Bug
Text strings in EMF picture marker symbols are dropped when the symbology is converted to cartographic representations.
| Bug ID Number | NIM039530 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | October 21, 2008 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 9.3 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | XP |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Description
Text strings in EMF picture marker symbols are dropped when the symbology is converted to cartographic representations.![[O-Image] Text strings in EMF marker disappear when convert to representation](https://webapps-cdn.esri.com/CDN/support-site/technical-articles-images/000010343/00N39000003LL24-0EM39000000wd9N.png)
Cause
This is a known limitation.Workaround
Convert the text strings to outlines in the EMF. The following example provides instructions on converting text strings to outlines in Adobe Illustrator CS3:- Open the EMF in Adobe Illustrator.
- Right-click on the text string and select 'Create Outlines'.
![[O-Image] Convert to outlines in Illustrator](https://webapps-cdn.esri.com/CDN/support-site/technical-articles-images/000010343/00N39000003LL2C-0EM39000000wd9O.png)
- Save the EMF.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM039530
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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