Create and deliver impactful technical communication content with intuitive connectivity, accurate technical illustration tools, and expansive file compatibility in an academic setting. Get right to work in a customizable environment that provides pen and touch support, professional image editing and advanced standards compliance. As a technical communication professional, you’ll find everything you need in one smart suite to author, comply and share documentation on a global level. CorelDRAW® Technical Suite 2017 is bursting with dedicated illustration assets for technical instruction and collaboration in print, online and mobile. It’s the easiest and most affordable way to share expert designs in a technical world.
Visually stunning and technically impactful
Get everything you need to create expert design and technical communication projects with this all-in- one solution. It supports all of the industry standards with professional illustration tools and authoring and publishing capabilities for print, online and mobile.
Dedicated technical illustration and design tools
Improve your technical communication capabilities with a large collection of powerful and dedicated illustration tools. Get right to the center of precision with accurate isometric drawing, detailed callouts and expansive dimensioning capabilities. In addition, explore the many possibilities with objects, such as the hide and display feature, or the ability to split vector objects, text and bitmaps. Corel DESIGNER 2017 can simplify complex shapes with enhanced node selection, copy curve segments and provide a choice of node sizes and shapes.
Repurpose key assets
Retrieve your important data from various sources, including 3D designs and the optional Lattice3D Studio CAD Corel Edition add-on for advanced 3D CAD assembly formats. Ensure all of your important technical files can be delivered in a readable format. With 3D visualization efficiencies, you can insert 3D models as linked or embedded objects into Corel DESIGNER® illustration files for instant access, sharing and reference.
Expansive file compatibility
Work and share with confidence with a diverse set of cross-media publishing and distribution capabilities, including CGM, WebCGM, SVG and PDF. Stay on the forefront of technology with up-to- date 3D CAD file format support in the optional Lattice3D Studio CAD add-on, and current Adobe CS/CC file format support.
Advanced standards compliance
Share your technical designs and documentation using enhanced support for technical publication standards. Author illustrations with localized text for global technical publication with XLIFF (TMS) support and publish S1000D or ATA iSpec 2200 compliant IETPs. Deliver visual technical communication projects that feature 3D PDF and PDF/A support.
Intuitive connectivity to Translation Memory Systems (TMS)
Create illustrations with localized text for global technical publication. Output descriptive text in illustrations directly to your Translation Memory System (TMS) via XLIFF, and get it processed to generate translation results. Import translations back in Corel DESIGNER to create multi-lingual or localized documents. Text formatting is maintained so that localized/ multi-lingual illustrations are ready for publishing right away.
Professional image-editing power with Corel PHOTO-PAINT
Ensure the photos being included in any technical documentation have the professional look you need. With the enhanced Straighten Image dialog box in Corel DESIGNER, CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT, you can correct perspective distortions with a few simple clicks. Reach for the Healing Clone tool to discreetly remove unwanted spots and imperfections from any image. Discreetly blur parts of images without overwriting the original image with the Gaussian Blur special effect in Corel PHOTO-PAINT.
Powerful design and technology with CorelDRAW
Enhance your illustrations and marketing communications with the versatile creative graphics power of CorelDRAW 2017, the intuitive, world-renowned vector illustration and page layout application for single-sourced graphic design. In addition, it features the new LiveSketch™ drawing tool based on the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. It essentially transforms the creativity of free form sketching into precise vector curves directly on a pen-enabled device.
Workspace customization
Match your desktop environment to the way you work best. CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2017 offers more UI customization options than ever before, allowing you to tailor your design space with a unique look. Enjoy flexible desktop color scheme options, such as altering the color of the surrounding drawing page area, or customizing the color of your window borders. Plus, with dedicated workspaces for specific workflows, all of your technical tasks are streamlined in one location.
Advanced support for Windows and new devices
Increase your drawing capabilities with an array of new support options, including Windows 10 and 4K monitors. CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2017 also offers support for Real-Time Stylus (RTS) and touch-enabled devices and tablets so you can capture important details on the go. Save valuable time and energy by panning and zooming in a single gesture, and display only the commands and tools you use most often for technical illustrations in the Tablet mode.
