How to Make a Hi-Tech Interface Using CorelDRAW

© 2002 by Jeff Harrison.

If you've ever had the urge to create a Web interface that has a technical or mechanical look to it, this tutorial is for you. By combining the formidable power of both CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT, achieving an impressive result may be easier than you think. Another application for this kind of imagery is to make equipment panel "texture maps" for a 3D program.

Let's assume you are interested in building an interface for a visitor to your Web site. The first consideration is how many buttons you'll require on your "navigation bar." Break down how many separate areas of interest you'll think you need (your home page will "branch off" to these other areas).

For this example, there are 5 buttons. You can rename them differently from what is shown if you want to follow along and create a usable example....

Included with this tutorial is a CorelDRAW file of the interface created and background textures you can use to create your own hi-tech interfaces.

Get this entire tutorial in a printable PDF file along with sample files and usable hi-tech textures! Just click the button at right to get your copy today for only $5! It includes detailed information on how to create the interface shown below in CorelDRAW 9-X6 using features such as: Aligning · Fountain fills · Blends · Constrained movements and rotation · Drag right-click copying · Power of Ctrl-R · Trimming · Welding · Basic Node Editing · "Copy Fill Here" command · Drop Shadows · Layering of objects · Powerclipping

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