Re: FrameMaker and InDesign

2007-04-15 Thread David Creamer
. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware, Enfocus, FileMaker Certified Apple Consultant Network member (since 1990

Re: QuarkXPress to FrameMaker

2007-04-20 Thread David Creamer
it to a lower version for you (or export the text). David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware, Enfocus, FileMaker Certified

Re: PDF TouchUp Error

2007-06-09 Thread David Creamer
on the text, and choose the Properties menu. You will see what font was used and you can change it to something similar if necessary. (Obviously, not the best thing to do, but when one is desperate...) David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified

Re: Upgrade Anger to Tech Comm Suite

2007-11-07 Thread David Creamer
in the Suite is slightly modified, technically your version is a previous version). That way, you are only out $300. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware

Re: Quark versus FrameMaker

2007-11-30 Thread David Creamer
about the three programs. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert in FrameMaker and InDesign Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) ___ You are currently subscribed

Re: Quark versus FrameMaker

2007-11-30 Thread David Creamer
is useful, but not the same way as Frame/ID variables. Text content is for an entire Item (a.k.a. Frame or Object), not for in-line text. If XML, the same general process can also work with Frame and InDesign. Can you clarify your usage of Quark Tags as variables? David Creamer I.D.E.A.S

Re: Quark versus FrameMaker

2007-11-30 Thread David Creamer
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Re: Quark versus FrameMaker

2007-11-30 Thread David Creamer
frame/object, the type would not flow the same as it does in Frame. (ID flows top-to-bottom, left-to-right; Frame will split the flow above-and-below the straddled element.) David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995

Re: FrameMaker XML inDesign XML imports

2007-11-30 Thread David Creamer
link to your database.) David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware, Enfocus, FileMaker Certified ___ You

RE: Quark versus FrameMaker

2007-12-01 Thread David Creamer
, Quark cannot sync master pages, while Frame and IDCS3 can. There are a number of other document-specific features that I use in FrameMaker that Quark just doesn't do, or doesn't do as well. True enough. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified

Re: Problems importing Illustrator files

2007-12-07 Thread David Creamer
into an EPS internally. Plus, it is easier to manage in AI. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware, Enfocus, FileMaker Certified

Re: Working with Images

2008-02-02 Thread David Creamer
So a question is what format, JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF saves the cleanest picture? Personally, I would not use JPEG as it tends to artifact round the type, making the image harder to read. PNG or TIFF would be my first choices, GIF as a third choice depending on the required color depth. David

Re: Working with Images

2008-02-03 Thread David Creamer
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RE: Working with Images

2008-02-05 Thread David Creamer
bicubic interpolations and using nearest neighbor. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware, Enfocus, FileMaker Certified

RE: Working with Images

2008-02-05 Thread David Creamer
. Flame away... I try not to flame or rant as I think it dilutes the message and reflects poorly on the messenger David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware

Re: Working with Images

2008-02-05 Thread David Creamer
pixels is 1280 pixels regardless of how big the pixels are by way of monitor size. This was going back to my statement that Screen size (20) is meaningless, only the monitor resolution counts. (Just to be sure, I am NOT talking about true monitor pixels, meaning down to RGB elements.) David Creamer

RE: Working with Images

2008-02-07 Thread David Creamer
layouts, not for individual dialog boxes. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware, Enfocus, FileMaker Certified

Re: Acrobat Options...

2008-03-28 Thread David Creamer
scaling to None. (I don't remember if 7 has this feature.) David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Enfocus, Markzware, FileMaker Certified

Re: Acrobat Options...

2008-03-28 Thread David Creamer
choosing any one of a number of printing options within Acrobat which may scale the page at print time. I did not mean to imply that the None setting was locked in--just that it can be pre-set. As Dov stated, it can be changed by the user, but most don't notice it, let alone change it. David Creamer

Re: FM Classes in Southern California?

2008-04-05 Thread David Creamer
Hi Framers, Happy Friday! Is anyone aware of any FM classes in the L.A./Southern California area? There are a number of Adobe Authorized trainers in that area according to the Adobe website. Here is the link: http://partners.adobe.com/public/partnerfinder/tp/show_find.do David Creamer

Re: Framemaker and Vista

2008-06-24 Thread David Creamer
Does Framemaker run on Windows Vista via Parallels? Intel iMac running 10.5.3. Yes--I have 7.2 and 8 installed. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Enfocus

RE: A Hero, not a criminal

2008-08-23 Thread David Creamer
Boone carved D. Boone kilt a bar and fix that one up too. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Enfocus, Markzware, FileMaker Certified

RE: EXTENSIS USERS?

2008-11-14 Thread David Creamer
activate required fonts manually in Suitcase. Older programs may require a restart before they will see the fonts; newer programs should recognize the new fonts after a second or two. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert

RE: EXTENSIS USERS?

2008-11-15 Thread David Creamer
activate. Not the same as per-document auto-activation, but it may help. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Enfocus, Markzware, FileMaker Certified

Re-installing FM 8 onto a new drive ...

2008-12-11 Thread David Creamer
as you are not calling every week, they generally trust the user. By the way, either a FM update or a Parallels update removed the problem from happening again. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer for Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

Re: Re-installing FM 8 onto a new drive ...

2008-12-11 Thread David Creamer
if it was a Frame upgrade (8 to 8.01 for example) or a Parallels (3 to 3.188 for example) that stopped the dual activation--but I can switch between them now without issue. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer for Photoshop, Illustrator

Re: Frame vs InDesign vs. alternatives??

2009-05-18 Thread David Creamer
RAM, they should be fine. If I didn't address any specific issue, please let me know. David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer for Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, InCopy, FrameMaker, Dreamweaver, Premiere, GoLive, and PageMaker

Re: Frame vs. InDesign vs. alternatives??

2009-05-18 Thread David Creamer
settings to butt the tables together. David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer for Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, InCopy, FrameMaker, Dreamweaver, Premiere, GoLive, and PageMaker Authorized Quark Training Provider Enfocus PitStop

RE: FM 9 vs. InDesign

2009-10-22 Thread David Creamer
is needed (such as typographic quality or column-spanning heads). Another thing to look at is the equipment one has; typically InDesign requires more computing power and RAM to run smoothly compared to FrameMaker. David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe

Re: Grayscale Images are RGB

2010-01-30 Thread David Creamer
, and Quark 8.1: http://www.ideastraining.com/PDFs/SelectingDTPprogram_v2.pdf David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer for Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, InCopy, FrameMaker, Dreamweaver, Premiere, GoLive, and PageMaker Authorized Quark

OT: Is there software for burning cross-platform CDs from PC?

2010-02-05 Thread David Creamer
Does anyone know if there is software for burning cross-platform CDs from PCs rather than Macs? I use MacDrive from MediaFour. Very useful for Boot Camp users too. David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer for Photoshop, Illustrator

Re: Best online source for Adobe Technical Communication Suite Training

2010-04-21 Thread David Creamer
, but the basic concepts are there. I cannot vouch for the quality. David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer for Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, InCopy, FrameMaker, Dreamweaver, Premiere, GoLive, and PageMaker Authorized Quark Training Provider

Re: Change Tracking in FM 7.1 for doc review?

2010-06-05 Thread David Creamer
know if they still sell it, but you could ask. If I recall, it cost about two hundred dollars--about the same as the upgrade to Frame 8 at the time, which had track changes as one of the new features. David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer

RE: ARE: Framemaker 9 vs Microsoft Word

2010-06-08 Thread David Creamer
-and-paste. Unfortunately, Word does not make it as easy to link/reference the graphic as other programs do. David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer for Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, InCopy, FrameMaker, Dreamweaver, Premiere, GoLive

Re: Extracting embedded graphics from Word

2010-07-01 Thread David Creamer
folder. (This works for PowerPoint 2007 too.) I have not tried taking a Word 2003 file and saving it as 2007 to process this way, so I don't know if it will work or not. David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer for Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

ANN: FrameMaker class in Phoenix, AZ

2010-10-15 Thread David Creamer
permitting: working with multi-media formats About the instructor: David Creamer of IDEAS Training Consultation Over 30 years Publishing, 16 years Web, and 12 years Video experience Authorized FrameMaker Trainer/Consultant since 1992 Adobe Certified Trainer and Expert (since 1995) Adobe

ANN: FrameMaker class in Phoenix, AZ

2010-11-08 Thread David Creamer
and Illustrator Time permitting: working with multi-media formats About the instructor: David Creamer of IDEAS Training Consultation Over 30 years Publishing, 16 years Web, and 12 years Video experience Authorized FrameMaker Trainer/Consultant since 1992 Adobe Certified Trainer and Expert (since 1995

Re: Best Adobe tool for creating context-based help?

2010-11-15 Thread David Creamer
Have you looked at the Technical Communications Suite, with the Frame and RoboHelp connections? David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer for Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, InCopy, FrameMaker, Dreamweaver, Premiere, Captivate

RE: Auto-Numbering Problem

2010-12-21 Thread David Creamer
://www.ideastraining.com/PDFs/FrameNumberExamples.zip David Creamer of IDEAS Training Consultation http://www.IDEAStraining.com Over 20 years Publishing, 16 years Web, and 12 years Video experience Adobe Certified Trainer and Expert (since 1995) Adobe Certified Master; Print Web Specialist

[ANN] Upcoming FrameMaker Classes

2011-02-20 Thread David Creamer
discounts available. Flat-rate, on-site or on-line training available too. Please email for more info. David Creamer IDEAS Training Consultation DCreamer @ IDEAStraining.com http://www.IDEAStraining.com http://www.IDEAStraining.com/ Results-Oriented Training Consulting for Print Web since 1990 Over 30

ANN: Captivate Class in San Diego on Apr. 28-29

2011-04-16 Thread David Creamer
Adobe Captivate is part of the Technical Communications Suite. If you are interested in learning this software to make more interactive presentations as stand-alone files or as part of FrameMaker, please contact me at dcreamer @ ideastraining .com (without spaces) for more information. David

Will FrameMaker 8 and Acrobat Pro 8.2 run on Windows 7?

2011-08-06 Thread David Creamer
I'm running Frame 8, 9, and 10 on Windows 7 64-bit. I am running Acrobat 9 and X on the same system, but I can't speak for version 8. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995

Re: installing PDF printer driver

2011-10-24 Thread David Creamer
the Help menu. It is for situations where the print driver was deleted. If that doesn't work, reinstall. If that doesn't work, uninstall and then reinstall.* *If you have older versions of Acrobat or Reader installed, uninstall all (deactivate if necessary) and reinstall. David Creamer IDEAS Training

RE: Re: FM 8 to ePub?

2011-11-05 Thread David Creamer
import options when placing the RTF file, you can include graphics. By the way, InDesign 5.5 is a must-have upgrade for ePubs. David Creamer IDEAS Training Can anyone point me to a good reference on the path from Frame 8.0 to ePub? I work for a small publisher, and about half of our (print) books

RE: FM 8 to ePub?

2011-11-06 Thread David Creamer
What is the cost of ePublisher? (It's not listed on the site.) The OP was looking for a low-cost solution. David Creamer IDEAS Training I would take WebWorks ePublisher: www.webworks.com http://www.webworks.com It works with FM 7, 8, 9, 10 with Word and DITA. After this conversion, we won't

RE: FM 8 to ePub?

2011-11-06 Thread David Creamer
with the USER option to upgrade or not. David Creamer IDEAS Training David, Ben quoted a price in this post: http://lists.frameusers.com/pipermail/framers/2011-November/024296.html As an ePublisher user, I have to agree that the time it saves makes it worth the cost overall

RE: FM 8 to ePub?

2011-11-07 Thread David Creamer
the functionally. I should have mentioned the excellent Mif2Go. A must have utility. Another option for converting Frame files to InDesign is DTPtool's Mif Filter for InDesign. David Creamer IDEAS Training BTW, many of our customers have used the Word RTF output to get to InDesign. You

RE: EPublishing with FrameMaker

2011-11-28 Thread David Creamer
Frank, I noticed that Calibre is required. What exactly is your software doing? For example, on could convert the Frame file to HTML and use Calibre (granted, the results are very basic). Could you provide more details? David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe

RE: Removing extraneous color channel information

2011-12-14 Thread David Creamer
Where did you create the drop shadows? In AI? What format did you save the AI files as? What were your PDF settings? What version of Acrobat Pro do you have? (I noticed you are using Distiller 6--is your Acrobat the same version?) David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe

RE: Removing extraneous color channel information

2011-12-15 Thread David Creamer
and Acrobat. If you want to say strictly Mac, consider using InDesign (and still upgrade Acrobat). David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988 -Original

RE: Removing extraneous color channel information

2011-12-15 Thread David Creamer
I still have the old Mac version of Frame, but I don't even have a Mac that can run it! g I can convert the PDF for you. I will send you a link off-line for Minus.com. They allow very large file uploads for free. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized

RE: Enabling a PDF for comments from FrameMaker Settings

2012-01-07 Thread David Creamer
Reader Extensions is your only other option for automation. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988 ___ You

RE: Acrobat Question

2012-01-24 Thread David Creamer
should open up with the PDF) Attach the file as a comment Combine files in PDF Portfolio David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988

Ventura encoded text files

2012-04-23 Thread David Creamer
of Frame has a Ventura import feature, but I don't know if it will work with these files. Is there any way to work with these files? Third-party program suggestions are welcome too. My only other thought is some GREP Find/Change work. Thank you in advance, David Creamer IDEAS Training

Re: Ventura encoded text files

2012-04-24 Thread David Creamer
Thank you, everyone for your on- and off-list responses. Dave Creamer IDEAS Training ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to

RE: Transitioning FrameMaker from Mac to Windows: fonts

2012-06-23 Thread David Creamer
I prefer Parallels, but you should check out both. What fonts do you currently use in Frame for Mac? You might have no choice but to purchase a new set of fonts. I agree--be careful with TransType Pro--a great program, but triple-check the font license. Dave Creamer IDEAS Training

Re: Advanced FrameMaker online Training

2012-07-12 Thread David Creamer
Hello Trischa, I provide online training for all levels of FrameMaker. Please contact me for additional info. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Offering training for Acrobat, InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop

RE: Minor typos and the QA guy/scrummaster

2012-07-18 Thread David Creamer
. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988 ** My QA guy has a problem with chasing minor typos in our docs: it takes longer to document the typo than

RE: Frame-10 (AdoTecCom-3.5) Structured Applicaton help

2012-08-03 Thread David Creamer
and Ventura 10 running under XP-Mode. I find this more stable than the run in compatibility mode option. David Creamer IDEAS Training ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers

RE: seeking an ace in the San Diego area

2012-08-31 Thread David Creamer
I live in San Diego County. (FYI: The next closest ACI/ACE is in Orange County, not San Diego. Done.) David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Authorized FrameMaker Consultant since 1991 David Creamer . I

RE: Frame vs Word - the decision

2012-09-22 Thread David Creamer
some benefits too, of course, including the fact that almost everyone has it, saving money. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988 .Unless

RE: More bad news on TCS4: no longer includes Photoshop

2012-09-26 Thread David Creamer
for the cost savings, but dislike them for the get it out the door even if it's not ready approach. New Frame versions always take a while to pick up steam. Many government agencies are still using Frame 7. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor

Re: Frame vs. Quicksilver - Please help me save Frame

2006-01-19 Thread David Creamer
. Just from a cost viewpoint (per seat, training, etc.), why not ask the Interleaf users to justify *their* position? David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified (since 1995) for ALL Print and Web Publishing-related software Authorized Quark

Re: FrameMaker on Mac

2006-04-07 Thread David Creamer
forward to slimming down to one computer when traveling, but I'm waiting for the larger screen portables. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified (since 1995) for ALL Print and Web Publishing-related software Authorized Quark Provider

Re: Maybe OT: Frame XML InDesign

2006-04-22 Thread David Creamer
this? Another option, if the Frame docs are not structured to begin with, is to contact DTPtools.com and as to check out the MIF Filter plug-in. The InDesign version is in beta right now, but I'm sure they would love to have it tested. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http

Re: Release Date for FrameMaker 8

2006-05-16 Thread David Creamer
of the last few versions (7.0-to-7.1 and 7.1-to-7.2). I would like to see a discounted upgrade when only moving one notch up. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified (since 1995) for ALL Print and Web Publishing-related software

Re: CMYK problems

2006-05-17 Thread David Creamer
. Go to the ToolsPrint ProductionConvert Colors menu. Set the Action menu to Convert. Set the Destination Space Profile to your color space (try SWOP Coated). Select Preserve Black Objects (this should keep RGB black as 100% K). Click OK. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http

Re: Acrobat and Flash (was: Release Date for ...)

2006-05-18 Thread David Creamer
://www.microtype.com/showcase/MultiMedia_Acro6.pdf (96K) with a link to a tutorial (web-based SWF) at the bottom-right corner of page 1. Yes, I was referring to better integration and fixing the bugs between Acrobat 7 and Flash 8. Very annoying. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http

Re: Need Structure FrameMaker Class

2006-07-21 Thread David Creamer
to interview the trainer first. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified (since 1995) for ALL Print and Web Publishing-related software Authorized Quark Provider (since 1988) Markzware, Enfocus, FileMaker Certified Apple Consultant Network member

Re: wmf files across platforms

2006-08-10 Thread David Creamer
Illustrator does not change this default.) David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified (since 1995) for ALL Print/Web Publishing software Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware, Enfocus, FileMaker Certified Apple Consultant

[OT] RE: Importing Pricing ino Frame Document

2006-08-16 Thread David Creamer
Check out www.pectora.com. I tried to check this site out, but... ...found a good example of poor website design. Type is almost too small to read on high-res portable. All Flash with no HTML/CSS options that I could see. I think someone was too clever for their own good. David Creamer

Re: Experience Running FrameMaker on the new MacIntel

2006-09-27 Thread David Creamer
hardly know you are on a Mac. Also, there is another program called CrossOver Mac http://www.codeweavers.com/beta/cxmac/ that supposedly runs Windows programs on a Mac without needing Windows. I have not tested it and it is currently in beta--but it sounds interesting. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S

Re: FrameMaker 7.0 for Mac?

2006-10-07 Thread David Creamer
: if creating EPS files on a Mac, be sure to save with an 8-bit color TIFF preview, not the default Mac preview.) Another option is to upgrade to an Intel Mac. You can run Windows on it a number of ways, and there is a beta program that lets you run Windows software directly on the Mac. David Creamer

RE: OS 9 Applications on Tiger

2006-10-10 Thread David Creamer
Macs can run Windows apps through a variety of methods. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Apple Consultant Network member (since 1990) ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: PDF to singles

2006-10-29 Thread David Creamer
? Acrobat 6.0.5 Pro I believe in version 6, you are looking at a add-on plug-in or additional program. If you have 7 (or soon 8) Pro, it is a very simple process. If possible, it would be better to upgrade. For a 6 option, you can search PDFzone.com and PlanetPDF.com. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S

Re: PDF editing issues

2006-10-29 Thread David Creamer
on the list). Use the Touchup Text tool to delete the text. 2] Try using the Touchup Object and delete the entire text object. Be careful with this option as it might delete more than you expect. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe

Re: OT: use of terms - screen, page, and window

2006-10-29 Thread David Creamer
window, which may be set larger or smaller than the actual HTML page width. Pop-up windows would be a sub-set of this category. Navigation Tabs The pop-up/down/out menus. I would use the full term to eliminate confusion, since many browsers now use tabs to display multiple web pages. David Creamer

Re: PDF editing issues

2006-10-29 Thread David Creamer
For some strange reason, in Acrobat you can't even _delete_ text unless you have the font installed on your system. Try these two options: 1] Right-click on the type and go to Properties. Change the font to one in your system (lower down on the list). Use the Touchup

RE: TrackChanges and Multiple Undo

2006-12-13 Thread David Creamer
. (Perhaps you purchased a bundle?) Could it be that problem was with Multi-Undo and *not* Track Changes? David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988) Markzware, Enfocus

RE: Cross reference keyboard shortcut

2006-12-13 Thread David Creamer
You can also use the following key combination, which I find a little easier: ALT+s c For general menu access, I also prefer the old Windows (DOS?) Alt key shortcut over any similar Esc shortcuts. It is easier to remember and it works in virtually any program. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S

RE: Cross reference keyboard shortcut

2006-12-13 Thread David Creamer
it is 99.9% Windows users. Only one company I've run into had some Unix users mixed in. Of the Windows users, most of them are switching from Word. I (still) feel that on a single-platform, the Alt key is easier to use for Windows users. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http

Re: Purchasing Fonts-2

2007-01-20 Thread David Creamer
anything. I You can still use fonts with extended glyphs, just not access the extended glyphs. Also TrueType fonts may have extended glyph sets too, but not PostScript. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995

Re: [TAN] Asking a favor

2007-02-03 Thread David Creamer
It can also be a Color Management System. If you search Adobe for CMS, you will fine both Content and Color used. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since 1995) Authorized Quark Training Provider (since 1988

Re: RE: Oops! Look ma, no fonts!

2007-02-21 Thread David Creamer
be wrong, but I believe that Monotype Sorts is the Windows TT knock-off of Zapf Dingbats. I don't think it is installed by default, but with additional fonts during a custom install. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer Expert (since

RE: Frame's future @ Mac/UNIX

2007-03-02 Thread David Creamer
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RE: Frame's future

2007-03-07 Thread David Creamer
: Government agencies, government contractors, corporations among others. Not the clientele that Adobe wants to upset TOO much, regardless of the actual number of software packages they purchase. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http://www.IDEAStraining.com Adobe Certified Trainer

Re: Creating special bullets

2007-03-12 Thread David Creamer
characters and what they look like in Zapf Dingbats, Wingdings (1, 2, 3), and Webdings. It is under the Download Tips link on my website. If you have another symbol font you want to use, I can email you the original Excel file. David Creamer I.D.E.A.S. - Results-Oriented Training http

RE: TCS 4 as DITA out-of-the-box solution

2012-12-08 Thread David Creamer
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RE: Is FrameMaker 11 going down or is it a keeper?

2012-12-19 Thread David Creamer
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Re: Is FrameMaker 11 going down or is it a keeper?

2012-12-21 Thread David Creamer
with less resources. It is entirely possible that without Adobe, there would be no Frame community. It is far more buggy than before and the doc for it kind of sucks. At one time, FrameMaker had great documentation and the product was rock-solid. True enough. David Creamer IDEAS Training http

RE: OT: Adobe's Creative Cloud subscription

2012-12-28 Thread David Creamer
it. My plan covers two years of updates--there will surely be 4.5 and 5 versions. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988 Fellow

RE: OT: Anyone moving to InDesign

2013-02-25 Thread David Creamer
mapping. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988 * Hello Framers, I am doing some interesting work publishing data-driven documents

Re: FrameMaker-specific preflight problem: update

2013-03-13 Thread David Creamer
would work properly. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988 ___ You are currently subscribed to framers

RE: Framemaker training

2013-03-14 Thread David Creamer
in the USA). I would recommend looking at just the ACIs since the training centers have to use ACIs anyway and I doubt too many hire a full-time FrameMaker trainer. Also, ACIs can customize the class to your needs and you don't have to worry about classes getting canceled due to low head-count. David

Re: Zoom Level Settings in FM 11

2013-04-04 Thread David Creamer
out that it did not cover new features released to subscription or ASA plans. There were features I needed for Captivate, so I bought a TCS4 subscription for $69 per month. (My other software was moved to secondary computers, so it didn't go to waste.) David Creamer IDEAS Training http

RE: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

2013-05-15 Thread David Creamer
come out with an Uuber Suite Subscription with a discounted price, of course! David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail

Re: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

2013-05-16 Thread David Creamer
based. It is just the subscriptions get updates as soon as they are released and at no additional cost. I needed that for Captivate, not Frame.) David Creamer IDEAS Training Date: Wed, 15 May 2013 08:11:48 -0700 From: Robert Lauriston rob...@lauriston.com What Adobe programs do you need

OT: Adobe 'Creative Cloud' (again)

2013-07-17 Thread David Creamer
will no longer open in the CS6 version, potentially rendering it useless. Where did you get that info? If you have CS6 via a perpetual license it will still work even after canceling a Cloud subscription. Naturally, if you have CS6 via a Cloud subscription (like I do), it will stop working. David

OT: Adobe 'Creative Cloud' (again)

2013-07-17 Thread David Creamer
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RE: OT: Acrobat Joboption Files

2013-08-14 Thread David Creamer
of printing process (sheetfed coated, SWOP/magazine-type printing, newprint, etc.). I can modify them for you if you need. David Creamer IDEAS Training http://www.ideastraining.com Adobe Authorized Instructor Certified Expert since 1995 Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert

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