Problems importing an InDesign created PDF

[JoySigns]

I didn't find anything about this in a search. I get a corrupt file notification when I try to import a PDF created from InDesign CS3 into Coreldraw X3. Anyone know how to help? Can I tell the InDesign creator to save down? I know nothing about InDesign.

 

[SebastienL]

I know nothin, 'bout Corel... but I do know InDesign will not save down. It will, however export eps...

 

[thewrightjenn]

I didn't get flawless PDF imports until I got X5. I'd try exporting as eps as suggested.

 

[oldgoatroper]

Corel X3 -- not so great for importing PDFs -- X5 is, so far, much better.

In the meantime, there are a number of things one can do like opening the PDF in Acrobat (Reader or Pro) and printing to a PDF (again) using a different PDF renderer like PrimoPDF, for instance -- and then try importing the new PDF...

Also, I've used Inkscape as an intermediary. Inkscape can import almost any PDF, then save as SVG (doesn't always work for X3, though, but worth a shot)

Inkscape is a free, open source vector editor, like CorruptDraw and Adobe Irritator

 

[WYLDGFI]

Tell the designer to send you an EPS will all fonts to Curves or Outlines. PDFs from InDesign are glitchy if there is Transparency...etc. May need to rasterize everything as well. Lots of other issues to consider if its a complex file.

 

[JoySigns]

Thanks folks. I have Inkscape to use as a go-between but it won't even import the entire design (usually if I export it as an EPS from Inkscape into CorelDraw I can open it). I will request it be sent as an EPS.

 

[royster13]

The issue is not the pdf but rather the effects, etc. that Corel does not understand.....Adobe will keep updating their software to include stuff that Corel can not interpret...It seems to me they do not want their native files being opened in other programs....

 

[WYLDGFI]

Not only is it corel....but Adobe continues to add things in InDesign and Illustrator that Rip software in general has a difficult time handling as well.

 

[oldgoatroper]

Not only is it corel....but Adobe continues to add things in InDesign and Illustrator that Rip software in general has a difficult time handling as well.

Which is rather ironic, considering that Adobe publishes the spec for the PDF format, yet can't (or won't) strictly adhere to it themselves...

 

[ntallas81]

PDF problem

Hi my friends
I have a problem with Corel Draw X5
When I export a file to pdf which includes bitmaps or psd (photoshop) objects, although I have set them to printable properties, when I send the file to print it (Mimaki JV3 printer, RasterLink Pro II software) the previous objects are not printed. Can you tell me any tips to correct this problem?

 

[Roto]

Hi my friends
I have a problem with Corel Draw X5
When I export a file to pdf which includes bitmaps or psd (photoshop) objects, although I have set them to printable properties, when I send the file to print it (Mimaki JV3 printer, RasterLink Pro II software) the previous objects are not printed. Can you tell me any tips to correct this problem?

Export everything as a TIF file and send that to the RIP.
Roto