| Feature | CorelDRAW 11 | Adobe Illustrator 10 | |---------|--------------|----------------------| | Multi-page layout | Yes (like InDesign) | No (single page only) | | Animation export | Yes (R.A.V.E.) | No | | Tablet pressure support | Yes | Partial | | Price (suite) | ~$400 | ~$500 (Illustrator only) | | Learning curve | Moderate | Steeper |
CorelDRAW 11 was not a standalone product; it was the flagship of a suite that included Corel PHOTO-PAINT 11 and Corel R.A.V.E 2.0. The defining architectural philosophy of version 11 was . corel draw 11
| Feature Category | Key Additions in Version 11 | Industry Impact | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Symbols & Symbol Manager | Revolutionized file size for repetitive graphics; precursor to modern design systems. | | Drawing Tools | Smudge Brush, Roughen Brush | Enabled organic, non-destructive vector distortion. | | Shape Tools | 3-Point Rectangle/Ellipse/Curve | Dramatically increased speed of drawing angled objects. | | Text | Improved Unicode, Hyphenation, Bullets | Better support for global languages and typography. | | Animation | Corel R.A.V.E 2.0 | Integrated Flash/SWF export into the static design workflow. | | Platform | Windows XP Optimization | Utilized modern memory management for crash reduction. | | Feature | CorelDRAW 11 | Adobe Illustrator