It is my understanding from reading Corel 13 help files that I can open any AI file.
I have an AI file that is 1853kb (is that big???) ....but it wont open/import
I have tried opening up corel and doing an import.....
and also going to my folder/ the ai file/open
nothing...
corel doesnt do anything
Any suggestions?
Diane,
I appreciate the offer but we are having our packaging redone so there will be many, many files like this....I need to find a way to do this on my end.
Ted,
Looks like Im out of luck as she has the CS2 version...
No error message...my mouse thingy just keeps spinning and spinning.....like corel is thinking about it but it never gets past that...
Will need to go a different route.
When saving from CS2, make sure that the option to create a PDF compatible file is selected. It's turned on by default. More details about Importing Illustrator files can be found in the CorelDRAW X3 online help. In the help, click on the search tab and search for "Illustrator". Also have a look at the technical notes about that file format in the help.
I meant that X3 can open up to and including CS2. Check Gérard's reply for more tech. specs.
Ted
Try to rename .ai file to .pdf file (it is basically the same thing), and then import as pdf (for .ai version CS2 and newer). Works for me from time to time. Anyway, you will have problem if there is some Illustrator-specific effect is used in .ai file.
One thing that can help sometimes, is to choose in the file format field: ai.And not just choose All files.This sometimes helps.Try to use both import and export.