Illy & InDesign Issues...

[Loopy Lisa]

Not sure if any of these issues were already addressed previously in the forum, I apologize in advance if I am having people repeat themselves...

I'm doing some work in Illy. It was originally done in InDesign, so I exported it over an AI file and saved it there. I've had two error messages come up:

1) "The font ArdleysHand could not be embedded in the PDF document because of licensing restrictions. Stroked text will not be visible."
-- does this mean I take the stroke OFF or make it text to curves?

2) "ERROR: Proper Res DLL not loaded"
-- wtf? do I just need to reinstall the program or something?

3) Now in InDesign, when I go to open a new letter size document, I notice that the dimensions say 66po x 51po...what does "po" stand for and how do I get it to go back to inches?

When I open the new document, I can right click on the ruler/guides and select inches, I'm just wondering why it comes up as "po"...cause what if I have to make a custom page size, I wouldn't know what the "po"'s are for that.

4) I cannot access Adobe Help Centre either when in either program...there is that small rectangular box at the bottom of my screen as if it's active and minimized but when I go to click on it, nothing happens. I can close it, that's it, nothing loads...or am I not looking in the right place for information? If it has anything to do with being connected to the net, I am in deed connected.

[PrintDriver]

You are missing some info here.
Operating system?
How exactly did you try to convert an InDesign file to Illustrator.

As far as the New Doc opening at 66po, Before you go to open a doc, go to your InD prefs and change to inches. Any subsequent docs should open in inches.

You need a browser to access the Help. If you don't have a default browser, it has nowhere to go. You don't need to be connected to the internet.

Also if you have a PC, the update pack 2 whatever it was called, deactivated ALL Adobe help functions when it was installed.

[Loopy Lisa]

O/S: a PC, WIN98

When in InDesign, I went to File/Export and it brought up that Save File box so I chose a name and saved it with an ai extension. I thought that was all there was too it...

Where do I find those InD prefs? And is there any way to activate said Adobe help functions?

Thanks...
~Lisa

[rickself]

Just simply adding an extension can be enough to fool some PC's but not enough to fool the application, especially something as complex as Illy. Try exporting as a pdf and opening in Illy.

[urstwile]

Yes, export as a PDF.

51p0 x66p0 = 51 picas 0 points x 66 picas 0 points. There are 6 picas to an inch. If you're not comfortable working in picas, do as PD said, and switch it in your preferences. Go to the InDesign menu (to the left of the file menu, at least that's where it is on a Mac), you should see Preferences. Select Units and Increments, that's where you'd change to inches.

As to the font problem, there are certain fonts that have licensing restrictions on being embedded into PDF files. Try converting the text to outlines in InDesign, by going to the Type menu and selecting Create Outlines.

I don't know how to fix the other two problems, as I'm not on a PC.

[Loopy Lisa]

Try exporting as a pdf and opening in Illy.

Thanks, I will do that *but* PDF's are documents that you cannot make changes to, correct? I started this creation in InD, then decided to fuss with it in Illy (a lil' more comfortable there). If I do it as a PDF then technically I cannot alter it, right?

[urstwile]

You can open the PDF up directly in Illustrator, and edit it there. Of course, if you've converted the text to outlines, you won't be able to edit the text without retyping it, but you'll be able to edit everything else.

[Loopy Lisa]

...there are certain fonts that have licensing restrictions on being embedded into PDF files. Try converting the text to outlines in InDesign, by going to the Type menu and selecting Create Outlines.

Wow, din't know that, thanks...but I would have prolly done the text to curves thing anyways, I just wondered what that message meant. Merci.

[Loopy Lisa]

OH yeah what's with this again:
"ERROR: Proper Res DLL not loaded"

I can't open or close half my programs now without that coming up.

[hewligan]

As far as I can tell, res.dll is the library that a lot of software uses to get internet explorer to render HTML for it. The problem is probably also the reason why you can't get the help page for Indesign.

The most likely cause for the problem is a virus or spyware infection, or having had an infection that wasn't removed properly.

There are a bunch of ways to fix it, none of which are really easy or pretty. The best answer is probably to reinstall from scratch. Some people claim to have fixed it by uninstalling then reinstalling Office - which may or may not work.

[Loopy Lisa]

Hrm...food for thought.
I googled that error message just now and it pretty much said the same thing on some Computer Help Desk website: to re install programs but it could also be caused by a virus which low and behold, apparently I have some suspicious malware on my 'puter. Honestly, I don't know how it gets in there cause I so don't believe in online porn.
Really.

But thanks for the tips otherwise. Le sigh.

[Eggles1]

Honestly, I don't know how it gets in there cause I so don't believe in online porn.

If you think you can only get viruses and malware from online porn sites, you're in for a big shock. Nasties can get to your computer from many websites, not only porn sites. If you're on a PC and connected to the internet, then make sure you have up-to-date antivirus software.

[Ned]

Perhaps, but porn sites are where I get all mine from.

Oops... Did I say too much? :o

[hewligan]

You're much more likely to catch a virus from spam email that you are from a little left-handed web browsing.

[Ned]

I don't click on email links, except from a trusted source. I'll read the code if necessary.

So, it's just the porn for me. :D

[hewligan]

There's also all those "download 1000 free smilies!" sites. They are a popular way to get bad things.

Have you been playing with the smilies?

[budafist]

I don't click on email links because my computer doesn't have the email app hooked up. I hate when links automatically try and open my email application. Coz then I have to force quit it.

[hewligan]

Well, depending on what your email client is, you don't necessarily have to click on any links. Outlook Express, for example, was a spectacularly effective vector for virusses, and you could get it just from opening the wrong email.

Of course, if you're not using Windows, the whole discussion of virusses is irrelevant to you.

[hewligan]

Oh, and if you're using Windows 98, I wouldn't worry about email or porn. There are enough unpatched vulnerabilities there that simply connecting to the internet, if you're not behind a good firewall, is more than enough to get you infected.

[Ned]

Oh, I'm sure none of us are using Windows 98, Hewligan. :D


Besides, how are you supposed to view the newest porn on Win98?

[hewligan]

Oh, I'm sure none of us are using Windows 98, Hewligan. :D


Besides, how are you supposed to view the newest porn on Win98?
I mentioned Win 98 because Lisa said she was using it...

And the answer to your question is Firefox & VLC :D

[Ned]

And the answer to your question is Firefox & VLC :D

Sounds like the voice of experience, Hewligan. ;)

Actually, I love the VLC Player! I find that it produces the smoothest audio, without ever getting choppy. However, there are some movies that won't play in it, where I'll need my Media Player (and vice versa).

[hewligan]

Sounds like the voice of experience, Hewligan.

Not really. I haven't gone browsing for porn in Windows 98 for many years ;)

[Ned]

Uh huh... Now you just do it on XP. :D

[hewligan]

Nope. I don't run any kind of Windows at home.

Now, Mac OS X and Linux... ;)

[Ned]

Okay... In your professional opinion Hewligan, do you think it's any safer or easier to browse for porn on a MacOS, than on a Windows system?

[hewligan]

It's definitely safer on Mac OS. There's basically no malware out there for the Mac, so you can engage in all kinds of unsafe behaviour secure in the knowledge that most of the nasty stuff won't even run on your computer.

Having said that, it's not that huge a risk on a Windows machine. Modern versions of Windows have much improved security, plus the on-line porn business has really cleaned up its act in that area. Turns out, when you're trying to sell something on-line, it's not that great an idea to break your customers computer.

The way thee industry works is that revenue basically flows from the big sites at the top down to the smaller players who lead customers to the big players. The big players are mostly fairly reputable companies, and these days they will cut you off if they find out you're doing something dodgy to lead customers their way.

Easier? If you're looking for images, it's a wash. If you're looking for video, then Windows probably has a slight edge - you generally make sure to make video available in a format that is supported by default install of Windows. Still, with VLC and Flip4Mac, you can probably play 99% of the video out there on the web.

So, overall, it's a tough call, with both criteria being pretty close. On the whole, I'd probably guess that Windows has a slight edge if you keep your security patches and AV up to date.

But it turns out that I actually dislike Windows more than I like looking at pictures of naked girls. And I like looking at pictures of naked girls an awful lot... :D

[Ned]

Thanks for the advice, Hewligan, but we should probably apologize to poor Lisa for turning her thread into a discussion on how to surf for porn. :D

[Broacher]

There's a tutorial I'll be keeping a watch for.

By the way, malware can get in all kinds of ways besides clicking on things, or visiting specific sites. If you don't have a decent malware detector (on top of you Anti-V) these days, you're taking a chance.

[hewligan]

Yeah, sorry Lisa.

But it does bring up an important point - that many people do believe you get compuer viruses from browsing "bad" web sites. As a story, it does have a nice moral message, but the truth is that the bad web sites probably aren't the ones you think they are in this case. Besides, web browsing is not even close to the main vector for viruses.

Your biggest risk is worms - which caninfect your computer just by you connecting it to the internet. Make sure you have all the latest security updates, use a firewall, and use antivirus software.

The next biggest risk is probably email. If you're using Outlook Express or Outlook, there are some things that can infect your computer just by you reading an email. So don't use them unless you need to. Try Mozilla Thunderbird.

Also, don't open email attachments unless you know they're safe.

Better than being careful about where you browse is using a browser with decent security. If you're on XP or Vista, the newer versions of Internet Explorer are better than it used to be, but they're really still not great. Try Firefox or Opera instead.

Be extremely careful about any software you download. Try googling the software - and look out for it showing up on sites reporting spyware. If in doubt, don't install it.

If you do all that, you can pretty much browse where you like in safety.

[Ned]

I've never had any serious viruses ever since installing Firefox (since 1.0). What really annoys me is when you first install the Windows system, before you have time to get your security measures in place. Windows will want to update right away, and will infect your computer with 20 viruses on the first few second of connection!!

Besides that though, I use ZoneAlarm, Firefox, and Avast, and even using Outlook for all my email, I never have a problem. Also, I'm on Windows XP, and don't use Windows Update - I'm still on SP1. I scan regularily, and nothing ever comes up. Never touching Internet Explorer, I would say is the biggest reason why.