[G4] Creating PDF in PageMaker

[johnny]

sounds like the doc is corrupted.  If you have another copy, try that!

Johnny

On 8/1/12 11:13 AM, John Cappello wrote:
> PI have tried everything you suggested, same result.  Let me explain 
> again.  I can create a PDF file with any other doc in PageMaker 7 in 
> OS 9.2
> using the same size doc it just won't let me do it with this one.  I 
> get as far as exporting to PDF, Export and save and that's when it 
> stops.  My computer doesn't freeze the Curser just sits there and the 
> little window which should show what is going on stays blank.  Don't 
> know if there is anything I have to change in the PDF options?
> John
> On Jul 30, 2012, at 4:37 AM, J. R. Rosen wrote:
>
>> Making a PDF in Pagemaker requires a post-script printer to be active 
>> in the chooser.  Then select acrobat distiller in the print dialog 
>> box.  This will let you make a ".ps" file that still has to be 
>> distilled in Acrobat Distiller, which will make a PDF.  Lots of 
>> whoops to jump through to get these puppies made.
>>
>> If this is done, many times when I am having difficulties I'll quit 
>> classic and from the Preferences>Classic pane... then, I'll rebuild 
>> the desktop (2nd tab), and just rebuild the disc that Classic is on.  
>> Sometimes you may have to rebuild 3, 4, or even 5 times to get 
>> everything working properly.
>>
>> This inlcudes fonts, the chooser, and other things you may be using 
>> in Classic to help PM.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> J R Rosen
>> 281.467.5366
>> jrosen82 at sbcglobal.net
>> +++++++++++++++++
>> Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
>>  Do not depend on your own understanding.
>> Seek His will in all you do,
>>  And He will show you which path to take.
>>            Proverbs 3:5-6
>> +++++++++++++++++
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>>
>> On Jul 29, 2012, at 7:49 PM, John Cappello <jcapp1 at cox.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Did as you suggested, same result, after I save the doc and it 
>>> starts to do it's thing converting, thats when the curser just sits 
>>> there, I can move it around but thats about it
>>> John
>>> On Jul 29, 2012, at 5:10 PM, John Cappello wrote:
>>>
>>>> Am I doing this in OS 9 or OAX, Must be in OSX please advise
>>>> On Jul 29, 2012, at 5:00 PM, CDT wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> The Open Firmware resets have solved a multitude of strange 
>>>>> problems for me over the years. They can be in addition to 
>>>>> resetting the  PRAM.
>>>>>
>>>>> On startup, just after the chime, press and hold the following 
>>>>> four (4) keys:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1.  the command key (the Apple  key)
>>>>> 2.  the option key
>>>>> 3.  the letter "o" key and
>>>>> 4.  the letter "f" key.
>>>>>
>>>>> Hold them all down until a message appears saying something along 
>>>>> the lines of "release keys to continue".
>>>>>
>>>>> One at a time, type the following three commands, including the 
>>>>> dash, but not the quotes, and press the return key
>>>>>
>>>>> "reset-nvram"  return
>>>>> "set-defaults"  return
>>>>> "reset-all"    return
>>>>>
>>>>> The machine will flash the rom (rewrite it to original specs) and 
>>>>> reboot.  Check to see if you are still having problems.  Let us know.
>>>>>
>>>>> Dan T
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Jul 26, 2012, at 11:21 PM, John Cappello wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi I am having one hell of a problem all of a sudden trying to 
>>>>>> create a PDF file from a PageMaker 7 document using OS 9.2 on my 
>>>>>> PMG4
>>>>>> I create PDFs on a regular basis so that I can email the document 
>>>>>> to my printer for printing.  I can take another doc of the same 
>>>>>> size and I can create a pdf with no problem.  In fact I used the 
>>>>>> exact document about a week ago and  made a PDF with no problems 
>>>>>> and not making any changes.  I am going nuts with this one and I 
>>>>>> have to get it printed by next week.  Any help would be greatly 
>>>>>> appreciated
>>>>>> John
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