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<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.10">Have I shot myself in the foot !!</a></h1><a name="a4931_10"></a><p><b>From: basehorawards</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.10">#10</a>]<br /> 26 Sep 2006<br /><b>To: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.9">#9</a>] 29 Sep 2006</p> <p>When I started out 2 1/2 years ago I had an old cd of Corel Ver. 3. I emailed Corel and asked if I could upgrade from 3 to 12. They said if any version of Corel was installed I could do an upgrade.</p> <p>A lot of industry experts recommend upgrading every other release.</p> <hr /><a name="a4931_11"></a><p><b>From: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.11">#11</a>]<br /> 26 Sep 2006<br /><b>To: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.9">#9</a>] 29 Sep 2006</p> <p>Mark,</p> <p>I agree with James. I've upgraded from version 3 to 9 then from 9 to X3 with no questions asked.</p> <hr /><a name="a4931_12"></a><p><b>From: Zelmon</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.12">#12</a>]<br /> 26 Sep 2006<br /><b>To: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD)</b> 9 Oct 2006</p> <p>The reason I always buy the academic version is because in the UK it is so much cheaper than the upgrade, let alone the full version. At one time you had to prove you were a student, which I am part time, so that was ok. Now it seems like anyone can get it with no problem, I know you do not get support or backup from Corel with academic.<br /> On the other point, I have often been told that an upgrade version of any Corel is identical to a new boxed version, the only difference being when you load an upgrade it seeks out your own sequrity code then starts to load</p> <p>Simon Cork</p> <hr /><a name="a4931_13"></a><p><b>From: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.13">#13</a>]<br /> 26 Sep 2006<br /><b>To: Zelmon</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.12">#12</a>] 28 Sep 2006</p> Back in the days of v.9 (I think it was 9) the academic didn't include all of the clipart and graphics cd's....... <hr /><a name="a4931_14"></a><p><b>From: John (JOHNRMONTG)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.14">#14</a>]<br /> 29 Sep 2006<br /><b>To: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.8">#8</a>] 9 Oct 2006</p> Boz ... i have read in much earlier posts of people buying very 'dated' versions of Corel Draw from ebay or wherever just for then turning around and buying the lastest version.(upgrade). When I just bought my upgrade of Ver13 it had all the books and cd's with it. Plus on the corel site right now they are offering quite a few extras with it for free right now. <hr /><a name="a4931_15"></a><p><b>From: Barbara (RGILE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.15">#15</a>]<br /> 4 Oct 2006<br /><b>To: John (JOHNRMONTG)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.14">#14</a>] 4 Oct 2006</p> John,<br /> I have version 12 and have read somewhere that it's better to wait two years for your next upgrade. <br /> Do you think that version 13 is so much better that I should invest in it?<br /> 14 should be just around the corner at the rate they have been changing things.<br /> I have heard that people are still using version 9 with no problems.<br /> <br /> Just curious.<br /> Barb <hr /><a name="a4931_16"></a><p><b>From: PenMan</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.16">#16</a>]<br /> 4 Oct 2006<br /><b>To: Barbara (RGILE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.15">#15</a>] 4 Oct 2006</p> <p>Hi Barb,</p> <p>I just upgraded from v12 to 13. I like the trace function a lot better in 13 but I don't like the zoom out function as well as in 12. In 12 you can hit F3 to zoom out to your previous zoom. I am having to learn to work around that. For me, the trace upgrade was worth the change.</p> <hr /><a name="a4931_17"></a><p><b>From: Barbara (RGILE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.17">#17</a>]<br /> 4 Oct 2006<br /><b>To: PenMan</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.16">#16</a>] 5 Oct 2006</p> What do they cost in the stores. I looked in Best Buy and they didn't have it.<br /> Barb <hr /><a name="a4931_18"></a><p><b>From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.18">#18</a>]<br /> 4 Oct 2006<br /><b>To: Barbara (RGILE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.17">#17</a>] 4 Oct 2006</p> <p>If you're an ARA member, you can get the ARA discount for the X3 upgrade (Corel Graphics Suite - including Draw, Paint & more) for $139.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ara.org">www.ara.org</a></p> <hr /><a name="a4931_19"></a><p><b>From: Barbara (RGILE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.19">#19</a>]<br /> 4 Oct 2006<br /><b>To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.18">#18</a>] 5 Oct 2006</p> Thanks Jeanette, but I am not a member.<br /> I guess I will stay with 12 for a while. I still do not have my feet on the ground and do not want another expense if it isn't necessary.<br /> I would like the trace, but I can get along with this one for a while longer. You don't miss what you don't have right???<br /> Thanks for you help and suggestion,<br /> Barbara <hr /><a name="a4931_20"></a><p><b>From: Shaddy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.20">#20</a>]<br /> 4 Oct 2006<br /><b>To: PenMan</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.16">#16</a>] 5 Oct 2006</p> Hi PenMan, <br /> <br /> I responded to the F3 zoom issue <a href="http://www.engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=4844.6">here</a><br /> <br /> I tested it on my X3 machine finally, and it appears to work fine.<br /> <br /> Let me know if you need clarification on the instructions.<br /> <br /> Shaddy<hr /><a name="a4931_21"></a><p><b>From: John (JOHNRMONTG)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.21">#21</a>]<br /> 4 Oct 2006<br /><b>To: Barbara (RGILE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.15">#15</a>] 4 Oct 2006</p> <p>Hi Barb ... I found the X3 version much better in many ways (many listed on this post) enough to warrant for me the upgrade and I typically don't do the 'upgrade' thing very often on any piece of software. In fact, I had downloaded the trial version of X3 when it was offered and I didn't like some things with it and it even caused my computer to lock up. BUT after reading everything people were saying about it and looking at the upgrade price I just 'went for it' and have been immensly satisfied with it.<br /> Just go to Core's website and check their latest offer for upgrades.. its around $139 or so, plus they are offering some additional software for free. I opted for the version with the disk and it included all the manuals with it.</p> <p>Good luck!</p> <hr /><a name="a4931_22"></a><p><b>From: Barbara (RGILE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.22">#22</a>]<br /> 4 Oct 2006<br /><b>To: John (JOHNRMONTG)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.21">#21</a>] 4 Oct 2006</p> Thanks John,<br /> I will take a look at it.<br /> Haven't made up my mind yet.<br /> Barb <hr /><a name="a4931_23"></a><p><b>From: PenMan</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.23">#23</a>]<br /> 5 Oct 2006<br /><b>To: Shaddy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=4931.20">#20</a>] 5 Oct 2006</p> Thanks Shaddy. I made the modification you suggested and it works perfectly. Now I like X3 a lot better. How did I miss your suggestion the first time? Probably reading too fast I guess. 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