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by martin
2004-09-08 15:08:14
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: When I click on a LiveObject it does not appear to activate.
Replies: 0
Views: 7836

When I click on a LiveObject it does not appear to activate.

If a Live Object will not activate when you click on it, then the Object may have been placed into a "bundled state", OpenDoc may be de-installed on your machine, or the editor for the Live Object is only a viewer. In the Part Info dialog (found in the Edit Menu), you can choose to "C...
by martin
2004-09-08 15:07:32
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: Can I place one LiveObject in front of another?
Replies: 0
Views: 7723

Can I place one LiveObject in front of another?

Yes. Switch to the graphics layer by clicking on the button, or choose the menu item Tools:Display:Graphics Bar. On the graphics layer there is an additional menu titled Graphics. In that menu you can choose Bring to Front, Send to Back, Duplicate, Nudge menus and the Snap to Grid option with select...
by martin
2004-09-08 15:06:55
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: How can I cause text to wrap around Live Objects?
Replies: 0
Views: 7673

How can I cause text to wrap around Live Objects?

Go to the graphics layer and choose the pop up button in the ruler, and choose Text Wrap On.
by martin
2004-09-08 15:06:05
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: Why do some LiveObjects resize while others don't?
Replies: 0
Views: 7807

Why do some LiveObjects resize while others don't?

Some Live Objects will not resize their content when you resize the Object's border in Nisus Writer, instead the Object's editing area will be resized. Some parts will only resize to certain dimensions, and so will not allow you to resize the editing area. As you use a Live Object, you'll get to kno...
by martin
2004-09-08 15:05:31
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: Why can't I select text or pictures with Live Objects?
Replies: 0
Views: 7720

Why can't I select text or pictures with Live Objects?

This feature has not been implemented. Presently, Live Objects are independent creatures that exist in your documents. Their existence is dependent on their editors presence in the Editors folder in the MacOS folder.
by martin
2004-09-08 15:04:59
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: Where are all the file format capabilities I used to have?
Replies: 0
Views: 7945

Where are all the file format capabilities I used to have?

If you have an old Nisus Writer 4.x or 5.0.x or 5.1 (up to 5.1.2) CD you can do a custom installation of the File Type Translators.
by martin
2004-09-08 15:04:23
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: Why won't Nisus Writer read my Microsoft Word 98 files?
Replies: 0
Views: 7939

Why won't Nisus Writer read my Microsoft Word 98 files?

The best way to get documents to and from Nisus Writer and other word processors (Claris Works, MS Word, WordPerfect) is by using the third-party tool MacLink Plus 11.x from <A HRef="http://www.dataviz.com">DataViz</A>. <pre> DataViz<BR> 55 Corporate Drive<BR> Trumbull, CT 06611<BR> phone:...
by martin
2004-09-08 15:03:38
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: How do I reload the filters?
Replies: 0
Views: 7717

How do I reload the filters?

<OL><LI>Disable the current Claris folder by typing the word (disabled) after the word Claris.</li> <LI>Create a new folder in the System folder entitled Claris.</li> <LI>Insert the Nisus Writer CD (or your first Nisus Writer disk into the disk drive) and choose Custom Install.</li> <LI>Install the ...
by martin
2004-09-08 15:03:00
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: Opening Word Files containing Equations with Nisus Writer
Replies: 0
Views: 7731

Opening Word Files containing Equations with Nisus Writer

When translating Word files with Equations, it has been noticed that Word 4, 5 and 5.1 equations after being translated into Nisus Writer will launch the Nisus Equation editor when double clicked on in Nisus Writer. The problem is that if your Word document was written in Word 6.0, it will not launc...
by martin
2004-09-08 15:02:21
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: When I save as "text only", all my custom numbers
Replies: 0
Views: 7796

When I save as "text only", all my custom numbers

Choose Variables to Text from the Convert submenu of the Edit menu. If your file has footnotes choose Nisus<sup>&reg;</sup> TextPlus from the Format pop-up menu in the Save As dialog.
by martin
2004-09-08 15:01:10
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: Why can't I open Nisus documents by double-clicking them?
Replies: 0
Views: 7744

Why can't I open Nisus documents by double-clicking them?

Please rebuild your Desktop and try again. I'm sure you'll let me know if that doesn't work. <BR><BR> To rebuild your Desktop Apple suggests that you first run Disk First Aid and then press COMMAND-OPTION as you restart your Macintosh. <BR><BR> You should not need to do this. For some unknown reason...
by martin
2004-09-08 14:59:43
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: Why can't I save my files using Save As?
Replies: 0
Views: 7905

Why can't I save my files using Save As?

A very few people have reported this problem. We are looking for patterns among those who have so that we can track down the problem and fix it. (If you are among them please <A HRef="mailto:support@nisus.com">let us know</A>.) <BR><BR> In the meantime we suggest that you update your Nisus...
by martin
2004-09-08 14:58:49
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: Why can't I Fax using the option-Print method of faxSTF?
Replies: 0
Views: 7788

Why can't I Fax using the option-Print method of faxSTF?

Inside the faxSTF controls, choose a key combination other than Option for the Fax method. Inside Nisus Writer, Option-Print is used to do a Print All.
by martin
2004-09-08 14:57:09
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: My document prints off-center, despite equal margins.
Replies: 0
Views: 7958

My document prints off-center, despite equal margins.

This problem occurs on some (but not all) non-Apple printers when using the LaserWriter 8 driver. We are working on a permanent fix. In the meantime, if your printing is off-center, there are two solutions for you. One solution is to change to the LaserWriter (7) driver and print. This will not have...
by martin
2004-09-08 14:56:19
Forum: Nisus Writer Classic (FAQ)
Topic: Every time I try to send a fax, my computer freezes.
Replies: 0
Views: 7672

Every time I try to send a fax, my computer freezes.

There was a conflict between an earlier version of WorldScript I and an earlier version of GlobalFax (the irony was not lost on us...). Both products have since been updated, and interestingly, installing a newer version of either one will fix the problem. If you have GlobalFax 2.08a or earlier, you...