I just started using corel x5 and EVERY time I put an outline on an object, (always 9 points thick) the next time I re-poen the file it says I have an invalid fill id and it makes my outline hairline thin and the default stroke color. It is driving me crazy!!! help!!
win 7 64 bit
I recently had the "invalid fill ID" pop up on opening a particular file (CorelDRAW X5, Win7, 64-bit). While Retry did open the file (without any apparent problem), I did want to fix it. This problem remained after I used the original installation disc to perform a "Repair."
The above consensus that it is a color setting seems to be correct if the cure confirms the illness. I found an old answer that fixed my file. Below is the direct quote, then I'll "translate" to what I did in X5:
Applies to Software Version: CorelDRAW 7.0 http://goo.gl/SMFEp
What I did in CorelDRAW X5:
Layout | Page Setup | Document | Styles | expand Default Graphic, then untick Fill and Outline, then click OK
After that, I used Save As with a different filename as an extra precaution. My renamed file opened like normal.
Good Luck
Several things can cause the error message on open. Saving to an older version is one, since the handle of nodes is different. Copy/paste from other programs (such as internet explorer) is other common reason. If you have too much "color Styles (under the Tools menu) or saved Views (Ctrl+F2) can cause this message too. With the ServicePack 3 of X5 you have a new icon for delete automatically all color styles.