I use Corel Draw too I "learned" the basics from LACE (someone did a couple of articles in 1999/2000 )
Jean What version have you got - I can e-mail a sheet of dots (45degrees or 55 ish for Bucks) Please e-mail me privately Viv ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean Nathan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Lace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 8:41 AM Subject: [lace] Computer programs > I keep thinking about using a computer, but still haven't made up my mind > which way to go. I've got CorelDraw, but until someone tells me how to make > the page full size and put a dot on it (and I used to teach computing!!) > just to get me started, I don't seem to have time to start exploring that. > It's all very well saying make a small elipse and then copy it if you > already know how to make a small elipse with this program. > > I thought about 'Knipling' which, being continental, seems much more free in > the patterns is can create than Easylace and Lace 2000. But then is it able > to make a fan or put in roseground as well? What particularly appealed is > the fact that (apparently) at the touch of a key you can convert the > pricking into a technical drawing. > > On the other hand, I'm quite happy with graph paper and pencil. > > I also managed to turn Steph's pre-prepared grids of dots pale blue with > Paint Shop Pro so I can see my black dots and markings more easily, but > can't remember how I got it perfect. Since the first one, the grids have > been distorted when I open them, so I need to concentrate and write down how > to do it. Particularly useful for non-45 degree grids. > > Jean in Poole > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
