I bought an EPS vector image from iStockPhoto. I imported the image into my current copy of Corel Draw 11 perfectly! I was impressed.
Then I decided to try out a trial copy Corel Draw X4, since my 11 is old and I wanted a few new features of X4, and I wanted to try X4 first before upgrading for $200.
When I tried to open and Import the same EPS image into X4 (as editable EPS) - the image does Import/Open, but some of the Objects to not render properly and "breaks" the image.
Has anyone else had an issue like this with oimages they by from iStockPhoto or other photo/image source companies?
Jeff, Jeff, Jeff,
please help me, I use X4, I am like a quality control for art works, i need artworks submitted as editable eps. Some I can open at X4 but some can not, there are some that I can open but also it breaks some lines especially on gradient fills.
Now, does transparency ARE NOT editable as EPS when opened in X4? but can I edit and open these EPS with transparency from AI? I just need to make sure that artworks are in good eps and I can edit them at a minimal stage.
Please help me! :-( I don't want to lose the job.
Cinderella said: Jeff, Jeff, Jeff, please help me, I use X4, I am like a quality control for art works, i need artworks submitted as editable eps.
Jeff, Jeff, Jeff, please help me, I use X4, I am like a quality control for art works, i need artworks submitted as editable eps.
someone is sending you the EPS?
EPS files are a relatively primitive format compared to AI and PDF. That's why things like gradients can be broken up.
BUT, both PDF and EPS have wide potential for issues when re-editing, depending on:
CDR and AI are native file formats. Those are the best for transferring between programs for editing reasons.
If not possible, I'd go with PDF next. Since you can at least see what the file looks like in Reader! :-)
Thanks Jeff,
I know PDF works great, but the current situation is EPS. Why can't I open some files from X4, as in totally giving me an error! if files are done in AI and exported as EPS i should be able to open it at least but why sometimes I cant? When i see the files at jpeg, the only complexity of the file i see is transparency and gradient fill.
Please help me!
Cinderella said:I know PDF works great, but the current situation is EPS. Why can't I open some files from X4, as in totally giving me an error! if files are done in AI and exported as EPS i should be able to open it at least but why sometimes I cant?
Because EPS files can vary in how they are made. I suspect whoever made them saved them from the newest version of Illustrator, assuming 2 things:
As you can see, the original artist is making a bad decision, based on arrogance or a lack of concern. They're in control of their own choices, not us.
Corel aside, do users of CS1 freak out when an Illustrator CS4 users creates a file they can't open properly? I hope so! :-)
Anyway, EPS were never meant to be edited. That's what AI files are for.
Opening EPS files is reverse-engineering. Sometimes you might get lucky, other times not. Regardless of software brand.
thanks Jeff, ok, if I get AI should I get CS4? if my file is created at CS4- CS1 wont be able to open it coz its a lower version, but if file is done in CS1 it will definitely be opened at CS4, now if im the source of sending eps files to clients, what AI should I get?
and where can I get AI cheaper?
Cinderella said:AI should I get CS4
AFAIK you can't get anything less than CS4 if you buy "new". But look around, maybe someone is selling their older copy. If you spend more than five dollars for any version of Illustrator, ensure it's a real copy and not pirated.
Cinderella said:now if im the source of sending eps files to clients, what AI should I get
How about "none"? CorelDRAW exports EPS files at no extra charge.
If you want your clients to open EPS files, I can't think of a worse choice as an export format, depending on the complexity of the file. Placing them in a page layout application for printing only, this is a good choice. Huge difference...
PDF's have replaced EPS's almost entirely in 2010. The PDF format has numerous advantages over EPS, and none of the drawbacks.
Cinderella said:where can I get AI cheaper?
Good luck with that... your inquiry is common for all of Adobe's software products.
My only problem is why cant Corel open EPS file with complex effects such as gradient, transparencies and shadowing and blur when Corel claims has the best filter during export process to EPS?
Is this because AI is limited in terms of filters? Then why AI is the standard vector program? and they can also do the same effects and export to EPS?
why these vector programs can't think of something smart to support this special effects? Great design software but why do they limit our creativity?
Argh! I'l just get AI. :-(
Just wa'na share this link to everybody with the same never ending issues with EPS:
Maybe EPS is not encapsulated post script but rather [extreme problem source] :-)
http://www.rdpslides.com/psfaq/FAQ00019.htm
with this PDF go to Page 7.
http://partners.adobe.com/public/asn/en/print_resource_center/AICS_PrintGuide6.pdf
Hope this helps! :-)