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?
One more thing, If I can't open an EPS file from X4, what does it mean and what could be the problem?
Does X4 can really open any EPS file even when the file is done from AI?
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! :-)
Cinderella said: One more thing, If I can't open an EPS file from X4, what does it mean and what could be the problem? Does X4 can really open any EPS file even when the file is done from AI?
The problem can be the file compression from the newest versions of Illustrator. If the EPS was saved without file compression, X4 can open the document. If not, only X5 can do it
Cinderella said: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.
The best solution is to use PDF instead EPS. If the PDF was created using PDF X/1 or X/3 must be opened correctly
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!