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Jean Shimp
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I can't figure out how to export my files without them losing their sharpness. I am creating a business card in Corel and exporting it as an .eps file. When I look at the file after it is converted to an .eps the images and text are all jagged. How can I keep the original look?

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Jean Shimp
Shimp Sign & Design Co.
Jacksonville Beach, Fl
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Glenn Taylor
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Jean,

When you are exporting the objects into EPS, do you have export filter command set on TIFF or WMF? It needs to be set on WMF.

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BlueDog Graphics
Wilson, NC

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Joe Rees
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Jean, did that fix the problem?

If you're creating it in Corel, exporting as eps than re-importing to corel to check it, all you may see is a bitmap preview of the image (which will always look ragged). Importing it back into Corel using the "Post Script Interpreted EPS" filter will let you see and edit the original vector lines, which should be smooth curves.

Depending on the versions, and what program it will ultimately be imported into, you may want to convert the text to curves first.

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Dave Grundy
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Jean..you just recieved your answer from two experts..I hope it solved your problem.

In order to clarify things, Jean, do you use "wireframe" view at all? Using it would let you know instantly if you were importing a bitmap image (stairsteps) or a vector image (smooth).

By the way Glenn...As usually occurs on this forum..I learned yet another lesson in Corel!...Never knew, or noticed, that option for tiff/wmf in the export filter (Windows Meta File is a little known vector format that many folks overlook)..Thanks for the info! [Smile]

Now if I can find a place in my tiny brain to retain that bit of info for future reference I will be a happy camper!!!!!!!! LOL

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Jean Shimp
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Thank you, guys! I had no idea there was such a difference between .eps and Post Script interpreted .eps.

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Jean Shimp
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If you have any format that will convert to TIFF
300 dpi (It will translate True Type and Clear!)

To the Customer/Printers/Shops anywere!

I work business cards in Signlab(EPS) and convert over in other programs to format before sending of to the host customer. [Wink]

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