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How to import EPS file?
How can I import an EPS file, into Word 2002, Windows XP?
When I try, using Insert - Picture - From File, then choose the file, it shows nothing on the screen, no text, no picture. If I click on the area, it does show a box, but there is no picture or text in the box. I've tried importing different EPS files and get the same problem. Is there a way to tell if the import filters (or whatever it uses) are installed correctly? I have done the instructions in KnowledgeBase article 290362, to Install a non-installed Graphics Filter, but I can't tell if it did anything, if it actually installed the converters/filters correctly. (Change Programs-Add Features-Converters-Graphic Filters) Can an expert help me insert/import an eps file? Thank you, Bill |
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How to import EPS file?
You must have a PostScript printer set as the active printer in order to see
the EPS graphics. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Bill-Hayward" wrote in message news How can I import an EPS file, into Word 2002, Windows XP? When I try, using Insert - Picture - From File, then choose the file, it shows nothing on the screen, no text, no picture. If I click on the area, it does show a box, but there is no picture or text in the box. I've tried importing different EPS files and get the same problem. Is there a way to tell if the import filters (or whatever it uses) are installed correctly? I have done the instructions in KnowledgeBase article 290362, to Install a non-installed Graphics Filter, but I can't tell if it did anything, if it actually installed the converters/filters correctly. (Change Programs-Add Features-Converters-Graphic Filters) Can an expert help me insert/import an eps file? Thank you, Bill |
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How to import EPS file?
Hi Suzanne,
FWIW, that hasn't been needed or a couple of versions, although the print results may be better with a Postscript printer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290362/en-us?FR=1 =========== "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... You must have a PostScript printer set as the active printer in order to see the EPS graphics. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill -- Bob Buckland ?:-) MS Office System Products MVP *Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends* |
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How to import EPS file?
Hi Bill,
How EPS graphics behave when imported into Word can depend on - your settings for viewing pictures, - the version of the EPS Import filter (EPSImp32.flt) that is installed (or if it's installed), - or what app generated the EPS graphic and the Postscript language level it used. In Tools=Options=View turn off 'Picture Placeholders' In Tools=Options=General turn on 'Confirm Conversions on open' and then use File=Open on a non Word document (you can cancel when you get the confirmation dialog). Doing that will sometimes cause Word to reread the installed filters folder. How were the EPS files generated. ============== "Bill-Hayward" wrote in message news How can I import an EPS file, into Word 2002, Windows XP? When I try, using Insert - Picture - From File, then choose the file, it shows nothing on the screen, no text, no picture. If I click on the area, it does show a box, but there is no picture or text in the box. I've tried importing different EPS files and get the same problem. Is there a way to tell if the import filters (or whatever it uses) are installed correctly? I have done the instructions in KnowledgeBase article 290362, to Install a non-installed Graphics Filter, but I can't tell if it did anything, if it actually installed the converters/filters correctly. (Change Programs-Add Features-Converters-Graphic Filters) Can an expert help me insert/import an eps file? Thank you, Bill -- Bob Buckland ?:-) MS Office System Products MVP *Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends* |
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How to import EPS file?
I'm not sure why I keep forgetting that. Was it perhaps true under Windows
2000 but not XP? Because I have strong memories, as recently as 2004 or 2005, of EPS graphics that were quite invisible in Word unless I set a PS printer as active. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Bob Buckland ?:-)" 75214.226(At Beautiful Downtown)compuserve.com wrote in message ... Hi Suzanne, FWIW, that hasn't been needed or a couple of versions, although the print results may be better with a Postscript printer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290362/en-us?FR=1 =========== "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... You must have a PostScript printer set as the active printer in order to see the EPS graphics. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill -- Bob Buckland ?:-) MS Office System Products MVP *Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends* |
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How to import EPS file?
Does the EPS file have a display image included? I thought EPS files needed
a low level bitmap included in order to display the graphic in Word? -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org Bob Buckland ?:-) wrote: Hi Bill, How EPS graphics behave when imported into Word can depend on - your settings for viewing pictures, - the version of the EPS Import filter (EPSImp32.flt) that is installed (or if it's installed), - or what app generated the EPS graphic and the Postscript language level it used. In Tools=Options=View turn off 'Picture Placeholders' In Tools=Options=General turn on 'Confirm Conversions on open' and then use File=Open on a non Word document (you can cancel when you get the confirmation dialog). Doing that will sometimes cause Word to reread the installed filters folder. How were the EPS files generated. ============== "Bill-Hayward" wrote in message news How can I import an EPS file, into Word 2002, Windows XP? When I try, using Insert - Picture - From File, then choose the file, it shows nothing on the screen, no text, no picture. If I click on the area, it does show a box, but there is no picture or text in the box. I've tried importing different EPS files and get the same problem. Is there a way to tell if the import filters (or whatever it uses) are installed correctly? I have done the instructions in KnowledgeBase article 290362, to Install a non-installed Graphics Filter, but I can't tell if it did anything, if it actually installed the converters/filters correctly. (Change Programs-Add Features-Converters-Graphic Filters) Can an expert help me insert/import an eps file? Thank you, Bill |
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How to import EPS file?
Hi Graham,
That was the basic change that was made in the EPS filter. The newer one renders a graphic in Word by reading the EPS information and ignores the preview. The older one showed the preview and, if using a non-postscript printer also used the thumbnail for printing. When MS purchased the Visio product and added it to Office it was hoped that since they now had their EPS filter (and other graphics filters that Office didn't have) that those would be incorporated into Office, but it didn't happen. ================ "Graham Mayor" wrote in message ... Does the EPS file have a display image included? I thought EPS files needed a low level bitmap included in order to display the graphic in Word? -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP -- Bob Buckland ?:-) MS Office System Products MVP *Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends* |
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How to import EPS file?
Hi Suzanne,
The behavior should be the same in both Windows versions as far as onscreen viewing, depending on which EPS filter was invoked, but having a postscript printer selected could also make a difference. ================ "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... I'm not sure why I keep forgetting that. Was it perhaps true under Windows 2000 but not XP? Because I have strong memories, as recently as 2004 or 2005, of EPS graphics that were quite invisible in Word unless I set a PS printer as active. Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) -- Bob Buckland ?:-) MS Office System Products MVP *Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends* |
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How to import EPS file?
OK Thanks for the clarification.
-- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org Bob Buckland ?:-) wrote: Hi Graham, That was the basic change that was made in the EPS filter. The newer one renders a graphic in Word by reading the EPS information and ignores the preview. The older one showed the preview and, if using a non-postscript printer also used the thumbnail for printing. When MS purchased the Visio product and added it to Office it was hoped that since they now had their EPS filter (and other graphics filters that Office didn't have) that those would be incorporated into Office, but it didn't happen. ================ "Graham Mayor" wrote in message ... Does the EPS file have a display image included? I thought EPS files needed a low level bitmap included in order to display the graphic in Word? -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP |
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How to import EPS file?
Bob,
Thanks for the help. I did your steps; "Picture placeholders" was already unclicked and "Confirm Conversions" was already clicked on. I tried to "open" a PDF document (within word) It gave the "convert file" question. It still does the same thing, it doesn't import, I can't see the file on the screen and it prints nothing, (an empty area, where the graphic should be) when I try to import an eps file. I have about 8 different eps logos, and 2 of them will show on screen and print, but all others don't. I don't know how they were created, with what program they were created. (or Mac or Windows) However, they all work correctly when inserted into PageMaker. Do you have any additional ideas on troubleshooting; How to insert an EPS file into Word? (Word 2002/Windows XP) My file "EPSImp32.flt" is 692K, dated Oct 25, 2000, version 2000.10.25.0 Do you know what's the correct/best version or date? I thought I'd try changing the printer, just to test it, from Suzanne's suggestion. Question: How do you set an active printer? Is that referring to the default printer in Windows? Or is it a Word thing? Under Page Setup, there is no printer option. Thank you, Bill ---------------------- "Bob Buckland ?:-)" wrote: How EPS graphics behave when imported into Word can depend on - your settings for viewing pictures, - the version of the EPS Import filter (EPSImp32.flt) that is installed (or if it's installed), - or what app generated the EPS graphic and the Postscript language level it used. In Tools=Options=View turn off 'Picture Placeholders' In Tools=Options=General turn on 'Confirm Conversions on open' and then use File=Open on a non Word document (you can cancel when you get the confirmation dialog). Doing that will sometimes cause Word to reread the installed filters folder. How were the EPS files generated. -------------------- That was the basic change that was made in the EPS filter. The newer one renders a graphic in Word by reading the EPS information and ignores the preview. The older one showed the preview and, if using a non-postscript printer also used the thumbnail for printing. ----------- You must have a PostScript printer set as the active printer in order to see the EPS graphics. |
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How to import EPS file?
Use Insert | Picture | From File.
-- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Bill-Hayward" wrote in message ... Bob, Thanks for the help. I did your steps; "Picture placeholders" was already unclicked and "Confirm Conversions" was already clicked on. I tried to "open" a PDF document (within word) It gave the "convert file" question. It still does the same thing, it doesn't import, I can't see the file on the screen and it prints nothing, (an empty area, where the graphic should be) when I try to import an eps file. I have about 8 different eps logos, and 2 of them will show on screen and print, but all others don't. I don't know how they were created, with what program they were created. (or Mac or Windows) However, they all work correctly when inserted into PageMaker. Do you have any additional ideas on troubleshooting; How to insert an EPS file into Word? (Word 2002/Windows XP) My file "EPSImp32.flt" is 692K, dated Oct 25, 2000, version 2000.10.25.0 Do you know what's the correct/best version or date? I thought I'd try changing the printer, just to test it, from Suzanne's suggestion. Question: How do you set an active printer? Is that referring to the default printer in Windows? Or is it a Word thing? Under Page Setup, there is no printer option. Thank you, Bill ---------------------- "Bob Buckland ?:-)" wrote: How EPS graphics behave when imported into Word can depend on - your settings for viewing pictures, - the version of the EPS Import filter (EPSImp32.flt) that is installed (or if it's installed), - or what app generated the EPS graphic and the Postscript language level it used. In Tools=Options=View turn off 'Picture Placeholders' In Tools=Options=General turn on 'Confirm Conversions on open' and then use File=Open on a non Word document (you can cancel when you get the confirmation dialog). Doing that will sometimes cause Word to reread the installed filters folder. How were the EPS files generated. -------------------- That was the basic change that was made in the EPS filter. The newer one renders a graphic in Word by reading the EPS information and ignores the preview. The older one showed the preview and, if using a non-postscript printer also used the thumbnail for printing. ----------- You must have a PostScript printer set as the active printer in order to see the EPS graphics. |
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How to import EPS file?
Hi Bill,
In the Microsoft Office XP choice in Add/Remove Programs in the Windows control panel if you look at the feature installation tree under Shared Features are the additional graphics filters all installed? The version of the EPSimp32.flt is from Office 2000, which could produce the behavior you're seeing so switching to a different printer in Word (File=Print=Close) could help. You can use the converters from the consolidated Office Converter Pack (OConvPk.exe) from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/212265/en-us?FR=1 The EPSimp32.FLT filter in that pack is 418K, 06Aug03, version 2003.1100.5531.0, although you should have an updated version of the EPS filter if you have installed Office XP Service Pack 3. http://update.microsoft.com Do you have a web page where you can provide a link to your EPS graphics, either individually or in a .zip file? Depending on the source and settings for Postscript language in the app that created them that can be a separate factor. Basically, EPS is not a MS format and has not really been one of their 'chosen ones' for suggested graphics formats. =============== "Bill-Hayward" wrote in message ... Bob, Thanks for the help. I did your steps; "Picture placeholders" was already unclicked and "Confirm Conversions" was already clicked on. I tried to "open" a PDF document (within word) It gave the "convert file" question. It still does the same thing, it doesn't import, I can't see the file on the screen and it prints nothing, (an empty area, where the graphic should be) when I try to import an eps file. I have about 8 different eps logos, and 2 of them will show on screen and print, but all others don't. I don't know how they were created, with what program they were created. (or Mac or Windows) However, they all work correctly when inserted into PageMaker. Do you have any additional ideas on troubleshooting; How to insert an EPS file into Word? (Word 2002/Windows XP) My file "EPSImp32.flt" is 692K, dated Oct 25, 2000, version 2000.10.25.0 Do you know what's the correct/best version or date? I thought I'd try changing the printer, just to test it, from Suzanne's suggestion. Question: How do you set an active printer? Is that referring to the default printer in Windows? Or is it a Word thing? Under Page Setup, there is no printer option. Thank you, Bill -- Bob Buckland ?:-) MS Office System Products MVP *Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends* |
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How to import EPS file?
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wrote in news How can I import an EPS file, into Word 2002, Windows XP? When I try, using Insert - Picture - From File, then choose the file, it shows nothing on the screen, no text, no picture. If I click on the area, it does show a box, but there is no picture or text in the box. I've tried importing different EPS files and get the same problem. Is there a way to tell if the import filters (or whatever it uses) are installed correctly? I have done the instructions in KnowledgeBase article 290362, to Install a non-installed Graphics Filter, but I can't tell if it did anything, if it actually installed the converters/filters correctly. (Change Programs-Add Features-Converters-Graphic Filters) Can an expert help me insert/import an eps file? Thank you, Bill The excellent Freeware graphics software; "Ifranview" opens EPS files. http://www.irfanview.com/ |
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How to import EPS file?
Hi Bob,
Thanks for helping me with this. filters installed? Yes, most are. Installed a tiff, eps, bmp, pct, pict, gif not installed; cdr, wpg After installing the Office Converter Pack, my file EPSimp32.FLT is 2003.1100.5516.0, slightly different from yours. But I'm still having the same problem. provide a link to your EPS graphics I could email you two of my EPS logos, if you'd be willing to try the insert picture. Send me an email at my throwaway account, if you'd like; tree_farmer15 at yahoo Thanks, Bill "Bob Buckland ?:-)" wrote: Hi Bill, In the Microsoft Office XP choice in Add/Remove Programs in the Windows control panel if you look at the feature installation tree under Shared Features are the additional graphics filters all installed? The version of the EPSimp32.flt is from Office 2000, which could produce the behavior you're seeing so switching to a different printer in Word (File=Print=Close) could help. You can use the converters from the consolidated Office Converter Pack (OConvPk.exe) from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/212265/en-us?FR=1 The EPSimp32.FLT filter in that pack is 418K, 06Aug03, version 2003.1100.5531.0, although you should have an updated version of the EPS filter if you have installed Office XP Service Pack 3. http://update.microsoft.com Do you have a web page where you can provide a link to your EPS graphics, either individually or in a .zip file? Depending on the source and settings for Postscript language in the app that created them that can be a separate factor. Basically, EPS is not a MS format and has not really been one of their 'chosen ones' for suggested graphics formats. =============== "Bill-Hayward" wrote in message ... Bob, Thanks for the help. I did your steps; "Picture placeholders" was already unclicked and "Confirm Conversions" was already clicked on. I tried to "open" a PDF document (within word) It gave the "convert file" question. It still does the same thing, it doesn't import, I can't see the file on the screen and it prints nothing, (an empty area, where the graphic should be) when I try to import an eps file. I have about 8 different eps logos, and 2 of them will show on screen and print, but all others don't. I don't know how they were created, with what program they were created. (or Mac or Windows) However, they all work correctly when inserted into PageMaker. Do you have any additional ideas on troubleshooting; How to insert an EPS file into Word? (Word 2002/Windows XP) My file "EPSImp32.flt" is 692K, dated Oct 25, 2000, version 2000.10.25.0 Do you know what's the correct/best version or date? I thought I'd try changing the printer, just to test it, from Suzanne's suggestion. Question: How do you set an active printer? Is that referring to the default printer in Windows? Or is it a Word thing? Under Page Setup, there is no printer option. Thank you, Bill -- Bob Buckland ?:-) MS Office System Products MVP |
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