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?
I should mention that this is for a billboard. But they have sent me a template they wanted me to use and keep a separate layer. No matter what I do or how I export it, none of the layers are preserved. It groups every single object into one group on "Layer 1". Really annoying.
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.
I'm glad that this worked, I wonder if the standard press setting native color would work also?
Layers should be preserved when publishing to PDF, at least if you use one of the "non destructive" presets, like Editing.
Rochelley said:however, if importing the PDF back into Corel, it ignores Layer 1 completely
Open the PDF in Draw instead of Import, to preserve as much page and layer information as possible.