On 06/12/2010, at 10:50 AM, Bill Parker wrote:
> Peter, > > I have set up a database with 7 fields. Those fields correspond to elements > in PDFs I have (conference papers: authors, abstracts etc). I drag and drop > from PDF segment to field (Not Cut and Paste). I then see my data appear in > FM. I use Adobe because the text in the fields is in the font I set up, not > the PDF's fonts ( variable). If I use Preview I get what was in the PDF. > The FM database when built gets used ultimately on a website. > I know the problem you're talking about, and it's not restricted to PDFs. It also often happens to me when I drag and drop from a web page. The fix is to press Cmd-Z immediately after the drop, while the cursor is still in the field. The text will change to the default font of the field. Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Mob 0403 064 948 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
