Hello readers, I hope you are learning and becoming better graphic designers every day. Today, we are covering a very commonly asked question about CorelDraw. CorelDraw offers a feature called Collect for Output, which is a popular feature of it. Let’s discuss it and get a detailed idea of what it does.
Table of Contents:
- What is Collect for Output in CorelDraw?
- Why there is a Need for Collect for Output?
- Using Collect for Output in CorelDraw
- How to open Collect For Output in CorelDraw?
What is Collect for Output in CorelDraw?
So, as the name suggests Collect for Output is the feature for collecting all the required files. It collects all images and fonts used in the file. All files will be in a separate folder which contains a copy of the CorelDRAW File (CDR).
Herein, the associated files consider all the elements that support the main CDR file. It includes a copy of the CDR file, the fonts, the color profile, etc. We can also create a PDF file for the collect for output folder.
Why there is a Need for Collect for Output?
As a professional, it is the duty of the graphic designer to provide all the necessary information. Your client, printing press, or any related professional will need them to view the file without any issue.
Any information that is missing in the main document can cause a problem and might lead to a delay.
The points below clearly summarize the purpose for which Collect for Output is used in CorelDraw:
A. To avoid the issue of missing fonts
After the design, the most important thing that attracts anyone to a design is the font. A font that is attractive yet understandable to the audience. Apart from the fonts available in the software, many fonts are exported from external sources.
If these fonts are exported and saved to the collect for output folder, they get reflected in the main design. Further, the design of the same will not be compromised.
B. Creates a good impression on the client
Any element missing in the design creates a bad impression on the clients. This contributes to losing trust in you as a graphic designer. If the missing elements are provided by the graphic designer, the experience of the person viewing it would be good.
C. To avoid delay in the printing process
Essential files will be unavailable if the CorelDraw file is sent to the printing press without using collect for output. This delays the entire printing process causing a delay in the further procedures. It will cost more for your client and related businesses.
Using Collect for Output in CorelDraw
How to open Collect For Output in CorelDraw?
Follow the steps given below and start using the collect for output option in your projects.
- Open your CorelDraw Document
- Go to the File Menu
- Choose the Collect for Output option
- Select the options that suit your needs, including the font and color profiles that you want to incorporate into your CDR file
- Click on the “Collect” button to create your package.
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As discussed before, collecting for the output process is useful when you are sending files to anyone. They must have all the files with the imported fonts, color profiles, etc. This keeps the look of the document intact and makes it presentable.
Example: Suppose you are making a pamphlet for a Kindergarten named Little Bells Pre-School. Herein, keeping in mind the topic, we use fonts and colors that attract the kids and parents. This convinces the parents to have a look at the pamphlet.
Considering the fonts, they need to be soft-ended instead of bold and sharp-edged.
Example:
One can get fonts like these in the CorelDraw Software. You can import more from various websites and then install it in your system for CorelDraw. Typefaces give the exact look to a design for which an idea layout has been created.
The installed font can then be moved to a folder where all such imported elements are present. The Collect for Output feature can fetch all used fonts and then you can send them to the concerned parties.
Hence, we can conclude that Collect for Output in CorelDraw is an essential option. It can be used to preserve all the important elements in a CDR file. It enables us to follow a seamless work process with the clients and related parties.
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Author Introduction:
Hi, this is Ambika Monga a student of the graphic design course in Rohini at ADMEC Multimedia Institute. Learning graphic designing was an amazing journey here and I hope you found this blog useful.
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