How to Apply a mesh to an object in CorelDraw
For those who like to create vector images and blend color into and object, I have a great tool for you to learn and have some fun with. The “Mesh Tool in CorelDraw id an awesome way to create colorful drawings and transition color into something very artistic. People will ask how you did it. I use this tool with flowers and for creating a more 3D effect with some graphics. I hope you find this tool as useful as I do. Here is how…
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Select an object. |
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In the toolbox, click the Mesh fill tool  . |
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Type the number of columns in the top portion of the Grid size box on the property bar. |
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Type the number of rows in the bottom portion of the Grid size box on the property bar, and press Enter. |
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Adjust the grid nodes on the object. |
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Add an intersection
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Click once within a grid, and click the Add intersection button
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Add a node
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Hold down Shift, and double-click where you want to add the node.
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Remove a node or an intersection
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Click a node, and click the Delete node(s) button on the property bar.
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Shape the mesh fill
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Drag a node to a new location.
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Remove the mesh fill
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Click the Clear mesh button
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If the mesh object contains color, adjusting the intersection nodes of the mesh affects how the colors blend together. |
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You can also marquee select or freehand marquee select nodes to shape an entire area of the mesh. To marquee select nodes, choose Rectangular from the Selection mode list box, and drag around the nodes you want to select. To freehand select nodes, choose Freehand from the Selection mode list box, and drag around the nodes you want to select. Holding down Alt while dragging lets you toggle between the Rectangular and Freehand selection mode. |
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You can add an intersection by double-clicking in a space, or you can add a single line by double-clicking a line. |
| To add color to a patch in a mesh fill |
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Select a mesh-filled object. |
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In the toolbox, click the Mesh fill tool . |
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Drag a color from the color palette to a patch in the object. |
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Color an intersection node in a mesh fill
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Click an intersection node, and click a color on the color palette. |
| Mix a color in a mesh fill | Select part of the mesh, press Ctrl, and click a color on the color palette. |
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You can also drag a color from the color palette to an intersection node. |
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You can also marquee select or freehand marquee select nodes to apply a color to an entire area of the mesh. To marquee select nodes, choose Rectangular from the Selection mode list box on the property bar, and drag around the nodes you want to select. To freehand select nodes, choose Freehand from the Selection mode list box on the property bar, and drag around the nodes you want to select. Holding down Alt while dragging lets you toggle between the Rectangular and Freehand selection mode.
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