Re: Printing of Paragraph Design Information
Anything similar for printing out master page characteristics (object properties, etc.)? Systec's Format List lists Page Layout properties that include page size, whether double-sided or right 1st page, and column layout info that includes column, sidehead, and margin settings. The plugin also list system and user variables, and cross-reference formats. Silicon Prairie Software's Master Page Tools plugin can list the master pages that are used in each document. Mike Wickham ___ 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: Printing of Paragraph Design Information
Thanks Mike, I'll lok into it. -- Ken in Atlanta (Tornado Capital of the Southeast -- at least last weekend) -- Original message from Mike Wickham [EMAIL PROTECTED]: -- Anything similar for printing out master page characteristics (object properties, etc.)? Systec's Format List lists Page Layout properties that include page size, whether double-sided or right 1st page, and column layout info that includes column, sidehead, and margin settings. The plugin also list system and user variables, and cross-reference formats. Silicon Prairie Software's Master Page Tools plugin can list the master pages that are used in each document. Mike Wickham ___ 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: how to change PDF comment text font size?
FM 8: Edit Preferences General Commenting is at the top, and you can set the font and size there. -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/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: how to change PDF comment text font size?
On 16 Mar 2008, at 12:23, Orly Zimmerman wrote: Is there any way to control the size of the text in the comments box when commenting on Comment enabled PDFs? Preferences Commenting Font Size works for me, but only for Notes. A colleague would like to add names to a floor plan created in Autocad and saved as PDF and write in the names of each person in the cubicle using the PDF commenting feature. But our current text is too large for full names. I tried using the EditPreferencesCommentingViewing Comments. There is a possibilty there to change the font size, but it doesn't seem to work for us. Here's a workaround. Use the Text Field Tool to draw form fields on your cubicles. You can choose a font and choose from a selection of font sizes, or use the Auto Font Size setting, which automatically sets the font size so that the text fits the field. Have fun! Paul ___ 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.
TOC IX $paranum
Dear Framers We are entering a $paranum for both TOC and index (IX) entities. It works, however, it applies the most recent autonumber format not the one specifically assigned to the paragraph tag. Any help? Les Winberg ___ 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 will not sort a table
Esteemed colleagues, I'm making another attempt to find someone who may have an answer to this problem. My Frame 7.2 has stopped sorting tables. The Sort function is disabled in the Table menu. I've tried a number of remedies suggested by solicitous colleagues but to no avail. If any of you has seen or faced this problem, I'd appreciate any in sights you may have. I will re-install Frame to see if that solves the problem, but I'd like to know if there is a solution other than that, if only to determine what it is that I did to cause this. I've determined that the table has no conditional text and I've saved the document as MIF, opened it in Frame and saved it as an .fm file. Neither action worked. Tom Scalise Manager, Information Development Cross Match Technologies, Inc 561-622-5416 [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been told one should have a goal. Mine is to live forever. So far, so good. Mir ist erzählt worden, dass jeder ein Ziel haben sollte. Meins ist, ewig zu leben. So weit, so gut. This e-mail message from Cross Match Technologies, Inc. is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail by accident, please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail and all copies of it. ___ 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.
Automatically inserting blank page text
I have some unstructured manuals and if there is a blank page at the end of a chapter (because we want all the chapters to begin on a right-hand page), we put This page left blank for printing purposes. Right now I'm manually deciding when the text should appear (meaning I have to look for a blank page and put the right paragraph on it). Is there any way of automating this so that FrameMaker detects when the last page of a file has no content (other than a header and footer) and either uses a different master page or a particular paragraph type? I'm using FrameMaker 7.2 on Windows XP. Fei Min Lorente Senior Technical Communicator AMI Semiconductor Canada Company Tel: +1.519.884.9696 ext.2297 Fax: +1.519.884.0228 Cell phone: +1.519.831.4931 Email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet: http://www.amis.com ___ 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: FrameMaker will not sort a table
It'd be helpful if you also posted your system info, but assuming you're on Windows, look in C:\Program Files\Adobe\FrameMaker7.X\fminit\Plugins and see if the tablesort.dll is there. If it's not... you need to find one. ;- ) I'd try a system search because it may have gotten dragged to another folder, or maybe a reinstall. Art On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 9:24 AM, Thomas Scalise [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Esteemed colleagues, I'm making another attempt to find someone who may have an answer to this problem. My Frame 7.2 has stopped sorting tables. The Sort function is disabled in the Table menu. snip Tom Scalise Manager, Information Development Cross Match Technologies, Inc 561-622-5416 -- 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/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Automatically inserting blank page text
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have some unstructured manuals and if there is a blank page at the end of a chapter (because we want all the chapters to begin on a right-hand page), we put This page left blank for printing purposes. Right now I'm manually deciding when the text should appear (meaning I have to look for a blank page and put the right paragraph on it). Is there any way of automating this so that FrameMaker detects when the last page of a file has no content (other than a header and footer) and either uses a different master page or a particular paragraph type? I'm using FrameMaker 7.2 on Windows XP. I don't know how to automate that. Myself, I insert a small version of the company logo as an end-of-chapter indicator, and just avoid the whole issue. Have you considered that approach? -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited Toronto, ON, Canada +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 srogers phoenix-geophysics com I'll stop saying Microsoft is arrogant when Windows stops saying Welcome and instead asks May I? ___ 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: Automatically inserting blank page text
Fei Min, You wrote: I have some unstructured manuals and if there is a blank page at the end of a chapter (because we want all the chapters to begin on a right-hand page), we put This page left blank for printing purposes. Right now I'm manually deciding when the text should appear (meaning I have to look for a blank page and put the right paragraph on it). Is there any way of automating this so that FrameMaker detects when the last page of a file has no content (other than a header and footer) and either uses a different master page or a particular paragraph type? I'm using FrameMaker 7.2 on Windows XP. You may try using FrameMaker's Apply Master Pages function (7.0 or later) for this purpose, as follows: - create a new master page, named LeftRegular (or similarly), that will control the layout of the standard Left pages -- modify your standard Left master page so that it become the special blank page (intentionally left blank or so) -- in the mapping table controlling the assignment of master pages based on element names or paragraph tags, specify that Body paragraphs (and/or any other elements which is encountered on regular body pages) on left-hand pages assign the LeftRegular master page As you use the Apply Master Pages function (which may be document- or book-wide), the reserved Left master page -- not applied by any other paragraph -- will then be the blank page. When switching to the Apply Master Pages approach to control application of custom master pages, all assignments should be controlled through the mapping table (as manually assigned master pages are reset); test the master page assignments you need in a complex document, including multi-page tables (if this applies to your documents). Shlomo Perets MicroType, http://www.microtype.com * ToolbarPlus Express for FrameMaker FrameMaker/Acrobat training consulting * FrameMaker-to-Acrobat TimeSavers/Assistants ___ 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: Automatically inserting blank page text
Schlomo Like it. :) Does that affect the automatic deletion of excess pages? Cheers Alan On 18/03/2008, at 7:45 AM, Shlomo Perets wrote: Fei Min, You wrote: I have some unstructured manuals and if there is a blank page at the end of a chapter (because we want all the chapters to begin on a right- hand page), we put This page left blank for printing purposes. Right now I'm manually deciding when the text should appear (meaning I have to look for a blank page and put the right paragraph on it). Is there any way of automating this so that FrameMaker detects when the last page of a file has no content (other than a header and footer) and either uses a different master page or a particular paragraph type? I'm using FrameMaker 7.2 on Windows XP. You may try using FrameMaker's Apply Master Pages function (7.0 or later) for this purpose, as follows: - create a new master page, named LeftRegular (or similarly), that will control the layout of the standard Left pages -- modify your standard Left master page so that it become the special blank page (intentionally left blank or so) -- in the mapping table controlling the assignment of master pages based on element names or paragraph tags, specify that Body paragraphs (and/ or any other elements which is encountered on regular body pages) on left- hand pages assign the LeftRegular master page As you use the Apply Master Pages function (which may be document- or book-wide), the reserved Left master page -- not applied by any other paragraph -- will then be the blank page. When switching to the Apply Master Pages approach to control application of custom master pages, all assignments should be controlled through the mapping table (as manually assigned master pages are reset); test the master page assignments you need in a complex document, including multi-page tables (if this applies to your documents). Shlomo Perets MicroType, http://www.microtype.com * ToolbarPlus Express for FrameMaker FrameMaker/Acrobat training consulting * FrameMaker-to-Acrobat TimeSavers/Assistants ___ 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/alan%40alphabyte.co.nz Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- Alan Litchfield MBus(Hons), MNZCS AlphaByte PO Box 1941, Auckland, NZ. 1140 http://www.alphabyte.co.nz ___ 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: FrameMaker will not sort a table
Tom, Do you have: 1. Cells that are straddled in the column you are trying to re-sort, or 2. Cells that are vertically straddled outside the sort columns but could result in those rows being in a different order? Alan On 18/03/2008, at 2:24 AM, Thomas Scalise wrote: Esteemed colleagues, I'm making another attempt to find someone who may have an answer to this problem. My Frame 7.2 has stopped sorting tables. The Sort function is disabled in the Table menu. I've tried a number of remedies suggested by solicitous colleagues but to no avail. If any of you has seen or faced this problem, I'd appreciate any in sights you may have. I will re-install Frame to see if that solves the problem, but I'd like to know if there is a solution other than that, if only to determine what it is that I did to cause this. I've determined that the table has no conditional text and I've saved the document as MIF, opened it in Frame and saved it as an .fm file. Neither action worked. Tom Scalise Manager, Information Development Cross Match Technologies, Inc 561-622-5416 [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been told one should have a goal. Mine is to live forever. So far, so good. Mir ist erzählt worden, dass jeder ein Ziel haben sollte. Meins ist, ewig zu leben. So weit, so gut. This e-mail message from Cross Match Technologies, Inc. is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail by accident, please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail and all copies of it. ___ 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/alan%40alphabyte.co.nz Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- Alan Litchfield MBus(Hons), MNZCS AlphaByte PO Box 1941, Auckland, NZ. 1140 http://www.alphabyte.co.nz ___ 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: Automatically inserting blank page text
Thanks for the suggestion, Shlomo; I gave it a try. For any table, I use an AnchorPara style for a tiny paragraph to hold the table anchor. I put AnchorPara in the Reference Page mapping table and told it to use the LeftRegular master page for the Left-Hand Master Page, and gave it a Range Indicator of Until Changed, and it seems to work. Mind you, it started on a left-hand page. However, I've been having an interesting experience with the Right pages. If I don't specify anything for the Right-Hand Master Page, no master page is applied to the Right pages. If I use the Body paragraph to indicate which pages should use the Right master page, and I make it the first row of the mapping table, then all the pages use the Right master page. If I put that row after the Body paragraph that indicates using the LeftRegular master page, then the Right master page doesn't work. There's probably a rule that I can't use the same paragraph style to apply two different master pages, even if they are Left and Right. Yes, I checked that the Pagination is set to Double-sided. Just out of curiosity, I set Heading1 paragraphs to apply the Right master page, and they all used the Right master page until I had a Heading1 on a left page. Then the LeftRegular master page stopped being applied. All of these rows in the mapping table use a Range Indicator of Single. Also, the Right master page isn't applied to that long table I was playing with. And I had to create a map for the chapter title paragraph to apply the First master page. Oh, I am successfully getting a blank page master page at the end of the chapter. So, if someone can just tell me what I'm doing wrong with the Right-Hand Master Page in the mapping table, I'll be all set. Fei Min p.s. Stuart, the end-of-chapter indicator is a good idea, but we started this whole blank page business because customers who were viewing the PDF books were disturbed by the blank pages. The end-of-chapter indicator might be too subtle for them, but it might be an alternative. Thanks for the suggestion. Rick, I thought you might have a solution, but my company hates spending money. I'll present it as an option, though, because it might be cheaper than fighting with the FDK. Thanks for offering to help. Fei Min Lorente Senior Technical Communicator ON Semiconductor Tel: +1.519.884.9696 ext.2297 Fax: +1.519.884.0228 Cell phone: +1.519.831.4931 Email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet: http://www.amis.com Shlomo Perets [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/17/2008 02:42 PM To [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject Re: Automatically inserting blank page text Fei Min, You wrote: I have some unstructured manuals and if there is a blank page at the end of a chapter (because we want all the chapters to begin on a right-hand page), we put This page left blank for printing purposes. Right now I'm manually deciding when the text should appear (meaning I have to look for a blank page and put the right paragraph on it). Is there any way of automating this so that FrameMaker detects when the last page of a file has no content (other than a header and footer) and either uses a different master page or a particular paragraph type? I'm using FrameMaker 7.2 on Windows XP. You may try using FrameMaker's Apply Master Pages function (7.0 or later) for this purpose, as follows: - create a new master page, named LeftRegular (or similarly), that will control the layout of the standard Left pages -- modify your standard Left master page so that it become the special blank page (intentionally left blank or so) -- in the mapping table controlling the assignment of master pages based on element names or paragraph tags, specify that Body paragraphs (and/or any other elements which is encountered on regular body pages) on left-hand pages assign the LeftRegular master page As you use the Apply Master Pages function (which may be document- or book-wide), the reserved Left master page -- not applied by any other paragraph -- will then be the blank page. When switching to the Apply Master Pages approach to control application of custom master pages, all assignments should be controlled through the mapping table (as manually assigned master pages are reset); test the master page assignments you need in a complex document, including multi-page tables (if this applies to your documents). Shlomo Perets MicroType, http://www.microtype.com * ToolbarPlus Express for FrameMaker FrameMaker/Acrobat training consulting * FrameMaker-to-Acrobat TimeSavers/Assistants ___ 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
Printing of Paragraph Design Information
> Anything similar for printing out master page characteristics (object > properties, etc.)? Systec's Format List lists "Page Layout" properties that include page size, whether double-sided or right 1st page, and column layout info that includes column, sidehead, and margin settings. The plugin also list system and user variables, and cross-reference formats. Silicon Prairie Software's Master Page Tools plugin can list the master pages that are used in each document. Mike Wickham
Printing of Paragraph Design Information
Thanks Mike, I'll lok into it. -- Ken in Atlanta (Tornado Capital of the Southeast -- at least last weekend) -- Original message from "Mike Wickham" : -- > > Anything similar for printing out master page characteristics (object > > properties, etc.)? > > Systec's Format List lists "Page Layout" properties that include page size, > whether double-sided or right 1st page, and column layout info that includes > column, sidehead, and margin settings. The plugin also list system and user > variables, and cross-reference formats. > > Silicon Prairie Software's Master Page Tools plugin can list the master > pages that are used in each document. > > Mike Wickham > >
how to change PDF comment text font size?
FM 8: Edit> Preferences> General Commenting is at the top, and you can set the font and size there. -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.
how to change PDF comment text font size?
On 16 Mar 2008, at 12:23, Orly Zimmerman wrote: > Is there any way to control the size of the text in the comments box > when commenting on Comment enabled PDFs? Preferences > Commenting > Font Size works for me, but only for Notes. > A colleague would like to add names to a floor plan created in Autocad > and saved as PDF and write in the names of each person in the cubicle > using the PDF commenting feature. But our current text is too large > for > full names. I tried using the Edit>Preferences>Commenting>Viewing > Comments. There is a possibilty there to change the font size, but it > doesn't seem to work for us. Here's a workaround. Use the Text Field Tool to draw form fields on your cubicles. You can choose a font and choose from a selection of font sizes, or use the Auto Font Size setting, which automatically sets the font size so that the text fits the field. Have fun! Paul
TOC IX $paranum
Dear Framers We are entering a $paranum for both TOC and index (IX) entities. It works, however, it applies the most recent autonumber format not the one specifically assigned to the paragraph tag. Any help? Les Winberg
Automatically inserting "blank page" text
I have some unstructured manuals and if there is a blank page at the end of a chapter (because we want all the chapters to begin on a right-hand page), we put "This page left blank for printing purposes." Right now I'm manually deciding when the text should appear (meaning I have to look for a blank page and put the right paragraph on it). Is there any way of automating this so that FrameMaker detects when the last page of a file has no content (other than a header and footer) and either uses a different master page or a particular paragraph type? I'm using FrameMaker 7.2 on Windows XP. Fei Min Lorente Senior Technical Communicator AMI Semiconductor Canada Company Tel: +1.519.884.9696 ext.2297 Fax: +1.519.884.0228 Cell phone: +1.519.831.4931 Email address: feimin_lorente at amis.com Internet: http://www.amis.com
FrameMaker will not sort a table
It'd be helpful if you also posted your system info, but assuming you're on Windows, look in C:\Program Files\Adobe\FrameMaker7.X\fminit\Plugins and see if the tablesort.dll is there. If it's not... you need to find one. ;- ) I'd try a system search because it may have gotten dragged to another folder, or maybe a reinstall. Art On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 9:24 AM, Thomas Scalise wrote: > Esteemed colleagues, > > I'm making another attempt to find someone who may have an answer to this > problem. My Frame 7.2 has stopped sorting tables. The Sort function is > disabled in the Table menu. > Tom Scalise > > Manager, Information Development > > Cross Match Technologies, Inc > > 561-622-5416 -- 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
Automatically inserting "blank page" text
FeiMin_Lorente at amis.com wrote: > I have some unstructured manuals and if there is a blank page at the end > of a chapter (because we want all the chapters to begin on a right-hand > page), we put "This page left blank for printing purposes." Right now I'm > manually deciding when the text should appear (meaning I have to look for > a blank page and put the right paragraph on it). Is there any way of > automating this so that FrameMaker detects when the last page of a file > has no content (other than a header and footer) and either uses a > different master page or a particular paragraph type? > > I'm using FrameMaker 7.2 on Windows XP. I don't know how to automate that. Myself, I insert a small version of the company logo as an end-of-chapter indicator, and just avoid the whole issue. Have you considered that approach? -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited Toronto, ON, Canada +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 srogers phoenix-geophysics com I'll stop saying Microsoft is arrogant when Windows stops saying "Welcome" and instead asks "May I?"
Automatically inserting "blank page" text
Fei Min,
You wrote:
> I have some unstructured manuals and if there is a blank page at the end
> of a chapter (because we want all the chapters to begin on a right-hand
> page), we put "This page left blank for printing purposes." Right now I'm
> manually deciding when the text should appear (meaning I have to look for
> a blank page and put the right paragraph on it). Is there any way of
> automating this so that FrameMaker detects when the last page of a file
> has no content (other than a header and footer) and either uses a
> different master page or a particular paragraph type?
>
> I'm using FrameMaker 7.2 on Windows XP.
You may try using FrameMaker's Apply Master Pages function (7.0 or later)
for this purpose, as follows:
- create a new master page, named LeftRegular (or similarly), that will
control the layout of the standard Left pages
-- modify your standard Left master page so that it become the special
blank page ("intentionally left blank" or so)
-- in the mapping table controlling the assignment of master pages based on
element names or paragraph tags, specify that "Body" paragraphs (and/or any
other elements which is encountered on regular body pages) on left-hand
pages assign the LeftRegular master page
As you use the Apply Master Pages function (which may be document- or
book-wide), the reserved "Left" master page -- not applied by any other
paragraph -- will then be the "blank" page.
When switching to the Apply Master Pages approach to control application of
custom master pages, all assignments should be controlled through the
mapping table (as manually assigned master pages are reset); test the
master page assignments you need in a complex document, including
multi-page tables (if this applies to your documents).
Shlomo Perets
MicroType, http://www.microtype.com * ToolbarPlus Express for FrameMaker
FrameMaker/Acrobat training & consulting * FrameMaker-to-Acrobat
TimeSavers/Assistants
Automatically inserting "blank page" text
Thanks for the suggestion, Shlomo; I gave it a try.
For any table, I use an AnchorPara style for a tiny paragraph to hold the
table anchor. I put AnchorPara in the Reference Page mapping table and
told it to use the LeftRegular master page for the Left-Hand Master Page,
and gave it a Range Indicator of "Until Changed", and it seems to work.
Mind you, it started on a left-hand page.
However, I've been having an interesting experience with the Right pages.
If I don't specify anything for the Right-Hand Master Page, no master page
is applied to the Right pages. If I use the Body paragraph to indicate
which pages should use the Right master page, and I make it the first row
of the mapping table, then all the pages use the Right master page. If I
put that row after the Body paragraph that indicates using the LeftRegular
master page, then the Right master page doesn't work. There's probably a
rule that I can't use the same paragraph style to apply two different
master pages, even if they are Left and Right. Yes, I checked that the
Pagination is set to Double-sided.
Just out of curiosity, I set Heading1 paragraphs to apply the Right master
page, and they all used the Right master page until I had a Heading1 on a
left page. Then the LeftRegular master page stopped being applied. All of
these rows in the mapping table use a Range Indicator of "Single".
Also, the Right master page isn't applied to that long table I was playing
with. And I had to create a map for the chapter title paragraph to apply
the First master page.
Oh, I am successfully getting a "blank page" master page at the end of the
chapter. So, if someone can just tell me what I'm doing wrong with the
Right-Hand Master Page in the mapping table, I'll be all set.
Fei Min
p.s.
Stuart, the end-of-chapter indicator is a good idea, but we started this
whole "blank page" business because customers who were viewing the PDF
books were disturbed by the blank pages. The end-of-chapter indicator
might be too subtle for them, but it might be an alternative. Thanks for
the suggestion.
Rick, I thought you might have a solution, but my company hates spending
money. I'll present it as an option, though, because it might be cheaper
than fighting with the FDK. Thanks for offering to help.
Fei Min Lorente
Senior Technical Communicator
ON Semiconductor
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Shlomo Perets
03/17/2008 02:42 PM
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Re: Automatically inserting "blank page" text
Fei Min,
You wrote:
> I have some unstructured manuals and if there is a blank page at the
end
> of a chapter (because we want all the chapters to begin on a right-hand
> page), we put "This page left blank for printing purposes." Right now
I'm
> manually deciding when the text should appear (meaning I have to look
for
> a blank page and put the right paragraph on it). Is there any way of
> automating this so that FrameMaker detects when the last page of a file
> has no content (other than a header and footer) and either uses a
> different master page or a particular paragraph type?
>
> I'm using FrameMaker 7.2 on Windows XP.
You may try using FrameMaker's Apply Master Pages function (7.0 or later)
for this purpose, as follows:
- create a new master page, named LeftRegular (or similarly), that will
control the layout of the standard Left pages
-- modify your standard Left master page so that it become the special
blank page ("intentionally left blank" or so)
-- in the mapping table controlling the assignment of master pages based
on
element names or paragraph tags, specify that "Body" paragraphs (and/or
any
other elements which is encountered on regular body pages) on left-hand
pages assign the LeftRegular master page
As you use the Apply Master Pages function (which may be document- or
book-wide), the reserved "Left" master page -- not applied by any other
paragraph -- will then be the "blank" page.
When switching to the Apply Master Pages approach to control application
of
custom master pages, all assignments should be controlled through the
mapping table (as manually assigned master pages are reset); test the
master page assignments you need in a complex document, including
multi-page tables (if this applies to your documents).
Shlomo Perets
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