Hi all. I haven't been around much since the sign shop closed last october. I do have a bit of freelance work now and then. I purchased a new lap top in the spring. Haven't really used it because I am intimidated by Windows 8. But my husband just got laid off so now I REALLY need freelance work. I want to get coreldraw x6 but I don't know how to know 32bit or 64 bit because I am totally clueless to what that even means. i now have x4. I had x5 briefly at the sign shop but absolutely hated it. I think i read somewhere that on my new computer i can't use x4. Any help greatly appreciated.
THANKS in advance
Lisa
The 32 or 64 bits it's the version of your operating system. The 32 bits version of Windows has a limit of memory usage (3.2 Gb or RAM) and only allocate up to 2 Gb max to each program. So, if you have more tha 4 gb of RAM, it's better to use the 64 bits version of Windows. If you have 4 Gb or less, it's better to use the 32 bits version.
Besides the use of memory, there are advantages and disadvantages on the program performance. In my personal experience, the 32-bit version works better, faster and more stable than the 64-bit version, so I use it and I don't have plans to change it. Most useful macros only works under 32 bits, and some bugs only exist under 64 bits, works fine under 32 bits. However, the biggest difference will be the use of the program, and maintain the operating system optimized, it is more important than having a powerful computer. Have you ever seen a small computer running fast and smooth, while a powerful new computer runs slower? The key is usually on the optimization of the system.
Hello Inj; X4 I think is a Good ver. of CorelDRAW, I don't use PP often. I would go for the X7 over the X6. X4 and X7 do have font imbedding but X6 does not plus X7 has a NEW color engine. If your new computer Is 64 bit that's what I would get, X4 is a 32 bit program but it does work OK on a 64 bit computer. I have X4, X6 and X7 installed in this computer. One way you can pick up some extra money is by going out to a business and sell them Business Cards we pick up about $50.00 a order on a thousand card order. If you would like the info on where and who I use you can drop me a email. Also don't forget banners, you can do the layout and send it to the same co. for printing.
George ( george@vasigns.net )
For lack of a better word, I'm afraid of x7. After having bad experience with x5, and hearing stories of other bad version, I worry about purchasing a bad one. At the sign shop I worked with 11,x2, x4, and briefly x6. As i said, x5 was so awful that I had to take it off the work computers. I actually ended u with a couple files that i could never open after having used x5. It was bad enough having troubles at work. Now that I would be buying it myself, I REALLY can't end up with a bad one. I've been putting off buying any hoping that the costs would be lower.
Right there with ya Lisa. I'd buy it in a heartbeat if the bugs were worked out. I suspect X8 will be out by then though. Corel has always been this way. It's usually every other version that's better .Don't get me wrong I wouldn't use any other software for designing just wish upgrading were less of a hassle.
Myron
Hello Inj & tracym; I never use X5, but I have made a ton of signs with X4, X6 and now X7 and I like X7 better the X6 ( it does a hole lot more.) But you can down load the 30 day free trial and see if you like it. It doesn't cost anything.
George