Missing Fonts

I'm using FreeHand MX 11.0.2 on Windows XP Pro.
 I'm trying to open a file that was created on another PC on our network 
containing Futura fonts, and I get a Missing Fonts message telling me that 
specified font is not installed on my computer, and it can substitute it with a

different one. When I choose to replace this font with a different one, I 
scroll down the list, and I am able to find Futura font; however when I choose 
it, it looks different. We had this problem on the other PC at first, and we 
ware able to resolve it by copying all fonts from Control Panel into Program 
Files\Common Files\Adobe\Fonts folder.  However, this trick did not work on my 
PC.  We both have the same fonts, the same software versions, the same 
configuration, so there's no reason why it doesn't work the same way on both 
PCs.  I tried copying this font from the other PC, and reinstalling FreeHand, 
but still wasn't able to get rid of the problem.  FreeHand tech support could 
not help me either.  Does anyone have an idea how to fix it?  Please help!!!
 Mag

> it, it looks different. We had this problem on the other PC at first, and
we
> ware able to resolve it by copying all fonts from Control Panel into
Program
> Files\Common Files\Adobe\Fonts folder.  However, this trick did not work on
my
> PC.  We both have the same fonts, the same software versions, the same

If you put fonts into 'Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Fonts' only Adobe
software can find them. FreeHand still is Macromedia product and programmed way
before this confusing practice by Adobe, so it can only use fonts installed in
Windows/Fonts folder.

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This is the best way to use fonts in Windows, I think.

- Use a font manager like Suitcase or MainType.
- Make a well organized fonts folder outside Windows or Program Files folders.
- Clean up Windows fonts folder by moving and organizing all but essential
system and web fonts like bitmap fonts, Tahoma, Arial, Verdana, Georgia, etc.
- Move and organize Adobe fonts from Common Files.
- Install 'shortcuts' with the font manager instead of copying the actual font
files.
- Uninstall fonts you don't need. This will keep font menu length tolerable. You
can also load fonts meaning 'Install Until Restart'.
- Make a backup copy of your new fonts folder.

Hello, I've looking for these fonts:
MetaPlus Bold Caps
MetaPlus  Bold Roman
MetaPlus Medium  Caps
MetaPlus Medium Roman
MetaPlus Normal Italic

Where can I find them please?

> Hello, I've looking for these fonts:
> MetaPlus Bold Caps
> MetaPlus  Bold Roman
> MetaPlus Medium  Caps
> MetaPlus Medium Roman
> MetaPlus Normal Italic
>
> Where can I find them please?

www.fontfont.com

The descriped problem is exatly the same with my freehand.

Sorry jukka your idea of solving the problem is not working.  suitcase is a 
nice product, we bought it but does not help us with this issue.



"Armadillo" <reply@newsgroup.pls> wrote in message 
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>
>> Hello, I've looking for these fonts:
>> MetaPlus Bold Caps
>> MetaPlus  Bold Roman
>> MetaPlus Medium  Caps
>> MetaPlus Medium Roman
>> MetaPlus Normal Italic
>>
>> Where can I find them please?
>
> www.fontfont.com
>
> Jukka