Activating an image object
I apparently was confused. Thanks to Richard and Art tho, not any more..:) Jon Harvey Manager, Desktop Documentation CambridgeSoft Corporation 100 CambridgePark Drive Cambridge, MA 02140 (617) 588-9354 -Original Message- From: Combs, Richard [mailto:richard.co...@polycom.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:44 AM To: Jon Harvey; framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Activating an image object Jon Harvey wrote: > I have an FM 9.0 in which I'm trying to import a *.png files as an > object. The image comes in as a white box with the file name in the > middle of it. If I activate it, the file opens in the Windows image > viewer, not in FM. I know that FM only shows previews of actual images; > however, I haven't seen any option in SnagIt (the tool I use) to save > the images with preview. I know that other people have encountered this > problem as well. What gives? As Art said, using OLE (File > Import > Object) is not a good idea. FM has a PNG filter, so it can import the file natively (File > Import > File). Is there some special reason why you're trying to import the files as objects, or is that just due to a bit of confusion? Also, you're a bit confused about FM's image handling. The "shows previews" bit applies strictly to Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files. Those files can be saved with a TIFF preview, and FM displays only that preview. Other graphics files, including PNG, don't have previews, and what you see in FM is the file. Richard Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 --
RE: Activating an image object
I apparently was confused. Thanks to Richard and Art tho, not any more..:) Jon Harvey Manager, Desktop Documentation CambridgeSoft Corporation 100 CambridgePark Drive Cambridge, MA 02140 (617) 588-9354 -Original Message- From: Combs, Richard [mailto:richard.co...@polycom.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:44 AM To: Jon Harvey; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Activating an image object Jon Harvey wrote: > I have an FM 9.0 in which I'm trying to import a *.png files as an > object. The image comes in as a white box with the file name in the > middle of it. If I activate it, the file opens in the Windows image > viewer, not in FM. I know that FM only shows previews of actual images; > however, I haven't seen any option in SnagIt (the tool I use) to save > the images with preview. I know that other people have encountered this > problem as well. What gives? As Art said, using OLE (File > Import > Object) is not a good idea. FM has a PNG filter, so it can import the file natively (File > Import > File). Is there some special reason why you're trying to import the files as objects, or is that just due to a bit of confusion? Also, you're a bit confused about FM's image handling. The "shows previews" bit applies strictly to Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files. Those files can be saved with a TIFF preview, and FM displays only that preview. Other graphics files, including PNG, don't have previews, and what you see in FM is the file. 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 arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Activating an image object
Importing simple graphics as objects isn't usually recommended because it uses Microsoft's OLE mechanism. OLE has a reputation for flakiness... such as totally breaking down when XP SP3 was installed (although the mechanism was working OK with FM9) and also requiring more system overhead. Without knowing the details, I'd suspect that there may be something wrong with your OLE setup. In any case, if you use the more routine method of importing the .png as a referenced graphic, does it show up OK? Art Art Campbell art.campbell at gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 3:48 PM, Jon Harvey wrote: > Everyone, > > > > I know this has been covered on this list before but I don't recall the > answers. Here goes: > > > > I have an FM 9.0 in which I'm trying to import a *.png files as an > object. The image comes in as a white box with the file name in the > middle of it. If I activate it, the file opens in the Windows image > viewer, not in FM. I know that FM only shows previews of actual images; > however, I haven't seen any option in SnagIt (the tool I use) to save > the images with preview. I know that other people have encountered this > problem as well. What gives? > > > > > > Jon Harvey > > Manager, Desktop & Enterprise Documentation > > CambridgeSoft Corporation > > 100 CambridgePark Drive > > Cambridge, MA 02140 > > (617) 588-9354 > > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campbell at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/art.campbell%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Activating an image object
Jon Harvey wrote: > I have an FM 9.0 in which I'm trying to import a *.png files as an > object. The image comes in as a white box with the file name in the > middle of it. If I activate it, the file opens in the Windows image > viewer, not in FM. I know that FM only shows previews of actual images; > however, I haven't seen any option in SnagIt (the tool I use) to save > the images with preview. I know that other people have encountered this > problem as well. What gives? As Art said, using OLE (File > Import > Object) is not a good idea. FM has a PNG filter, so it can import the file natively (File > Import > File). Is there some special reason why you're trying to import the files as objects, or is that just due to a bit of confusion? Also, you're a bit confused about FM's image handling. The "shows previews" bit applies strictly to Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files. Those files can be saved with a TIFF preview, and FM displays only that preview. Other graphics files, including PNG, don't have previews, and what you see in FM is the file. Richard Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 --
RE: Activating an image object
Jon Harvey wrote: > I have an FM 9.0 in which I'm trying to import a *.png files as an > object. The image comes in as a white box with the file name in the > middle of it. If I activate it, the file opens in the Windows image > viewer, not in FM. I know that FM only shows previews of actual images; > however, I haven't seen any option in SnagIt (the tool I use) to save > the images with preview. I know that other people have encountered this > problem as well. What gives? As Art said, using OLE (File > Import > Object) is not a good idea. FM has a PNG filter, so it can import the file natively (File > Import > File). Is there some special reason why you're trying to import the files as objects, or is that just due to a bit of confusion? Also, you're a bit confused about FM's image handling. The "shows previews" bit applies strictly to Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files. Those files can be saved with a TIFF preview, and FM displays only that preview. Other graphics files, including PNG, don't have previews, and what you see in FM is the file. 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 arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Activating an image object
Importing simple graphics as objects isn't usually recommended because it uses Microsoft's OLE mechanism. OLE has a reputation for flakiness... such as totally breaking down when XP SP3 was installed (although the mechanism was working OK with FM9) and also requiring more system overhead. Without knowing the details, I'd suspect that there may be something wrong with your OLE setup. In any case, if you use the more routine method of importing the .png as a referenced graphic, does it show up OK? Art Art Campbell art.campb...@gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 3:48 PM, Jon Harvey wrote: > Everyone, > > > > I know this has been covered on this list before but I don't recall the > answers. Here goes: > > > > I have an FM 9.0 in which I'm trying to import a *.png files as an > object. The image comes in as a white box with the file name in the > middle of it. If I activate it, the file opens in the Windows image > viewer, not in FM. I know that FM only shows previews of actual images; > however, I haven't seen any option in SnagIt (the tool I use) to save > the images with preview. I know that other people have encountered this > problem as well. What gives? > > > > > > Jon Harvey > > Manager, Desktop & Enterprise Documentation > > CambridgeSoft Corporation > > 100 CambridgePark Drive > > Cambridge, MA 02140 > > (617) 588-9354 > > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campb...@gmail.com. > > Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/art.campbell%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Activating an image object
Everyone, I know this has been covered on this list before but I don't recall the answers. Here goes: I have an FM 9.0 in which I'm trying to import a *.png files as an object. The image comes in as a white box with the file name in the middle of it. If I activate it, the file opens in the Windows image viewer, not in FM. I know that FM only shows previews of actual images; however, I haven't seen any option in SnagIt (the tool I use) to save the images with preview. I know that other people have encountered this problem as well. What gives? Jon Harvey Manager, Desktop & Enterprise Documentation CambridgeSoft Corporation 100 CambridgePark Drive Cambridge, MA 02140 (617) 588-9354 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Activating an image object
Everyone, I know this has been covered on this list before but I don't recall the answers. Here goes: I have an FM 9.0 in which I'm trying to import a *.png files as an object. The image comes in as a white box with the file name in the middle of it. If I activate it, the file opens in the Windows image viewer, not in FM. I know that FM only shows previews of actual images; however, I haven't seen any option in SnagIt (the tool I use) to save the images with preview. I know that other people have encountered this problem as well. What gives? Jon Harvey Manager, Desktop & Enterprise Documentation CambridgeSoft Corporation 100 CambridgePark Drive Cambridge, MA 02140 (617) 588-9354
