MacDraw: Background Patterns not Converting to MacDraw Pro

This information was provided by Claris Corporation on 16 March 1998, and incorporated into Apple Computer's Tech Info Library.
Problem: MacDraw 1.9.x files containing text objects with fill patterns. When these files are opened into MacDraw Pro 1.0/1.5, the text objects contain no fill pattern. The fill patterns in the text objects are not converted.

Solution: Open the MacDraw 1.9.x file back in MacDraw 1.9.x. Save As PICT. Then open the PICT file into MacDraw Pro. Fill patterns in text objects will be converted correctly.
Published Date: Feb 18, 2012