Artwork can be opened in BE EmbroideryStudio in both vector and bitmap (raster) formats via Design Library. Samples of both file types are installed with BE EmbroideryStudio in the Pictures library as shown below.
The New from Selected command can also be used to open graphics files, including Corel CDR. With CDR, a new file is opened in BE EmbroideryStudio before switching to CorelDRAW Graphics.