Microsoft KB Archive/79742

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Limitations on Field Code Conversions from WinWord Version 2.0

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Q79742

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c

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SUMMARY
Aldus PageMaker version 4.0 can import or &quot;place&quot; Word version 1.x document files. However, PageMaker 4.0, as purchased, is not initially able to import Word version 2.0 documents or documents that have been saved from Word 2.0 in Rich Text Format (RTF), or Word 1.x format. If you do choose to place a Word for Windows 2.0 document in PageMaker 4.0, an error dialog containing the message &quot;Do not know how to place &quot; will be received.

As of March 1, 1992, updated Word for Windows 1.x and 2.0 converters are available from Aldus as part of the PageMaker 4.0 for Windows Filter/Driver Pack. The Filter/Driver Packs 4 or 5 which each contain these converters can be obtained from the Aldus forum on CompuServe, or by contacting Aldus Customer Service at (206)628-2320.

Immediate Workarounds:

Method 1
If Word for Windows 1.x is still installed on the system, you can import Word for Windows 2.0 files into Word for Windows 1.x, and re-save the files before attempting to import them into PageMaker.


 * 1) In Word for Windows 2.0, choose Save As from the File menu.
 * 2) Type a new filename for the document so you don't overwrite the original Word for Windows 2.0 document.
 * 3) From the Save File As Type list box, choose &quot;Word for Windows 1&quot;.
 * 4) Choose OK to save the file in the Word for Windows 1.x format.
 * 5) Start Word for Windows 1.x and open the newly saved Word for Windows 1.x file (File Open).
 * 6) Save the file in the &quot;Normal&quot; file format with the File Save command.

The file can now be opened into Aldus PageMaker 4.0 for Windows.

Method 2
If you installed the Word for MS-DOS or WordPerfect 5.1 converters during Word 2.0 Setup, you can save a copy of your Word for Windows 2.0 document in Word for MS-DOS or WordPerfect 5.1 file format.


 * 1) In Word for Windows 2.0, choose Save As from the File menu.
 * 2) Type a new filename for the file so you don't overwrite the original Word for Windows 2.0 document.
 * 3) From the Save File As Type list box, choose &quot;Word for MS-DOS&quot; or &quot;WordPerfect 5.1&quot;.
 * 4) Choose OK to save the document in the format you have chosen.

The file can now be opened into Aldus PageMaker 4.0 for Windows.

MORE INFORMATION
To check which import filters are installed in PageMaker, do one of the following:


 * Double-click the Aldus Setup icon, and choose ALDUS.INI from the View menu.

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 * Open the ALDUS.INI file into Windows Notepad (the ALDUS.INI path is C:\ALDUS\USENGLSH\ALDUS.INI).

Search for the section heading titled [AldusImports]. The installed import filters will be listed below this heading.

Reference(s):

Aldus PageMaker desktop publishing: (206) 622-5500

Aldus technical support: (206) 628-2040

&quot;Aldus PageMaker Reference,&quot; version 4.0, pages 176, 228-234

Additional query words: 1.00 1.10 1.10a 2.00a 2.00a-CD 2.00b 2.00c 4.00 textconv multimat

Keywords : kbconversion

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