Hi, I hope some one can help me. I recently got a new coumputer, which has vista. I have installed my corel draw 12 graphics suite on it, but I am having problems. I get a message that "corel photo paint has stopped responding" and that it has stopped interacting with windows. Does it have to do with the fact that it may not be compatible with vista? and if so what do i do? is there a patch I can download?
I am happy to have found this site, and hope I can get some good information here.
thank you
Hello and welcome to the CorelDRAW community,
you might find this thread interesting. The only version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite that is compatible with Windows Vista (e.g. supported by Corel) is version X3. A patch is available for X3 for those who purchased it before Vista got released... but there are no patches for version 12. There seem to be mixed report on how well previous versions of CorelDRAW work on Windows Vista. As a side note, you are eligible for the upgrade version of X3.
Gérard
Thank you for your quick response Gerard, Can I safely assume that I need to purchse the X3 up grade then get the patch for vista? that would make loads of sense. I am learning corel draw 12 basically on my own, and I am over whelmed at how powerful this program is. I am also learing photoshop 7 as well. so you can say i have my hands full.
I am i digital scrap booker, and create elements and papers in photosop, but would like to become more efficient in corel draw, so i have the option to use either program.
but i do have another question. with regard to corel capture, you can take shots of the screen. but can you take shots of moving pictures. for example if i have a dvd playing, can i take still shots of any moving pictures.
again i am soooo happpy to have found this forum. i now have a ray of hope to learn some cool stuff.
thanks
DesignerX said:Thank you for your quick response Gerard, Can I safely assume that I need to purchse the X3 up grade then get the patch for vista? that would make loads of sense. I am learning corel draw 12 basically on my own, and I am over whelmed at how powerful this program is.
Yes, you can buy the upgrade version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3. As this product was released before Vista was made available, some boxes don't have the Vista certified version of CorelDRAW in the box. If that's the case, you can download the Service Pack 2 for free from Corel's web site. In addition to the great tutorials and resources listed throughout this site, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 in itself also includes tools that will accelerate your learning (hints docker in the product, Insights from the Experts tutorials, training video - in the box).
With Corel Capture, taking screenshots of moving pictures might work with certain applications... it really depends on how that application shows the movie on the screen. Quite a few apps actually completely bypass Windows to display the movie, and Capture won't be able to get that. Worth a try with your software of choice.
Regarding capturing screen shots, Corel Capture does a very good job! However, it has it's limitations when it comes to moving images. Several years ago I used Corel along with some other video software to provide a client with a "satisfactory" product. It was a very small portion of the presentation so "it got by." However, shortly after finishing,I came across a product called Camtasia that is very reasonably priced http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/whatsnew.asp this might be a good choice for you.
I just found where he said another version was compatible and replied questioning his actual status and soul... I don't know but the first time I hear some gay saying two things at once... ya so