Index: abi/user/wp/help/en-US//faq.html =================================================================== RCS file: /cvsroot/abi/user/wp/help/en-US/faq.html,v retrieving revision 1.11 diff -u -r1.11 faq.html --- abi/user/wp/help/en-US//faq.html 2001/02/17 13:49:08 1.11 +++ abi/user/wp/help/en-US//faq.html 2001/07/22 06:00:46 @@ -4,9 +4,17 @@ -AbiWord -- Columns +AbiWord -- Frequently Asked Questions + + + @@ -76,6 +84,8 @@ get an error about missing MSVCRT.DLL.
  • How do I use True Type fonts for AbiWord on Linux? +
  • I get an error message "AbiWord could not + load [-*-Times New Roman-regular-r-*-*-*-0-*-*-*-*-*-*]"
  • How do I enable VI and Emacs key bindings in AbiWord?
  • What features are planned for future versions of Abiword?
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  • My imported Microsoft Word(TM) document has some formating errors. Whats wrong?
  • Now that StarOffice is going to be GPLed, how does that affect you?
  • Is it possible to import KWord documents?
    • +
  • Is it possible to compile AbiWord on Windows?
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    The AbiSource solution is to keep a copy of scalable Type 1 fonts locally, Therefore, AbiWord can use only Type 1 fonts. +

    I get an error message "AbiWord could not + load [-*-Times New Roman-regular-r-*-*-*-0-*-*-*-*-*-*]" +

    If you recieve the message "AbiWord could not load the following + font or fontset from the X Window System display server, [-*-Times New + Roman-regular-r-*-*-*-0-*-*-*-*-*-*]" or something similar try the + following, add the line load "type1" to your /etc/X11/XF86Config + or XF86Config-4 file.You will need to do this as root. +

    You may also want to try the following command if you still have problems +
    + /usr/sbin/chkfontpath -q -a /usr/share/abisuite/fonts. Again, + you will need to do this as root.

    How do I enable vi and Emacs key bindings in AbiWord?
    For the hardcore computer geeks out there, AbiWord is built with the @@ -266,8 +288,13 @@ For a more complete view, see our     roadmap.

    Abiword has crashed! What can I do?
    - If you are using the Linux version, then it will have automatically made a backup of your file prior to crashing. To use the backup, - open another Abiword, and open the back file. Please also submit details of your crash on the     AbiSource site. + If you are using the Linux version, then it will have automatically made a backup of your + file prior to crashing. To use the backup, open another Abiword, and open the back file. Please + also submit details of your crash to + Bugzilla. Be sure to follow the + Bug Writing Guidelines, at the very least, tell us what you were last doing when AbiWord crashed, + and, after you file the bug, attach an AbiWord document we can use to reproduce the crash if applicable. +

    My imported Microsoft Word(TM) document has some formating errors. Whats wrong?
    We try very hard to make our import filters perfect, but they can sometimes make errors, as this type of document is remarkably difficult to import flawlessly. @@ -281,6 +308,11 @@

    Is it possible to import KWord documents?
    Not yet. This is planned for a future release. We hope to use a file format compatable with Abiword, KWord and StarWord.

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    Is it possible to compile AbiWord on Windows?
    + Yes. If you want to try out the latest and greatest features or bug fixes the devolopers are working on, or would like to + help with AbiWord for Windows development, compiling on Windows is possible. You must have Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0 or + greater and the Cygwin Tools. For detailed instructions see the + Building AbiWord on Windows HOWTO. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully.

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