How to View or Print CDR Image Files with or Without CorelDRAW

If you want to view or print CDR Images then you can follow this article. We explained the programmatical method to view or print CorelDRAW (CDR) images with or without CorelDRAW using C#.

Methods to View or Print CDR Images File

To view and print CorelDRAW (CDR) images, you have several methods available, depending on your requirements and available resources. Here are some common methods:

View or Print CDR Images Using CorelDRAW API

If you're developing a custom application or require programmatic access to view and print CDR images, you can use CorelDRAW's API (Application Programming Interface). CorelDRAW provides a COM API that allows you to interact with CDR files programmatically using languages such as C#.

How to View & Print CDR Images using C#

To view and print CorelDRAW (CDR) images using C# code, you can use the CorelDRAW.Application COM object provided by the CorelDRAW application. Here's a basic example of how you can achieve this:

First, ensure that you have CorelDRAW installed on your system.

Next, you'll need to add a reference to the CorelDRAW type library in your C# project. To do this.

1. In Visual Studio, right-click on your project in the Solution Explorer.
2. Select "Add" > "Reference...".
3. In the Reference Manager window, select the "COM" tab.
4. Look for "CorelDRAW.Application" in the list and check the box next to it.
5. Click "OK" to add the reference.

Once you have added the reference, you can use the CorelDRAW COM objects in your C# code. Here's an example of how to view and print a CDR image.

using System;
using CorelDRAW;

namespace CDRViewer
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            // Create an instance of the CorelDRAW.Application COM object
            Application corelApp = new Application();

            // Open a CDR file
            Document doc = corelApp.OpenDocument(@"C:\path\to\your\image.cdr");

            // View the document
            corelApp.ActiveDocument.Activate();

            // Print the document
            corelApp.ActiveDocument.PrintOut();

            // Close the document
            doc.Close();

            // Close CorelDRAW application
            corelApp.Quit();
        }
    }
}

This example demonstrates how to open a CDR file, view it, and print it using CorelDRAW's COM objects in C#. Replace "C:\path\to\your\image.cdr" with the path to your CDR image file.

Please note that you may need to adjust the code depending on your specific requirements, such as handling error conditions and user interactions. Additionally, ensure that your application has the necessary permissions to access the CorelDRAW application and print documents.

Print CDF Images File Using CorelDRAW

• Open the CorelDRAW application.
• Navigate to File > Open.
• Select your CDR image file.
• Once opened, you can view and edit the image as needed.
• To print the image, go to File > Print.
• Configure the printing options (e.g., printer selection, paper size, orientation, etc.).
• Click Print to print the CDR image.

Choose the method that best suits your needs and resources. If you have CorelDRAW installed, using it directly is the most straightforward option. Otherwise, you can use CorelDRAW Viewer or third-party software for viewing and printing CDR images. If you require automation or integration with other systems, CorelDRAW Automation may be the most suitable option.