Re: Diff Comparison between FrameMaker and Word
Are you asking what is different between the Word doc and the Frame doc? Or, are you asking what is different between English and Japanese versions? I'm not sure what exactly your translators want to know. Your Word and Frame docs should have the same content. It's the software tool and the file formats that are different. Experienced, reputable translation companies should know how to verify the translation. Karen L. Zorn ZornTech LLC Mesa, AZ Sunny 75* Joseph wrote: Hi all, I have a FrameMaker/Word question. There's a 600-page Word document that my team converted into a FrameMaker book. This document is in English, it needs to be translated into Japanese. The translators have asked about tools to perform a diff comparison between the two (ie find out what is different between the two documents). We have come up with the following options. Can you let me know if there are any others? .Convert both frame files and word file to RTF .Use Mif2go .Export the FM book and Word file to PDF. Perform a PDF comparison. ___ 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.
Diff Comparison between FrameMaker and Word
Are you asking what is different between the Word doc and the Frame doc? Or, are you asking what is different between English and Japanese versions? I'm not sure what exactly your translators want to know. Your Word and Frame docs should have the same content. It's the software tool and the file formats that are different. Experienced, reputable translation companies should know how to verify the translation. Karen L. Zorn ZornTech LLC Mesa, AZ Sunny 75* Joseph wrote: > Hi all, > > I have a FrameMaker/Word question. There's a 600-page Word document that my > team converted into a FrameMaker book. This document is in English, it > needs to be translated into Japanese. The translators have asked about tools > to perform a diff comparison between the two (ie find out what is different > between the two documents). > > We have come up with the following options. Can you let me know if there are > any others? > > .Convert both frame files and word file to RTF > .Use Mif2go > .Export the FM book and Word file to PDF. Perform a PDF comparison. > >
Program Reminder
Just a reminder. Registration closes Sunday, February 8, 2009. Karen L. Zorn ZornTech LLC President, STC Phoenix Leveraging Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing in Technical Communication with Adobe Software In today's Web 2.0 world, the Internet has connected all of us and consumer experiences have become richer than ever with access to dynamic and interactive information and its unlikely people will ever be satisfied with anything else and that includes technical information. Working is no longer a solo experience, but rather a social one, which means that peer collaboration and real-time screen sharing, for example, are now essential. This virtual meeting will provide an Adobe technology update and demonstrate how the Adobe Technical Communication Suite leverages various innovative Adobe technologies, such as Adobe AIR, Acrobat Collaboration tools and our new Cloud Computing story to enable Technical Communicators to redefine the way they communicate. Don't miss it! About the Presenter, RJ Jacquez RJ Jacquez is a Senior Product Evangelist at Adobe Systems for Technical Communication and eLearning. With over fifteen years of experience, Jacquez is instrumental in addressing customer requirements and market trends in future releases of Adobe applications. Before joining Adobe, Jacquez was the VP of Technology at Quadralay Corporation and Product Manager at eHelp Corporation where he spearheaded the development of an innovative software application, RoboHelp for FrameMaker, which extended FrameMaker's publishing capabilities. In addition, RJ was a Senior Product Evangelist for Macromedia, Inc., where he promoted both Captivate and RoboHelp. RJ is an active blogger at http://blogs.adobe.com/rjacquez http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=6624256msgid=178671act=4X2Fc=181563admin=0destination=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.adobe.com%2Frjacquez, and has lectured extensively on various topics, including single-sourcing, ePublishing, eLearning, Delivering Richer Technical Documents, Help Authoring, XML, DITA, S1000D and SPL. Virtual Meeting Details *Cost*: $10, PayPal only *Event Date/Time:* 5 p.m. MST (Arizona, GMT -7) Tuesday, February 10, 2009 *Registration Deadline: *Noon, Sunday February 8, 2009 *Register Online: *To register and pay for the web-based meeting, go to: http://www.stc-phoenix.com/events/virtual-meeting-registration-form http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=6624256msgid=178671act=4X2Fc=181563admin=0destination=..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2Fwww.stc-phoenix.com%2Fevents%2Fvirtual-meeting-registration-form. Please be sure to enter an email address you monitor frequently as you will receive event login information via email. ___ 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.
Program Reminder
Just a reminder. Registration closes Sunday, February 8, 2009. Karen L. Zorn ZornTech LLC President, STC Phoenix Leveraging Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing in Technical Communication with Adobe Software In today's Web 2.0 world, the Internet has connected all of us and consumer experiences have become richer than ever with access to dynamic and interactive information and its unlikely people will ever be satisfied with anything else and that includes technical information. Working is no longer a solo experience, but rather a social one, which means that peer collaboration and real-time screen sharing, for example, are now essential. This virtual meeting will provide an Adobe technology update and demonstrate how the Adobe Technical Communication Suite leverages various innovative Adobe technologies, such as Adobe AIR, Acrobat Collaboration tools and our new Cloud Computing story to enable Technical Communicators to redefine the way they communicate. Don't miss it! About the Presenter, RJ Jacquez RJ Jacquez is a Senior Product Evangelist at Adobe Systems for Technical Communication and eLearning. With over fifteen years of experience, Jacquez is instrumental in addressing customer requirements and market trends in future releases of Adobe applications. Before joining Adobe, Jacquez was the VP of Technology at Quadralay Corporation and Product Manager at eHelp Corporation where he spearheaded the development of an innovative software application, RoboHelp for FrameMaker, which extended FrameMaker's publishing capabilities. In addition, RJ was a Senior Product Evangelist for Macromedia, Inc., where he promoted both Captivate and RoboHelp. RJ is an active blogger at http://blogs.adobe.com/rjacquez <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=6624256=178671=4X2F=181563=0=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.adobe.com%2Frjacquez>, and has lectured extensively on various topics, including single-sourcing, ePublishing, eLearning, Delivering Richer Technical Documents, Help Authoring, XML, DITA, S1000D and SPL. Virtual Meeting Details *Cost*: $10, PayPal only *Event Date/Time:* 5 p.m. MST (Arizona, GMT -7) Tuesday, February 10, 2009 *Registration Deadline: *Noon, Sunday February 8, 2009 *Register Online: *To register and pay for the web-based meeting, go to: http://www.stc-phoenix.com/events/virtual-meeting-registration-form <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=6624256=178671=4X2F=181563=0=..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2Fwww.stc-phoenix.com%2Fevents%2Fvirtual-meeting-registration-form>. Please be sure to enter an email address you monitor frequently as you will receive event login information via email.
Re: New Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2 and new AdobeeLearning Suite
I've been an Adobe user for eons, and granted, the suites are wonderful opportunities to get related software as excellent prices. BUT, now Adobe is creating crossover amongst the suites, and I'm not so sure there a pricing opportunity to be had. I've been looking at upgrading my CS2 to CS4 and FM7 to TC2, and the new eLearning Suite is ve tempting, but Acrobat 9 is in all 3. Captivate is in TC and eLearning. Flash in eLearning and CS4. PhotoShop is in eLearning and CS4. Dreamweaver is in eLearning and CS4. The unique s/w in TC is FM and RoboHelp which I need for clients. In eLearning: Presenter and Soundbooth. In CS4: InDesign, Illustrator, and Fireworks. Since I rarely use Illustrator, I probably could just purchase a standalone copies of Fireworks and InDesign, if that is possible. Karen L. Zorn ZornTech LLC Mesa, AZ ___ 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.
New Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2 and new AdobeeLearning Suite
I've been an Adobe user for eons, and granted, the suites are wonderful opportunities to get related software as excellent prices. BUT, now Adobe is creating crossover amongst the suites, and I'm not so sure there a pricing opportunity to be had. I've been looking at upgrading my CS2 to CS4 and FM7 to TC2, and the new eLearning Suite is ve tempting, but Acrobat 9 is in all 3. Captivate is in TC and eLearning. Flash in eLearning and CS4. PhotoShop is in eLearning and CS4. Dreamweaver is in eLearning and CS4. The unique s/w in TC is FM and RoboHelp which I need for clients. In eLearning: Presenter and Soundbooth. In CS4: InDesign, Illustrator, and Fireworks. Since I rarely use Illustrator, I probably could just purchase a standalone copies of Fireworks and InDesign, if that is possible. Karen L. Zorn ZornTech LLC Mesa, AZ
Re: ANN: New Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2 and new Adobe eLearning Suite
I'm the President of the STC Phoenix chapter, and I couldn't be happier. We booked RJ to be our presenter for our Tuesday, February 2009 virtual meeting, so there's great timing for this new release. You can read more about the presentation at: *http://preview.tinyurl.com/7qdy36. *More information will follow, so save the link! And, the price is right: $10/connection! Karen L. Zorn ZornTech LLC Mesa, AZ President, STC Phoenix RJ Jacquez wrote: *** I work for Adobe Systems, Inc. *** Hi All, I'm extremely excited to share with you that today we have announced the availability of two major Adobe Suites, the new Adobe eLearning Suitehttp://www.adobe.com/products/elearningsuite/ and the second version of the Technical Communication Suitehttp://www.adobe.com/technicalcommunicationsuite/, version 2. Furthermore, we are also announcing the availability of Adobe Captivate 4http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate/, FrameMaker 9http://www.adobe.com/products/framemaker/ and RoboHelp 8http://www.adobe.com/products/robohelp/ and I will provide more information on these individual products in upcoming blog posts. Over the next few days, I will be blogging actively on what's new in all of these products, but for now, here are some links to various recordings that I have put together to help our customers learn what's new and exciting in all of these new releases: Introducing the Adobe eLearning Suitehttp://my.adobe.acrobat.com/introducingels/ What's New in the Adobe Technical Communication 2http://my.adobe.acrobat.com/newintcs2/ What's New in Adobe Captivate 4http://my.adobe.acrobat.com/newincp4/ Sincerely, RJ Jácquez Senior Product Evangelist Adobe Technical Communication Suite Adobe eLearning Solutions http://blogs.adobe.com/rjacquez ___ 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.
ANN: New Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2 and new Adobe eLearning Suite
I'm the President of the STC Phoenix chapter, and I couldn't be happier. We booked RJ to be our presenter for our Tuesday, February 2009 virtual meeting, so there's great timing for this new release. You can read more about the presentation at: *http://preview.tinyurl.com/7qdy36. *More information will follow, so save the link! And, the price is right: $10/connection! Karen L. Zorn ZornTech LLC Mesa, AZ President, STC Phoenix RJ Jacquez wrote: > *** I work for Adobe Systems, Inc. *** > > > > Hi All, I'm extremely excited to share with you that today we have announced > the availability of two major Adobe Suites, the new Adobe eLearning > Suite<http://www.adobe.com/products/elearningsuite/> and the second version > of the Technical Communication > Suite<http://www.adobe.com/technicalcommunicationsuite/>, version 2. > > Furthermore, we are also announcing the availability of Adobe Captivate > 4<http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate/>, FrameMaker > 9<http://www.adobe.com/products/framemaker/> and RoboHelp > 8<http://www.adobe.com/products/robohelp/> and I will provide more > information on these individual products in upcoming blog posts. > > Over the next few days, I will be blogging actively on what's new in all of > these products, but for now, here are some links to various recordings that I > have put together to help our customers learn what's new and exciting in all > of these new releases: > > Introducing the Adobe eLearning > Suite<http://my.adobe.acrobat.com/introducingels/> > > What's New in the Adobe Technical Communication > 2<http://my.adobe.acrobat.com/newintcs2/> > > What's New in Adobe Captivate 4<http://my.adobe.acrobat.com/newincp4/> > > Sincerely, > > RJ J?cquez > Senior Product Evangelist > Adobe Technical Communication Suite > Adobe eLearning Solutions > http://blogs.adobe.com/rjacquez > > >
RE: Easiest way to migrate from one FM template to another
You might also try TemplateMapper from Cudspan, if you can get in contact with Chris. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martinek, Carla Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 6:23 AM To: Andersen, Verner Engell VEA; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Easiest way to migrate from one FM template to another Hallo, Verner: There are several options for doing this. 1. FrameScript (Rick Quatro will surely chime in on this one... :-) 2. Paragraph Tools and Character Tools from Silicon Prairie http://www.siliconprairiesoftware.com/ 3. ToolBox from Systec http://www.systec-gmbh.com/en/sites/toolbox.php There might be a couple of others, but I have used all three of the ones listed here. The easiest is probably Paragraph Tools from Silicon Prairie. Regards, Carla - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Easiest way to migrate from one FM template to another
You might also try TemplateMapper from Cudspan, if you can get in contact with Chris. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Martinek, Carla Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 6:23 AM To: Andersen, Verner Engell VEA; framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Easiest way to migrate from one FM template to another Hallo, Verner: There are several options for doing this. 1. FrameScript (Rick Quatro will surely chime in on this one... :-) 2. Paragraph Tools and Character Tools from Silicon Prairie http://www.siliconprairiesoftware.com/ 3. ToolBox from Systec http://www.systec-gmbh.com/en/sites/toolbox.php There might be a couple of others, but I have used all three of the ones listed here. The easiest is probably Paragraph Tools from Silicon Prairie. Regards, Carla - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.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/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
A delicate question
Better than STC salary survey, which I believe is sadly out of date, check www.salary.com or the US labor department web site. Those numbers seem more accurate. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Art Campbell Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 11:56 AM To: Christine Beck Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com; framers at omsys.com Subject: Re: A delicate question I'd check the STC salary survey... stc.org, although it may be in a protected area and you'd have to have a member send you a copy. Art On 10/4/07, Christine Beck wrote: > > I hope this is an appropriate forum for this, but who else do I ask? > > Does anyone know the current going rate (contract/hourly) for a Sr. Tech > Writer (20 yrs. experience) in the San Francisco Bay area these > days? > > Thanks everyone. > > BTW, I love this forum! > > Chris Beck > > > > __ > This email may contain privileged or confidential information, which should only be used for the purpose for which it was sent by Xyratex. No further rights or licenses are granted to use such information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender by return and delete it. You may not use, copy, disclose or rely on the information contained in it. > > Internet email is susceptible to data corruption, interception and unauthorised amendment for which Xyratex does not accept liability. While we have taken reasonable precautions to ensure that this email is free of viruses, Xyratex does not accept liability for the presence of any computer viruses in this email, nor for any losses caused as a result of viruses. > > Xyratex Technology Limited (03134912), Registered in England & Wales, Registered Office, Langstone Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1SA. > > The Xyratex group of companies also includes, Xyratex Ltd, registered in Bermuda, Xyratex International Inc, registered in California, Xyratex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd registered in Malaysia, Xyratex Technology (Wuxi) Co Ltd registered in The People's Republic of China and Xyratex Japan Limited registered in Japan. > __ > -- 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 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.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/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Update all files in a Book with a Paragraph Format?
Are you using a variable? If so, you should easily be able update the variable in one file, then apply it to the book. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amy Harvey Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:39 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Update all files in a Book with a Paragraph Format? Is there a way to update all files in a book with a specific paragraph format? We have a Para Tag called Revision which marks the revision number in the footer of the document. When we go to a new revision, we've bee importing the paragraph format into each file in the book... thus having to open each file individually and either change the master page (where the tage is stored) or change the paragraph tag itself with the correct Rev Number. Any way to do this for example, like a global property, etc? Thanks AM Harvey Enercon Services, Inc. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Does anyone have an EDD for the Bible?
-- Is it Friday already? Bodvar Ah, but so refreshing on this 113+ day! Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
Update all files in a Book with a Paragraph Format?
Are you using a variable? If so, you should easily be able update the variable in one file, then apply it to the book. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Amy Harvey Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:39 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Update all files in a Book with a Paragraph Format? Is there a way to update all files in a book with a specific paragraph format? We have a Para Tag called "Revision" which marks the revision number in the footer of the document. When we go to a new revision, we've bee importing the paragraph format into each file in the book... thus having to open each file individually and either change the master page (where the tage is stored) or change the paragraph tag itself with the correct Rev Number. Any way to do this for example, like a global property, etc? Thanks AM Harvey Enercon Services, Inc.
RE: Chapter Numbering in the Table of Contents
Set the numbering properties in the book, not the individual files. Book numbering properties override chapter number properties. If FM 6+, make sure you are using the $chapnum building block. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Molly Keegan Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 1:50 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Chapter Numbering in the Table of Contents Hi All, I'm back for more great advice... I am having a problem getting my chapter numbering right in the table of contents of one of my manuals. Right now, it thinks Chapter 1 is Chapter 9, Chapter 2 is Chapter 10 and so on. I have made sure that each chapter is numbered correctly under FormatDocumentNumbering, and the chapter numbers are correct in other places to which they are referred (page numbering that includes the chapnum, etc.) I am at a loss for other places where this information might be stored in the document. Any suggestions are welcome! Molly ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Chapter Numbering in the Table of Contents
Set the numbering properties in the book, not the individual files. Book numbering properties override chapter number properties. If FM 6+, make sure you are using the <$chapnum> building block. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Molly Keegan Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 1:50 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Chapter Numbering in the Table of Contents Hi All, I'm back for more great advice... I am having a problem getting my chapter numbering right in the table of contents of one of my manuals. Right now, it thinks Chapter 1 is Chapter 9, Chapter 2 is Chapter 10 and so on. I have made sure that each chapter is numbered correctly under Format>Document>Numbering, and the chapter numbers are correct in other places to which they are referred (page numbering that includes the chapnum, etc.) I am at a loss for other places where this information might be stored in the document. Any suggestions are welcome! Molly
RE: Hyperlink marker gotcha to be aware of
An excellent work around is www.tinyurl.com. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Hyperlink marker gotcha to be aware of
An excellent work around is www.tinyurl.com. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
RE: Acrobat 8 Email-based Reviews
I use the email review feature with the STC Phoenix chapter newsletter, Rough Draft. The first review is named month-commenting.pdf. If we need a second round, I generate another PDF, then name that file month-commenting-2.pdf. and send that out. We haven't had any problems and it works beautifully. BTW this is in Acrobat 7. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lin Surasky Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:23 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: OT: Acrobat 8 Email-based Reviews Hi all- This is a tad off-topic but if anyone can answer this, it's you all. Does anyone use the email-based review feature in Acrobat? If so, how do you send an updated draft once the first round of comments has been incorporated and the PDF regenerated? I've R'edTFOH, and of course it's not as helpful as the name would have you think. Thanks for any help on this -Lin ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Acrobat 8 Email-based Reviews
I use the email review feature with the STC Phoenix chapter newsletter, Rough Draft. The first review is named "month-commenting.pdf." If we need a second round, I generate another PDF, then name that file "month-commenting-2.pdf." and send that out. We haven't had any problems and it works beautifully. BTW this is in Acrobat 7. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Lin Surasky Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:23 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: OT: Acrobat 8 Email-based Reviews Hi all- This is a tad off-topic but if anyone can answer this, it's you all. Does anyone use the email-based review feature in Acrobat? If so, how do you send an updated draft once the first round of comments has been incorporated and the PDF regenerated? I've R'edTFOH, and of course it's not as helpful as the name would have you think. Thanks for any help on this -Lin ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.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/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Way OT for Friday: Introducing new media to users
This needs the "No tea, coffee, or other beverage in the mouth" warning before opening! Thank goodness I work at home! Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Steve Rickaby Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 5:55 AM To: framers at FrameUsers.com Subject: Way OT for Friday: Introducing new media to users <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRjVeRbhtRU> -- Steve ___
RE: Chapter Problems
Sam Beard wrote: The current one deals with Chapter Name and Chapter Number tags. I have a book file with three chapters and one introduction chapter. The Chapter Number tag is coded as such: C:Chapter\ n+. This SHOULD be starting the chapter numbers at 1 for the first one and incrementing as they go along. I also have selected a tag of Chapter Name to be the follow-up paragraph. However, in the template, as a test, the next paragraph tag after pressing Enter is another Chapter Number tag. 1. Change your paragraph format to C:Chapter $chapnum 2. In the Paragraph Designer, Basic tab, make sure the Next Pgf Tag is set to Chapter Name. Be sure you have the box checked. 3. Set chapter numbering in the Book window. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Chapter Problems
Sam Beard wrote: >The current one deals with Chapter Name and Chapter Number tags. I have a book file with three chapters and one introduction chapter. The Chapter Number tag is coded as such: C:Chapter\ <n+>. This SHOULD be starting the chapter numbers at 1 for the first one and incrementing as they go along. I also have selected a tag of Chapter Name to be the follow-up paragraph. However, in the template, as a test, the next paragraph tag after pressing Enter is another Chapter Number tag. 1. Change your paragraph format to "C:Chapter <$chapnum>" 2. In the Paragraph Designer, Basic tab, make sure the Next Pgf Tag is set to Chapter Name. Be sure you have the box checked. 3. Set chapter numbering in the Book window. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
Hypertext link problems
FrameMaker 7.2 Acrobat Pro 7 Windows XP I'm running into problems with hypertext mailto: links. If the email addy has a period, underscore, or dash in it, only the addy after that mark appears on the To: line when executed from the PDF. Any ideas? Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Hypertext link problems
* Does the problem happen in FrameMaker, with Ctrl+Alt+Click, or only in the PDF? If the hyperlink works correctly in FrameMaker, it's likely a bug in Acrobat's parsing of the addresses. Works in FM, not PDF * Is your Acrobat 7 updated fully? Have you tried with earlier releases of Reader, like 6, 5, etc? Running 7.0.8, so fully updated * Have you tried not making the addresses as hyperlinks in FrameMaker, and turning on the Acrobat (and Reader) 7.x preference to detect links? Any difference? It seems that the email links are the ones that fail. Some work, some don't. I went into the PDF and checked all converted links, then added the ones that were missing. Frankly, this is a royal pain. But, if that's what it takes! Thanks all for the suggestions and help. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Hypertext link problems
FrameMaker 7.2 Acrobat Pro 7 Windows XP I'm running into problems with hypertext mailto: links. If the email addy has a period, underscore, or dash in it, only the addy after that mark appears on the To: line when executed from the PDF. Any ideas? Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
Hypertext link problems
* Does the problem happen in FrameMaker, with Ctrl+Alt+Click, or only in the PDF? If the hyperlink works correctly in FrameMaker, it's likely a bug in Acrobat's parsing of the addresses. Works in FM, not PDF * Is your Acrobat 7 updated fully? Have you tried with earlier releases of Reader, like 6, 5, etc? Running 7.0.8, so fully updated * Have you tried not making the addresses as hyperlinks in FrameMaker, and turning on the Acrobat (and Reader) 7.x preference to detect links? Any difference? It seems that the email links are the ones that fail. Some work, some don't. I went into the PDF and checked all converted links, then added the ones that were missing. Frankly, this is a royal pain. But, if that's what it takes! Thanks all for the suggestions and help. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
Hypertext Marker: Message URL
I've been using the message URL hypertext marker in a newsletter I publish in PDF. When readers who open the file in the browser window click a link, the destination replaces the PDF in the browser window. Is there any code that can be added to the message url www.whatever.com to cause the link to open in another instance of the browser window? Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Hypertext Marker: Message URL
I've been using the message URL hypertext marker in a newsletter I publish in PDF. When readers who open the file in the browser window click a link, the destination replaces the PDF in the browser window. Is there any code that can be added to the "message url www.whatever.com" to cause the link to open in another instance of the browser window? Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
RE: Frame 7.2 Acrobat Standard 6
You need the Professional version to get Acrobat Distiller. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ann-Marie Grissino Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 9:27 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Frame 7.2 Acrobat Standard 6 I've never run Acrobat Standard, always Professional. Does anyone know if you can generate PDFs from Frame 7.2 if you have only Acrobat Standard 6.0? Thx. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
need FrameMaker 7.0 and 7.1 feature lists
On 8/16/06, John Posada wrote: > Upgrades are usualy around $249, not $600-700. > > What have I done? paid the $249. > I just paid $199 to upgrade from 7.0. Didn't want to do it, but client requirements forced it. Wow, multiple undo. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
RE: How do I get TOC styles to appear in Setup Table of ContentsInclude Paragraphs Tagged
If you have a previous TOC version that you like: 1. Generate new TOC. Save the file and close. 2. Open old TOC. Save As new TOC file name. 3. Regenerate TOC. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Posada Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 1:45 PM To: List, Framers Subject: How do I get TOC styles to appear in Setup Table of ContentsInclude Paragraphs Tagged Hi, guys...sorry for the long subject line, but.. OK...follow along..I have a book with 5 new files. They've had their styles imported from a template file or previous product file. When I generate a new TOC in the book, I get the Set Up Table of Contents dialog, and all the styles appear in the Don't Include pane on the right. What I'm trying to do is get the xxTOC styles to appear on the left pane (Include Paragraphs tagged) without having to move them over individualy. How can I do this? John Posada Senior Technical Writer I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've never actually known what the question is. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
How do I get TOC styles to appear in Setup Table of Contents"Include Paragraphs Tagged"
If you have a previous TOC version that you like: 1. Generate new TOC. Save the file and close. 2. Open old TOC. Save As new TOC file name. 3. Regenerate TOC. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of John Posada Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 1:45 PM To: List, Framers Subject: How do I get TOC styles to appear in Setup Table of Contents"Include Paragraphs Tagged" Hi, guys...sorry for the long subject line, but.. OK...follow along..I have a book with 5 new files. They've had their styles imported from a template file or previous product file. When I generate a new TOC in the book, I get the Set Up Table of Contents dialog, and all the styles appear in the Don't Include pane on the right. What I'm trying to do is get the xxTOC styles to appear on the left pane (Include Paragraphs tagged) without having to move them over individualy. How can I do this? John Posada Senior Technical Writer "I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've never actually known what the question is." ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.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/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: I want a numbered list with alphabetized substeps
Karyn wrote: Is there any way to make the two operate independently of one another while still allowing the layout to utilize the entire width of the page? You need to distinguish the different numbering styles using Series Labels. For example, a Numbered format is: S:n+., which results in 1., 2., and so on. For the alphabetic list s:a+., a., b., c. Use series labeling for all numbering formats. For example, I use S and s for numeric and alphabetic lists. T for tables, F for figures. From FM 7.1 Help: Series label Series labels identify different types of autonumber series within the same text flow. For example, if you want to number figures independently of tables or headings, you would specify a different series for each. (But each set of steps, for example, would not be a different series.) On the other hand, table and figure numbers must all be in the same series to be based on section numbers. Unfortunately, the current Help file is of little use. See if you can find the printed documentation for an older FM version, the explanations are better. Also, look in Adobe Classroom in a Book, The Complete Reference FrameMaker 7, or FrameMaker 6, The Master Series. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
I want a numbered list with alphabetized substeps
Karyn wrote: >Is there any way to make the two operate independently of one another >while still allowing the layout to utilize the entire width of the page? You need to distinguish the different numbering styles using Series Labels. For example, a Numbered format is: S:., which results in 1., 2., and so on. For the alphabetic list s:., a., b., c. Use series labeling for all numbering formats. For example, I use S and s for numeric and alphabetic lists. T for tables, F for figures.
Plugin to map styles
CudSpan Tools, Template Mapper Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of John Posada Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 3:13 PM To: List, Framers Subject: Plugin to map styles Hi, guys...we may have a bunch of books where we are switching over from our styls to ones used in corporate. Most of the styles map fine...in fact, I was surprised at the number that did. However, there are a few where the style names are either just slightly off (Warning -> WARNING, Bullet ->Bulleted) or the names must be completely swapped (Body Indented -> Indented). Somewhere in my toolbox on my other laptop, I beleieve I have some plugins that allow styles to be mapped. However, I'm interested in the current state of the art plugins for this purpose. Anyone have a favorite? John Posada Senior Technical Writer "So long and thanks for all the fish." ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.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/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Adding another heading to the TOC
With the book file selected, Edit >Set Up Table of Contents, then move the format to the Include list. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Karen Mardahl Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 3:28 PM To: framers at frameusers.com Subject: Adding another heading to the TOC Hi Frame 7.1p116, WinXP I've gotten myself confused, so I need some help. I have a TOC with only 3 headings. I added a Heading 4 to the other files in the .book. Now I need that to show up in the TOC. What I have done: * Added a "Heading 4TOC" (to match the other 3 levels) in the Paragraph designer for the TOC. * Added the layout info to the Reference page. * Updated the PDF info for the document to say take 4 headings. I have only done this once before, and that was to a legacy doc with all sorts of garbage floating about. My memory fails me. This is a clean template and I don't want to mess things up. I did not create the TOC layout. Thanks in advance. regards, Karen Mardahl ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.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/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Which should we purchase, PhotoShop or Illustrator
If you plan to get one of them, you might consider getting both as part of the Adobe Creative Suite 2. On the Adobe website, Photoshop is $649, and CS2 is $250 more at $899, but you get full new versions of Adobe Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, and InDesign CS2 software with new Version Cue CS2, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Stock Photos. So you get both Photoshop and Illustrator, and InDesign as well. InDesign is a page layout program like Pagemaker - it is what I use for making our installation poster, the covers for our printed manuals, and a quick-reference card. John And Adobe Acrobat Professional! Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Which should we purchase, PhotoShop or Illustrator
>If you plan to get one of them, you might consider getting both as part of the Adobe Creative Suite 2. On the Adobe website, Photoshop is >$649, and CS2 is $250 more at $899, but you get "full new versions of Adobe Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, and InDesign CS2 software with new Version Cue CS2, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Stock Photos." So you get both Photoshop and Illustrator, and InDesign as well. InDesign is a page layout program like Pagemaker - it is what I use for making our installation poster, the covers for our printed manuals, and a quick-reference card. John And Adobe Acrobat Professional! Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
RE: Dumb, obvious question
Sorry, Bob, you can't apply conditions to character tags. 8 You can find the character tag then manually apply the condition. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Shelton Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 3:11 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Dumb, obvious question At least I hope it is. Using Frame 7 on Windows, I want to take all text that uses a particular character tag, make it conditional, and hide it. I'm pretty sure I've done this before, but I can't remember, or figure out, how to do it again. How do I apply a condition to a character tag? Thanks. Bob Love people. Use things. Not vice-versa. -- Kelly Rothaus ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Dumb, obvious question
Sorry, Bob, you can't apply conditions to character tags. 8 You can find the character tag then manually apply the condition. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Robert Shelton Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 3:11 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Dumb, obvious question At least I hope it is. Using Frame 7 on Windows, I want to take all text that uses a particular character tag, make it conditional, and hide it. I'm pretty sure I've done this before, but I can't remember, or figure out, how to do it again. How do I apply a condition to a character tag? Thanks. Bob "Love people. Use things. Not vice-versa." -- Kelly Rothaus ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.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/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: FrameMaker on Mac, NPR Talk of the Nation
Today's NPR Talk of the Nation is discussing the Mac and Windows OS. If the broadcast time has past for your time zone, you can listen to program over the web (http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=5). Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Art Campbell Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 11:47 AM To: Bill Briggs Cc: Framers Subject: Re: FrameMaker on Mac Too bad Jobs isn't as much a Mac fanatic as Mac fanatics are Art On 4/6/06, Bill Briggs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 12:41 PM -0400 4/6/06, Stuart Rogers wrote: Bill Briggs wrote: At 6:02 PM -0700 4/5/06, RJ Jacquez wrote: in general I believe that this is a great time to be a FrameMaker user I'm surprised that a Mac user can say such a thing with a straight face. I've got 13 years worth of FrameMaker collateral on my Mac and it's a profoundly unpleasant time to be a FrameMaker user. Yeah, it works, but with the end in sight it's almost painful to create new documents with it. The lack of an OS X version of FrameMaker is the most annoying computing issue I've had in more than a decade. Don't know if it will be good news to mac users or not... but it was reported in the paper today that Apple Computer Inc. released new software yesterday that lets users of its newest computers run Microsoft Corp.'s dominant Windows XP operating system. (and therefore Windows versions of FM) http://tinyurl.com/lfp96 I'll leave the mac users to sort out their reactions to that one... This is preferable to a dual boot scenario. http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/04/06/parallels/index.php - web P.S. But I still want a Native version. Virtualization is the spawn of evil. ___ -- Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] ... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl. -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
FrameMaker on Mac, NPR Talk of the Nation
Today's NPR Talk of the Nation is discussing the Mac and Windows OS. If the broadcast time has past for your time zone, you can listen to program over the web (http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=5). Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Art Campbell Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 11:47 AM To: Bill Briggs Cc: Framers Subject: Re: FrameMaker on Mac Too bad Jobs isn't as much a Mac fanatic as Mac fanatics are Art On 4/6/06, Bill Briggs wrote: > At 12:41 PM -0400 4/6/06, Stuart Rogers wrote: > >Bill Briggs wrote: > >>At 6:02 PM -0700 4/5/06, RJ Jacquez wrote: > >>>in general I believe that this is a great time to be a FrameMaker > >>>user > >> > >>I'm surprised that a Mac user can say such a thing with a straight > >>face. I've got 13 years worth of FrameMaker collateral on my Mac and > >>it's a profoundly unpleasant time to be a FrameMaker user. Yeah, it > >>works, but with the end in sight it's almost painful to create new > >>documents with it. The lack of an OS X version of FrameMaker is the > >>most annoying computing issue I've had in more than a decade. > >> > > > >Don't know if it will be good news to mac users or not... but it was > >reported in the paper today that "Apple Computer Inc. released new > >software yesterday that lets users of its newest computers run > >Microsoft Corp.'s dominant Windows XP operating system." > > > >(and therefore Windows versions of FM) > > > >http://tinyurl.com/lfp96 > > > >I'll leave the mac users to sort out their reactions to that one... > > This is preferable to a dual boot scenario. > http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/04/06/parallels/index.php > > - web > > P.S. But I still want a Native version. Virtualization is the spawn of > evil. ___ > -- 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 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.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/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Running H/F Variables, Alternate Values
I have two Heading 1 formats in my template: "h1_heading 1" and "h1np_heading 1 new page." There is need for both formats to avoid over rides. What is the formula for the Running H/F so it will display the most recent Heading 1 text. Once, quite a ways back, someone (John Posoda?) provided the methodology to do this. It has something to do with a character (command) between the two format names in the Running H/F. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
Running H/F Variables, Alternate Values
Thank you Pat, and Ann, I just knew it was something very simple! Now, if only I could solve my flow conumdrum that I posted the other day! Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: Pat Christenson [mailto:pxen...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 9:34 PM To: Karen L. Zorn Subject: Re: Running H/F Variables, Alternate Values Hi Karen - It's: <$paratag[h1_heading 1,h1np_heading 1 new page> (Put a comma between the 2 tagnames) Pat On Mar 22, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Karen L. Zorn wrote: > I have two Heading 1 formats in my template: "h1_heading 1" and > "h1np_heading 1 new page." There is need for both formats to avoid > over rides. What is the formula for the Running H/F so it will display the > most > recent Heading 1 text. Once, quite a ways back, someone (John Posoda?) > provided the methodology to do this. It has something to do with a > character > (command) between the two format names in the Running H/F. > > Karen L. Zorn > Zorn Technologies, Inc. > Mesa, AZ > > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as pxenson at comcast.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/ > pxenson%40comcast.net > > Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
RE: Leader Lines
Karyn, If your TOC template is exactly the way you want it, use the following down and dirty way to create your TOC with the correct format. 1. Generate the TOC for the document. 2. Save the TOC and close it. 3. Open the TOC template file. 4. File Save As, overwrite TOC generated in step 1. 5. Update the TOC. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karyn Hunt Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 1:54 PM To: framers Subject: Leader Lines Hi All, I'm drawing a blank and the help system isn't readily giving me the info I need. I'm sure the info is there, I just can't find it and I'm in a hurry... I have a template TOC with leader lines and a tab setting of 6.375. I've just generated the TOC for a new book but 1) the leader lines aren't there and 2) the file is ignoring the tab set and putting the page numbers flush left to the chapter title text. I've imported the template formats into the new TOC several times but it's not picking up on the leader lines or the tab stop. (It's getting the font, font size and indent right, but losing the info about the leader lines and tabs.) What am I doing wrong? Where are my leader lines? And how can I get them back either a) automatically or b) manually? Are leader lines set in the paragraph designer? The format designer? The reference page? (In which case I'm sunk b/c I don't know diddly about how to set up reference pages.) I'm on FrameMaker 7.1 with Windows XP and the lone writer in a small shop with godawful deadlines and a patch due out this week. Karyn ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Leader Lines
Karyn, If your TOC template is exactly the way you want it, use the following "down and dirty" way to create your TOC with the correct format. 1. Generate the TOC for the document. 2. Save the TOC and close it. 3. Open the TOC template file. 4. File > Save As, overwrite TOC generated in step 1. 5. Update the TOC. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Karyn Hunt Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 1:54 PM To: framers Subject: Leader Lines Hi All, I'm drawing a blank and the help system isn't readily giving me the info I need. I'm sure the info is there, I just can't find it and I'm in a hurry... I have a template TOC with leader lines and a tab setting of 6.375. I've just generated the TOC for a new book but 1) the leader lines aren't there and 2) the file is ignoring the tab set and putting the page numbers flush left to the chapter title text. I've imported the template formats into the new TOC several times but it's not picking up on the leader lines or the tab stop. (It's getting the font, font size and indent right, but losing the info about the leader lines and tabs.) What am I doing wrong? Where are my leader lines? And how can I get them back either a) automatically or b) manually? Are leader lines set in the paragraph designer? The format designer? The reference page? (In which case I'm sunk b/c I don't know diddly about how to set up reference pages.) I'm on FrameMaker 7.1 with Windows XP and the lone writer in a small shop with godawful deadlines and a patch due out this week. Karyn ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.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/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Flow Problems
I'm designing templates for a new project that have 2 content flows: student (A), instructor (B). The object is that the instructor content is the left page, student the right. Before publication, the instructor content is conditionalized and hidden, then a different master page applied to the even pages so the resulting student workbook is double sided. Each master page has a very small (0.017 x 0.017) text frame of the opposite flow in the upper left corner. Should work like a charm, I've done it before--not today! When the transition is made at the bottom of the flow, it seems that a single character gets hung up in the frame on the wrong page. I can force the text using "new page" formats, but that will create problems at production. Any ideas: FM7, with latest patch XP Fonts, Bookman Old Style and Arial, minimum 10 pts Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
TOC Formatting Problem
John, As much as I've tried, the <$chapnum> variable just doesn't want to insert on the reference page. You have to type it once, then you can copy/paste. I've copied a chapter title line from one of my reference pages, works every time. I removed the character that separated the chapter number and the text. You can use what ever your style guide calls for. Chapter <$paranumonly> <$paratext> You don't need to specify the paragraph tag since you set that up when you first generate the TOC. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
MadCap Flare Information
If you're going to be in the Phoenix area on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, Mike Hamilton, VP of Product Management will be the featured speaker. He's planning on speaking on the future of RoboHelp, what happened to the RH developers, and the directions of help authoring. Details about the march meeting will be on the web site in a week or so, www.stc-phoenix.com. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
MadCap Flare Information
If you're going to be in the Phoenix area on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, Mike Hamilton, VP of Product Management will be the featured speaker. He's planning on speaking on the future of RoboHelp, what happened to the RH developers, and the directions of help authoring. Details about the march meeting will be on the web site in a week or so, www.stc-phoenix.com. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ
RE: Frame vs. Quicksilver - Please help me save Frame
Cost. Last I heard Interleaf was thousands per seat, while FM is much, much less. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sims, Joseph Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 2:21 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Frame vs. Quicksilver - Please help me save Frame The company I work for uses Frame, Interleaf and Word in three separate offices. (PC version) Management has requested that we create a uniform style for documentation starting now. They're expecting us to share content and presumably document templates. In my opinion, all of us should use Frame, but the Interleaf users have dug in their heels. It's become a non-constructive us vs. them conflict. As a result, I need to come up with a list of business reasons why Interleaf is not the correct choice for the company. I know of several from prior discussions on the list, but need more. 1. IL to PDF conversions can be less straightforward than Frame to PDF conversions. Does IL generate bookmarks? 2. Translation memory tools don't support IL, dramatically increasing costs. 3. Interleaf/Quicksilver/Broadvision corp. is far more likely to end up in Chapter 11 than Adobe. 4. Frame is more widely used and offers greater compatibility with the rest of the publishing world. Does anyone have any additional words of wisdom? Particularly ones that can have costs assigned to them? Thanks, Joe D. Joseph Sims Technical Documentation The Gleason Works 1000 University Ave. Rochester, NY 14692-2970 585-784-6969 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Frame vs. Quicksilver - Please help me save Frame
Cost. Last I heard Interleaf was thousands per seat, while FM is much, much less. Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Sims, Joseph Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 2:21 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Frame vs. Quicksilver - Please help me save Frame The company I work for uses Frame, Interleaf and Word in three separate offices. (PC version) Management has requested that we create a uniform style for documentation starting now. They're expecting us to share content and presumably document templates. In my opinion, all of us should use Frame, but the Interleaf users have dug in their heels. It's become a non-constructive us vs. them conflict. As a result, I need to come up with a list of business reasons why Interleaf is not the correct choice for the company. I know of several from prior discussions on the list, but need more. 1. IL to PDF conversions can be less straightforward than Frame to PDF conversions. Does IL generate bookmarks? 2. Translation memory tools don't support IL, dramatically increasing costs. 3. Interleaf/Quicksilver/Broadvision corp. is far more likely to end up in Chapter 11 than Adobe. 4. Frame is more widely used and offers greater compatibility with the rest of the publishing world. Does anyone have any additional words of wisdom? Particularly ones that can have costs assigned to them? Thanks, Joe D. Joseph Sims Technical Documentation The Gleason Works 1000 University Ave. Rochester, NY 14692-2970 585-784-6969 jsims at gleason.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
POLL: Which method do you use to apply bold and italics?
Character catalog! Karen L. Zorn Zorn Technologies, Inc. Mesa, AZ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+k.zorn=zorntech.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of rebecca officer Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 2:32 PM To: framers at lists.FrameUsers.com; John Wilcox >> "Joe Malin" 17/01/06 10:07:42 >>> If the methods are A. Click the B and I buttons, or press Ctrl+B and Ctrl+I. B. Select Bold and Emphasis from the Character Catalog. C: Create special character formats with meta-information (purpose or meaning). then I use C, although it may appear sometimes that I'm using B. While my brain was recovering from a bad sector, I named a character format "Bold" rather than "Strong". I also have some formats that use Italic instead of Emphasis. The horror, the horror! As Andrew noted, this may result in more tags or elements. Perhaps this is a good thing, if it makes us re-examine our typographical conventions. Joe Malin Technical Writer (408)625-1623 jmalin at tuvox.com www.tuvox.com The views expressed in this document are those of the sender, and do not necessarily reflect those of TuVox, Inc. -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+jmalin=tuvox@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+jmalin=tuvox.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Becraft Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 12:40 PM To: framers at lists.FrameUsers.com Subject: Re: POLL: Which method do you use to apply bold and italics? John Wilcox wrote: > This came up as a possible style standards issue here. Please reply > off-list, and I'll summarize the results next week. Thanks for your > time! > > A. Click the B and I buttons, or press Ctrl+B and Ctrl+I. > B. Select Bold and Emphasis from the Character Catalog. Or: C: Create special character formats that indicate the purpose or meaning of the text (rather than their intended appearance) and apply them. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as rebecca.officer at alliedtelesyn.co.nz. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/rebecca.officer%40allied telesyn.co.nz Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. NOTICE: This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify Allied Telesyn Research Ltd immediately. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender has the authority to issue and specifically states them to be the views of Allied Telesyn Research. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as k.zorn at zorntech.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/k.zorn%40zorntech.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
TP for FM?
Let's say someone created a FrameMaker edition of Trivial Pursuit. What knowledge categories would you expect it to have? Master pages Reference pages Tables Paragraph and character formats Karen L. Zorn --Milan -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Karen L Zorn.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 128 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20051121/240aadf8/attachment.vcf