Gradient fill - Error in film output

OK after few weeks I find Draw2019 very buggy and not fit for release. 

Most of the bugs are minor but today I got into serious trouble outputting film with gradient fill. At first I suspected the RIP (FilmMaker v10 XL) but after hours of testing and trying all workarounds it seems to be the PostScript driver in CDR.

This is the file for output:

This is the PrintPreview in CDR, all good.

This is the FilmMaker preview Here the trouble begins, see the difference in the gradient fill.

I tried to export as AI, EPS, PDF, CMX but it always went wrong in the printer driver. I did a print to Device Independent PS file and opened it in Illustrator and there you can see the error in the gradient fill.

At last I could make the film by making a PDF from CDR to open and output directly from Illustrator.

Not good...

  • Is this a PS 3 device?  Dis you set to PS three in the print dialog in CD?

  • I'm going to forward this to Corel as a link to this post, please post all device information driver, device manufacturer ECT.

    • Here is SysInfo, I can't upload the CDR file, its 1.5MB but I can send as E-mail if needed

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      OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
      Version 10.0.17763 Build 17763
      Other OS Description Not Available
      OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
      System Name MSA037
      System Manufacturer LENOVO
      System Model 30BYS05N00
      System Type x64-based PC
      System SKU LENOVO_MT_30BY_BU_Think_FM_ThinkStation P520c
      Processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) W-2133 CPU @ 3.60GHz, 3600 Mhz, 6 Core(s), 12 Logical Processor(s)
      BIOS Version/Date LENOVO S03KT20A, 21.9.2018
      SMBIOS Version 3.0
      Embedded Controller Version 17.45
      BIOS Mode UEFI
      BaseBoard Manufacturer LENOVO
      BaseBoard Product 1036
      BaseBoard Version SDK0Q40104 WIN 3305665377269
      Platform Role Workstation
      Secure Boot State On
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      • Please post all information about the print device also

        • RIP:

          FilmMaker v10 XL+
          10.04.62(64Bit)
          Build 9516
          CADlink Technology Corporation
          Copyright 2014

          Printer:

          Epson Stylus Pro 7890
          Driver Version 6.77

          • I can't upload the CDR file, its 1.5MB but I can send as E-mail if needed

            I'm interested on see the CDR file and also know the settings on print and Publish as PDF

            I noticed that the objects are mirrored on the document, but also the file information is on mirror. Not sure if it's relevant, but certanly is not normal

            • I am unable to reproduce this issue. If this is still an issue can you send me the file? corey.piccioni@corel.com  Also, I am using FilmMaker 10 XL. Can I get the exact steps you are taking so I can see if I can reproduce this.

              • Can this file be shared I'd love to test other work flows

            • What happens if you didn't use mirror? Most printers allows to make the mirror inside the printer's driver. So, besides the error, maybe you can print directly, without use mirror

              • Good idea!

                Don´t know if it works, I just do the "old" workaround to convert all gradient to bitmap when this happens now. But I will try and mirror it in the RIP when I have the time to play around...

              • What happens if you don't use a mirror? Most printers allow mirroring in the printer driver at filmy4wapin they also talk a lot about this issue but I don't really understand it