Trying to open an AI file

cntrymeadow over 16 years ago

It is my understanding from reading Corel 13 help files that I can open any AI file.

I have an AI file that is 1853kb (is that big???) ....but it wont open/import

I have tried opening up corel and doing an import.....

and also going to my folder/ the ai file/open

nothing...

corel doesnt do anything

Any suggestions?

Val P. over 16 years ago

OK, first of all, the file isn't too big. (Large for an upload or web file, but not for a regular graphics file.) Second, Corel X3 can open only SOME AI files. It is my understanding that CGS X3 came out before the latest versions of Illustrator, so can't open AI files from the last version or so. Try to get whoever sent you the AI file to save it to an earlier version or save it as an EPS or PDF. If you can't do that, maybe you can find someone on the list who has a recent version of AI who would be willing to help you out. (I don't own any version of Illustrator or I'd do it for you. Sorry.) Hope that helps at least clear up a few things. Val P.
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ColorYourWorld over 16 years ago

I have Illy CS2, you're welcome to send me the file and I'll give it a shot for you.
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cntrymeadow over 16 years ago in reply to ColorYourWorld

She has Illustrator CS 2

Is Corel 13 ai files compatible????
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ColorYourWorld over 16 years ago in reply to cntrymeadow

sent me the file and we'll find out............probably not, if it won't import for you.

Worst case, I'll open the file in Illy for you and re-save it back to a lower Illy version.....that will definitely open for you in Corel.

To be honest, I much prefer fooling with .eps files...................ai files are just too finicky.

Diane
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Edward Thurston over 16 years ago

X3 can open any .ai file up to CS2. (I have it as well)

-Do you get any sort of error message ?

Ted
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