Adding a column to multiple tables
All, I have a two chapters in a guide that I am currently working on that have over 100 tables each. The format for the tables was supposedly locked down, but now, I have been asked to add an additional column to every table. It would be the last (right-most column) in the table and it must have width of 1.25. Is there a way to semi-automate this process as at all in Framemaker? If I were copying rows that would be one thing as Framemaker gives you the option about the location to paste copied table rows but not w/ columns. Right now, I am just pointing and clicking and using the Insert column and Resize column options and at this rate, I will burn half a day! Thanks, TVB ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Adding a column to multiple tables
Try Rick Quattro's Table Cleaner plugin. There's an option for adding columns to tables, and it also lets you resize all the columns in all the tables at the same time (as I recall; been a while since I had to use that feature). http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/index.htm Worth the money, IMNSHO. On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Tammy Van Boening tamm...@spectrumwritingllc.com wrote: All, I have a two chapters in a guide that I am currently working on that have over 100 tables each. The format for the tables was supposedly locked down, but now, I have been asked to add an additional column to every table. It would be the last (right-most column) in the table and it must have width of 1.25. Is there a way to semi-automate this process as at all in Framemaker? If I were copying rows that would be one thing as Framemaker gives you the option about the location to paste copied table rows but not w/ columns. Right now, I am just pointing and clicking and using the Insert column and Resize column options and at this rate, I will burn half a day! Thanks, TVB ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as ljsims...@gmail.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/ljsims.ml%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- Lin Sims ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Adding a column to multiple tables
Thanks! -Original Message- From: Lin Sims [mailto:ljsims...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 1:04 PM To: Tammy Van Boening Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Adding a column to multiple tables Try Rick Quattro's Table Cleaner plugin. There's an option for adding columns to tables, and it also lets you resize all the columns in all the tables at the same time (as I recall; been a while since I had to use that feature). http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/index.htm Worth the money, IMNSHO. On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Tammy Van Boening tamm...@spectrumwritingllc.com wrote: All, I have a two chapters in a guide that I am currently working on that have over 100 tables each. The format for the tables was supposedly locked down, but now, I have been asked to add an additional column to every table. It would be the last (right-most column) in the table and it must have width of 1.25. Is there a way to semi-automate this process as at all in Framemaker? If I were copying rows that would be one thing as Framemaker gives you the option about the location to paste copied table rows but not w/ columns. Right now, I am just pointing and clicking and using the Insert column and Resize column options and at this rate, I will burn half a day! Thanks, TVB ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as ljsims...@gmail.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/ljsims.ml%40gmail. com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- Lin Sims ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Adding a column to multiple tables
Hi Lin, Thanks for the generous recommendation. However, TableCleaner does not have a command to add columns to multiple tables. Thanks. Rick Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc. 585-283-5045 r...@frameexpert.com -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Lin Sims Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3:04 PM To: Tammy Van Boening Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Adding a column to multiple tables Try Rick Quattro's Table Cleaner plugin. There's an option for adding columns to tables, and it also lets you resize all the columns in all the tables at the same time (as I recall; been a while since I had to use that feature). http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/index.htm Worth the money, IMNSHO. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Adding a column to multiple tables
Oh, dear. I saw the option for Add Rows or Columns and made an assumption. My bad, and I'm sorry, Tammy. :( But his plugin DOES let you resize all the columns at the same time, and I hope that part helps. As I said, b On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Rick Quatro r...@rickquatro.com wrote: Hi Lin, Thanks for the generous recommendation. However, TableCleaner does not have a command to add columns to multiple tables. Thanks. Rick Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc. 585-283-5045 r...@frameexpert.com -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Lin Sims Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3:04 PM To: Tammy Van Boening Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Adding a column to multiple tables Try Rick Quattro's Table Cleaner plugin. There's an option for adding columns to tables, and it also lets you resize all the columns in all the tables at the same time (as I recall; been a while since I had to use that feature). http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/index.htm Worth the money, IMNSHO. -- Lin Sims ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Adding a column to multiple tables
No worries. I figured a somewhat quick way by copying the Column Width, and going from there. Thanks all, TVB -Original Message- From: Lin Sims [mailto:ljsims...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 1:41 PM To: Rick Quatro; Tammy Van Boening; Frame Users Subject: Re: Adding a column to multiple tables Oh, dear. I saw the option for Add Rows or Columns and made an assumption. My bad, and I'm sorry, Tammy. :( But his plugin DOES let you resize all the columns at the same time, and I hope that part helps. As I said, b On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Rick Quatro r...@rickquatro.com wrote: Hi Lin, Thanks for the generous recommendation. However, TableCleaner does not have a command to add columns to multiple tables. Thanks. Rick Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc. 585-283-5045 r...@frameexpert.com -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Lin Sims Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3:04 PM To: Tammy Van Boening Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Adding a column to multiple tables Try Rick Quattro's Table Cleaner plugin. There's an option for adding columns to tables, and it also lets you resize all the columns in all the tables at the same time (as I recall; been a while since I had to use that feature). http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/index.htm Worth the money, IMNSHO. -- Lin Sims ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Support needed - Word vs Frame
Many many thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my plea! There were many good ideas and suggestions which will help with my case. I think my strategy may be to get another 2 copies of Framemaker for the 2 offices whose products I will be documenting, and get someone there trained up to do emergency edits. I really don't foresee there being many edits to be honest - I've been doing this job for many years and seldom have I experienced documentation emergencies :-) I really appreciate all your help. Laura ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Adding a column to multiple tables
All, I have a two chapters in a guide that I am currently working on that have over 100 tables each. The format for the tables was supposedly locked down, but now, I have been asked to add an additional column to every table. It would be the last (right-most column) in the table and it must have width of 1.25". Is there a way to semi-automate this process as at all in Framemaker? If I were copying rows that would be one thing as Framemaker gives you the option about the location to paste copied table rows but not w/ columns. Right now, I am just pointing and clicking and using the Insert column and Resize column options and at this rate, I will burn half a day! Thanks, TVB -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/attachments/20120720/e9a1e1b5/attachment.html>
Adding a column to multiple tables
Try Rick Quattro's Table Cleaner plugin. There's an option for adding columns to tables, and it also lets you resize all the columns in all the tables at the same time (as I recall; been a while since I had to use that feature). http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/index.htm Worth the money, IMNSHO. On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Tammy Van Boening wrote: > All, > > I have a two chapters in a guide that I am currently working on that have > over 100 tables each. The format for the tables was supposedly locked down, > but now, I have been asked to add an additional column to every table. It > would be the last (right-most column) in the table and it must have width > of 1.25". Is there a way to semi-automate this process as at all in > Framemaker? If I were copying rows that would be one thing as Framemaker > gives you the option about the location to paste copied table rows but not > w/ columns. Right now, I am just pointing and clicking and using the Insert > column and Resize column options and at this rate, I will burn half a day! > > Thanks, > > TVB > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to framers as ljsims.ML at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/ljsims.ml%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > -- Lin Sims
Adding a column to multiple tables
Thanks! -Original Message- From: Lin Sims [mailto:ljsims...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 1:04 PM To: Tammy Van Boening Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Adding a column to multiple tables Try Rick Quattro's Table Cleaner plugin. There's an option for adding columns to tables, and it also lets you resize all the columns in all the tables at the same time (as I recall; been a while since I had to use that feature). http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/index.htm Worth the money, IMNSHO. On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Tammy Van Boening wrote: > All, > > I have a two chapters in a guide that I am currently working on that > have over 100 tables each. The format for the tables was supposedly > locked down, but now, I have been asked to add an additional column to > every table. It would be the last (right-most column) in the table and > it must have width of 1.25". Is there a way to semi-automate this > process as at all in Framemaker? If I were copying rows that would be > one thing as Framemaker gives you the option about the location to > paste copied table rows but not w/ columns. Right now, I am just > pointing and clicking and using the Insert column and Resize column options and at this rate, I will burn half a day! > > Thanks, > > TVB > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to framers as ljsims.ML at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/ljsims.ml%40gmail. > com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > -- Lin Sims
Adding a column to multiple tables
Hi Lin, Thanks for the generous recommendation. However, TableCleaner does not have a command to add columns to multiple tables. Thanks. Rick Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc. 585-283-5045 rick at frameexpert.com -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Lin Sims Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3:04 PM To: Tammy Van Boening Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Adding a column to multiple tables Try Rick Quattro's Table Cleaner plugin. There's an option for adding columns to tables, and it also lets you resize all the columns in all the tables at the same time (as I recall; been a while since I had to use that feature). http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/index.htm Worth the money, IMNSHO.
Adding a column to multiple tables
Oh, dear. I saw the option for Add Rows or Columns and made an assumption. My bad, and I'm sorry, Tammy. :( But his plugin DOES let you resize all the columns at the same time, and I hope that part helps. As I said, b On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Rick Quatro wrote: > Hi Lin, > > Thanks for the generous recommendation. However, TableCleaner does not have > a command to add columns to multiple tables. Thanks. > > Rick > > Rick Quatro > Carmen Publishing Inc. > 585-283-5045 > rick at frameexpert.com > > > > -Original Message- > From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com > [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Lin Sims > Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3:04 PM > To: Tammy Van Boening > Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com > Subject: Re: Adding a column to multiple tables > > Try Rick Quattro's Table Cleaner plugin. There's an option for adding > columns to tables, and it also lets you resize all the columns in all the > tables at the same time (as I recall; been a while since I had to use that > feature). > > http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/index.htm > > Worth the money, IMNSHO. > > -- Lin Sims
Adding a column to multiple tables
No worries. I figured a somewhat quick way by copying the Column Width, and going from there. Thanks all, TVB -Original Message- From: Lin Sims [mailto:ljsims...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 1:41 PM To: Rick Quatro; Tammy Van Boening; Frame Users Subject: Re: Adding a column to multiple tables Oh, dear. I saw the option for Add Rows or Columns and made an assumption. My bad, and I'm sorry, Tammy. :( But his plugin DOES let you resize all the columns at the same time, and I hope that part helps. As I said, b On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Rick Quatro wrote: > Hi Lin, > > Thanks for the generous recommendation. However, TableCleaner does not > have a command to add columns to multiple tables. Thanks. > > Rick > > Rick Quatro > Carmen Publishing Inc. > 585-283-5045 > rick at frameexpert.com > > > > -Original Message- > From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com > [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Lin Sims > Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3:04 PM > To: Tammy Van Boening > Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com > Subject: Re: Adding a column to multiple tables > > Try Rick Quattro's Table Cleaner plugin. There's an option for adding > columns to tables, and it also lets you resize all the columns in all > the tables at the same time (as I recall; been a while since I had to > use that feature). > > http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/index.htm > > Worth the money, IMNSHO. > > -- Lin Sims
Support needed - Word vs Frame
Many many thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my plea! There were many good ideas and suggestions which will help with my case. I think my strategy may be to get another 2 copies of Framemaker for the 2 offices whose products I will be documenting, and get someone there trained up to do "emergency" edits. I really don't foresee there being many edits to be honest - I've been doing this job for many years and seldom have I experienced "documentation emergencies" :-) I really appreciate all your help. Laura
