Macros and X4

May 30th, 2008 Val

In the CorelDRAW - Continuing the Adventure class, I introduce students to the world of Macros. We don’t actually write any with the exception of using the Undo Docker, but we do look at a few that are included with the software. In his May 22 blog at Graphics Unleashed, Foster Coburn mentions several popular macros that have been updated for X4. One of those is the Calendar Wizard by Alex Vakulenko - a master macro builder. There is a Calendar Wizard included in the CorelDRAW VBA installation, but it is a pale version of the one on Alex’s OberonPlace site. (You can also get it from Foster’s site.) If you print calendars in your line of business, it may well be worth taking a look at the “pro” version of the Calendar Wizard. While you’re at Oberon, be sure to check out his other scripts and tutorials. If you use macros much, be sure to check out his online forum.

As for those of you who are beginners, don’t be afraid to venture into Macro Land. (My own term for a state of mind where macros are not scary pieces of code, but simply one more tool in the great CorelDRAW toolbox.) Sign up for Continuing the Adventure this fall, and we’ll ease you into it gently.

Have fun!

Val P.

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Time to register for May classes at LVS

April 28th, 2008 Val

My apologies for being absent so long from the blogosphere. I was out of town for a while, then came down with a nasty stomach virus. Fortunately, I’m starting to feel more human again. Meanwhile, I’m trying to get my house ready for sale so we can move in June AND write a new Introduction to CorelDRAW X4 class for September. Meanwhile, here’s a reminder that the May session is coming at LVS!

Registration for the May LVS session is closing soon, but there is still time to register for the Intro to CorelDRAW classes at LVS. We have self study intro classes for CorelDRAW 9-12 and an instructor led
class for CorelDRAW X3. I wrote the version 12 and X3 classes and can promise you’ll get your money’s worth.
http://www.lvsassociates.com/register/product_info.php?products_id=186

If you’ve already taken that class and want more, try the CorelDRAW - Continuing the Adventure class. It’s always a small class, so you get lots of individual attention.
http://www.lvsassociates.com/register/product_info.php?products_id=208

I’ll have a class on the new CorelDRAW X4 coming in September for anyone who has upgraded!

Also, new last session I’ve created a new Intro to Windows Vista class. It’s aimed at those who are brand new to computing, but just about anyone who has used Windows, even for years, can benefit from
the class.
http://www.lvsassociates.com/register/product_info.php?products_id=255

And don’t forget the FREE Intro to Windows class for Windows 98,ME, and XP. It’s a bit outdated, but if your first computer (or your mother’s first computer) is an older model, you certainly can’t beat
the price.
http://www.lvsassociates.com/register/product_info.php?products_id=68

All instructor led classes are $25 US, $20 for returning students. This includes all instructional materials, (not the CorelDRAW or Windows software, of course) a message board to ask questions and post
assignments to, free webhosting for your class assignments if needed, and the ability to ask the instructor any questions you want for six weeks plus a little.

Self study classes are $11.50 US and are just as good, but you don’t get the instructor. ;) The exception is the Intro to Windows 98-XP class which is not only FREE but I also pop in to answer any questions
you may have.

All contain six downloadable lessons jammed packed with information you can save or print out for you to use after the class is over.

Of course, if you’ve taken all of my classes, do check out the other classes offered by LVS. There is sure to be something you’ll want to learn!
http://www.lvsonline.com/schedule.shtml

Have fun!

Val P.
Instructor, LVS Associates - Where Learning Is Fun!
Authorized Corel Training Partner

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CorelDRAW - Continuing the Adventure Class

February 6th, 2008 Val

Continue the adventure we started in the Introduction to CorelDRAW class! In this class we’ll slow down and take few more in depth looks at some things we didn’t have time for in that class. We’ll customize our workspace, take a look at several new dockers, take a spin through scripts, do some creative cloning, meander through a few menu items we didn’t get to in the first class and even more! Each week there will also be a creative challenge for you to practice your developing skills from the previous class.

For more information and to register, follow this link: http://www.lvsassociates.com/register/product_info.php?products_id=208

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Registration is open at LVS Online Classes!

February 6th, 2008 Val

Registration for the March 2008 session is open at LVS Online ~ Where Learning Is Fun!

For more information, go to http://www.lvsonline.com/update.shtml

For a complete list of all available classes at LVS Online go to
http://www.lvsonline.com/schedule.shtml

Instructor-led classes begin March 8th so head on over to LVS Online Classes to enroll now! http://www.lvsassociates.com/register

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