WordArt Problem

M

MET

I saved some Publisher 95 files from my old computer and copied them to my
new computer that has Publisher 2007 and Windows Vista installed. Some of
these files are signs that I made to use in my store. I can't edit the signs
that were made with WordArt. When I try I get the following message:

"Publisher cannot launch or communicate with the OLE server program needed
to complete this task.

There may not be enough disk space, or there may be a problem with the
server program. To make more disk space available, delete some unneeded
files on your hard disk. If you suspect a problem with the server program,
try reinstalling it. Then try this task again."

The disk space is not the problem, there's lots of space left. Any
suggestions before I have to start reinstalling programs? What is the OLE
server program and where do I find it or do I should I reinstall Publisher
2007?
 
M

Mary Sauer

I'm not sure 2007 can open 95 files. There was a security update months ago that
kept 2003 from opening legacy files. I assume it carried over to 2007.

There is an article describing the problem, while it does not mention 95 or 97 I
have had problems opening files from those versions.
Error message when you try to open a Publisher 2.0 publication in Publisher
2003, Publisher 2002, or Publisher 2000: "Publisher cannot open this file"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/924685/en-us

Do you have Norton? It too, could be a problem
How to use Office programs with the Norton AntiVirus Office plug-in
 
M

MET

Thanks Mary, but opening the file isn't the problem. I have no problem
opening the files and I can edit text unless the text was made using WordArt.

I use McAfee, not Norton.
 
M

Mary Sauer

When I need to edit the old WordArt, I simply double-click the old WordArt.

This article has your error, seems there isn't any help...except for the add-in
and patience
WordArt objects in a Publisher 2000 publication may appear distorted when opened
in Publisher 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/826358/en-us

Substitute 1995 for 2000 and 2007 for 2003.
 
M

MET

Double clicking the text is the way I was able to edit WordArt before my new
computer.

According to that article, installing the add-in corrects a distortion
problem that I don't have. After installing the add-in the distortion
problem's gone but you can't edit WordArt and you get the error message.

I'm getting the same error message and I can't edit text with or without the
add-in.
 
J

John Inzer

MET said:
Double clicking the text is the way I was able to edit WordArt before
my new computer.

According to that article, installing the add-in corrects a distortion
problem that I don't have. After installing the add-in the distortion
problem's gone but you can't edit WordArt and you get the error
message.

I'm getting the same error message and I can't edit text with or
without the add-in.
Click to expand...
====================================
It sounds like your WordArt has been converted
to an image....IOW...there are no individual letters
to edit. Can you delete the old WordArt and just
insert a new WordArt text box?

--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk
 
M

MET

Yes I can delete the old WordArt and insert a new one. It's just that I have
dozens of signs designed and was hoping that I didn't have to redo all of
them.

I didn't completely read the last article that Mary had sent until now. At
the end of the article it explains the old WordArt was a stand-alone program
and the new one isn't. It goes on to say that the new one can't convert all
earlier WordArt objects with total fidelity. I'm not sure what it means by
"total fidelity" but that sounds like I may be screwed.
 
J

John Inzer

MET said:
Yes I can delete the old WordArt and insert a new one. It's just
that I have dozens of signs designed and was hoping that I didn't
have to redo all of them.

I didn't completely read the last article that Mary had sent until
now. At the end of the article it explains the old WordArt was a
stand-alone program and the new one isn't. It goes on to say that
the new one can't convert all earlier WordArt objects with total
fidelity. I'm not sure what it means by "total fidelity" but that
sounds like I may be screwed.
Click to expand...
==================================
I guess I don't understand why it's a problem
to insert a new text box if you are editing the
text anyway.

At least you have a way to correct the issue
if you choose to do so.

--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk
 
M

Mary Sauer

I just now created a publication in Publisher 95, opened it in 2007 and the
WordArt worked fine.

You can use the old WordArt by going to Insert, Object, scroll down to Microsoft
WordArt 3.2.

I am assuming John's explanation is correct.
 

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