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cannot open some pdf files

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When trying to read some pdf-files I get "Format of the file <...> could not be determined" (the option Display all image files is on.) This happens with pdf files created by Paperport 14; the files can be read by Adobe Reader. Any suggestion?
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you need to install ghostscript x86
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Ghostscript (gs907w32) is installed (I should have mention it).
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could you send me a pdf that can be opened?
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xnview wrote:could you send me a pdf that can be opened?
I'll be happy to send you an example file: but how/where to send it?
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contact at xnview dot com :)
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xnview wrote:contact at xnview dot com :)
File is on its way...
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Mstat wrote:
xnview wrote:contact at xnview dot com :)
File is on its way...
ok will be fixed
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Great! When it can be expected to be fixed? Thanks,
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i think that next week i'll release it
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