I am still having a problem creating an eps from CD that the client can open. They want to be able to keep it on file for future use, so I downloaded Ghostscript and Ghostview and the Adobe Distiller driver and created a ps file with those and they were able to open that one but not the Corel one. I can however, open the Corel one with Ghostview so is it perhaps an issue between my PC and their Mac?
Really the problem here is the client requesting the art in a suboptimal format.
EPS files were never intended for re-editing. only printing or "placing" in publishing program.
If they are Adobe users - that's the first problem. LOL
The second is that they haven't requested an AI file. That's what they really should be requesting IMO. THAT's a file intended for native designing and re-edititing, like the CDR format.
niagaramouse said:I am still having a problem creating an eps from CD that the client can open. They want to be able to keep it on file for future use, so I downloaded Ghostscript and Ghostview and the Adobe Distiller driver and created a ps file with those and they were able to open that one but not the Corel one. I can however, open the Corel one with Ghostview so is it perhaps an issue between my PC and their Mac?
Hi A,
The problem in this case is that her recipient is using EPS as in intermediate editing format, which it's not optimal for.
Placing as you say should be no problems, but they want to open/edit the file and as you know they are basically reverse engineering it. This always opens up cans of worms...
Why the client isn't requesting an Illustrator file instead of EPS baffles me...
Ariel said:There's no problem with the EPS files created with CorelDRAW and placed in Macintosh. But you don't need to use GhotsScript, Ghostview or any kind of ghost. You only need to Export as EPS. Ensure that you check all items, like to export bitmap as CMYK, include fonts or convert to curves, etc.
Jeff Harrison said:Placing as you say should be no problems, but they want to open/edit the file and as you know they are basically reverse engineering it.
Seems that they want an EPS for place an advertising in a magazine:
niagaramouse said: Hi Fluid, amazing as it seems they won't accept anything but an eps and since my client wants to advertise in a magazine that they create or manage or whatever, I don't have a choice.
if they want the original file for edit it, the best file format is a PDF. It's possible to edit with Illustrator or Acrobat in Macintosh
Check the post here:
Wed, Sep 24 2008 6:44
Also she says agency was able to open PS an PRN files in this post:
Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:46
Maybe Niagra can clarify: but I think that's why there is this headache.
It would not surprise me if Illus would conveniently have trouble opening any EPS that wasn't generated by Adobe products. Would they screw up placed files also? Ohh, that would be devious and potentially predatory in a legal sense.
Ariel said:Seems that they want an EPS for place an advertising in a magazine:
Hey Everyone, thanks for you input, however, some of you seem to be missing my point. I have tried (three times in fact) to create a CorelDraw eps file of the logo that they could open. The first one was cmyk and they could 'open' it (sample picture included), the other two were greyscale and rgb respectively they could not open either of them. In my attached picture of export to eps, I am showing the setup I chose for the cmyk version, in the other two I did choose the correct colour option, i.e. RGB or GREYSCALE.
I have no idea what they are trying to do at their end, whether it is to 'open' or to 'place' them or whatever, all I know is they could not use them. I will ask the sales rep to find out for me what they are trying to do with the file and see if that will shed some light on the issue. I am including a picture of what I am choosing in my eps export dialogue box. I used Postscript Level 1 figuring that would eliminate potential problems if their software is older. I will post back once I hear something from them. Thanks again all.
niagaramouse said:I have no idea what they are trying to do at their end, whether it is to 'open' or to 'place' them or whatever,
Sherron, these are incredibly different things... that's why we need to sort out what they are doing with your files.
niagaramouse said:all I know is they could not use them.
I suspect they are trying to open them then, which creates many potential problems. EPS files were not designed to be opened, only placed.
Haha I see Foster posted first. ARGH!
Jeff Harrison said:Haha I see Foster posted first. ARGH!
Ha, ha, I have the same "problem" with RIchard "Fluid". Keeps coming just a few seconds ahead of me sometimes Back to the issue, Sherron now this is going on at two threads I beleive you Have to ask your client what they like to do. And also ask them about their workflow. You will not be able to help your client, or make your client happy if you dont know their workflow in this case. Its actually very important. And no, the client isnt always right...
Okay you fantastic guys out there, I have just fired off an email to my contact at this agency telling her what my experts, you guys, have said plus asking her why they want eps and what their work flow is. Let's see if I get a response. I will keep you posted. Stefan thanks for the heads-up.
Jeff, maybe Foster types faster
niagaramouse said:I have just fired off an email to my contact at this agency
FosterCoburn said:The clip art you downloaded is most likely an Adobe Illustrator file. Often they are supplied with the EPS extension. This is the source of your contact's confusion.
It was also the source of my confusion, thanks for clearing that up. So far no answer from the client's agency. I will give them another day then call and email again. Thanks Foster.