How to convert to PDF file?

Question

I am not sure how to convert FHMX file to PDF file and have
no idea which software to install PDF converter in FHMX.
Should I install Postscript Printer Driver (
http://www.adobe.com/products/printerdrivers/index.html)
on Window XP in order to convert FHMX file to PDF file? I may not
have Adobe Illustrator software to convert FHMX file to PDF file.
Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

Answer 1

> I am not sure how to convert FHMX file to PDF file and
have no idea which
> software to install PDF converter in FHMX.
There is PDF available in the Export dialog. Note that it is
good for viewin documents on screen etc. and it is NOT reliable
enough for print production!!!
Export tp PDF Error thread had this information (by Judy
Arndt)
Read through this technote:
http://www.adobe.com/go/tn_13496
---quote---
When exporting PDF files from FreeHand, users should be
aware that:
- Alpha channel transparency will be lost.
- Placed EPS, PICT and DCS files will not be exported.
- Custom, textured and PostScript fills and strokes are not
supported.
- PostScript-generated screens (halftone, line, etc.) applied
to bitmap
graphics will be ignored.
- The PDF format is limited to a maximum page size of roughly
45 inches by
45 inches. PDF will ignore anything outside of this boundary,
cropping
whatever is taller or wider than 45 inches.
- All text effects will be ignored, except inline graphics.
- All overprinting effects will be ignored.
> Should I install Postscript Printer Driver
> (
http://www.adobe.com/products/printerdrivers/index.html)
on Window XP in order
> to convert FHMX file to PDF file? I may not have Adobe
Illustrator software to
> convert FHMX file to PDF file.
With Postscript printer driver you can create a print file
which some printing houses can use but they rather take a pdf file.
So ask for advice.
Although Illustrator can export pdf files (better than FH but
not without problems) the 'real' PDF creation tool is Adobe Acrobat
(Pro). Acrobat Viewer is free but to crate, edit and preflight
(check) pdf files you'll need to purchase full version with Acrobat
Distiller. In Windows it installs as a printer and creating pdf is
like printing to another printer. If you make pdf files frequently
for print it may be a good investment, especially because its
preflighting and editing features.
There are other cheaper or even free (?) pdf creation tools
but I would not use them in print production without having a
preflight tool.
Jukka