Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Frustrated with DXF files

Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:

> I remembered that I had received a Corel Draw with something. I found
> it finally, it's a 3.0 vers. Doesn't do DXF's, but I see that it does
> HPGL. I'll be looking for a more recent version! I received one of the
> original releases, in about '89. Looks like it may be of use again!

Because I spent many years wrestling hpgl into various OEM engravers, I recall the Earliest versions of V3 (floppy disk install) actually had the best hpgl filter. I remember that I used to save as
V3 in Corel5, then open in 3 and export the hpgl file. Now,,,, If I could just remember what it was that was better about it !

In regards DXF, I am not familiar as to the "if's, whys and whens" that was installed as a filter. I sure thought it was in V3... Interesting.

One thing for sure, MY favorite always was V5. But, you know how difficult it is to continue using short file names. So, V7 seems to fill the bill these days. Corel is one of those "got to have"
softwares at any version level for anybody running a machine, Even with the filter problems.

Chris L