Hi all,
I just experienced some color issues between corel draw nodes, example is an art work with pms value 186 c red..., on the origin computer where the file was originally generated in corel draw the file opens correct with the right PMS 186 c value and it displays on screen as correct red , however on the other 2 computers the color becomes transparent with a color ID - 100% ID:19 Density:100 and appears black under color palette while the text itself with the color assigned appears transparent, where is should be red (PMS 186 C).
This is a complete mess I have never ever experienced any problems of that kind since working with draw version 3.., , the file I describe is simple - 3 signs with red text..., lol how can I rely on corel package when I am unable to manage a file with 2 damn colors...., we've had a similar issue in the past where we printed 2 illuminated sign faces size 60" x 144" incorrectly, whre black turned onto white...,
I am sorry if I am asking too much but from a designer point of view this is simply ridiculous,what has happened to a bullet proof design package ??..., when we can not manage correctly single file with 2 colors how can I rely on anything else from corel draw considering already all the important detailsI have to watch for like trapping, spelling , sizes, color accuracy ect..... now what?? I have to reassure myself that the color I assigned will actually work on the next computer ......
Has anyone else come across similar problems ?? if so would you mind sharing your solution...
thanks.
Andrew
Just wanted to add , I just ran some tests, the same file when text converted to curves and over saved opens just fine the color displays as correct red,
when the text remains as font the problem persist.
Here is a compiled JPG representing the 2 nodes (computers)
text inside the boxes (decals) is at fault...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3yqd33l2xobchik/Color%20Problems.jpg
If you have time, try these files and see if colors are correct...
Version 2..(embedded color profiles)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25890514/CORRUPTED%20COLORS%202.cdr
Version 3....(x4)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25890514/CORRUPTED%20COLORS%203.cdr
FWIW, I see this problem myself now and then, and I've also notified Corel about it.A file created on one computer may lose its spot color when opened on another machine, and I've seen it happen also when it is opened on the very same computer. Sometimes the problem can be fixed by simply restarting Draw, but in this case (your file) it doesn't help.
One thing I noticed in your file, is that it isn't possible to right-drag the Pantone 186C color chip from the Color Data field, while holding Shift, to any other object (this will normally copy the color). If I do, it just turns into white and get the "100% ID:19 Density: 100" label (I get white objects, not black like you do).If I select the color chip and then open the Uniform Fill dialog (Shift+F11), the Pantone 186C color gets selected in the Document color palette. This indicates that the color actually should be this specific color. Apparently though, it isn't.
There is something wrong with how spot colors are handled and I appreciate you bringing it up here.Hopefully your file will add so much information, that they are able to find a solution. So far the information I've provided has not.
Mike
The two files you sent look alright here.