Microsoft KB Archive/65836

Problems Importing EPS Graphics in WinWord 1.0, 1.1 PSS ID Number: Q65836 Article last modified on 11-18-1993 PSS database name: APpsConV

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WINDOWS

Summary:

Problems have been reported with the EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) macro included with Microsoft Word for Windows versions 1.0 and 1.1. Word for Windows usually displays the image correctly, but problems occur when printing. These problems include, but are not limited to, the following:


 * Text is overwritten by the EPS graphic image in printouts.
 * The EPS graphic appears cut-off in printouts.
 * The remainder of the document following the EPS graphic does not print.
 * If the Cancel Button is pressed during the printing process, the ruler will display in points rather than what the default setting originally was.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Word for Windows versions 1.0 and 1.1. The first two problems have been corrected in Word for Windows 1.1a, but the third problem has not yet been corrected. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

More Information:

A true EPS file can contain a display section (containing a TIFF or WMF display image) and a print section (containing PostScript code). The EPS macro creates two files, which are different from the original EPS file. These files have the same filename as the original file but have different extensions, a .TIF extension and a .PS extension.

Workaround
If you are experiencing problems with the EPS macro, an easy workaround is to use the macro to create the TIFF file and use that file only. For example, after inserting the EPS file, turn on field codes and delete the field code that contains {print para…{include filename.PS}}. This will leave just the {IMPORT filename.TIF * mergeformat} field code. The TIFF file will print as displayed; therefore, the resolution will not be the same quality that the PostScript code would have generated.

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