In PP9 If I choose FILE>SAVE AS  it would automatically save as a CPT file and if I used the export icon it would be on the last file saved as either jpg /gif/tiff whatever.

In X4 it is always on jpg for either way to save. Is there a way I can configure it the way I want?  I have been through the TOOLS>OPTIONS folder several times but can't see anything there to do this.

I am designign web graphics and use CPT as the basic stored files, then save as a jpg/gif to try out in the web page - ie I save as Banner1.cpt, do some changes or try a different idea, save it as Banner2.cpt etc etc and when I have something I like I save as Banner2.jpg, using same number as cpt file - that way I can always see where the jpg came from.

This means I am constantly switching between two file formats, and the old PP9 way worked very well for me.

In PP9 If I choose FILE>SAVE AS  it would automatically save as a CPT file and if I used the export icon it would be on the last file saved as either jpg /gif/tiff whatever.

In X4 it is always on jpg for either way to save. Is there a way I can configure it the way I want?  I have been through the TOOLS>OPTIONS folder several times but can't see anything there to do this.

I am designign web graphics and use CPT as the basic stored files, then save as a jpg/gif to try out in the web page - ie I save as Banner1.cpt, do some changes or try a different idea, save it as Banner2.cpt etc etc and when I have something I like I save as Banner2.jpg, using same number as cpt file - that way I can always see where the jpg came from.

This means I am constantly switching between two file formats, and the old PP9 way worked very well for me.

 Thanks Paul - this forum is great!! I learnt PP9 all alone, am appreciating the help here tremendously.

Is there any chance of a service pack to fix things like that? or we'll have to hope that X5 has a default save to option and lets the export work separately - and yes, I know what you mean about accidentally saving to wrong format- but it's happening all the time in X4 because I was used to the old ways - I'll have to upgrade myself as well as the Corel!! 

Hi Rob,

My Way

How to avoid saving to a wrong format?

To avoid saving to a wrong format, I open one file only; the source CPT. ¹

When ready, I export to web ² (JPG, GIF or PNG), then test the output. If it needs modification, I duplicate the layer in the same CPT, modify, export ³ and test.

Why 'Duplicating Layers' and not 'Saving As'?

Sometimes the difference between a version and another is the location of one tiny layer. So I duplicate this layer, hide the old and export.

Also, this way you benefit from both Layers and Files; each for different purpose. See below.

When to 'Save As' another CPT?

When I need to start a new line of modifications, I save as CPT with an indicating name.

Conclusion

I use:

1. New CPTs for new lines (themes); with the theme as a file name.
2. New layers for versions in the same theme; with output file name as a layer name.

Back to the original post

I find both options below are better from what X4 and X3 do:

1. Saving as same type and location of the Opened file
2. Saving as same type and location of the Last saved as file

1. Actually the source file is usually a CDR file, and I tweak pixels in Corel PHOTO-PAINT (see this post about pixel view).
2. I meant export to a JPG, GIF… not the 'Export for Web' command.
3. You can export Selected.

Hi

I have always disliked this. And still some seems to like it this way. I like to have it the same way as you.