I Just Inherited Freehand files - Advice Solicited
I am now in charge of 20 years worth of FH files!My strong suit is InDesign, and I'm comfortable, but not advanced with Illustrator. (Haven't cared or needed to explore the Artboards introduced a few...
View ArticleLet's publish a book on why FreeHand is soooooo GOOD!
Hi All FreeHand Users,If we can all submit our work and explain why and how each piece of our work was done in a particular way,and why we choose to use FreeHand rather then Illustrator. Publish it...
View ArticleDefault font * AutoCAD-like Array in Freehand
Hi, I would like to ask a question on font. Is there a way to configure default font? For example, if I would like to make default font Georgia rather than need to chagne it every time, how to...
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Selection VS partial selection?
Hi, There are two buttons for selection. What is the difference between the black one and the white one? Bob
View ArticleWill you please solve my problem.
Dear,In Freehand MX the status and info bars are showing empty or look like a box, how can i set these bars.Please help me. With best regards,Adnan
View ArticlePlease bring back FreeHand!
I just want to start a post to get FreeHand back into development. I know it's unlikely but still want to express my displeasure. Also, if anyone has an alternative software they could recommend, that...
View ArticleWhen trying to reinstall Freehand FX off disk, it ignores my serial number
When trying to reinstall Freehand FX off my disk, nothing happens after I enter my serial number. Can anyone help?
View ArticleAldus Freehand 3.1 on Windows 7
I recently lost my old harddrive with Aldus Freehand 3.1. Now I have Windows 7 64 bit on a new computer. I have all the installation floppys for Freehand 3.1, my question is, how do I go about getting...
View ArticleChanges in line definition when converting from Freehand to jpeg format
When I change my maps into jpeg formats, the lines change.e.g. a dahed line may become dashes and dots, not as they were drawn. This has happened since I had a new hard disk in my iMac. Can anyone...
View Articlewhy i can't open freehand files in Windows which are created in Mac??
As i use Mac to operate freehand in my company. But when i open those files at home by using Windows freehand, i can't open them? Why?? Please help..thanks!
View ArticleRequest for sample freehand files
Dear Freehand Lovers, The team at LibreOffice are working on improving their library for the import of freehand files into LibreOffice Draw, which will also likely be used by open-source vector...
View ArticleAdobe, Why doesn't the download link for FreeHand work???!!!!!!
Adobe, Why doesn't the download link for FreeHand work???!!!!!!
View ArticleWhat version of Freehand will work on OSX Mountain Lion?
I am looking at switching from a powerbook to an iMac that is running OSX Mountain Lion, my version of Freehand is 11.0. What do I need to do to insure that when I receive my iMac that I can install...
View ArticleFreehand post script access has been denied
im using Freehand to create a post script file. Freehand is newly installed on an xp machine andwhen i try to print to the adobegenericpostsciptdriver i get "Could not complete your request becuase...
View ArticleShockwave file (.swf) not recognized
Hi thereI wonder if anyone can help me - I've created an animation in Freehand MX 11.02 (for Mac) and exported it as an .swf file. When I tried to import it into Power Point 2004 for Mac, the error...
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Missing font in all font menus?
I've only recently updated to OSX and Freehand MX (I've been using Freehand 8 and 9). Everything works okay, but one of my company's key fonts does not appear in the menu. ITC Franklin Gothic Book is...
View ArticleBatch conversion of old Freehand clipart files to AI or EPS?
I've found several threads about simply opening an old Freehand file into Illustrator, but I am looking for a utility that can convert the entire disk, or at least entire folders at one time. Looks...
View ArticleDoes Freehand run on mac with OS X Mavericks?
Hello, I was trying to find out if Freehand runs on the latest OS X Mavericks (10.9.x)? And what is the latest OS X version that does run Freehand?
View ArticleNo longer have a system that can run Freehand but have 1000's of old Freehand...
I had a graphic design business for 10 years and at the time found Freehand to be the best solution. Now I'm an InDesign convert but many of the old freehand files I wish I could open and convert to...
View ArticleWindows 7 - Freehand MX ??
Hello Friendly Freehanders.Any comments yet on running FH MX under Windows 7?I understand Windows XP can run in emulation mode in Win7 Professional version and wonder if that will be an option for...
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