Help with writing pattern using Adobe

[grandmum6]

I want to write up a pattern I made and save it in pdf format. The only problem is I haven't faintest idea :badideaof how or where to begin. Any and all info will be greatly appreciated.

 

Andrea

[Cremecycle]

You can write & save it in Word. Once it is saved, you can then convert it to a pdf file with Adobe Acrobat or other pdf maker software. I have Adobe Acrobat Professional but I also have a print driver (may not be the correct term for it)for pdf. When I installed Windows 7, Adobe was not compatible as far as recognizing the pdf to print. So for a work around, I found a free pdf maker and instead of printing out on paper, I print to the pdf maker; that actually saves it to pdf a file. The software is Bullzip Pdf Printer. Works great. I'll have to look up the link for it though.

 

Here's a link to download Bullzip.

[RoseRed]

When I write patterns, I write them in MS Word.

 

I pdf them with Primo PDF. http://www.primopdf.com/download.aspx You'll find a lot of 'free' pdf makers for personal use but they want you to pay for it if it's for business use.

 

I use Foxit PDF Reader. I don't even have adobe installed on my machine. http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/

[grandmum6]

so much ladies for the info, I really appreciate it . Andrea

[Cremecycle]

When I write patterns, I write them in MS Word.

 

I pdf them with Primo PDF. http://www.primopdf.com/download.aspx You'll find a lot of 'free' pdf makers for personal use but they want you to pay for it if it's for business use.

 

I use Foxit PDF Reader. I don't even have adobe installed on my machine. http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/

 

 

I have used Foxit (love it) and Primo in the past; however, for some reason Windows 7 wouldn't run them either. I figure eventually upgrades/patches will be available. Then again, it could be my computer, lol.

[RoseRed]

I have W7 and it runs them both. If you upgraded it comes with 90 days of customer service. If you're still within that time frame I would call them.

[Cremecycle]

I have W7 and it runs them both. If you upgraded it comes with 90 days of customer service. If you're still within that time frame I would call them.

 

Thank you for the information; although I think we are over the 90 days. We received W7 the day it was released. My husband did Beta testing for something/someone and in turn he received a huge discount codes for pre-order full versions of W7. I am sure DH could figure out the issue but doesn't want to be bothered at this time; since I was able to get Bullzip as a work around. Since Foxit works with your W7, I am now thinking it is more on the part of my Adobe Acobat (a very old version) not compatible with W7 instead of the other way around. For what I use it for and the cost of full versions of Adobe, it is just not worth getting a newer version. I can live with my current set up for now.

[WVUAlesha]

If you can't figure it out - I'd be more than happy to help you convert it. Just let me know

[RoseRed]

Just make sure that your Adobe is updated. There was a malware attack that was directed to the older versions of adobe. I didn't pay much attention to it because I don't run it.

 

I do remember that you're supposed to UNcheck the 'open in your bowser' box.