Common CorelDRAW tasks continued
Sizing images
There are many ways to resize an object in CorelDRAW. You can click and drag the selection handles around the object
by using the 
pick tool.
Property bar
Object | Object | Scale | ||
position | scaling/sizing | |||
size | factor | |||
on page | ratio | |||
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Selection
handles
You change the dimensions of an object proportionally by preserving its aspect ratio. You can size an object’s dimensions by specifying values or changing the object directly. Scaling changes an object’s dimensions by a specified percentage. You can change an object’s anchor point from its centre to any of its eight selection handles.
You can also click on the object you wish to
Duplicating objects
There are a couple of ways you can duplicate objects on CorelDRAW. The easiest but not that accurate in terms of plotting your design out is to select the object with the
pick 
tool, then press CTRL+D. You can then place the image manually on the layout screen.
The accurate way to duplicate objects is to use the Transformation docker window. Click on Arrange > Transformations > Position. The Transformation docker window
will pop up on the right hand side in CorelDRAW. When you select an object the Position, relative position and the apply buttons will illuminate. The example on the right shows an object which is selected and ready to be duplicated. To increase or decrease the horizontal positioning enter the size or click the up/down arrows. This function specifies the duplication distance from the original object.
The relative position option is there to select where you want the duplicated object to appear. On the example I have selected the duplicate to appear on the left of the original object. Now click 'Apply To Duplicate' to duplicate the object(s).
From the transformation docker window you can also select Rotate, Scale and mirror,
Size and skew.
Sublimation printable's hints and tips
Some sublimation printable's (substrates) have a protective coating on which must be removed before pressing. The most common of these is the desk clocks, all
Ensure the substrate is facing up when placed on the heat press and the transfer is face down onto it. If this is not done you will get a faded or no image transferred to the substrate.
Sublimation mugs differ in time and temperature depending which mug you are using. All times and temperatures below are based on the Xpres Mug Press 1000.
XP5013 Coated ceramic mugs - Time 3min 30sec at 200°c (increase time to 4min 30sec for top to bottom mug printing). XP5011 Colour change mugs - Time 3min 30sec at 190°c (increase time to 4min 30sec for top to bottom mug printing). XP5015 Coated metallic mugs - Time 3min 30sec at 200°c (increase time to 4min 30sec for top to bottom mug printing). XP5014 Coated porcelain mugs - Time 3min 30 sec at 200°c (top to bottom is not recommended for this type of mug).
XP5013 and XP5014 are dishwasher safe.
Tip: Refer to the Xpres sublimation printables wall chart or product information sheets for times and temperatures for other products.
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