Guys,
I first want to say that I started off using Adobe Illustrator in the gap where I now use CorelDRAW and although there are things that I love about CorelDRAW, I will say that it is the MOST unpredictable and flaky program I have ever worked with. I miss my Illustrator and even though CorelDRAW is better suited for my industry (sign design) I need a solid platform to get my work done. That is why I am here because I have to think that this program could not be as popular as it is if it were the disastrous failure that it is becoming with me.
I have literally lost all my comfort in using this program as I now EXPECT it to crash irregularly, but very very VERY constantly. I'm sure it may have crashed while I was typing this.
We have 3 design areas here, two on quad core beasts and one average computer that cannot seem to not crash with CorelDRAW. In trying to rule out the symptoms it has been inconclusive. At first I thought it may be our server connection timing out while Corel is trying to communicate with it. I was SURE that had to be the problem. I started saving locally on the hard drive and sure enough, CRASH. Crash after crash. Its becoming so regular that if I cannot find a solution I'm going to find another program and never look back.
The only thing I have not tried, and will tomorrow, is to disable the Scrapbook because I noticed that is a live feed and if there IS a communication error or timeout with our server then perhaps this could be part of the issue? I don't know. I'm just looking for a solution.
If someone cares to chime in on this be forewarned:
* Updated the service packs on all computers
* Tried the F8 trick > no dice
* Reinstalled, all computers still have random crashes (with no real consistent variable.. other than the server)
* Tried to not save on the server, BLAMMO. CRASH.
Thanks in advance for your input,
Ethan
I use scrapbook constantly because the types of layouts we create have multiple templates that we use. Rather than opening dozens of different files looking for components to put into a layout it is easier to drag and drop the element.
For example, If we are creating a specific type of sign or awning and have to show the electrical details and fabrication details we grab them from scrapbook elements. it is custom fabrication so there are more times than not that we will need various elements from multiple different files to be brought together for each layout so in our situation the Scrapbook feature is a crucial element in working efficiently.
~e
Hi.
What about Thumbs Plus. It even supports a network.
Seems this is a very easy work flow change, if it does happen to be the problem that is.
~John
I'll look into Connect.
Opening files vs. drag and drop is not an option because of the efficiency issue again.
Scrapbook is a fantastic idea if it works properly. BTW, we ruled out scrapbook as the culprit because one of the designers here IS working locally on his C Drive.
The search continues.
Foster,
On this end I have not touched Scrapbook and it is back to its default today. I've had not a single issue so far.
The other designer is using Scrapbook and DID have a crash after his 1st hour at work.
**One eyebrow is raised**