Trying to open an AI file

OK, first of all, the file isn't too big. (Large for an upload or web file, but not for a regular graphics file.) Second, Corel X3 can open only SOME AI files. It is my understanding that CGS X3 came out before the latest versions of Illustrator, so can't open AI files from the last version or so. Try to get whoever sent you the AI file to save it to an earlier version or save it as an EPS or PDF. If you can't do that, maybe you can find someone on the list who has a recent version of AI who would be willing to help you out. (I don't own any version of Illustrator or I'd do it for you. Sorry.) Hope that helps at least clear up a few things. Val P.