RE: Mif2Go graphics question
Hi Jeremy, Running the copy command from the command prompt works. So how do I avoid having to run the commands from the command line every time I regenerate the online help? Getting rid of the plus sign in the directory path doesn't solve the problem as to why the graphics aren't being automatically copied to the wrap directory. Thanks. Martha -Original Message- From: Jeremy H. Griffith [mailto:jer...@omsys.com] Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:28 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Cc: Martha Lee Subject: Re: Mif2Go graphics question On Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:58:00 -0400, Martha Lee martha@coventor.com wrote: I do want to use the original graphics; as you said, generating them results in poorer quality. The wrap path and the CopyGraphicsFrom directory are not the same; they have the same name, but are in different locations. The wrap path is C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus. The CopyGraphics directory is on the C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus. But if I change the wrap directory to some other name, it doesn't solve my problem. No, I wouldn't expect it to, since they are different actual locations. Changing the StripGraphPath to Yes still doesn't get my graphics into the wrap directory. That was so that the HTML files could see them if they were there. If the original path were preserved, they would be looking elsewhere. This is driving me nuts. Any other suggestions? The next thing I'd do to diagnose is open a Command Prompt window, enter the commands we use by hand, and see if any problem appears: cd C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus copy /Y C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus\*.jpg copy /Y C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus\*.gif See if the files are really copied this time. If not, the path is wrong. But I suspect they will be copied. When we do the copy, we add one more part, the destination path, to each copy: C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus Why would that be a problem? Because + has a meaning to the copy command, and will make the whole line mean something else. That is why you should NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use any characters in a file or path name other than letters and digits... HTH! -- Jeremy H. Griffith, at Omni Systems Inc. jer...@omsys.com http://www.omsys.com/ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Filepaths (was Re: Mif2Go graphics question)
Never, really? Only letters and digits? Since I started in the Unix world (oh so long ago), I personally hate the use of spaces in file names and directory paths, but have always used an underscore in its place if really necessary to help clarify the name. Extra periods also can be used, it just looks awkward to my eyes. The plus symbol is very dangerous as you point out, and although legal I don't like using a minus (hyphen) either (as it looks too much like the unix command/param switch to me). Quotes and apostrophes are a disaster IMO as well. Just my $0.02 – Les Smalley --- On Thu, 9/10/09, Jeremy H. Griffith jer...@omsys.com wrote: The next thing I'd do to diagnose is open a Command Prompt window, enter the commands we use by hand, and see if any problem appears: cd C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus copy /Y C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus\*.jpg copy /Y C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus\*.gif See if the files are really copied this time. If not, the path is wrong. But I suspect they will be copied. When we do the copy, we add one more part, the destination path, to each copy: C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus Why would that be a problem? Because + has a meaning to the copy command, and will make the whole line mean something else. That is why you should NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use any characters in a file or path name other than letters and digits... HTH! -- Jeremy H. Griffith, at Omni Systems Inc. jer...@omsys.com http://www.omsys.com/ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Creating paragraph style with colored bar bearing a graphic
Hello, first post ever I have been using Framemaker for about six or seven years, primarily within the context of a manual document template created long ago. I have forgotten how we made a particular paragraph style and need to make some more like it. This style is used for cautions and warnings in technical manuals pertaining to industrial machinery. The current ones have a colored bar running full column width, and the bar displays a graphic symbol [triangle including an exclamation point] and the word, warning or caution. Below that bar is where your entered text will appear; the specifics of your warning or caution. To be in compliance with some international styles of safety information, I need to make some more, perhaps with different symbols and certainly different words. I can't for the life of me figure out how these are constructed. Can someone here tell me how to do this? I would be happy to email some examples to someone if that was helpful or necessary. Thank you for your consideration GM ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Changing Spelling Checker (Dictionary)
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PS vs Save as PDF
What are the advantages/disadvantages of making a PS file and distilling it to a PDF vs the Save as PDF option? Thanks. Karyn R Smith Bombardier Customer Services - Customer Training DFW Training Program Developer 2929 West Airfield Drive P.O. Box 619011 DFW Airport TX 75261 469-791-4386 w 817-528-1434 cell Ask me about Toastmasters! http://goldentriangle.freetoasthost.net ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Help: File gone berserk
I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I attempted to create a PDF yesterday of a book that I've created numerous times before. For some unknown reason I received an error message in the log indicating that a certain font was not available. I occasionally get this message but I ignore it, because I have no idea why Frame thinks I'm using a font it doesn't have. It's never stopped a PDF from being created, until yesterday. Frame simply refused to create the PDF. I have no idea what's wrong with the file (it's the cover). The only font used is Arial. There are no other fonts in the file. I even did a Select All and reapplied Arial just in case, but to no avail. Has anyone ever had this problem before? Is there some way to search Frame files for a specific font in order to change it? Thanks for any help! Lea Galanter ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: OFF-TOPIC POST Digital Voice Recorders
I've been using the Olympus DS-40 Digital Voice Recorder for about 4 months now to interview SME's and record conference calls. It was the best investment that I ever made for this type of product. = Will Husa Technical Writer Your source for user-friendly documentation Phone: 708-927-3569 Fax: 630-668-9283 www.4techwriter.com -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Flato, Gillian Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 6:21 PM To: fram...@frameusers.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: OFF-TOPIC POST Digital Voice Recorders I am looking to purchase a USB Digital Voice Recorder for interviewing SME's. So I just need good voice quality for mono voice, long battery life, long recording time and ease of transfer to my computer. What have been your experiences with them? Any recommendations? TIA Thank you, Gillian Flato Technical Writer (Software) nanometrics 1550 Buckeye Dr. Milpitas, CA. 95035 *408.545.6316 7 408.232.5911 * gfl...@nanometrics.com mailto:gfl...@nanometrics.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as will.h...@4techwriter.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/will.husa%404techwriter. com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: can a chapter in a book be set to conditional?
I have produced 2 books from one using conditional text for UK and US spelling and metric units and those parts of the text that are different. The forewords are different, and here whole pages are conditional. If you have the appendix in a different file, you could just make that whole text conditional, and in the book where the appendix is not needed, you would just be adding an extra blank page when all the conditional text is hidden (or insert a conditional picture on this page if you don't want it blank). I much prefer to have only one book, since most of the updates are needed in both language versions. Ragnar Hanas Uddevalla Hospital Sweden -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Ulrike Forsberg (UFO) Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 8:29 AM To: Fred Ridder; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: can a chapter in a book be set to conditional? My objection to building two books is the risk of producing a wrong manual because I forgot that I had an extra book for one of the manuals (you all know that things can get rather hectic close to a deadline). What I have done until now for the 3 products is that I changed the variables and the conditional text settings to produce the specific manual. The cover pages are added to the pdf file, they are done in a different program, so no advantage here for working with three books. Two books for 3 manuals will be the solution, and I have to note down in my procedure that there is a separate book for one of the three manuals. Thanks for all the feedback, have a nice day everybody, Ulrike From: Fred Ridder [mailto:docu...@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 4:37 PM To: Ulrike Forsberg (UFO); framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: can a chapter in a book be set to conditional? What is your objection to building two books? That's the way FrameMaker is designed to work. If it weren't for the ability to build different books from differing collections of chapters is the primary reason for the extra comlication of the chapter/book paradigm. -Fred Ridder Subject: can a chapter in a book be set to conditional? Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 12:54:16 +0200 From: u...@thrane.com To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Hi Framers, I have a book file with a number of chapters and appendices. I use the same book file for 3 manuals, which I control with 3 conditional text tags. One of the appendices is only used in 2 of the manuals. Can I make this appendix conditional? My fallback solution is to make a separate book for this manual. I'd prefer though to have a single book. Thanks for your time, Ulrike Forsberg Technical writer E u...@thrane.com T +45 39 55 8213 Thrane Thrane A/S - Lundtoftegaardsvej 93 D DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark - www.thrane.com T +45 39 55 88 00 - F +45 39 55 88 88 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as ragnar.ha...@betamed.se. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/ragnar.hanas%40betamed.s e Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: PS vs Save as PDF
SaveAs uses hidden job settings that differ from the standard Distiller job settings and for many people don't work as well -- it just tends to be more problematic to produce consistent results. How well it works varies a lot depending on your FM and Acrobat versions, and whether you use the limited Distiller instance shipped with Frame or the full version. Saving as a PS file and then distilling keeps the entire production inside Acrobat itself where it's more easily controlled -- there are no hidden settings. That said, there's no reason to do a two-step PS-then-distill process when you can just Print to the Adobe PDF printer instance, which produces the PS file and distills it in one step. Art Campbell art.campb...@gmail.com ... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl. -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:29 AM, karyn.sm...@aero.bombardier.com wrote: What are the advantages/disadvantages of making a PS file and distilling it to a PDF vs the Save as PDF option? Thanks. Karyn R Smith Bombardier Customer Services - Customer Training DFW Training Program Developer 2929 West Airfield Drive P.O. Box 619011 DFW Airport TX 75261 469-791-4386 w 817-528-1434 cell Ask me about Toastmasters! http://goldentriangle.freetoasthost.net ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campb...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/art.campbell%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Help: File gone berserk
You could save the file in question as a .mif file and open it a text editor and then search for the exact name of the font that is causing problems. I've used this trick many times. Scott White Media Production Manager Implementation Coordinator 210-704-8239 swh...@alamark.com On Sep 9, 2009, at 10:42 AM, Lea Galanter wrote: I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I attempted to create a PDF yesterday of a book that I've created numerous times before. For some unknown reason I received an error message in the log indicating that a certain font was not available. I occasionally get this message but I ignore it, because I have no idea why Frame thinks I'm using a font it doesn't have. It's never stopped a PDF from being created, until yesterday. Frame simply refused to create the PDF. I have no idea what's wrong with the file (it's the cover). The only font used is Arial. There are no other fonts in the file. I even did a Select All and reapplied Arial just in case, but to no avail. Has anyone ever had this problem before? Is there some way to search Frame files for a specific font in order to change it? Thanks for any help! Lea Galanter ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as swh...@alamark.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/swhite%40alamark.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Cost of a basic FrameScript script
Hi all, I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically defined as: . shrink wrapped. under current line. left aligned. 1.5 cm from left margin Who should I ask for having such script developed (if using a FrameScript for doing that is the best solution of course)? How much would it cost me? Thank you all in advance for your help, Mathieu. _ Achetez un nouveau PC et bénéficiez de Windows 7 dès sa sortie ! http://www.portable-windows.com/ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Remote Desktop and FrameMaker
I regularly use Frame remotely from various platforms with decent results. Application-wise it is pretty solid. Mostly, I use it over a local area network or across two centrally located LANs with one switch between them. How many 'hops' you have in between your desktop and remote machine, chapter size, how fast you scroll through your book, can play a big factor as well. I have used Frame 7 and 8 running on Windows and Frame 8 running on Solaris (remote machine) by way of Windows Remote Desktop and rdesktop (Linux) (local or 'desktop' machine) The only thing I have noticed is that the copy or ctrl+C command does not always buffer consistently between the remote and the desktop machine (Linux). I would use this for instance if I have some source material on the desktop I want to paste into my FrameMaker doc open on the remote machine. I've also noticed that hex key codes don't work when trying to type special characters using the number pad. Normal shortcuts that use the qwerty characters work seamlessly. This might work if you use Windows Remote Desktop from a Windows machine rather than the rdesktop Linux variant. If you have a good Network connection, which I do, that also helps things along. The Solaris machine I use is a bit dated, and I use it mainly for doc build and check in using FrameScript. But rdesktop-ing to it works as far as I have seen. HTH Reid From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com on behalf of Catherine Woods Sent: Thu 9/10/2009 8:52 PM To: 'Brabson, Michelle'; framers@lists.frameusers.com Cc: 'Dressner, Elizabeth' Subject: RE: Remote Desktop and FrameMaker I was using FrameMaker with remote desktop today. It was fine as far as I could tell. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Brabson, Michelle Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:28 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Cc: Dressner, Elizabeth Subject: Remote Desktop and FrameMaker Hi-- Does anyone know if FrameMaker works with Remote Desktop? I have this set up and I find that several files I work with blow up. I do not have this problem on other configurations, that is, not using Remote Desktop. I am on FrameMaker 7.2. Any help is appreciated! Michelle __ Michelle Brabson * Technical Production Manager * SunGard Higher Education * 4 Country View Road, Malvern, PA 19355 * Tel 610-578-5040 * Fax 610-578-5400 * michelle.brab...@sungardhe.com * www.sungardhe.com Please consider the environment before printing this message. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as catw...@telus.net. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/catwood%40telus.net Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as rg...@interactivesupercomputing.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/rgray%40interactivesupercomputing.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Cost of a basic FrameScript script
There are several people who produce custom scripts on the list, and you can find more in the FrameScript group on Yahoo. My preference has always been to work with Rick Quattro at frameexpert.com. I don't think that's a complicated script, so I doubt the cost would be high, but you're paying for the programmer's time and expertise -- I'd guesstimate $175 +/- $50. However, I'd look at the ImpGraph plug in to see if that meets your needs before you dive into script land. Cheaper and ready to run. http://home.comcast.net/~bruce.foster/ImpGraph.htm Art Campbell art.campb...@gmail.com ... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl. -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 10:18 AM, mathieu jacquet bobi...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all, I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically defined as: . shrink wrapped. under current line. left aligned. 1.5 cm from left margin Who should I ask for having such script developed (if using a FrameScript for doing that is the best solution of course)? How much would it cost me? Thank you all in advance for your help, Mathieu. _ Achetez un nouveau PC et bénéficiez de Windows 7 dès sa sortie ! http://www.portable-windows.com/ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campb...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/art.campbell%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Cost of a basic FrameScript script
Thank you Art, maybe Bruce can confirm that. And now I've understood why I've been calling my colleague Bruce Cooper Bruce Foster for a while (unless that was because he worked face to face with a Jodie, but not Foster...anyway :o) ). Have a nice day, Mathieu. From: art.campb...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:25:32 -0400 Subject: Re: Cost of a basic FrameScript script To: bobi...@hotmail.com CC: framers@lists.frameusers.com There are several people who produce custom scripts on the list, and you can find more in the FrameScript group on Yahoo. My preference has always been to work with Rick Quattro at frameexpert.com. I don't think that's a complicated script, so I doubt the cost would be high, but you're paying for the programmer's time and expertise -- I'd guesstimate $175 +/- $50. However, I'd look at the ImpGraph plug in to see if that meets your needs before you dive into script land. Cheaper and ready to run. http://home.comcast.net/~bruce.foster/ImpGraph.htm Art Campbell art.campb...@gmail.com ... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl. -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 10:18 AM, mathieu jacquet bobi...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all, I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically defined as: . shrink wrapped. under current line. left aligned. 1.5 cm from left margin Who should I ask for having such script developed (if using a FrameScript for doing that is the best solution of course)? How much would it cost me? Thank you all in advance for your help, Mathieu. _ Achetez un nouveau PC et bénéficiez de Windows 7 dès sa sortie ! http://www.portable-windows.com/ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campb...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/art.campbell%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. _ Achetez un nouveau PC et bénéficiez de Windows 7 dès sa sortie ! http://www.portable-windows.com/ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Creating paragraph style with colored bar bearing a graphic
Gordon Maney wrote: I have been using Framemaker for about six or seven years, primarily within the context of a manual document template created long ago. I have forgotten how we made a particular paragraph style and need to make some more like it. This style is used for cautions and warnings in technical manuals pertaining to industrial machinery. The current ones have a colored bar running full column width, and the bar displays a graphic symbol [triangle including an exclamation point] and the word, warning or caution. Below that bar is where your entered text will appear; the specifics of your warning or caution. With the cursor in such a pgf, go to the Paragraph Designer Advanced tab. More than likely, you'll see that Frame Above Pgf is set to something other than None. That something is a graphics frame on a reference page. Select View Reference Pages, and you'll find the frame containing the colored bar, triangle, and word. If you check the frame's properties, you'll see it has the name that Frame Above Pgf was set to. For each similar format you want, create a new graphics frame on the ref page, give it an appropriate name, and add the content (or copy/paste from the existing one). The word is probably done as a Text Line. HTH! Richard Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 -- ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: PS vs Save as PDF
Art Campbell wrote: ... That said, there's no reason to do a two-step PS-then-distill process when you can just Print to the Adobe PDF printer instance, which produces the PS file and distills it in one step. Art Campbell For some workflows, there is a reason -- if you set up multiple watched folders with different job options and 'out' folders associated with them. Printing to a .ps file destined for one of those folders can be a useful automation in the background while you do other things. -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited Toronto, ON, Canada +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 srogers phoenix-geophysics com The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to beg in the streets, steal bread, or sleep under a bridge. --Anatole France ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: PS vs Save as PDF
What are the advantages/disadvantages of making a PS file and distilling it to a PDF vs the Save as PDF option? Thanks. If you read this board regularly, you'll see that almost all problems relating to PDF production result from using Save as PDF. Just avoid it. Instead, print to the Adobe PDF virtual printer. It always works and does the same thing as creating a PS file and then manually distilling it-- all in one step. There is one time, however, that you might want to print to PS, and that's if you create watched folders in Acrobat. These are folders that Acrobat monitors. When a PS file appears in them, Acrobat automatically distills the file. The cool thing is that you can set up multiple watched folders, and assign one of Acrobat's .joboptions settings files to each. So when you create a PS file in that folder, it will be distilled with the particular joboptions set for the folder. If you find yourself needing to change the joboptions settings regularly, it can useful. Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Cost of a basic FrameScript script
I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically defined as: shrink wrapped. under current line. left aligned. 1.5 cm from left margin Who should I ask for having such script developed (if using a FrameScript for doing that is the best solution of course)? How much would it cost me? You might also want to check out Bruce Foster's ImpGraph plugin. It sounds like it does what you want. Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Cost of a basic FrameScript script
Oops forgot the link to ImpGraph: http://home.comcast.net/~bruce.foster/products.htm Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: PS vs Save as PDF
That's true, but the OP was comparing PSDistill to SaveAs. No mention of watched folders. Because SaveAs also wouldn't be used in a watched folder workflow, I assumed that watched folders weren't involved and so didn't go down that path. Art Campbell art.campb...@gmail.com ... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl. -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 10:49 AM, Stuart Rogers srog...@phoenix-geophysics.com wrote: Art Campbell wrote: ... That said, there's no reason to do a two-step PS-then-distill process when you can just Print to the Adobe PDF printer instance, which produces the PS file and distills it in one step. Art Campbell For some workflows, there is a reason -- if you set up multiple watched folders with different job options and 'out' folders associated with them. Printing to a .ps file destined for one of those folders can be a useful automation in the background while you do other things. -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited Toronto, ON, Canada +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 srogers phoenix-geophysics com The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to beg in the streets, steal bread, or sleep under a bridge. --Anatole France ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Help: File gone berserk
Lea Galanter wrote: I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I attempted to create a PDF yesterday of a book that I've created numerous times before. For some unknown reason I received an error message in the log indicating that a certain font was not available. I occasionally get this message but I ignore it, because I have no idea why Frame thinks I'm using a font it doesn't have. It's never stopped a PDF from being created, until yesterday. Frame simply refused to create the PDF. I have no idea what's wrong with the file (it's the cover). The only font used is Arial. There are no other fonts in the file. I even did a Select All and reapplied Arial just in case, but to no avail. Has anyone ever had this problem before? Is there some way to search Frame files for a specific font in order to change it? Thanks for any help! Lea Galanter Lea, The only font *visible* is Arial, but FM may have other font names saved in the file on reference pages or in table tag definitions. The fact that the message is intermittent suggests that between sessions your default printer has changed (perhaps from a physical printer to AdobePDF or vice versa). When a physical printer is the default, it reports its resident fonts to the OS, which then falsely informs applications that those fonts are actually installed on the PC. When the default printer changes, poof -- those fonts are gone. The SetPrint plug-in from http://www.sundorne.com/FrameMaker/Freeware/setPrint.htm eliminates that problem. More info, and instructions for cleaning up files: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/327/327053.html Best regards, -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited Toronto, ON, Canada +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 srogers phoenix-geophysics com The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to beg in the streets, steal bread, or sleep under a bridge. --Anatole France ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Help: File gone berserk
Lea Galanter wrote: I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I attempted to create a PDF yesterday of a book that I've created numerous times before. For some unknown reason I received an error message in the log indicating that a certain font was not available. I occasionally get this message but I ignore it, because I have no idea why Frame thinks I'm using a font it doesn't have. It's never stopped a PDF from being created, until yesterday. Frame simply refused to create the PDF. I have no idea what's wrong with the file (it's the cover). The only font used is Arial. There are no other fonts in the file. I even did a Select All and reapplied Arial just in case, but to no avail. Has anyone ever had this problem before? Is there some way to search Frame files for a specific font in order to change it? FM is punishing you for ignoring that missing font message for so long. ;-) Seriously, if the font's not being used (for instance, it exists only in a catalog definition or on a reference page), it shouldn't prevent Distiller from creating the PDF. Does the file contain an imported graphic that might contain the font? Further diagnosis would require further information. In general, it helps if you provide specifics like the OS, the FM version, the process you were using to PDF, the point in the process when it failed and the exact error message, the name of the missing font, etc. Here's the easiest way to get rid of missing font messages -- if they're not coming from imported graphics or text insets, and you're really, really sure the font shouldn't be there: Close the file with the missing font. Go to File Preferences General. Clear the Remember Missing Font Names check box and click Set. Reopen the file with the missing font. You'll get a slightly different missing font message because this time you're being asked if it's OK to replace the font permanently. Accept, save the file, and the font is gone. If you care about what it's replaced with, you'll need to learn about font mappings in the maker.ini file. HTH! Richard Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 -- ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: PS vs Save as PDF
Mike Wickham wrote: There is one time, however, that you might want to print to PS, and that's if you create watched folders in Acrobat. These are folders that Acrobat monitors. When a PS file appears in them, Acrobat automatically distills the file. The cool thing is that you can set up multiple watched folders, and assign one of Acrobat's .joboptions settings files to each. So when you create a PS file in that folder, it will be distilled with the particular joboptions set for the folder. If you find yourself needing to change the joboptions settings regularly, it can useful. Yes, watched folders can be extremely useful. But note that this feature is only available if you have Adobe Acrobat Professional. The feature is not available if you have the Standard version of Acrobat or if you are only using the version of Distiller that is bundled with FrameMaker. -Fred Ridder ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: OFF-TOPIC POST Digital Voice Recorders
For a fascinating variation on a digital recorder you might also check out Livescribe Smart Pen, at http://www.livescribe.com They were available on our Costco online website, and I recently noticed they have them at my local Target, too. They have a website with videos of the pens in use, and the Community forums are full of pen cast examples. There are a couple of other mfg of similar devices, one by IOGear ___ Sheila Carlisle V: 425/ 486-2988 F: 425/ 483-3836 Axial InfoSolutions Inc. (Bothell, Washington) Automated Publishing Solutions / XML Publishing Solutions http://www.axialinfo.com http://www.miramo.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Commenting with Acrobat Reader
Hi Folks, What is the minimum version of Acrobat Reader that can be used to edit a PDF file that has Commenting with Reader enabled by Acrobat 8 Pro or Acrobat 8 3D? Some of our SMEs in Japan still have Reader 7 installed. Because of local company security, they cannot go to the Adobe website and download Reader 9. Thanks, Diane Hitachi Data Systems ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Running FM9 (and TCS2) on 64-bit systems
In listening to various sources discuss this, can someone clarify this issue for me? Does Frame automatically run in 32-bit mode on a Vista 64-bit system, or do you have to do setup to get it to run properly. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training m...@grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsullivan linkedin facebook -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Dov Isaacs Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:03 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Soliciting hardware recommendations FrameMaker certainly does run on Vista 64-bit and runs exceptionally well! I ran FrameMaker 8 and now FrameMaker 9 in that environment without any problem whatsoever. What is true is that FrameMaker is a 32-bit application. Vista 64-bit runs 32-bit applications without a problem in 32-bit mode. What you do gain running a program like FrameMaker under Vista 64-bit is the ability of support much larger amounts of real memory (I run with 8 gigabytes) and thus run the risk of less paging activity to kill performance when running multiple applications concurrently! Also, I have found Vista 64-bit to be rock solid, running for weeks on end without reboots; my only reboots being necessary for the monthly Patch Tuesday Microsoft OS updates. - Dov -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Reng, Dr. Winfried Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:28 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Soliciting hardware recommendations Hi, If you get an Intel Core 2 Duo (or Core 2 Quad) system, running at 2.6GHz or higher, with 4GB of DDR2 RAM and 7200rpm drives (RAID 0 might be a bit of overkill but easy enough to do), Windows Vista Business 64-bit, and something like an nVidia 9600GT card or better, you will have *more* than enough power to run FrameMaker with excellent performance. This should cost under $1000 or so ... depending on the other options you want on it. Of course you can continue to use a Mac system. Only a correction regarding Vista 64 bit. As far as I know FrameMaker does not run on 64 bit Vista. That was posted here several times. Best regards Winfried ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as m...@grafixtraining.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/matt%40grafixtraining.co m Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Commenting with Acrobat Reader
From memory, I'm 90% sure/think you can use Reader 7 to comment in an Acrobat 8 file. But I think I'd test it with one or two tame SMEs first... Art Art Campbell art.campb...@gmail.com ... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl. -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 12:15 PM, Diane Gaskill dgcal...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Folks, What is the minimum version of Acrobat Reader that can be used to edit a PDF file that has Commenting with Reader enabled by Acrobat 8 Pro or Acrobat 8 3D? Some of our SMEs in Japan still have Reader 7 installed. Because of local company security, they cannot go to the Adobe website and download Reader 9. Thanks, Diane Hitachi Data Systems ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campb...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/art.campbell%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Running FM9 (and TCS2) on 64-bit systems
FrameMaker automatically runs properly in 32-bit mode in Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit versions. There is nothing that you need to do to cause this to happen. - Dov -Original Message- From: Matt Sullivan [mailto:m...@grafixtraining.com] Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 9:19 AM To: Dov Isaacs; framers@lists.frameusers.com; 'Pam Coca'; RJ Jacquez Subject: Running FM9 (and TCS2) on 64-bit systems In listening to various sources discuss this, can someone clarify this issue for me? Does Frame automatically run in 32-bit mode on a Vista 64-bit system, or do you have to do setup to get it to run properly. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training m...@grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsullivan linkedin facebook -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Dov Isaacs Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:03 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Soliciting hardware recommendations FrameMaker certainly does run on Vista 64-bit and runs exceptionally well! I ran FrameMaker 8 and now FrameMaker 9 in that environment without any problem whatsoever. What is true is that FrameMaker is a 32-bit application. Vista 64-bit runs 32-bit applications without a problem in 32-bit mode. What you do gain running a program like FrameMaker under Vista 64-bit is the ability of support much larger amounts of real memory (I run with 8 gigabytes) and thus run the risk of less paging activity to kill performance when running multiple applications concurrently! Also, I have found Vista 64-bit to be rock solid, running for weeks on end without reboots; my only reboots being necessary for the monthly Patch Tuesday Microsoft OS updates. - Dov -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Reng, Dr. Winfried Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:28 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Soliciting hardware recommendations Hi, If you get an Intel Core 2 Duo (or Core 2 Quad) system, running at 2.6GHz or higher, with 4GB of DDR2 RAM and 7200rpm drives (RAID 0 might be a bit of overkill but easy enough to do), Windows Vista Business 64-bit, and something like an nVidia 9600GT card or better, you will have *more* than enough power to run FrameMaker with excellent performance. This should cost under $1000 or so ... depending on the other options you want on it. Of course you can continue to use a Mac system. Only a correction regarding Vista 64 bit. As far as I know FrameMaker does not run on 64 bit Vista. That was posted here several times. Best regards Winfried ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as m...@grafixtraining.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/matt%40grafixtraining.co m Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Running FM9 (and TCS2) on 64-bit systems
FrameMaker automatically runs properly in 32-bit mode in Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit versions. There is nothing that you need to do to cause this to happen. - Dov My experience is the same as well - (FrameMaker 8 and the trial version only of FrameMaker 9) - on a Windows 7 64-bit system. The only reason I changed to Windows 7 32-bit (just yesterday) was because I ran into a few missing driver issues with Windows 7 64-bit ... and the Vista 64-bit versions of those drivers did not work for some reason. But this decision was unrelated to FrameMaker in any way. The occasional problems of being an early adopter ... sigh. Z ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Help: File gone berserk
On 10/09/2009, at 3:42 AM, Lea Galanter wrote: I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I attempted to create a PDF yesterday of a book that I've created numerous times before. For some unknown reason I received an error message in the log indicating that a certain font was not available. I occasionally get this message but I ignore it, because I have no idea why Frame thinks I'm using a font it doesn't have. It's never stopped a PDF from being created, until yesterday. Frame simply refused to create the PDF. I have no idea what's wrong with the file (it's the cover). The only font used is Arial. There are no other fonts in the file. I even did a Select All and reapplied Arial just in case, but to no avail. Has anyone ever had this problem before? Is there some way to search Frame files for a specific font in order to change it? Try opening the offending chapter file(s) before running the PDF process and run it again. The PDF should complete and in the error log, show a list of what fonts are missing. As already stated, it is likely that there are fonts used in otherwise non-visible pages or even specified in paragraph or character formats, used ad-hoc in even one space,... Alan -- Alan T Litchfield AlphaByte PO Box 141, Auckland, 1140 New Zealand http://www.alphabyte.co.nz http://www.alphabyte.co.nz/beatrice ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Mif2Go graphics question
On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:52:55 -0400, Martha Lee martha@coventor.com wrote: Running the copy command from the command prompt works. So how do I avoid having to run the commands from the command line every time I regenerate the online help? Getting rid of the plus sign in the directory path doesn't solve the problem as to why the graphics aren't being automatically copied to the wrap directory. Try running the *full* command, with the part containing the plus, and see what happens: [all in one line] copy /Y C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus\*.jpg C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus That is what we run, I'll bet that it does *not* copy the files. If you really remove the plus from the directory name, it will. In the copy command, + means to concatenate the file before the plus with the file after the plus. -- Jeremy H. Griffith, at Omni Systems Inc. jer...@omsys.com http://www.omsys.com/ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
FrameMaker 8 installation files downloadable anywhere?
Hi, all. My old laptop is not functioning and I need to migrate to a new one that is now on my desk. Unfortunately, I cannot find my FrameMaker 8 disks anywhere (although I have the license info printed and saved away luckily) ... is there any place on the Adobe web site that I can use to download the installation file? I can only see the FrameMaker 9 file on their site, but since I am not yet using that ... unfortunately, it will not work. Help! Z ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Filepaths (was Re: Mif2Go graphics question)
On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:05:05 -0700 (PDT), Les Smalley l_c_smal...@yahoo.com wrote: Never, really? Only letters and digits? Yes. There are a few more that you can use under most (but not all( circumstances, and several that only bollix one or two commands, but nobody can remember which ones thay are. ;-) So the only *safe* rule is to use none at all. That, people *can* remember. ;-) Since I started in the Unix world (oh so long ago), I personally hate the use of spaces in file names and directory paths, Yes. Those are not fully supported in Frame either, despite claims to the contrary, probably because of Frame's UNIX roots. but have always used an underscore in its place if really necessary to help clarify the name. Some UNIX systems will object, and if they turn up in a CHM's TOC you will have problems, but otherwise they are reasonably safe. Personally, I prefer CamelCase; it's harmless in Windows (where file and path names are case-insensitive), and OK in UNIX (which *is* case-sensitive, as in Web names) if you use it consistently. Extra periods also can be used, it just looks awkward to my eyes. It can also throw some applications that check extensions off, but, again, it's *mostly* safe. ;-) The plus symbol is very dangerous as you point out, and although legal I don't like using a minus (hyphen) either (as it looks too much like the unix command/param switch to me). It *is* the switchchar, and is even accepted as that in Windows. Quotes and apostrophes are a disaster IMO as well. Yes, and commas, and much more. Which is why I say, Avoid them all! -- Jeremy H. Griffith, at Omni Systems Inc. jer...@omsys.com http://www.omsys.com/ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: FrameMaker 8 installation files downloadable anywhere?
syed.hos...@aeris.net wrote: Hi, all. My old laptop is not functioning and I need to migrate to a new one that is now on my desk. Unfortunately, I cannot find my FrameMaker 8 disks anywhere (although I have the license info printed and saved away luckily) ... is there any place on the Adobe web site that I can use to download the installation file? I can only see the FrameMaker 9 file on their site, but since I am not yet using that ... unfortunately, it will not work. Help! The oxymoronic customer support people should provide those files for you to download. At least that is what they told me in their Indian English accents--twice--that I would be able to download earlier installers of FrameMaker. They said that I would receive emails to that effect--from two different customer support people at Adobe. And I am still waiting... Gary ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Mif2Go graphics question
Hi Jeremy, Running the copy command from the command prompt works. So how do I avoid having to run the commands from the command line every time I regenerate the online help? Getting rid of the plus sign in the directory path doesn't solve the problem as to why the graphics aren't being automatically copied to the wrap directory. Thanks. Martha -Original Message- From: Jeremy H. Griffith [mailto:jer...@omsys.com] Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:28 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Cc: Martha Lee Subject: Re: Mif2Go graphics question On Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:58:00 -0400, "Martha Lee" wrote: >I do want to use the original graphics; as you said, generating them results >in poorer quality. The wrap path and the CopyGraphicsFrom directory are not >the same; they have the same name, but are in different locations. The wrap >path is C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus. The CopyGraphics >directory is on the C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus. But if I change the >wrap directory to some other name, it doesn't solve my problem. No, I wouldn't expect it to, since they are different actual locations. >Changing the StripGraphPath to Yes still doesn't get my graphics into the >wrap directory. That was so that the HTML files could see them if they were there. If the original path were preserved, they would be looking elsewhere. >This is driving me nuts. Any other suggestions? The next thing I'd do to diagnose is open a Command Prompt window, enter the commands we use by hand, and see if any problem appears: cd C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus copy /Y "C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus\*.jpg" copy /Y "C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus\*.gif" See if the files are really copied this time. If not, the path is wrong. But I suspect they will be copied. When we do the copy, we add one more part, the destination path, to each copy: C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus Why would that be a problem? Because "+" has a meaning to the copy command, and will make the whole line mean something else. That is why you should NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use any characters in a file or path name other than letters and digits... HTH! -- Jeremy H. Griffith, at Omni Systems Inc. http://www.omsys.com/
Filepaths (was Re: Mif2Go graphics question)
Never, really?? Only letters and digits?? Since I started in the Unix world (oh so long ago), I personally hate the use of spaces in file names and directory paths, but have always used an underscore in its place if really necessary to help clarify the name.? Extra periods also can be used, it just looks awkward to my eyes. The plus symbol is very dangerous as you point out, and although legal I don't like using a minus (hyphen) either (as it looks too much like the unix command/param switch to me).? Quotes and apostrophes are a disaster IMO as well. Just my $0.02? ? Les Smalley --- On Thu, 9/10/09, Jeremy H. Griffith wrote: The next thing I'd do to diagnose is open a Command Prompt window, enter the commands we use by hand, and see if any problem appears: cd C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus copy /Y "C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus\*.jpg" copy /Y "C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus\*.gif" See if the files are really copied this time.? If not, the path is wrong.? But I suspect they will be copied.? When we do the copy, we add one more part, the destination path, to each copy: ? C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus Why would that be a problem?? Because "+" has a meaning to the copy command, and will make the whole line mean something else. That is why you should NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use any characters in a file or path name other than letters and digits... HTH! -- Jeremy H. Griffith, at Omni Systems Inc. ? ? http://www.omsys.com/
PS vs Save as PDF
SaveAs uses hidden job settings that differ from the standard Distiller job settings and for many people don't work as well -- it just tends to be more problematic to produce consistent results. How well it works varies a lot depending on your FM and Acrobat versions, and whether you use the limited Distiller instance shipped with Frame or the full version. Saving as a PS file and then distilling keeps the entire production inside Acrobat itself where it's more easily controlled -- there are no hidden settings. That said, there's no reason to do a two-step PS-then-distill process when you can just Print to the Adobe PDF printer instance, which produces the PS file and distills it in one step. Art Campbell art.campbell at gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:29 AM, wrote: > > What are the advantages/disadvantages of making a PS file and distilling it > to a PDF vs the "Save as PDF" option? Thanks. > > Karyn R Smith > Bombardier Customer Services - Customer Training DFW > Training Program Developer > 2929 West Airfield Drive > P.O. Box 619011 > DFW Airport TX 75261 > 469-791-4386 w > 817-528-1434 cell > > Ask me about Toastmasters! > http://goldentriangle.freetoasthost.net > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campbell at gmail.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/art.campbell%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Help: File gone berserk
You could save the file in question as a .mif file and open it a text editor and then search for the exact name of the font that is causing problems. I've used this trick many times. Scott White Media Production Manager Implementation Coordinator 210-704-8239 swhite at alamark.com On Sep 9, 2009, at 10:42 AM, Lea Galanter wrote: > I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I attempted to create a PDF > yesterday of a book that I've created numerous times before. For some > unknown reason I received an error message in the log indicating > that a > certain font was not available. I occasionally get this message but I > ignore it, because I have no idea why Frame thinks I'm using a font it > doesn't have. It's never stopped a PDF from being created, until > yesterday. Frame simply refused to create the PDF. I have no idea > what's > wrong with the file (it's the cover). The only font used is Arial. > There > are no other fonts in the file. I even did a Select All and reapplied > Arial just in case, but to no avail. > > Has anyone ever had this problem before? Is there some way to search > Frame files for a specific font in order to change it? > > Thanks for any help! > > Lea Galanter > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as swhite at alamark.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/swhite%40alamark.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > >
Cost of a basic FrameScript script
Hi all, I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically defined as: . shrink wrapped. under current line. left aligned. 1.5 cm from left margin Who should I ask for having such script developed (if using a FrameScript for doing that is the best solution of course)? How much would it cost me? Thank you all in advance for your help, Mathieu. _ Achetez un nouveau PC et b?n?ficiez de Windows 7 d?s sa sortie ! http://www.portable-windows.com/?
Remote Desktop and FrameMaker
I regularly use Frame remotely from various platforms with decent results. Application-wise it is pretty solid. Mostly, I use it over a local area network or across two centrally located LANs with one switch between them. How many 'hops' you have in between your desktop and remote machine, chapter size, how fast you scroll through your book, can play a big factor as well. I have used Frame 7 and 8 running on Windows and Frame 8 running on Solaris (remote machine) by way of Windows Remote Desktop and rdesktop (Linux) (local or 'desktop' machine) The only thing I have noticed is that the copy or ctrl+C command does not always buffer consistently between the remote and the desktop machine (Linux). I would use this for instance if I have some source material on the desktop I want to paste into my FrameMaker doc open on the remote machine. I've also noticed that hex key codes don't work when trying to type special characters using the number pad. Normal shortcuts that use the qwerty characters work seamlessly. This might work if you use Windows Remote Desktop from a Windows machine rather than the rdesktop Linux variant. If you have a good Network connection, which I do, that also helps things along. The Solaris machine I use is a bit dated, and I use it mainly for doc build and check in using FrameScript. But rdesktop-ing to it works as far as I have seen. HTH Reid From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com on behalf of Catherine Woods Sent: Thu 9/10/2009 8:52 PM To: 'Brabson, Michelle'; framers at lists.frameusers.com Cc: 'Dressner, Elizabeth' Subject: RE: Remote Desktop and FrameMaker I was using FrameMaker with remote desktop today. It was fine as far as I could tell. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Brabson, Michelle Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:28 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Cc: Dressner, Elizabeth Subject: Remote Desktop and FrameMaker Hi-- Does anyone know if FrameMaker works with Remote Desktop? I have this set up and I find that several files I work with blow up. I do not have this problem on other configurations, that is, not using Remote Desktop. I am on FrameMaker 7.2. Any help is appreciated! Michelle __ Michelle Brabson * Technical Production Manager * SunGard Higher Education * 4 Country View Road, Malvern, PA 19355 * Tel 610-578-5040 * Fax 610-578-5400 * Michelle.Brabson at sungardhe.com * www.sungardhe.com Please consider the environment before printing this message. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as catwood at telus.net. 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/catwood%40telus.net Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as rgray at interactivesupercomputing.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/rgray%40interactivesupercomputing.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Creating paragraph style with colored bar bearing a graphic
Gordon Maney wrote: > I have been using Framemaker for about six or seven years, primarily > within the context of a manual document template created long ago. I > have forgotten how we made a particular paragraph style and need to make > some more like it. > > This style is used for cautions and warnings in technical manuals > pertaining to industrial machinery. The current ones have a colored bar > running full column width, and the bar displays a graphic symbol > [triangle including an exclamation point] and the word, warning or > caution. Below that bar is where your entered text will appear; the > specifics of your warning or caution. With the cursor in such a pgf, go to the Paragraph Designer Advanced tab. More than likely, you'll see that Frame Above Pgf is set to something other than None. That something is a graphics frame on a reference page. Select View > Reference Pages, and you'll find the frame containing the colored bar, triangle, and word. If you check the frame's properties, you'll see it has the name that Frame Above Pgf was set to. For each similar format you want, create a new graphics frame on the ref page, give it an appropriate name, and add the content (or copy/paste from the existing one). The word is probably done as a Text Line. HTH! Richard Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 --
Cost of a basic FrameScript script
There are several people who produce custom scripts on the list, and you can find more in the FrameScript group on Yahoo. My preference has always been to work with Rick Quattro at frameexpert.com. I don't think that's a complicated script, so I doubt the cost would be high, but you're paying for the programmer's time and expertise -- I'd guesstimate $175 +/- $50. However, I'd look at the ImpGraph plug in to see if that meets your needs before you dive into script land. Cheaper and ready to run. http://home.comcast.net/~bruce.foster/ImpGraph.htm Art Campbell art.campbell at gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 10:18 AM, mathieu jacquet wrote: > > Hi all, > I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically > defined as: > . shrink wrapped. under current line. left aligned. 1.5 cm from left margin > Who should I ask for having such script developed (if using a FrameScript for > doing that is the best solution of course)? How much would it cost me? > Thank you all in advance for your help, > Mathieu. > _ > Achetez un nouveau PC et b?n?ficiez de Windows 7 d?s sa sortie ! > http://www.portable-windows.com/ > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campbell at gmail.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/art.campbell%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Cost of a basic FrameScript script
Thank you Art, maybe Bruce can confirm that. And now I've understood why I've been calling my colleague Bruce Cooper "Bruce Foster" for a while (unless that was because he worked face to face with a Jodie, but not Foster...anyway :o) ). Have a nice day, Mathieu. > From: art.campbell at gmail.com > Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:25:32 -0400 > Subject: Re: Cost of a basic FrameScript script > To: bobitch at hotmail.com > CC: framers at lists.frameusers.com > > There are several people who produce custom scripts on the list, and > you can find more in the FrameScript group on Yahoo. My preference has > always been to work with Rick Quattro at frameexpert.com. > > I don't think that's a complicated script, so I doubt the cost would > be high, but you're paying for the programmer's time and expertise -- > I'd guesstimate $175 +/- $50. > > However, I'd look at the ImpGraph plug in to see if that meets your > needs before you dive into script land. Cheaper and ready to run. > http://home.comcast.net/~bruce.foster/ImpGraph.htm > > Art Campbell >art.campbell at gmail.com > "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 > Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson > No disclaimers apply. >DoD 358 > > > > On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 10:18 AM, mathieu jacquet > wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically > > defined as: > > . shrink wrapped. under current line. left aligned. 1.5 cm from left margin > > Who should I ask for having such script developed (if using a FrameScript > > for doing that is the best solution of course)? How much would it cost me? > > Thank you all in advance for your help, > > Mathieu. > > _ > > Achetez un nouveau PC et b?n?ficiez de Windows 7 d?s sa sortie ! > > http://www.portable-windows.com/ > > ___ > > > > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campbell at gmail.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/art.campbell%40gmail.com > > > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > > _ Achetez un nouveau PC et b?n?ficiez de Windows 7 d?s sa sortie ! http://www.portable-windows.com/?
Help: File gone berserk
Lea Galanter wrote: > I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I attempted to create a PDF > yesterday of a book that I've created numerous times before. For some > unknown reason I received an error message in the log indicating that a > certain font was not available. I occasionally get this message but I > ignore it, because I have no idea why Frame thinks I'm using a font it > doesn't have. It's never stopped a PDF from being created, until > yesterday. Frame simply refused to create the PDF. I have no idea what's > wrong with the file (it's the cover). The only font used is Arial. There > are no other fonts in the file. I even did a Select All and reapplied > Arial just in case, but to no avail. > > Has anyone ever had this problem before? Is there some way to search > Frame files for a specific font in order to change it? FM is punishing you for ignoring that missing font message for so long. ;-) Seriously, if the font's not being used (for instance, it exists only in a catalog definition or on a reference page), it shouldn't prevent Distiller from creating the PDF. Does the file contain an imported graphic that might contain the font? Further diagnosis would require further information. In general, it helps if you provide specifics like the OS, the FM version, the process you were using to PDF, the point in the process when it failed and the exact error message, the name of the missing font, etc. Here's the easiest way to get rid of missing font messages -- if they're not coming from imported graphics or text insets, and you're really, really sure the font shouldn't be there: Close the file with the missing font. Go to File > Preferences > General. Clear the Remember Missing Font Names check box and click Set. Reopen the file with the missing font. You'll get a slightly different missing font message because this time you're being asked if it's OK to replace the font permanently. Accept, save the file, and the font is gone. If you care about what it's replaced with, you'll need to learn about font mappings in the maker.ini file. HTH! Richard Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 --
PS vs Save as PDF
Art Campbell wrote: ...> > That said, there's no reason to do a two-step PS-then-distill process > when you can just Print to the Adobe PDF printer instance, which > produces the PS file and distills it in one step. > > Art Campbell For some workflows, there is a reason -- if you set up multiple watched folders with different job options and 'out' folders associated with them. Printing to a .ps file destined for one of those folders can be a useful automation in the background while you do other things. -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited Toronto, ON, Canada +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 srogers phoenix-geophysics com "The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to beg in the streets, steal bread, or sleep under a bridge." --Anatole France
PS vs Save as PDF
> What are the advantages/disadvantages of making a PS file and distilling > it > to a PDF vs the "Save as PDF" option? Thanks. If you read this board regularly, you'll see that almost all problems relating to PDF production result from using Save as PDF. Just avoid it. Instead, print to the Adobe PDF virtual printer. It always works and does the same thing as creating a PS file and then manually distilling it-- all in one step. There is one time, however, that you might want to print to PS, and that's if you create "watched folders" in Acrobat. These are folders that Acrobat monitors. When a PS file appears in them, Acrobat automatically distills the file. The cool thing is that you can set up multiple watched folders, and assign one of Acrobat's .joboptions settings files to each. So when you create a PS file in that folder, it will be distilled with the particular joboptions set for the folder. If you find yourself needing to change the joboptions settings regularly, it can useful. Mike Wickham
Cost of a basic FrameScript script
> I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically > defined as: > shrink wrapped. under current line. left aligned. 1.5 cm from left margin > Who should I ask for having such script developed (if using a FrameScript > for > doing that is the best solution of course)? How much would it cost me? You might also want to check out Bruce Foster's ImpGraph plugin. It sounds like it does what you want. Mike Wickham
Cost of a basic FrameScript script
Oops forgot the link to ImpGraph: http://home.comcast.net/~bruce.foster/products.htm Mike Wickham
PS vs Save as PDF
That's true, but the OP was comparing PS>Distill to SaveAs. No mention of watched folders. Because SaveAs also wouldn't be used in a watched folder workflow, I assumed that watched folders weren't involved and so didn't go down that path. Art Campbell art.campbell at gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 10:49 AM, Stuart Rogers wrote: > Art Campbell wrote: > ...> >> >> That said, there's no reason to do a two-step PS-then-distill process >> when you can just Print to the Adobe PDF printer instance, which >> produces the PS file and distills it in one step. >> >> Art Campbell > > For some workflows, there is a reason -- if you set up multiple watched > folders with different job options and 'out' folders associated with them. > ?Printing to a .ps file destined for one of those folders can be a useful > automation in the background while you do other things. > > > -- > Stuart Rogers > Technical Communicator > Phoenix Geophysics Limited > Toronto, ON, Canada > +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 > > srogers phoenix-geophysics com > > "The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to > beg in the streets, steal bread, or sleep under a bridge." > > --Anatole France > >
Help: File gone berserk
Lea Galanter wrote: > I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I attempted to create a PDF > yesterday of a book that I've created numerous times before. For some > unknown reason I received an error message in the log indicating that a > certain font was not available. I occasionally get this message but I > ignore it, because I have no idea why Frame thinks I'm using a font it > doesn't have. It's never stopped a PDF from being created, until > yesterday. Frame simply refused to create the PDF. I have no idea what's > wrong with the file (it's the cover). The only font used is Arial. There > are no other fonts in the file. I even did a Select All and reapplied > Arial just in case, but to no avail. > > Has anyone ever had this problem before? Is there some way to search > Frame files for a specific font in order to change it? > > Thanks for any help! > > Lea Galanter > Lea, The only font *visible* is Arial, but FM may have other font names saved in the file on reference pages or in table tag definitions. The fact that the message is intermittent suggests that between sessions your default printer has changed (perhaps from a physical printer to AdobePDF or vice versa). When a physical printer is the default, it reports its resident fonts to the OS, which then falsely informs applications that those fonts are actually installed on the PC. When the default printer changes, poof -- those fonts are gone. The SetPrint plug-in from http://www.sundorne.com/FrameMaker/Freeware/setPrint.htm eliminates that problem. More info, and instructions for cleaning up files: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/327/327053.html Best regards, -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited Toronto, ON, Canada +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 srogers phoenix-geophysics com "The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to beg in the streets, steal bread, or sleep under a bridge." --Anatole France
PS vs Save as PDF
Mike Wickham wrote: > There is one time, however, that you might want to print to PS, and that's > if you create "watched folders" in Acrobat. These are folders that Acrobat > monitors. When a PS file appears in them, Acrobat automatically distills the > file. The cool thing is that you can set up multiple watched folders, and > assign one of Acrobat's .joboptions settings files to each. So when you > create a PS file in that folder, it will be distilled with the particular > joboptions set for the folder. If you find yourself needing to change the > joboptions settings regularly, it can useful. Yes, watched folders can be extremely useful. But note that this feature is only available if you have Adobe Acrobat Professional. The feature is not available if you have the Standard version of Acrobat or if you are only using the version of Distiller that is bundled with FrameMaker. -Fred Ridder
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For a fascinating variation on a digital recorder you might also check out Livescribe "Smart Pen", at http://www.livescribe.com They were available on our Costco online website, and I recently noticed they have them at my local Target, too. They have a website with videos of the pens in use, and the Community forums are full of "pen cast" examples. There are a couple of other mfg of similar devices, one by IOGear ___ Sheila Carlisle V: 425/ 486-2988 F: 425/ 483-3836 Axial InfoSolutions Inc. (Bothell, Washington) Automated Publishing Solutions / XML Publishing Solutions http://www.axialinfo.com http://www.miramo.com
can a chapter in a book be set to conditional?
Ragnar Hanas wrote: > I have produced 2 books from one using conditional text for UK and US > spelling and metric units and those parts of the text that are different. > The forewords are different, and here whole pages are conditional. If you > have the appendix in a different file, you could just make that whole text > conditional, and in the book where the appendix is not needed, you would > just be adding an extra blank page when all the conditional text is hidden > (or insert a conditional picture on this page if you don't want it blank). > I > much prefer to have only one book, since most of the updates are needed in > both language versions. Sorry, but that makes no sense. The same FM file can be included in any number of books. You update that file, and it's updated in all the books in which it's included. The files that are needed in both language versions would be included in both books. (Each book would have its own condition settings.) Conditionalizing an entire FM file (which leaves 2 blank pages for a 2-sided doc with typical pagination settings) strikes me as an ugly kludge, and inserting some random picture(s) doesn't make it much prettier. :-} I don't understand the reluctance to use multiple books. It's really not difficult: you have a UserGuide-US.book and a UserGuide-UK.book. They share most of the same .fm files (but each has its own generated files). They use different conditional text settings and maybe different variable definitions. To produce the UK version: 1) Open UserGuide-UK.book and select all the files in the book window. 2) Go to View > Show/Hide Conditional Text, and click Set to apply the settings you previously set up for that book. 3) If there are variable differences between the books, import the UK book variables from one of the files that's specific to the UK book (like a generated file). 4) Update/generate the book, and you're ready to print/PDF/whatever. This isn't rocket science. If you have only one book, you have to do all the same things listed above -- you just do them twice to the same book. I have to think that that's more error-prone than having a clearly named book for each version, which "remembers" its conditional text settings and stores its variables. IMHO, YMMV, etc. But really, give it a try. :-) Richard Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 --
Commenting with Acrobat Reader
Hi Folks, What is the minimum version of Acrobat Reader that can be used to edit a PDF file that has Commenting with Reader enabled by Acrobat 8 Pro or Acrobat 8 3D? Some of our SMEs in Japan still have Reader 7 installed. Because of local company security, they cannot go to the Adobe website and download Reader 9. Thanks, Diane Hitachi Data Systems
Running FM9 (and TCS2) on 64-bit systems
In listening to various sources discuss this, can someone clarify this issue for me? Does Frame automatically run in 32-bit mode on a Vista 64-bit system, or do you have to do setup to get it to run properly. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsullivan linkedin facebook -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Dov Isaacs Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:03 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Soliciting hardware recommendations FrameMaker certainly does run on Vista 64-bit and runs exceptionally well! I ran FrameMaker 8 and now FrameMaker 9 in that environment without any problem whatsoever. What is true is that FrameMaker is a 32-bit application. Vista 64-bit runs 32-bit applications without a problem in 32-bit mode. What you do gain running a program like FrameMaker under Vista 64-bit is the ability of support much larger amounts of real memory (I run with 8 gigabytes) and thus run the risk of less paging activity to kill performance when running multiple applications concurrently! Also, I have found Vista 64-bit to be rock solid, running for weeks on end without reboots; my only reboots being necessary for the monthly "Patch Tuesday" Microsoft OS updates. - Dov > -Original Message- > From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com > [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Reng, Dr. > Winfried > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:28 AM > To: framers at lists.frameusers.com > Subject: RE: Soliciting hardware recommendations > > Hi, > > > If you get an Intel Core 2 Duo (or Core 2 Quad) system, running at > > 2.6GHz or higher, with 4GB of DDR2 RAM and 7200rpm drives (RAID 0 > > might be a bit of overkill but easy enough to do), Windows Vista > > Business 64-bit, and something like an nVidia 9600GT card or better, > > you will have *more* than enough power to run FrameMaker with > > excellent performance. This should cost under $1000 or so ... > > depending on the other options you want on it. > > Of course you can continue to use a Mac system. > Only a correction regarding Vista 64 bit. As far as I know FrameMaker > does not run on 64 bit Vista. > That was posted here several times. > > Best regards > > Winfried ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as matt at grafixtraining.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/matt%40grafixtraining.co m Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Commenting with Acrobat Reader
>From memory, I'm 90% sure/think you can use Reader 7 to comment in an Acrobat 8 file. But I think I'd test it with one or two tame SMEs first... Art Art Campbell art.campbell at gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 12:15 PM, Diane Gaskill wrote: > Hi Folks, > > What is the minimum version of Acrobat Reader that can be used to edit a PDF > file that has Commenting with Reader enabled by Acrobat 8 Pro or Acrobat 8 > 3D? ?Some of our SMEs in Japan still have Reader 7 installed. ?Because of > local company security, they cannot go to the Adobe website and download > Reader 9. > > Thanks, > Diane > Hitachi Data Systems > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as art.campbell at gmail.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/art.campbell%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Running FM9 (and TCS2) on 64-bit systems
FrameMaker automatically runs properly in 32-bit mode in Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit versions. There is nothing that you need to do to cause this to happen. - Dov > -Original Message- > From: Matt Sullivan [mailto:matt at grafixtraining.com] > Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 9:19 AM > To: Dov Isaacs; framers at lists.frameusers.com; 'Pam Coca'; RJ Jacquez > Subject: Running FM9 (and TCS2) on 64-bit systems > > In listening to various sources discuss this, can someone clarify this issue > for me? > > Does Frame automatically run in 32-bit mode on a Vista 64-bit system, or do > you have to do setup to get it to run properly. > > > -Matt > > Matt Sullivan > GRAFIX Training > > matt at grafixtraining.com > www.grafixtraining.com > office 714 960-6840 > cell & txt 714 585-2335 > sms message > skype: mattrsullivan > twitter: mattrsullivan > > > linkedin > > > facebook > > > > > -Original Message- > From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com > [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Dov Isaacs > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:03 AM > To: framers at lists.frameusers.com > Subject: RE: Soliciting hardware recommendations > > FrameMaker certainly does run on Vista 64-bit and runs exceptionally well! > I ran FrameMaker 8 and now FrameMaker 9 in that environment without any > problem whatsoever. > > What is true is that FrameMaker is a 32-bit application. Vista 64-bit runs > 32-bit applications without a problem in 32-bit mode. What you do gain > running a program like FrameMaker under Vista 64-bit is the ability of > support much larger amounts of real memory (I run with 8 gigabytes) and thus > run the risk of less paging activity to kill performance when running > multiple applications concurrently! Also, I have found Vista 64-bit to be > rock solid, running for weeks on end without reboots; my only reboots being > necessary for the monthly "Patch Tuesday" Microsoft OS updates. > > - Dov > > > -Original Message- > > From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com > > [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Reng, Dr. > > Winfried > > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:28 AM > > To: framers at lists.frameusers.com > > Subject: RE: Soliciting hardware recommendations > > > > Hi, > > > > > If you get an Intel Core 2 Duo (or Core 2 Quad) system, running at > > > 2.6GHz or higher, with 4GB of DDR2 RAM and 7200rpm drives (RAID 0 > > > might be a bit of overkill but easy enough to do), Windows Vista > > > Business 64-bit, and something like an nVidia 9600GT card or better, > > > you will have *more* than enough power to run FrameMaker with > > > excellent performance. This should cost under $1000 or so ... > > > depending on the other options you want on it. > > > > Of course you can continue to use a Mac system. > > Only a correction regarding Vista 64 bit. As far as I know FrameMaker > > does not run on 64 bit Vista. > > That was posted here several times. > > > > Best regards > > > > Winfried > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as matt at grafixtraining.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/matt%40grafixtraining.co > m > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Running FM9 (and TCS2) on 64-bit systems
> FrameMaker automatically runs properly in 32-bit mode in Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 > 64-bit versions. There is nothing that you need to do to cause this to happen. > - Dov My experience is the same as well - (FrameMaker 8 and the trial version only of FrameMaker 9) - on a Windows 7 64-bit system. The only reason I changed to Windows 7 32-bit (just yesterday) was because I ran into a few missing driver issues with Windows 7 64-bit ... and the Vista 64-bit versions of those drivers did not work for some reason. But this decision was unrelated to FrameMaker in any way. The occasional problems of being an early adopter ... sigh. Z
Mif2Go graphics question
On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:52:55 -0400, "Martha Lee" wrote: >Running the copy command from the command prompt works. So how do I avoid >having to run the commands from the command line every time I regenerate the >online help? Getting rid of the plus sign in the directory path doesn't >solve the problem as to why the graphics aren't being automatically copied >to the wrap directory. Try running the *full* command, with the part containing the plus, and see what happens: [all in one line] copy /Y "C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMSplus\*.jpg" C:\rep\documentation\trunk\MEMS+OmniHelp\MEMSplus That is what we run, I'll bet that it does *not* copy the files. If you really remove the plus from the directory name, it will. In the copy command, "+" means to concatenate the file before the plus with the file after the plus. -- Jeremy H. Griffith, at Omni Systems Inc. http://www.omsys.com/
FrameMaker 8 installation files downloadable anywhere?
Hi, all. My old laptop is not functioning and I need to migrate to a new one that is now on my desk. Unfortunately, I cannot find my FrameMaker 8 disks anywhere (although I have the license info printed and saved away luckily) ... is there any place on the Adobe web site that I can use to download the installation file? I can only see the FrameMaker 9 file on their site, but since I am not yet using that ... unfortunately, it will not work. Help! Z
Filepaths (was Re: Mif2Go graphics question)
On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:05:05 -0700 (PDT), Les Smalley wrote: >Never, really?? Only letters and digits?? Yes. There are a few more that you can use under most (but not all( circumstances, and several that only bollix one or two commands, but nobody can remember which ones thay are. ;-) So the only *safe* rule is to use none at all. That, people *can* remember. ;-) >Since I started in the Unix world (oh so long ago), I personally >hate the use of spaces in file names and directory paths, Yes. Those are not fully supported in Frame either, despite claims to the contrary, probably because of Frame's UNIX roots. >but have always used an underscore in its place if really necessary >to help clarify the name.? Some UNIX systems will object, and if they turn up in a CHM's TOC you will have problems, but otherwise they are reasonably safe. Personally, I prefer CamelCase; it's harmless in Windows (where file and path names are case-insensitive), and OK in UNIX (which *is* case-sensitive, as in Web names) if you use it consistently. >Extra periods also can be used, it just looks awkward to my eyes. It can also throw some applications that check extensions off, but, again, it's *mostly* safe. ;-) >The plus symbol is very dangerous as you point out, and although >legal I don't like using a minus (hyphen) either (as it looks too >much like the unix command/param switch to me).? It *is* the switchchar, and is even accepted as that in Windows. >Quotes and apostrophes are a disaster IMO as well. Yes, and commas, and much more. Which is why I say, "Avoid them all!" -- Jeremy H. Griffith, at Omni Systems Inc. http://www.omsys.com/
FrameMaker 8 installation files downloadable anywhere?
Syed.Hosain at aeris.net wrote: > Hi, all. > > My old laptop is not functioning and I need to migrate to a new one that > is now on my desk. > > Unfortunately, I cannot find my FrameMaker 8 disks anywhere (although I > have the license info printed and saved away luckily) ... is there any > place on the Adobe web site that I can use to download the installation > file? > > I can only see the FrameMaker 9 file on their site, but since I am not > yet using that ... unfortunately, it will not work. > > Help! > The oxymoronic customer support people should provide those files for you to download. At least that is what they told me in their Indian English accents--twice--that I would be able to download earlier installers of FrameMaker. They said that I would receive emails to that effect--from two different customer support people at Adobe. And I am still waiting... Gary
Help: File gone berserk
Thanks for the suggestion, Scott. I'll do that to get the offending fonts out of my docs. Meanwhile, I discovered that my problem was with my printer, even though I was creating a PDF. I had switched to a different printer (because the "good" printer I normally use was out of service for the day). Apparently, the printer didn't have the "offending" fonts installed, but why that should totally prevent me from creating a PDF is strange. Normally I just receive a font warning but I'm able to create the PDF. I use Frame 8 right now but I wonder if this problem (and I view it as a bug) exists in Frame 9? Lea Galanter Lead Technical Editor and Writer Attenex, an F T I company lgalanter at attenex.com www.attenex.com Phone: 206-689-4438 -Original Message- From: Scott White [mailto:swh...@alamark.com] Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 7:15 AM To: Lea Galanter Cc: Frame Users Subject: Re: Help: File gone berserk You could save the file in question as a .mif file and open it a text editor and then search for the exact name of the font that is causing problems. I've used this trick many times. Scott White Media Production Manager Implementation Coordinator 210-704-8239 swhite at alamark.com On Sep 9, 2009, at 10:42 AM, Lea Galanter wrote: > I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I attempted to create a PDF > yesterday of a book that I've created numerous times before. For some > unknown reason I received an error message in the log indicating > that a > certain font was not available. I occasionally get this message but I > ignore it, because I have no idea why Frame thinks I'm using a font it > doesn't have. It's never stopped a PDF from being created, until > yesterday. Frame simply refused to create the PDF. I have no idea > what's > wrong with the file (it's the cover). The only font used is Arial. > There > are no other fonts in the file. I even did a Select All and reapplied > Arial just in case, but to no avail. > > Has anyone ever had this problem before? Is there some way to search > Frame files for a specific font in order to change it? > > Thanks for any help! > > Lea Galanter > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as swhite at alamark.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/swhite%40alamark.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > >
Help: File gone berserk
Thanks, Richard. Sorry I didn't provide background information. I have a feeling the font causing the problem is in a graphic (which came from the Marketing department, who uses different fonts than the documentation team). In which case, how do I handle that? I'll also use your suggestion about replacing the fonts permanently, because I know I receive an error message occasionally about that with reference to Courier and Courier New, and that's not problem to replace. Thanks for the help! Lea Galanter Lead Technical Editor and Writer Attenex, an F T I company lgalanter at attenex.com www.attenex.com Phone: 206-689-4438 -Original Message- From: Combs, Richard [mailto:richard.co...@polycom.com] Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 7:42 AM To: Lea Galanter; framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Help: File gone berserk Lea Galanter wrote: > I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I attempted to create a PDF > yesterday of a book that I've created numerous times before. For some > unknown reason I received an error message in the log indicating that a > certain font was not available. I occasionally get this message but I > ignore it, because I have no idea why Frame thinks I'm using a font it > doesn't have. It's never stopped a PDF from being created, until > yesterday. Frame simply refused to create the PDF. I have no idea what's > wrong with the file (it's the cover). The only font used is Arial. There > are no other fonts in the file. I even did a Select All and reapplied > Arial just in case, but to no avail. > > Has anyone ever had this problem before? Is there some way to search > Frame files for a specific font in order to change it? FM is punishing you for ignoring that missing font message for so long. ;-) Seriously, if the font's not being used (for instance, it exists only in a catalog definition or on a reference page), it shouldn't prevent Distiller from creating the PDF. Does the file contain an imported graphic that might contain the font? Further diagnosis would require further information. In general, it helps if you provide specifics like the OS, the FM version, the process you were using to PDF, the point in the process when it failed and the exact error message, the name of the missing font, etc. Here's the easiest way to get rid of missing font messages -- if they're not coming from imported graphics or text insets, and you're really, really sure the font shouldn't be there: Close the file with the missing font. Go to File > Preferences > General. Clear the Remember Missing Font Names check box and click Set. Reopen the file with the missing font. You'll get a slightly different missing font message because this time you're being asked if it's OK to replace the font permanently. Accept, save the file, and the font is gone. If you care about what it's replaced with, you'll need to learn about font mappings in the maker.ini file. HTH! Richard Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 --
Cost of a basic FrameScript script
In case anyone is having problems finding it, the URL for the FrameScript group on Yahoo is http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/framescript-users/ Philip.
