Thanks Art, I'll give #2 a try tomorrow morning. Sounds like I have several scripting opportunities and will be pulling together all the pieces next week.
Thanks again! Mollye > Mollye, > > I think #2 is pretty easy -- I'd just create a BookNumber variable > that lived in all of the book's component files. Pick one master file, > insert the variable in the footer on the master page(s). Then set the > contents of the variable in that master file, and Import > Formats > > Variables and Page Layouts into all the component files. > > Number 1, though, I'd only try to play with if you're sure the chapter > orders are not going to change. I think the only way you could do it > automatically is with FrameScript... > > I'd keep that one looser, myself, and just have separate tags for > ChapterNumber and ChapterTitle. > Then type the actual chapter title in as text. And use <$paratext> > variables or cross-references to propagate it. > > Art > > > > > On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 5:26 PM, Mollye Barrett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: >> Art, >> No not quite, but that likely what I implied. What's needed is >> automation. >> I'm revamping these books so the styles change (too frequently) and >> importing format across many, many files can be messy. I'd like to >> control >> this so it's more automated and works from the book leve as much as >> possible. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > Mollye, >> > What, exactly, do you mean by "control?" >> > Do you mean set and prevent anyone from altering it, or >> > >> > On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 5:04 PM, Mollye Barrett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > wrote: >> >> Hi All, >> >> >> >> I have many unstructured books and would like to do two things: >> >> >> >> 1- Contol the chapter name based on the chapter number >> >> Chapter 2 = Operation >> >> Chapter 3 = Lubrication >> >> >> >> Can I do this with a sort of map on the reference pages and control >> it >> >> at >> >> the book level or simply have the chapter name change based on >> >> numbering >> >> properties? >> >> >> >> 2- Control a book number in the footer on the book >> >> >> >> Thanks for all your help...past, present and future! >> >> >> >> Mollye Barrett >> >> ClearPath, LLC >> >> 414-331-1378 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> >> >> >> >> You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a blank email to >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> or visit >> >> >> http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/art.campbell%40gmail.com >> >> >> >> Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit >> >> http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 >> Vincent >> > and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson >> > No disclaimers apply. >> > DoD 358 >> > >> >> >> Mollye Barrett >> ClearPath, LLC >> 414-331-1378 >> > > > > -- > Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent > and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson > No disclaimers apply. > DoD 358 > Mollye Barrett ClearPath, LLC 414-331-1378 _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
