Imports freehand files?

does illustrator cc imports freehand files?

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What is the best way to import Freehand files to InDesign?

Has anyone developed a fast workflow to convert Freehand files intact to InDesign CS3?
Illustrator CS3 will import Freehand files directly, but from there I cant bring editable and formatted text into ID CS3. Formatted text is converted to paths via the clipboard. This is incredibly frustrating.
Till recently I used "Copy Special" within Freehand MX which allowed a reasonably useful way to copy graphics and fully-editable and formatted text across to ID. This is too slow for multiple FH pages however.
Adobe have provided a useful tool to open Freehand files via Illustrator but why on earth didnt they see that many Freehand files are set up as page layouts and are better placed into InDesign?
Any constructive ideas or successful workarounds most appreciated. Thanks. JETNZ

> Maybe I don't appreciate the robust functionality of FH.
I can't let the Freehand-bashing go undefended.
Freehand was never "just" an illustration program. And for many people, it was the "only" page layout program available.
b Freehand had a huge following in Israel
where it was the first multi-page program that allowed people to set type in Hebrew (right to left). For small documents (I always put a limit of 20 pages), Freehand was a terrific product.
b Freehand has a huge market share in South Africa.
During the years of apartheid, many American companies, including Adobe, honored the boycott of doing business in South Africa. Macromedia chose not to honor the boycott. Therefore Freehand became the only program available. I don't justify the decision to do business in SA, but it explains why people used Freehand.
Apart from market share, there were also many legitimate reasons to use Freehand as a page layout program:
b Freehand had a "wrapping" tab feature
that made it unnecessary to put tabbed text into separate boxes as Quark and PM required. This wrapping tab is still unique to Freehand and would be a bonus in many word processing and layout programs.
b Freehand has different sized pages
in the same document. How many times have I heard people ask for such a feature here? Yet Freehand has it where Quark, PM, and ID don't.
b Freehand has some of the most advance selection tools
in the business. I'm thinking of the ability to select items within a range of stroke weights as well as other attributes. Again neither Quark, PM, or ID have such a feature. And even Illustrator, which has a "Magic Wand" selection tool can match Freehand's selection dialog box.
There are other features, but I don't need to go into them.
However, I do agree that Macromedia did not give Freehand the time and attention it needed to do well in today's market.
The code is ancient.
The output to PDF directly from Freehand is stuck back on Acrobat 5.
Some of the transparency features are not what we consider true transparency.
And so on.
But to just lump anyone who uses Freehand into a category of not professional is wrong.

Can you open freehand files in CS6?

can you open freehand files in CS6? I have been using both illustrator & freehand for 15 years & have thousands of work files being freehand.
It seems very disappointing to have to keep an old version of illustrator just to open these files. I also find it interesting that many of the key tools that freehand had over illustrator are not translated into the newer versions of illustrator. Something simple like you still can't have a unique picture bullet • before text in illustrator. In freehand you could cut & paste any graphic into the text you were designing.

saturn234 wrote:
can you open freehand files in CS6? I have been using both illustrator & freehand for 15 years & have thousands of work files being freehand.
No. The conversion plugin didn't make it into CS6 so the last import function was CS5.5
It seems very disappointing to have to keep an old version of illustrator just to open these files.
At this point, it is the only way to make your files convert into Illustrator although I've had some luck with exporting to EPS or (if your FH graphics are simple enough) save as AI format. Keep your eyes on this project however : http://www.stagestack.com/
I also find it interesting that many of the key tools that freehand had over illustrator are not translated into the newer versions of illustrator. Something simple like you still can't have a unique picture bullet • before text in illustrator. In freehand you could cut & paste any graphic into the text you were designing.
As a fellow FreeHand user, I couldn't agree more. Other users of both programs have said this endlessly over the years here. A litany of features are still m.i.a. since FHMX was acquired years ago... including inline graphics. It's almost comical.

How do I Opening an OLD Freehand file in Adobe Illustrator CC 2014?

How do I Opening an OLD Freehand file in Adobe Illustrator CC 2014?

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BIG PROBLEM.....Flash CS5 won't recognise Freehand files

Hi,
CS5 upgrade installed onto a PC that has not sseen Flash before.
Freehand files (FH9) that import to Library in Flash Pro8, when I try for same in CS5 the fh9 file is not recognised. One or more files were not imported as there problems reading them, the message says.
I have a number of those that work in Flash8, same message, so its not a corrupted file.
I then opened the fh9 file into Freehand MX and saved it. I tried importing that, still no joy.
Using Flash CS5 for the first time, the Import to Library browser window didnt show any files, I thought that a bit odd, then selected show all files and it showed the fh files.
It won't import them though !
Help !
Envirographics

pgmeier rules!
I downloaded what you mentioned and have both good and bad news.....the zipped file has only twain32 (hoping to get twain64) but at least this is another positive step forward and another workaround for me. I noticed the same twain32 plug-in is also in the Win64 folder. Just for giggles I deposited twain32 into both the c:\Program Files (x86) and c:\Program Files .......if I call up PS 32-bit I can now scan via twain but alas no joy when I attempt the same using PS 64-bit
Only way is still .. Import --> Wia support if you have your heart set on using PhotoShop 64-bit
I am amazed Adobe didn't even put thought into why a twain64 plug-in is a requirement for the real world....there are still many of out out here that still use flatbed scanners on ocassion to import graphics!

Not a valid freehand file - Help!

Hi, Can anyone please help me?
I was working on my portfolio in freehand 9 after importing
some new images. I clicked though some pages to view it all when it
became really slow. I decided to save the file and quit. When I
tried to open the file again an error came up saying 'it's not a
valid freehand file'
If anyone can help me it will save me a couple of weeks work.
Thanks
Tiny

This is a work stopper. It happens. No chance you have a back
up file still? Once the FH file is corrupted, there is no getting
back into it. I have experienced this several times over the years.
Once or twice was able to open the FH file on a different machine
in Illustrator, but not always.
If anyone else has won this battle- let us know how.
Jeffery

Error while importing PAR file from local system.

Hi Experts,
While importing PAR file into my NWDS, I am encountered by some strange error.
Please refer below screenshot for your reference.
After clicking on "OK" button of the above error popup, another popup emerge with different error, please find below the screenshot for this error.
Please let me know the reason and resolution of this error. It will be very helpful for me.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks and Regards,
sarvesh Agarwal

Hi ,
Are u trying to import with .bak extension ? If so please rename the file and remove .bak extension and try.
x.par is enough to import not x.par.bak.
Thanks,

How to Import XML file into SAP B1

Dear All,
I have a scenario like,
I am receiving a XML file from a 3rd party application for the daily Creation,Update of Item Master,BP Master, Marketing Documents. I want to import this file into SAP B1 through its approp objects. I understand DTW has limitation in its file types (Semicolo,Tab,Comma,ODBC). How do i do this ? Please guide me.
Thanks,
Thanga Raj K

Hy folks,
I´m frim Brasil and I've been studying the tool EFM (Eletronic File Manager) to learn more about it!
There I saw that we can extract to XML "any" infomation from the database we want, mainly through the GEP.
However, as I've seen, this Add-On can not import any XML file into SBO, unless for the BFP wich can be imported in conjunction with the BTHF Add-on.
So I ask: how is it possible to import XML data into SBO database? Is it possible to be done through the EFM? or it´s really necessary to write a code specifically to do that?
Besides, I know that de B1iSN fit to this necessity... but when I tried to use it, by the custom "object" for BP, for example, there are some data wich the mapping conteined in this custom "process" that can not be imported... I tried to understand how to map those other fields not imported by the custom but this has been dificult to me as I am a implementation consultant focused in administrative process not on development...
Could you please help me with this subject!
Thanks a lot,
Denis

How to include preset in RTF import option while importing RTF files?

Dear all,
I created a script which will place text from rtf files present in a folder to an active document on different page based on match. I am using a preset name "myRTF" which i will use when i import rtf files without script.
Is there a way to include this preset in script?
I have checked many places....... but did not found.
#target Indesign
var myDoc = app.documents.item(0);
var sourceFolder = Folder("/Users/admin4/Desktop/ec_txt");
myFiles = sourceFolder.getFiles("*.rtf");
var myFrame1 = myDoc.pageItems.itemByID(111076); // switerland
var myFrame2 = myDoc.pageItems.itemByID(111114); // eurozone
var myFrame3 = myDoc.pageItems.itemByID(111146); // germany
for (var i=0; i < myFiles.length; i++)
    switch (myFiles[i].name.slice (6, myFiles[i].name.lastIndexOf("_")))
        case "Switzerland_en":
        myFrame1.parentStory.insertionPoints.item(-1).place(File (sourceFolder + "/" + myFiles[i].name))
        break;
        case "Eurozone_en":
        myFrame2.parentStory.insertionPoints.item(-1).place(File (sourceFolder + "/" + myFiles[i].name))
        break;
        case "Germany_en":
        myFrame3.parentStory.insertionPoints.item(-1).place(File (sourceFolder + "/" + myFiles[i].name))
        break;

Hi Dave, Peter,
thanks for your reply. In that case i will check WordRTFImportPreference but not sure if customize style import can be done for paragraph style sheets.
for example: word has "normal" and "head1" style but i want to map to indesign Body_light and H1 styles respectively.
Virender

Problem Importing CR2 Files in Aperture 1.5.6

I recently shot a number of pictures at my sister's wedding using my Canon Digital Rebel XTi. I am now trying to import the RAW files into Aperture (ver. 1.5.6). Aperture will recognize the compact flash card and display the files on the card. When I try to import the files, however, Aperture seems to go through the process of importing the files (the little timer dial runs etc.) but at the end of the import process the pictures do not appear in my project. What could be the problem? I am able to copy the files onto a folder on my desktop but Aperture will not import these files even from that folder. Help!

gah hey im having this problem too
and it all worked last week <?>
formatted flash drive on camera.
downloaded photos from a file reader via flash drive.
camera = canon mk3ds eos
can see previews in apeture (2.1.2) but large image on browser is unsupported.
error message "unsupported image format".
have tried downloading them again and importing them again etc.
both straight into apeture and via hard drive folder.
but it worked last week?
bit upset i love aperture and my new camera now nothing is working well
for info i loaded up canon photo professional which is canons own brand image processor (which is a bit rubbish imho) and the images worked on that.
they will not import to photoshop (an old version)

Tempo problems with imported wav files

Hey everyone, sorry if there's a quick fix for this in the forums that I couldn't find, but I've been having some tempo problems with imported .wav files.
Long story short, my system couldn't handle playing all the tracks for a song while recording drums, so I bounced out an mp3 of the song and put it in a new Logic file so my drummer could just play along to that as I recorded him. Unfortunately, the original song is at 167 bpm, but I forgot to change the bpm in the new Logic file with the .mp3 file of the song to 167 bpm, so it was left at the default 120 bpm.
So, the drums were recorded at the correct 167 bpm, but Logic thinks that those new drum .wav files should be played at 120 bpm, so when I import my drum tracks back into the original file, they do not play correctly at all.
I could get record it all again, but I wanted to check if there was a way I could salvage what I already have, since my drummer lives about an hour away right now and can't just come over whenever he wants.
Thanks for the help! I really appreciate it.

Hi,
First, do not use MP3 in Logic, the sound quality is less than AIFF, WAV or CAF, and Logic has to decode it for playback, making it a heavier burden on the CPU than an uncoded audiofile, such as AIFF, WAV or CAF.
Secondly, audio files are independent of Logic's tempo. If you bounce down an audio file in any format (other than Apple Loop), it will play back at the same speed, +regardless of Logics' tempo setting+, either at recording or playback. Logic doesn't 'think' anything. The BPM is only important to MIDI tracks, or to the spacing between audio files. The audio files themselves *are not affected* by the tempo setting. If you import an audio file of tempo 167 into a 120 BPM project, the file will still play at 167, only Logic will indicate the wrong bar positions.
regards, Erik.

How to import excel file in oracle 10g suit

Respected all,
i am working d2k6i now i am going to 10g suit and i want to import excel file so anybody help me how to do it? Thanks in advance.

Hi,
This forum is dedicated to Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler, so it is possible to get an answer here, but it is not very likely.
Try to get help in in more appropriate forum from here
https://forums.oracle.com/forums/main.jspa?categoryID=84
Regards

After I import a movie file from the camera memory card, Imovie 10.0.1 acts as if the memory card is empty though I know it isn't.... I can't import that file to iMovie again.. is that the way it worksnow? Thank you, Filippo

On IMac 10.9 After I import a movie file from the camera memory card to Imovie 10.0.1 it acts as if the memory card is empty though I know it isn't.... I can't import that file to iMovie again.. is that the way it works now? Anyone know? Thanks, Filippo

I would like to know this too. I imported a lot of files, then Imovie crashed. I went back in and they are not in imovie at all.
I reconnected the camcorder to import again and though they are still on the camcorder, I no longer see them in the available list of files to import. I'm sure there is some sort of simple setting somewhere that reveals all files even if it thinks they are imported.
Thanks

When importing a file from a folder

when importing a file from a folder it appears in the organizer as a exclamation mark but no photo. can anyone help i use elements 9

Hi there,
Digging up an old thread slightly, but is this still definitely the case? Last week double-clicking a folder definitely just opened up a folder for me to explore its contents, but now I'm constantly accidentally importing huge folders into things like After Effects and Mail... it's very annoying!
If there's a fix I'd love to hear it!

Error: An error occurred importing the file. Detail: File does not exist or

Hi,
I am getting the error the below error while importing the file in FDM. I have read and write access to the folder. I tried loading text and excel files, I am getting the same error.
An error occurred importing the file.
Detail: File does not exist or access denied.
Thanks.

Hi Tony,
Thanks for the reply.
I have Oracle Database and the version is 11.1.0.7; So even for this version do I need to have SQLLDR.exe on the server where FDM is installed.
Thanks,
Edited by: user10720012 on May 16, 2011 11:42 AM

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