Hi, Jack: On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Jack DeLand <jdeland1 at comcast.net> wrote: > Well, in my case, this is an example of an FM noob expecting a behavior > learned in other tools to work in FM. ?If one can place objects on a > virtual page through whatever means, why not be able to select them all > and easily group them together? ? It works in X, it works in Y, so ... > why should I have to put things inside a certain dotted line to make it > work?
There are at least three problems when learning something new that has some similarity to something you already have experience in: * When to stop expecting that past experience with x will work the same way in y * When to start expecting that you're moving past the complete novice stage * When to apply the Serenity Prayer "...the wisdom to know the difference."<G> > I really like FrameMaker, but there are many "intuitive" things that > just aren't so to someone starting out. ?That's why I read the Help, > open some books, and ask people on this list. Good plan, good attitude! The more information you can provide when asking a question, the more useful the answers will likely be the first time around. Usually this includes what operating system, what version of FrameMaker (in Help > About FrameMaker, there's a number like 9.something followed by p something; all of this comprises the version number.) Since you mentioned that your expectations from working with "X," perhaps it would help to name X; some of us may have experience with X, and may have some painfully-learned experience that can help you make the transition to FrameMaker. > Thanks to all. Ask anytime. HTH Regards, Peter _______________________ Peter Gold KnowHow ProServices
