I used Corel Draw X3 Graphics Suite to produce maps for a guidebook about 5 years ago. I am starting another project this year and will do many more maps. I mostly used only CorelDraw out of the suite.
I am considering whether to upgrade to X5 or just stick with X3. I am using Windows XP. It is probably a difficult question to answer, but in general would you advise upgrading to X5 or sticking with X3?
PaulF
oleron540 said: The CMS issue gave us the rest, we are not able to redo any printout in the same colors as we did before. Even when turning off Color Mess System.
The CMS issue gave us the rest, we are not able to redo any printout in the same colors as we did before. Even when turning off Color Mess System.
Turning off the Color management is an error, you must do a calibration of your system for have good result that match with the printing results.
yes, I know, but over the years - since corel 3 - we got so used to it and had our own private "CMS solution" with own palettes and very bright colors everybody we showed the prints was jelous at and asked how we manage to do so.
Anyway we fight against the upgradebattle often enough that wants us to bring our two superb and heavy duty EPSON 3000 printers to the junk yard because EPSON since years does not update their drivers anymore and the parallel printer ports disappear........... and so on..... nothing for itself dramatic but in total many annoying things that keep you away from working and you waste a lot of time just to keep the systems going.
oleron540 said: EPSON since years does not update their drivers anymore and the parallel printer ports disappear
Hi.
You can use USB to Parallel and USB to Serial adapters. I use for several machines and it works just as well.
oleron540 said:we got so used to it
...es la estoria de siempre...un amor que se fue...
This is what upgrades are all about. Don't fear the "discomfort zone" of the upgrade. Rather embrace it and let it teach you knew things.
~John
Hello Again PaulF; If you are thinking of up-grading I would look at a self build computer ( They are nothing like they used to be, If you can turn a screw in the right direction and thread a needle you can build your own computer. ) That way you can build a graphics computer if that's what you are into with, a good video card, LARGE Power supply ( 10,000 MW ) a fast hard drive, and a fast CPU, and I would go with Windows 7 Pro. 32 or 64 bit. Think about what you need now and whats coming down tomorrow. CompUSA has a AMD Quad core Computer for $199.99 ( No Windows ). and remember a fast computer cost more money how fast do you want it.
George