Graphics not saved in local file

[David Balaam]

I am sure this has been asked, but I cannot see a direct reply.

In Pub 2000 I saved each page as a html page to my C drive folder, which
produced a webpage, with all graphics saved in a corresponding file, named
the same as the webpage. Both page and graphics file are uploaded to the ftp
site. All worked OK.

In Pub 2003 when I save an html file to the C drive folder I do not get a
graphics file any more. When I view the page all graphics are missing. Where
have they been saved to? They seem to have been embedded on the page, but I
cannot see them?

 

[DavidF]

David,

There were some major changes in Publisher 2002, and then again in 2003, in
how Publisher produces webs...some good, so not so good. One of them is that
when you are ready to produce your web pages from your Publisher file, you
will "Publish to the Web", not "Save As a web page" as you did in 2000. If
you "Save as a web page" Publisher produces a bloated unfiltered code that
you do not want to upload. Also when you Publish to the web, Publisher
produces an index.htm file (the home page) plus and index_files folder that
contains all your other pages...and your supporting graphics. Pub 2000 did
not use a subfolder. You will upload both the index.htm file and the
index_files folder to your host. Also, Pub 2000 automatically resized and
resampled inserted images to an optimized image for the web....Pub 2003 does
not. You have to either optimize and resize your images before you insert
them, or use the compress graphics feature before you "Publish to the Web".
And one final major difference is you need to make some changes in the
options in order to produce cross browser compatible pages. Go to Tools >
Options > Web tab and uncheck "Rely on VML...", and "Allow png...". If you
are using FTP uploading, then also uncheck the incremental uploading option.

Reference: Compress graphics file sizes to create smaller Publisher Web
pages:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/publisher/HA011266301033.aspx

Reference: Web Publication Changes Made in Version 2002 of Publisher:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/dbartosik/pages/81262.aspx

Reference: Publisher 2003 - What's new in web design for this version :
http://msmvps.com/blogs/dbartosik/pages/80555.aspx

Reference: Reference: Prepare, publish, and maintain your Publisher Web
site:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/publisher/HA100947601033.aspx
It is written for Pub 2007, but if you are using IE7 instead of IE6, then
the directions for using Vista also would apply to Pub 2003. FTP and HTTP
uploading has changed with the introduction of IE7 and Vista.

DavidF

 

[David Balaam]

I think I understand now - not really user friendly is it..

However, there is still the need to remove TEMP file lines (local address
lines) and rename them index_files/myimage.htm to be able to link to
pages via graphics and buttons.

Is there an easy way to do this apart from changing every single herf line?

Regards
David

David Balaam

 

[DavidF]

I don't understand your question. If you are talking about the wizard built
navbar/menu then it automatically writes the links to the other
pages....usually a relative link. An image inserted on the home page is
automatically stored in the index_files folder and is pulled from there when
you view the home page/index.htm page after uploading. If you are looking at
the path in the address field of a browser when you preview your site on
your local computer, that is not the link path that will be written when you
Publish to the Web and then upload the index.htm file and the index_files
folder. You don't have to change anything...it is all automatic. If you are
asking/saying something else, please explain further.

DavidF

 

[David Balaam]

Thanks David. I was talking about the path in the address field of a browser
In Pub 2000 I have to manually change the paths, but if Pub 2003 does it
automatically I will be interested to see the results.
Thanks for your help

 

[DavidF]

David,

If you were talking about the address field in the browser when you do a web
page preview, that will look different once you publish. While you are
previewing a page, mouseover a link, and look at the status bar to see what
the link really is. I guess just go ahead and try it, and if you get the
site up and a link does not work correctly, post back with the URL and we'll
take another look.

DavidF