Expert: Ran - 3/9/2009

Question
I have created an illustration in CorelDraw10 that I need to save out as vector ready. When I save it as an eps, it becomes bitmapped. When I save it as an A.I. file, many of the components change. Is my program too old? What might be a solution to get this file saved as vector ready?

Answer
Some of CorelDraw's previous attempts at export filters have been an embarrassment. I used version 8 until quite recently and it was totally incapable of exporting a decent PDF, even though it was there in the list of export options.

I presume you have tried all the vector formats available and none of them work. In that case you're going to have to try to get the file converted by a later version of the program, hoping that Corel have spent a bit more time on it by now.

I'll have a go with my X4 for you if you like. Send your CDR to allexperts@nhbusiness.co.uk and I will take a look tomorrow. If you're using any non-standard fonts, save the file with the "Embed Fonts using TruDoc" option. Let me know what program your file is intended for.