Re: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro?
Kristy let me know if you'd rather op for FM version 10. I can get you a copy. On May 14, 2013, at 9:04 PM, Kristy Nolan kristy.no...@wnco.com wrote: Hi, guys! Thanks for the input! Update is that I have downloaded and installed Service Pack 3 for my Windows XP, deleted all previous attempts at downloading Frame, and re-downloaded the trial using Firefox. I made sure i was strictly on a Windows side (no coherence). Result is still no Frame. I tried to ask the online support at Adobe, but he took way too long to respond (and had to catch a flight). I'll try again when I get back home (even though my trial clock is ticking). Making it hard to rationalize the idea of purchasing this on my own dime. As much as I love Frame, I may have to move to a different paradigm. Truly appreciate all the input! Kristy Kristy Nolan Central Pubs - Flight Ops On May 14, 2013, at 8:58 PM, MikeyShine mikeysh...@gmail.com wrote: Good call Jeff I had just assumed she downloaded it though the virtual machine but I can def see where this could create a potential issue! On May 13, 2013, at 5:10 PM, Jeff Coatsworth jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.com wrote: image002.jpg What browser are you using to download it? You probably should use Firefox from within the Windows virtual machine – I think Adobe is using 7Zip to compress the files, so under WinXP you’ll need to install that to unzip it (IIRC). From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kristy Nolan Sent: May-13-13 4:47 PM To: FrameUsers List Subject: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro? Hi, all- Is anyone else running Frame 11 on a MacBook Pro? If so, how did you get it to install? I am having trouble. I used to run Frame 7 on my old MacBook, so know it has worked in the past. I was able to download the trial version and have Parallels running. However when I install, it gets about 40% complete and gives me an error about a file not extracting properly from the archive and quits. I have tried re-downloading multiple times. I’ve tried moving all the files to an Explorer window. Any other ideas? Please don't say move to a PC - that isn't happening. New Mac, Windows XP. Cross-posted this to the FrameMaker LinkedIn page too. Thanks! Kristy *** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE *** This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message from your system. Thank you. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as mikeysh...@gmail.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/mikeyshine%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 kristy.no...@wnco.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kristy.nolan%40wnco.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 framers@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: FM10 help broken?
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/FrameMaker/10.0/Using/framemaker_10_help.pdf On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 10:07 AM, Gillian Flato gillian.fl...@nexenta.com wrote: How do you download the help as a PDF? ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
MadCap's original impetus was to create a successor to RoboHelp, which at the time looked like it had been abandoned by its then-owner Macromedia. On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Gillian Flato gillian.fl...@nexenta.com wrote: Isn't that what MadCap tried to do? -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Writer Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 11:33 AM To: craig...@hotmail.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only I say we start a new company and create a competitor to FrameMaker! Who's with me? Anyone? Anyone? ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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 11 and referenced graphics pointing to wrong drive: nightmare alley
Rob Shell wrote: My questions are How can I restore the proper drive letter in object properties? Use XtraBookUtils: http://www.bache.name/sgml.html This creates a list of all graphics in the book, you can edit the paths in that list and then the plugin will convert the paths. Harro de Jong Triview ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro?
Why would you bother with FM10? All it did was fix a bunch of issues with FM9 - FM11 is definitely the way to go. If you're super desperate, maybe I can put the unpacked files up on a shared service for you to grab. Are you trying the TCS4 package or just FM11 standalone? From: MikeyShine [mailto:mikeysh...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:25 PM To: Kristy Nolan Cc: FrameUsers List; Jeff Coatsworth Subject: Re: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro? Kristy let me know if you'd rather op for FM version 10. I can get you a copy. On May 14, 2013, at 9:04 PM, Kristy Nolan kristy.no...@wnco.commailto:kristy.no...@wnco.com wrote: Hi, guys! Thanks for the input! Update is that I have downloaded and installed Service Pack 3 for my Windows XP, deleted all previous attempts at downloading Frame, and re-downloaded the trial using Firefox. I made sure i was strictly on a Windows side (no coherence). Result is still no Frame. I tried to ask the online support at Adobe, but he took way too long to respond (and had to catch a flight). I'll try again when I get back home (even though my trial clock is ticking). Making it hard to rationalize the idea of purchasing this on my own dime. As much as I love Frame, I may have to move to a different paradigm. Truly appreciate all the input! Kristy Kristy Nolan Central Pubs - Flight Ops On May 14, 2013, at 8:58 PM, MikeyShine mikeysh...@gmail.commailto:mikeysh...@gmail.com wrote: Good call Jeff I had just assumed she downloaded it though the virtual machine but I can def see where this could create a potential issue! On May 13, 2013, at 5:10 PM, Jeff Coatsworth jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.commailto:jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.com wrote: image002.jpg What browser are you using to download it? You probably should use Firefox from within the Windows virtual machine - I think Adobe is using 7Zip to compress the files, so under WinXP you'll need to install that to unzip it (IIRC). From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kristy Nolan Sent: May-13-13 4:47 PM To: FrameUsers List Subject: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro? Hi, all- Is anyone else running Frame 11 on a MacBook Pro? If so, how did you get it to install? I am having trouble. I used to run Frame 7 on my old MacBook, so know it has worked in the past. I was able to download the trial version and have Parallels running. However when I install, it gets about 40% complete and gives me an error about a file not extracting properly from the archive and quits. I have tried re-downloading multiple times. I've tried moving all the files to an Explorer window. Any other ideas? Please don't say move to a PC - that isn't happening. New Mac, Windows XP. Cross-posted this to the FrameMaker LinkedIn page too. Thanks! Kristy *** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE *** This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message from your system. Thank you. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as mikeysh...@gmail.commailto:mikeysh...@gmail.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/mikeyshine%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.commailto:listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as kristy.no...@wnco.commailto:kristy.no...@wnco.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kristy.nolan%40wnco.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.commailto: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 framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit
RE: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
So far, most have been talking about the Adobe Creative Cloud. I found that I need to subscribe to the ACC _and_ the Technical Communication Suite ($50 plus $70 per month US) to get all the software I need. Unfortunately, there are two programs that overlap (AI and Acrobat). I wish Adobe would come out with an Uuber Suite Subscription with a discounted price, of course! David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
Good idea, David, a Creative Technical Communication Suite or better still, custom suites at a discount, for example: InDesign + FrameMaker + Illustrator + Photoshop + Acrobat (I don't need Captivate, Dreamweaver etc.). I also hope that the hardware (computer, hard disk space, RAM) can keep up with the ever-increasing rate of software updates. Yes, it is definitely a good thing if a subscription-based licensing plan always gives you the latest version of the software unless, of course, if you have to buy a new computer every two years or so. cheers -- Yves Barbion www.scripto.nu ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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.
XML import question - problem importing a graphic
I am trying to import some XML into FrameMaker 8 Structured. (I want to build the XML file programmatically to reference a bunch of graphics files that would be too tedious to set up manually (although now that I think of it, I bet I could do this using Framescript, but I'll ask my question anyway.) If I set up a test document and export to XML (to see what it needs to look like), I get this: ?xml version=1.0 encoding=UTF-8? !DOCTYPE bookSection SYSTEM file:///E:/MAK-Manuals/XML/makproddocedd.dtd [ !-- Begin Document Specific Declarations -- !NOTATION png SYSTEM !ENTITY yfigure1 SYSTEM yfigure16.png NDATA png !-- End Document Specific Declarations -- ] bookSectionchapFrontMatterbookSectionNum/bookSectionNum bookSectionTitleTitle/bookSectionTitle para/para chapTOC/chapTOC/chapFrontMatter parayfigure entity = yfigure1 impsize = 3.183in 2.854in impby = copy sideways = 0 impang = 0.000 xoffset = 0.076in yoffset = -0.135in position = below align = acenter cropped = 0 float = 0 width = 3.335in height = 2.583in angle = 0.000 nsoffset = 0.000in//para paraA-10 Thunderbolt/para (more of the same) If I try to reimport this into FrameMaker by importing an XML file, the log file complains that I can't have a DOCTYPE. If I delete all that top stuff, I don't get that complaint, but FrameMaker can't figure out what yfigure1 is. If I delete the figure and just import the para element, it all works fine. So the crux of the problem is figuring out how to tell FrameMaker what file to use for each figure. I think I once figured out how to round trip graphics, but I can't remember what I did. If anyone can give me a clue, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Fred -- Fred Wersan VT MÄK, Principal Technical Writer 150 Cambridge Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02140 T: 857-209-3469 Email: fwer...@mak.com Where Live, Virtual, and Constructive Simulation Meets the Web www.mak.com/weblvc ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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.
CUDSpan Utilites won't install (FM11, Win 7 Pro)
I'm hoping Chris Despopoulos sees this; I'm not sure how to contact him otherwise. I am a long-time user of the CUDSpan utilities, and am trying to install them. FM11, Win 7 Pro. My company upgraded to FM11; I did download the new FM11 versions of Chris' utilities. I believe the .dlls must be installed in the plugins directory.However, it looks like FM11 has more than one of these. On my system: Program Files\Adobe\AdobeFrameMaker11\fminit\Plugins Program Files\AdobeFrameMaker11\plugins The error message I see: Cannot initialize API client c:\program files\adobe\adobeframemaker11\fminit\plugins\toc_breaker.dll Check for errors in the APIClients section of C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Framemaker11\maker.ini,verify that the client program exists and make sure you has enough to swap space to run the desk. Thanks in advance for you help.Terri ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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: CUDSpan Utilites won't install (FM11, Win 7 Pro)
For FM10, at least, the path is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\AdobeFrameMaker10\fminit\Plugins I have pgfwhopper in that directory, and it works just fine. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Terri Schultz tjs_bad...@hotmail.comwrote: I'm hoping Chris Despopoulos sees this; I'm not sure how to contact him otherwise. I am a long-time user of the CUDSpan utilities, and am trying to install them. FM11, Win 7 Pro. My company upgraded to FM11; I did download the new FM11 versions of Chris' utilities. I believe the .dlls must be installed in the plugins directory. However, it looks like FM11 has more than one of these. On my system: Program Files\Adobe\AdobeFrameMaker11\fminit\Plugins Program Files\AdobeFrameMaker11\plugins The error message I see: Cannot initialize API client c:\program files\adobe\adobeframemaker11\fminit\plugins\toc_breaker.dll Check for errors in the APIClients section of C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Framemaker11\maker.ini, verify that the client program exists and make sure you has enough to swap space to run the desk. Thanks in advance for you help. Terri ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as ljsims...@gmail.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/ljsims.ml%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- Lin Sims ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro?
At 12:00 PM -0500 5/15/13, Kristy Nolan wrote: Hi, all- Is anyone else running Frame 11 on a MacBook Pro? If so, how did you get it to install? I am having trouble. I used to run Frame 7 on my old MacBook, so know it has worked in the past. I was able to download the trial version and have Parallels running. However when I install, it gets about 40% complete and gives me an error about a file not extracting properly from the archive and quits. I have tried re-downloading multiple times. I?ve tried moving all the files to an Explorer window. Any other ideas? Please don't say move to a PC - that isn't happening. New Mac, Windows XP. Presume your set-up meets FM11 requirements: Windows XP with SP3 and at least 1 GB of RAM. If FM11 doesn't download through Windows browser and/or install properly, try getting in touch with Parallels tech support. They are enormously helpful; I just spent 2 hrs on the phone with them--they initiated it--getting my numeric keypad functioning properly. --Karen ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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.
XML Import issue solved
FWIW: I changed the entity attribute to file and it imported the XML OK: originally: parayfigure entity= yfigure16 ../para change to: parayfigure file = yfigure16.png ../para Fred -- Fred Wersan VT MÄK, Principal Technical Writer 150 Cambridge Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02140 T: 857-209-3469 Email: fwer...@mak.com Where Live, Virtual, and Constructive Simulation Meets the Web www.mak.com/weblvc ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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 11 and referenced graphics pointing to wrong drive: nightmare alley
Could you save all the chapters in the book as MIF and do a couple of search and replace runs? Once to correct ImportObFileDI and once to correct ImportObFile. I used to have a TextPipe script that automated this for me, although in my case I was trying to solve the problem of relative pathnames that had become absolute. If that's as clear a concrete, let me know and I'll provide actual help. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro?
Hi Karen, I run FM 11 on my MacBook Pro using VMWare Fusion with Windows installed in the virtual machine. It's a spendy way to go, but it's rock solid. I installed FM from a CD (I'm old-fashioned that way) and have had relatively few problems. FM running in Windows on a Mac is at least as stable as the Mac version of Word. ...Susan From: Karen Robbins karendes...@gmail.com To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:52 AM Subject: Re: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro? At 12:00 PM -0500 5/15/13, Kristy Nolan wrote: Hi, all- Is anyone else running Frame 11 on a MacBook Pro? If so, how did you get it to install? I am having trouble. I used to run Frame 7 on my old MacBook, so know it has worked in the past. I was able to download the trial version and have Parallels running. However when I install, it gets about 40% complete and gives me an error about a file not extracting properly from the archive and quits. I have tried re-downloading multiple times. I?ve tried moving all the files to an Explorer window. Any other ideas? Please don't say move to a PC - that isn't happening. New Mac, Windows XP. Presume your set-up meets FM11 requirements: Windows XP with SP3 and at least 1 GB of RAM. If FM11 doesn't download through Windows browser and/or install properly, try getting in touch with Parallels tech support. They are enormously helpful; I just spent 2 hrs on the phone with them--they initiated it--getting my numeric keypad functioning properly. --Karen ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as smod...@yahoo.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/smodlin%40yahoo.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 framers@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: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
What Adobe programs do you need that aren't in TCS 4? Illustrator replaced Photoshop, which was in TCS 3.5, but there are freeware bitmap editors that do everything I need. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:11 AM, David Creamer ideasli...@ideastraining.com wrote: So far, most have been talking about the Adobe Creative Cloud. I found that I need to subscribe to the ACC _and_ the Technical Communication Suite ($50 plus $70 per month US) to get all the software I need. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
This move is problematic for enterprises who exchange and archive files and who need the ability to do version management. (And by that I mean tool version.) Lots of customers are deliberately on old versions because moving is a big deal and slow: You want to be sure that you can open old files that contain past work well into the future. You can't assume that they'll provide previous versions in the cloud. Archiving a VM with an old version is easy to to; The cloud is much more difficult to archive. Plus, any cloud vendor can decide at any time that it's not profitable to support all the data you put there and just cease to do so. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:57 AM, Yves Barbion yves.barb...@gmail.comwrote: Good idea, David, a Creative Technical Communication Suite or better still, custom suites at a discount, for example: InDesign + FrameMaker + Illustrator + Photoshop + Acrobat (I don't need Captivate, Dreamweaver etc.). I also hope that the hardware (computer, hard disk space, RAM) can keep up with the ever-increasing rate of software updates. Yes, it is definitely a good thing if a subscription-based licensing plan always gives you the latest version of the software unless, of course, if you have to buy a new computer every two years or so. cheers -- Yves Barbion www.scripto.nu ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as calto...@gmail.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/caltonia%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 framers@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: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
MadCap Flare is a great replacement for FrameMaker. In fact, many of our customers come from Frame. The key difference being more of a topic-based approach. MadCap Flare can be used for both professional quality print and online or mobile content...and you don't have to rent our software (we do offer subscription pricing if you want). You can find more information, comparison charts and case studies from previous Frame users using the links below: http://www.madcapsoftware.com/products/flare/yourreplacement/capabilities.aspx http://www.madcapsoftware.com/products/flare/flarevsframemaker.aspx -- F -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Gillian Flato Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 10:17 AM To: Syed Zaeem Hosain (syed.hos...@aeris.net); Writer; craig...@hotmail.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only Isn't that what MadCap tried to do? -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Syed Zaeem Hosain (syed.hos...@aeris.net) Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 3:06 PM To: Writer; craig...@hotmail.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only I raise my hand ... :) Now ... who is responsible for getting funding? Z -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Writer Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 11:33 AM To: craig...@hotmail.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only I say we start a new company and create a competitor to FrameMaker! Who's with me? Anyone? Anyone? *crickets chirp* =D Nadine - Original Message - From: Craig Ede craig...@hotmail.com To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Cc: Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:24:36 PM Subject: FW: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only T his is troubling, and so one message is buy the CS software on CD/DVD while you still can. A number of my friends, most connected with academic institutions, are doing that. I expect Adobe is attempting to have everyone on the same page as regards these applications so that one set of help files defines the current state of an application. This would help a lot in terms of expected outcomes when using the product. However, it requires a constant state of reeducation as new features are added and different ways of handling things are introduced. Not that we don't have to deal with this already, but at least we know if we do something in a given version, it is going to work in a way that we already are familiar with. As for extending this the current version of the app beyond the bounds of the Creative Suite, I rather doubt that Adobe will do that anytime soon. If they have their finger on the pulse of their users they must realized that, for instance, in the medical device industry, all tools used to produce documentation must be validated. It would be impossible (and expensive!) to validate a moving target as the apps were continually being improved and the former version made unavailable. Craig Ede -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Steve Rickaby Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 11:38 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only I have just heard a rumor that the CS Suite is going to available in future only on an SaaS basis, by subscription. TCS/FrameMaker could follow? I do wonder whether the accountants that run large corporates like Adobe understand how important their software is to the countless thousands of freelances who have to scrape every last penny to buy it - but at least then they own something, not vapor that goes phut as soon as you stop paying for it. For the last two decades FrameMaker, Illustrator, Acrobat and Dreamweaver have been the rocks underpinning what I do. I'm far less sure about the future, though. -- Steve [somewhat aghast] ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as generic...@yahoo.ca. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/generic668%40yahoo .ca Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as syed.hos...@aeris.net. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email
Re: FM8 and Win8 and Acrobat (Was: Corporate madness)
On 5/13/2013 12:51 PM, Jeremy H. Griffith wrote: On Mon, 13 May 2013 10:23:49 -0700, Lea Rush l...@astoria-pacific.com wrote: I'm one who's stayed with FM8 and become increasingly happy about that decision as I've watched the issues with the new interface accumulate. I'd like to keep using it as long as possible or until Jeremy's project comes to fruition. :) Me too. FM8 works fine on Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate, and I'm perfectly happy with it. Can't stand the UI for FM9 and up, so never use those. Me too. FM8 works fine on Windows 7 64-bit. The only thing which I minded was that my Acrobat Professional 8 stopped working and I had to upgrade to Acrobat X which stupidly will not allow more than one open window (without a file open) and does not allow the user to position where Acrobat resides. I have two monitors, first horizontal and second vertical, and Acrobat ALWAYS opens in the dead space between the two monitors. I can't believe that a graphics-oriented company would be that demented about displays. Theresa ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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.
downloading help PDF WAS: FM10 help broken?
This is for FM10, but FM11 works the same way, I think. (I don't have FM11 on this machine, but I have downloaded that PDF.) From the FrameMaker menu choose Help Help Topics. After the Help opens in your browser, click on View Help PDF (over on the right at the top). This will download the current help PDF. This is a great user manual. You can do the same for all your Adobe products. Craig -Original Message- From: Gillian Flato [mailto:gillian.fl...@nexenta.com] Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 12:07 PM To: craig...@hotmail.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM10 help broken? Craig, How do you download the help as a PDF? -Gillian ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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: OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
I would expect view ceasing support as something quite different than turning off access to a license. We'll have to see how that plays out. Craig -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Harro de Jong Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 4:08 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only Craig Ede wrote: Your point about ownership is well taken. However, having a disk does mean that you have access to a given software package you can count on (and not some changing version of it). Also, given that license, they cannot revoke your ability of use the software in that state, and they have certain obligations to make sure you are able to do that (i.e. they can't simply turn of your license at their end on a whim). Obviously, they can turn off support at some point. Or maybe I am wrong about their responsibilities. I'd love to hear more info on this topic. The FM9 license states that ' you acknowledge that any obligation Adobe may have to support the previous version(s) may end upon the availability of the upgrade or update.' IANAL, but to me that implies they can turn off your license once a new version is available. Adobe's track record isn't that bad: activation for Frame 9 is still available, and when they closed down the activation for CS2, they provided a download for a version that doesn't need activation. Harro de Jong ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@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.
A strange 'debug' message, while using FrameMaker 10
Hi Simon, Are you ware about any plug in being used in your FrameMaker or deployed by someone else? Does any file or this location exists on your disk? Would it reproduce if you try the same steps again, considering both cases, if you import it to same structured document or a new one? Answers to these may lead to some more question :-) Thanks, Anjaneai On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:33 PM, Simon BUCH wrote: > Does anyone on the list ever receive strange error messages from > FrameMaker? > > I was in the middle of importing PDF files to layout in a structured > FrameMaker document into FrameMaker 10.0.2.419 [or more accurately, > 10.0.3.419] and I happened to receive the attached error message "Debug > assertion failed", with reference to: > F:\dd\vctools\vc7libs\ship\**atlmfc\src\atl\atls\**atldebugapi.cpp > > I don't even have Visual C++ installed on my machine! > > Can anyone enlighten me with the meaning of it? > > TIA > // Simon BUCH > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to framers as anjaneai 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/anjaneai%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20130515/a7717a6a/attachment.html>
FrameMaker 11 and referenced graphics pointing to wrong drive: nightmare alley
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Frame 11 on MacBook Pro?
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FrameMaker 11 and referenced graphics pointing to wrong drive: nightmare alley
Rob Shell wrote: > > My questions are > How can I restore the proper drive letter in object properties? Use XtraBookUtils: < http://www.bache.name/sgml.html> This creates a list of all graphics in the book, you can edit the paths in that list and then the plugin will convert the paths. Harro de Jong Triview
Frame 11 on MacBook Pro?
Why would you bother with FM10? All it did was fix a bunch of issues with FM9 - FM11 is definitely the way to go. If you're super desperate, maybe I can put the unpacked files up on a shared service for you to grab. Are you trying the TCS4 package or just FM11 standalone? From: MikeyShine [mailto:mikeysh...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:25 PM To: Kristy Nolan Cc: FrameUsers List; Jeff Coatsworth Subject: Re: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro? Kristy let me know if you'd rather op for FM version 10. I can get you a copy. On May 14, 2013, at 9:04 PM, Kristy Nolan mailto:Kristy.Nolan at wnco.com>> wrote: Hi, guys! Thanks for the input! Update is that I have downloaded and installed Service Pack 3 for my Windows XP, deleted all previous attempts at downloading Frame, and re-downloaded the trial using Firefox. I made sure i was strictly on a Windows side (no coherence). Result is still no Frame. I tried to ask the online support at Adobe, but he took way too long to respond (and had to catch a flight). I'll try again when I get back home (even though my trial clock is ticking). Making it hard to rationalize the idea of purchasing this on my own dime. As much as I love Frame, I may have to move to a different paradigm. Truly appreciate all the input! Kristy Kristy Nolan Central Pubs - Flight Ops On May 14, 2013, at 8:58 PM, "MikeyShine" mailto:mikeyshine at gmail.com>> wrote: Good call Jeff I had just assumed she downloaded it though the virtual machine but I can def see where this could create a potential issue! On May 13, 2013, at 5:10 PM, Jeff Coatsworth mailto:jeff.coatsworth at jonassoftware.com>> wrote: What browser are you using to download it? You probably should use Firefox from within the Windows virtual machine - I think Adobe is using 7Zip to compress the files, so under WinXP you'll need to install that to unzip it (IIRC). From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com> [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kristy Nolan Sent: May-13-13 4:47 PM To: FrameUsers List Subject: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro? Hi, all- Is anyone else running Frame 11 on a MacBook Pro? If so, how did you get it to install? I am having trouble. I used to run Frame 7 on my old MacBook, so know it has worked in the past. I was able to download the trial version and have Parallels running. However when I install, it gets about 40% complete and gives me an error about a file not extracting properly from the archive and quits. I have tried re-downloading multiple times. I've tried moving all the files to an Explorer window. Any other ideas? Please don't say move to a PC - that isn't happening. New Mac, Windows XP. Cross-posted this to the FrameMaker LinkedIn page too. Thanks! Kristy *** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE *** This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message from your system. Thank you. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as mikeyshine at gmail.com<mailto:mikeyshine at gmail.com>. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers at lists.frameusers.com>. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com> or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/mikeyshine%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com<mailto:listadmin at frameusers.com>. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as kristy.nolan at wnco.com<mailto:kristy.nolan at wnco.com>. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers at lists.frameusers.com>. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com> or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kristy.nolan%40wnco.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com<mailto:listadmin at frameusers.com>. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20130515/19645aee/attachment.html>
Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
So far, most have been talking about the Adobe Creative Cloud. I found that I need to subscribe to the ACC _and_ the Technical Communication Suite ($50 plus $70 per month US) to get all the software I need. Unfortunately, there are two programs that overlap (AI and Acrobat). I wish Adobe would come out with an Uuber Suite Subscription with a discounted price, of course! David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
Good idea, David, a "Creative Technical Communication Suite" or better still, custom suites at a discount, for example: InDesign + FrameMaker + Illustrator + Photoshop + Acrobat (I don't need Captivate, Dreamweaver etc.). I also hope that the hardware (computer, hard disk space, RAM) can keep up with the ever-increasing rate of software updates. Yes, it is definitely a good thing if a subscription-based licensing plan always gives you the latest version of the software unless, of course, if you have to buy a new computer every two years or so. cheers -- Yves Barbion www.scripto.nu -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20130515/3a5ba1a0/attachment.html>
XML import question - problem importing a graphic
I am trying to import some XML into FrameMaker 8 Structured. (I want to build the XML file programmatically to reference a bunch of graphics files that would be too tedious to set up manually (although now that I think of it, I bet I could do this using Framescript, but I'll ask my question anyway.) If I set up a test document and export to XML (to see what it needs to look like), I get this: ]> Title A-10 Thunderbolt (more of the same) If I try to reimport this into FrameMaker by importing an XML file, the log file complains that I can't have a DOCTYPE. If I delete all that top stuff, I don't get that complaint, but FrameMaker can't figure out what yfigure1 is. If I delete the figure and just import the para element, it all works fine. So the crux of the problem is figuring out how to tell FrameMaker what file to use for each figure. I think I once figured out how to round trip graphics, but I can't remember what I did. If anyone can give me a clue, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Fred -- Fred Wersan VT M?K, Principal Technical Writer 150 Cambridge Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02140 T: 857-209-3469 Email: fwersan at mak.com Where Live, Virtual, and Constructive Simulation Meets the Web www.mak.com/weblvc
CUDSpan Utilites won't install (FM11, Win 7 Pro)
I'm hoping Chris Despopoulos sees this; I'm not sure how to contact him otherwise. I am a long-time user of the CUDSpan utilities, and am trying to install them. FM11, Win 7 Pro. My company upgraded to FM11; I did download the new FM11 versions of Chris' utilities. I believe the .dlls must be installed in the "plugins" directory.However, it looks like FM11 has more than one of these. On my system: Program Files\Adobe\AdobeFrameMaker11\fminit\Plugins Program Files\AdobeFrameMaker11\plugins The error message I see: Cannot initialize API client c:\program files\adobe\adobeframemaker11\fminit\plugins\toc_breaker.dll Check for errors in the APIClients section of C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Framemaker11\maker.ini,verify that the client program exists and make sure you has enough to swap space to run the desk. Thanks in advance for you help.Terri -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20130515/dc80167e/attachment.html>
Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
At 16:57 +0200 15/5/13, Yves Barbion wrote: >Yes, it is definitely a good thing if a subscription-based licensing plan >always gives you the latest version of the software unless, of course, if you >have to buy a new computer every two years or so. Actually, this is not always the case, as unexpected training time and costs can arise, with associated disturbance to production schedules. In addition, as we all know, updates usually fix some bugs and introduce others. -- Steve [Trim e-mails: use less disk, use less power, use less planet]
CUDSpan Utilites won't install (FM11, Win 7 Pro)
For FM10, at least, the path is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\AdobeFrameMaker10\fminit\Plugins I have pgfwhopper in that directory, and it works just fine. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Terri Schultz wrote: > I'm hoping Chris Despopoulos sees this; I'm not sure how to contact him > otherwise. > > I am a long-time user of the CUDSpan utilities, and am trying to install > them. > > FM11, Win 7 Pro. > > My company upgraded to FM11; I did download the new FM11 versions of > Chris' utilities. > > I believe the .dlls must be installed in the "plugins" directory. > However, it looks like FM11 has more than one of these. > > On my system: > Program Files\Adobe\AdobeFrameMaker11\fminit\Plugins > Program Files\AdobeFrameMaker11\plugins > > The error message I see: >Cannot initialize API client c:\program > files\adobe\adobeframemaker11\fminit\plugins\toc_breaker.dll > >Check for errors in the APIClients section of > C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Framemaker11\maker.ini, >verify that the client program exists and make sure you > has enough to swap space to run the desk. > > Thanks in advance for you help. > Terri > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to framers as ljsims.ML 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/ljsims.ml%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > > -- Lin Sims -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20130515/d04283d2/attachment.html>
Frame 11 on MacBook Pro?
At 12:00 PM -0500 5/15/13, Kristy Nolan wrote: >Hi, all- > >Is anyone else running Frame 11 on a MacBook Pro? If so, how did you >get it to install? I am having trouble. I used to run Frame 7 on my >old MacBook, so know it has worked in the past. I was able to >download the trial version and have Parallels running. However when >I install, it gets about 40% complete and gives me an error about a >file not extracting properly from the archive and quits. I have >tried re-downloading multiple times. I?ve tried moving all the files >to an Explorer window. > >Any other ideas? Please don't say move to a PC - that isn't >happening. New Mac, Windows XP. Presume your set-up meets FM11 requirements: Windows XP with SP3 and at least 1 GB of RAM. If FM11 doesn't download through Windows browser and/or install properly, try getting in touch with Parallels tech support. They are enormously helpful; I just spent 2 hrs on the phone with them--they initiated it--getting my numeric keypad functioning properly. --Karen
XML Import issue solved
FWIW: I changed the entity attribute to file and it imported the XML OK: originally: change to: Fred -- Fred Wersan VT M?K, Principal Technical Writer 150 Cambridge Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02140 T: 857-209-3469 Email: fwersan at mak.com Where Live, Virtual, and Constructive Simulation Meets the Web www.mak.com/weblvc
FrameMaker 11 and referenced graphics pointing to wrong drive: nightmare alley
Could you save all the chapters in the book as MIF and do a couple of search and replace runs? Once to correct ImportObFileDI and once to correct ImportObFile. I used to have a TextPipe script that automated this for me, although in my case I was trying to solve the problem of relative pathnames that had become absolute. If that's as clear a concrete, let me know and I'll provide actual help.
Frame 11 on MacBook Pro?
Hi Karen, I run FM 11 on my MacBook Pro using VMWare Fusion with Windows installed in the virtual machine. It's a spendy way to go, but it's rock solid. I installed FM from a CD (I'm old-fashioned that way) and have had relatively few problems. FM running in Windows on a Mac is at least as stable as the Mac version of Word.? ...Susan ? From: Karen Robbins To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:52 AM Subject: Re: Frame 11 on MacBook Pro? At 12:00 PM -0500 5/15/13, Kristy Nolan wrote: >Hi, all- > >Is anyone else running Frame 11 on a MacBook Pro? If so, how did you >get it to install? I am having trouble. I used to run Frame 7 on my >old MacBook, so know it has worked in the past. I was able to >download the trial version and have Parallels running. However when >I install, it gets about 40% complete and gives me an error about a >file not extracting properly from the archive and quits. I have >tried re-downloading multiple times. I?ve tried moving all the files >to an Explorer window. > >Any other ideas? Please don't say move to a PC - that isn't >happening. New Mac, Windows XP. Presume your set-up meets FM11 requirements: Windows XP with SP3 and at least 1 GB of RAM. If FM11 doesn't download through Windows browser and/or install properly, try getting in touch with Parallels tech support. They are enormously helpful; I just spent 2 hrs on the phone with them--they initiated it--getting my numeric keypad functioning properly. --Karen ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as smodlin at yahoo.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/smodlin%40yahoo.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20130515/260e16fc/attachment.html>
Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
What Adobe programs do you need that aren't in TCS 4? Illustrator replaced Photoshop, which was in TCS 3.5, but there are freeware bitmap editors that do everything I need. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:11 AM, David Creamer wrote: > So far, most have been talking about the Adobe Creative Cloud. I found that > I need to subscribe to the ACC _and_ the Technical Communication Suite ($50 > plus $70 per month US) to get all the software I need.
Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
This move is problematic for enterprises who exchange and archive files and who need the ability to do version management. (And by that I mean tool version.) Lots of customers are deliberately on old versions because moving is a big deal and slow: You want to be sure that you can open old files that contain past work well into the future. You can't assume that they'll provide previous versions in the cloud. Archiving a VM with an old version is easy to to; The cloud is much more difficult to archive. Plus, any cloud vendor can decide at any time that it's not profitable to support all the data you put there and just cease to do so. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:57 AM, Yves Barbion wrote: > Good idea, David, a "Creative Technical Communication Suite" or better > still, custom suites at a discount, for example: InDesign + FrameMaker + > Illustrator + Photoshop + Acrobat (I don't need Captivate, Dreamweaver > etc.). > > I also hope that the hardware (computer, hard disk space, RAM) can keep up > with the ever-increasing rate of software updates. Yes, it is definitely a > good thing if a subscription-based licensing plan always gives you the > latest version of the software unless, of course, if you have to buy a new > computer every two years or so. > > cheers > > > -- > Yves Barbion > www.scripto.nu > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to framers as caltonia 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/caltonia%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > > -- next part ------ An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20130515/23118428/attachment.html>
Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
MadCap Flare is a great replacement for FrameMaker. In fact, many of our customers come from Frame. The key difference being more of a topic-based approach. MadCap Flare can be used for both professional quality print and online or mobile content...and you don't have to rent our software (we do offer subscription pricing if you want). You can find more information, comparison charts and case studies from previous Frame users using the links below: http://www.madcapsoftware.com/products/flare/yourreplacement/capabilities.aspx http://www.madcapsoftware.com/products/flare/flarevsframemaker.aspx -- F -Original Message- From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Gillian Flato Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 10:17 AM To: Syed Zaeem Hosain (Syed.Hosain at aeris.net); Writer; craigede at hotmail.com; framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only Isn't that what MadCap tried to do? -Original Message- From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Syed Zaeem Hosain (syed.hos...@aeris.net) Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 3:06 PM To: Writer; craigede at hotmail.com; framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only I raise my hand ... :) Now ... who is responsible for getting funding? Z -Original Message- From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Writer Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 11:33 AM To: craigede at hotmail.com; framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only I say we start a new company and create a competitor to FrameMaker! Who's with me? Anyone? Anyone? *crickets chirp* =D Nadine - Original Message - > From: Craig Ede > To: framers at lists.frameusers.com > Cc: > Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:24:36 PM > Subject: FW: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription > only > >T his is troubling, and so one message is "buy the CS software on >CD/DVD while you still can." A number of my friends, most connected >with academic institutions, are doing that. > > I expect Adobe is attempting to have everyone on the same page as > regards these applications so that one set of help files defines the > "current state" > of an application. This would help a lot in terms of expected outcomes > when using the product. However, it requires a constant state of > reeducation as new features are added and different ways of handling things > are introduced. > Not that we don't have to deal with this already, but at least we know > if we do something in a given version, it is going to work in a way > that we already are familiar with. > > As for extending this "the current version of the app" beyond the > bounds of the Creative Suite, I rather doubt that Adobe will do that > anytime soon. If they have their finger on the pulse of their users > they must realized that, for instance, in the medical device industry, > all tools used to produce documentation must be validated. It would be > impossible? (and expensive!) to validate a moving target as the apps > were continually being improved and the former version made > unavailable. > > Craig Ede > -Original Message- > From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com > [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Steve > Rickaby > Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 11:38 AM > To: framers at lists.frameusers.com > Subject: OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription > only > > I have just heard a rumor that the CS Suite is going to available in > future only on an SaaS basis, by subscription. TCS/FrameMaker could follow? > > I do wonder whether the accountants that run large corporates like > Adobe understand how important their software is to the countless > thousands of freelances who have to scrape every last penny to buy it > - but at least then they own something, not vapor that goes phut as > soon as you stop paying for it. > > For the last two decades FrameMaker, Illustrator, Acrobat and > Dreamweaver have been the rocks underpinning what I do. I'm far less > sure about the future, though. > > -- > Steve [somewhat aghast] > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to framers as generic668 at yahoo.ca. > > 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/generic668%40yahoo > .ca > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > ___ You are currently subscribed to framers
FM8 and Win8 and Acrobat (Was: Corporate madness)
On 5/13/2013 12:51 PM, Jeremy H. Griffith wrote: > On Mon, 13 May 2013 10:23:49 -0700, Lea Rush > wrote: > >> I'm one who's stayed with FM8 and become increasingly happy about that >> decision as I've watched the issues with the new interface accumulate. I'd >> like to keep using it as long as possible or until Jeremy's project comes to >> fruition. :) > > Me too. FM8 works fine on Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate, and > I'm perfectly happy with it. Can't stand the UI for FM9 > and up, so never use those. Me too. FM8 works fine on Windows 7 64-bit. The only thing which I minded was that my Acrobat Professional 8 stopped working and I had to upgrade to Acrobat X which stupidly will not allow more than one open window (without a file open) and does not allow the user to position where Acrobat resides. I have two monitors, first horizontal and second vertical, and Acrobat ALWAYS opens in the dead space between the two monitors. I can't believe that a graphics-oriented company would be that demented about displays. Theresa
downloading help PDF WAS: FM10 help broken?
This is for FM10, but FM11 works the same way, I think. (I don't have FM11 on this machine, but I have downloaded that PDF.) >From the FrameMaker menu choose Help > Help Topics. After the Help opens in your browser, click on View Help PDF (over on the right at the top). This will download the current help PDF. This is a great user manual. You can do the same for all your Adobe products. Craig -Original Message- From: Gillian Flato [mailto:gillian.fl...@nexenta.com] Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 12:07 PM To: craigede at hotmail.com; framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM10 help broken? Craig, How do you download the help as a PDF? -Gillian
OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
I would expect view ceasing support as something quite different than turning off access to a license. We'll have to see how that plays out. Craig -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Harro de Jong Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 4:08 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only Craig Ede wrote: > Your point about ownership is well taken. However, having a disk does > mean that you have access to a given software package you can count on > (and not some changing version of it). Also, given that license, they > cannot revoke your ability of use the software in that state, and they > have certain obligations to make sure you are able to do that (i.e. they can't simply turn of your license at their end on a whim). > Obviously, they can turn off support at some point. > > Or maybe I am wrong about their responsibilities. I'd love to hear > more info on this topic. The FM9 license states that ' you acknowledge that any obligation Adobe may have to support the previous version(s) may end upon the availability of the upgrade or update.' IANAL, but to me that implies they can turn off your license once a new version is available. Adobe's track record isn't that bad: activation for Frame 9 is still available, and when they closed down the activation for CS2, they provided a download for a version that doesn't need activation. Harro de Jong
OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
The subscription model probably does help them deal with piracy. In that sense, they are urging a part of their user (but not customer) base to be more obedient. Craig From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Steve Johnson Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 7:08 PM To: Alan T Litchfield Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com Forum Subject: Re: OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only ... What you're saying basically is that Adobe blames its customers for its relative low profit margins and share price. If only we were more rational and obedient, Adobe would be better off. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20130515/8e373714/attachment.html>
OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
Adobe provides a software license transfer form. Not applicable to academic versions, however. http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/transfer-product-license.h tml Craig -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Robert Lauriston Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 3:15 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM, Steve Johnson wrote: > ... you can't buy old versions of anything from anybody ever ... Maybe licensed resellers have to return all old software when a new version is released, but the FrameMaker 10 license allows you to sell your rights: "You may ... permanently transfer all your rights to use the Software to another individual or legal entity ... Adobe may require that you and the receiving party confirm in writing your compliance with this agreement, provide Adobe with information about yourselves, and register as end-users of the Software." ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as craigede at hotmail.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/craigede%40hotmail.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
The hell you say. The only deadline I've ever missed was the result of my department's PCs being updated to Word 2003 without warning. There were bugs that made it impossible to update the headers and footers in a new features doc that had to be in Word format because marketing had the final cut. Why waste money on software I don't need? I bought Acrobat 8, Photoshop 5, and Illustrator 7, and FrameMaker 6 years ago and they still work fine. FrameMaker 8 was maybe worth the cost of upgrading, nothing since then has been. If I'd been paying for subscriptions all that time I'd have spent a lot more money than I did buying them outright. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:57 AM, Yves Barbion wrote: > it is definitely a > good thing if a subscription-based licensing plan always gives you the > latest version of the software
Link to recorded ELLIS PRATT / Adobe webinar on Agile Authoring and LEAN methodology (FrameMaker)
Missed our #AdobeTCS webinar "Towards an Agile authoring methodology: learning from the Lean methodology"? RECORDING: http://adobe.ly/13xEqF4 -- Guest speaker = Ellis Pratt of Cherryleaf @ellispratt __ Maxwell Hoffmann |? Product? Evangelist? |? Adobe? |? p. 503.336.5952? |? c. 503.805.3719? |? mhoffman at adobe.com @maxwellhoffmann -? http://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwellhoffmann? blogs.adobe.com/techcomm Upcoming webinars http://adobe.ly/Pbz6xIRecorded webinars: http://adobe.ly/Pbdp0J for more resources and info.
Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
Hello Everybody, For the record, Adobe has made no announcements about Tech Comm Suite, FrameMaker or RoboHelp going to subscription only. The announcements discussed in this thread only involve Creative Suite. The change in future distribution of Creative Cloud was announced at the Adobe MAX conference in Los Angeles last week. At this point, anything involving changes in how FrameMaker is distributed is just speculation. I appreciate everyone's feedback, but plans to build a competitive product and business plans for a competitive product may be a bit premature. ;-) I'm glad there is always so much creative energy within this forum. Keeps everyone on their toes. Maxwell Hoffmann |? Product? Evangelist? |? Adobe? |? p. 503.336.5952? |? c. 503.805.3719? |? mhoffman at adobe.com http://twitter.com/maxwellhoffmann -? http://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwellhoffmann? blogs.adobe.com/techcomm Upcoming webinars http://adobe.ly/Pbz6xIRecorded webinars: http://adobe.ly/Pbdp0J
[ANN:] May 17 webinar 9AM PDT: FM for Word Users, "Bullet-proof" autonumbered lists and headings
Friday May 17 Webinar / 9:00 AM PDT (Pacific Time) Register: http://adobe.ly/129Zte0 One long-standing complaint amongst Word users has been fragile auto-numbers. Numbered headings and lists has long been one of FrameMaker's greatest strengths. Join this webinar to discover how (a) simple building blocks will create "bullet-proof" numbering schemes, (b) how you can easily "borrow" existing numbering schemes from existing templates and (c) how you can use the paragraph "numbering" feature for other purposes (e.g. "prefix" text for CAUTIONs or WARNINGs.) [Webinar is at novice/intermediate level for novices and Word users] About the Presenter: Maxwell Hoffmann, Adobe's Global Product Evangelist for Tech Comm Suite, has extensive tech comm publishing experience, having worked for a variety of publishing vendors and translation agencies before coming on board with Adobe. He is a former FrameMaker product marketing manager with Frame Technology (before Adobe acquired the product), and has trained over 1,200 people in scalable publishing solutions over the years. Maxwell Hoffmann | Product Evangelist | Adobe | p. 503.336.5952 | c. 503.805.3719 | mhoffman at adobe.com<mailto:mhoffman at adobe.com> @maxwellhoffmann - http://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwellhoffmann blogs.adobe.com/techcomm Upcoming webinars http://adobe.ly/Pbz6xIRecorded webinars: http://adobe.ly/Pbdp0J -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20130515/7083f1c0/attachment.html>
OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
Hi Robert, Your opinion is appreciated and noted. For anyone who would like a summary of what has changed in FrameMaker since 2002, you can download a PDF document which contains a matrix of which features were introduced in FM7.2, FM8, FM9 and FM11. Interesting reading. Here is the link: http://adobe.ly/PAQS1u ___ Maxwell Hoffmann |? Product? Evangelist? |? Adobe? |? p. 503.336.5952? |? c. 503.805.3719? |? mhoffman at adobe.com http://twitter.com/maxwellhoffmann -? http://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwellhoffmann? blogs.adobe.com/techcomm Upcoming webinars http://adobe.ly/Pbz6xIRecorded webinars: http://adobe.ly/Pbdp0J -Original Message- From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Robert Lauriston Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 1:31 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only Customers value a business based on the goods or services it provides, not on how much money it makes for its stockholders. Adobe hasn't come up with anything new I thought was worth paying for since 2002. On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 1:19 PM, wrote: > The purpose of business is to make money. The purpose of business is _not_ > to produce a valuable good or to deliver a worthwhile service. ___
Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only
Flare doesn't offer anything I need that I don't already have from FrameMaker and WebWorks, and it lacks some things I find very useful, such as WYSIWYG editing for continuous PDF preview and the ability to save change markup to PDF for review. And neither do the thing I'm most interested in these days, which is exporting to Confluence 4 / 5. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 9:17 AM, Francis Novak wrote: > MadCap Flare is a great replacement for FrameMaker. In fact, many of our > customers come from Frame. The key difference being more of a topic-based > approach. MadCap Flare can be used for both professional quality print and > online or mobile content...
