OSX 10.5.7 and Freehand
Hello everybody, who updated to 10.5.7? Is FreeHand still alive with this update ?
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...
View ArticleFreeHand Out of Memory Error
Any way to solve FreeHand's out of memory error? When I tried and do anything complex, FH screams there's not enough memory and it can't complete the task. Mac OSX 10.6.4. iMac Intel with 4 GB memory....
View ArticleExporting to PDF from Freehand error
Hi, I have been trying to export a freehand presentation to a PDF file, i have tried to do a simple export aswell as printing to PDF, in both cases the resulting PDF file becomes disconfigured with...
View ArticleEasy fix for export/print problem with Freehand under Win7/Vista
For all of those who encountered a dreaded error 'read or write access denied' with Freehand printing or exporting to EPS/PDF under Windows 7 or Vista, there may be an easy fix. Conditions: Freehand...
View ArticleNews Links to Antitrust Suit against Adobe
For those who are interested, [edited by host], here's a re-post of some links to outside news sources regarding Free Freehand's antitrust lawsuit against Adobe:...
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 ArticleFreehand MX on Windows 7-64 with multiple user profiles
We have recently replaced a WinXP computer with a Win7-64 machine, and the machine has multiple user profiles (one for the day shift person and one for the evening shift person). I was able to transfer...
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 ArticleColor Seperations....Post script Printer?
When I try to print off multiple colors the SEPERATIONS option is greyed out in the print window. I need to print off each color seperatly and on seperate pages. Do I need a post script printer to...
View ArticleThumbnails Freehand MX
In Windows 7 64 bit Freehand MX (11.0.2) installation by default does not display thumbnail in windows explorer thumbnail view. Is there a way to fix it?
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 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 ArticleOld fh7 files not valid Freehand documents
Does anyone know why some of my old FH7 files cannot open in either of versions 7, 9 or 11?The error message tells me that they are not valid Freehand documents.I already have at least a dozen of...
View ArticleFreehand to excel?
I have pages of info in a freehand doc and need to pass on raw text to translators. Is there a way of converting/exporting to an excel word or even textedit kind of file? Thanks a
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 ArticleWill Freehand 5 or any Freehand run on Windows 7, 64 bit OS?
Will Freehand 5 or any Freehand program run on Windows 7, 64 bit OS?
View ArticleHow to create a PS file out of Freehand MX?
I am new to these forums, and wonder if anyone can help clarify a question:How to create a PS file with fonts embedded, out of Freehand MX?I am very late in making the transition to OSX /Freehand MX /...
View ArticleWhy aren't URL links showing up in pdf written from freehand MX?
I selected the text I wanted to apply the URL to. Pulled down the Navigation menu, typed in the URL address, hit tab and the selected type appeared in the Substring text box. I then chose Get URL under...
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...
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