Make letters in a circle in corel draw 5

How to Draw Shapes Inside Other Shapes in CorelDRAW 5

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In this article, we will cover how to create various shapes inside other similar shape using CorelDRAW. We'll start with a simple example: drawing triangles within triangles.

### Step 1: Setting Up the Workspace

Before we begin our triangle-drawing journey, let's ensure that you have properly set up your workspace in CorelDRAW:

* Open a new document by going to File > New...

* Choose 'Document' and select 'CMYK Color Profile'. Click OK.

* Select the desired measurement units from the top toolbar (mm or inches are fine for this example).

### Step 2: Drawing an Initial Triangle

To draw our first triangle, follow these steps:

1. Go to Insert > Shape Library...

2. In the Shape Library dialog box that opens up, double-click on 'Basic Shapes'.

3. Select a regular Pentagon from the list of shapes and click OK.

### Step 3: Cutting Out an Inner Triangle

Now we need to cut out our inner triangle:

1. Click anywhere inside your pentagon shape with the Selection Tool (the crosshair cursor).

2. Press Alt + Shift + F5 on Windows or Command + Option + Shift + F7 if you're using a Mac.

3. In the Bevel Dialog box, select 'Wavy' from the list at left and adjust its properties as desired.

### Step 4: Repeating Steps for Multiple Triangles

To create multiple triangles within each other:

1. Select all objects by pressing Ctrl+A on Windows or ⌃+A if you're using a Mac.

2. Go to Object > Transform > Reflect...

3. In the Reflection dialog box, select 'Horizontally' and click OK.

And voila! You now have multiple triangles nested inside one another!

### Step 5: Adding Text Inside Your Shapes

If you'd like to add some text within your shapes:

1. Click on the Text Tool (the T icon) in the toolbar.

2. Type out whatever message or words you want and position it anywhere within your shape.

That's all folks! With these simple steps, you've successfully drawn various shapes inside other similar ones using CorelDRAW 5.

### Bonus: Advanced Techniques

For more advanced techniques such as:

* Using Pathfinder to combine/merge paths

* Creating intricate patterns with repeated shapes

* Applying effects like gradient fills or shadows

Check out the official Adobe website for detailed tutorials on these topics. Happy drawing!

Make letters in a circle in corel draw 5