Macromedia Freehand MX Activation Problem
Dear Team, I have a problem when activating macromedia mx serial number"Unable to connect to the internet" In fact im connected to the Internet need help
View ArticleSpot Pantone to CMYK processed with ease?
Hi,I am placing a series of graphic art samples that consist of Pantone spot colors into what will be a CMYK (processed color) document for a presentation.How can I convert all the samples that are...
View ArticleIs FH10 this bad or do I have a bad copy?
I have been a dedicated user of freehand since 3.1 and 9 has served me well on the OS 9's platform. last year I upgraded to OS10 and FH10.4.9. What a nightmare! I can't togle snap to grid or snap to...
View ArticleFH11 to Illustrator conversion: errors?!
I have a large project, originally created in FH11, which has finished review and needs lots and lots of modifications. I need to do these modifications in Illustrator. However, I have not found a...
View ArticleFreeHand And Illustrator!
I just did a followup interview with both Mordy Golding and Adobe. I hope to have it posted on my blog sometime this weekend. I think all FreeHand users will be relieved to read some of the answers to...
View ArticlePlug-ins factor into crossgrade to AI CS3
Yes, you can crossgrade to AI CS3 from FH9, 10 or MX for $199 US.However, when planning a switch, make sure you also include the price of theton of third party plug-ins you'll need to buy to get close...
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 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 ArticleFreehand won't fully launch in OSX 10.6.8
I'm trying to install Freehand on a Mac running 10.6.8. Yes, I have downloaded and installed (placed) the MXa Registration file provided by Adobe. The program does launch, but only a couple of palettes...
View ArticleFHmx toolbar missing
We do not have access to the main toolbar on our Mac Intel 10.4.10 based machine for Freehand 11.0.2. Our other machine is a generic Mac and does not have this problem. We have tried the fixits listed...
View ArticleDash lines causing weird PDF
Hi, I have this FREEHAND MX file which uses the font DAX (converted to paths). There is a dashed line in the layout.After exporting the file as MACINTOSH EPS, I have distilled it on ADOBE DISTILLER...
View Articlecould not complete your request because an unknown command was encountered
So I'm working on a file, I close it, then I can't re-open it. Bizarrely, the same file WILL open on another PC OK. (a puny IBM ThinkPad)This is deeply frustrating as it's a file I've been working on...
View ArticleRemove All Overprints
Maybe I'm missing something very obvious, but I can't seem to find a way to remove all overprints in a document. Is there a way?We received a very complex multi-page layout from a customer, and either...
View ArticleFreeHand installation - New activation procedures
Take note that are new activation procedures for Macromedia software installation. “When trying to activate your Creative Suite 2, Acrobat 7, or Macromedia products you may receive an error that the...
View ArticleVector Dimensions
Hi Guys,If someone could help me with my problem I would be so grateful!I am using Macromedia Freehand to convert bitmap images into vector images to make t-shirts. I follow the same process every...
View ArticleObject fill problems
Hi everybody!I have a problem with object fills, when I try to get special fill (eg. textured or custom), it puts only small 'C-letters' on object. The preview of texture shows right on the properties...
View ArticleUnable 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 ArticleAlternative to our dying Freehand... and monopolistic Illustrator
Finally some other vector application has multipage like Freehand. Well... it's more similar to InDesign multipage, but nevertheless it is a step forward. Although Xara Xtreme is fine piece of software...
View ArticleDragged objects shift when releasing mouse
When dragging objects in FH they shift when I release my mouse (using pointer tool). Why is that?
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