Some of you might also have encountered the nasty issue of CorelDraw (CorelDrw.exe) to open a new instance of CorelDraw for every CDR file being double-clicked for opening. After twiddling around and searching the web, I finally found out that CorelDraw.exe is case-sensitive for DDE commands. As such, using the DDE argument 'Open("%1")' won't do anything.The solution for CorelDraw X4 (CorelDrw.exe) is:
Application used:"C:\Tools\Office\Corel\PROGRAMS\CORELDRW.EXE" -DDE "%1"
DDE Message:[O("%1")]Application:CORELDRW_MOSDDE Application not Running:<empty>Topic:System
Corresponding registry file:-----------------------------------------Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CorelDRAW.Graphic.14\shell\Open][HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CorelDRAW.Graphic.14\shell\Open\command]@="\"C:\\Tools\\Office\\Corel\\PROGRAMS\\CORELDRW.EXE\" -DDE \"%1\""[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CorelDRAW.Graphic.14\shell\Open\ddeexec]@="[O(\"%1\")]"[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CorelDRAW.Graphic.14\shell\Open\ddeexec\Application]@="CORELDRW_MOS"[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CorelDRAW.Graphic.14\shell\Open\ddeexec\Topic]@="System"
longimanus said: Some of you might also have encountered the nasty issue of CorelDraw (CorelDrw.exe) to open a new instance of CorelDraw for every CDR file being double-clicked for opening. After twiddling around and searching the web, I finally found out that CorelDraw.exe is case-sensitive for DDE commands. As such, using the DDE argument 'Open("%1")' won't do anything.The solution for CorelDraw X4 (CorelDrw.exe) is: Application used:"C:\Tools\Office\Corel\PROGRAMS\CORELDRW.EXE" -DDE "%1" DDE Message:[O("%1")]Application:CORELDRW_MOSDDE Application not Running:<empty>Topic:System Corresponding registry file:-----------------------------------------Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CorelDRAW.Graphic.14\shell\Open][HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CorelDRAW.Graphic.14\shell\Open\command]@="\"C:\\Tools\\Office\\Corel\\PROGRAMS\\CORELDRW.EXE\" -DDE \"%1\""[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CorelDRAW.Graphic.14\shell\Open\ddeexec]@="[O(\"%1\")]"[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CorelDRAW.Graphic.14\shell\Open\ddeexec\Application]@="CORELDRW_MOS"[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CorelDRAW.Graphic.14\shell\Open\ddeexec\Topic]@="System"
This would be perfect if it fixes the multiple launches of CorelDraw, but I don't know how to implement what you have above? Could someone explain it to me with steps? I don't know much about working in the Windows OS.
Thanks.
The above works for me. I did not need to do anything in the registry. I changed everything via the control panel. Change the settings for filetypes in the folder options. There you can write the following for the filetype called CDR:
Application used:"C:\Tools\Office\Corel\PROGRAMS\CORELDRW.EXE" -DDE "%1"DDE Message:[O("%1")]Application:CORELDRW_MOSDDE Application not Running:<empty>Topic: System
I have the same problem. With X5 running on windows 7 64 bit. I cannot fix the problem by modifying the registry. It is very annoying...for every cdr file opened CorelDraw start a new instance. If you have any idea, please ...
Thank you!
macoro said:I cannot fix the problem by modifying the registry
Try what skruvemala offered above your post. it doesn't involve the registry at all.
Gee, this thread sort of poops out as of 2011, so I don't know if I can stir up any interest in this problem.
I used to be able to open multiple files in one instance of CorelDraw or PhotoPaint. Now, with X5 and Windows 7, I can do this at work with Draw and Paint. But at home only with Draw. the way you used to be able to go through file associations and edit the Open command (DDE) is no longer available in Windows. I tried editing the Open command in the Registry as someone in this thread suggested for X4.
What a shame if this ability is lost. I always want multiple files to open in one instance. It should be a simple option somewhere in CorelDraw and PhotoPaint--maybe in Customization.
Anyone know how to do this with X5 and Windows 7?
Thanks,
Bill
In don't understand why cored draw is still in processes after closing the program. Corel Draw X5 and windows 7 professional 64 bit edition.
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