Microsoft KB Archive/121339

PUB: Cannot Convert Pictures Error When Opening .PCD Files

= PUB: Cannot Convert Pictures Error When Opening .PCD Files =

Q121339
--- The information in this article applies to:

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

SYMPTOMS

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When you try to open .PCD (photo CD) files in Publisher, an error may occur that states:

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. OK

This error may occur even though the .PCD filter is properly installed on the system.

MORE INFORMATION

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There are two known .PCD file formats, one of which causes this error to occur. The .PCD files that contain Kodak Photo CD pictures sometimes contain a .PCD file that is an index file containing the list of .PCD files on the disk. This file is used by PCD players to locate the specific .PCD files on the CD. (PCD players are devices that, when connected to a television, show the .PCD pictures on the screen.)

If you attempt to open the index file using the .PCD filter that ships with Publisher, the above error occurs.

The necessary .PCD files and their locations follow:

\windows\msapps\grphflt\iffpcd.dll \windows\msapps\grphflt\pcdimp.flt \windows\system\pcdlib.dll

Confirm these files are present in the appropriate directories, and try importing one of the other .PCD files on the CD. If the other .PCD files import as expected, the filter is installed properly and the above described circumstances are probably the reason for the error.

Additional query words: mspub pub20 pub20a cd 24-bit photocd photo-cd 2.00a 3.00 pub3 limit version