I decided to try Corel Draw and found it to be allot of work. I don't really see the benefit. The tools in Photo/Paint are much better, and you have more access to the scanner.
Indeed the understanding of a vector based application like DRAW vs a pixel based one like PAINT, is more tedious out of no doubt. The purposes of each solution are relatively different.The scanner import...Please, I do not want to sound condescending, but why is it so important?Having access to the scanner through CorelDRAW or PhotoPAINT, only opens the scanner's own application that imports the image directly CDRAW or PPAINT.If you simply open the scanner's application, it usually creates a file in the format of your choosing. Then you can import your file using the import command in DRAW just like any other imported image.
I've just tried acquiring my scanner's image from CorelDRAW. (Doesn't work me neither) I tried PhotoPAINT. It works but the menu has an extremely basic layout. I used to have this method but, like, almost 20 years ago. The tools haven't changed.I understand that everyone has their 'routine' / workflow and it's worth respect. In my case, my scanning program has so many more options and is has an even much better result than my original scanner's drivers, that are, better than Corel's tools. I greatly prefer scanning with my program than directly from CDRAW or PPAINT. I also tried Photoshop. Not comparable.I use Hamrick VueScan. 'Worth a look, friends! ;-)It's really cool to know that only ONE program can be used in SO MANY WAYS!!!! I'm in awe every time!No wonder why developpers at Corel have a hard time adjusting to their clients!
Best thing about VueSacn is it drives a multitude of scanners and even older scanners that aren't supported any more.
Yup. Not only that. My CANON drivers don't give the same quality for the same resolution. It's incredibly impressive. The exact same scanner gives a way better image with that program! I can't even explain why!
Cool...!