Using Corel draw files

[perrya]

Many of my files are in Corel draw (cdr) format. They will not import in that format, what file type should I save them while in Corel to import into Affinity that are editable and usable? I need to edit them while in Affinity. I see no answers to this.

[Alfred]

Welcome to the Serif Affinity Forums, @perrya.

What export formats are available to you? If you can export to PDF, SVG or EPS you should be able to retain at least some of the vector properties. Gradients may cause problems, and you should avoid EPS if there is any transparency applied to the objects in the files.

[perrya]

Thanks, of the three, is there any one that is better in editing capabilities? 

[walt.farrell]

It's likely to depend on what's in your files. Pick a few files, export in multiple formats, and give them a try to see what works best for you.

[John Rostron]

21 minutes ago, perrya said:

Thanks, of the three, is there any one that is better in editing capabilities? 

The editing capabilities are irrelevant. You export from Corel Draw to PDF say, then open the PDF file in Designer and do your editing there.

Many years ago, I transfered a map from Corel Draw to Designer. I found that neither pdf nor svg was perfect, but using a combination gave me a good result. The only problem was with Text (on a path) in which the text got fragmented. For example 'Coombewood Drive' became 'Coo mbewood Dr ive'.

John

[perrya]

I think using SVG is usually better.