When I export my file to EPS, I usually check how it exported by importing it back into CorelDraw. When I do, all objects appear to come back in grouped together on one layer, named Layer 1. This is despite my original file having more than one layer, each of which has been re-named. There has to be a way to do this, doesn't there? I just don't see any such options in the EPS export dialogue, though. Or am I missing something really obvious?
If possible, use PDF instead of the ancient and very limited EPS file format.
Hi Ronny,
I get the same results when exporting to PDF. No layers are maintained. Is there a setting I should be using to ensure that the original layers are preserved?
So I got it to work using the PDF/X-4:2010 (CMYK) preset with :PDF/X-4:2010 compatibility. My mistake was manually choosing the output color to be CMYK instead of "Use document color settings". As soon as I left that setting alone, I was able to export with layers intact. Layers show up named as they should be when viewing PDF in PDF viewer, however, if importing the PDF back into Corel, it ignores Layer 1 completely (empty layer), retains one of my layer names, and creates "Layer 2" for my other named layer. Not sure why it couldn't bring it back in the way it was sent out, but oh well. I have what I need to get the file to production.
Thanks guys. You're both pretty awesome, as always.