Time for a "Tip of the Day" thread....
We all do things that make tasks we do easier or less complicated as a second nature. This is not a Engraving tip but a Corel tip that Engravers might find handy. I use this tip often as I make Sublimated clip boards for Firemen called Accountability Boards. I often need to space blocks or lines within a given area. Tried the math method and it works but I have been using this easier way for a long time and wanted to share it.
So the task is to divide a space in Corel into 4 equal areas.
I draw a rectangle about 1/4 the size of the space.
I copy and paste the first making 3 more copies.
I stack them on top of each other slightly offset. (yellow)
I select all and move the group over to the space placing the bottom of the group on a grid line.
I grab the top of the group and stretch or shrink the group to match the top grid line. (green)
I now have the spacing and add grid lines to each junction.
Done... Delete the boxes...
If you were doing a 40 plate of 40 names on a plaque this could be used to get your spacing quick.
Could have put this in the Sign thread but I thought it applies to both and some read both threads.
Lets hear alternates to this method as more than one way to easily skin a "task"...
Please feel free to add your tips... Lets have some fun...
AL
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