Depending on your use of the two sequences, you don't need to have different identifiers for the numbering series, but would have to redefine the numbering definitions.
For example, if you only have the List styles as sub-steps under a numbered set, then they should be in the same series and the definitions can be simplified to: Numbered1 <n=1>< =0>.\t with NextParagraph set to Numbered Numbered <n+>< =0>.\t with NextParagraph set to Numbered List < ><a+>)\t with NextParagraph set to List In this setup, the two numbered styles reset the second-level counter for the List style (note you don't need a separate 'first' version) to zero by including the < =0> building block, so that if a list is added after a numbered item, it will always start with 1. If instead you use either a numbered sequence or alphabetic sequence as a standalone list, then you should either identify them as distinct numbering series by adding an identifying label (any printable character followed by a colon at the start of the numbering property), such as Numbered1 N:<n=1>.\t with NextParagraph set to Numbered Numbered N:<n+>.\t with NextParagraph set to Numbered * List1 A:<a=1>)\t with NextParagraph set to List List A:<a+>)\t with NextParagraph set to List * or by using an empty building block as a placeholder so the counters are distinct from one another: Numbered1 <n=1>< >.\t with NextParagraph set to Numbered Numbered <n+>< >.\t with NextParagraph set to Numbered * List1 < ><a=1>)\t with NextParagraph set to List List < ><a+>)\t with NextParagraph set to List * * It is not necessary to set the NextParagraph property to the same style as is being used, as that is the default behavior - to add a new paragraph with the same tag and characteristics. – Les Smalley ps - Tammy, your "StepLetterContinued - L: :<n+>.\t" defintion will generate a numeral, where I think you meant to use the <a+> building block for a lower-case letter --- On Mon, 12/20/10, Spectrum Writing <[email protected]> wrote: They are unique Series labels that identify the paragraphs that are the part of the same numbered flow. The "N" indicates that all the paragraph tags titled "StepNumber" are to be part of the same flow and the "L" indicates that all paragraph tags titled "StepLetter" are to be part of the same flow. It keeps the related tags together and keeps the numbering correct as a result. In FM's Online Help, serach for Series Label for the full blown detail. I don't see any series Label in your definitions, so FM can't properly number your steps. HTH, TVB Tammy Van Boening Owner/Principal Spectrum Writing, LLC www.spectrumwritingllc.com [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Ed Lightle [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 1:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Auto-Numbering Problem Thanks for the quick reply, Amy. Here are the identifiers I am using: Numbered1 <n=1>.\t with NextParagraph set to Numbered) Numbered <n+>.\t with NextParagraph set to Numbered) List (a) <a=1>)\t with NextParagraph set to List (b,c...) List (b,c...) <a+>)\t with NextParagraph set to List (b,c...) What do N: and L: mean in your identifiers? Thanks! Ed -----Original Message----- From: Spectrum Writing [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 3:06 PM To: Ed Lightle Subject: RE: Auto-Numbering Problem Ed, First, what is the identifier that you use for the numbered steps and the letter steps? The two different numbering sequences should have different auto-identifiers. Here is the setup that I use and I can get your desired results just fine: StepNumberBegin - N:<n=1 >.\t with NextParagraph set to StepNumberedContinued StepNumberContinued - N:<n+>.\t with NextParagraph set to StepNumberContinued StepLetterBegin - L:<n=a >.\t with NextParagraph set to StepLetterContinued StepLetterContinued - L: :<n+>.\t with NextParagraph set to StepLetterContinued HTH, TVB Tammy Van Boening Owner/Principal Spectrum Writing, LLC www.spectrumwritingllc.com [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Lightle Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 12:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Auto-Numbering Problem Hi, Frame Experts. I am using the following auto-numbering scheme and can get the "numbering" to pick up where it left off after using auto-numbers a), b), c),... Here is an example of what I get: 1. First step... 2. Second step... 3. Third step... a) First substep b) Second substep c) Third substep 5. (Should be 4th step) What can I do? Thanks, Ed Lightle Sr. Technical Writer Command Alkon +1-614-799-0600 EXT. 5225 www.commandalkon.com _______________________________________________ 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/info%40spectrumwriti ngll c.com Send administrative questions to [email protected]. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. _______________________________________________ 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/l_c_smalley%40yahoo.com Send administrative questions to [email protected]. 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