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Post July 27th, 2006, 2:55 pm

Hi I got a logo designed for my website but unfortunately the designer used corel draw rather than photoshop. I have no idea of how to use corel draw and need to work with the layers to create print quality logos and for the web. Is there any way to convert or transfer the file from cdr to psd including layers and everything rather than as an image? :?:
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Post July 27th, 2006, 2:58 pm

Have you tried to open it in your PS app?
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Post July 27th, 2006, 3:01 pm

yes i tried but it doesn't work
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Post July 27th, 2006, 3:09 pm

Your going to have whoever created the logo save it as a .psd.
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Post July 27th, 2006, 3:12 pm

They have refused to do that saying they donot use photoshop and corel draw is more internationally accepted, thank you for your consideration though.
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Post July 27th, 2006, 3:18 pm

Get them to export it as an EPS with type converted to outlines; you should then be able to import/open this in Photoshop.
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Post July 27th, 2006, 3:21 pm

will the EPS format include layers and everything so that i may edit it?
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Post July 27th, 2006, 3:25 pm

Ah, sorry - no. I forgot you needed it in layered form.

What kind of edits do you want to perform on a logo? Could you get them done by the designer before the EPS is saved?

Besides, if you're modifying the logo for print work you probably don't want to be using Photoshop. CorelDRAW, Illustrator or the free InkScape (vector-based programs) would be better.
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Post July 27th, 2006, 3:32 pm

would you be able to recommend a basic tutorial on editing graphics for printing and resizing graphics in corel draw. I think i will get myself into corel draw now.
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Post July 27th, 2006, 3:40 pm

I'd recommend simply having a play first. If you get stuck on anything post back.

As for resizing things, use the handles around an object, possibly using the shift key to constrain proportions (however, I think CorelDRAW contrains proportions anyway).
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Post July 27th, 2006, 4:16 pm

I shall try this and post back tomorrow. Thank you for your help. It is much appreciated
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Post July 27th, 2006, 6:09 pm

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They have refused to do that saying they donot use photoshop and corel draw is more internationally accepted, thank you for your consideration though.


Wow, that is very unprofessional. They should be able to provide whatever format or file type that is requested by the client, regardless of international acceptance. I would love to help, especially somebody thats dealing with a stubborn artist. May I ask why you need to edit your logo?
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Post July 28th, 2006, 11:01 am

I need to edot the logo to enter the actual url rather than just the site name and i need to create a jpeg image to place on the website and to create a tiff image to give to my printer to print a banner. I will be trying to transfer by playing around in an hour or so, then i will post back.
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Post July 28th, 2006, 11:38 am

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...and to create a tiff image to give to my printer to print a banner.

Try to stick to vector formats when supplying artwork to a printer; eg. EPS or PDF.
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Post July 28th, 2006, 1:12 pm

Hi I just installed corel draw and opened the file, this might sound like a stupid question but where are the layers in corel draw and what format should i export the image in or save as as there isnt any conventional file type that i recognise like jpeg or tiff?
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