Can't get graphics or Publisher files.

[Cactus Gal]

I bought a new computer without realizing the Microsoft Office was a trial program and it expired yesterday. After a few panic attacks, I was told to install OO and so far it works fine with Word docs. However, I have hundreds of graphics and can't get into them. They show on the page but I'm locked out of copying or inserting them. I need the graphics for my business.

Also, I can't open my Publisher documents and all of my brochures and flyers are locked up.

Finally, does OO have a program similar to MS Publisher?

Many thanks for your help.

[AndrewZ]

However, I have hundreds of graphics and can't get into them.

In which format exactly?

Also, I can't open my Publisher documents and all of my brochures and flyers are locked up.

OpenOffice.org doesn't open Publisher documents. It probably never will. Only a few programs even try to.

Finally, does OO have a program similar to MS Publisher?

Yes. For certain tasks, OpenOffice.org Draw is great. However, for other tasks, it is not as good. You should also consider GIMP, Inkscape, and Scribus.

[Cactus Gal]

My graphics are either jpg or gifs.

That's bad news about Publisher. I'll check into some of those in the link. Is there any similar program in OO?

Thanks for your help.

[Cactus Gal]

I found how to insert graphics from my files and also found other sites with clip art that I can use. That just leaves the Publisher problem. Can I make brochures with OO?

[AndrewZ]

Can I make brochures with OO?

Yes. Use OpenOffice.org Draw. There are various templates on the Internet including at this link below, but you may be best off starting from scratch.

http://documentation.openoffice.org/Sam ... index.html

[Cactus Gal]

Thank you for the information. It looks rather complicated vs Publisher but I'll get used to it. I'm surprised how much can be done with OO.

[AndrewZ]

If you have a friend with Publisher, then you can open the files in Publisher and export to some format like Word. However, the formatting may be lost in the translation.

[Cactus Gal]

I tried exporting a brochure to Word but it was totally messed up. I think I can still use my Publisher 97. I did find that my new scanner has a photo program that opens all my graphics and then I can copy to either Word or Publisher documents. This was a huge surprise and help.

Does OO have tutorials? I can't find any.

Thanks for your response.

[AndrewZ]

I think I can still use my Publisher 97. I did find that my new scanner has a photo program that opens all my graphics and then I can copy to either Word or Publisher documents. This was a huge surprise and help.

OpenOffice.org can directly import bitmap graphics such as JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, BMP, etc.

Does OO have tutorials? I can't find any.

Sure. Lots.

http://www.google.com/search?q=openoffi ... l+OR+howto
http://documentation.openoffice.org/

Or just for OpenOffice.org Draw
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=op ... howto+draw

[Cactus Gal]

Those are terrific links...thanks!