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off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Jo Watkiss

Framers,  I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
forum to help.

 

I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
FrameMaker and then to PDF.  However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.


 

The path we are taking is:

Print from e-drawings to .ps file

Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
result is the same)

Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal

 

I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).

 

If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.

 

Thanks,

Jo Watkiss

 

 

 

 

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Re: off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Writer

 I used to convert CAD drawings to PDF, and then import them into FM. 
It worked beautifully. You could try that.


Nadine

On 10/15/2010 6:04 AM, Jo Watkiss wrote:

Framers,  I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
forum to help.



I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
FrameMaker and then to PDF.  However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.




The path we are taking is:

Print from e-drawings to .ps file

Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
result is the same)

Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal



I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).



If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.



Thanks,

Jo Watkiss









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Re: off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Art Campbell

Sounds like the entire drawing is being converted (which with
thousands of components is a lot of layers), but you only really need
the skin or outer layer.

You'll probably have to have one of the CAD guys toggle that on or off
before they generate the PDF.

I'd also look on the Solidworks site for file viewers and browsers.
Most CAD outfits offer these for free, and many of them can generate a
PDF (if not automagically, by printing to the Acrobat printer, and
that's likely to be a version you can use.

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On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 7:34 AM, Writer generic...@yahoo.ca wrote:
I used to convert CAD drawings to PDF, and then import them into FM. It
worked beautifully. You could try that.

Nadine

On 10/15/2010 6:04 AM, Jo Watkiss wrote:

Framers, I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
forum to help.

I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
FrameMaker and then to PDF. However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.

The path we are taking is:

Print from e-drawings to .ps file

Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
result is the same)

Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal

I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).

If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.

Thanks,

Jo Watkiss

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Re: off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Jim Owens

 I had to bring in a Solidworks file for an illustration recently. I 
tried it a few ways. If I recall correctly, I ended up printing from 
Solidworks to Adobe PDF. In my case, I had to open the PDF in 
Illustrator for some edits and then save it again as PDF. Then I brought 
the PDF into the Frame doc.


I don't notice any delay when viewing a PDF of the document created from 
Frame, but  then I don't think the document is as complex. I used a 
section view of the 3D Solidworks object.


On 2010-10-15 06:04, Jo Watkiss wrote:

Framers,  I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
forum to help.



I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
FrameMaker and then to PDF.  However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.




The path we are taking is:

Print from e-drawings to .ps file

Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
result is the same)

Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal



I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).



If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.



Thanks,

Jo Watkiss









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setting up technical documentation workflow from scratch : about DocZone

2010-10-15 Thread de Rouck, Tom (Gent)

Hi Wim, Jakobsen,

I just wanted to add a small hint: if you're really going to choose DocZone 
because of its integrated translation support, please think twice.
They're not ready yet... We are doing a translation job for the moment in that 
tool and a lot of programming work is still to be done (again, I only speak 
about the translation side).

regards,

Tom





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Subject: setting up technical documentation workflow from scratch

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Hi,

You're lucky to be able to set this up from scratch! Don't make the mistake to 
choose a tool before you have defined your goals and requirements. Also be 
careful for vendor lock in. Go for open standards and flexible solutions.

If you go for XML remember that there are many XML editing tools.

You should definitely take a look at the Adobe Technical Communication Suite

- this doesn't comprise a database but it has all the tools you need to create, 
review and manage technical docs.

If you want a database you probably end up with a structured approach based on 
DITA. FrameMaker and the Adobe TCS are fully capable of handling DITA topics 
from a database.

Further check out: Alfresco with Componize, Ixiasoft DITA CMS, DocZone (with 
integrated translation support), Author-IT, the MadCap Flare suite, 
HelpManual, the Danish based DITA Exchange solution on Sharepoint or in case 
you're not tight on budget SDL Trisoft. (just google for the URLs)

Some of these work with FrameMaker, some don't (out of the box) and these are 
not all DITA but in all cases DITA compliant if needed.

Want more help? Contact me off list!

HTH



Kind regards, vriendelijke groet,

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I am about to author a small report on setting up a technical documentation 
workflow from scratch.

I need to devise a setup where a group of author can write tech docs, another 
group maintain and translate the docs and publish them as pdf.

It is vital that the process can be thought within a technogy which allows for 
later integration with publishing to web as well.

I have taken a look at Woodwings serverbased solution which uses InDesign as 
publishing frontend, but I would like to see whether I can accomplish the same 
using FrameMaker. I suppose I must look for a kind of database drive solution 
where the authors write into a database.

I have taken a look on a couple of database publishing solutions:

Patternstream, Sabern, FrameMaker Server but some of these solutions looks 
strangely dated when one merely looks at their websites. Sabern uses product 
images from FrameMaker 5.5. Patternstream recommends in FrameMaker 8 in a news 
release dated 2007. Adobes documentation for FrameMaker Server seems to be non 
existent - even a tutorial links to some very quaint and useless course on a 
server not even belonging to Adobe.

My question is: Am I looking in the wrong places? Can somebody reccommend 
products which will help me streamline the process?

regards

Jakobsen


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RE: off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Rick Quatro

Hi Jo,

I would try a different path. Go directly from the drawing's .ps file to
PDF, then import the PDF into FrameMaker, then go to PDF from FrameMaker.
This may give you better results and it would avoid the unnecessary step of
using CorelDraw.

Rick Quatro
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Re: off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Yves Barbion

Hi Jo

Indeed, I think the drawings are too complex to be rendered fast onscreen
(in PDF). I've had a similar problem a couple of years ago with an
Illustrator vector graphic which had A LOT of gradient fills.

We fixed the problem by saving the graphic as a pixel image (.png) instead
of a vector graphic.

Cheers


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RE: Framemaker desktop to Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and Sitecore

2010-10-15 Thread Jeff Coatsworth

I'd be a bit skeptical about this solution - it sounds like the client would 
be doing all their authoring in Frame; changing a bunch of users who author in 
Word and get them to author in structured Frame would be a big change. It 
sounds like a lot of overkill to me. They probably would be happier with you 
developing different output formats that work better with websites (like 
WebHelp or browser-based AIR help). 

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Subject: Framemaker desktop to Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, 
Sharepoint, and Sitecore

Fellow Framers,

Background: I'm an independent business owner who manages the publication and 
maintenance of large suites of documentation for clients using unstructured 
Framemaker and Acrobat via Adobe TechComm Suite loaded on a Windows7 desktop. 
{whew!} All files are stored on my own local computers, and I have 
well-developed workflow, backup, and version control systems in place. One 
particular long-time client produces standards and specifications that regulate 
a branch of the transportation industry. The documents are developed at a 
committee level and given to me in whatever format they are most comfortable 
using for knowledge transfer; usually Word or PDF markup.  I have never seen a 
need for this client to consider an XML output, and my client would probably 
resist the recommendation if I made it. My product is PDF files.

Problem: This client needs to develop a more robust ecommerce solution for 
their documents. Currently the docs are distributed via hardcopy or as PDFs via 
CD and subscription download. This client's parent company has enlisted the 
services of a Web development company who is recommending that my client employ 
some combination of Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and 
Sitecore. I haven't quite figured out yet what that combination might be 
because today was the first I've heard about it. The good news is that my 
client is requiring my presence and input even in the early discussions about 
this project. I want my input to be valuable and to represent my client's best 
interests, and I want to be able to help steer them through all of this.

Questions: I have done some preliminary digging into Framemaker Server and 
Adobe Content Server. I have a fair grasp of Sharepoint's capabilities, and 
zero knowledge about Sitecore. I have minimal experience with Framemaker's 
structured environment, although I've taken several workshops. I'd like to hear 
from any of you whose Framemaker documentation cycle involves any combination 
of these products. Did that involvement require a transition from a desktop 
environment to a server environment? How has it changed your workflow? As an 
independent business, what changes did you need to make to your own office 
computing set-up? How did Framemaker behave? 
What is the relationship of these products to one another and to Framemaker? 
What were the benefits? What were the consequences?

These may not be the right questions to ask, but I was a bit broad-sided by the 
Web development company's sudden discussion of these tools, and I know that 
this group of Framers can be gentle with folks who haven't learned enough yet 
to ask intelligent questions. If there are better questions to ask, I know I 
can trust you to suggest them.

Carol

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RE: off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Alison Craig

Jo:

I am currently incorporating SolidWorks (2009) mechanical drawings into an 
unstructured FM 9 Service Manual. I have not yet created a PDF of the entire 
book, but a PDF of a sample drawing page, opens quite quickly.

This is my process:

My mechanical engineer creates the drawings from a full rendition of our 
product - which is massively complex and involves dozens of SolidWorks files. 
However, when he has completed the view I need, he saves it directly to a much 
simpler AI file. 

I use Illustrator and convert the AI to an EPS and add all the markings I need 
re: part numbers, tool types, etc. 

The original AI file is maybe 1MB in size (the final EPS is larger) and whether 
in AI or EPS format, it allows me to manipulate any line within the drawing (I 
believe this is a function of SolidWorks 2009. In earlier versions, the 
Mechanical engineer had to manipulate the drawing for me as it was not nearly 
as AI friendly).

I then import the finished EPS by reference into the file I want (each drawing 
is a separate file, although they are all part of the same Appendix in the 
Book).

So far, I have no complaints with performance when I open a single sample 
drawing saved to PDF, although I think my completed Service Manual PDF will 
likely end up being huge.

HTH, Alison

Alison Craig, Technical Writer
Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
Tel: (604) 279-8550, ext 127
E-mail: alison.cr...@ultrasonix.com
 
 
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From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com 
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Jo Watkiss
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 3:05 AM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

Framers,  I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
forum to help.

 

I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
FrameMaker and then to PDF.  However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.


 

The path we are taking is:

Print from e-drawings to .ps file

Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
result is the same)

Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal

 

I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).

 

If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.

 

Thanks,

Jo Watkiss

 

 

 

 

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Re: Help Tools

2010-10-15 Thread Ben Allums


On 10/13/2010 8:25 PM, Bill Swallow wrote:

Truth be told, I haven't looked into their pricing in a while, mainly
because my clients haven't needed it. But it was certainly the case
last time I looked into pricing.

On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 7:17 PM, Steve Johnsonchinask...@gmail.com  wrote:

They have an interesting approach to pricing, and one that I'm not too
keen on. They size up your need and price you according to how many
seats and what types of technologies you need. They're taking a
CMS-like approach to product sales.

False, at least as of a few months ago. You can also buy an annual
subscription for one person for $800 or $900.


Bill,

Pricing for ePublisher settled down more than a year ago.  Changes were 
made to the EULA to allow folks to purchase just what they need, no 
more, no less.  Express seats are a cheaper alternative for folks who 
just have to run conversion without designing targets.  Those go for 
$295 per year.  And finally, with our change over to a contract 
licensing model, you have full control over who uses the seats you do 
purchase.  They are yours to use and abuse as you like.


Again, all of this related to WebWorks ePublisher.  If you are thinking 
about have things were done for WebWorks Publisher a few years back, 
you'd see things are quite different now.



Ben Allums
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512-381-8885
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RE: framers Digest, Vol 60, Issue 13

2010-10-15 Thread Davis, Jessica D.

Jo,

I import drawing files from engineering and I don't have the problem you
are describing; however, I don't know if my process will solve your
problem. They typically deliver the files in DWG format.  I open them
with Illustrator and save them as EPS files.  I then import them into
Frame and I generate PDFs from the Frame files.  Sometimes they give me
the drawings in PDF format and I can import them into Frame directly;
however, I notice that Frame slows down considerably when I import the
PDF vs importing the EPS.

Thanks,
Jess


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Framers,  I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
forum to help.

 

I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
FrameMaker and then to PDF.  However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.


 

The path we are taking is:

Print from e-drawings to .ps file

Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
result is the same)

Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal

 

I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).

 

If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.

 

Thanks,

Jo Watkiss

 

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ANN: FrameMaker class in Phoenix, AZ

2010-10-15 Thread David Creamer

5-Day Unstructured FrameMaker 9 Bootcamp
Nov. 29-Dec. 3
To be held in sunny Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona

TOPICS COVERED:
FrameMaker 9 interface
Setting up Master pages
Defining Paragraph Tags
Defining Character Tags
Defining Tables
Defining Colors
Editorial Features (spell check, track changes, etc.)
Using Footnotes, CrossRefs, Variables, etc.
Using Frame's graphic tools
Working with Anchored Frames and Graphics
Working with Books
Working with Generated Files (TOC, LOT, LOF, IX)
Using Conditional Text
PDF Export and PDF Review cycle
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On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Linda G. Gallagher

Framers,
 
I'm not seeing it, but then, I'm a little crazed right now. =;-O
 
Is there a way to get dotted lines for the inside borders of a table?
 
Thanks!!!
 

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RE: On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Lea Rush

What version of Frame are you using?

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 Is there a way to get dotted lines for the inside borders of a table?

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RE: On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Linda G. Gallagher

Sorry. FM 8, unstructured. 


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What version of Frame are you using?

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 Framers,
 
 I'm not seeing it, but then, I'm a little crazed right now. =;-O
 
 Is there a way to get dotted lines for the inside borders of a table?
 
 Thanks!!!

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RE: On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Combs, Richard

Linda G. Gallagher wrote: 
 
 Is there a way to get dotted lines for the inside borders of a table?

On the Table Designer Ruling tab, you should Dotted as one of the ruling 
options. Select it for all the column and body row rulings, and something solid 
for all the outside rulings. 

If you don't like the dot pattern, open the Custom Ruling and Shading dialog, 
select Dotted, and click Edit Ruling Style. Either modify the existing Dotted 
or create a new style by changing the name. 

HTH!

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RE: On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Linda G. Gallagher

Hmm, learn something new every day.

But, I'm not getting anything that really looks dotted in print. It looks
dotted on screen in FM, but prints as light gray. May do the job, but not
quite dotted.

I did see the post about editing the MIF, but I'm not undertaking that at
this late stage. 


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-Original Message-
From: Combs, Richard [mailto:richard.co...@polycom.com] 
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 7:22 PM
To: 'Linda G. Gallagher'; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

Linda G. Gallagher wrote:
 
 I don't have that option in the Table Designer or in the custom dialog.

In Custom Ruling and Shading, the Apply Ruling Style list doesn't contain an
entry called Dotted? 

OK, you can create one. 

1) In the Custom Ruling and Shading dialog's Apply Ruling Style list, select
None and click Edit Ruling Style. 

2) In the Edit Ruling Style dialog, enter Dotted (or any name you want) in
the Name box. 

3) Set Pen Pattern to something less than 100% and click Set. 

4) Select some table cells and, in the Edit Ruling Style dialog, apply
Dotted (or whatever you named it) to some borders. 

5) Evaluate the results. 

If necessary, repeat using a different Pen Pattern setting (and maybe Width)
until you like the result. Or at least can live with it. :-) 

HTH, and Happy Weekend!

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Tip for testing S/W

2010-10-15 Thread Stuart Rogers

We're in the process of testing some new software here, and I just 
published internally a little time-saving tip for our testers.  I think 
I've posted it here before, too, but thought it might be time to repeat it:


If you receive an error message when you are testing Windows-based 
software, try pressing CTRL + C before dismissing the message.  This 
command may succeed in copying the message content to the clipboard, so 
that you can paste it into your feedback to the development team.  (You 
can do a quick test by pasting into Notepad; the method does work in 
Windows XP.)



Happy Friday all,

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off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Jo Watkiss

Framers,  I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
forum to help.



I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
FrameMaker and then to PDF.  However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.




The path we are taking is:

Print from e-drawings to .ps file

Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
result is the same)

Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal



I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).



If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.



Thanks,

Jo Watkiss

off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Writer

  I used to convert CAD drawings to PDF, and then import them into FM. 
It worked beautifully. You could try that.

Nadine

On 10/15/2010 6:04 AM, Jo Watkiss wrote:
> Framers,  I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
> there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
> forum to help.
>
>
>
> I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
> FrameMaker and then to PDF.  However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
> draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.
>
>
>
>
> The path we are taking is:
>
> Print from e-drawings to .ps file
>
> Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
> result is the same)
>
> Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal
>
>
>
> I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
> they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).
>
>
>
> If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
> more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jo Watkiss
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Art Campbell

Sounds like the entire drawing is being converted (which with
thousands of components is a lot of layers), but you only really need
the skin or outer layer.

You'll probably have to have one of the CAD guys toggle that on or off
before they generate the PDF.

I'd also look on the Solidworks site for file viewers and browsers.
Most CAD outfits offer these for free, and many of them can generate a
PDF (if not automagically, by printing to the Acrobat printer, and
that's likely to be a version you can use.

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On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 7:34 AM, Writer  wrote:
> ?I used to convert CAD drawings to PDF, and then import them into FM. It
> worked beautifully. You could try that.
>
> Nadine
>
> On 10/15/2010 6:04 AM, Jo Watkiss wrote:
>>
>> Framers, ?I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
>> there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
>> forum to help.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
>> FrameMaker and then to PDF. ?However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
>> draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> The path we are taking is:
>>
>> Print from e-drawings to .ps file
>>
>> Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
>> result is the same)
>>
>> Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal
>>
>>
>>
>> I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
>> they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).
>>
>>
>>
>> If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
>> more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jo Watkiss
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Jim Owens

  I had to bring in a Solidworks file for an illustration recently. I 
tried it a few ways. If I recall correctly, I ended up printing from 
Solidworks to Adobe PDF. In my case, I had to open the PDF in 
Illustrator for some edits and then save it again as PDF. Then I brought 
the PDF into the Frame doc.

I don't notice any delay when viewing a PDF of the document created from 
Frame, but  then I don't think the document is as complex. I used a 
section view of the 3D Solidworks object.

On 2010-10-15 06:04, Jo Watkiss wrote:
> Framers,  I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
> there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
> forum to help.
>
>
>
> I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
> FrameMaker and then to PDF.  However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
> draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.
>
>
>
>
> The path we are taking is:
>
> Print from e-drawings to .ps file
>
> Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
> result is the same)
>
> Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal
>
>
>
> I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
> they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).
>
>
>
> If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
> more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jo Watkiss
>
>
>
>
>
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setting up technical documentation workflow from scratch : about DocZone

2010-10-15 Thread de Rouck, Tom (Gent)

Hi Wim, Jakobsen,

I just wanted to add a small hint: if you're really going to choose DocZone 
because of its integrated translation support, please think twice.
They're not ready yet... We are doing a translation job for the moment in that 
tool and a lot of programming work is still to be done (again, I only speak 
about the translation side).

regards,

Tom





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Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:02:28 +0200

From: "Wim Hooghwinkel - idtp" 

To: 

Cc: 'Studio Smalbro' 

Subject: setting up technical documentation workflow from scratch

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Hi,

You're lucky to be able to set this up from scratch! Don't make the mistake to 
choose a tool before you have defined your goals and requirements. Also be 
careful for vendor lock in. Go for open standards and flexible solutions.

If you go for XML remember that there are many XML editing tools.

You should definitely take a look at the Adobe Technical Communication Suite

- this doesn't comprise a database but it has all the tools you need to create, 
review and manage technical docs.

If you want a database you probably end up with a structured approach based on 
DITA. FrameMaker and the Adobe TCS are fully capable of handling DITA topics 
from a database.

Further check out: Alfresco with Componize, Ixiasoft DITA CMS, DocZone (with 
integrated translation support), Author-IT, the MadCap Flare suite, 
Help, the Danish based DITA Exchange solution on Sharepoint or in case 
you're not tight on budget SDL Trisoft. (just google for the URLs)

Some of these work with FrameMaker, some don't (out of the box) and these are 
not all DITA but in all cases DITA compliant if needed.

Want more help? Contact me off list!

HTH



Kind regards, vriendelijke groet,

Wim Hooghwinkel

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idtp.eu www.idtp.eu 
www.nldita.nl FrameMaker support: framemaker at 
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From: Studio Smalbro 

To: framers at lists.frameusers.com

Subject: setting up technical documentation workflow from scratch

Message-ID: <4CB16A8D.4050405 at smalbro.dk>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

I am about to author a small report on setting up a technical documentation 
workflow from scratch.

I need to devise a setup where a group of author can write tech docs, another 
group maintain and translate the docs and publish them as pdf.

It is vital that the process can be thought within a technogy which allows for 
later integration with publishing to web as well.

I have taken a look at Woodwings serverbased solution which uses InDesign as 
publishing frontend, but I would like to see whether I can accomplish the same 
using FrameMaker. I suppose I must look for a kind of database drive solution 
where the authors write into a database.

I have taken a look on a couple of database publishing solutions:

Patternstream, Sabern, FrameMaker Server but some of these solutions looks 
strangely dated when one merely looks at their websites. Sabern uses product 
images from FrameMaker 5.5. Patternstream recommends in FrameMaker 8 in a news 
release dated 2007. Adobes documentation for FrameMaker Server seems to be non 
existent - even a tutorial links to some very quaint and useless course on a 
server not even belonging to Adobe.

My question is: Am I looking in the wrong places? Can somebody reccommend 
products which will help me streamline the process?

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off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Rick Quatro

Hi Jo,

I would try a different path. Go directly from the drawing's .ps file to
PDF, then import the PDF into FrameMaker, then go to PDF from FrameMaker.
This may give you better results and it would avoid the unnecessary step of
using CorelDraw.

Rick Quatro
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off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Yves Barbion

Hi Jo

Indeed, I think the drawings are too complex to be rendered fast onscreen
(in PDF). I've had a similar problem a couple of years ago with an
Illustrator vector graphic which had A LOT of gradient fills.

We fixed the problem by saving the graphic as a pixel image (.png) instead
of a vector graphic.

Cheers


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Framemaker desktop to Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and Sitecore

2010-10-15 Thread Jeff Coatsworth

I'd be a bit skeptical about this "solution" - it sounds like the client would 
be doing all their authoring in Frame; changing a bunch of users who author in 
Word and get them to author in structured Frame would be a big change. It 
sounds like a lot of overkill to me. They probably would be happier with you 
developing different output formats that work better with websites (like 
WebHelp or browser-based AIR help). 

-Original Message-
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[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Carol J. Elkins
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Subject: Framemaker desktop to Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, 
Sharepoint, and Sitecore

Fellow Framers,

Background: I'm an independent business owner who manages the publication and 
maintenance of large suites of documentation for clients using unstructured 
Framemaker and Acrobat via Adobe TechComm Suite loaded on a Windows7 desktop. 
{whew!} All files are stored on my own local computers, and I have 
well-developed workflow, backup, and version control systems in place. One 
particular long-time client produces standards and specifications that regulate 
a branch of the transportation industry. The documents are developed at a 
committee level and given to me in whatever format they are most comfortable 
using for knowledge transfer; usually Word or PDF markup.  I have never seen a 
need for this client to consider an XML output, and my client would probably 
resist the recommendation if I made it. My product is PDF files.

Problem: This client needs to develop a more robust ecommerce solution for 
their documents. Currently the docs are distributed via hardcopy or as PDFs via 
CD and subscription download. This client's parent company has enlisted the 
services of a Web development company who is recommending that my client employ 
some combination of Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and 
Sitecore. I haven't quite figured out yet what that combination might be 
because today was the first I've heard about it. The good news is that my 
client is requiring my presence and input even in the early discussions about 
this project. I want my input to be valuable and to represent my client's best 
interests, and I want to be able to help steer them through all of this.

Questions: I have done some preliminary digging into Framemaker Server and 
Adobe Content Server. I have a fair grasp of Sharepoint's capabilities, and 
zero knowledge about Sitecore. I have minimal experience with Framemaker's 
structured environment, although I've taken several workshops. I'd like to hear 
from any of you whose Framemaker documentation cycle involves any combination 
of these products. Did that involvement require a transition from a desktop 
environment to a server environment? How has it changed your workflow? As an 
independent business, what changes did you need to make to your own office 
computing set-up? How did Framemaker behave? 
What is the relationship of these products to one another and to Framemaker? 
What were the benefits? What were the consequences?

These may not be the right questions to ask, but I was a bit broad-sided by the 
Web development company's sudden discussion of these tools, and I know that 
this group of Framers can be gentle with folks who haven't learned enough yet 
to ask intelligent questions. If there are better questions to ask, I know I 
can trust you to suggest them.

Carol

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off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

2010-10-15 Thread Alison Craig

Jo:

I am currently incorporating SolidWorks (2009) mechanical drawings into an 
unstructured FM 9 Service Manual. I have not yet created a PDF of the entire 
book, but a PDF of a sample drawing page, opens quite quickly.

This is my process:

"My" mechanical engineer creates the drawings from a full rendition of our 
product - which is massively complex and involves dozens of SolidWorks files. 
However, when he has completed the view I need, he saves it directly to a much 
simpler AI file. 

I use Illustrator and convert the AI to an EPS and add all the markings I need 
re: part numbers, tool types, etc. 

The original AI file is maybe 1MB in size (the final EPS is larger) and whether 
in AI or EPS format, it allows me to manipulate any line within the drawing (I 
believe this is a function of SolidWorks 2009. In earlier versions, the 
Mechanical engineer had to manipulate the drawing for me as it was not nearly 
as AI friendly).

I then import the finished EPS by reference into the file I want (each drawing 
is a separate file, although they are all part of the same Appendix in the 
Book).

So far, I have no complaints with performance when I open a single sample 
drawing saved to PDF, although I think my completed Service Manual PDF will 
likely end up being huge.

HTH, Alison

Alison Craig, Technical Writer
Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
Tel: (604) 279-8550, ext 127
E-mail: alison.craig at ultrasonix.com


-Original Message-
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com 
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Jo Watkiss
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 3:05 AM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf

Framers,  I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
forum to help.



I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
FrameMaker and then to PDF.  However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.




The path we are taking is:

Print from e-drawings to .ps file

Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
result is the same)

Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal



I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).



If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.



Thanks,

Jo Watkiss









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Help Tools

2010-10-15 Thread Ben Allums

On 10/13/2010 8:25 PM, Bill Swallow wrote:
> Truth be told, I haven't looked into their pricing in a while, mainly
> because my clients haven't needed it. But it was certainly the case
> last time I looked into pricing.
>
> On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 7:17 PM, Steve Johnson  
> wrote:
>> "They have an interesting approach to pricing, and one that I'm not too
>> keen on. They size up your need and price you according to how many
>> seats and what types of technologies you need. They're taking a
>> CMS-like approach to product sales."
>>
>> False, at least as of a few months ago. You can also buy an annual
>> subscription for one person for $800 or $900.

Bill,

Pricing for ePublisher settled down more than a year ago.  Changes were 
made to the EULA to allow folks to purchase just what they need, no 
more, no less.  Express seats are a cheaper alternative for folks who 
just have to run conversion without designing targets.  Those go for 
$295 per year.  And finally, with our change over to a contract 
licensing model, you have full control over who uses the seats you do 
purchase.  They are yours to use and abuse as you like.

Again, all of this related to WebWorks ePublisher.  If you are thinking 
about have things were done for WebWorks Publisher a few years back, 
you'd see things are quite different now.

Ben Allums
allums at webworks.com
512-381-8885

framers Digest, Vol 60, Issue 13

2010-10-15 Thread Davis, Jessica D.

Jo,

I import drawing files from engineering and I don't have the problem you
are describing; however, I don't know if my process will solve your
problem. They typically deliver the files in DWG format.  I open them
with Illustrator and save them as EPS files.  I then import them into
Frame and I generate PDFs from the Frame files.  Sometimes they give me
the drawings in PDF format and I can import them into Frame directly;
however, I notice that Frame slows down considerably when I import the
PDF vs importing the EPS.

Thanks,
Jess


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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:04:46 +0100
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Subject: off topic: e-drawings, eps files, frame and pdf
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Content-Type: text/plain;   charset="us-ascii"

Framers,  I know this is way off topic - but knowing how much knowledge
there is on here, I'm hoping somebody can point me to a good resource or
forum to help.



I'm trying to get vector images from Solidworks e-drawings into
FrameMaker and then to PDF.  However in the resulting PDF, the vectors
draw so slowly on the page that it is causing problems for our readers.




The path we are taking is:

Print from e-drawings to .ps file

Open .ps file in CorelDraw and save as .eps (or .wmf or .pdf - the end
result is the same)

Import .eps into Frame and then make PDF as normal



I think the source of the problem is the original .ps files, because
they are so complex (some images have 38,000+ objects in them).



If anybody knows how I can achieve better results, or can direct me to a
more appropriate forum or user group, I'd be very grateful.



Thanks,

Jo Watkiss

ANN: FrameMaker class in Phoenix, AZ

2010-10-15 Thread David Creamer

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Nov. 29-Dec. 3
To be held in sunny Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona

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Setting up Master pages
Defining Paragraph Tags
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Defining Tables
Defining Colors
Editorial Features (spell check, track changes, etc.)
Using Footnotes, CrossRefs, Variables, etc.
Using Frame's graphic tools
Working with Anchored Frames and Graphics
Working with Books
Working with Generated Files (TOC, LOT, LOF, IX)
Using Conditional Text
PDF Export and PDF Review cycle
Working with graphics from Photoshop and Illustrator
Time permitting: working with multi-media formats


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Over 30 years Publishing, 16 years Web, and 12 years Video experience
Authorized FrameMaker Trainer/Consultant since 1992

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On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Linda G. Gallagher

Framers,

I'm not seeing it, but then, I'm a little crazed right now. =;-O

Is there a way to get dotted lines for the inside borders of a table?

Thanks!!!


~
Linda G. Gallagher
STC Fellow
TechCom Plus, LLC
lindag at techcomplus dot com
www.techcomplus.com   
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On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Lea Rush

What version of Frame are you using?

> -Original Message-
> From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-
> bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Linda G. Gallagher
> Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 3:21 PM
> To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
> Subject: On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?
> 
> Framers,
> 
> I'm not seeing it, but then, I'm a little crazed right now. =;-O
> 
> Is there a way to get dotted lines for the inside borders of a table?
> 
> Thanks!!!

_ 
Lea Rush 
Software and Documentation Specialist 
Astoria-Pacific International 
www.astoria-pacific.com
ph: 800-536-3111 
fax:  503-655-7367 
lea at astoria-pacific.com

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On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Linda G. Gallagher

Sorry. FM 8, unstructured. 


~
Linda G. Gallagher
STC Fellow
TechCom Plus, LLC
lindag at techcomplus dot com
www.techcomplus.com 
303-450-9076 or 800-500-3144
Tutorials, "show me" demos, user guides, help, FrameMaker and WebWorks
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-Original Message-
From: Lea Rush [mailto:l...@astoria-pacific.com] 
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 5:05 PM
To: 'Linda G. Gallagher'; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

What version of Frame are you using?

> -Original Message-
> From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-
> bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Linda G. Gallagher
> Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 3:21 PM
> To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
> Subject: On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?
> 
> Framers,
> 
> I'm not seeing it, but then, I'm a little crazed right now. =;-O
> 
> Is there a way to get dotted lines for the inside borders of a table?
> 
> Thanks!!!

_ 
Lea Rush 
Software and Documentation Specialist 
Astoria-Pacific International 
www.astoria-pacific.com
ph: 800-536-3111 
fax:  503-655-7367 
lea at astoria-pacific.com

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On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Combs, Richard

Linda G. Gallagher wrote: 

> Is there a way to get dotted lines for the inside borders of a table?

On the Table Designer Ruling tab, you should Dotted as one of the ruling 
options. Select it for all the column and body row rulings, and something solid 
for all the outside rulings. 

If you don't like the dot pattern, open the Custom Ruling and Shading dialog, 
select Dotted, and click Edit Ruling Style. Either modify the existing Dotted 
or create a new style by changing the name. 

HTH!

Richard G. Combs
Senior Technical Writer
Polycom, Inc.
richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom
303-223-5111
--
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303-903-6372
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On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Combs, Richard


> On the Table Designer Ruling tab, you should Dotted 
  ^
 see

Sorry 'bout that. In a Friday afternoon hurry. :-}

Richard G. Combs
Senior Technical Writer
Polycom, Inc.
richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom
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On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Linda G. Gallagher

I don't have that option in the Table Designer or in the custom dialog. 


~
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STC Fellow
TechCom Plus, LLC
lindag at techcomplus dot com
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-Original Message-
From: Combs, Richard [mailto:richard.co...@polycom.com] 
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 6:18 PM
To: Combs, Richard; Linda G. Gallagher; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?


> On the Table Designer Ruling tab, you should Dotted 
  ^
 see

Sorry 'bout that. In a Friday afternoon hurry. :-}

Richard G. Combs
Senior Technical Writer
Polycom, Inc.
richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom
303-223-5111
--
rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom
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On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Combs, Richard

Linda G. Gallagher wrote:

> I don't have that option in the Table Designer or in the custom dialog.

In Custom Ruling and Shading, the Apply Ruling Style list doesn't contain an 
entry called "Dotted"? 

OK, you can create one. 

1) In the Custom Ruling and Shading dialog's Apply Ruling Style list, select 
None and click Edit Ruling Style. 

2) In the Edit Ruling Style dialog, enter "Dotted" (or any name you want) in 
the Name box. 

3) Set Pen Pattern to something less than 100% and click Set. 

4) Select some table cells and, in the Edit Ruling Style dialog, apply "Dotted" 
(or whatever you named it) to some borders. 

5) Evaluate the results. 

If necessary, repeat using a different Pen Pattern setting (and maybe Width) 
until you like the result. Or at least can live with it. :-) 

HTH, and Happy Weekend!

Richard G. Combs
Senior Technical Writer
Polycom, Inc.
richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom
303-223-5111
--
rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom
303-777-0436
--

On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

2010-10-15 Thread Linda G. Gallagher

Hmm, learn something new every day.

But, I'm not getting anything that really looks dotted in print. It looks
dotted on screen in FM, but prints as light gray. May do the job, but not
quite dotted.

I did see the post about editing the MIF, but I'm not undertaking that at
this late stage. 


~
Linda G. Gallagher
STC Fellow
TechCom Plus, LLC
lindag at techcomplus dot com
www.techcomplus.com 
303-450-9076 or 800-500-3144
Tutorials, "show me" demos, user guides, help, FrameMaker and WebWorks
ePublisher templates

RMIMA Membership Manager
www.RMIMA.org 




-Original Message-
From: Combs, Richard [mailto:richard.co...@polycom.com] 
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 7:22 PM
To: 'Linda G. Gallagher'; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: On a deadline - dotted lines for table inside borders?

Linda G. Gallagher wrote:

> I don't have that option in the Table Designer or in the custom dialog.

In Custom Ruling and Shading, the Apply Ruling Style list doesn't contain an
entry called "Dotted"? 

OK, you can create one. 

1) In the Custom Ruling and Shading dialog's Apply Ruling Style list, select
None and click Edit Ruling Style. 

2) In the Edit Ruling Style dialog, enter "Dotted" (or any name you want) in
the Name box. 

3) Set Pen Pattern to something less than 100% and click Set. 

4) Select some table cells and, in the Edit Ruling Style dialog, apply
"Dotted" (or whatever you named it) to some borders. 

5) Evaluate the results. 

If necessary, repeat using a different Pen Pattern setting (and maybe Width)
until you like the result. Or at least can live with it. :-) 

HTH, and Happy Weekend!

Richard G. Combs
Senior Technical Writer
Polycom, Inc.
richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom
303-223-5111
--
rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom
303-777-0436
--

Tip for testing S/W

2010-10-15 Thread Stuart Rogers

We're in the process of testing some new software here, and I just 
published internally a little time-saving tip for our testers.  I think 
I've posted it here before, too, but thought it might be time to repeat it:

If you receive an error message when you are testing Windows-based 
software, try pressing CTRL + C before dismissing the message.  This 
command may succeed in copying the message content to the clipboard, so 
that you can paste it into your feedback to the development team.  (You 
can do a quick test by pasting into Notepad; the method does work in 
Windows XP.)


Happy Friday all,

-- 
Stuart Rogers
Technical Communicator
Phoenix Geophysics Limited
3781 Victoria Park Avenue, Unit 3
Toronto, ON, Canada  M1W 3K5
+1 (416) 491-7340 x 325

http://www.phoenix-geophysics.com

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