CorelDraw 9 Workspaces on Win 2K

[Sark]

Hi all.

I'm currently running CorelDraw 9 on Win 2K. One problem with this setup is that custom workspaces are not saved using the Workspaces folder, as such they cannot be reinstalled after a reformat. It's possible on Win 98 but not 2K due to the way 2K stores info.

I just wondered if anyone ever discovered where the file that stores this information can be found in Win 2K. I'm not even sure that such a file exist in Win 2K, as I suspect the changes are stored in the registry rather than a file.

I know this has been resolved in later versions but, if anyone knows a solution to saving workspaces, with CD9 on Win 2K, it would be much appreciated.

Sark

[Sark]

Hi all.

I'm currently running CorelDraw 9 on Win 2K. One problem with this setup is that custom workspaces are not saved using the Workspaces folder, as such they cannot be reinstalled after a reformat. It's possible on Win 98 but not 2K due to the way 2K stores info.

I just wondered if anyone ever discovered where the file that stores this information can be found in Win 2K. I'm not even sure that such a file exist in Win 2K, as I suspect the changes are stored in the registry rather than a file.

I know this has been resolved in later versions but, if anyone knows a solution to saving workspaces, with CD9 on Win 2K, it would be much appreciated.

Sark

[Peter Clifton]

On any Windows NT based operating system, workspaces and other related application files should be stored under the profile of the logged on user.

This is a standard requirement for most complex applications that run on these operating systems.

This is usually under a hidden folder. On XP it is commonly located at

c:\documents and settings\{username}\application data\

Not sure where it is physically on Windows 2000 however open a command prompt window and enter

CD %USERPROFILE%
DIR /A:H

Which should list the folder and true path, then navigate to it using file explorer (after setting it to show hidden files and folders)

Peter

[Sark]

Peter, thanks for the reply.

I have a suspicion I've looked here before and no files exist, but will check for hidden files.

There is a Workspace folder in the Corel programs directory somewhere, this includes the Illustrator W/Space and another, I forget which. It also includes the Boot default W/Space, but never any custom W/Spaces created.

You can actually delete the Boot default W/Space from the folder and it will automatically be recreated when you open CorelDraw again???

I even tried customising the Illustrator W/Space, but that doesn't work either. All changes seem to be stored elsewhere...Strange.

Will try your suggestions when I get home.

Thanks again.

Sark

PS...Just to give you an idea how strange CD9 is on Win2K. I've just reformated and reinstalled Draw. When I right clicked a property bar to show the active toolbars etc, the Status bar was no longer listed. Its always been there before, now it's gone. It isn't even listed in the Options/Customisation dialogue. I right clicked the Status bar and had the option to hide it. Don't know how I'll get it back if the need arises though http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[Sark]

Peter, Hi.

Found Profiles and the Application Data folder in WINNT folder, but there was nothing in there, not a single file, (hidden or otherwise).

I guess this one will just have to remain a mystery as I'm not sure what I'm looking for now. Clearly the info is stored somewhere other than a Workspace folder?

Sark