Can't select any tools (FH 11.0.2 @ SL 10.6.5)
Help! A month ago everything was fine, but now I can't select any tools from the tools panel, they always revert to pointer Shortcuts don't work either, all I can do is select stuff... I suspect it's...
View ArticleFreehand and Mac OS 10.7 - no workie?
Well it looks like Freehand will truly be dead if you update to the next Mac OS 10.7... No more support for Rosetta - no more PowerPC apps... Dang.
View ArticleCan someone send me the Freehand MX hot fix?
I'm trying to load the Freehand MX on my MacBook Pro laptop, OS X 10.6.8. I followed Kurt Lang's instructions to download the demo from Adobe's site, then replace the registration file with the hot...
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 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...
View Articlefreehand to press-ready PDF for plate output...
Hi, Through my image setter / plate maker consultant, I set up "virtual-like" print settings, to select when in the Adobe PDF print dialog box.The PPD is also selected from within this box, along with...
View ArticleI need to REinstall my freehand MX 11.0.2 to my IBOOK 10.3.3. The installer...
I need to REinstall my freehand MX 11.0.2 to my IBOOK 10.3.3. The installer cd does not accept my serial number. Why?
View Article.fh10 file won't open
I have a .fh10 file I am trying to open, and it won't open in CS6 Illustrator or InDesign. I don't have freehand, and it doesn't seem to be available through Creative Cloud (I am a creative cloud...
View ArticleAdobe, Why doesn't the download link for FreeHand work???!!!!!!
Adobe, Why doesn't the download link for FreeHand work???!!!!!!
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 ArticlePDF text garbled
Hello,I'm trying to find an answer as to why pdf files generated from Freehand (via Adobe PDF printer driver) don't include text that can be copied/exported etc.The text is visible, and can be selected...
View ArticleIs freehand 11 mx compatible with windows 8?
Is it compatible? Can I use win8 compatible mode or anything?
View ArticleMac OS 10.6.6 & Freehand MX
Anyone out there that can help me? I have MX installed but cannot upgrade to 11.0.1 or 11.0.2 on my Intell based Imac. I spent at least 12 hours on the phone with Adobe and their final evaluation was...
View ArticleFreehand unexpectedly quits
Hi, I'm using Freehand 11.0.1 and Mac 10.3.6. After choosing print from File menu, the page starting to print, but when i choose File-> New, Freehand display an error "Freehand quit unexpectedly"...
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 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 to Illustrator CS3
Im slowly making the shift to Illustrator CS3 from years of MX use. Im wondering if there is a link to a guide or maybe a forum that I can seek out useful information such as Hotkeys and shortcuts that...
View ArticleFile extension for FreeHand MX
I am trying to find the correct file name extension for a Freehand MX file.FreeHand 9 = .fh9 for example.
View ArticleHelp converting RGB Images to CMYK?
I am working with a CMYK Freehand design, and it includes a cut out image on top layer. The image is in RGB. When I export it, I am getting a colour shift on the transparent areas.Should I be working...
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