Applying brushstrokes
CorelDRAW lets you apply a variety of preset brushstrokes, ranging from strokes with arrowheads to ones that are filled with rainbow patterns. When you draw a preset brushstroke, you can specify some of its attributes. For example, you can change the width of a brushstroke and specify its smoothness.
You can also create custom brushstrokes by using an object or a group of vector objects. When you create a custom brushstroke, you can save it as a preset.

The above image was created by using many different brushstrokes and widths.
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If you want to smooth the edges of the brushstroke, type a value in the Freehand smoothing box on the property bar.
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If you want to set the width of the stroke, type a value in the Artistic media tool width box on the property bar.
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If you have access to a brushstroke that isn’t listed in the Brushstroke list box, you can apply it by clicking the Browse button on the property bar and locating the brushstroke file.
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To create a custom brushstroke | ![]() |
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To delete a custom brushstroke, choose the brushstroke from the Brushstroke list box on the property bar, and click the Delete button
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You can create custom brushstrokes by clicking Effects
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