I noticed mention of a free webinar on RJ Jacquez' blog site about creating
EPUB from FrameMaker:
==
PUBLISHING TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION TO EPUB FOR MOBILE DEVICES HAS NEVER BEEN
THIS EASY!
In this interactive eSeminar, RJ Jacquez, Senior Product Evangelist from the
Technical Communication Grou
I noticed mention of a free webinar on RJ Jacquez' blog site about creating
EPUB from FrameMaker:
==
PUBLISHING TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION TO EPUB FOR MOBILE DEVICES HAS NEVER BEEN
THIS EASY!
In this interactive eSeminar, RJ Jacquez, Senior Product Evangelist from the
Technical Communication Gr
Thank you Fred, and Rick, and Jerilynne, and Michael. That worked!
Tim
From: Fred Ridder [mailto:docu...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:17 PM
To: Tim Pann; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: FM 9: PDF Bookmarks include TOC headings
It's an undocumented featur
Got it now!!
I must Ctrl-Alt-Click on the item.
Thanks very much
Anton
-Messaggio originale-
Da: Combs, Richard [mailto:richard.combs at Polycom.com]
Inviato: mercoled? 15 dicembre 2010 19.22
A: Anton David; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Oggetto: RE: R: FM / how to identify new ima
I tried many times with Create Hyperlinks option enabled, but I continue
getting a simple text - not clickable - listing such as
./../Graphics/sl_ic_concepts.gif @ 100 dpi 6
../../Graphics/sl_ic_tasks.gif @ 115 dpi 6
../../Graphics/sl_ic_ref.gif @ 120 dpi 7
../../Graphics/sl_ic_glass.gif @ 115 d
On 15/12/2010 1:34 PM, Anton David wrote:
Got it now!!
I must Ctrl-Alt-Click on the item.
As you were not aware of that key/click combination, you may also not
realize that it works on cross-references, TOC entries, Index entries
(the page numbers), etc.; essentially, anything that become
I am out of the office until 01/03/2011.
Merry Christmas!
Note: This is an automated response to your message "framers Digest, Vol
62, Issue 15" sent on 12/15/10 13:00:00.
This is the only notification you will receive while this person is away.
Hi,
do you know 'TOOLBOX for FrameMaker'? NO?
There are some features are great for imported images:
+ you can save copied images in their original format like eps, jpg, ...
+ you can find all referenced images with book transfer in a report
+ you can copy all files (images, ...) with a book to an
Hello all,
I am not an advanced user of FM, so your answers deserve a WOW!
Thanks to Art, Jerilynne, David and Michael.
I tried to generate a List of References. It works.
Is it possible to make each item of the list a Xreference pointing to the
image file and/or to have the page number?
Anto
It's an undocumented feature of FrameMaker that you can select *additional*
paragraph tags to be picked up as PDF bookmarks -- over and above the tags
seleted in the book's PDF setup -- on a file-by-file basis by selecting them in
an individual file's PDF Setup dialog.
If you open the TOC.fm
Hi Tim,
Go into each individual document, and choose Format > Document > PDF Setup,
and make sure the bookmarks are correct in each individual file. Save the
changes to the documents, then try the making the PDF from the book again.
Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc.
585-659-8267
rick at frameexp
TOOLBOX for FrameMaker a collection of plug-ins are available for every
FrameMaker release since FM5
and every release is still available (www.toolboxforme.com).
Important:
Hypothetical you could put every plug-in for FM 5 > 6 > 7 > 8 > 9, but
not truly.
1. Adobe had changed the FDK for every rele
On 15/12/2010 1:34 PM, Anton David wrote:
> Got it now!!
>
> I must Ctrl-Alt-Click on the item.
>
As you were not aware of that key/click combination, you may also not
realize that it works on cross-references, TOC entries, Index entries
(the page numbers), etc.; essentially, anything that bec
I am out of the office until 01/03/2011.
Merry Christmas!
Note: This is an automated response to your message "framers Digest, Vol
62, Issue 15" sent on 12/15/10 13:00:00.
This is the only notification you will receive while this person is away.
__
GREAT idea.
So, who's gonna put the bell on the cat?
-Original Message-
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Art Campbell
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 10:08 AM
To: FrameUsers List
Subject: Disclaimers
B
A nice little extra/quirk when setting up bookmarks is that they can be set
both a that the book level and at the document level. If you check the TOC,
you should see that you have requested these three paragraphs to be
bookmarks. If you clear these selections, all should be fine for you.
TVB
Tam
Hello all,
I have a user guide. All images (screenshots) are in a specific folder.
Some of those images will be updated.
I need to go through all the pages to check whether those images fit
properly in the frames.
Is there a way to list which images filenames are in which files in a book
in FM7 or
Anton, are these links in the FM file (the LOR) or in a PDF?
On 12/15/10, Anton David wrote:
> I tried many times with Create Hyperlinks option enabled, but I continue
> getting a simple text - not clickable - listing such as
> ./../Graphics/sl_ic_concepts.gif @ 100 dpi 6
>
> ../../Graphics/sl_ic
A nice little extra/quirk when setting up bookmarks is that they can be set
both a that the book level and at the document level. If you check the TOC,
you should see that you have requested these three paragraphs to be
bookmarks. If you clear these selections, all should be fine for you.
TVB
Tam
Thank you Fred, and Rick, and Jerilynne, and Michael. That worked!
Tim
From: Fred Ridder [mailto:docu...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:17 PM
To: Tim Pann; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: FM 9: PDF Bookmarks include TOC headings
It's an undocumented featur
Hi Tim,
Go into each individual document, and choose Format > Document > PDF Setup,
and make sure the bookmarks are correct in each individual file. Save the
changes to the documents, then try the making the PDF from the book again.
Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc.
585-659-8267
r...@frameexpert
It's an undocumented feature of FrameMaker that you can select *additional*
paragraph tags to be picked up as PDF bookmarks -- over and above the tags
seleted in the book's PDF setup -- on a file-by-file basis by selecting them in
an individual file's PDF Setup dialog.
If you open the TOC.fm
Great idea, Art!
I second this suggestion, and I would add the additional suggestion that all
the vendors do so in the first line/sentence of the text. Something like:
I am the developer of / represent the developer of / sell / the product(s)
discussed below.
Then continue with the rest of the m
This is in a Frame 9 book that includes three files: title.fm, TOC.fm,
and doc.fm (names changed for simplicity).
doc.fm has heading paragraph tags H1, H2, H3, etc., and TOC.fm's
contents use H1TOC, H2TOC, H3TOC, etc.
When I save the book as PDF, I get the setup dialog in whose Bookmarks
tab I ca
In the "Set Up List of References" dialog, tick the "Create Hypertext Links"
checkbox and you'll get links to the graphic insertion points.
> From: an...@xlated.com
> To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
> Subject: R: FM / how to identify new images/
> Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:18:32 +0100
>
> Hel
Great idea, Art!
I second this suggestion, and I would add the additional suggestion that all
the vendors do so in the first line/sentence of the text. Something like:
I am the developer of / represent the developer of / sell / the product(s)
discussed below.
Then continue with the rest of the m
Yes, a Good Thing to do!
Separately, my take is that they are generally pretty clear careful about this
anyway ... at least from what I can see.
Z
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Art Campbell
Sent
Yes, a Good Thing to do!
Separately, my take is that they are generally pretty clear careful about this
anyway ... at least from what I can see.
Z
-Original Message-
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Art Campbell
S
I too think it is a good idea.
On 16/12/2010, at 7:46 AM, Butler, Darren J CTR USAF AFMC WR-ALC/
ENGLTB wrote:
GREAT idea.
So, who's gonna put the bell on the cat?
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Us.
Cheers
Alan
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GREAT idea.
So, who's gonna put the bell on the cat?
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Art Campbell
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 10:08 AM
To: FrameUsers List
Subject: Disclaimers
Beca
Classification: Serco Public
I have FM9 + XP SP3.
When importing Visio stuff I've found the best solution for me is to
export the Visio drawings as SVG for import to FM. Gives me a good
result. OLE's a nice idea, but can be a liability.
YMMV.
Cynthia Milton - 0773 889 5991
Technical Docu
Art, thanks for the sound advice. Chris, thanks for pointing me to your
updates. Definitely appreciate your meaningful contribution to all of us with
the FM freeware.
Regards,
Jim
-Original Message-
From: Art Campbell [mailto:art.campb...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 8
Seems fair to me.
Alison
Alison Craig, Technical Writer
Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
Tel: (604) 279-8550, ext 127
E-mail: alison.cr...@ultrasonix.com
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Art Campbel
Seems fair to me.
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 Art Cam
Got it now!!
I must Ctrl-Alt-Click on the item.
Thanks very much
Anton
-Messaggio originale-
Da: Combs, Richard [mailto:richard.co...@polycom.com]
Inviato: mercoledì 15 dicembre 2010 19.22
A: Anton David; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Oggetto: RE: R: FM / how to identify new images/
Anton David wrote:
> I tried many times with Create Hyperlinks option enabled, but I continue
> getting a simple text - not clickable - listing such as
> ./../Graphics/sl_ic_concepts.gif @ 100 dpi 6
>
> ../../Graphics/sl_ic_tasks.gif @ 115 dpi 6
>
> ../../Graphics/sl_ic_ref.gif @ 120 dpi 7
>
Anton David wrote:
> I tried many times with Create Hyperlinks option enabled, but I continue
> getting a simple text - not clickable - listing such as
> ./../Graphics/sl_ic_concepts.gif @ 100 dpi 6
>
> ../../Graphics/sl_ic_tasks.gif @ 115 dpi 6
>
> ../../Graphics/sl_ic_ref.gif @ 120 dpi 7
>
>
Anton, are these links in the FM file (the LOR) or in a PDF?
On 12/15/10, Anton David wrote:
> I tried many times with Create Hyperlinks option enabled, but I continue
> getting a simple text - not clickable - listing such as
> ./../Graphics/sl_ic_concepts.gif @ 100 dpi 6
>
> ../../Graphics/sl_ic
Sure.
Turn "Generate Hyperlinks" ON when you create or update the list of references.
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
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
I tried many times with Create Hyperlinks option enabled, but I continue
getting a simple text - not clickable - listing such as
./../Graphics/sl_ic_concepts.gif @ 100 dpi 6
../../Graphics/sl_ic_tasks.gif @ 115 dpi 6
../../Graphics/sl_ic_ref.gif @ 120 dpi 7
../../Graphics/sl_ic_glass.gif @ 115 d
Because this list is often on auto-pilot with the owner not especially
active, I'd like to put forward the idea:
When vendors step forward with a recommendation for a plug-in,
auxiliary program, post processor, or other FM tool that solves a
problem, that they mention their association with the pr
Hi Anton
When you generate the LIst, there is an option to turn on hyperlinks (it is
available on the "Set Up List of References" window where you selected the
option of Imported Graphics"
If that wasn't turned on the first time you generated the list, you can turn
it on now, regenerate the list
I've always just copied the \Plugins directory, but I haven't gone
directly from 7 to 9 -- I also had 8 in the path and went from 7 > 8
and 8 > 9.
So I'd make a copy of the naked 9 \Plug-ins directory, then add the
contents of the 7 directory and see what happens. Because a number of
years have ela
This is in a Frame 9 book that includes three files: title.fm, TOC.fm,
and doc.fm (names changed for simplicity).
doc.fm has heading paragraph tags H1, H2, H3, etc., and TOC.fm's
contents use H1TOC, H2TOC, H3TOC, etc.
When I save the book as PDF, I get the setup dialog in whose Bookmarks
tab I ca
Art, thanks for the sound advice. Chris, thanks for pointing me to your
updates. Definitely appreciate your meaningful contribution to all of us with
the FM freeware.
Regards,
Jim
-Original Message-
From: Art Campbell [mailto:art.campb...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 8
You should be able to add a list of references that shows the files to
your book, assuming you imported the graphics by reference.
Rather than checking the fit in frames manually, I would use a
FrameScript Rick Quatro has one that does this, and other
FrameScripters should be able to write one
* Mike mentions a problem with CudLog on Structured Maker 8. I was not
aware of
any problems. Hopefully Mike can communicate with me offline to clear
that up.
Hi, Chris, in addition to the offline note, I thought I should post a
follow-up here. First, I made an error saying that I had had
In the "Set Up List of References" dialog, tick the "Create Hypertext Links"
checkbox and you'll get links to the graphic insertion points.
> From: anton at xlated.com
> To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
> Subject: R: FM / how to identify new images/
> Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:18:32 +0100
>
Hi Anton
When you generate the LIst, there is an option to turn on hyperlinks (it is
available on the "Set Up List of References" window where you selected the
option of Imported Graphics"
If that wasn't turned on the first time you generated the list, you can turn
it on now, regenerate the list
> * Mike mentions a problem with CudLog on Structured Maker 8. I was not
> aware of
> any problems. Hopefully Mike can communicate with me offline to clear
> that up.
Hi, Chris, in addition to the offline note, I thought I should post a
follow-up here. First, I made an error saying that I h
Agreed.
Nadine
--- On Wed, 12/15/10, Art Campbell wrote:
> From: Art Campbell
> Subject: Disclaimers
> To: "FrameUsers List"
> Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 10:07 AM
> Because this list is often on
> auto-pilot with the owner not especially
> active, I'd like to put forward the idea
Agreed.
Nadine
--- On Wed, 12/15/10, Art Campbell wrote:
> From: Art Campbell
> Subject: Disclaimers
> To: "FrameUsers List"
> Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 10:07 AM
> Because this list is often on
> auto-pilot with the owner not especially
> active, I'd like to put forward the idea
Sounds like a great idea.
I think it's generally good form for companies and people to declare their
affiliations whenever they're talking about any product/service be it in an
email, blog post, their website, whatever.
So many do not; and, even when folks post from their work email address,
affi
I've always just copied the \Plugins directory, but I haven't gone
directly from 7 to 9 -- I also had 8 in the path and went from 7 > 8
and 8 > 9.
So I'd make a copy of the naked 9 \Plug-ins directory, then add the
contents of the 7 directory and see what happens. Because a number of
years have ela
Sure.
Turn "Generate Hyperlinks" ON when you create or update the list of references.
Art Campbell
art.campb...@gmail.com
"... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52
Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson
Because this list is often on auto-pilot with the owner not especially
active, I'd like to put forward the idea:
When vendors step forward with a recommendation for a plug-in,
auxiliary program, post processor, or other FM tool that solves a
problem, that they mention their association with the pr
Classification: Serco Public
I have FM9 + XP SP3.
When importing Visio stuff I've found the best solution for me is to
export the Visio drawings as SVG for import to FM. Gives me a good
result. OLE's a nice idea, but can be a liability.
YMMV.
Cynthia Milton - 0773 889 5991
Technical D
Hello all,
I am not an advanced user of FM, so your answers deserve a WOW!
Thanks to Art, Jerilynne, David and Michael.
I tried to generate a List of References. It works.
Is it possible to make each item of the list a Xreference pointing to the
image file and/or to have the page number?
Anto
Hi,
do you know 'TOOLBOX for FrameMaker'? NO?
There are some features are great for imported images:
+ you can save copied images in their original format like eps, jpg, ...
+ you can find all referenced images with book transfer in a report
+ you can copy all files (images, ...) with a book to an
Hi Anton,
Create a List of References for imported graphics. In FM9 with the book file
open, choose Add > List of > References and then choose to include Imported
Graphics in the LOR. Should give you what you're looking for.
HTH,
Mike
> From: anton at xlated.com
> To: framers at lists.frameus
TOOLBOX for FrameMaker a collection of plug-ins are available for every
FrameMaker release since FM5
and every release is still available (www.toolboxforme.com).
Important:
Hypothetical you could put every plug-in for FM 5 > 6 > 7 > 8 > 9, but
not truly.
1. Adobe had changed the FDK for every rele
You should be able to add a list of references that shows the files to
your book, assuming you imported the graphics by reference.
Rather than checking the fit in frames manually, I would use a
FrameScript Rick Quatro has one that does this, and other
FrameScripters should be able to write one
Anton,
One possible choice would be Bruce Foster's Archive plugin.
Archive actually creates a new folder with all referenced piece-parts, which
you probably don't need, but the archive.log file is what you could immediately
put to use.
The archive log lists all referenced files, whether they be
Hi Anton,
Create a List of References for imported graphics. In FM9 with the book file
open, choose Add > List of > References and then choose to include Imported
Graphics in the LOR. Should give you what you're looking for.
HTH,
Mike
> From: an...@xlated.com
> To: framers@lists.frameusers.co
On 12/8/2010 1:20 PM, ri...@inficon.com wrote:
The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB
standard. He sent me the link:
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/ebooks_software.html
I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning cu
I need some immediate help. FrameMaker 8 preferred. 9 is ok but you will have
to save back. User manual updates based on wireframes.
Please reply if you are immediately available with your rate and UM samples.
Debbi Leipold
SimplyTechnical
Technical Writing Servi
Anton,
One possible choice would be Bruce Foster's Archive plugin.
Archive actually creates a new folder with all referenced piece-parts, which
you probably don't need, but the archive.log file is what you could immediately
put to use.
The archive log lists all referenced files, whether they be
Hello all,
I have a user guide. All images (screenshots) are in a specific folder.
Some of those images will be updated.
I need to go through all the pages to check whether those images fit
properly in the frames.
Is there a way to list which images filenames are in which files in a book
in FM7 o
Hi all... I have been out of the mainstream for quite a while -- apologies for
any inconvenience. A quick answer is, I compiled, *briefly* tested, and posted
some freeware plugins for Maker 9 on my site. (http://cudspan.net/plugins/)
Try them out, but please understand that I haven't been ab
Hi all... I have been out of the mainstream for quite a while -- apologies for
any inconvenience. A quick answer is, I compiled, *briefly* tested, and posted
some freeware plugins for Maker 9 on my site. (http://cudspan.net/plugins/)
Try them out, but please understand that I haven't been ab
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