DecoStudio Takes Embroidery to a Higher Level

If you are currently a Corel DRAWings user, the last couple of weeks have probably been very confusing for you. Those of you not using Corel DRAWings to turn your artwork into stitches should give the new guy in town a long look.

Corel DRAWings was a partnership between Corel Corporation and Wings Systems. Corel provided the graphics engine via the inclusion of the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and Wings provided the embroidery technology. I know that probably oversimplifies things, but gives you a basic understanding of the product.

That partnership is no longer. Now Corel is partnering with Wilcom on the new DecoStudio e1 product. Wings Systems is releasing DRAWings 4 and it does not include the CorelDRAW technology any more. Quite simply, if you want to continue to use CorelDRAW to directly create artwork for embroidery, you'll need to continue using Corel DRAWings X3 or move to DecoStudio.

I've studied the capabilities of DecoStudio and I think it is a huge jump forward for those creating embroidery, appliqué or any type of multi-decoration on apparel.

The only thing that might scare some users is that the current version of DecoStudio is integrated with CorelDRAW X3. Seems a bit strange to some since CorelDRAW X4 has been released by Corel. With this type of technology, it takes a bit of time to integrate two products like this. There is a plan to release DecoStudio e2 later this year. It will be built on CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 and will also include more features for the multi-decorator.

Those who buy DecoStudio e1 for a limited time will be allowed to upgrade to DecoStudio e2 for a nominal price (cost of materials and shipping). There is special crossgrade price for Corel DRAWings users to move to DecoStudio e1 for only $999.

To learn more about DecoStudio, watch a video of it in action or to purchase a copy, we've set up a DecoStudio page on the site with all the information you need.

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Corel Takes New Direction for Embroidery

Corel has been marketing the DRAWings package for a few years now. It combined CorelDRAW with embroidery software from Wings Systems. That era has ended and a new one has begun.

Today Corel announced DecoStudio, a blending of CorelDRAW and embroidery technology from Wilcom. Not only does DecoStudio handle embroidery, it also helps with garment printing, applique, screen printing, vinyl signage and more.

At the heart of the system is CorelDRAW X3 for creation of graphics. Wilcom DecoStudio is then included and I would guess that it does all the work of prepping the graphic for output in each of the mediums. I've yet to get a look at the software, so I can't be much more descriptive at this point.

The price is $1999 and that might seem steep to many users of CorelDRAW. But for those working in the industries targeted, it is a bargain price. If you already own Corel DRAWings, you can upgrade for $999. The software is targeted to ship in March.

I hope to have more information on this important announcement soon and will post more about DecoStudio as I learn more.

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