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Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) is an open, platform-independent metafile format used for storing and exchanging two-dimensional graphics. It supports RGB color. CGM files can contain both vector graphics and bitmaps, but they usually contain one graphic type or the other — rarely both.
Corel DESIGNER supports CGM Version 1, CGM Version 3, and three CGM Version 4 profiles — ACGM, WebCGM, S1000D, and GREX. The CGM Version 4 profiles are subsets of the CGM standard; each profile contains some CGM features. Files of these profiles allow associating of non-graphical data with graphical elements, and are often referred to as "intelligent graphics." Below is a short description of the supported Version 4 profiles:
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ACGM (ActiveCGM) — supports hyperlinking of both vector graphics and bitmaps, zooming, panning, hotspots, and database links. It is very suitable for displaying 2D drawings on the Internet. |
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WebCGM (Versions 1.0, 2.0, and 2.1) — a binary file format that supports hyperlinks, document navigation, picture structuring and layers, as well as searching on WebCGM picture contents. It also supports Unicode and web fonts. The WebCGM profile is used widely in web electronic documents. |
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WebCGM S1000D Profile — a standard that specifies requirements for creating graphics that are compliant with S1000D. S1000D is an international, SGML/XML-based standard for creating and managing technical publications. It was originally developed by the Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Europe (ASD) for creating technical publications for military aircrafts. The standard has since been modified and is now supported by numerous industries for creating technical publications. |
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GREX (ATA GREXCHANGE) — very similar to WebCGM in its rules for graphical elements. Unlike WebCGM, this profile supports only Western encoding and some base fonts. Although it does not support URL links, it does support references that can be externally resolved. The GREX profile is widely used in the automotive, aerospace, and defence industries. |
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Choose CGM - Computer Graphics Metafile (*.cgm) from the list box next to the File name box. |
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Choose CGM - Computer Graphics Metafile from the Save as type list box. |
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In the CGM export dialog box, choose a version from the Export version list box. |
Importing a CGM file
Exporting a CGM file
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Corel DESIGNER can export version 1, 3, and 4 CGM and WebCGM 1.0 files. |
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