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Location of the comments

Currently, when using the "Share as PDF" function, comments are exported, but unfortunately, the specific object the comment relates to is not indicated. I work with mockups in software development. The comments are very useful to me because I onl...
Guest about 2 months ago in  0

2026 light theme - Reduced contrast makes tools harder to identify quickly, increases eye strain, and slows workflow

CorelDRAW 2026's Light theme has become excessively low-contrast compared to previous releases.Active controls, disabled controls, and toolbar icons are visually too similar. The interface appears washed out and lacks sufficient contrast for profe...
Guest about 2 months ago in  0

Improved accuracy of the trace feature

The trace feature seems to have gotten less accurate in recent years. Perhaps a switch back to a standalone program for trace will better improve it’s functionality.
Guest about 4 years ago in  5

Modernized Multilingual Proofing System (as a new Docker)

The current "Grammatik" tool is functionally broken in modern Japanese OS environments, displaying extensive character corruption (mojibake) in the UI (see attached screenshot). This confirms that the underlying technology is outdated and no longe...
T Nishi 26 days ago in  0

"Expand Appearance" for Bitmap Effects — One-Click Vectorization of Rendered Outlines

I would like to request a feature that converts the actual rendered outline of an applied bitmap effect (such as "Wet Paint") directly into a final vector path. Currently, using "Convert to Curves" on an object with bitmap effects only outlines th...
T Nishi 26 days ago in  0

Essential Asian Typography Support for "Horizontal-in-Vertical" and "Ruby Text" (Furigana) to Improve File Compatibility

In East Asian markets (Japanese, Chinese, etc.), "Vertical Text" is a core layout standard. However, CorelDRAW currently lacks two critical typography features: "Horizontal-in-Vertical" (Tate-chu-yoko) and "Ruby Text" (Furigana/phonetic guides). T...
T Nishi 26 days ago in  0

Serious Usability Issues with the Connector Tool (Style Switching, Node Crashing, and Object Offset)

While the Connector Tool is great for keeping lines attached when moving objects, its current behavior and limitations make it very frustrating to use for diagrams and flowcharts. I would like to report three major pain points: 1. Cannot switch co...
T Nishi 26 days ago in  0

Access Transparency and Merge Modes Directly from the Property Bar

Currently, to apply or adjust transparency on a selected object, we have to either switch to the Transparency Tool or keep the Properties docker open. This adds unnecessary clicks and disrupts the workflow. I highly request that when any object or...
T Nishi 26 days ago in  0

Built-in "Quick Style Palette" with Ready-to-Use Presets for Text, Shapes, Tables, and Photos

While CorelDRAW’s current "Object Styles" feature is powerful for managing advanced custom styles, it has a steep learning curve and styles are primarily confined to the active document. I highly request the introduction of a global "Quick Style P...
T Nishi 26 days ago in  0

Create True Compound Paths When Converting Text to Curves (Crucial for Plotters/Cutters)

I am requesting an improvement to how text is converted to curves, which is a structural issue rather than just a batch-processing one. Currently, when converting text to curves, characters with counters (like the triangle inside the letter "A" or...
T Nishi 26 days ago in  1