InPhoenix and Peter, thanks for your help. I went to the Xara forum too, and I got lots of help re raster (bitmap) and vector images. By using the tracer I was able to solve things in Xara X, and I'm gewtting there in Corel Draw. Have use CD 5 for some time; trying to get used to CD 8 now.
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