I'm sure glad I found this group. I've been feeling like a kindergartener going to high school in trying to learn how to manipulate Corel Draw to do what I want. I'm not having any problems with the laser, just setting up the job. I have'nt been able to find how to put a vector line around the perimeter of a pattern. A rose for example. I want to be able to use the rose as an applique. I've been looking for training programs but they are very expensive and I'm not sure they are any better than the Corel tutorials. One is called Smart Draw for $699 and the guy said he would throw in a Digital Art Library. Another is a 2 CD set by John McDaniel for $399 a CASS program for $180 a year (Package deal for both $499). Any input on the value of these offerings will be greatly appreciated. This wheel spinning is making me dizzy.