What about a text inset, where the source document has the light grey background?
-----Original Message----- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Michael O'Neill Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 1:03 PM To: framers Subject: Smart way to achieve goal in FM OK Folks, Here's a basic question for the gurus/experts. I've been using FM for a number of years now, but recently I'm trying to do something that I haven't done before so I'm not sure of the best way to achieve my objective. Context: The document I am authoring from scratch is an entry-level type document that deals mostly with system concepts and strategies. It will link to already extant procedures in the online help, installation guides, etc... The document will be delivered as both a stand-alone PDF, and as part of a merged help set produced with WWP2003. Goal: One of the things my manager wants is a threaded/running "Example/Scenario" section that will appear in various portions of the book that will explain the concepts in terms of an actual example. Basically, this means introducing the Example scenario in the beginning of the guide and corresponding sections of text in various and subsequent chapters. I want this content to appear with a light gray background. How do I do this? Here's what I've thought of: Inserting a one-cell table with a gray background wherever this type of content appears. Problem (which may have its own solution): The one cell table is essentially 1 row, and it doesn't appear that you can break a row across a page. Adding a text frame for this content (from the graphics toolbar). Seems do-able, as I can control the dimensions and background color of the text frame. Only problem is WWP tends to put text frames at the end of the chapter and not at the location in which they appear in the FM document. Anyone have a good solution for this? Like I said, we've never wanted to do this type of thing before, so I am likely missing something obvious. I'm not averse to using the help or other references...but my searches thus far have been hindered by not knowing a good keyword to start with. Alternatively, am I missing something obvious? Is there a paragraph style for background color that I've managed to miss repeatedly? -Michael -=- FrameMaker 6.x -=- _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kristy.nolan at wnco.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/kristy.nolan%40wnco. com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.