Microsoft KB Archive/78479

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WD: Converting Graphics Between MacWord and DOSWord

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Q78479

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 3.0, 3.01, 3.02, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 6.0.1

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SYMPTOMS
Graphics links are not retained when you convert documents between any version of Word for the Macintosh and Word for MS-DOS via Rich Text Format (RTF), which is the optimal conversion format between the two.

WORKAROUND
Several third-party graphics conversion programs are available that allow conversion of graphics between the EPS, HPGL, PIC, PCX, and TIFF formats recognized by Word for MS-DOS, and the PICT or MacPaint formats recognized by Word for the Macintosh. You can use these utilities to convert a graphic to the format you want, which you can then transfer between the Macintosh and PC using Apple File Exchange or other similar means. Once you convert a graphic and transfer it to the other operating environment (Macintosh or MS-DOS), re-insert the graphic into the converted document.

Third-party workarounds include the following:

MacLinkPlus/PC or MacLinkPlus/Translators (Macintosh Based)
DataViz, Inc.

55 Corporate Drive

Trumbell, CT 06611

(203) 268-0030 Word for MS-DOS supported formats to Macintosh PICT:


 * Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM)
 * Lotus 1-2-3 (PIC)
 * PaintBrush (PCX)

Macintosh PICT to Word for MS-DOS supported format:


 * PaintBrush (PCX)

HiJaak (MS-DOS Based with Windows Based Version Pending)
Inset Systems

71 Commerce Drive

Brookfield, CT 06804

(203) 740-2400 Macintosh PICT to/from Word for DOS supported formats:

 HPGL (HGL) Lotus (PIC) Paintbrush (PCX)  Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) "*destination only" TIFF (TIF)

The Graphics Link Plus (MS-DOS Based)
Software

1661 Lincoln Blvd.


 * 101

Santa Monica, CA 90404

(213) 392-8441 Word for MS-DOS supported formats to/from MacPaint, which is internally recognized by Word for the Macintosh:


 * Paintbrush (PCX)
 * TIFF (TIF)
 * Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)

DoDot (Windows Based)
Halcyon Software

1590 La Pradero Drive

Campbell, CA 95008

(408) 378-9898 Word for MS-DOS supported formats to/from MacPaint format:


 * Paintbrush (PCX)
 * TIFF (TIF)
 * Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)
 * Lotus 1-2-3 (PIC)
 * HPGL (HGL)

PICTure This (Macintosh based)
FGM Software Inc.

1159 Silver Beech Rd.

Herndon, VA 20170

(703) 404-0503 Word for MS-DOS supported formats to/from PICT format:


 * Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)
 * Lotus (PIC)
 * Paintbrush (PCX)
 * TIFF (TIF)

MORE INFORMATION
Documents saved in RTF format in Word for the Macintosh and Word for MS-DOS do not retain links to graphic files. The Word for MS-DOS .G. graphics placeholders are converted as plain text, and links to graphics files must be reestablished using the Library Link Graphics command in Word for MS-DOS or the Copy and Paste functions in Word for the Macintosh.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

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