How do I enable Maplex for all MXDs without losing �??advanced label placement settings

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04-14-2011 09:13 AM
StewartGalloway
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How do I enable Maplex for all MXDs without losing �??advanced label placement settings�?�?  I re-installed 93.  All MXDs now lack Maplex. The prompt �??Label Engine Unavailble�?� gives only 2 options; Convert to standard labels or close doc.
If I convert then will I lose the advanced label placement settings from Maplex.
How do I enable Maplex before this prompt?
Thanks.
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Robert_LeClair
Esri Notable Contributor
Hello,

Maplex is "free" with an ArcInfo license.  If you already have an ArcInfo license, you can turn on the Maplex extension and then save to your normal.mxt.  The next time you start your map documents, it should not have the warning message.

Good luck,

Robert LeClair
Esri-Denver
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StewartGalloway
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Robert,
thanks. I have been using Maplex for years but after re-installing 93, all of the existing MXDs open without Maplex enabled.  I had to use the install DVD to Modify, and reinstalled Maplex.  It seems to be working.  Thank you for your response.
Stew
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