PUB: How to Use Corel Gallery with Microsoft Publisher 2.0
PUB: How to Use Corel Gallery with Microsoft Publisher 2.0
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------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this article applies to: - Microsoft Publisher for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a - Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95, version 3.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY ======= Corel Gallery is a CD-ROM clip-art package produced by Corel Corporation. It contains roughly 10,000 vector-based clip-art images in a proprietary (.BMF) graphics format. Because the Corel Gallery package uses its own proprietary graphic format, the only way to access its pictures is to go through the viewer software provided on the CD-ROM. MORE INFORMATION ================ There are three basic methods for getting Corel Gallery clip art into Microsoft Publisher: Method 1: Export from COREL Gallery to Another File Format ---------------------------------------------------------- 1. Run the Corel Gallery viewer. 2. Open the image you want in Corel Gallery and choose Export from the File menu. 3. For the best results, export the images to either a .WMF or .CGM format. When prompted, select to export text as Curves. NOTE: If exporting in .WMF format, make sure Include Placeable Header is selected. Method 2: Use OLE to Insert Corel Gallery Clip Art -------------------------------------------------- 1. Draw a picture frame on the page. 2. With the picture frame selected, choose Insert Object from the Insert Menu (Edit menu in Publisher 2.0). 3. In the Object Type list, select Corel Gallery Clipart, and then choose OK. This runs the Corel Gallery viewer. 4. Open the image you want in Corel Gallery. 5. Return to Publisher by choosing Exit And Return To Publisher from the File menu. Method 3: Use the Clipboard to Copy and Paste --------------------------------------------- 1. Run the Corel Gallery viewer. 2. Open the image you want in Corel Gallery and choose Copy from the Edit menu. 3. Switch to Publisher and choose Paste from the Edit menu. Corel gallery is manufactured by Corel Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability. Support for Corel Gallery is the sole responsibility of Corel Corporation. For more information concerning Corel Gallery, contact Corel Corporation at (613) 728-9790. Additional query words: 2.00 pub20 bmf grphflt convert export mspub 2.00a 3.00 pub3
