CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2017 brings along with it compelling new features such as
LiveSketch and custom nodes. However, Corel users will also be happy to know that there is improved support for the
Surface Dial and
Surface Pro family of products. Having been a user of
CorelDraw since version 10, I'm pretty happy Corel is making efforts to hit the right marks with the 2017 release. I'm both regretful and embarrassed to admit I recently purchased a boxed set of
CorelDraw Graphics Suite X8 Home & Student (79.99 at Amazon at the time) and wrote a somewhat
scathing review regarding its usage on the SP4 despite my devotion to the suite of applications.
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| The upgrade can be purchased from Amazon, but only available to users of a previous full version of the CorelDraw Graphics Suite. |
Considering that Corel provides Academic and Upgrade purchases, I'm not surprised that my boxed set of CorelDraw Graphics Suite X8 Home & Student isn't eligible for upgrading to CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2017. Although I'm perfectly happy with X8 Home & Student and don't use CorelDraw professionally, I'd gladly fork over cash just to test how well the new Machine Learning and AI for drawing holds up on a Surface Pro 4. The upgraded touch and Surface Pen support is front and center for the 2017 release, and if it works as designed, then CorelDraw deserves as much praise and attention as possible.
Note: You can check out videos of the
LiveSketch tool on coreldraw.com.
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| The Home & Student Suite isn't eligible for upgrades to the 2017 version. |
The enhancements to stylus support and touch input in CorelDraw 2017, by all rights, should've been included years ago, but if Corel got it right, then it's well worth the wait. Fully aware the entry-level Home & Student X8 wasn't eligible for the upgrade, I chatted with
Corel Support and received confirmation that I need a full version if I wanted to upgrade. As a consolation, I was issued a coupon discount for other Corel products (with the exception of CorelDraw but including the popular
Corel Painter).
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| CorelDraw X8 for home and student users has all the features of a full version and should satisfy most hobbyists. |
I'll probably test out the Trial version soon on the
Surface Pro 4 and hope the LiveSketch and
Surface Pen support don't disappoint. It's a fantastic upgrade for Corel fans and hobbyists if it's as good as advertised.
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