Opening CD-R files

No not at all Taras 

unfortunately that only version he used before retiring still did odd so was no need to for get newer version 

So if put my pc X4 that should go back far enough and then if I gradually get newer versions then eventually I be up to date with latest version

so if I start with X4 that should read cdr 10 then can save as X4 so then work ok 

I think it's nothing short of ridiculous that any newer installation of CorelDRAW cannot open CDR files made in any prior version. Adobe Illustrator can open AI or EPS files created back in the late 1980's. CorelDRAW should be able to do the same.

I still have some archived files made in CDR versions 3, 4 and 5. I know the 2023 release won't open CDR files made prior to version 6. Usually when opening CDR files made in versions 6 thru 8 there is an error message about an invalid fill or some other nonsense. I just hit the "ignore" button the the file usually opens properly.

This nasty habit of cutting off file open/import support of older files and moving the bar every few years when new versions are released is a very bad policy. It threatens the long term viability of art files. I don't know anyone who has the time to open and "forward save" thousands of old graphics files in newer versions of a file format.

Thanks for info yes shame they do a cut off I would got latest version