RE: Shortcut Control keys - Part deux
Hi Corinne, If your requirements aren't too extraordinary (e.g. open menus, hidden content, delayed capture), you can also use the common PRINT or ALT+PRINT shortcut and paste the screenshot from the clipboard into your favorite graphics software (CTRL+v). There you can do whatever you wanted to do with Snagit et al. (I assume you have Photoshop, Corel PaintShop Pro, Corel Photo-Paint, Gimp or a similar application). 2 keyboard shortcuts instead of 1. But no additional software, no problems with shortcuts. Best regards Winfried -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Corinne Kenney Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 5:45 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Shortcut Control keys - Part deux Thanks to all for your previous comments about my problems with shortcut keys not working in FrameMaker. The problem was Snagit. As long as I don't have Snagit open, FrameMaker hums along nicely. (As nicely as FM9 CAN hum along...) However... I still need to capture screens. Has anyone who has had this problem used another capture utility that doesn't interfere with FM? I have the free version of ScreenHunter, but I can't edit the captures. I can upgrade and get the version that can. Does anyone else have ScreenHunter, or another recommendation? Any insights or advice? Thanks in advance. Corinne Kenney Technical Documetation OpenTV Golden, Colorado ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Opening book files without opening the book
I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever opening the book? If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that would be particularly helpful. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Opening book files without opening the book
Hi Timothy, You do not have to open the book file in order to work on documents that are contained in that book. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc. 585-659-8267 r...@frameexpert.com *** Frame Automation blog at http://frameautomation.com I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever opening the book? If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that would be particularly helpful. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Opening book files without opening the book
It's just a matter of logistics. If Writer A opens Chapter1.fm and inserts a cross-reference to Chapter2.fm which is currently opened by Writer B, then that will fail. To succesfully be able to insert an inter-chapter cross-reference, Writer A needs all chapters to be writeable. After inserting the cross-reference, Writer A must save all chapters. Frame puts a cross-ref marker on the heading to which the cross-reference is made. An easy way around this is to coordinate the placing of cross-references at certain times during the project. On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Timothy DeWees tdew...@charter.net wrote: I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever opening the book? If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that would be particularly helpful. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as dr_go...@pobox.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dr_gonzo%40pobox.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- Steve Johnson, dr_go...@pobox.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Shortcut Control keys - Part deux
I endorse what Winifred has said. I have used the odd window capture software before but they have always proven to be more fiddly than using Print Screen and dumping into a new Photoshop file thus (assuming the application I am writing about is running on my local machine): 1. Working in FM, ALT-TAB to application 2. Perform the task or go to the correct window configuration. Press PRINT SCREEN 3. ALT-TAB to Photoshop and open a new file. The new file will have the same dimensions as the image data stored on the clipboard. 4. CTRL-V to paste into Photoshop file and manipulate as necessary. 5. Save the file with obvious filename and import into FM. OK. Not a 1-click process but then I have rarely ever found the exact process to be the same, time after time. Always there are slight variations, such as in steps 2, 4, and 5. Alan On 25/02/2010, at 2:53 AM, Reng, Dr. Winfried wrote: Hi Corinne, If your requirements aren't too extraordinary (e.g. open menus, hidden content, delayed capture), you can also use the common PRINT or ALT+PRINT shortcut and paste the screenshot from the clipboard into your favorite graphics software (CTRL+v). There you can do whatever you wanted to do with Snagit et al. (I assume you have Photoshop, Corel PaintShop Pro, Corel Photo-Paint, Gimp or a similar application). 2 keyboard shortcuts instead of 1. But no additional software, no problems with shortcuts. Best regards Winfried -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Corinne Kenney Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 5:45 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Shortcut Control keys - Part deux Thanks to all for your previous comments about my problems with shortcut keys not working in FrameMaker. The problem was Snagit. As long as I don't have Snagit open, FrameMaker hums along nicely. (As nicely as FM9 CAN hum along...) However... I still need to capture screens. Has anyone who has had this problem used another capture utility that doesn't interfere with FM? I have the free version of ScreenHunter, but I can't edit the captures. I can upgrade and get the version that can. Does anyone else have ScreenHunter, or another recommendation? Any insights or advice? Thanks in advance. Corinne Kenney Technical Documetation OpenTV Golden, Colorado -- Alan Litchfield MBus (Hons), MNZCS AlphaByte PO Box 1941, Auckland http://www.alphabyte.co.nz http://www.alphabyte.co.nz/beatrice ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Opening book files without opening the book
I haven't found that to be a problem in FM9 p250 - when Writer A is in Chapter1.fm and makes a cross-ref to Writer B's Chapter2.fm, Writer A gets the dialog about Chapter2.fm being edited, but you can choose View and place your x-ref anyway. When they both get saved, it seems to preserve the x-ref fine. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Steve Johnson Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 12:34 PM To: Timothy DeWees Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Opening book files without opening the book It's just a matter of logistics. If Writer A opens Chapter1.fm and inserts a cross-reference to Chapter2.fm which is currently opened by Writer B, then that will fail. To succesfully be able to insert an inter-chapter cross-reference, Writer A needs all chapters to be writeable. After inserting the cross-reference, Writer A must save all chapters. Frame puts a cross-ref marker on the heading to which the cross-reference is made. An easy way around this is to coordinate the placing of cross-references at certain times during the project. On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Timothy DeWees tdew...@charter.net wrote: I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever opening the book? If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that would be particularly helpful. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as dr_go...@pobox.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dr_gonzo%40pobox.c om Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- Steve Johnson, dr_go...@pobox.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jeff.coatsworth%40jonassoftware.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Opening book files without opening the book
On 24/02/2010 9:56 AM, Timothy DeWees wrote: I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever opening the book? If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that would be particularly helpful. ___ Opening the book file doesn't prevent any of the errors you mention. There's no requirement to open the book file before editing chapters, but I find it convenient to do so. If I'm working in one chapter and want to check something that is in a different chapter, it's easier to open that file with a double-click in the book window than to deal with the file/folder hierarchy of the OS. Where it really makes a difference to have the book file open is when you make PDFs. If the book file is open, cross-file cross-ref's in the chapter PDF files will point to locations in book.pdf, whereas if not, they'll point to locations in other_chapter.pdf. HTH, -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited Toronto, ON, Canada +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 srogers phoenix-geophysics com On the contrary. -- Henrik Ibsen (last words, after a nurse said he seemed a little better.) ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Opening book files without opening the book
What Steve says is all true, of course, but it really has nothing to do with the question of whether a writer needs to have the book file open before working on any chapter. The answer to the question Timothy asked is no, there is no requirement for the book file to be open whenever a chapter is being worked on. One of the key benefits of FrameMaker is the way that multiple authors can work completely independently on modules of information (e.g. chapters) without regard for how they will ultimately be assembled into published deliverables. If you had to always have the book file open, it would effectively preclude you from ever being able to use one chapter with common information (e.g. a list of standard references or a common glossary) from being used in more than one book, which is another benefit of the FrameMaker book paradigm. -Fred Ridder Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:33:49 -0600 Subject: Re: Opening book files without opening the book From: chinask...@gmail.com To: tdew...@charter.net CC: framers@lists.frameusers.com It's just a matter of logistics. If Writer A opens Chapter1.fm and inserts a cross-reference to Chapter2.fm which is currently opened by Writer B, then that will fail. To succesfully be able to insert an inter-chapter cross-reference, Writer A needs all chapters to be writeable. After inserting the cross-reference, Writer A must save all chapters. Frame puts a cross-ref marker on the heading to which the cross-reference is made. An easy way around this is to coordinate the placing of cross-references at certain times during the project. On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Timothy DeWees tdew...@charter.net wrote: I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever opening the book? If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that would be particularly helpful. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Systec Toolbox
Hi all - I've recommended this plug-in to a friend however it appears that Systec no longer has an English language version of their website. Any help? Thanks in advance. Pat Christenson ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Systec Toolbox
They are no longer Systec. The new site is http://www.squidds.de/en/ Mike Wickham - Original Message - From: Pat Christenson pxen...@comcast.net To: FrameUsers List framers@lists.frameusers.com Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 12:05 AM Subject: Systec Toolbox Hi all - I've recommended this plug-in to a friend however it appears that Systec no longer has an English language version of their website. Any help? Thanks in advance. Pat Christenson ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as i...@mikewickham.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/info%40mikewickham.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Shortcut Control keys - Part deux
Hi Corinne, If your requirements aren't too extraordinary (e.g. open menus, hidden content, delayed capture), you can also use the common PRINT or ALT+PRINT shortcut and paste the screenshot from the clipboard into your favorite graphics software (CTRL+v). There you can do whatever you wanted to do with Snagit et al. (I assume you have Photoshop, Corel PaintShop Pro, Corel Photo-Paint, Gimp or a similar application). 2 keyboard shortcuts instead of 1. But no additional software, no problems with shortcuts. Best regards Winfried > -Original Message- > From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com > [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of > Corinne Kenney > Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 5:45 PM > To: framers at lists.frameusers.com > Subject: Shortcut Control keys - Part deux > > Thanks to all for your previous comments about my problems > with shortcut keys not working in FrameMaker. The problem was > Snagit. As long as I don't have Snagit open, FrameMaker hums > along nicely. (As nicely as FM9 CAN hum along...) However... > I still need to capture screens. Has anyone who has had this > problem used another capture utility that doesn't interfere > with FM? I have the free version of ScreenHunter, but I can't > edit the captures. I can upgrade and get the version that > can. Does anyone else have ScreenHunter, or another recommendation? > > Any insights or advice? Thanks in advance. > > Corinne Kenney > Technical Documetation > OpenTV > Golden, Colorado
Opening book files without opening the book
I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever opening the book? If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that would be particularly helpful.
Opening book files without opening the book
It's possible to create those kinds of errors if you delete markers in the open file, but if you have View Text Objects turned on, they're fairly visible and easy to avoid changing. If you make the markers invisible, it makes it a lot more likely that you trash something you want to preserve... Art Art Campbell art.campbell at gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 9:56 AM, Timothy DeWees wrote: > > I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to > framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily > basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing > individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an > individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken > cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is > my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever > opening the book? ?If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that > would be particularly helpful. > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campbell at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/art.campbell%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Opening book files without opening the book
Hi Timothy, You do not have to open the book file in order to work on documents that are contained in that book. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc. 585-659-8267 rick at frameexpert.com *** Frame Automation blog at http://frameautomation.com I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever opening the book? If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that would be particularly helpful.
Opening book files without opening the book
It's just a matter of logistics. If Writer A opens Chapter1.fm and inserts a cross-reference to Chapter2.fm which is currently opened by Writer B, then that will fail. To succesfully be able to insert an inter-chapter cross-reference, Writer A needs all chapters to be writeable. After inserting the cross-reference, Writer A must save all chapters. Frame puts a cross-ref marker on the heading to which the cross-reference is made. An easy way around this is to coordinate the placing of cross-references at certain times during the project. On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Timothy DeWees wrote: > > I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to > framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily > basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing > individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an > individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken > cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is > my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever > opening the book? ?If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that > would be particularly helpful. > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dr_gonzo at pobox.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dr_gonzo%40pobox.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > -- Steve Johnson, dr_gonzo at pobox.com
Opening book files without opening the book
I haven't found that to be a problem in FM9 p250 - when Writer A is in Chapter1.fm and makes a cross-ref to Writer B's Chapter2.fm, Writer A gets the dialog about Chapter2.fm being edited, but you can choose View and place your x-ref anyway. When they both get saved, it seems to preserve the x-ref fine. -Original Message- From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Steve Johnson Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 12:34 PM To: Timothy DeWees Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Opening book files without opening the book It's just a matter of logistics. If Writer A opens Chapter1.fm and inserts a cross-reference to Chapter2.fm which is currently opened by Writer B, then that will fail. To succesfully be able to insert an inter-chapter cross-reference, Writer A needs all chapters to be writeable. After inserting the cross-reference, Writer A must save all chapters. Frame puts a cross-ref marker on the heading to which the cross-reference is made. An easy way around this is to coordinate the placing of cross-references at certain times during the project. On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Timothy DeWees wrote: > > I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to > framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near > daily basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before > editing individual files within that book. My concern is that by > working in an individual file without opening the book, that errors > such as broken cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other > errors may occur. Is my concern founded, or is it ok to edit > individual book files without ever opening the book? ?If anyone has a > link to a discussion of this topic, that would be particularly helpful. > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dr_gonzo at pobox.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dr_gonzo%40pobox.c > om > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > -- Steve Johnson, dr_gonzo at pobox.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as jeff.coatsworth at jonassoftware.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jeff.coatsworth%40jonassoftware.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Opening book files without opening the book
On 24/02/2010 9:56 AM, Timothy DeWees wrote: > > I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to > framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily > basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing > individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an > individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken > cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is > my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever > opening the book? If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that > would be particularly helpful. > ___ Opening the book file doesn't prevent any of the errors you mention. There's no requirement to open the book file before editing chapters, but I find it convenient to do so. If I'm working in one chapter and want to check something that is in a different chapter, it's easier to open that file with a double-click in the book window than to deal with the file/folder hierarchy of the OS. Where it really makes a difference to have the book file open is when you make PDFs. If the book file is open, cross-file cross-ref's in the chapter PDF files will point to locations in book.pdf, whereas if not, they'll point to locations in other_chapter.pdf. HTH, -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited Toronto, ON, Canada +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 srogers phoenix-geophysics com "On the contrary." -- Henrik Ibsen (last words, after a nurse said he "seemed a little better.")
Opening book files without opening the book
What Steve says is all true, of course, but it really has nothing to do with the question of whether a writer needs to have the book file open before working on any chapter. The answer to the question Timothy asked is no, there is no requirement for the book file to be open whenever a chapter is being worked on. One of the key benefits of FrameMaker is the way that multiple authors can work completely independently on modules of information (e.g. chapters) without regard for how they will ultimately be assembled into published deliverables. If you had to always have the book file open, it would effectively preclude you from ever being able to use one chapter with common information (e.g. a list of standard references or a common glossary) from being used in more than one book, which is another benefit of the FrameMaker book paradigm. -Fred Ridder > Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:33:49 -0600 > Subject: Re: Opening book files without opening the book > From: chinaski69 at gmail.com > To: tdewees at charter.net > CC: framers at lists.frameusers.com > > It's just a matter of logistics. If Writer A opens Chapter1.fm and > inserts a cross-reference to Chapter2.fm which is currently opened by > Writer B, then that will fail. > > To succesfully be able to insert an inter-chapter cross-reference, > Writer A needs all chapters to be writeable. After inserting the > cross-reference, Writer A must save all chapters. Frame puts a > cross-ref marker on the heading to which the cross-reference is made. > > An easy way around this is to coordinate the placing of > cross-references at certain times during the project. > > On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Timothy DeWees > wrote: > > > > I am currently working with a couple of other people who are new to > > framemaker. I've been using frame for a bit over two years on a near daily > > basis. I use the practice of always opening a frame book before editing > > individual files within that book. My concern is that by working in an > > individual file without opening the book, that errors such as broken > > cross-references, re-mapping of text insets, or other errors may occur. Is > > my concern founded, or is it ok to edit individual book files without ever > > opening the book? If anyone has a link to a discussion of this topic, that > > would be particularly helpful.
Systec Toolbox
Hi all - I've recommended this plug-in to a friend however it appears that Systec no longer has an English language version of their website. Any help? Thanks in advance. Pat Christenson
