[Esh]

Thanks for that Eagle! Your work is really good

I guess that goes to show that all this software/computer snobbery is daft and they're only tools for output! How do you find things like file output/sharing files/features etc? I mean, judging by your work, you have everything you need Do you know of any good Corel tutorials/blogs etc?

RE: The software I thought I'd found in my budget, turns out the entire is a scam: Platosoftware. Thought it was too good to be true! Looks like I may end up using Inkscape/GIMP

Thanks peeps

[Eagle]

Cheers. :)

Corel has the best set-up for file compatibility - it can import most file formats and output to most, too. As far as output goes, I wouldn't trust any application to output to another format with 100% accuracy/compatibility but native file formats are rarely required anyway (in my line of work at least). In all that time, I've never once received reports of issues.

As far as usability's concerned, if you're well-used to Illustrator and PS then the learning curve will be near vertical but I have to say that CorelDRAW's vector node editing tools outclass Illy's by light years.

The Mac/Adobe thing is indeed just "design industry" snobbery - although they are of course good tools in themselves. Most apps are. It's as you say; 'how you use them'. :)

[Esh]

Cool beans.

Well, it's worth giving a try anyway...most reviews seem pretty good too.

I was told by a local printer that as long as I can send artwork in PDF than there's no problem. As someone who'd be working solo or in a pair, I can't imagine there being a problem with files anyway...it's just nice to know the capabilities are there. Besides, if I found it a pain to use, I could always 'revert' back to Adobe.
The more reasonable price-tag is worth the punt I'd say. If the worst comes to the worst, I guess I'll just end up with both Adobe and Corel on my desktop!

Thanks

[Esh]

Just thought I'd post back :D

I downloaded the x5 (Corel) graphics suite and have been pleasantly surprised!

Coreldraw is well easy to use/learn and I'm getting there with Photo-Paint, though it's slightly more basic. I gave myself a couple of mini projects to do in each, and there really is no difference to the design...It also seems to save files in lots of different formats with no prob and I could open it in Illy...very pleased I must say and I think I may just part with some cash soon...

I think a lot of people are just followers & slate Corel/other software when they've not even tried them. Saying that, I'll still keep upto date with Adobe via trials etc, simply for the sake of CV.

Anyway, I'll stop nagging now