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Publisher to SharePoint
I am trying to create a page in Publisher 2003 with some graphics, text, and
pictures to save and upload to SharePoint. When I save it as a jpg or png, the text looks very poor in SP. When I save it as an html file, the pictures do not show up when the document is uploaded. Does anyone have any advice on the best format to do what I am attempting? Thanks! |
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Publisher to SharePoint
I haven't used Sharepoint, but if you want to use HTML then you should know
that by default Publisher produces an index.htm file plus an index_files folder by default. The index_files folder contains the supporting graphics. You would need to upload both the index.htm file and the index_files folder. Be sure to File Publish to the Web and not Save as a Web page to produce your html files. The first produces 'filtered' html code, the second is 'rich' code full of Office tags and is very bloated. With that said, assuming you want the publication available for download and printing or 'sharing', I would suggest the easiest and perhaps best solution is to simply convert your Publisher publication to PDF format, and upload that file. The text and pictures will be good quality. If you don't have a converter, www.primopdf.com provides a good freebie. DavidF "WAR" wrote in message ... I am trying to create a page in Publisher 2003 with some graphics, text, and pictures to save and upload to SharePoint. When I save it as a jpg or png, the text looks very poor in SP. When I save it as an html file, the pictures do not show up when the document is uploaded. Does anyone have any advice on the best format to do what I am attempting? Thanks! |
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Publisher to SharePoint
Thanks, David.
If I upload a .pdf to SharePoint, everyone who wants to view the document will have to have a .pdf viewer on their computer. When they open the hyperlink, that program will have to load. If it is a .jpeg or .png, the document will open instantly for viewing. I'm not sure how the index_files work on SharePoint, I'll have to research that. "DavidF" wrote: I haven't used Sharepoint, but if you want to use HTML then you should know that by default Publisher produces an index.htm file plus an index_files folder by default. The index_files folder contains the supporting graphics. You would need to upload both the index.htm file and the index_files folder. Be sure to File Publish to the Web and not Save as a Web page to produce your html files. The first produces 'filtered' html code, the second is 'rich' code full of Office tags and is very bloated. With that said, assuming you want the publication available for download and printing or 'sharing', I would suggest the easiest and perhaps best solution is to simply convert your Publisher publication to PDF format, and upload that file. The text and pictures will be good quality. If you don't have a converter, www.primopdf.com provides a good freebie. DavidF "WAR" wrote in message ... I am trying to create a page in Publisher 2003 with some graphics, text, and pictures to save and upload to SharePoint. When I save it as a jpg or png, the text looks very poor in SP. When I save it as an html file, the pictures do not show up when the document is uploaded. Does anyone have any advice on the best format to do what I am attempting? Thanks! |
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Publisher to SharePoint
Yes, its true that they will have to have a PDF viewer, but don't you think
that most people that would be using your SharePoint site will have one? I used to be concerned about this but it seems that most new computers come with Adobe Reader installed these days. But your point is well taken and you might have to provide them with a link to a reader. I actually prefer FoxIt to the Adobe Reader. It is a smaller download, smaller footprint, opens faster, and I don't have to deal with Adobe's constant efforts to get me to update or load stuff I don't want. Also keep in mind that the average PDF file of a single page, formatted for on-line viewing, is a smaller files size than a jpg or png file of the same page...it will load more quickly. Not an issue for broadband users of course. One point I didn't make last time is that when the text is converted to an image, it always ends up less crisp. I have found that sometimes a .gif file gives me better results than a jpg or a png, but it still a bit fuzzy. As you experiment with the html, be aware that you do have an option of not using the supporting index_files folder for the graphics. Go to Tools Options Web tab uncheck the option to use the supporting folder. Then when you Publish to the Web all your supporting image files will be 'loose' and on the same level as the index.htm file. It can be a bit less tidy, unless you put them all in a subfolder on your site. Also be aware that Publisher cannot convert everything to HTML that you might find on a print formatted publication. You do have to watch how you have it formatted and the layout. A PDF is much more foolproof. But as I said, I have only briefly played with SharePoint and so this information may be totally irrelevant. At this point I would suggest that if you have further questions about Publisher webs, that you post in the web group and we will try to help you there. news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...sher.webdesign or http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...&lang=en&cr=US Please always include the version of Publisher you are using, the URL of your site and as much detail as possible. Good luck. DavidF "WAR" wrote in message ... Thanks, David. If I upload a .pdf to SharePoint, everyone who wants to view the document will have to have a .pdf viewer on their computer. When they open the hyperlink, that program will have to load. If it is a .jpeg or .png, the document will open instantly for viewing. I'm not sure how the index_files work on SharePoint, I'll have to research that. "DavidF" wrote: I haven't used Sharepoint, but if you want to use HTML then you should know that by default Publisher produces an index.htm file plus an index_files folder by default. The index_files folder contains the supporting graphics. You would need to upload both the index.htm file and the index_files folder. Be sure to File Publish to the Web and not Save as a Web page to produce your html files. The first produces 'filtered' html code, the second is 'rich' code full of Office tags and is very bloated. With that said, assuming you want the publication available for download and printing or 'sharing', I would suggest the easiest and perhaps best solution is to simply convert your Publisher publication to PDF format, and upload that file. The text and pictures will be good quality. If you don't have a converter, www.primopdf.com provides a good freebie. DavidF "WAR" wrote in message ... I am trying to create a page in Publisher 2003 with some graphics, text, and pictures to save and upload to SharePoint. When I save it as a jpg or png, the text looks very poor in SP. When I save it as an html file, the pictures do not show up when the document is uploaded. Does anyone have any advice on the best format to do what I am attempting? Thanks! |
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