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ClickArt Fonts 2
 
 
 

Let Your Creativity Soar

Professional-quality fonts can add a dramatic flair, message or special meaning to any project. Combine headline images and fonts to give any project or celebration your unique touch.

 

 

 
FAQs
bullet Copyright Information for ClickArt® Images
bullet Cannot Access or Initialize Your Own Art Collection
bulletC++ Runtime Error
bulletCD Is Not Recognized

 
Issue Copyright Information for ClickArt® Images
Description  
Solution When creating projects that contain ClickArt® images, questions arise concerning the legal use of the images. Copyright information about the images included with ClickArt® Fonts 2 and permission information can be obtained by calling the Permission Hotline. The contact number is shown in the remainder of this technical note. Contact the Permission Hotline at (415) 659-1890 for additional information.
 
Issue Cannot Access or Initialize Your Own Art Collection
Description  
Solution When attempting to launch ClickArt® Fonts 2, an error message similar to one of the following appears: "Cannot Access Your Own Art Collection" or "Cannot Initialize Your Own Art Collection." Corruption of the Your Own Art Gallery can cause this issue. Deleting the corrupt files will help resolve the issue. This technical note describes the process. Complete the steps below for the operating system in use.

 

Windows® XP/2000

  1. Close all open windows and programs to return to the desktop.
     
  2. Click Start and choose Run.
     
  3. Type %HOMEPATH% into the Open field and click OK.
     
  4. Click the Tools menu and choose Folder Options in the window that appears.
     
  5. Select the View tab in the window that opens.
     
  6. Locate the Hidden Files And Folders setting and ensure that Show Hidden Files And Folders is selected.
     
  7. Click OK to accept the change.
     
  8. Double-click the Local Settings folder.
     
  9. Double-click the Application Data folder.
     
  10. Double-click the Broderbund Software folder.
     
  11. Double-click the Print folder.
     
  12. Right-click the ClickArt Fonts 2 folder and choose Delete from the menu that appears.
     
  13. Click Yes if prompted to move any files to the Recycle Bin.
     
  14. Close all open windows and restart the computer.
     
  15. Launch and use the program.

Windows® 98/Me
 
  1. Close all programs and return to the desktop.
     
  2. Click Start, select Search (or Find) and click For Files or Folders. The Search (or Find) window will open.
     
  3. Type USERART*.*; USERPROJ*.* in the Named: field. Verify that a semi-colon ( ; ) is used between the file names that are typed in the Named: field.
     
  4. Confirm that the Look in: option is set to the drive where the program is installed.
     
  5. Click Search Now (or Find Now) to begin the search. When the search is complete, the results will appear in the right (or bottom) pane of the Search (or Find) window. Many files should appear.

    NOTE: If a Find Files window appears with the message "The filename is invalid. Type a valid filename.", click OK, return to Step 3 and verify that the correct information—including punctuation—is typed into the Named: field.

     
  6. When the search is complete, click View in the menu bar, choose Arrange Icons, and click by Type.
     
  7. Click Edit and choose Select All. All files should be highlighted.
     
  8. Press and hold the CTRL key on the keyboard and click all Userart.def and Userproj.def files that are present in the window.
     
  9. Release the CTRL key. All files except the Userart.def and Userproj.def files should be highlighted.
     
  10. Verify that files showing the .def extension are not selected. If a .def file is selected, repeat Steps 7 and 8 to deselect that file.

    NOTE: Do not delete any file showing the .def extension.

     
  11. With all files selected except the Userart.def and Userproj.def files, tap the DELETE key on the keyboard.
     
  12. Click Yes when asked to send the files to the Recycle Bin.
     
  13. Close the Search (or Find) window.
     
  14. Restart the computer.
     
  15. Launch the program and click Yes when prompted to add the artwork or projects to Your Own galleries.
 
Issue C++ Runtime Error
Description  
Solution During the general use of ClickArt® Fonts 2, the message "C++ runtime error" appears. There are many possible causes of this error. Troubleshooting various system-related possibilities will help to identify the source of the issue. The procedures are presented in the remainder of this technical note. Consider the following information when attempting to resolve this issue.

Access Requirements For Windows NT® and Windows® 2000

While installing and running ClickArt® Fonts 2 on Windows NT® and Windows® 2000, you must be logged in with administrative access. To resolve the issue, log in with administrative access and try using the program again.

If ClickArt® Fonts 2 is installed on an operating system other than Windows NT® or Windows® 2000, or the issue persists, continue to the next procedure.

Update the Microsoft® Library Files

Download and install the Microsoft® Library Update to resolve this issue. The Microsoft® Library Update is available at the Microsoft® Web site. Contact Microsoft® for additional information about this procedure. If this issue persists after downloading and installing the Microsoft® Library Update, continue to the next procedure.

Update Drivers

Download and install updated versions of the printer and video drivers to resolve this issue. Contact the system administrator or computer manufacturer for more information about these procedures.
 
Issue CD Is Not Recognized
Description  
Solution After inserting the CD into the CD-ROM drive when prompted, the CD is not recognized. Any number of the following conditions may cause this issue: wrong CD is used, CD needs cleaned, CD-ROM drive settings require changes, or the CD-ROM driver is corrupted, outdated, or the wrong one. By completing the procedures that follow, the CD-Read issue may be resolved. Begin with item one and proceed through the list.
  1. Verify that the correct CD is used when prompted to insert the CD.
     
  2. Clean the CD. Place a small amount of nonabrasive, liquid soap on the shiny side of the CD. Using your fingertips and warm water, gently rub the soap on the CD in a circular motion. Rinse the CD thoroughly and dry it using a clean, soft T-shirt or lint-free towel. Do not use paper towels or tissue paper.
     
  3. Change the Read Ahead setting (Windows® 95/98/Me only) in the following manner:
  1. Return to the desktop and right click on the My Computer icon.
     
  2. Select Properties from the menu that appears and click on the Performance tab in the Systems Properties window.
     
  3. Click the File System button and click the CD-ROM tab.
     
  4. Locate Optimize Access Pattern For:.
     
  5. Click the arrow to the right of the information field and select the No Read Ahead option.
     
  6. Restart Windows®.
  1. Verify that the computer is utilizing a 32-bit file system. In the Systems Properties window (found in Step 3 above), click the Performance tab. Verify that the File System reads 32-bit. (If anything else shows, contact the computer manufacturer for installation of the proper CD-ROM or hard drive drivers.)
     
  2. Verify that the most current version of the driver for the CD-ROM drive is used. Contact the computer manufacturer for additional information.
     
  3. Try to use a different CD in the CD-ROM drive to see if that CD can be read.
     
  4. If possible, insert the CD that is not recognized into the CD-ROM drive of another computer to see if the issue remains.
 
 
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System Requirements
 
 
Win
Platform:   Windows® 98, NT4, 2000, Me, XP
CPU: 150 MHz processor or faster (300 MHz for XP)
Hard Disk: 50 MB free hard disk space
RAM: 64 MB RAM (128 MB for XP)
CD-ROM: 4X CD-ROM drive
Monitor: 800x600 monitor, 16-bit color
Sound Card: Windows-compatible sound card & speakers
Optional: Printer Support: Works with most popular printers supported by Windows.
Internet Access: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, 33.6Kbps modem or faster and Internet access for online graphics and online services.*
Other: Mouse, Speakers
*User is responsible for all Internet access fees and phone charges. The online services advertised as part of this product may be changed or discontinued at any time for any reason.

 



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