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RE: CorelDraw Hotkeys with Gaming Mouse

Posted By Roy Brewer 08-01-2026 09:23
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Harrison, What a terric concept. Of course you'd add the tools you use most to the few blanks you have left, but if it were me, I'd add Combine Nodes & Break Apart Nodes; those are the most annoying to me to have to stop and move mouse to find on the icon bar. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Engraving multiple wood keychains

Posted By Roy Brewer 07-17-2026 10:52
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Using either acrylic or plywood I'd recommend a 12"x12" x1/8" top lasered similar to below, laminated onto a 12"x12"x1/8" backer. If using CorelDRAW, use the Imposition Layout (found in the Print Preview) to generate the across-down matrix(7x6 shown). ------------------------------ Roy Brewer r ...

RE: Name Drop Express

Posted By Roy Brewer 06-28-2026 21:44
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Many years ago Name Drop Express was an add-in for CorelDRAW that had features that Print Merge did not offer and was simpler. Corel Corp. has not made it simple, but has continued to add features making Print Merge the premier "Mail Merge" application. .....Direct input from Excel .....'drop in' ...

RE: Custom Metalwork Trophy

Posted By Roy Brewer 06-19-2026 11:40
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MTM Recognition, Del City, OK ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 EXT202 ------------------------------

RE: Xenetech rotary

Posted By Roy Brewer 05-05-2026 13:49
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Rana, The photo of your Xenetech 912 appears to not have a belt for rotary engraving. Adding a belt would allow you to do burnishing and plastics that are not laser friendly. ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 ...

RE: CorelDRAW alternative

Posted By Roy Brewer 11-08-2025 17:58
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Bryant, I doubt if I'll be of much help on the issue. Corel has done a very good job of improving their .PDF import functions since X8. I'm locked in with the Corel Subscription and have had no problems getting Canva files into the current CorelDRAW Subscription. Several have said they've had luck ...

CorelDRAW alternative

Posted By Roy Brewer 11-08-2025 14:00
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For those who continue to ask for alternatives to CorelDRAW &/or Illustrator. One of the popular "replacers" has been Affinity. Canva just bought out Affinity and is offering a free download. I tried Affinity in recent years and was very impressed but I've used CorelDRAW too long. Regardless of ...

RE: Cast Aluminum Outdoor Sign

Posted By Roy Brewer 08-23-2025 11:25
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ARK Ramos would be an option. They are in Oklahoma City; you may want to try someone closer to you. ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 ------------------------------

RE: Laser Engravable Brick

Posted By Roy Brewer 03-26-2025 09:01
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some are pointing to ppclaser.com for laser bricks previously handled by Capt Jim ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 ------------------------------

RE: Xenetech 16 X 25 Viper stop working on me

Posted By Roy Brewer 03-20-2025 08:50
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Ben Rosenstein (many years with Xenetech as tech support); retired but for a fee will get you up/running. (706)841-2777 convcat@epbfi.com ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 ----------------------------- ...

RE: Copper Tankards/Steins

Posted By Roy Brewer 01-07-2025 13:26
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Amazon? ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 ------------------------------

RE: Disco Ball?

Posted By Roy Brewer 11-13-2024 07:47
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Schoppys try this or search Google for "disco ball trophy" ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 ------------------------------

RE: Who purchased....

Posted By Roy Brewer 09-20-2024 10:21
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Michael, Since your post started with the "Many Moons Ago," I thought a story might be appropriate. Early in the 70's I got a call from a boxing promoter who needed a case Dodge Trophies boxing figures. I took the order and turned it in to Dodge (my employer at the time) and they promptly sent a ...

RE: Buffalo Soldier Statue/Figurine, bronze or pewter

Posted By Roy Brewer 05-31-2024 09:30
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Carol, Tuller Trophy (Tucson, AZ) has a long history with Buffalo Soldier figures. Mort's son Howard may be willing to help you. (520) 623-6341 ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 -------------- ...

RE: Corel Standard 2021 - question

Posted By Roy Brewer 02-13-2024 08:52
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Tony, What you probably want is CorelDRAW Graphic Suite. CorelDRAW Standard is severely "crippled." You'll find many other limitations in addition to the inability to save .CDWS. Often Corel Corp will give you trade in value for your Standard version toward the Suite. ----------- ...

RE: Pet tags

Posted By Roy Brewer 11-09-2023 09:27
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Luke, It's hard to beat JDS at anything they do; but, Chewbarka offers some unique tags. ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 ------------------------------

RE: Cast metal plaques

Posted By Roy Brewer 06-27-2023 09:59
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A.R.K. Ramos, Oklahoma City ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 ------------------------------

RE: Laser engraving

Posted By Roy Brewer 05-27-2023 09:27
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Megan, Looks to me like it is a Y axis issue. Clean & possibly lubricate Y axis components. As Van suggested, different manufacturer's systems might require different solutions; so, I think you'll get better input if you give us make/model of your laser. ------------------------------ Roy Brewer ...

RE: Beer Tap Handles

Posted By Roy Brewer 05-25-2023 09:38
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Suzanne, This might be a place to start(?) ------------------------------ Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com Engraving Concepts Arlington TX 817.460.8122 ------------------------------

RE: Lamicoid plastic plate

Posted By Roy Brewer 05-12-2023 10:02
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