Exporting Multiple PNG Images of Selected Items in CorelDraw 12 using Macro (VBA)

Exporting Multiple PNG Images of Selected Items in CorelDRAW 12 using Macro (VBA)

In this article, we will discuss how to export multiple PNG images of selected items in CorelDRAW 12 using a Macro (VBA). This technique can be useful for designers who need to export multiple images quickly and efficiently.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• CorelDRAW 12 installed on your computer
• A basic understanding of VBA and macros

Creating the Macro

To create the macro, follow these steps:

1. Open CorelDRAW 12
2. Press Alt + F11 to open the VBA editor
3. In the VBA editor, click Insert → Module
4. Copy and paste the following code into the new module:

   Sub ExportMultiplePNGs()
     Dim myDoc As Document
     Dim mySelection As ShapeRange
     Dim myShape As Shape
     Dim myPath As String
   
     ' Set the path to the exported images
     myPath = "C:\MyImages\"
   
     ' Get the active document
     Set myDoc = ThisDrawing
   
     ' Get the selected shapes
     Set mySelection = myDoc.Selection
   
     ' Loop through each shape in the selection
     For Each myShape In mySelection
       ' Export the shape as a PNG image
       myShape.Export myPath & myShape.Name & ".png", ExportFormatEnum.expng
     Next myShape
   
     ' Display a message to indicate success
     MsgBox "Multiple PNG images exported successfully!", vbInformation, "Success"
   End Sub
   

   Note: Replace "C:\MyImages\" with the path where you want to save the exported images.

5. Save the macro with a descriptive name, such as ExportMultiplePNGs.vb
6. Close the VBA editor

Running the Macro

To run the macro, follow these steps:

1. Select the items you want to export as PNG images
2. Press Alt + F8 to open the Macros dialog box
3. Select the macro you created and click Run
4. The macro will export each selected item as a PNG image to the specified path

References

• CorelDRAW Macros
• Macro to export multiple PNG images in CorelDRAW
• Corel Draw Macro to Export Multiple PNGs

In this article, we discussed how to export multiple PNG images of selected items in CorelDRAW 12 using a Macro (VBA). By following the steps outlined in this article, you can quickly and efficiently export multiple images without having to manually export each one.