I am officially going nuts with this problem. Before I explain in detail, let me first say....
1) I uninstalled Corel X5 completely from the system2) Reloaded a FULL install, clean.3) Reset personal workspace to factory (load with the F8 pushed)
4) Tried a new mouse.5) Used the laptop touchpad instead of the mouse.I use the rulers and guidelines when working. If I drop a guideline on the page with the mouse it will drop exactly where the mouse is at when I let go of the mouse button.If its a vertical guideline, I can click on it and move it left/right and the guideline stays with the tip of the mouse (like it should)
However the horizontal guideline does not work the same. When I click on it to move, it does not move right away...but the mouse moves away from the guideline! Then about 10 pixels later the guideline locks with the mouse movement. So when I let off the mouse button thinking the guideline will drop where its showing on the screen...it does not. It actually drops about 10 pixels away from where it showed the guideline.If you look at the attached photo, pay attention to the guideline in relation to the guide on the ruler. They don't match. But on a vertical guideline it works perfect and lines up.WHAT IS WRONG!? Snap is off BTW.
http://hostimageforfree.com/images/2014/09/03/corel1.jpg http://hostimageforfree.com/images/2014/09/03/corel2.jpg
The system is fast.i7 8 core cpu with 8gb ram and 1tb SSD hybrid.Corel Draw...works PERFECT! This is only a problem in the PhotoPaint!
HELP PLEASE!
Cannot watch your movie unfortunately, but is there any chance that Snap to Grid may enabled?Make the grid visible and see if the guides are aligned to it.
Not sure guidelines snap to the grid in PhotoPaint but it could be worth checking.
Does your mouse use a a non-microsoft mouse driver? That is the usual reason.
Try deleting the special driver and allow windows to assign the standard microsoft mouse driver. That usually works.
Thanks, no snap...
Mouse is a Logitec G5. Was using the default Microsoft drivers already. Tried the "logitech" ones too, same problem. Went back to the base Microsoft ones as its less overhead.Also went into the device manager and removed the entire USB section, hubs, drivers, etc. and reboot. It re-established all the USB drivers and the basic mouse. Still have the same problem.And what is weird...Corel DRAW is fine. This is only with PhotoPaint!!!
(sorry about the video....MOV file from my iPhone. It plays on my screen, but maybe it requires a special player.)
Also, I have a spare mouse. A Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical. Just to rule that out.... I did try that mouse too. Still the same problem.:(
Hello; This is just my Thoughts, But I don't believe they got all the bugs out of X5 before they came out with X6. X6 64 bit is fast but It's not as strong as X7 and the 64 bit is real fast, it still has a few things that need working on ( And they are doing that. It's some good people at Corel that are in the ditch working there but off to make us Happy. Back in early 1990's I talked with a Rep. ( over the phone ) and told him that the 30" square work era was not good enough for making signs, The next ver. was unlimited size ( I Think it was ver. 3 ) or I never had to go as large as it went. and I have talked to people since and told them other concerns I had with the program for a sign shop, and was told they'd see what they could do. this place is grate where people can come to learn and help each other and the people that KNOW will come and help if needed. You can't do much better for your dollar, I THINK.
George
Unfortunately I tend to disagree with the Corel support quality. Instead of fixing the problems in their software that people purchased, they push out "new" versions and expect us to upgrade to those in order to correct their errors.
30 Days support for their software when it costs $300+ for Corel Draw Suite! I've been using Corel for YEARS, like Corel 5 from the mid 90's. I love the product and have always stuck by getting the new version every few years or so. My Corel 10 was so damn buggy that I walked away from Corel for over a year. Then finally sprung for the X4 and then the X5 because of the frequent crashes in the middle of working. Under the impression that the "new" version was better and would fix the problems. What always happens is a new set of problems and looking "forward" to pay for the next version. I'm kinda getting tired of the same old dance...Might be switching to Adobe and saying goodbye to this headache. Not spending the $$ on X7 when they won't support the X5.