Importing FP, HGL, PLT or PCX files into Word 2007

[Liz P]

In previous versions of Word , to use a .fp, .hgl, .plt or .pcx file, I
installed the HPGLIM32.FLT and PCXIMP32.FLT filters into C:\\Program
Files\\Common Files\\Microsoft Shared\\Grphflt - enabling Word to import
these using Insert > Picture > From File

I have tried this in Word 2007, it now sees the files but gives the error
'An error ocurred when importing this file'

Can anyone help me?

 

[Liz P]

OK, for anyone else with this problem, here's a couple of ways I got round it.

1. Use a graphics conversion program such as ViewCompanion to convert to
..eps or anything else Word 2007 recognises - there are lots of programs out
there but be sure to convert to a vector not a raster based graphic or your
picture will look poorly resolutioned. Unfortunately, none of the programs
that work are free.

2. Use hp2xx.exe (Gnu program) to convert to .eps - you can even specify the
pen colours if you don't want b&w -