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[Suzy Q]

You will in theory be able to once PowerDriver is released for Windows 8, but for now, if I'm not mistaken, your limited to software that will support ICC profiles.

It may be possible to do your artwork in Corel, and then import it into Photoshop to print from there. It's not something I've done before as I haven't used Corel, but maybe somebody else could advise.

Let's hope so. as I don't use either!!

[Suzy Q]

Its only the home/student version of Corel which doesnt fully support ICC profiles during printing, the full version does. Coincidentally the home/student version isnt for commercial use anyway.

Didn't know that ..what's the difference anyway. If I'm making my own designs, can't I use any program I like?

[xpert]

Personally, i think you'll be better off using Corel or PS, unless your a techno wizard. Reason being, you can ask any question on here, and with a system that other people are using, you'll find an answer to any problem, just ask yourself why the majority of people are using these systems, we've all started with a basic economy system, but very quickly moved on, if you want to progress.
Anyway, the answer to your question is yes, you can use any system in the world, as long as you've got the answers to all the problems.

[socialgiraffe]

Hi SuzyQ

The difference between student/home version and the "full" version is to do with commerce. If you are using Corel for profit (i.e. drawing and selling your own designs) then you should purchase the full version. Home/Student is only for non profit purposes (for example if you are a student and need to draw graphs).

To get round the problem of unsupported drivers etc you can draw in Corel and then export in a number of formats (I suggest EPS) which you can then open in PS or Illustrator and print from.

[Suzy Q]

Thanks Expert and Social Giraffe. I appreciate your comments. I've been designing flyers etc for years but using 'Roxio Creator', because it suited my needs. With that in mind I made loads of mug/ t-shirt templates before buying all my equipment. I bought Corel as I knew in the past I couldn't get the hang of Adobe and thought I could gradually start using it as I went along. Trouble is it's so different that I can't understand half of the basic functions. I can't afford a full version, so I'm not sure what to do next.

[xpert]

Go to somewhere like Staples, buy an idiot guide to the programme that you've got, i did it with PS, and i still use the book after 5 years, best £7 i ever spent, pages are a bit worn now through all the use, but it's saved my sanity many times over.
You'll get loads of help on here, because you're honest enough to admit that you're struggling, and willing to listen, don't give up.

[Suzy Q]

I bought the CorelDraw book but it's this 'full version' cost I'm worried about! Thanks for your help.. Now I need to concentrate for the time being with the cutter till I sort the printer/programme problem. You don't have a Silhouette Cameo do you ?? :rolleyes: