Microsoft KB Archive/97692

Publisher Can't Import Print Shop Deluxe for Windows

= Publisher Can't Import Print Shop Deluxe for Windows =

Q97692
-- The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Publisher for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.0a, 2.0, 2.0a - Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95, version 3.0 --

SUMMARY

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Microsoft Publisher cannot import CGM files exported by Broderbund Software's Print Shop Deluxe for Windows. Publisher will begin to import the file, and then stop, and display the following error message:

Can't convert pictures.

Publisher doesn't recognize the format of the picture you want to  add. Publisher has graphics converters that enable it to recognize most pictures' formats. Some of these converters may be missing. Run the Setup program again, and choose Custom Installation to  install converters for word processors and graphics. Press F1 now if you want more information on running Setup.

WORKAROUND

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Export the files from Print Shop Deluxe in another format such as EPS or PCX. Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Steps to Reproduce Problem --

1. Open or switch to Microsoft Publisher version 2.0 and start with a  blank page.

2. From the File menu, choose Import Picture.

3. From the list of Picture Names, select a CGM file that has been exported by Print Shop Deluxe for Windows.

Additional query words: Broder Bruder PrintShop mspub 1.00a 2.00 2.00a 3.00 pub3