Ignoring the question of language compatibility... The easiest way to open a Word file in Frame is not to... Instead, save Word as an RTF and open that. (Note that I'm saying Open -- not Import. Import implies that the file is imported as an object within Frame, which isn't what you should be trying to do.)
However, FM 6 is kind of an antique version, so the import filters aren't as robust as the either 7.x or the current 8.0's --- they've been updated and changed several times. You may also have problems with native Word import because the Word files could have originated in a version that was still in the future when FM 6 was shipping. If the RTF doesn't give you better results, I'd try downloading the FM 8 eval version and see if that works better... Art On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 7:30 PM, Louise Moritsugu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > I'm just starting a French version of an English book I completed a > few months ago. > > The Eng was done in FM 6.0 on OSX 10.3.x (9?). > > I'm trying to do the French in FM 6.O on OSX 10.4.11. > > I can open FrameMaker alright, but it won't import the French Word > files. The error message reads: > > "Mastersoft Error: From -Side Converter returned error 3" > > I've reinstalled Framemaker. > > The Frameusers site is down until Mon, so I can't search the archives. > > The usual way I do these books is to import from Word because the > files have retained the FM the style tags. I could cut and paste, I > suppose, but that will double my work time. And, of course, I'm > behind schedule. > > Any ideas on how to fix this or am I out of luck? Reinstall OSX 3? > > Thanks, > > Louise -- Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.