Line width in inported graphics slightly diminishing in FM generated PDFs

[Shlomo Perets]

For the record...

A comparison of random text sizes in PDF as created from FrameMaker 7.2 and 
Word 2002 on the same system (XP) shows the same or slightly smaller 
rounding deviations when using Word (eg: 10.02 in Word->PDF, vs. 9.96 in 
FM->PDF, when 10 points are specified in the source file).

And when it comes to the PDF quality of circles and rectangles drawn in 
FrameMaker/Windows vs. similar ones drawn in Word: FrameMaker circles and 
rectangles are composed of multiple segments (easily seen with 
larger/thicker objects), causing display problems at various 
magnifications. Similar objects in Word->PDF are just fine.


Shlomo Perets

MicroType, http://www.microtype.com * ToolbarPlus Express for FrameMaker
FrameMaker/Acrobat training & consulting * FrameMaker-to-Acrobat 
TimeSavers/Assistants
Template Design, Single Sourcing, FM-to-PDF & Technical Indexing seminars