Jo, You wrote:
>I'm converting a Frame file to PDF. The file includes numerous links to >other files, which I need to open in new windows. In the past, I've >used a document-level javascript (openinplace) in the pdf file to make >all links open in new windows. However this no longer works in Acrobat >8, so I want to set this action in the Framemaker file. (The >alternative is to use an application-level javascript in the pdf - but I >have no idea how to do that.) > >The hyperlink I'm currently using is "openpage ...." >Is there a way to force this to open in a new window? The openInPlace JavaScript indeed does not affect user preferences when run from a document-level script, starting in Acrobat 8. To use an application-level JavaScript, you need to place a .js file in a custom Acrobat folder (in the end-user computer). In the case of Acrobat 8, the folder to use is: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8\Acrobat\Javascripts (the .js file is loaded when Acrobat is started; folder location is different depending on the Acrobat version. It is probably easier to provide end users with instructions on how to change the cross-file links in new window preference) Another option is to apply the JavaScript code (in Acrobat) as a page action (eg a page action of page 1). If the PDF may open at different pages through cross-file links, the page action should be assigned to all pages (so that the "new window" behavior is consistent). When it comes to FM->PDF conversion, FrameMaker's openpage/openlink hypertext markers are both identical to gotopage/gotolink. [ My FrameMaker-to-Acrobat add-on has a function that controls the "new window" property globally or individually, so that no additional actions / JavaScripts are necessary after the PDF is created. The "new window" property of cross-file links can also be set to apply to web-based PDF files. See http://www.microtype.com/ImprovePDF10.html for additional information and sample files. ] Shlomo Perets MicroType * http://www.microtype.com FrameMaker training & consulting * FM-to-Acrobat TimeSavers "Improve Your FrameMaker Skills" live web-based training sessions _______________________________________________ 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.
