Microsoft KB Archive/67952

Error 5383 When Importing Harvard Graphics File to PowerPoint PSS ID Number: Q67952 Article last modified on 10-29-1991 PSS database name: W_PowerPt

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Summary:

Files exported from Harvard Graphics through Draw Partner as meta files will cause the message “Error 5383” when you attempt to bring them into PowerPoint by choosing Paste From from the File menu.

More Information:

To successfully import a file from Harvard Graphics into PowerPoint, it must be exported from Harvard Graphics in the CGM (computer graphics metafile) format. To export in the CGM format, the Harvard Graphics VDI (virtual device interface) must be installed. Appendix D in the Harvard Graphics manual contains information on installing the VDI.

Draw Partner is a product from Software Publishing that can be used in conjunction with Harvard Graphics. It accepts “symbol” files from Harvard Graphics and can export “metafiles”. For more information on Harvard Graphics or Draw Partner, contact Software Publishing technical support at (415) 962-0191.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1991.