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Converting fonts to outlines/paths

Hi

I just wondered if other people have problems with pdf and eps files received where fonts have not been converted to outlines/paths/curves?

So, when you open it in illustrator, if you don't have the required fonts installed, the fonts are substituted making the design look wrong.

Paul

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Art D. Rector's picture
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Whoever made the pdf forgot to d/l the fonts to the file. You either need the fonts included in the file or you need to have the font loaded in your system. Otherwise... default.

smartgrafix's picture
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Hey Guys, I had to do this recently and remembered Ivan had a great tip for this some time ago:
http://creativebits.org/illustrator/how_open_pdf_illustrator_if_you_dont_have_fonts
Works like a charm.

Art D. Rector's picture
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Nice tip - thanks smartgrafix and Ivan!

Of course, I don't have that version of Illustrator yet - but when I get it - that will be very useful!

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