Error when making PS file
I am having problems converting FH MX files to Postscript files since I upgraded my PowerPC based Mac to a Duel-Core Intel Xeon Machine.I get error message sometimes with large multiple page documents...
View ArticleIllustrator CS3 trial
So I'm giving CS3 a try and as I've been told it opens FHMX documents. I've downloaded the trial, went to "file""open" and selected from the list "enable" "fh (Fh9 FH10 FH11)ETC and none of my FH...
View Articleimporting Hebrew text/font
I have been sent a PDF file with text that has been translated into a Hebrew font. I have downloaded the font but when I copy/paste into the freehand file, it says the font is not available (also does...
View ArticleFreehand File Format Specifications
Hi,Trying to locate file format specifications for Freehand 9, 10 and MX files. From what I've seen on the 'net, they weren't made availabe to the public by Macromedia.With Freehand considered "dead"...
View ArticleFreehand MX and Leopard
Have any of you out here had the opportunity to try Freehand MX on a beta of OSX Leopard by chance? I hope Leopard doesn't break it any more than Tiger did.. :-(
View ArticleHow can I view Color Separations in FreeHand MX
I need to be able to view color separations of FreeHand files. Is there any way possible to do this. Maybe using distiller or something...I don't know! Any help would be great. Is there a work around?...
View ArticleSerious Unexpected quit issue
Quick summary: I'm a Cartographer. We create our Map files in Freehand using FHMX. Take a look at a Map and you can see just how complex the files can get. 50K pieces of Text on average, 60-150 Styles...
View ArticleDegree symbol (option shift 8)
I've been struggling with a problem when outputting an Xpress file (containing an eps generated in FHMX) as a PDF. I was getting an error saying that there was a missing screen font - Symbol - even...
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Unable to change ruler units in Freehand MX
Hi, I am trying to change the ruler units from points to inches. I change the Custom1 setting to a new name and change the untis, click accept....it doesn't change. Uhhh what am I not getting?Thanks, Sg
View ArticleFreeHand MX quit unexpectedly everytime I try to print
Error message attached. Any solution for this? TIA~~~~~~~~~~~Error Message~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Date/Time: 2006-12-06 12:06:22.401 +0800OS Version: 10.4.8 (Build 8L127)Report Version: 4Command: FreeHand...
View ArticleFreehand MX Chinese Font
Hi!I am using freehand MX on my Mac.WHenever i tried to type in chinese, i can do it.But when i try to make it to PATH / OUTLINE,the words changes to some other *#U)($#&$)@#*($&.PLease...
View ArticleWhat are correct pdf settings for use with Freehand ?
Hi,I have rgb 46 55 84 in a tiff imported into freehand. Print the page to pdf and I see a grey item, not dk blue.It does this from FH9 or MX. Create the colour in FH and print to pdf a box filled with...
View ArticleFreehand MX. Exporting EPS file.
I hav tried several times to export FH MX files which are bigger than A4 format (210 x 297,5 mm). It is impossible. If I open a A3 EPS file it is cut to A4 size. It is pretty hard when yoy work on a...
View ArticleMonitor under Color Menegement setup - has no items
Hello. Someone maybe can tell in which circumstances in Freehand MX pc under Preferences> color management>setup>monitor the list is empty, although the color profiles are in the correct...
View Articleblend modes and semi-transparent gradients?
Hi all.I don't do a lot of print, so whenever I have the need I find myself a little disoriented in my design approach. I know AI has blend modes, does FH have any sort of blend mode ability?I also...
View ArticleFreehand fanatic - AI postscript fills and clipping mask
FH will always be my primary illustration program (started with 3.1) but i am now learning the horror that is AI.2 simple questions that i would like to ask other FH users that also know a little about...
View ArticleJust downloaded FreehandMX on snow leopard - why won't it open?
After much too-ing and fro-ing with Adobe tech, cust service and sales, I've been told the only way to get freehand mx on my new imac (snow leopard) is to download the free trial version and after 30...
View ArticleFreehand MX Installation Issue
Im using a Mac OS X Version 10.6.8. After its recent crash the freehand MX which I had previously installed was not working.It states that i have successfully installed it but when i tried to launch...
View ArticleWhite space around image after printing
I have been using Freehand for awhile to make maps, but am certainly still a novice. I have solved most problems, but there is a pressing one that I can't seem to figure out. After "converting to...
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