How to Use LEDTool5 for CorelDRAW X6 and X7
LEDTool5 is a macro for CorelDRAW that allows you to place LED lights on your designs easily and quickly. It is also useful for creating rhinestone patterns and other effects. LEDTool5 is compatible with CorelDRAW X6 and X7, and you can download it from here. In this article, we will show you how to install and use LEDTool5 for CorelDRAW X6 and X7.
How to Install LEDTool5
To install LEDTool5, you need to follow these steps:
- Download the LEDTool5.zip file from the link above and extract it to a folder on your computer.
- Open CorelDRAW X6 or X7 and go to Tools > Macros > Run Macro.
- In the Run Macro dialog box, click on Organizer.
- In the Macro Organizer dialog box, click on Global Macros Projects (GMS) on the left pane.
- Click on Create and name your new project as LEDTool5.gms.
- Click on Import File and browse to the folder where you extracted the LEDTool5.zip file.
- Select all the files with .gms extension and click on Open.
- Click on Close to exit the Macro Organizer dialog box.
- In the Run Macro dialog box, select LEDTool5.gms from the Macros in drop-down list.
- Select LEDTool5 from the Macro name list and click on Run.
You have successfully installed LEDTool5 for CorelDRAW X6 and X7. You can access it from Tools > Macros > LEDTool5 or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+L on your keyboard.
How to Use LEDTool5
To use LEDTool5, you need to follow these steps:
- Create a new document in CorelDRAW X6 or X7 or open an existing one.
- Select the object or text that you want to apply LED lights to.
- Run LEDTool5 by going to Tools > Macros > LEDTool5 or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+L on your keyboard.
- In the LEDTool5 dialog box, you can adjust various settings for your LED lights, such as size, shape, color, spacing, angle, offset, transparency, etc.
- You can also choose from different presets or create your own custom presets by clicking on Save Preset.
- When you are satisfied with your settings, click on Apply to place the LED lights on your object or text.
- You can also click on Preview to see how your object or text will look like with the LED lights before applying them.
You have successfully used LEDTool5 for CorelDRAW X6 and X7. You can edit or delete the LED lights by selecting them and using the standard CorelDRAW tools. You can also save your document as a .cdr file or export it as an image file.
Some Tips and Tricks for LEDTool5
LEDTool5 is a versatile and powerful macro for CorelDRAW that can help you create stunning effects with LED lights. Here are some tips and tricks to make the most out of it:
- You can use LEDTool5 on any object or text in CorelDRAW, not just on circles or rectangles. You can also use it on curves, polygons, stars, spirals, etc.
- You can use LEDTool5 on multiple objects or texts at once by selecting them and running the macro. You can apply the same settings to all of them or use different presets for each one.
- You can use LEDTool5 to create patterns or backgrounds by filling a large object with LED lights and adjusting the spacing and offset settings.
- You can use LEDTool5 to create animations by using the angle setting and exporting your document as a GIF file. You can change the angle of the LED lights in each frame and set the animation speed and loop options in CorelDRAW.
- You can use LEDTool5 to create realistic effects by using the transparency setting and blending modes. You can make the LED lights look like they are glowing or shining by reducing their opacity and changing their blending mode to Screen or Add.
We hope you enjoyed this article and learned how to use LEDTool5 for CorelDRAW X6 and X7. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below. Thank you for reading!