software

[Bill P]

Howdy,

What software do some of you designers use to create designs like you'd see in Steve's magazine holder?

I'm designing a pattern that would wrap around a glass vase and candle holders, and I'm doing it by hand.  If some software does that without a huge learning curve, I'd like to look into it.

Thanks,

Bill

[Marcellarius]

I use a "school version" of Corel draw 9
sometimes I try GIMP but learning new programs can take a lot of time.
the most important part for me is a accurate measuring tool in the program.
especially when there are more parts that have to fit together,

[Bill P]

I didn't know Corel could draw a "curly" with various radiuses.

Bill

[Marcellarius]

I guess I maybe missunderstand the question a bit.
do you have a picture of what you want to make?

[Bill P]

Not handily available until tomorrow, but using Steve's magazine holder as an example, there are designs that vary in radius.  Also, the parallel lines that follow any curve.  I can't seem to do those on the computer.  I'm thinking of buying the Corel Draw for Dummies or Corel Draw for Idiots, but I don't know if I'm a dummy or an idiot.

Bill