Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator

Post by **Stuart** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:18 pm

I am interested in buying an original copy of the above software, new or used as long as it can re-installed on another PC. Not to worried about the packaging but I would like the instructions because I 'is a bit fick' when it comes to many aspects of life, including PCs :wack:

Many thanks

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:19 pm

Why not Paintshop Pro or Photoshop mate ?

I reckon they are much better.

Post by **Stuart** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:21 pm

This is for graphics mate. Are they still copasthetic (if so do you have them?

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duncan · Post by **duncan** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:29 pm

Graphics as opposed to image manipulation?

If Graphics (ie drawing pictures) then Illustrator is the baby or Fireworks (if it is still sold and graphics are needed for webbie type stuff) Steer clear of Corel it is awful.

If Photo manipulation then Photoshop is the one to have but PS Pro does a good enough job for basic stuff.

Post by **Stuart** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:56 pm

Graphics as in drawing pictures mate. I had Fireworks but lost that a few years ago..........I know of a few good sign writing shops that use Corel. Is it that bad or just hard to use?

Post by **Ben** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:04 pm

Stu, they had paintshop new for a

Hugh Janus · Post by **Hugh Janus** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:54 pm

stuartstaples wrote:Graphics as in drawing pictures mate. I had Fireworks but lost that a few years ago..........I know of a few good sign writing shops that use Corel. Is it that bad or just hard to use?

No company would ever use Corel for artwork creation especially for vehicle graphics or any final artwork...Corel is shockingly bad, it does not fully support postscript which often leaves jagged lines where illustrator is there for a proper vectored line is created.

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:58 pm

Indeed :thumb: - I was going to say that but feared I would be called a geek

Hugh Janus · Post by **Hugh Janus** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:15 pm

ok ok im a geek......actually i was a graphic designer for 15yrs, then went into the largest sign Co in the uk as a designer/Tech support and training so i know a little about all design software :-D

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:22 pm

lol - Geeks should stand proud :type: