Desktop Publishing
15-Jan-92 18:27:16
Sb: #28574-Desktop Publishing
Fm: Craig Burgess, AIA 71660,1702
To: MARK NICKELS 72727,3660
I've imported ACAD drawings into Ventura at my old job without too much
hassle (although I'm sorry to say I no longer remember the details of just
how I did it). I seem to recall there were a number of methods which
produced results of varying quality – like SLD files producing the worst
output and encapsulated Postscript or HPGL plot files being better. But it
*can* be done. The proof of which is my CAD manual first draft, which has
a lovely ACAD illustration showing the proper insertion technique for
floppies <g>. And of course, I had to go and give a copy of it
(uncopyrighted, natch) to Hans from Adesk at AEC'90 <g>.
I don't know Pagemaker yet, but will soon – it's the DTP of choice at my
new office. I can't believe it wouldn't be just as well supported.
Craig <I'd better not find that illustration in any ACAD docs!> B