I have EQ6 and I can navigate pretty well in it. What I don't know, though, is how to convert my EQ stuff to a PDF file or Word document.

I see them all the time on the internet and when I take classes from other people, so I think it must be possible. I'm just ignorant! :-D

I often use my own designs when I teach classes, but I don't have a clue how to make the conversion into Adobe or Word or anything. Is there software that I need? A function I'm missing?

Can any of y'all help?
Thanks so much!
Blessings,
Mary Lou

When I am making up instructions for the guild, I click File - Export Marquee Selection - and click and drag for what I want to paste to a word document. I don't have the program to make PDF files.

This post has a couple sites that have free software to create a pdf document.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-8162-1.htm
I have CutePDF. It is also free. (www.CutePDF.com). Type it into your URL. The disadvantage with CutePDF is that it will only do one page at a time.

If you can print it you can make a PDF of anything. Search for 'CutePDF Writer' When you install this, it installs as a printer. When you want a pdf file Use Print File and pick Cute PDF Writer and a save as window will come up and you pick the file you want it in. Hope this helps.

Hmmm - CutePDF will create multi-page PDF's.

MaryLou, in EQ6, to print out a quilt (or layout, template - depends on what you're got on your worktable),
- first go to File, Printer Setup and select your newly installed CutePDF printer
- next, go to File, Print and select what it is you're printing
- select the options you're looking for (print just the outline or show it using your fabrics? print size? print patch outline? etc
- click OK, and be a tad patient - the computer is generating your new file
- you'll next get a dialog box asking you what name and what location you'd like the file to be saved in - enter this information, press enter and you're done!

Hope this helps!
Linda

Well, I'm learning something today. Thanks

Oh my word, Linda!
That worked beautifully!!! Who knew it would be so simple. I had myself convinced I'd have to write code or something!! LOL!

That'll help me tremendously. I have a class coming up next weekend, and I'll be able to so some things a little more "professionally."

I appreciate all the suggestions and comments! Thanks so much!

Blessings,
Mary Lou

Linda, thank you for preventing my giving out incorrect information. /Regards, Dorothy

LOL - Dorothy - it's teamwork! Sifting through all the info that's out there is a challenge, having lots of eyes helps get to solutions :)

YAY! Have a great time with the class!