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Samala
Inspiring
February 7, 2024
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Vector (WMF/EMF) graphic deterioration in PDFs created in FrameMaker

  • February 7, 2024
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Imported WMFs and EMFs look great in FrameMaker; however, in the PDF (created using File > Save As PDF), lines in the graphics disappear. PDFs and SVGs look fine in the PDF.  Is this an Adobe Acrobat issue or should I be doing something different in FrameMaker? Thanks.

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Correct answer Samala

Why not save as PDF from Visio?

 


I'm recommending PDF to to my team, but I was just commenting that SVG works fine too. Thanks!

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Winfried RengCommunity Expert
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February 7, 2024

EMF and WMF files are not as reliable as other vector formats (EPS is best, SVG is good - in my experience). It could be that the output does not reflect that what you see in FrameMaker.

However, it could also be that this is just a zoom effect. What happens, when you zoom in? Do you still do not see these lines?

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SamalaAuthor
Inspiring
February 7, 2024

Yes, the PDF and SVG versions of the same images look just fine. Yes, I did zoom in and out. The lines are definitely missing. Thanks for your help! 

Jeff_Coatsworth
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Jeff_CoatsworthCommunity Expert
Community Expert
February 7, 2024

What version of FM? Have you tried Publishing to PDF?

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SamalaAuthor
Inspiring
February 7, 2024

I just upgraded from 2019 to 2022 but I was seeing the issue in 2019 too. I have not tried Publishing to PDF. Let me give that a shot. Thanks!

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