I have read a lot on How to convert a ".PDF" to a ".cdr". I've tried using the Import function and a routine called "Cool PDF Reader".Both of these work fine if you are converting a "simple" (one idea) drawing. However,my problem is none of these routines do an "un-weld".
To give an example of what I may want to do is: I came across a ".pdf" file that had some artwork designed to be a scroll saw template. I can bring them into Corel Draw and do several things. The art work was a circle that had lettering on the outside curve of the circle. I wanted to change the wording. I went to the Corel Draw menu Arrange>Shaping and brought up the sub-menu. Weld was enabled but UnWeld was not.
Is there any way, any routine that will allow you to un-weld a graphic?
Thanks,
Sam
Sam:
Dumb mistake. I attached the text I used to match the original font to the new curve, exported that to a jpg, and attached it to my reply.
Here's the artwork as you wanted it. The problem is the descender in the "y" getting lost in the circle. If that's a problem, maybe a different font without the descender would work. Or all caps.
Sorry for the screw up.
Otto
OTTO:
I'm missing something.
Step 1. I drew a circle that includes the part of the design I wanted to keep. In other words, I drew a circle that was the same size as the "outter" circle on my original drawing and overlaid that circle. Inside the circle was the "scrollsaw clip art" Outside the circle was the original text.
Step 2. I drew a rectangle and rounded the corners and overlaid the original base.
Step 3. I welded these 2 pieces together. After the weld, I was able to move the "welded new pieces to another part of the page. The old text and the clip art was still showing on the original drawing. The "new (welded) drawing only had the 2 pieces I welded together.