What can I do to save files in coreldraw. CorelDRAW won't save files - troubleshooting guide

Graphics import

If you decide to open a JPG or TIFF file in CorelDRAW, then nothing will come of it. In order to work with such files, CorelDRAW has the ability to import them. Compared to the Open operation, a significantly larger number of file formats are supported during import. Information is imported directly into the active document area.
To import graphics, you need to call the window Import (Import) using the command File> Import (File> Import). The drop-down menu to the right of the Files of type list contains options for calling two additional dialog boxes Crop Image (Crop the image) and Resample Image (Change image settings). These windows are only available when working with bitmaps.

To import graphics:

1. Open a document that will contain the imported graphics, or create a new one.
2. Execute the menu command File> Import (File> Import). The Import window will appear.

3. In the window that opens, select and open the folder with the imported file. To see thumbnail images of files, check the Preview box and select the format you need from the Files of type list.

4. You may need to configure the following additional options for importing graphics:
- Link bitmap externally - a link is established between the imported bitmap and the active document;
- Combine multi-layer bitmap - when this option is set, all layers are combined into one in the imported bitmap;
- Extract embedded ICC profile - turns on the mode for extracting a profile from an imported file with its inclusion in the general list of profiles available in the program;
- Check for Watermark - sets the mode for checking the presence of watermarks in the imported bitmap;
- Do not show filter dialog - cancels the display of the dialog box with the settings of the used import filter;
- Maintain layers and pages - enables the mode of importing information stored in the selected PDF or EPS file, in which the order of its arrangement on the pages of the active document will remain the same;
- Link to high resolution file for output using OPI - selects the linking mode set by OPI (Open Prepress Interface - an open prepress interface) between a CorelDRAW document and a high quality bitmap file, which will be replaced during further printing.

5. Click the Import button.

If the image cropping mode has been set, an additional dialog box Crop Image (Crop the image) or Resample Image (Resize the image) will open. In the window that opens, do necessary settings and confirm the changes made by pressing the OK button. An image of a corner with the name of the imported file will appear. Install it in the desired place on the desktop screen and click the mouse, thereby inserting information from given file. If you hold down the mouse button and drag the pointer diagonally, a rectangular dotted frame will appear around the area where the pointer moves, setting the size of the imported image, while respecting the proportion of the original dimensions. By holding down the Alt key, you will also be able to adjust the size of the image without maintaining diagonal and horizontal proportions.

To add a scanned image to a document directly from a scanner, or digital camera, execute the command File\u003e Acquire Image\u003e Select Source (File\u003e Get Image V Select Source). In the list that appears, select your input device and click the Select button. Then run the command File> Acquire Image> Acquire (File> Get Image> Get).

Export Graphics

The export function is used to transfer drawings from CorelDraw to another format for further use in others. graphic editors or publications.

To export graphics:

1. Select the objects on the page that you want to export and check the Selected only box. If you do not check the box, then all objects in the file are exported (both on the page and outside it)

2. Execute the command File> Export (File> - Export). The Export dialog box will appear on the screen.

3. Select from the File of type list at the bottom of the window, file format The in which the exported information is to be stored. If necessary, sort the list of files by specifying the desired option in the list Sort type (Sort type).

4. You may need to configure the following additional options for exporting graphics:
- Export this page only - export information only from current page document;
- Selected only - export only selected objects;
- Web_safe_filenames - mode of bringing the names of exported documents in accordance with the requirements of Web servers;
- Do not show filter dialog - cancels the display of a dialog box with the settings of the export filter used.

5. Click the Export button.

If the file is exported to bitmap format, the Convert to Bitmap dialog box will appear. In this window, you can change the size, resolution, and also the color depth of the final bitmap. If you increase the size, resolution and color depth, then the quality of the raster image itself and the result when it is printed will be better, but remember, the better the image, the larger (in MB) the finished file will turn out, and the more time it will take to view and print it.

Advice: if the image does not export, try grouping all the objects and then repeat the export procedure. Select the menu command Edit> Select All> Objects (Edit> Select All> Objects),
and then Arrange> - Group (Layout> Group).

You create a certain project, you want to save it, out of habit you click the "File" menu, but the buttons "Save", "Save as", "Export", "Send", "Print" are highlighted in gray and are inactive. Any attempt to use these features will fail. A familiar picture? Probably almost everyone who uses pirated version programs, sooner or later may encounter the above situation. What to do? Why is this all happening? Why doesn't CorelDRAW save working projects? Let's find out what to do if CorelDRAW won't save files.

If you answer in two words, then because of poor-quality hacking when using a pirated version. How does CorelDRAW authentication work? You install the program, enter the license key, the program connects to the developer's remote servers via the Internet and, if everything is in order, no problems arise. 30 days for first install trial period, during which you can check if the program meets your needs. If you continue to use it after the end of the trial period without purchasing the program, the functionality will be limited, including you will not be able to save, export and print the created projects.

If you are using a pirated version, then if you use a high-quality repack and strictly follow the activation instructions, you should not have such problems. However, if the activator is of poor quality or you missed some activation step, the program still continues to contact the CorelDRAW servers. Naturally, the authentication fails, causing some functionality to be lost. To do this, you need to use high-quality repacks and be sure to block the program's access to the Internet so that it cannot connect to the license verification server.

How to return the function of saving files

Using the licensed version of the program

The most correct and legal method is to buy the product. By doing this, you will not violate the law and encourage the developer to release new updates and constantly improve the product. The cost of a license without a time limit is about 30,000 rubles. Perhaps this price will scare someone away, but if you earn on graphic design they will pay for themselves very quickly. If you still prefer to use the hacked version, read the material in the next paragraph.

How to bypass the license check in the hacked version

So, you understand that the whole problem is due to the failure of the program to check for the authenticity of the license. What do you need to do after that?

1. Edit hosts file. This file is responsible for the operation of the Internet on your computer. By editing it, you can block access to certain resources. How to do it?

127.0.0.1 mc.corel.com

127.0.0.1 apps.corel.com

127.0.0.1 ipm.corel.com

127.0.0.1 dam.corel.com

127.0.0.1 iws.corel.com

1. Delete installed in this moment program version. This is necessary to avoid conflicts between new installation and the remains of the current one. Dedicated software removal software is best suited for this, since it has the ability to clean up all remaining tails in file system and Windows registry. Among these applications, the most famous are Revo Uninstaller, Iobit Uninstaller, Uninstall Tool.

   

   Revo Uninstaller is an excellent free software uninstaller.

2. Download high quality assembly. To do this, we recommend using proven resources, for example, NNM-Club or RuTracker. There you can read the comments of users who have already downloaded this build. In addition, these resources have a guarantee that, along with useful files, you don't catch any virus.
3. Follow the installation and activation instructions exactly. Usually bundled with the program files comes detailed instructions. Often among mandatory conditions is a shutdown during the installation of the antivirus and the Internet. Consider every little thing specified by the author of the assembly.
4. Load folder with installed program in antivirus exceptions. After the installation is completed, in the antivirus settings, without turning it on, add the folder in which CorelDRAW is installed to the exclusions. For what? The fact is that almost all antiviruses perceive generators license keys and other hacking utilities as malware software and can block their work. As a result, you will have various problems.
5. Block the program from accessing the Internet in the firewall settings. It is also a mandatory action, since in this case the program simply will not contact the company's servers to check the license. If you are using windows firewall, click Start - Control Panel - Windows Firewall - Advanced Settings - Inbound rules - Create rule - For program - Program path - select executable CorelDRAW file- Block connection - tick all connection types - Done. Repeat the procedure in the Outbound Rules section.

   

6. When you run the program, you will see that all menu items are active, and saving files works as before.

Conclusion

As you can see the solution CorelDRAW problems when not saving files is pretty simple. In the comments, we ask you to write if you managed to fix the problem by following our recommendations.

The File menu commands are used to work with CorelDRAW X3 documents.

New (Create)

This command creates new document CorelDRAW X3 with default options.

New From Template

A command similar to the previous one, but using one of the template documents as the basis for the created file. This will bring up a dialog box in which you can select the appropriate template.

open

Opens a previously created CorelDRAW X3 document.

Close

Closes the current CorelDRAW X3 document.

Close All

If you need to close all open CorelDRAW documents, use the command File> Close All (File> Close All) or Window> Close All (Window> Close All).

Saves the current CorelDRAW X3 document. If this is the first time saving, this command is executed as Save As.

Saves the current CorelDRAW document with a new name and/or format. This brings up the Save Drawing dialog box. This window is the standard window for saving a CorelDRAW document on your operating system, but contains some additional settings. We list the most important of them.

• Save as type- Select the format in which the CorelDRAW document will be saved. You can choose not only the CorelDRAW shape or a related one, but also a competing format Adobe Illustrator, SVG web format, and even Macintosh PICT.
• Version (Version)- This drop-down list is active if you are using one of Corel's native formats and indicates the version number of that format.
• Selected only- a very convenient checkbox that allows you to save only selected objects as a separate CorelDRAW document.

Revert (Return)

Returns the CorelDRAW document to the last saved version.

Acquire Image

Used to scan images directly from CorelDRAW.

Import

Places an image from a file into the current CorelDRAW document. This brings up the Import dialog box.

You can place multiple images in a CorelDRAW document at one go. To do this, using the Shift and Ctrl keys, select in the Import dialog box required files and click the Import button.

If the image is large, you may not be able to import the entire image. Replace the drop-down list located next to the checkbox Preview (View), value Full Image (Full image) to Crop (Crop). In this case, after pressing the Import button, an additional dialog box will be called up in which you can specify the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe drawing you are interested in.

When you select Resample from the drop-down list, a dialog box will open where you can change the size of the placed image.

Export

Export For Office

An option that allows you to save your work in an EMF format that is understandable for Microsoi Office.

Send That (Send)

Allows you to send a CorelDRAW X3 document via e-mail, save it in specific folders, or create a desktop shortcut for it.

Print commands

To prepare and print a CorelDRAW document, use the following File menu commands: Print, Print Merge, Print Preview, Print Setup, and Prepare For Service Bureau. service bureau).

This submenu contains several commands that allow you to convert your CorelDRAW document into a web-friendly format.

• HTML. When this command is selected, a dialog box is called in which the user can set all the necessary Hacsettings of the HTML file corresponding to the CorelDRAW document. We do not recommend using the command File> Publish To The Web> HTML (File> Publish to Web> HTML) to create web pages. Despite all its advantages, CorelDRAW is still a package for creating graphics. It can be used to prepare images, but not HTML files.
• Flash embedded in HTML (Flash embedded in HTML). First, the image is exported to Flash format - the same as with the Export command. Then an HTML document is created, in which a link to the created Flash file is entered.
• Web Image Optimizer (Image optimization for web). This command allows you to choose the parameters for optimizing images for placement on the Web.

Publish To PDF (Export to PDF)

The PDF (Portable Document Format) format was created specifically to ensure that the document looks the same on computers with different operating systems, a different set of fonts, etc.

In fact, Publish That PDF (Export to PDF) is a variation of the Save As command (Save as).

In the PDF style drop-down list (PDF Style) of the dialog box of this command, you can select one of the styles. For example, if you are going to post a document on the Web, then PDF for the Web is best suited, for transfer to a repro center and printing - PDF for Prepress, etc. To fine-tune the settings, use the Settings button.

Document Info

A very important tool that is often neglected by novice users. The dialog box that appears when you select this command displays summary information about the CorelDRAW document. Often it is she who allows you to figure out why the file is not printed or takes up too much disk space and in random access memory. By checking or unchecking the appropriate boxes, you can get the following information.

• File (File) - general information about the file (location, size, creation date, etc.).
• Document (Document)- the number, size and orientation of the pages of the document, the number of layers and the resolution for which the document is optimized.
• Graphic objects ( Graphic objects) - general information about vector objects in a CorelDRAW document. Pay attention to the item Max. # of curve points ( Maximum amount curve nodes). Too much a large number of(several thousand) nodes can cause problems when printing a CorelDRAW document.
• Text statistics- quantity and characteristics of text objects.
• Bitmaps (Bitmap Objects)- general information about raster objects in a CorelDRAW document.
• Styles (Styles)- the number and names of styles used.
• effects- the number and names of applied effects.
• Fills- characteristics of the applied fillings.
• Outlines (Strokes)- characteristics of the used strokes.

The recently opened document area of ​​CorelDRAW X3.

The most recent CorelDRAW documents you've worked with in the program can be opened from the bottom of the File menu.

exit

Exits CorelDRAW and closes all open documents. If, when executing this command, in any of the open files there are unsaved changes, the program will prompt you to save them.

And Corel PHOTO-PAINT. It serves to optimize images for publication on the Internet. This tool provides several advantages over saving a picture simply. And this is especially in demand for web images, where small file sizes are important while maintaining image quality.

Why do you need image optimization?
Optimization - reducing the size of the image file with minimal loss of quality. You can reduce the file size by reducing the size, detailing the picture, simplifying the elements, or reducing the number of colors. When saving a picture, you can choose the format or mode in which the file will be compressed.

Advantages optimization tool compared to normal saving or exporting:
1. Despite the fact that when saving a picture, you can choose its compression and thereby optimize it, the optimization tool makes compression much better. Perhaps this is due to other algorithms than when saving.
2. The optimization tool (optimizer) has additional functions, for example, viewing, calculating the download time of a picture by different modems, and the ability to select several times the best option compression before saving.
3. You can save picture quality presets for later quick use.

The optimizer can be found under the "File" menu here:

(In Corel PHOTO-PAINT:)

(In CorelDRAW:)

The optimizer looks like this:

It has two windows in which you can view the image and experiment, but only the left one can be used. At the bottom there are two identical panels with buttons:

The unit marks the choice of image format for the web - for example, PNG or JPG. A double marks an additional dialog for setting image compression, as when saving or exporting.

A feature of the optimizer in CorelDRAW is that it does not take the original image, but the selected objects. Moreover, the scale (approximation) of the picture is of great importance, i.e. The size of the saved picture corresponds to its size on the screen. This is also a plus in some way, because. you can quickly choose the size.

Tip: in order for the optimizer to save objects with some clear or colored margin around them, create a square with an invisible stroke around the objects - this will be the borders of the picture. And when you open the optimizer, select the object along with this square.

At first, it may seem that the optimizer is of little use. But if you often work with the publication of images for the web, then most likely you will appreciate its usefulness.