Thank you to all who responded to our query. We figured it was the
graphics/embedded objects (many
different types are in use) which were the problem. At the moment, we are
saving the document as
text and importing just the content. We then format the content and insert the
graphics.
Saving the
Doe the word document have a lot of screenshots/graphics? If yes, they
are usually the primary culprits. A lot of times the embedded graphics
bloat a Word document and when that document comes to Frame, the
problem is compounded.
What worked for me was:
1. Removed all the graphics
2. Pasted them
Hi,
Agreed: use EPS as it is cross platform. WMF and EMF are really for Windows.
On 8/7/06, Combs, Richard wrote:
>
> elizfee at abacom.com wrote:
>
> > I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac.
>
> WMF stands for Windows Metafile Format. I'm not a Mac user, but I
> believe WM
Try saving the Word document as an earlier version of Word, and then try
opening it with Frame. That usually works for us.
~Heli
QUADRAMED Corp.
-Original Message-
From: framers-bounces+hroosild=quadramed@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces+hroosild=quadramed.com at lists.f
pearlrosenberg at nc.rr.com wrote:
> FrameMaker 7.0p576
> Windows XP professional
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I created a TOC template with the toc entries formatted just the way I
> want them on the reference page. When I generate a TOC in any book,
> the TOC is formatted according to a reference page f
FrameMaker 7.0p576
Windows XP professional
Hi Folks,
I created a TOC template with the toc entries formatted just the way I
want them on the reference page. When I generate a TOC in any book,
the TOC is formatted according to a reference page from H***. Short of
opening the template file, impo
"Sarah O'Keefe" wrote on 08/09/2006 03:07:05 PM:
> Or possibly headings that reside in tables.
Absolutely. But I shudder to think what Machiavellian template is built
that way...
Unless perhaps it's to get the effect of a shaded box. But as noted, that
would destroy the usefulness of generated
eric.dunn at ca.transport.bombardier.com wrote:
> "Combs, Richard" wrote on 08/09/2006 02:10:22
> PM:
>> Are all the bits in the same connected text flow?
>
> The Symptom certainly seems to point to disconnected text flows.
Or possibly headings that reside in tables.
Regards,
Sarah
PS It is
"Combs, Richard" wrote on 08/09/2006 02:10:22
PM:
> Are all the bits in the same connected text flow?
The Symptom certainly seems to point to disconnected text flows.
My guess would go further and suppose that the following items are in fact
on the same page:
The First Bit
The Second Bit
Chapt
Hi,
Agreed: use EPS as it is cross platform. WMF and EMF are really for Windows.
On 8/7/06, Combs, Richard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I have a problem transferring wmf files from a PC to a Mac.
WMF stands for Windows Metafile Format. I'm not a Mac user, but I
beli
Can anyone help us. We've got a document that is defined as Letter,
which when saved as PDF from Frame+SGML 6.0 to Acrobat 7.0 becomes an A4
document cropped down to 11in high (but with A4 width of 8.27in).
We've had this issue before when there was a mismatch between the
document size and the pr
Try saving the Word document as an earlier version of Word, and then try
opening it with Frame. That usually works for us.
~Heli
QUADRAMED Corp.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Art Campbell
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 10:15 AM
To: A
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I created a TOC template with the toc entries formatted just
> the way I
> want them on the reference page. When I generate a TOC in any book,
> the TOC is formatted according to a reference page from H***.
> Short of
> opening the templ
> -Original Message-
> From: pearlrosenberg at nc.rr.com
> I created a TOC template with the toc entries formatted just
> the way I
> want them on the reference page. When I generate a TOC in any book,
> the TOC is formatted according to a reference page from H***.
> Short of
> opening
What version and platform are you using?
There are different methods & settings for different FM versions...
Thanks,
Art
On 8/9/06, Ealasaid A. Haas wrote:
For a chapter
> structured like this:
>
> Chapter Title!
> The First Bit
> The Second Bit
> The Third Bit
> The Fourth Bit
>
> It generate
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> FrameMaker 7.0p576
> Windows XP professional
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I created a TOC template with the toc entries formatted just the way I
> want them on the reference page. When I generate a TOC in any book,
> the TOC is formatted according to a reference page from H***.
FrameMaker 7.0p576
Windows XP professional
Hi Folks,
I created a TOC template with the toc entries formatted just the way I
want them on the reference page. When I generate a TOC in any book,
the TOC is formatted according to a reference page from H***. Short of
opening the template file, impo
Have you tried saving the Word files as rtf or txt before bringing
them into FM?
Pearl Rosenberg
TeleHealth Services
- Original Message -
From: Aruna Panangipally
Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 8:30 am
Subject: Error while importing Word documents
To: framers at FrameUsers.com
> Hell
"Sarah O'Keefe" wrote on 08/09/2006 03:07:05 PM:
> Or possibly headings that reside in tables.
Absolutely. But I shudder to think what Machiavellian template is built
that way...
Unless perhaps it's to get the effect of a shaded box. But as noted, that
would destroy the usefulness of generated
Ealasaid A. Haas wrote:
> I have a good-sized book with several chapters. When I
> generate the Table of Contents, it produces a bizarrely
> reordered mess. For a chapter structured like this:
>
> Chapter Title!
> The First Bit
> The Second Bit
> The Third Bit
> The Fourth Bit
>
> It generat
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> "Combs, Richard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 08/09/2006 02:10:22
> PM:
>> Are all the bits in the same connected text flow?
>
> The Symptom certainly seems to point to disconnected text flows.
Or possibly headings that reside in tables.
Regards,
Sarah
PS It is not
I can't help with the addicentally saving the wrong document problem,
but Ctrl+Tab lets you swap between document windows within FM...
As far as pasting goes, though, do you have a File > Paste Special
entry when you're working with two instances? If so, one of those
options might let you paste e
Hello Everyone,
I wonder if any one could solve this issue that I am facing when
generating TOC in a Structured Book.
1. I have defined an element "Index" as .
2. I have defined another element "Glossary" with some sub elements.
3. My book is defined with the above elements as optional with only
I believe if you have two instances, that copy-and-paste goes through
the Windows clipboard, which would probably scrub anything it didn't
like/recognize.
s there a Paste As option that lets you pick a format to paste?
Why not just use one instance, two windows, and keep it within Frame?
Art
On
"Combs, Richard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 08/09/2006 02:10:22
PM:
> Are all the bits in the same connected text flow?
The Symptom certainly seems to point to disconnected text flows.
My guess would go further and suppose that the following items are in fact
on the same page:
The First Bit
T
Hello all,
We are having trouble while trying to import some Word 2000/2003 documents into
FrameMaker 7.0. We
tried both the "File->Open" and the "File->Import->File" methods.
Contents of one file do get imported when we use the "File->Open" method. But
once you save and
close the resultant FM
Hi Roger
Make sure he has a "FILE:" port in his printer setup. Nothing has to use it, it
just has to exist. To check if it exists, open up the properties for any
printer and check the ports tab. If it doesn't exist, note the port that the
printer is currently using, then add the FILE: port as a
Ealasaid A. Haas wrote:
> I have a good-sized book with several chapters. When I
> generate the Table of Contents, it produces a bizarrely
> reordered mess. For a chapter structured like this:
>
> Chapter Title!
> The First Bit
> The Second Bit
> The Third Bit
> The Fourth Bit
>
> It genera
We had a file crash a couple of weeks ago when saving to MIF. Turned out the
problem was that it had a table of contents imported as a text inset at the
start, and the second page of that had two copies of the text frame. Once we
deleted the spare, problem gone.
Cheers, Rebecca
>>> "Aronsson,
Hi Ealasaid!
Have you tried deleting the TOC and re-generating it?
If you need additional help off-list, write me an e-mail directly.
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 r
Hi Ealasaid!
Have you tried deleting the TOC and re-generating it?
If you need additional help off-list, write me an e-mail directly.
Joe Malin
Technical Writer
(408)625-1623
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.tuvox.com
The views expressed in this document are those of the sender, and do not
necessarily ref
What version and platform are you using?
There are different methods & settings for different FM versions...
Thanks,
Art
On 8/9/06, Ealasaid A. Haas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
For a chapter
structured like this:
Chapter Title!
The First Bit
The Second Bit
The Third Bit
The Fourth Bit
It gen
Hi, everybody!
Just joined the list at my Dad's suggestion (Dad = Guy Haas). I have
been beating my head against a FrameMaker issue for several days with no
success.
I am a newbie tech writer having a FrameMaker problem. Nothing new here.
BUT! It has totally stumped the Frame guru AND all ou
Hello Framers
FM 6.0; Windows 2000
It seems that I was once able to copy from one instance of FM and paste into
another instance, and if in the original instance I had anchored frames and
images, then these got to be successfully pasted in the second instance.
Now, when I try it, I only get text
Steven Mays wrote:
> It seems that I was once able to copy from one instance of FM
> and paste into another instance, and if in the original
> instance I had anchored frames and images, then these got to
> be successfully pasted in the second instance.
> Now, when I try it, I only get text; I
At 08:27 -0700 8/8/06, Lynne A. Price wrote:
> It's actually not necessary to create such a rectangle. You can set the fill
> pattern and color for the text frame.
Ah yes, but... the text frame doesn't cover the entire printed page. To emulate
colored paper, which I think is what the original
I don't know if the archives are up or not, but there are several
things that are recommended procedure that have been discussed /
recommended a number of times that you're not doing.
First, save the Word files as .rtf and open those in FM.
Second, Frame's Japanese .RTF import filter seems, for ma
When I highlight a single character and apply a character format, the
status bar at the bottom of FrameMaker displays the name of the
character format. If I unselect this newly formatted character, of
course, the character format name no longer displays there. However,
if I again highlight the fo
Steven Mays wrote:
> It seems that I was once able to copy from one instance of FM
> and paste into another instance, and if in the original
> instance I had anchored frames and images, then these got to
> be successfully pasted in the second instance.
> Now, when I try it, I only get text;
Hi, everybody!
Just joined the list at my Dad's suggestion (Dad = Guy Haas). I have
been beating my head against a FrameMaker issue for several days with no
success.
I am a newbie tech writer having a FrameMaker problem. Nothing new here.
BUT! It has totally stumped the Frame guru AND all our
Have you tried saving the Word files as rtf or txt before bringing
them into FM?
Pearl Rosenberg
TeleHealth Services
- Original Message -
From: Aruna Panangipally <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 8:30 am
Subject: Error while importing Word documents
To: framers@FrameU
I can't help with the addicentally saving the wrong document problem,
but Ctrl+Tab lets you swap between document windows within FM...
As far as pasting goes, though, do you have a File > Paste Special
entry when you're working with two instances? If so, one of those
options might let you paste
I believe if you have two instances, that copy-and-paste goes through
the Windows clipboard, which would probably scrub anything it didn't
like/recognize.
s there a Paste As option that lets you pick a format to paste?
Why not just use one instance, two windows, and keep it within Frame?
Art
On
When I highlight a single character and apply a character format, the
status bar at the bottom of FrameMaker displays the name of the
character format. If I unselect this newly formatted character, of
course, the character format name no longer displays there. However,
if I again highlight the f
No. It will run only software for Intel processors, like Parallels desktop
which I have found to be very solid so far.
Parallels works well, but has one limitation which will probably apply to
VMWare Mac as well. It supports only virtual hard drives (drive image in a
Mac OS file) not actual partit
Hello Framers
FM 6.0; Windows 2000
It seems that I was once able to copy from one instance of FM and paste into
another instance, and if in the original instance I had anchored frames and
images, then these got to be successfully pasted in the second instance.
Now, when I try it, I only get text
I don't know if the archives are up or not, but there are several
things that are recommended procedure that have been discussed /
recommended a number of times that you're not doing.
First, save the Word files as .rtf and open those in FM.
Second, Frame's Japanese .RTF import filter seems, for m
At 11:15 PM 8/8/2006, Venkatesh wrote:
1. I have defined an element "Index" as .
2. I have defined another element "Glossary" with some sub elements.
3. My book is defined with the above elements as optional with only one
occurrence in it (Glossary?, Index?)
4. I have included both these elem
At 11:15 PM 8/8/2006, Venkatesh wrote:
>1. I have defined an element "Index" as .
>2. I have defined another element "Glossary" with some sub elements.
>3. My book is defined with the above elements as optional with only one
>occurrence in it (Glossary?, Index?)
>4. I have included both these el
No. It will run only software for Intel processors, like Parallels desktop
which I have found to be very solid so far.
Parallels works well, but has one limitation which will probably apply to
VMWare Mac as well. It supports only virtual hard drives (drive image in a
Mac OS file) not actual partit
Hello all,
We are having trouble while trying to import some Word 2000/2003 documents into
FrameMaker 7.0. We
tried both the "File->Open" and the "File->Import->File" methods.
Contents of one file do get imported when we use the "File->Open" method. But
once you save and
close the resultant FM
Hello Everyone,
I wonder if any one could solve this issue that I am facing when
generating TOC in a Structured Book.
1. I have defined an element "Index" as .
2. I have defined another element "Glossary" with some sub elements.
3. My book is defined with the above elements as optional with on
At 08:27 -0700 8/8/06, Lynne A. Price wrote:
> It's actually not necessary to create such a rectangle. You can set the fill
> pattern and color for the text frame.
Ah yes, but... the text frame doesn't cover the entire printed page. To emulate
colored paper, which I think is what the original
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