Which File do I import into corel please?

[Alan Drury]

EPS files, in Corel 12 use the ‘postscript interpreted’ filter. Always check your sizes, vehicle templates are good but even the best need checking.
Alan D

[Paul Seamer]

Hi Alan,

Thanks
for the rapid response. Just clicked Import EPS file and when I clciked on the page it just came up with a grey box? Can you explain what and where I can find the ‘postscript interpreted’ filter?

Thanks
Paul

[Peter Normington]

does it have ai as an alternative? Usually there is a readme file on the disc that should give the instructions on haw to use the files

Peter

[Brian Hays]

What do you mean by templates?

We use to sell a disk of Vehicle Outlines with EPS & PLT files on.

Is that what it is?

[Paul Seamer]

The disc has 2 choices. It just says EPS or PLT? Will PLT work? and export OK to versaworks?

Paul

[Peter Normington]

Who’s disc is it?
Plt are gerber files

Peter

[Brian Hays]

As you have said.

But what is on the disk?

[Paul Seamer]

It’s a Motorcycles templates disc. I was using them with GSP Composer then converting them to Ai but the shapes are cutting way out? so Want to start using it with Corel rather than converting.

Thanks
Paul

[Brian Hays]

Would be interested to know where you can get motorcycle templates, have been asked for them a few times. Where can I get some?

PLT’s will not work with Corel.

[Shaun Gallaway]

[quote="Paul Seamer"] Just clicked Import EPS file and when I clciked on the page it just came up with a grey box? Can you explain what and where I can find the ‘postscript interpreted’ filter?

Hi Paul

When you import the eps select the "PS, PRN, EPS – PostScript Interpreted" option in the files of type drop down dialogue.

Hope this helps.

Shaun

[Alan Drury]

Thankyou Shaun I obviously wasn’t clear enough, for reference in Corel (upto but not including X3) EPS import filter will import the EPS as a preview if included with the file, it may display on screen as a low resolution image or a grey box normally with the programme creator label in it. It is mainly for desktop publishing programmes such as Quark which use this preview/header for position and sizing only. It will output correctly if output to a POSTSCIPT device as this will then interpret the code. Printing to Acrobat or a pdf maker will do the same. If you want to edit the EPS you must use the filter as Shaun has described, Corel will then interpret the EPS and if there are vectors they will come in as editable vectors. Be aware that due to the many ways and programmes that produce EPS that it sometimes may not be 100% accurate and especially look for font and colour issues. X3 and X4 now have just the one filter but you choose editable or preview from the same dialogue box, these filters improve with every release and I find them to be very good.
Hope this clears up some of the mysteries with Corel and EPS
Alan D
Alan D