In its first versions, the CDR file format was a completely proprietary file format primarily used for vector graphic drawings, recognizable by the first two bytes of the file being "WL". Starting with CorelDraw 3, the file format changed to a Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF) envelope, recognizable by the first four bytes of the file being "RIFF", and a "CDR*vrsn" in bytes 9 to 15, with the asterisk "*" being just a blank in early versions.[56] Beginning with CorelDraw 4 it included the version number of the writing program in hexadecimal ("4" meaning version 4, "D" meaning version 13). The actual data chunk of the RIFF remains a Corel proprietary format.
I don't know anything about SVG files, I've just discovered it means Scale-able Vector Graphics.
Does that I mean I can edit an SVG file the same as I would in Coreldraw, but in Inkscape - manipulating/editing items, etc?
Since you suggested .svg files, I ran Coreldraw and exported the file to .svg.
When I opened it in Inkscape the map was OK. the text was correct and nearly located correctly, apart from the Thai script which was showing as Latin rubbish text.
I used to have a problem with Coreldraw V10 using Thai script. I couldn't paste anything in from elsewhere, I had to switch to the Thai keyboard and type it in. Once I had it there, it was OK - apart from exporting to .svg as I've realised.
I tried to follow what you said regarding the vital info. Opening the .svg converted corel file showed the map fine, but no text whatsoever. I still ungrouped it, copied to a new doc & saved. Opened fine, but still no text.
CorelDraw is not the only program for drawing, creating illustrations, and editing pictures. Here is a list of 5 CorelDraw alternatives for designers, illustrators, bloggers, SMM managers, and others. Pick the one that is the most suitable for your needs.
The ability to combine bitmap and vector graphics also extends into the program's drawing tools. CorelDraw includes a set of tools for creating vector graphics of various shapes. And, like many drawing programs, it also has a freehand tool that lets you draw by hand and then converts your sketch into vector graphics.
The software opens the possibility to draw on a computer as on canvas or paper - at least, the developers say so. Autodesk Sketchbook offers you a 100+ brushes library, which is impressive even comparing with Photoshop or Illustrator. Working with layers is also possible.
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