You build headers or footers directly in the header or footer frame on the Master Page rather than through the autonumber properties of the Paragraph Designer (which is intended for paragraphs in the body of the document rather than on the Master Page).
Each FrameMaker system variable is valid only in a specific defined context. For example, the Table Continuation and Table Sheet variables are only valid if the insertion point is in a table, and the Running H/F variables are only valid when the insertion point is in a background frame (e.g. a header or footer frame) on a Master Page. The <$pagenum> and <$curpagenum> variables are simply not valid in autonumbering formats, which is why they are displayed as literal strings. My opinions only; I don't speak for Intel. Fred Ridder (fred dot ridder at intel dot com) Intel Parsippany, NJ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:framers-bounces+fred.ridder=intel.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Hales-Crotchett, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:05 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Page Number in Paragraph Style Hi, I'd like to set up a paragraph format to use for my footer that contains the page number and my company's required document label. When I try to use <$pagenum> (or <$curpagenum>, or if I paste in the <$curpagenum> variable) in the autonumber format for the style, and place the footer on the master page, I don't get the page number (just the text "<$pagenum>" or "#"). Any tips? Frame 7.1, Windoze. Thanks! Nicole _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as fred.ridder at intel.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/fred.ridder%40intel. com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
