Ah, I see. Yes, that's very confusing. The *values* are separate from the *formatting*. The chapter number for your first appendix is *1* (to FM's way of thinking), but it is *formatted* as A.
FM learning curve is steep, no doubt about it. I now know it better than Word, which is a strange thought... Joe Joe Malin Technical Writer (408)625-1623 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.tuvox.com The views expressed in this document are those of the sender, and do not necessarily reflect those of TuVox, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Nolan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 11:01 AM To: Joe Malin; Framers List Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Table heading tag auto number incrementing isn't working Joe, I realize my error. I have started the first appendix to the number 1. I was trying to enter a letter, which Frame wouldn't allow. But, when I enter a numeric 1, then regenerate the book, the appendixes all fall into place. And, when I change the autonumber formats for table title and figure titles to <$chapnum>, they pick up the appendix lettering. Thanks to everyone who helped (Mike, Richard, Art, and Peter). Framers saves the day yet again! Thanks all, -Patrick -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Malin Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 10:48 AM To: Framers List Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Table heading tag auto number incrementing isn't working Dear Patrick, I don't think you have completely followed my instructions. I wrote "On the chapter tab, *set Chapter#: to 1 Format: ALPHABETIC(N)*" Your results seem to indicate that you have the chapter tab set to the *second* radio button: "Continue Numbering From Previous File in Book" Make sure it's set to the *first* radio button, which allows you to set the Chapter # to whatever you want, *and* make sure the number is 1. This dialog (like many in FM) is a bit tricky. Joe Joe Malin Technical Writer (408)625-1623 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.tuvox.com The views expressed in this document are those of the sender, and do not necessarily reflect those of TuVox, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick Nolan Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 10:40 AM To: Framers List Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Table heading tag auto number incrementing isn't working Richard, Thanks. This advice seems to be consistent with what the other framers are saying. But, still getting one minor weirdness. I have done what you said: Changed appendix chapter title autonumber to use the <$chapnum> building block: A:Appendix <$chapnum>:\sn Reset table title and figure title autonumber definitions to use the <$chapnum> building block. Then, on my first appendix, from the book window, RMB the appendix -> Pagination, I set the following: Chapter tab, select Chapter Format ALPHABETIC (N) Paragraph tab Restart numbering (Joe's advice) However, this causes the first appendix to start with the letter "S", which kind of makes sense since the first appendix is the 18th file in the book. How do I get the Appendix to start at "A"? I tried entering a letter in the Chapter # box of the Numbering Properties dialog, Chapter tab. Thanks, -Patrick -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Combs, Richard Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 10:20 AM To: Framers List Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Table heading tag auto number incrementing isn't working Patrick Nolan wrote: > We do use Numeric chapter numbering for the appendixes. For our > *second* appendix in the book, which has the title "Appendix B:", > > The Chapter heading autonumber format for the Appendix is: > A:Appendix <A+>:\sn <snip> > But, the unruly table heading autonumber format > F:Figure <$chapnum>-<n=1>:\sn > > results with the table increments starting at a numeric. E.g., > Table 19-1 > > when in fact we want the table to be: > Table B-19 > > I'm probably missing one small setting or something, but I'm a tad it > baffled. Do I not have my pagination set correctly, or am I doing one > of the autonumbering formats wrong? The latter. Your autonumber format for appendices should use the the chapnum variable, just like chapters: Appendix <$chapnum>:\sn Then, for the first appendix only, you go to Format>Document>Numbering, and on the Chapter tab, click the first radio button, Chapter #, and set Format to ALPHABETIC (N). For subsequent appendices, the Chapter numbering remains set to Continue Numbering From Previous File in Book, just like chapters after the first. Your table headings use the chapnum variable for the chapter/appendix number, so your appendix numbering has to be based on that variable. HTH! Richard ------ Richard G. 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