
intuitive drawing and creation options.
The new version also allows users to
work with 4K or ultra high-definition
monitors to comfortably see higherquality artwork displays without
distortion or compatibility issues. For artists or printers who want other support
software (such as shop software or email
servers) to run simultaneously, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 offers the
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