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Vector street map of Columbus, OH suburb?

UnclePlayground — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:19:07 -0800

Can you help me locate editable vector street map of southeastern suburbs of Columbus, Ohio? Specifically something that I can open up in Adobe Illustrator, and change the typeface, colors, etc.
Also, that covers the areas of Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, and Canal Winchester.
There is some money in a budget to pay for the map, but not a lot.
Thanks in advance.

One form to rule them all...

freudenschade — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:57:21 -0800

Creating a form template for colleagues to use at work that needs to meet the following criteria: 1. Allow text fields and drop-down selection boxes. 2. Allow users to add additional text in should they see fit (i.e. doesn't disallow all input outside of form fields). 3. Will allow rows (the form will be arranged like a table) to be duplicated/copied & pasted, including the form fields contained within those rows. 4. Is formatted nicely enough to be passed along to a client and read clearly. 5. Is openable/usable by your average user who doesn't have access to super expensive/specialized software. What program/functions should I be using to create such a document?

I tried Word 2003, but it seems that using form fields requires you to "lock" the document, allowing no editing after the form structure is saved as a template. I had some success with Word 2007 (and its updated form functions), but everyone else in my office uses Office 2003, and even Microsoft's fix that supposedly allows 2003 users to open/edit/save 2007 files still won't allow for opening of DOTX (Word 2007 template) files. Acrobat seems out of the question because PDFs also only allow editing/input within form fields.

Is there something I'm missing in Word 2003 that would make it work for me? Other options? Help, please.

Map of Europe in .WMF format?

punkfloyd — Tue, 14 Dec 2004 09:15:49 -0800

Anybody know where I can find a current map of Europe in .WMF format? Needs to be editable ...no bitmaps please. Need it for PowerPoint.

Implementing a .PDF file that can be edited by multiple users?

sharksandwich — Tue, 24 Aug 2004 08:36:09 -0800

What's the easiest way to implement a .PDF file that can be edited by multiple users (Mac and Windows)? (more inside) I do graphic design freelance work at home. Most of my work comes from one company, in the form of label design. The label information comes from different departments at different points in time. I would like to set up a master file that the individual departments can edit and "sign off" on as they provide their respective "final" information. Ideally the only editable area would be a blank space next to the line item such as "SKU: ________". It would also be swell if a time stamp would state when the line item was last changed (and by which user). I would like to place the files on their FTP site so both platforms can get to it and do their edits. Any advice?