WD: Z-Order of Drawing Objects Is Lost During Conversion

ID: Q183071

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SYMPTOMS

The z-order of drawing objects may be changed if a Word 97 file containing drawing objects is opened in either Word 6.x or Word 7.x using the Word 97 Import converter, Mswrd832.cnv.


CAUSE

There is a problem with the Mswrd832.cnv converter that causes the z-order not to be maintained.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, upgrade to the latest version of the Word 97 Import Converter. For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q162214 WD: How to Obtain the Word 97-2000 Import Converter


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem with certain versions of the Word 97 Import Converter.

This problem is corrected in the version of the converter available with Microsoft Office 97 SR-2.


MORE INFORMATION

For a drawing object or graphic, its "z-order" is its position in a stack of graphics using a three-dimensional coordinate system. In the three-dimensional coordinate system, the x-axis and y-axis represent the horizontal and vertical positions, while the z-axis represents the depth. For example, if you have multiple graphics in the same location in the x-axis and y-axis, the z-order designates which graphic is positioned on top, and which is on the bottom.

Additional query words: z order converting mswrd832.cnv word 97 import 


Keywords          : kbdta kbconversion word8 winword word6 word7 word95 offinterop officeinterop ocsso 
Version           : WINDOWS:6.0,6.0c,7.0,7.0a
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: July 26, 1999