Re: wmf files across platforms
Agreed: use EPS as it is cross platform. WMF and EMF are really for Windows. If the EPS files are created on a Mac in Illustrator, be sure to save them with a 8-bit color preview, not Pict preview. Pict preview is the default in Illustrator and is similar to WMF on Windows. (I don't know why Illustrator does not change this default.) David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified (since 1995) for ALL Print/Web Publishing software Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware, Enfocus, FileMaker Certified Apple Consultant Network member (since 1990) ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: wmf files across platforms
Hi, Agreed: use EPS as it is cross platform. WMF and EMF are really for Windows. On 8/7/06, Combs, Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac. WMF stands for Windows Metafile Format. I'm not a Mac user, but I believe WMF files are about as Mac-compatible as PIC files are Windows-compatible -- which is to say, not. :-) On the Windows machine, save them in a format that's not Windows-specific. I'd try AI, EPS, and PDF. T. STC-Connecticut Chapter Fall Kickoff Elis on Whitney, Hamden CT, September 30 6pm http://www.stc-ct.org ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
wmf files across platforms
Hi, Agreed: use EPS as it is cross platform. WMF and EMF are really for Windows. On 8/7/06, Combs, Richard wrote: > > elizfee at abacom.com wrote: > > > I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac. > > WMF stands for Windows Metafile Format. I'm not a Mac user, but I > believe WMF files are about as Mac-compatible as PIC files are > Windows-compatible -- which is to say, not. :-) > > On the Windows machine, save them in a format that's not > Windows-specific. I'd try AI, EPS, and PDF. T. STC-Connecticut Chapter Fall Kickoff "Elis on Whitney," Hamden CT, September 30 6pm http://www.stc-ct.org
Re: wmf files across platforms
At 12:39 -0400 7/8/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac. The files are imported by reference into a book of several chapters plus front matter and generated files. I am using a USB memory stick to transfer a folder containing the book file and associated files from my office PC to my home Mac in Structured Framemaker 7.0 (although this book is not structured). There are many imported graphics in the book, in the form of .wmf files. When I transfer a folder of these .wmf files from the PC to the Mac via the memory stick, Framemaker does not recognize these files. My Mac sees them as Illustrator files, but they are not changed to .ai files. They appear on the Mac with a .wmf icon (I think applied by Illustrator). When I direct Framemaker to the new path on the Mac, it cannot import the files. They work fine on the PC. Should I change the graphic format to something else Framemaker on the Mac can recognize? Has anyone dealt with a similar problem, and found as olution? Mac FrameMaker can import WMF files ok, although they are not necessarily a good choice of format. Make sure that the files have a '.wmf' extension so that the Mac knows what they are. When you import them, check 'Show All Files' in the Import Files dialog to see the files. The most likely cause of your difficulty is that *any* file going from PC to Mac (not just graphics files) lacks the signature data that Macs used to use to identify a file's type and creator. This will prevent such files from being listed in FrameMaker's Import File dialog unless you check 'Show All Files', because FrameMaker cannot recognise the file as something it can import without signature data. The method by which you transfer the files shouldn't make any difference, it's just an issue of different file systems. OS X now uses the file name extension as well, but of course FrameMaker knows nothing about OS X :-( -- Steve ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
wmf files across platforms
At 12:39 -0400 7/8/06, elizfee at abacom.com wrote: >I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac. The files are >imported by reference into a book of several chapters plus front matter and >generated files. I am using a USB memory stick to transfer a folder containing >the book file and associated files from my office PC to my home Mac in >Structured Framemaker 7.0 (although this book is not structured). There are >many imported graphics in the book, in the form of .wmf files. When I transfer >a folder of these .wmf files from the PC to the Mac via the memory stick, >Framemaker does not recognize these files. My Mac sees them as Illustrator >files, but they are not changed to .ai files. They appear on the Mac with a >.wmf icon (I think applied by Illustrator). When I direct Framemaker to the >new path on the Mac, it cannot import the files. They work fine on the PC. >Should I change the graphic format to something else Framemaker on the Mac can >recognize? Has anyone dealt with a similar problem, and found as olution? Mac FrameMaker can import WMF files ok, although they are not necessarily a good choice of format. Make sure that the files have a '.wmf' extension so that the Mac knows what they are. When you import them, check 'Show All Files' in the Import Files dialog to see the files. The most likely cause of your difficulty is that *any* file going from PC to Mac (not just graphics files) lacks the signature data that Macs used to use to identify a file's type and creator. This will prevent such files from being listed in FrameMaker's Import File dialog unless you check 'Show All Files', because FrameMaker cannot recognise the file as something it can import without signature data. The method by which you transfer the files shouldn't make any difference, it's just an issue of different file systems. OS X now uses the file name extension as well, but of course FrameMaker knows nothing about OS X :-( -- Steve
wmf files across platforms
I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac. The files are imported by reference into a book of several chapters plus front matter and generated files. I am using a USB memory stick to transfer a folder containing the book file and associated files from my office PC to my home Mac in Structured Framemaker 7.0 (although this book is not structured). There are many imported graphics in the book, in the form of .wmf files. When I transfer a folder of these .wmf files from the PC to the Mac via the memory stick, Framemaker does not recognize these files. My Mac sees them as Illustrator files, but they are not changed to .ai files. They appear on the Mac with a .wmf icon (I think applied by Illustrator). When I direct Framemaker to the new path on the Mac, it cannot import the files. They work fine on the PC. Should I change the graphic format to something else Framemaker on the Mac can recognize? Has anyone dealt with a similar problem, and found a solution? _ Envoyé via / Sent via Les Services Internet ABACOM inc. http://www.abacom.com/ Expéditeur / Sender: 20.137.52.231 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: wmf files across platforms
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac. WMF stands for Windows Metafile Format. I'm not a Mac user, but I believe WMF files are about as Mac-compatible as PIC files are Windows-compatible -- which is to say, not. :-) On the Windows machine, save them in a format that's not Windows-specific. I'd try AI, EPS, and PDF. HTH! Richard -- Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 -- ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: wmf files across platforms
At 12:39 -0400 7/8/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac. The files are imported by reference into a book of several chapters plus front matter and generated files. I am using a USB memory stick to transfer a folder containing the book file and associated files from my office PC to my home Mac in Structured Framemaker 7.0 (although this book is not structured). There are many imported graphics in the book, in the form of .wmf files. When I transfer a folder of these .wmf files from the PC to the Mac via the memory stick, Framemaker does not recognize these files. My Mac sees them as Illustrator files, but they are not changed to .ai files. They appear on the Mac with a .wmf icon (I think applied by Illustrator). When I direct Framemaker to the new path on the Mac, it cannot import the files. They work fine on the PC. Should I change the graphic format to something else Framemaker on the Mac can recognize? Has anyone dealt with a similar problem, and found as olution? Mac FrameMaker can import WMF files ok, although they are not necessarily a good choice of format. Make sure that the files have a '.wmf' extension so that the Mac knows what they are. When you import them, check 'Show All Files' in the Import Files dialog to see the files. The most likely cause of your difficulty is that *any* file going from PC to Mac (not just graphics files) lacks the signature data that Macs used to use to identify a file's type and creator. This will prevent such files from being listed in FrameMaker's Import File dialog unless you check 'Show All Files', because FrameMaker cannot recognise the file as something it can import without signature data. The method by which you transfer the files shouldn't make any difference, it's just an issue of different file systems. OS X now uses the file name extension as well, but of course FrameMaker knows nothing about OS X :-( -- Steve Rickaby WordMongers Ltd http://www.wordmongers.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
wmf files across platforms
I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac. The files are imported by reference into a book of several chapters plus front matter and generated files. I am using a USB memory stick to transfer a folder containing the book file and associated files from my office PC to my home Mac in Structured Framemaker 7.0 (although this book is not structured). There are many imported graphics in the book, in the form of .wmf files. When I transfer a folder of these .wmf files from the PC to the Mac via the memory stick, Framemaker does not recognize these files. My Mac sees them as Illustrator files, but they are not changed to .ai files. They appear on the Mac with a .wmf icon (I think applied by Illustrator). When I direct Framemaker to the new path on the Mac, it cannot import the files. They work fine on the PC. Should I change the graphic format to something else Framemaker on the Mac can recognize? Has anyone dealt with a similar problem, and found a solution? _ Envoy? via / Sent via Les Services Internet ABACOM inc. http://www.abacom.com/ Exp?diteur / Sender: 20.137.52.231
wmf files across platforms
elizfee at abacom.com wrote: > I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac. WMF stands for Windows Metafile Format. I'm not a Mac user, but I believe WMF files are about as Mac-compatible as PIC files are Windows-compatible -- which is to say, not. :-) On the Windows machine, save them in a format that's not Windows-specific. I'd try AI, EPS, and PDF. HTH! Richard -- Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 --
wmf files across platforms
At 12:39 -0400 7/8/06, elizfee at abacom.com wrote: >I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac. The files are >imported by reference into a book of several chapters plus front matter and >generated files. I am using a USB memory stick to transfer a folder containing >the book file and associated files from my office PC to my home Mac in >Structured Framemaker 7.0 (although this book is not structured). There are >many imported graphics in the book, in the form of .wmf files. When I transfer >a folder of these .wmf files from the PC to the Mac via the memory stick, >Framemaker does not recognize these files. My Mac sees them as Illustrator >files, but they are not changed to .ai files. They appear on the Mac with a >.wmf icon (I think applied by Illustrator). When I direct Framemaker to the >new path on the Mac, it cannot import the files. They work fine on the PC. >Should I change the graphic format to something else Framemaker on the Mac can >recognize? Has anyone dealt with a similar problem, and found as olution? Mac FrameMaker can import WMF files ok, although they are not necessarily a good choice of format. Make sure that the files have a '.wmf' extension so that the Mac knows what they are. When you import them, check 'Show All Files' in the Import Files dialog to see the files. The most likely cause of your difficulty is that *any* file going from PC to Mac (not just graphics files) lacks the signature data that Macs used to use to identify a file's type and creator. This will prevent such files from being listed in FrameMaker's Import File dialog unless you check 'Show All Files', because FrameMaker cannot recognise the file as something it can import without signature data. The method by which you transfer the files shouldn't make any difference, it's just an issue of different file systems. OS X now uses the file name extension as well, but of course FrameMaker knows nothing about OS X :-( -- Steve Rickaby WordMongers Ltd http://www.wordmongers.com
