Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: COREL DRAW 10

Why don't you dump the clip art in the files section and I'll see if
Fastlook can convert it to HPGL. I know that sometimes Fastlook in the
past would not go from Raster to vector but I just updated a bunch of the
drivers files.


At 12:46 PM 2/3/2002 -0600, you wrote:

>Boy, Thus goes the Continuous hpgl "wrestling match" while trying to use an
>inexpensive Drawing method to actually cut something. I've been down these
>paths before. First, Corel does not install the hpgl filter by default, then
>even worse why Corel makes it unable to export a "closed" object in hpgl is
>just unacceptable. This I read in a google discussion................. Glad I
>never spent a dime on those newer versions.
>
>My very favorite hpgl export from Corel came from V3r1. This was the floppy
>version not on CD. Version 4 was missing some enhanced "machining"
>capabilities( for lack of a better term), and version 5 became a good one to
>use, yet had hpgl compatability problems.
>
>Corel 7 is what I ended up liking the most, this after I became disgusted
>with the huge "patch" downloads invloved with version 8. V8 sits on a shelf
>collecting dust.
>
>I do use Corel 7 occasionally yet for Sign Related work but more often I just
>use SignLab.
>
>Once I had the mindset to realize that the "inexpensive" route took way too
>much time not to add the agony of compatability, I just bought more of the
>right products. Since then, Routing, Engraving and machining in general
>became much, much more fun.
>
>I have heard that Corel finally fixed the DXF filters in V10. None of the
>previous had ever been reliable. Go figure that they would screw up the hpgl
>and fix the DXF.
>If your into Signs and or light machining, The newer versions in my opinion
>just do not give you any advantages over good old dependable and affordable
>version 7, still often found on E-bay.
>
>Chris L
>
>M Doogan wrote:
>
> > You have to do setup again, add the hpgl filter. Although the hpgl
> > filter is broken in 10, it won't export a closed entity without adding a
> > break. even with sp1 & sp2, it's still broken. After getting 10 when it
> > first came out, I still have 9 so I can get a hpgl export that works.
> >
> > M Doogan
> >
> > woodknack wrote:
> >
> > > This is the full version. I havent been able to tranfer anything over
> > > to engrave. WhEn I go to EXPORT is has these file extentions.
> > > CMX,EPX,AL,WPG,XY,WSD,WP5,WP4,WSW,MCW,RTF,WPO,PNG,TXT,DOC,WMF,EMF,CGM,
> > > SWF,SVG,PCT,DXF,CMX,TTF,CPT,JPG,BMP,GIF,TIF,FPY,PSD,PCX,TGA,SCT,BMP,IM
> > > G,MAC,CAL,WI. Wow that was alot to write.LOL If I export it as a DXF
> > > file it still wont open im my cam software. Just shows nothing there!
> > >
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