TIME URGENT ... Missing Adobe PDF printer driver

2013-10-04-05T14:35Z Perhaps this is evidence that Dov Isaacs' cautions that having both Acrobat and Reader installed on one workstation can cause problems are true. I never disbelieved his cautions, but I also didn't see evidence - until recently. Here, my employer's standard is to allow

SOLVED: Missing title bar, disappearing Application bar

2013-09-27-05T12:45Z I began to wonder whether some programmatic file of FrameMaker had been corrupted. Robert Lauriston suggested "refreshing" (my term) \?maker.ini. So, I found a separately-saved version of my \?maker.ini and replaced the one that FrameMaker was using. All is well again.

Missing title bar, disappearing Application bar

2013-09-26-04T15:20Z Windows 7 Enterprise operating system, 64-bit, 8?GB RAM FrameMaker 11.0.2.384, interface: Structured working with unstructured .book and its "children" Help, please. Within the last two weeks for no reason that I can determine, the behavior of FrameMaker's interface

Missing title bar, disappearing Application bar

2013-09-26-04T18:15Z Stuart - Thanks for asking. I failed to mention. Yes, I have reset my workspace numerous times. Several times, I even tried saving my workspace without the "Application" bar displayed. All to no avail. Regards, Dave Stamm Information Engineer -Original

SOLVED: Hypertext links not working

2013-08-27-02T12:20Z Once again, Rick Quatro is credited with a "save." The problem is that FrameMaker was resolving the hypertext links incorrectly because I had had all the files in a .book and was printing the .book. The "fix" was to close the .book file, keep the files in their respective

Hypertext links not working

2013-08-26-01T12:50Z Tino ? Thanks for your time, interest, and effort. Unfortunately, I failed to include in my original posting that I must produce _separate_ .pdf files. So, I still have the problem. After I print the book to separate files, I check a link while all the files are

[f2a] RE: Hypertext links not working

2013-08-26-01T16:00Z Gail ? Yes, I print the book all at once to only one watched folder. I?m using File | Print Book? > Separate File for Each Docu. The arrangement of the .fm files is the same as arrangement of the .pdf files is to be. This is the first time in _years_ that I?ve

Hypertext links not working

2013-08-23-05T11:40Z Robert - Thanks for the info. I, too, haven't done this since years ago. So long ago, in fact that I've tracked down my materials from Shlomo Perets' training back in 2002. Yes, all the files are part of dir_Abc_Def.book. The odd thing, for myself, is that the "child"

Hypertext links not working

2013-08-22-04T20:00Z Windows 7 Enterprise Service Pack 1 4?GB RAM 64-bit operating system FrameMaker 11.0.2.384 FrameMaker installed on workstation Folder and all files on a server on the local area network in accordance with corporate policy I am unable to consistently encode hypertext links

Not producing .xml files

2013-07-31-03T21:35Z Windows 7 Enterprise operating system FrameMaker 11.0.2.384 [?stand-alone with the first two updates?] .book file and its children are on a server on the local area network Please help me figure out and correct what we are doing wrong. A colleague who has FrameMaker 11

Not producing .xml files

2013-08-01-04T00:50Z Tino ? Thanks for the info. I distinctly remember that three or four years ago, FrameMaker produced _both_ .xml files and the ?.enn? files. I remember writing to Adobe (probably through the bug page) that the ?.enn? files were useless. Dave Stamm Information

Setting up files for structured use

2013-07-17-03T12:30Z Craig - Thanks so much for the info. I'll check it out. The problem of FrameMaker's not faithfully reading the "rules" file, wherever it is, looks like a deal breaker that, I'm sorry to say, gives me pause about continuing using FrameMaker. There's just so much

Setting up files for structured use

2013-07-17-03T12:55Z Matt - Thanks for the customary caution about protecting files. According to our custom, our "source" \ structapps.fm is in safekeeping on a server that is backed up. Regards, Dave Stamm Information Engineer From: Matt Sullivan [mailto:m...@mattrsullivan.com]

Setting up files for structured use

2013-07-16-02T13:20Z I need help setting up files for structured use by four persons. Since the last time I set this up, the versions of the operating system, FrameMaker, and Acrobat have changed. Windows 7 Enterprise operating system FrameMaker 11.0.2.384 (stand-alone) installed on

OT: Contacting FrameScript, Finite Matters

2013-06-25-02T17:00Z Framers - By email starting about two weeks ago, I have tried to contact the staff of FINITE MATTERS LTD ( http://www.fml.com/ ) or FrameScript (?http://www.framescript.com/ ). For email, both use "@fml.com." I have received no response. ?Does anyone know if everyone at

OT: Contacting FrameScript, Finite Matters SOLVED

2013-06-25-02T18:45Z Thanks to all who responded. As circumstance has it, Rick Quatro reported the situation to Marjorie Mayo of Finite Matters. She, to whom I first wrote about two weeks ago, has contacted me directly. Dave Stamm Information Engineer

Modifying Image Paths

2013-06-10-01T12:10Z Windows 7 Enterprise operating system FrameMaker 11.0.1.382 I have obtained the script, and I don't want to seem dense, but where am I to file the script? Thanks. Dave Stamm Information Engineer From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces

Modifying Image Paths

2013-06-10-01T15:15Z Mike - Under File | Utilities, Archive does not appear. I tried putting a copy of the script into C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\AdobeFrameMaker11\plugins, which is what I started to do before posting, but filing it there had no effect. Dave Stamm Information

Modifying Image Paths

e: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:17:06 -0700 From: dave.st...@gdc4s.com To: info at mikewickham.com CC: framers at lists.frameusers.com 2013-06-10-01T15:15Z Mike - Under File | Utilities, Archive does not appear. I tried putting a copy of the script into C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\AdobeFrameM

OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

2013-05-22-03T16:55Z Mike Wickham wrote, "You know, we users ought to start billing Adobe for the hours we spend providing free customer support for them in the various forums. We undoubtedly save the company millions of dollars per year. I imagine that the billing for my posts on this

Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

2013-05-13-01T13:00Z There's that death knell again?.?.?.. Dave Stamm Information Engineer -Original Message- From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Steve Rickaby Sent: 2013-05-09-Thursday 12:38 To: framers at

Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

2013-05-13-01T15:15Z I, too, am interested in addition to Alan Litchfield, Syed Hosain, et al. Dave Stamm Information Engineer -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Jeremy H. Griffith Sent:

OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

2013-05-13-01T19:50Z "Everybody wins . . .." as far as Adobe Systems Incorporated and some others might perceive it. From my perspective - and, perhaps, my employer's perspective - this will _not_ be a "win" for us. Perhaps Adobe has forgotten that we, the customers, also must make business

OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

2013-05-13-01T20:20Z Nadine - Nadine, I certainly wouldn't swing the bat if you were within range. On the other hand, having served in the US Army Infantry, I'd call it "bursting radius." Well, if you'll accept an American source, please see

Cannot create FrameMaker structured book

2013-04-26-05T13:25Z Windows 7 Enterprise SP 1 Processor: 2.80?GHz RAM: 4.00?GB 64-bit operating system FrameMaker 11.0.1.382, stand-alone (AFAIK), installed on workstation .book and .fm files on server on LAN per corporate requirement I seldom need to create a structured book, and I first

Cannot create FrameMaker structured book

2013-04-26-05T13:45Z Rick - Yes; thanks for mentioning. I failed to remember and to mention that when I try to update the book, FrameMaker hangs. It's hanging as I write this. I have to use Task Manager to end process and force FrameMaker out. So, now, the problematic file becomes a likely

Cannot create FrameMaker structured book

2013-04-26-05T14:20Z I have sorted out the problematic file and have updated the book, but no joy. Element persists and resists. Dave Stamm Information Engineer General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc. Integrated Log Engr Svc, Logistics Section 1700 Magnavox Way, Suite 200 We'll hit your targets

SOLVED: Cannot create FrameMaker structured book

2013-04-26-05T17:25Z Rick Quatro generously provided the solution in a telephonic conversation. ?Max Hoffman, will you please do whatever necessary to get the following procedure added to the help for FrameMaker? NOTE: This is based on my telephonic conversation 2013-04-26-05 with

SOLVED: Cannot create FrameMaker structured book

) should be updated, you can either make your change yourself or have one of us copy & paste your text. -Original Message- From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of dave.st...@gdc4s.com Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 1:2

SOLVED: Cannot create FrameMaker structured book

2013-04-26-05T18:20Z For security reasons, my employer impedes getting to the on-line version of help. Regards, Dave Stamm Information Engineer From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Coatsworth Sent:

Tooltip text for hotspot doesn't show in PDF (FM 11, Windows 7)

2013-04-12-05T12:55Z Terri - Thanks for posting this: I'm in the same situation. Dave Stamm Information Engineer From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Terri Schultz Sent: 2013-04-11-Thursday 16:36 To: framers at

Usage question - subjunctive mood? (WAS: anyone looking for a writer?)

2013-04-08-01T11:40Z Yes, "If I were looking . . . " is correct. It conveys the concept of "conditional, contrary to fact": "I wasn't looking, but if I had been looking . . .." I choose to believe that those who might read or hear such an expression don't consider it "hifalutin'" and

Find/Change Dialog Box Inconsistency (was: Zoom Level Settingsin FM 11)

2013-04-08-01T11:45Z ?Hear, hear! If I were the king of the world, this bug and many other bugs would have been fixed by now. Dave Stamm Information Engineer From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Shmuel Wolfson Sent:

RW Rules vs EDD Conflict

2013-03-07-04T13:15Z Lisa - The following has worked for us. element "graphic" { is fm graphic element; [ << Note the order of the words here. ] attribute "boardno" is fm property entity; } Good luck and Regards, Dave Stamm Information Engineer From:

Line numbering tables in FM11?

2013-02-25-01T19:55Z Tori - I've not had to work with line numbering, so I wonder whether numbering the rows of the tables will suffice. The numbering in each table could start with "1," and when combined with each table's number (I assume that the tables are numbered), this scheme will

switch between 8.5x11 and A4 sized pages within the same book?

2013-02-21-04T17:00Z Lisa - I agree with Nadine's first recommendation, which is what we have done here. Preparing for this process emphasizes that "less is [or fewer are] more." Wield "Ockham's Razor" judiciously, of not ruthlessly. For _full_ benefit, I highly recommend that you

switch between 8.5x11 and A4 sized pages within the same book?

2013-02-21-04T17:20Z Regarding my earlier response to Lise's posting. I expressed only my own professional opinions and not those of my employer. I have no interest in MicroType other than being a satisfied customer. Regards, Dave Stamm From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com

"FrameMaker has detected a problem and must quit" Really?!

amers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of dave.st...@gdc4s.com Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 11:50 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com; techwr-l at techwr-l.com Subject: RE: "FrameMaker has detected a problem and must quit&quo

"FrameMaker has detected a problem and must quit" Really?!

2013-02-13-03T19:50Z ?_YIKES_! If Ken was informed correctly, below - and I _really_ hope he was _not_ - then that effectively rings the death knell of FrameMaker's use by my employer. It was in only the last month that I got upgraded to FrameMaker 11, but I'm happy to report that I

How to force capital letters in a generated Index?

2012-12-19-03T13:20Z I heartily second David Artman?s recommendation, and it appears as though IXgen will do the trick. Disclaimer: David Artman and I are not related, despite our common first name, but I am a well-satisfied user of IXgen. Dave Stamm Information Engineer From:

Running FrameMaker on Mac workstations

2012-12-10-01T12:55Z All - Please help dispel my ignorance or refresh my memory. I use FrameMaker on a "PC," but I've read that some die-hard users of FrameMaker who have Mac workstations are still using it. So, as they might say in the City of New York, "Not for nothin', but?.?.?." please

Running FrameMaker on Mac workstations

2012-12-10-01T18:10Z Thanks to all who responded (mostly off-list, which is fine). I am now far less ignorant than I was. Regards, Dave Stamm -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Steve Rickaby Sent:

Watchman asleep: watched folders query

2012-11-21-03T18:55Z Rob - I've seen similar behavior several times during the last year and a half or so. NOTE: Staff of Adobe who monitor this list, please read on. This posting might also be related to recent postings, Subject: FM 9 Blinking linked images. There are only two

OT: Windows 7 operating systems, Windows Explorer failing to display files

2012-08-27-01T16:20Z Framers using Windows 7 operating systems: My setups: At work: Windows 7 Enterprise SP 1; at home: Windows 7 Home Premium SP 1 NOTE: If you have experienced the problem described below, please reply?- off-list, if you wish?- so I can document to the Service

OT: Windows 7 operating systems, Windows Explorer failing to display files

2012-08-27-01T18:05Z Thanks to all who have responded so far. I hope to hear from more of you soon. Below, Shmuel correctly points out that I failed to specify whether the operating systems are 32- or 64 bit. Both at work and at home, the operating systems are Windows 7, 64-bit. Further, one

OT: Windows 7 operating systems, Windows Explorer failing to display files

2012-08-27-01T18:45Z Thanks, Lise, for the additional tidbit. Below, Lise points out that pressing the F5 key to refresh the display for files on a network resolves the failure to display, and that the failure to display does not happen when using C: \. For me, pressing the F5 key has

OT: Windows 7 operating systems, Windows Explorer failing to display files

Of dave.st...@gdc4s.com Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 11:44 AM To: rentagoodbook at gmail.com; framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: OT: Windows 7 operating systems, Windows Explorer failing to display files 2012-08-27-01T18:45Z Thanks, Lise, for the additional tidbit. Below, Lise

EDDs for MIL-STD-38784

2012-03-21-03T12:25Z Mike - Based on my experience, there is no DTD (on which an EDD would be based) for MIL-STD 38784. There doesn't need to be. I expect that you'll be required to conform to MIL-STD 2361 and 40051-1 or 40051-2 or both. For 2361, there is a DTD available. You can use

Spellcheck oddness in FM8

2012-01-27-05T13:50Z Tim - Makes _great_ sense to me. My character format is Resume here: , indicating that "this passage needs further work." Dave Stamm Information Engineer From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of

Non-breaking hyphen in Index entries

2011-05-24-02T12:10Z Nancy - I suggest and recommend editing "baking at high altitudes" to be "baking, high altitudes." This makes the index entry more concise and might shorten it enough to avoid wrapping to the next line. Sorry, but I don't know whether I've solved this problem otherwise.

Requesting recommendations, professional readings

Alan - Thanks for the recommendations! I believe your statement that, "Nothing can come close to a real-world project as a motivator for understanding these technologies and exposing your knowledge gaps." Regards, Dave Stamm

Requesting recommendations, professional readings

Lea - Gladly, and thanks for asking. I managed to flumble Alan's reply, to here 'tis. Dave Stamm / From: stc-single-sourcing-l-bounces+dave.stamm=gdc4s@mailman.stc.org [mailto:stc-single-sourcing-l-bounces+dave.stamm=gdc4s.com at mailman.stc.o rg] On Behalf Of Alan Houser Sent:

Requesting recommendations, professional readings

To those of you who are experienced transforming information tagged with mark-up languages - I have cross-posted this to several lists. My apologies for duplications you receive. Please offer your assessments of the following professional readings for individual development. More-specifically,

Training in XML, XSLT, XSL-FO

2010-08-30-01T15:35Z I'm looking for training (on-line or in-person) in these subjects and have found some info at http://www.accelebrate.com/php_xml/default.htm. I welcome any and all recommendations you have about sources for such training (and especially about Accelebrate). Thanks.