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The videos you listed cover essential basics, but when setting margins and bleed size, double-check your unit settings to avoid confusion—InDesign sometimes defaults to picas which can throw off your layout if you expect inches or millimeters. Also, increasing the pasteboard area doesn’t affect the print or export size; it’s just for workspace convenience. If you want to ensure your bleed is correctly set for printing, confirm it in both the document setup and export dialog.
@Rakesh Bhardwaj Powerclip feature जरूर उपयोगी है, लेकिन मैंने CorelDraw में इसे यूज़ करते वक्त कई बार ऑब्जेक्ट अंदर सही से फिट नहीं हो पाता। खासकर जब अलग-अलग वर्जन में काम कर रहा हूँ, तो कभी-कभी Powerclip कंटेंट दिखाई ही नहीं देता। मुझे लगता है कि यह वर्जन के कम्पैटिबिलिटी इशू हो सकता है, लेकिन इसका कोई सीधा समाधान नहीं मिला अभी तक।
The video method is mostly correct, but remember that CorelDraw shortcuts sometimes behave differently depending on the version you’re using. For example, in CorelDraw 2021 and later, some menu customization options might be located under Tools > Options > Customization instead of the older paths. So if you can’t find the shortcut settings where the video shows, double-check your version’s interface.
@Rakesh Bhardwaj I tried using the Links panel to relink images in InDesign CC 2023, and it’s pretty straightforward once you know where to look. Just open the Links panel from the Window menu, find the missing or outdated image, right-click, and choose “Relink.” You can then navigate to the new file location. One thing I noticed is that if you move images outside InDesign without updating the links, the panel shows a red question mark icon, which makes it easy to spot broken links. Also, clicking the info icon reveals the file path, which helped me track down some misplaced assets on my drive. Just keep an eye on that panel while working, it’s a lifesaver for managing artwork.
@romassx When the text appears upside down or at odd angles on a path in Illustrator, it often means the path’s direction is flipped. Try selecting the path with the Direct Selection Tool and look for the small arrow that indicates its direction; if it’s going the wrong way, use Object > Path > Reverse Path Direction to fix it. Also, check the Type on a Path Options (under Type menu) and make sure the “Flip” box isn’t checked, as that can invert the text unexpectedly.
One thing to keep in mind when adding macros to CorelDRAW’s Macro Manager is to ensure the macro security level is set to allow trusted macros to run, otherwise it might not execute properly. Also, if your CSS or TXT files contain complex QR code styles or non-standard characters, some adjustments in the macro code might be necessary to handle those inputs correctly. Make sure your CorelDRAW version is compatible with the macro, as some older versions might not support newer macro features.
@Rakesh Bhardwaj Tried the script with the gloss paper setting and it calculates the spine width pretty accurately for my print job. However, when I switched to matt, the thickness seemed slightly off compared to physical measurements—might be due to how the script handles paper compression. Still great for a quick estimate though!
@Rakesh Bhardwaj Tried increasing the autobackup interval in CorelDraw 12 like you suggested, but it didn’t seem to help at all with my 600 MB files. The autosave still freezes the program for several seconds every time it triggers, making it almost unusable. Maybe it’s just too old a version to handle large files smoothly.
@Rakesh Bhardwaj When using Print Merge in CorelDraw for school ID cards, make sure your data source (like an Excel file) is correctly formatted and doesn’t have any empty rows or columns, as that can cause the merge to fail or skip records. Also, double-check that your CorelDraw version supports the exact Print Merge features you need—some older versions might have limitations with image placeholders or data types. If you want to include photos in each card, link the image paths properly in your data file, or you’ll end up with empty spaces in the merged output.
Hi, your experience with CorelDraw’s font and print quality issues is quite common, especially when dealing with detailed vector work and custom fonts. Even if you’ve embedded fonts or converted them to curves, sometimes the print drivers or the print shop’s RIP (Raster Image Processor) can cause substitutions or rendering problems. To minimize font issues, converting text to curves is generally the most reliable step, as it turns text into vector shapes that won’t depend on font availability. Make sure that when exporting to PDF, you select the PDF preset intended for print production (such as PDF/X standards) and verify that font embedding is enabled in the export dialog. Avoid also using “subset fonts” if possible, as embedding the full font ensures better consistency.
Regarding the blurry exports and color shifts, these often stem from export resolution settings or color profile mismatches. While you mentioned that the resolution settings seem fine, it might help to confirm that the export DPI is set to 300 or higher for print quality. Gradients and transparencies can behave unpredictably depending on how they’re rasterized during export. If you’re using transparency effects, try flattening transparencies before exporting, or check if the printer requires a certain PDF version or downsampling method. Also, ensure that your document color profile matches what the print shop uses (usually CMYK for commercial printing). Sometimes exporting with “Document CMYK” color mode instead of RGB can prevent unexpected color shifts.
A good workflow is to prepare your file in CorelDraw with all fonts converted to curves, use proper color profiles, flatten transparencies if needed, export as a high-resolution PDF with fonts embedded, and double-check the file in a PDF viewer like Adobe Acrobat to verify fonts and colors before sending to print. Communicating with your print provider about their specific requirements can also save headaches. They might provide a preferred PDF export preset or proofing method. If problems persist, asking for a test print or a PDF proof can help isolate whether the issue is with the export or the print shop’s processing. Hope this helps you improve your print outcomes!
