IXGen is my standard tool.
Highly recommended, and Frank's customer support is top-notch.
Art
On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 4:31 PM, Jennifer Collier
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We are currently using FrameMaker 6.0 but are going to move to
FrameMaker 8 (Structured) within the next year. We are in
I use Index Tools Professional from Silicon Prairie Software. By and
large, I am happy with it. It has sped up indexing tremendously...and
makes it pretty darn easy to see what index tags are currently in place.
I haven't tried other tools. This was the first we tried and it was
such a clear
Absolutely right, IXGen is the must-have plug-in to create indexes in
unstructured FrameMaker.
IXGen also works in structured FM files, but I don't think that you can
use it in native XML files (forgive me and correct me if I'm wrong).
It would be great, though, to have a command that says
I second Art's opinion.
best,
Paul
On 4 Mean Fomhair 2008, at 5:06 am, Art Campbell wrote:
IXGen is my standard tool.
Highly recommended, and Frank's customer support is top-notch.
Art
On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 4:31 PM, Jennifer Collier
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We are currently using
This is a default behavior in FrameMaker, and one that many users detest.
Fortunately, the programmers made it a behavior that can be customized.
Open the Maker.ini file in your FrameMaker directory.
Search for the string ClipboardFormatsPriorities
The list of formats behind this property
I like this one also, for two reasons, it's simple, and it's inexpensive.
That makes this tool VERY cost-effective.
Scott
At 8:05 AM -0500 9/4/08, Michael O'Neill wrote:
I use Index Tools Professional from Silicon Prairie Software. By and
large, I am happy with it. It has sped up indexing
Hi Guys,
Not sure if it is acceptable to continue a thread like this, but in fact I
would be interested to learn the full list of plugins you guys use, at least
the ones that are most important and useful to you.
I currently work without plugins in *unstructured framemaker*, and must
create my
I wouldn't advise anyone to use MSXML. It's a proprietary format. I
know, that's an oxymoron in conjunction with XML in general, but it's
true. Add to that Microsoft's penchant for adding extraneous,
gratuitous, and bloated code to it's conversion output and it would
seem counter-productive
Hi, Robert!
What version of Frame are you using? I have lost some of the ones I used to
use with Frame 7 by moving to Frame 8.
Kristy
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rogge
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 8:59 AM
To: [EMAIL
I´m on Frame 8 right now, but I´ll make a new thread.
Wasn´t sure if it was acceptable, but I would not call it thread hijacking
because the previous thread was more or less finished. Perhaps for
archiving, this is a bad idea.
Thanks Kristy!
Robert
On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 4:03 PM, Kristy Nolan
Hi Framers,
I currently use Framemaker 8 to create unstructured pdf manuals.
I do not have any of the cool plugins for chapter TOCs, indexes, wicked
find/replace utilities, and I am not sure about what is available, so I
thought I would ask the Framers!
What plugins do you use and recommend? I
Hi all,
Rick isn't talking about using the Word XML document format in this
case. He is talking about using the MSXML Active X control that is
built into windows.
FrameScript can pass instructions to this control, which opens up the
ability to generate custom XML directly from FrameMaker,
Folks,
Anyone know of a RoboHelp list? ...tnx, Kelly.
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Thanx to you both for the info!
Darren
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To: Rick Quatro; Butler, Darren J CTR USAF AFMC 584 CBSS/GBHAC; framers
Subject: Re: MIF to SGML/XML
I wouldn't advise anyone to use
I've seen this problem before and it generally has nothing to do with either
FrameMaker or Acrobat, but rather, secret sauce in the operating system and its
interface with the PostScript driver with regards to the Symbol font.
The symptoms you report usually would indicate that somehow the
You have more confidence in Microsoft than I do then.
Scott
At 10:16 AM -0400 9/4/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all,
Rick isn't talking about using the Word XML document format in this
case. He is talking about using the MSXML Active X control that is
built into windows.
FrameScript can
You can find a list of *all* (that I'm aware of) plugins for FM at ..
http://www.leximation.com/toolsearch/
(I know that wasn't exactly your question, but it seemed relevant.)
Cheers,
...scott
Scott Prentice
Leximation, Inc.
www.leximation.com
+1.415.485.1892
Robert Rogge wrote:
Hi
I don't know of a list, but Adobe has several forums dedicated to
RoboHelp.
(http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/index.cfm?forumid=65)
Kelly McDaniel wrote:
Folks,
Anyone know of a RoboHelp list? ...tnx, Kelly.
___
You are
MSXML is just an extension for programming languages. It provides
commands for opening XML files, finding nodes, adding nodes, that sort
of thing. Microsoft maintains it, but despite this it works pretty well.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You have more confidence in Microsoft than I do then.
Really great information guys, thanks! I´ll take a good look at your
recommendations!
On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 5:41 PM, Scott Prentice [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You can find a list of *all* (that I'm aware of) plugins for FM at ..
http://www.leximation.com/toolsearch/
(I know that wasn't
Writing as someone who develops plugins for FrameMaker, I would also
be interested to hear from users about what features they are most
interested in. From process automation, to database integration and
publishing, to XML roundripping, there are countless ways to extend
FrameMaker.
Best
IXgen is idiosyncratic but offers many functions to help you get going,
e.g. making automatic entries for all headings which you can then edit
to make proper entries. In view of the many headings in user guides,
etc. and the invariable chunking into short topics, this can help you
produce a
Hi,
Looks like the problem was that I was missing the ttf file from Microsoft's
font directory (although there was another symbol font with a different file
extension that ATM had put in there).
I'm not sure why this would have happened on my PC but not my co-workers (or a
previous install I
Top-notch is a bit of an understatement. Superb works for me.
:)
BW
--- On Thu, 9/4/08, Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Best Indexing Tool for FrameMaker?
To: Jennifer Collier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Question: What does Save FrameImage with Imported Graphics do?
Answer: Back in the early days when FrameMaker was a true cross-platform tool
that would allow you to work the same Frame file on Windows, Mac and various
flavors of Unix, FrameImage was an equilizer giving you a common format
FrameMaker 8
Windows XP SP3
I have a a couple of .png graphics that I copied to a Master Page.
Every time I use the right-click menu to select Object Properties,
Frame crashes. I tried converting the graphics to GIF but got the same
result.
These same graphics will, sometimes but not
First,
What are you trying to accomplish with them on the master page? For
most things, copying them in isn't a great solution; importing by
reference is way better, but it depends on what you're trying to do.
AND... the grey box is what happens when you're running out of RAM and
Frame takes
OK, based on this info:
* Actually, importing the graphics by reference rather than copying
does buy you something -- the parent file doesn't contain the graphic
information, so it's smaller, lighter weight and doesn't suck up as
much memory. And if you break the reference link, it's only a
On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Van Boening, Tammy
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Lin,
I too have had this problem and there are a couple of solutions
1.) Can you capture the graphic again as a .png - even if it is a screen
capture of the graphic itself - not of the source that led to the
All of the below
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
09/04/2008 11:26 AM
To
Robert Rogge [EMAIL PROTECTED]
cc
framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject
Re: Plugins, Framescripts, etc.
Writing as someone who develops plugins for FrameMaker, I would also
be interested to hear from
On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 9:02 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Question: What does Save FrameImage with Imported Graphics do?
Answer: Back in the early days when FrameMaker was a true cross-platform tool
that would allow you to work the same Frame file on Windows, Mac and various
flavors of
Lin Sims wrote:
FrameMaker 8
Windows XP SP3
I have a a couple of .png graphics that I copied to a Master Page.
Every time I use the right-click menu to select Object Properties,
Frame crashes. I tried converting the graphics to GIF but got the same
result.
These same graphics will,
Hi
Not exactly Frame related, but I'm after some advice about LCD
monitors. After being the only tech writer in our team with a single
monitor, I finally got given another monitor a couple of weeks ago.
Hurray!! It's been a long wait. So now I have matching Viewsonic VA912
19 monitors.
Hi Robert,
Scott Prentice maintains a list of FrameMaker plugins at
http://www.leximation.com.
Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc
585-659-8267
www.frameexpert.com
Hi Guys,
Not sure if it is acceptable to continue a thread like this, but in fact I
would be interested to learn the full list of
Hi Scott,
MSXML is not a format but an XML parser/processor. It is very fast and
stable, and has a small footprint. I have heard even ardent Microsoft-haters
say that it is an excellent XML tool. Best of all, it can be controlled from
FrameScript. It is also free.
Rick Quatro
Carmen
Hi Robert,
In my opinion, the best FrameMaker plugin is FrameScript
(http://www.framescript.com) because it provides a complete scripting
environment for FrameMaker. Instead of buying ready-made solutions which
might be exactly what you need, you can write your own with FrameScript.
Rick
Hi Scott,
Confidence is gained from experience. I have confidence in MSXML because I
have used it successfully in dozens of my scripts. I have not heard a single
complaint from any of my clients that have it installed. If you discount
software just because it is from Microsoft, you will miss
I've learned recently that the contract I've worked under for the past 6 or so
years is going to expire and not be renewed. So, for the first time in quite a
while, I will be back on the market. I have been considering incorporating,
because I do not like having a third-party company
Hi
I've noticed at times that moving the cursor around in a Frame 8 file
can be rather sluggish. This is when I'm using the arrow key to move
the cursor along a line of text. I've also noticed that using the
shift+arrow keys to select text can be really slow as well. However, at
other
> I've noticed at times that moving the cursor around in a Frame 8 file
> can be rather sluggish. This is when I'm using the arrow key to move
> the cursor along a line of text. I've also noticed that using the
> shift+arrow keys to select text can be really slow as well. However, at
> other
IXGen is my standard tool.
Highly recommended, and Frank's customer support is top-notch.
Art
On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 4:31 PM, Jennifer Collier
wrote:
> We are currently using FrameMaker 6.0 but are going to move to
> FrameMaker 8 (Structured) within the next year. We are in desperate need
> of
I use Index Tools Professional from Silicon Prairie Software. By and
large, I am happy with it. It has sped up indexing tremendously...and
makes it pretty darn easy to see what index tags are currently in place.
I haven't tried other tools. This was the first we tried and it was
such a clear
Absolutely right, IXGen is the must-have plug-in to create indexes in
unstructured FrameMaker.
IXGen also works in "structured FM" files, but I don't think that you can
use it in "native" XML files (forgive me and correct me if I'm wrong).
It would be great, though, to have a command that says
I second Art's opinion.
best,
Paul
On 4 Mean Fomhair 2008, at 5:06 am, Art Campbell wrote:
> IXGen is my standard tool.
> Highly recommended, and Frank's customer support is top-notch.
>
> Art
>
> On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 4:31 PM, Jennifer Collier
> wrote:
>> We are currently using FrameMaker
This is a default behavior in FrameMaker, and one that many users detest.
Fortunately, the programmers made it a behavior that can be customized.
Open the Maker.ini file in your FrameMaker directory.
Search for the string ClipboardFormatsPriorities
The list of formats behind this property
I like this one also, for two reasons, it's simple, and it's inexpensive.
That makes this tool VERY cost-effective.
Scott
At 8:05 AM -0500 9/4/08, Michael O'Neill wrote:
>I use Index Tools Professional from Silicon Prairie Software. By and
>large, I am happy with it. It has sped up indexing
Hi Guys,
Not sure if it is acceptable to continue a thread like this, but in fact I
would be interested to learn the full list of plugins you guys use, at least
the ones that are most important and useful to you.
I currently work without plugins in *unstructured framemaker*, and must
create my
I wouldn't advise anyone to use MSXML. It's a proprietary format. I
know, that's an oxymoron in conjunction with XML in general, but it's
true. Add to that Microsoft's penchant for adding extraneous,
gratuitous, and bloated code to it's conversion output and it would
seem counter-productive
Hi, Robert!
What version of Frame are you using? I have "lost" some of the ones I used to
use with Frame 7 by moving to Frame 8.
Kristy
-Original Message-
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Robert Rogge
Sent:
I?m on Frame 8 right now, but I?ll make a new thread.
Wasn?t sure if it was acceptable, but I would not call it thread hijacking
because the previous thread was more or less finished. Perhaps for
archiving, this is a bad idea.
Thanks Kristy!
Robert
On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 4:03 PM, Kristy Nolan
Hi Framers,
I currently use Framemaker 8 to create unstructured pdf manuals.
I do not have any of the cool plugins for chapter TOCs, indexes, wicked
find/replace utilities, and I am not sure about what is available, so I
thought I would ask the Framers!
What plugins do you use and recommend? I
Hi all,
Rick isn't talking about using the Word XML document format in this
case. He is talking about using the MSXML Active X control that is
built into windows.
FrameScript can pass instructions to this control, which opens up the
ability to generate custom XML directly from FrameMaker,
Folks,
Anyone know of a RoboHelp list? ...tnx, Kelly.
Thanx to you both for the info!
Darren
-Original Message-
From: quills at airmail.net [mailto:qui...@airmail.net]
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 10:02 AM
To: Rick Quatro; Butler, Darren J CTR USAF AFMC 584 CBSS/GBHAC; framers
Subject: Re: MIF to SGML/XML
I wouldn't advise anyone to
I've seen this problem before and it generally has nothing to do with either
FrameMaker or Acrobat, but rather, secret sauce in the operating system and its
interface with the PostScript driver with regards to the "Symbol" font.
The symptoms you report usually would indicate that somehow the
You have more confidence in Microsoft than I do then.
Scott
At 10:16 AM -0400 9/4/08, martin.smith at golehtek.com wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>Rick isn't talking about using the Word XML document format in this
>case. He is talking about using the MSXML Active X control that is
>built into windows.
>
You can find a list of *all* (that I'm aware of) plugins for FM at ..
http://www.leximation.com/toolsearch/
(I know that wasn't exactly your question, but it seemed relevant.)
Cheers,
...scott
Scott Prentice
Leximation, Inc.
www.leximation.com
+1.415.485.1892
Robert Rogge wrote:
> Hi
I don't know of a list, but Adobe has several forums dedicated to
RoboHelp.
(http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/index.cfm?forumid=65)
Kelly McDaniel wrote:
> Folks,
>
>
>
> Anyone know of a RoboHelp list? ...tnx, Kelly.
>
> ___
>
>
MSXML is just an extension for programming languages. It provides
commands for opening XML files, finding nodes, adding nodes, that sort
of thing. Microsoft maintains it, but despite this it works pretty well.
quills at airmail.net wrote:
> You have more confidence in Microsoft than I do
Really great information guys, thanks! I?ll take a good look at your
recommendations!
On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 5:41 PM, Scott Prentice wrote:
> You can find a list of *all* (that I'm aware of) plugins for FM at ..
>
> http://www.leximation.com/toolsearch/
>
> (I know that wasn't exactly your
Writing as someone who develops plugins for FrameMaker, I would also
be interested to hear from users about what features they are most
interested in. From process automation, to database integration and
publishing, to XML roundripping, there are countless ways to extend
FrameMaker.
Best
IXgen is idiosyncratic but offers many functions to help you get going,
e.g. making automatic entries for all headings which you can then edit
to make proper entries. In view of the many headings in user guides,
etc. and the invariable chunking into short topics, this can help you
produce a
Hi,
Looks like the problem was that I was missing the ttf file from Microsoft's
font directory (although there was another symbol font with a different file
extension that ATM had put in there).
I'm not sure why this would have happened on my PC but not my co-workers (or a
previous install I
Top-notch is a bit of an understatement. Superb works for me.
:)
BW
--- On Thu, 9/4/08, Art Campbell wrote:
> From: Art Campbell
> Subject: Re: Best Indexing Tool for FrameMaker?
> To: "Jennifer Collier"
> Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com
> Date: Thursday, September 4, 2008, 8:06 AM
>
Question: What does "Save FrameImage with Imported Graphics" do?
Answer: Back in the early days when FrameMaker was a true cross-platform tool
that would allow you to work the same Frame file on Windows, Mac and various
flavors of Unix, FrameImage was an equilizer giving you a common format
FrameMaker 8
Windows XP SP3
I have a a couple of .png graphics that I copied to a Master Page.
Every time I use the right-click menu to select Object Properties,
Frame crashes. I tried converting the graphics to GIF but got the same
result.
These same graphics will, sometimes but not
First,
What are you trying to accomplish with them on the master page? For
most things, copying them in isn't a great solution; importing by
reference is way better, but it depends on what you're trying to do.
AND... the grey box is what happens when you're running out of RAM and
Frame takes
OK, based on this info:
* Actually, importing the graphics by reference rather than copying
does buy you something -- the parent file doesn't contain the graphic
information, so it's smaller, lighter weight and doesn't suck up as
much memory. And if you break the reference link, it's only a
On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Van Boening, Tammy
wrote:
> Hi Lin,
>
> I too have had this problem and there are a couple of solutions
>
> 1.) Can you capture the graphic again as a .png - even if it is a screen
> capture of the graphic itself - not of the source that led to the
> original
All of the below
martin.smith at golehtek.com
Sent by: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
09/04/2008 11:26 AM
To
Robert Rogge
cc
framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject
Re: Plugins, Framescripts, etc.
Writing as someone who develops plugins for FrameMaker, I would also
be
On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 9:02 AM, wrote:
> Question: What does "Save FrameImage with Imported Graphics" do?
> Answer: Back in the early days when FrameMaker was a true cross-platform tool
> that would allow you to work the same Frame file on Windows, Mac and various
> flavors of Unix,
Lin Sims wrote:
> FrameMaker 8
> Windows XP SP3
>
> I have a a couple of .png graphics that I copied to a Master Page.
> Every time I use the right-click menu to select Object Properties,
> Frame crashes. I tried converting the graphics to GIF but got the same
> result.
>
> These same graphics
Hi Robert,
Scott Prentice maintains a list of FrameMaker plugins at
http://www.leximation.com.
Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc
585-659-8267
www.frameexpert.com
Hi Guys,
Not sure if it is acceptable to continue a thread like this, but in fact I
would be interested to learn the full list of
Hi Scott,
MSXML is not a format but an XML parser/processor. It is very fast and
stable, and has a small footprint. I have heard even ardent Microsoft-haters
say that it is an excellent XML tool. Best of all, it can be controlled from
FrameScript. It is also free.
Rick Quatro
Carmen
Hi Robert,
In my opinion, the best FrameMaker plugin is FrameScript
(http://www.framescript.com) because it provides a complete scripting
environment for FrameMaker. Instead of buying ready-made solutions which
might be exactly what you need, you can write your own with FrameScript.
Rick
Hi Scott,
Confidence is gained from experience. I have confidence in MSXML because I
have used it successfully in dozens of my scripts. I have not heard a single
complaint from any of my clients that have it installed. If you discount
software just because it is from Microsoft, you will miss
I've learned recently that the contract I've worked under for the past 6 or so
years is going to expire and not be renewed. So, for the first time in quite a
while, I will be back on the market. I have been considering incorporating,
because I do not like having a third-party company
Hi all,
I'm using Frame 7.2. I have a table that is the size of one page, but
the text above it only takes a quarter of a page. The table positions
itself at the top of the next page. I'm looking for a way to make it
flow from one page to the next so that it stays close to the text
directly above
Thanks for the Frame.ini file tip. It works fine as far as cut and paste goes
into Frame from other text sources such as Word. It is certainly better than
"Special Paste" which we tend to forget?at times?and end up introducing a
'persona non grata' font.
?
Importing or pasting a Visio 7?drawing
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