Aldus FreeHand 4.0 Objects Don't Update in Word

Q121612


The information in this article applies to:


SYMPTOMS

An Aldus FreeHand version 4.0 object in your Word document does not update to reflect changes made to the source.


STATUS

We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.


CAUSE

For more information of the status of this problem, please contact Aldus Technical Support.

The FreeHand product included here is manufactured by Aldus, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.


WORKAROUND

Use the following steps to reinsert the updated object into your Word document:

  1. Delete the object in your Word document.


  2. Open the source file in FreeHand.


  3. Select and copy the FreeHand object.


  4. In your Word document, choose Paste from the Edit menu. This will create a static (not linked) image. It will not be an OLE object.


Additional query words: 6.00a 6.00c winword ole server client embed link linked pasted object image graphic aldus freehand free hand

Keywords : kbconversion
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Last Reviewed: November 4, 2000
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