Microsoft KB Archive/69404

Word: Exporting EPS Graphics from Lotus Freelance Plus

PSS ID Number: Q69404 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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The following article describes the procedures for exporting an encapsulated PostScript (EPS) print file from Lotus Freelance Plus versions 3.00 and 3.01. Lotus Freelance Plus versions 2.00, 2.01, 3.00, and 3.01 also have the ability to export in EPS format; however, menu options and subsequent steps for exporting an EPS print file may differ slightly from the instructions below.

Note: Freelance Plus 3.00 creates EPS print files with a syntax error that violates Adobe’s EPS specifications and, as a result, may prevent Word from recognizing the file. This is not a problem with Word, but with the Lotus Freelance Plus 3.00 EPS writer.

To correct the syntax error, load the EPS file into Word as text and remove the first character on the first line (a % [percent symbol]), then save the file again as text. This will correct the problem and allow Word to successfully insert the image as a picture.

To export an EPS print file from Freelance Plus, do the following:

  In the Charts and Drawings module, select Print Options, and enter the following information:   In the Device field, press the SPACEBAR to view device options, and choose Apple LaserWriter. Note: Freelance Plus can have up to five output devices installed at once. If an option is not visible for the Apple LaserWriter, see the information on installing devices in the Freelance Plus Reference.   In the Read Options From field, choose “current settings” if composing an image that has not yet been saved to disk, or choose “saved file” if the current settings for the file have already been saved to disk.   In the Output Mode field, press the SPACEBAR to view output options, and choose “EPS file”.   In the File Path field, enter the desired destination of the EPS print file.   In the File Name field, enter the desired filename with an EPS file extension.   In the Overwrite field, choose Yes.   Press F10 or / (slash) when done to save settings and return to the Freelance Plus menu. </li></ol> </li>  Select Print, Go. </li></ol>

Freelance will now generate an EPS print file in the directory location specified.

EPS print files created by Lotus Freelance do not, by default, contain a TIFF display image; therefore, such an image will only print as part of a Word document if printing to a PostScript printer.

Support for Freelance Plus is the sole responsibility of Lotus Corporation. For more information or assistance with Freelance Plus, contact Lotus Product Support at (800) 223-1662 between 8:30 AM and 8:00 PM (EST). In Canada, call (416) 979-9412.

Reference(s):

“Lotus Freelance Plus Reference.” Version 3.01.

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