| Guidelines for Corel Draw- Note - we do not
work in Corel, your final version should be a file that we can open in
Illustrator, export as an .esp file.
When You Set Up Your Document
Give your file a name that is easy to associate
with your job.
Make your design to size. Allow for finishing of the banners, do not place
any key design elements within 1.5" of any sew edge. for more information
on banner finishing see satin
banner finishing, or poly duck and vinyl banner finishing.
(If your design bleeds, add at least 1/4"of background color on all
four sides, outside the image area)
We prefer to have files
in RGB color.
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Specify PMS numbers
Select the text or shape to be filled then Windows>Swatch Libraries>Pantone
Solid Coated
Select a color from the Pantone window or type in a PMS number to be placed
into the swatch pallet. Built colors are a solid square, spot colors have
a white corner, PMS colors have a black dot in the white corner.
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Outline The Fonts
Select the text, go to Type > Create Curves.
This step avoids problems with font compatibility and availability.
 
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Placing Bitmap Files-
Note - we do not work in Corel, your final version should be a file that
we can open in Illustrator, export as an .esp file.
Use this step if your file contains any bitmap images.
Tiff (.tiff), EPS (.eps) Large file, JPEG. (.jpg) Not recommended
This is where we run out of expertise with Corel, hey,
you can't be an expert at everything. If you don't know the best way to
do this either, I would make a file that shows where images are placed
and then be sure to include the original image along with the final layout.
Images should be at least 125 dpi at full size.
For more information on working with bitmap images see color
space guidelines on the Photoshop page.
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Saving The File
Name the file with your company name and date, (XYZcompany-mm-dd-yy.ai),
or your order number.
I believe what you need to do here is export the file rather than save
it.
Export as Native Illustrator document (.ai), encapsulated post script,
(.eps) or PDF.
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Checklist
Name file with company name and date, or order number.
File is to size. (Bleeds add 1/4" to each side, outside of image area)
Colors in RGB format.
All text converted to curves
When laying out the design, make sure graphics and text are not close to
the edges allow at least 1.5" to edges of the banner. |
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Our art staff is available for questions or they can be hired to produce
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