Integration with CorelDRAW®

The CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite is a professional vector graphics design application used for creating illustrations, logos, and complex designs. It is widely used in various industries, including embroidery, because of its precise design capabilities. CorelDRAW® is integrated with BE EmbroideryStudio, allowing users to seamlessly convert vector graphics into embroidery designs.

CorelDRAW as part of BE EmbroideryStudio

3Certain BE EmbroideryStudio product levels – ES Designing and ES Decorating – include a CorelDRAW® license as part of the package.

3Integration is currently only available with certain levels of CorelDRAW®. For more information, see FAQs on the BE EmbroideryStudio website.

3BE EmbroideryStudio only supports the MS Windows® version of CorelDRAW®.

3CorelDRAW® may be installed together with Windows .NET Framework. To ensure that CorelDRAW® uses the correct version of .NET, make sure you install it when prompted to do so. It can take up to 20 minutes or more to install on some computers.

How CorelDRAW enhances BE EmbroideryStudio

3You will be prompted to link upon launching BE EmbroideryStudio.

3The integration allows for a seamless workflow, making it easy to adjust designs before digitizing them into embroidery stitches.

3Users can import, edit, and convert vector graphics from CorelDRAW® into embroidery files.

3The built-in CorelDRAW Graphics window includes CorelDRAW® drawing tools which offer many techniques for drafting outlines and shapes on screen. Vector objects can be converted to embroidery designs. For a full description of the tools, refer to the online help available from the Graphics mode Help menu.

3Some CorelDRAW® functions may not be available in CorelDRAW Graphics.

Licensing & activation

3If an BE EmbroideryStudio product level includes CorelDRAW®, the License Details page in the Wilcom Account Management System displays:

3The CorelDRAW Key (a unique activation code).

3A download link to install CorelDRAW®.

3Users need to activate CorelDRAW® separately using the provided key.

3CorelDRAW® follows its own licensing terms but remains linked to the BE EmbroideryStudio license.

3If the BE EmbroideryStudio license is a subscription, access to CorelDRAW® is tied to the subscription period.

3If the BE EmbroideryStudio license is perpetual, CorelDRAW® remains available as long as the license is valid.

CorelDRAW® registration

3CorelDRAW® needs to be registered separately before it can be used by BE EmbroideryStudio.

3Registration also provides access to the latest CorelDRAW® updates.

3CorelDRAW® and its sister product, Corel PHOTO-PAINT® can also be run as standalone applications. CorelDRAW® features ‘best-of-breed’ bitmap-to-vector tracing, enhanced illustration capabilities, photo-editing together with a library of professional clipart images.

CorelDRAW® content

CorelDRAW® Standard Membership provides access to content – clipart, fonts, stock photos, templates, and much more.