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I'll be purchasing Corel Draw X3 soon, my question is - Can I put this on multiple computers? In my case I have a laptop I would like to use on the road, however when I am at the shop I would prefer to use the desk top. So there would only be one user (myself) and on license but it would be loaded on two computers. I have tried contacting Corel CS and its frustrating being on hold so long. Thanks
I think you might be in luck, my friend. According to the license agreement, it seems that you should be able to do this. It starts out saying this:
"Unless you have a written agreement with Corel providing for additional Use, the below agreement gives you permission to install and Use one (1) copy of this Product on one (1) computer or electronic device at any given time as set out in more detail below."
Then below it says this:
1.3 YOU MAY:
(i) install and Use one (1) copy of the Product on a Computer up to the Permitted Number of Computers. Except in the case of Product being Used in China, you may also make and Use a second copy of the Product on a home or portable computer provided that copy is never loaded in the RAM (i.e. the memory) of the home or portable computer at the same time it is loaded in the RAM of the primary computer. If the Product is being Used in China, you may not make and Use a second copy of the Product on a home or portable computer;
So unless you are in China, I think what you plan to do is safe!
Thanks Greg, I wasn't sure if there was some type of key or lock out that would only allow you to load 1 time. No I'm not from China lol, north of you in PA. I am familiar with AutoCad, and you can load it on multiple computers but only be used by 1 at a time. Corel sounds like same thing. By the way, do you use Corel, likes...dislikes?
I have a copy on my workstation and my home laptop. The issue would be if you wanted to put it one more than 2. They say one but if it is for your work and home comp you should be just fine. Just liscence the work computer and ignore the registration for the home. It will have the same reggie number as your work.
I have it loaded on three computers in the same room, all of which I use at different times, and one laptop that floats around the house, etc. I am the only one that uses them, they arent even networked. It loads on multiple machines perfectly, with no limitations. Im just too lazy to work on one machine! Good Luck!
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Thanks Greg, I wasn't sure if there was some type of key or lock out that would only allow you to load 1 time. No I'm not from China lol, north of you in PA. I am familiar with AutoCad, and you can load it on multiple computers but only be used by 1 at a time. Corel sounds like same thing. By the way, do you use Corel, likes...dislikes?
No prob.
Yes, I do use it, and think it's great, but we've hired a graphic designer that uses Illustrator.
I'm not much of a designer, and use it mainly to give our graphic designer an idea of some of the designs that are in my head.
There's a forum topic currently going on about Corel. You should check that out. If you want a more professional opinion, you might want to check with Richard(fluid). He seems to Corel very well!
So What Say You 'Fluid'...have you used other programs, and if so how does Corel stack up? We hope that this will fill our graphic needs for Screen, Transfers, Signs and down the road a bit Emroidery. Thanks all for your help. Joe
For everything you mentioned you'll be just fine with Corel. I had Illy for a couple of years and never could figure it out. I know Corel pretty much like the back of my hand and love it. Tons of sign shops use Corel for their work as well as screen printers. I don't think you'll think twice after using DRAW. I do use Photoshop as I learned it before starting with Corel, yet Corel PhotoPaint is pretty tight and works similar to PS. You may find the need to get photoshop for certain indusrty separating progs yet other than that your good to go with Corel.
I still use Photoshop 7.0. No need to go higher as only about 5% if that of my work uses PS.
Fluid,
Maybe you could help me. We use Corel, Photoshop Elements 7.0, I think, And a Tajima Pulse embroidery program, and the standard 2007 Microsoft Office programs, a Roland cutter, a couple of printers and fax,etc. Our computer is constantly bombing out and we're thinking of upgrading. We have a 4 yr old Dell Precision and upgraded the memory to 2 gig, but thinking about upgrading to a new computer. We want to make sure we get enough ram, a good video card, etc. Should we wait for the new Vista 7? Or have they fixed all the problems with the first Vista? What do we need to focus on? Thanks for any recommendations.
X-squares - It is my recommendation that you put your cutter on one computer and then your software for design on another. Cutting takes over a computer and can lock up other things if you are trying to work and cut at the same time.
If you get a new PC just make sure you load CorelDRAW immediately and make sure it is compatible with the op system and your video card.
best of luck
tt
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I just built a new computer with a quad core processor... 8800gtx video card and 4gb of ram...
and it screams...
If and when you look for a new comp... look for quad core intel(I7 or Q9400/q9550)
..Video card.... Ati 4850 or nvidia gtx260
(these cards will do any graphics work you need and they are in the 100-150 dollar range)
As much memory as your OS can use...4gb at least... 50 bucks
a Strong power supply 500-600 watt minimum... 100 bucks
Gigabyte or Asus motherboard( I can be more specific if you tell me all it will be used for...)100-125 bucks
Big hard drive... i got a 640gb for 70 bucks...
Decent size case with good airflow and fans... antec 900 antec 1200 coolermaster HAF 932 90-150 bucks
dvd burner 20-40 bucks... 1 or 2 of them...
and the graphics cards work with all of the graphics software out there i'm pretty sure... there may some exceptions but i haven't seen any... If you haven't upgraded in awhile you will be blown away by how powerful and fast the latest parts are... My pshop loads so fast i thought something was wrong...lol
Let me know if you are going to build your own and i can help you... or if you find an already built computer and want to know how it would do with graphics...
Thanks so much Dan! This is some info I needed to make sure I got enough ummph! in my next computer. Ours is about 4 yrs old. And I can't keep up with what's the best stuff to look for in one. Besides the programs I listed, we may eventually get a VersaCamm, so I don't know if it pulls more than the Roland 24 Cutter or not. Is there a question I should ask VersaCamm that would make a difference on what to add to a new computer?
Are any certain brands better than others? I just don't want some salesman to mislead me! I want to have some knowledge... If you would rather email me directly with more specific info, or where you got your parts to build yours, that would be great! Thanks, again!
Ok...do you feel comfortable putting a computer together from parts or would you rather just buy a ready to go computer? And how much do you want to spend?
There are some great prebuilt computers that are around 1000 that will run any software you have... I use 3d modelling programs and pshop/illustrator/flexisign etc and have no issues...
Also stay with XP Pro if you can for now... at least until Windows 7 comes out in Oct...
Pm me if you have a model in mind and i can let you know if it will be good for your needs...
I think I'd have to have it built for me. I was wondering if I could still get the XP. And how long will they continue to support it? If you have a suggestion on where I could get a good one with the components necessary to run all this stuff, I'd be very grateful. One computer place I talked to was trying to sell me the Vista Home, 32 bit and said I didn't need the Pro 64 bit. Don't really know what the differences would be. Thanks again!
FWIW, I've been using Corel Draw since it was first introduced, currently using X3 but I just the other day found my floppys from CD4! I thought I threw everything away. But anyway I'd like to say that perhaps my biggest disappointment is that Corel walked away from the iMac just as I was making the switch. Lordy are they missing the boat.
So I currently have both a PC and a Laptop running XP Pro (simply because it is the most stable OS Microsoft makes) and an iMac 24 running OSX. I've been contemplating adding a virtual XP partition, but I'll continue to wing it with two machines. I am _trying_ to learn Illustrator as I did get CS4, but it is not intuitive at all. Little by little... maybe. LoL
Frankly, I haven't done much with T-Shirts, mostly business graphics, web stuff, and I'm hoping this forum has folks that will share some knowledge regarding what is the best way to design a T-Shirt so that the printer doesn't ask for change after change.
BTW, my PC is home built, a Shuttle 61 series with a P4. If you home build a system, max the memory, get a good ATI graphics card, and invest in a couple of quality external drives. I have a Lacie 1TB FW800 on the iMac, and a 1TB Fantom/500Gig Omega (both USB) on the Shuttle. Another good idea is to have a USB stick with something like 8GB which makes it extremely easy to carry your work around with you.
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