CorelDraw X6 - Twirl Tool

**iamtheblues** · 03 April 2012, 04:13 PM

I downloaded the trial version of CDX6 today, so far I have only looked at one of the new tools...the twirl tool.
After about 20 minutes of experimenting I came up with this. There is a fair bit of control when using the tool, but you have to work at it a bit.
My example isn't perfect but it could be handy for stylized waves or one of those hotel door handle message thingies.
Edit: As you can see, the result is vector.
Bob.

**zaphodeist** · 03 April 2012, 04:18 PM

Hi Bob

Is it a bit like Xara's Liquid Colour?

**mwenz** · 03 April 2012, 04:40 PM

Hi John,

No. It's a vector versus bitmap effect.

Take care, Mike

**iamtheblues** · 03 April 2012, 05:20 PM

Hi John,
As Mike said, It's vector. Using it is quite similar to Liquid Colour, but there seems to be more control over the size and speed of the drawing. Also, the twirls can be clockwise or anti-clockwise within the same drawing.
Edit: With care and practice the results look pretty good. The twirl has no effect on the fill of the object, unlike the Liquid Colour tool.
Bob.