So I have a bit of a problem which I am wandering if can even get worked out?
I created a design in Corel X5 that has PSD and TIFF images in it. The client needs them in an AI file. When I exported the file the images did not come in correctly they were pixelated and broken up.
I think this is a common problem and is there anywhere around it for it to be able to be exported correctly as an AI file. I really don't want to lose this job/client?
Sounds like you're using some kind of effects that are not supported in the AI format, Judy.What AI version are you exporting to?Do you have lenses/transparencies like drop shadows in your file?
Would it be possible to upload the CDR somewhere, so we can check what may be causing it?
I don't remember what version I exported it, would that make a difference?
I did not use any lenses, transparencies, or effects. The images I used in the file were placed flat PSD and TIFF files. Unfortunately I cannot show the CDR file because its protected and I signed a confidently agreement.
I just don't want to lose out on future jobs with this client because I am not able to export to ai correctly.
I hate to rain on anyone's parade. I recommend using the software the client expects the files back in.
I typically use anything else other than Illustrator when I can, even when they want Illy format back. I may use CD or XDP for as much as possible, but at some finishing stage, it will go into Illustrator and finished/saved from it if that's what the client wants to get returned.
That said, I cannot imagine flat images present an issue. Save at the highest version of AI that X5 can export. Failing that working, Export out as a PDF/X-3 or whatever the highest version of PDF CDX5 supports, making sure the image down sampling is higher than needed, then change the extension on the PDF to .ai
Mike