Hi,
I am looking forward to take the ACE exam in Framemaker 8.0. Can we
download training materials and resources required to prepare for the ACE
exam from Adobe.com? I did search for books and training materials from
the following links below:
http://www.adobe.com/misc/training.html
Suhas,
One of the basic skills that people have to master to take an ACE exam
is figure out how not to hihack threads on public forums and figure
out how to start their own threads...
Cheers,
Art
Art Campbell
art.campb...@gmail.com
... In my opinion, there's nothing in this
Our company uses FrameMaker to create documentation. Originally, we generated
PDFs of the FM files, which we used for SME reviews and published on our
intranet. Now we generate HTML from the FM files, using WebWorks. As part of
the transition to HTML, we've changed our styles to be more
Hi Framers
I've got a HUGE FrameMaker-file (880 MB!) which I converted from Word. Of
course, all images are copied into document, which is the reason why it's
so big.
Does anyone have a Framescript he/she wishes to share which removes all
images from the frames, but which also leaves the AFrames
Subject Matter Expert
Clint
Clinton Owen | Senior Technical Writer | Crane Aerospace Electronics |
Telephone: +1 425-743-8674 | Fax: +1 425-743-8113
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Lea Rush
Hi Lea,
SME = Subject Matter Expert
Your smile can help you clear all types of interviews
Regards,
N. Jain
http://www.neerajjain8.com
From: Lea Rush l...@astoria-pacific.com
To:
Just to clarify something
If all the content is in Frame, I'm not understanding how output from
Frame source to a PDF would differ from output to HTML. Which means, I
think, why can't your SMEs continue to review in Acrobat since it has
much stronger review and comment tools?
Or if there is
Hello Framers:
Would someone please recommend a couple of online certificate programs that I
can take to become a technical writer?
What is the best online writing course available??
Thanks from a Newbie!
___
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Some of the differences between the PDF and the HTML are:
Under the chapter, there's empty space, because the first heading starts on a
new page; in HTML, the mini-TOC will fill in that space.
Some graphics imported into the FrameMaker are not completely visible (too
large to fit reasonable on
In addition to courses, I would highly recommend buying and reading this
book:
http://www.scriptorium.com/books/techwrite101.html
Plus, Scriptorium also has on-line courses on FrameMaker and technical
writing:
http://www.scriptorium.com/training/class_techwrite101.html.
It is not a certificate
Portland State University has a Masters in Technical Writing.
~Barry
Kelly McDaniel kmcdan...@pavtech.com
Sent by: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
04/08/2009 10:16 AM
To
seawi...@aol.com, framers@lists.frameusers.com
cc
Subject
RE: Technical Writing Certificate
None of the
My alma mater, Michigan Technological University, offers an
undergraduate in Scientific and Technical Communication (which is what I
majored in many years ago...) and a Masters in Rhetoric and Technical
Communication.
See http://www.hu.mtu.edu/
Minnesota State University @ Mankato offers both a
Sigh... Please forgive the grammatical blunder. I forgot to delete
both when I went back and added the certificate to the list of options
that MSU offers.
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Martinek,
Hello Yves,
Does anyone have a Framescript he/she wishes to
share which removes all images from the frames,
but which also leaves the AFrames intact?
Find attached the script RemoveGraphicInsets.fsl
that removes all copied graphics from the current
document.
Optionally it deletes also
Dear Seawin22,
Last Year, I completed my Tech Writing Certificate from UC Santa Cruz.
Their material is very useful on the job, but not all courses are
online.
http://www.ucsc-extension.edu/
If I had an extra US$25K, I would skip the certificate and get a MA Tech
Writing Degree.
There are
Sheesh! I feel so parochial. Thanks for the good info.
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kelly
McDaniel
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 12:16 PM
To: seawi...@aol.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Yeah, I stand very well corrected...best regards.
-Original Message-
From: Richard Melanson [mailto:rmelan...@spirecorp.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:14 PM
To: Kelly McDaniel; seawi...@aol.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Technical Writing Certificate
I would like
Hello Framers,
In Framemaker 8.0p277, does anyone know if it is possible to apply
conditional text to a part of the text in an index marker?
I want some of the text only to display in my online help version, so I
have a condition PDF and one online-only.
thanks for your help!
regards,
Tom
Hi,
Does anyone have a set of metrics that they use to estimate the time required
to convert a FrameMaker 8 document to an MS Word equivalent?
My experience has been that saving a Frame file to rtf is fairly quick, with
reasonable conversion of text and layout. But after that you need to do
Hello,
The Minnesota State University, Mankato offers undergraduate and graduate
Technical Communication degrees with the option of completing all course work
online.
http://english.mnsu.edu/techcomm/tcugcert.htm
The school also has strong ties to the STC.
Bob Lies
Technical Communications
I would like to politely disagree. I have a Certificate from
Northeastern U. in Boston and it has served me very well. I am fortunate
enough to have a strong technical background so maybe that is why the
Certificate has been more than enough for me when job hunting. I have
included some links
Tom De Rouck asked:
In Framemaker 8.0p277, does anyone know if it is possible to apply
conditional text to a part of the text in an index marker?
I want some of the text only to display in my online help version, so I
have a condition PDF and one online-only.
No, it is not possible to
Not an option, as far as I know. Instead, I would create two separate
index markers and conditionalize them.
Use of a plugin such as MarkerWorker might help you in maintaining the
content of markers like this.
-Carla
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
Our MarkerTools plugin allows you to add variables to marker text.
This adds some overhead to your workflow, but it does provide a
conditional-like functionality ..
http://leximation.com/tools/info/markertools.php
Cheers,
...scott
Scott Prentice
Leximation, Inc.
www.leximation.com
Oops, sorry, misread the original question. Mever mind...
-FR
Tom De Rouck asked:
In Framemaker 8.0p277, does anyone know if it is possible to apply
conditional text to a part of the text in an index marker?
I want some of the text only to display in my online help version, so I
Saunders, Ian wrote:
Does anyone have a set of metrics that they use to estimate the time
required to convert a FrameMaker 8 document to an MS Word equivalent?
Sorry, I can't help with that part.
Will any third-party tools simplify the job?
That I can help with: get Mif2Go
According to my coworker (who has more experience with this using Mif2Go
software), worse possible scenario is a day of work for such a document. She
hasn't tried it by saving the files as RTF directly from FrameMaker, but Mif2Go
outputs to RTF files.
Too bad that Word's master/subdocument
Kelly's post was a real motivator. Terrific information. I hope somebody is
tabulating it!
How about professional writing programs? That might be useful information as
well.
Reid
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com on behalf of Karen L. Zorn
The other option is that if you are an STC member, you have access to
their academic database.
http://www.stc.org/academic/index.aspx
You can search by type of degree, state/location, and online offerings.
39 institutions listed on the STC database offer online degrees or
certificates.
-Carla
You know, I have never been afraid to be absolutely wrong on any given
statement. Sometimes, it's the action that triggers folks to respond
with good information. I have often been mistookened for stoopid. Thanks
for thinking motivation.
-Original Message-
From:
Hi Klaus
Thank you very much. It works great!
IOU.
Cheers
--
Yves Barbion • Managing Director • Adobe-Certified FrameMaker Instructor
www.scripto.nu • skype: yves.barbion • T: +32 494 12 01 89
On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 7:54 PM, Klaus Mueller muelle...@web.de wrote:
Hello Yves,
Does
On Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:25:00 +0200, Yves Barbion yves.barb...@gmail.com wrote:
I've got a HUGE FrameMaker-file (880 MB!) which I converted from Word. Of
course, all images are copied into document, which is the reason why it's
so big.
Does anyone have a Framescript he/she wishes to share which
Hi,
I am looking forward to take the ACE exam in Framemaker 8.0. Can we
download training materials and resources required to prepare for the ACE
exam from Adobe.com? I did search for books and training materials from
the following links below:
http://www.adobe.com/misc/training.html
Suhas,
One of the basic skills that people have to master to take an ACE exam
is figure out how not to hihack threads on public forums and figure
out how to start their own threads...
Cheers,
Art
Art Campbell
art.campbell at gmail.com
"... In my opinion, there's nothing in this
Our company uses FrameMaker to create documentation. Originally, we generated
PDFs of the FM files, which we used for SME reviews and published on our
intranet. Now we generate HTML from the FM files, using WebWorks. As part of
the transition to HTML, we've changed our styles to be more
Hi,
Revealing exactly how primative our documentation process is, would someone
mind explaining what SME means?
TIA,
Lea
_
Lea Rush
Software and Documentation Specialist
Astoria-Pacific International
PO Box 830 Clackamas OR 97015
PH: 800-657-3010
FAX:?
Hi Framers
I've got a HUGE FrameMaker-file (880 MB!) which I converted from Word. Of
course, all images are "copied into document", which is the reason why it's
so big.
Does anyone have a Framescript he/she wishes to share which removes all
images from the frames, but which also leaves the
Subject Matter Expert
Clint
Clinton Owen | Senior Technical Writer | Crane Aerospace & Electronics |
Telephone: +1 425-743-8674 | Fax: +1 425-743-8113
-Original Message-
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Lea
Hi Lea,
SME = Subject Matter Expert
?
Your smile can help you clear all types of interviews
Regards,
N. Jain
http://www.neerajjain8.com
?
?
From: Lea Rush
To: framers at
Just to clarify something
If all the content is in Frame, I'm not understanding how output from
Frame source to a PDF would differ from output to HTML. Which means, I
think, why can't your SMEs continue to review in Acrobat since it has
much stronger review and comment tools?
Or if there is
Lea Rush wrote:
> Revealing exactly how primative our documentation process is, would
someone
> mind explaining what SME means?
Subject matter expert.
HTH (hope this helps)! :-)
Richard
Richard G. Combs
Senior Technical Writer
Polycom, Inc.
richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom
303-223-5111
Hello Framers:
Would someone please recommend a couple of online certificate programs that I
can take to become a technical writer?
What is the best online writing course available??
Thanks from a Newbie!
Go for BrainBench certification in Tech Writing. Just visit www.brainbench.com
for more info.
?
Your smile can help you clear all types of interviews
Regards,
N. Jain
http://www.neerajjain8.com
?
?
From:
Some of the differences between the PDF and the HTML are:
Under the chapter, there's empty space, because the first heading starts on a
new page; in HTML, the mini-TOC will fill in that space.
Some graphics imported into the FrameMaker are not completely visible (too
large to fit reasonable on
OK! Many thanks to the amazing number of people who were willing to help me
with that little thing. I think I have a fair aproximation of the number of
people on this list now. ;)
Sincerely, thank you all again,
Lea
_
Lea Rush
Software and Documentation
In addition to courses, I would highly recommend buying and reading this
book:
http://www.scriptorium.com/books/techwrite101.html
Plus, Scriptorium also has on-line courses on FrameMaker and technical
writing:
http://www.scriptorium.com/training/class_techwrite101.html.
It is not a
None of the technical writing certificates that I know about are worth
the investment. To evaluate a certificate, investigate how widely it is
used by those in the field, and by those hiring in the field.
IMHO, the better approach is a technical writing degree, even an
associate's degree has more
Beierle, Cecily wrote:
> Our company uses FrameMaker to create documentation. Originally, we
> generated
> PDFs of the FM files, which we used for SME reviews and published on
our
> intranet. Now we generate HTML from the FM files, using WebWorks. As
part
> of
> the transition to HTML, we've
Portland State University has a Masters in Technical Writing.
~Barry
"Kelly McDaniel"
Sent by: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
04/08/2009 10:16 AM
To
,
cc
Subject
RE: Technical Writing Certificate
None of the technical writing certificates that I know about are worth
the
My alma mater, Michigan Technological University, offers an
undergraduate in Scientific and Technical Communication (which is what I
majored in many years ago...) and a Masters in Rhetoric and Technical
Communication.
See http://www.hu.mtu.edu/
Minnesota State University @ Mankato offers both a
Sigh... Please forgive the grammatical blunder. I forgot to delete
"both" when I went back and added the certificate to the list of options
that MSU offers.
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Dear Seawin22,
Last Year, I completed my Tech Writing Certificate from UC Santa Cruz.
Their material is very useful on the job, but not all courses are
online.
http://www.ucsc-extension.edu/
If I had an extra US$25K, I would skip the certificate and get a MA Tech
Writing Degree.
There are
Sheesh! I feel so parochial. Thanks for the good info.
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kelly
McDaniel
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 12:16 PM
To: seawin22 at aol.com; framers at
Yeah, I stand very well corrected...best regards.
-Original Message-
From: Richard Melanson [mailto:rmelan...@spirecorp.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:14 PM
To: Kelly McDaniel; seawin22 at aol.com; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Technical Writing Certificate
I
Hello Framers,
In Framemaker 8.0p277, does anyone know if it is possible to apply
conditional text to a part of the text in an index marker?
I want some of the text only to display in my online help version, so I
have a condition "PDF" and one "online-only".
thanks for your help!
regards,
Tom
Hi,
Does anyone have a set of metrics that they use to estimate the time required
to convert a FrameMaker 8 document to an MS Word equivalent?
My experience has been that saving a Frame file to rtf is fairly quick, with
reasonable conversion of text and layout. But after that you need to do
Hello,
The Minnesota State University, Mankato offers undergraduate and graduate
Technical Communication degrees with the option of completing all course work
online.
http://english.mnsu.edu/techcomm/tcugcert.htm
The school also has strong ties to the STC.
Bob Lies
Technical Communications
I would like to politely disagree. I have a Certificate from
Northeastern U. in Boston and it has served me very well. I am fortunate
enough to have a strong technical background so maybe that is why the
Certificate has been more than enough for me when job hunting. I have
included some links
Tom De Rouck asked:
> In Framemaker 8.0p277, does anyone know if it is possible to apply
> conditional text to a part of the text in an index marker?
> I want some of the text only to display in my online help version, so I
> have a condition "PDF" and one "online-only".
No, it is not possible
Not an option, as far as I know. Instead, I would create two separate
index markers and conditionalize them.
Use of a plugin such as MarkerWorker might help you in maintaining the
content of markers like this.
-Carla
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
Our MarkerTools plugin allows you to add "variables" to marker text.
This adds some overhead to your workflow, but it does provide a
"conditional-like" functionality ..
http://leximation.com/tools/info/markertools.php
Cheers,
...scott
Scott Prentice
Leximation, Inc.
www.leximation.com
Oops, sorry, misread the original question. Mever mind...
-FR
> Tom De Rouck asked:
>
> > In Framemaker 8.0p277, does anyone know if it is possible to apply
> > conditional text to a part of the text in an index marker?
> > I want some of the text only to display in my online help version,
Saunders, Ian wrote:
> Does anyone have a set of metrics that they use to estimate the time
> required to convert a FrameMaker 8 document to an MS Word equivalent?
Sorry, I can't help with that part.
> Will any third-party tools simplify the job?
That I can help with: get Mif2Go
According to my coworker (who has more experience with this using Mif2Go
software), worse possible scenario is a day of work for such a document. She
hasn't tried it by saving the files as RTF directly from FrameMaker, but Mif2Go
outputs to RTF files.
Too bad that Word's master/subdocument
Kelly's post was a real motivator. Terrific information. I hope somebody is
tabulating it!
How about professional writing programs? That might be useful information as
well.
Reid
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com on behalf of Karen L. Zorn
Sent:
The other option is that if you are an STC member, you have access to
their academic database.
http://www.stc.org/academic/index.aspx
You can search by type of degree, state/location, and online offerings.
39 institutions listed on the STC database offer online degrees or
certificates.
-Carla
You know, I have never been afraid to be absolutely wrong on any given
statement. Sometimes, it's the action that triggers folks to respond
with good information. I have often been mistookened for stoopid. Thanks
for thinking "motivation."
-Original Message-
From:
On Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:25:00 +0200, Yves Barbion
wrote:
>I've got a HUGE FrameMaker-file (880 MB!) which I converted from Word. Of
>course, all images are "copied into document", which is the reason why it's
>so big.
>
>Does anyone have a Framescript he/she wishes to share which removes all
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