We use separate TOC files as well (Frank's "second method" below), but we use an AutoIT script to update it - no manual steps after the initial set-up.
-Niels -> -----Original Message----- -> From: framers-bounces+nfa=maconomy.dk at lists.frameusers.com -> [mailto:framers-bounces+nfa=maconomy.dk at lists.frameusers.com] -> On Behalf Of Frank Harper -> Sent: 6. marts 2006 13:20 -> To: davidaflynn at gmail.com; 'Wollenberger, David'; 'Framers -> (FrameMaker List)' -> Cc: Framers at frameusers.com -> Subject: RE: TOCs at beginning of each chapter -> -> David, -> -> There are two methods I have used. -> -> First is to use the cross-reference feature - place -> cross-references to the headings you want for your TOC. -> Define the TOC para style to incoude a tab with a leader for -> the page number. Define the cross-reference format to -> include the paratext, tab, and pagenum variables. The page -> numbers are updated just like any cross-reference. -> -> The second method is more complex. Generate a chapter TOC -> using the Special menu. This generates a separate file. -> Import the TOC file by reference into the chapter at the -> point you want the TOC. Then when you need to update the -> TOC, regenerate the TOC using the Special menu again. -> Unfortunately, this method requires manual steps, so I -> prefer the first method. -> -> Good luck, -> Frank Harper -> -> -----Original Message----- -> >From: davidaflynn <davidaflynn at gmail.com> -> >Sent: Mar 6, 2006 1:04 AM -> >To: "'Wollenberger, David'" <DAVID.Wollenberger at ca.com>, "'Framers -> >(FrameMaker List)'" <Framers at frameusers.com> -> >Subject: RE: TOCs at beginning of each chapter -> > -> >Hi, -> > -> >I understand your intent because I also require to add a table of -> >contents in the beginning of each chapter. However, I only -> display all -> >H1 cross-references in a simple table. That's my chapter toc... -> > -> >Thank you, -> > -> >Shall Close, -> > -> >Regards, -> > -> >David Flynn -> >Technical Writer -> >Tel: +91 11 26222890/1/2 -> >Extn: 220 -> >Fiorano Software -> >www.fiorano.com -> > -> >____________________________________________________________ -> ___________ -> >_____ -> >_____________ -> > -> >Fiorano announces the availability of it's next generation -> platform - -> >Fiorano SOAT 2006 Platform -> > -> >Learn more at http://www.fiorano.com/products/ -> > -> >Cut your SOA implementation time and cost by 80% today. -> >Download and try Fiorano SOAT 2006 Platform at -> >www.fiorano.com/downloads/ -> > -> >____________________________________________________________ -> ___________ -> >_____ -> >_____________ -> > -> >-----Original Message----- -> >From: framers-bounces+davidaflynn=gmail.com at lists.frameusers.com -> >[mailto:framers-bounces+davidaflynn=gmail.com at lists.frameuse rs.com] On -> >Behalf Of Wollenberger, David -> >Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 2:23 AM -> >To: Framers (FrameMaker List) -> >Subject: TOCs at beginning of each chapter -> > -> >I am attempting to develop a template where there is a TOC at the -> >beginning of each chapter. -> > -> >Initially, I thought that the only way I could do this would be to -> >create a book for each chapter. These books would contain -> nothing but -> >the chapter file and an autogenerated TOC. Then, I would create a -> >master book that contains each of the book files. -> > -> >Although FM allows me to add a book file to a book, when I -> attempt to -> >Generate or Find, I get nothing but error messages. During -> Searches, -> >FM says it cannot open the book files; during Generation, -> FM says it -> >cannot generate because the master book file contains no openable -> >non-generated files. I can open these books from the master -> book window -> >by double-clicking, no errors. -> > -> >Another approach would be to figure out some way of -> including the TOC -> >inside of the chapter file. 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