I would go the contour route as Val P mentioned. Using both inside and outside contours.

Thanks Fluid - that is exactly the effect that I need.  I am "user challenged" with CorelX3, so I will have to play with it to figure out exactly what you were telling me to do - but you have put me on the right track.  I understand what you say I need to do, now I just have to figure out how to accomplish it.  It is embarrasing to be asking what is probably dumb questions of those of you who are familiar with Corel - but I guess we all started somewhere.  Thank you so much!

Hi Val!

Oh my... that tut was PERFECT!!!!   Thank you so much!!!   You taught me a lot of different things there...... I can't wait to go try it out!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!   I sure do appreciate all the time you took to help me out!!!

Leigh-Ann (LAINK)

 Cajunpen

dont worry about all the questions. We all started from ground zero and just as stated  Val P's last post, we all learn something new every day. I learn new and better ways of rendering

Just in case the contou docker is nuder

windows/dockers/contour or Ctrl+F9

Cheers Chadwick

Glad to see you here. 

I really appreciate the help.  I have tried to create a Rope border to carve - for a picture frame.  I hope to use the frame for making picture frames in my CarveWright.  I imported it into my software and it kind of works - but needs more tweeking and I honestly don't have a clue as to what to do.  Any help/suggestions will be appreciated.  I would also like to get rid of the obvious "circle" at the very top/center of the oval.

There are several ways to fix the top, smartfill or welding.  Here's how you can do it with trim:

Regards,
Hendrik

Here's my attempt at a rope border.  You might find it interesting.

Regards,
Hendrik

Thanks Hendrik for the tutorial.  I am embarrased, but I am an absolute beginner and need some help with the tutorial.  I hate to tell you this, but I understand what you are telling me to do - I just do not where all of the "controls" are located to accomplish your tasks.  For example, how do I increase the number of sides?   If you could also insert the command for each step - it would be very helpful.  I had a heck of a time just finding the Transformation docker  I really appreciate all of the help that this Forum offers - you guys (and gals) are a great bunch!

Here is what I have accomplished so far  Incidentaly your rope (finished product) is exactly what I need - only in grey scale.

Another method is to create one rope element. Add to custom spraylist. Apply to an ellipse and adjust the settings until your happy with the result. Ill post a visual later. I did one up a while back and need to find it.

Until then I can always send one to you but learning how to do it is the best option 

Xlnt job Hendrik. Unique method for sure