Re: Index and Glossary

Hi Donald,It sounds like you're looking for an Alphabetical List of Markers. Check that out in the help, or see Ch 20, Creating Other Generated Files in my book. -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11P:714.798.7596 |C:714.585.2335

Re: Google Groups Invitation: Technical Communicators for U.S. Government Agency Documentation

Hi Val, thanks for the invitation.Although I was unable to use the invitation link you posted, I was able to search on the group name at groups.google.com and apply for membership directly.I figured that info would be useful for anyone else who is interested in joining the group! -MattMatt R.

Re: Setting up files for structured use

Yes, indeed it would be overkill. However, I was recommending Dave go to an install that had yet to be mucked. (a fresh install, not a reinstall)Attempting to remedy the existing mucked files could result in much wheel spinning that might make reinstalling Fm seem like a modest proposal. -MattMatt

Re: Adobe 'Creative Cloud' (again)

…and please stop taking up bandwidth about an issue that has not been announced as an issue by the TCS team! -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11P:714.798.7596 |C:714.585.2335 |m...@mattrsullivan.com@mattrsullivanLinkedInfacebookmattrsullivan.com On

Re: Custom Ruling in Multiple Table Headings using Read write rules.

Lisa, have you tried assigning a table format rather than explicitly formatting the row? -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11P:714.798.7596 |C:714.585.2335 |m...@mattrsullivan.com@mattrsullivanLinkedInfacebookmattrsullivan.com On Jul 17, 2013, at 10:09

OT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: Adobe 'Creative Cloud' (again)

Bandwidth is measured also by the number of emails one can reasonably read (and respond to) in a given length of time. I can't be the only person who is tired of reading about reactions to the CS licensing model on this FrameMaker forum… I don't know anything about Adobe's plans. Everyone's

Re: OT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: Adobe 'Creative Cloud' (again)

Thx!(and grateful for not starting a flame war on the topic!) -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11P:714.798.7596 |C:714.585.2335 |m...@mattrsullivan.com@mattrsullivanLinkedInfacebookmattrsullivan.com On Jul 18, 2013, at 1:32 PM, "Syed Zaeem Hosain

Re: OT: Discount on XSL Course

Holy cow,After discount it's only USD74!!!I'm IN! -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11P:714.798.7596 |C:714.585.2335 |m...@mattrsullivan.com@mattrsullivanLinkedInfacebookmattrsullivan.com On Jul 19, 2013, at 2:40 PM, Scott Prentice s...@leximation.com

Re: OT: Discount on XSL Course

Yep, but like so many things (CSS, HTML5, EPUB, XML, DITA, Extend/FrameScript) little doses over time can make a big difference.I sat in on an XSLT session by Dave Gash at the STC conference this spring and it helped turn on the lights in under an hour!I'm hopeful this might take me to that next

Re: ANN: Thinking about migrating to DITA? FM2DITA can help.

Ah, the MadCap approach to marketing…not sure I like it so much.Scott makes great stuff, and if you want to help him make more great stuff, by all means, check out what he's doing! -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11P:714.798.7596 |C:714.585.2335

Re: Unwanted hairlines around graphics in pdfs created by FM11

Robert, have you tried the Save as PDF route, with the Adobe PDF print driver selected? Same result? -Matt Matt R. Sullivan co-author Publishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11 On 2013-Jul-22 1:12 PM, Robert CH Shell wrote: Dear Framers: I am stuck once more. I am printing a

Re: Unwanted hairlines around graphics in pdfs created by FM11 (some progress)

Eek, what a headache.Now you know why I maintained the jpegisbad.com website a few years ago…The $8/year I paid for the domain was well-worth the therapy it provided! -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11P:714.798.7596 |C:714.585.2335

Re: A Pantone colour definition question

David, define your color as Pantone 390C, specify spot color, and use the CMYK representation as the definition. Arnis may jump in to explain when Windows stopped bolloxing the colors, but with Win7, you should have no problems with the file. Doing a Save as PDF, using the Adobe PDF print

Re: Links in Robohelp

This might clarify things a bit… http://framemaker.mattrsullivan.com/2010/02/11/pdf-links-in-robohelp-from-frame/ From 2010, but info should be the same. -Matt On Aug 2, 2013, at 9:55 AM, Rick Quatro r...@rickquatro.com wrote: I want to create some links to PDFs in my RoboHelp output. I

Re: Windows 7 + FrameMaker 11 = BOOM!

I run FrameMaker so much, and crash Fm11 so infrequently, it's pretty fair to say it never crashes. The few times I see a crash it is the result of :a specific file which will not open (either a problematic graphic, or a "corrupted" .fm file)a missing resource (font, graphic, unresolved xref)

Re: mac and Tech Comm Suite

4 years and counting…going back to a Win only machine is really not even a consideration.I'm nearly due for another laptop. With video becoming more common, I find my MacBook Air mid-2011 edition needs more graphics power (producing video from Adobe Presenter slows it to a crawl, mostly due to

Re: Proof reading the Adobe FrameMaker 11 'documentation'?

The Fm11 Reviewer's Guide has a short blurb about Hunspell. Here's a link to the full PDF (about 60Mb)http://bit.ly/1cKH2pTEnhanced dictionary supportAcknowledging the global usage of FrameMaker, and the increasing need forlocalization, FrameMaker 11 has added to our Proximity dictionary support

Re: problems creating pdf files from FM11

Hi Ken, since you asked…If you're using your Fm source to create EPUB, spaces and assorted odd characters in files, directories, graphics and (spot) cross-reference markers will prevent the EPUB from validating.I'm now in the habit of using only alphanumeric names for files, directories, and

Re: need to collaborate with a Word guru

Hi Carol, perhaps you'd be well-advised to break up the two functions and parcel the work out separately.I've created many effective Word templates that work properly when imported into FrameMaker…it's really more of a function of the style names than the physical attributes of the Word DOT.Once

Re: need to collaborate with a Word guru

Fair enough!!As you saw, it was enough to keep me out if it for a while!Massively technical Word numbering…EEEKGlad to hear you found some resources, when I saw your reply, I thought you were still looking for a solution. -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals: Unstructured

Re: Save DitaMap as Book with FM components fails (1 pdf)

Hi Klaus,See the recording of my DITA to PDF webinar I did for Adobe recently. You can find the recording athttp://adobe.ly/15QxArz.You can skip to the 23:25 mark in the recording to listen to the part of the presentation related saving as Fm, and related to the ditafm-output.ini. -MattMatt R.

Re: Inserting inline graphics

I had to do that approximately eleventh-six hundred times in writing the Fm11 book!I set my cursor in the text, between ()'s, and hit paste. Then I used Alt+(down arrow) to wrangle it into position. I don't know that you'll find a faster solution than that... -MattMatt R.

Re: Inserting inline graphics

If only I knew somebody… ;)I don't know how much time the scripting would have saved though. After the effort to script it, I'd still have to id the graphic, and choose the appropriate offset.Really, in this case I never felt like it was slowing me down. By choosing from my button matrix, I only

Re: Inserting inline graphics

, Matt Sullivan wrote: I had to do that approximately eleventh-six hundred times in writing the Fm11 book! I set my cursor in the text, between ()'s, and hit paste. Then I used Alt+(down arrow) to wrangle it into position. I don't

Re: Engineers as authors

Training engineers in tech comm tools is usually about as effective as training tech comms in the software tools the engineers use--that is, it's not generally effective.I recommend the engineers use whatever tool they're most comfortable with (Word) and you provide a template and train them in

Re: Structured FrameMaker 11 Error Console

Hi Brenda,Either your XML doesn't conform to your internally automated process, or you don't have a working Structured Application for your XML model.As Rick said, the line numbers referring to the XML file will give an indication of what's gone awry. At that point, you need to either modify the

Re: Structured FrameMaker 11 Error Console

If you open the XML file in a text editor, what's the content model specified at the top of the XML file? Alternately, you can open the XML in Fm8 and use the Set Structured Application File command to see what structapp needs to be added to the Fm11 structapps file.That application needs to be

Re: Shortcut keys for rotate clockwise/counter-clockwise

I often use the Windows Alt+key shortcuts…Alt+o,u,r will rotate clockwiseAlt+o,u,p will rotate counterclockwiseI keep a list of recently used mnemonics like this on a post-it on my screen until they're committed to memory. I like the Esc key shortcuts as well, but find them more difficult to

Re: Save as HTML in FrameMaker 11

As far as I can tell, the Save as HTML function in Fm 11 is the same that you see in Fm9.The improvements are in the connection to RoboHelp, and that's been better than Save as HTML since it first appeared in Fm8. For straight HTML output, many use MIF2GO. For my outputs (help systems with

Re: questions re Structured FM7.2 to FM11

Hi Cheryl,You'll need to validate your EDD (shouldn't be too tough) and recreate a StructApp for Fm11 based upon what you had for Fm7.Again, shouldn't be too tough to recreate your environment. Fm11 includes a StructApp designer, and other details for the improvements to Fm11 (about 50% of the

Re: questions re Structured FM7.2 to FM11

It sounds like you're changing structure models (some XML model before, and now to DITA)If that's the case, you'll need to convert the current content to DITA, likely using XSLT, and likely using Scott P, Rick Q, or another expert. -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals:

Re: questions re Structured FM7.2 to FM11

Tino's instructions are wonderful, but I wanted to clarify one portion…In your structapps.fm, you define the file paths for all necessary files. All files except the DTD itself are genuine FrameMaker files.First, you should make sure that the structapps.fm is of the newest version. Create a new

Re: batch import formats

I solve the dilemma you're facing using what I call a template-based workflow.Realistically, the formats of your docs don't have to be updated until the next time you edit or output content.When you begin a revision cycle on a book, import formats across all child Frame docs. (it's easy to do this

Re: InDesign to FrameMaker 9.0 for Windows 7

Converting ID for use in Fm is more about strategy than menu options, so you're correct in thinking there's no effective way to directly open or import ID files to Fm.Handling of graphics and connected/disconnected text flows are among the obvious problems. -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing

Re: Character Tag As Is setting--isn't

Sorry David, but it's your workflow that's tripping you up.I'm sure there are other methods, but here's how I've consistently and confidently defined/updated character tags for many years:Click outside the text flowOpen the Character DesignerChoose your tag from the drop down menuDefine properties

Re: 3dxml and Framemaker9

Jo, have the SolidWorks file output as U3D and then sit back and enjoy!Seehttp://mattrsullivan.com/2013/10/recordings/(the DITA to PDF recording in particular, the 3D section is only 5-10 minutes)andhttp://mattrsullivan.com/2013/10/fm11rg/for details and examples. -MattMatt R.

Re: Is my beloved tool withering on the vine?

Standardization inevitably leads to structured authoring, DITA or another model.Structure improves content management, accessibility, localization, and consistency of content.Once you're doing structured authoring, you can use any structured authoring tool you like. Or use multiple tools, if you

Re: Character Tag As Is setting--isn't

Hi David,I agree with your thoughts on the subject, but I believe the engineers would call this "as designed"…I know it could be better, but given that the Character Designer hasn't changed since, well, ever.As such, I'm betting it's not at the top of the To-Do list for the engineers. -MattMatt R.

Re: Looking for Book/Training on ExtendScript for FrameMaker

Rick Quatro wrote the ExtendScript chapter for my book, and also trains on ExtendScript. He's also a great resource for paid development of FrameScript and ExtendScript. -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11P:714.798.7596 |C:714.585.2335

Re: Frame 11 (UNstructured Features)

You'll find a link to a dozen or so reviews, including mine, Bernard's, and others at: http://blogs.adobe.com/techcomm/2012/08/consolidated-list-of-framemaker-11-reviews.html On Dec 6, 2013, at 11:16 AM, Craig, Alison alison.cr...@ultrasonix.com wrote: Sometime last year when Frame 11 came

Weird autonumbering problem with Framemaker

olders for all sections and figures. The same holds true for your Sections (s:) series and your Figures (f:) series. They all will only need building blocks for the related sections within the series. It's a double bonus...less errors and less confusion! -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training

set Aframe propertys (on import XML)

Yes Wim, you can set properties on import. See your FM Structured Dev Guide for details on the Read/Write Rules options for your Structured Application -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-6840 Cell & text 714 585-2335 SMS message 714585

Weird autonumbering problem with Framemaker

I second Lin's solution! I usually keep my autonumbering documentation on a table on a reference page. This allows me to have access to it when using the file, rather than remembering the last place I left the .xls file! -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com

csv files in FM 8

If by csv you mean Comma Separated Values, you should be prompted to convert to a table when using the File > Import > File command. Set the # of columns and other options and you are done. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-684

Cross-ref formats

the minimum, mapping to appropriate formats for various outputs (read as "on import to RoboHelp") I limit my formatting to 95% of what I want to keep my doc's under control, rather than jumping thru the endless hoops needed to achieve 100% of what others perceive as "perfect"

Frame Maker 9 and some questions about its indexing andpage limits

to 1 screen? My nVidia driver allows me to send all my open windows to a specific monitor. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsull

Text wrap in FrameMaker

One difference between FM and ID is that FM will only wrap around one side of a column. That means if you want text on both sides of a graphic, you must be using a multicolumn layout -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell

Switching to RoboHelp for large-scale Frame-to-HTML Help Project

rojects out the door, and have enjoyed the process. Now I'm off to pay my maintenance contract (expiring in 2 weeks...), and to prep for a TCS integration consult. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 58

TCS2 Distiller license problem

Point prior to your installation of the Adobe software mentioned above, and install from there. ***Nuclear Blast Method*** Use the initial Restore Point, or the Disk Image that likely came with your computer to start anew. & -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining

/Adobe h List)

Many thanks to Rick Stone, a pal of mine and frequent HATT/Adobe User Forum contributor for the short version of Mike's list (the same one I've used for quite a while: Adobe Wish List http://adobe.com/go/wish Same location/infinitely easier to pass along to others! -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX

Frame 9 Bug/Adobe Wish List

Wow, apologies for the subject of my last post. I blame it on either a 5:30 posting time, Outlook, Windows, or all of the above! -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Matt Sullivan Sent: Tuesday

Is there a FrameMaker utility to "Save As" books from FM 8 to FM 7?

Sorry...I read too quickly. The Shift command changes the "Open" to "Open All", "Save" to "Save All" or "Save All in Book" and "Close" to "Close All" or "Close All in Book". Have you saved the book as MIF, then re-ope

Autoinsert two siblings under a parent

inish" -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-6840 Cell 714 585-2335 skype: mattatroundpeg LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/grafixtraining facebook| plaxo Click to tell me the social media sites you belong to -Original Message- Fro

Help: Hypertext command "popup menu"

Hi Stephen, Have you isolated the individual markers with separate paragraphs or with character tags? If you have multiple markers within the same para, FM (IIRC) only recognizes the first. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training & Consulting office 714 960-6840 cell 714 585-

Help: Hypertext command "popup menu"

So they are separate para's, not just separate lines? I'd be happy to take a peek if you can send an example my way. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training & Consulting office 714 960-6840 cell 714 585-2335 -Original Message- From: Stephen O'Brien [mailto:sobr...@innovmetric

Importing a Word Doc into Frame v9.0

. If that's not something you plan on doing for her, I've helped lots of companies (large & small) with that as well. I can do it remotely, and bill in as little as 1/4 hour increments. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-6840 Cell & text

Topic changes heading levels

in the EDD could adjust on the fly when structure is conditionalized If using structured Frame is not an option, you might explore having a QuickStart template and a Full Manual Template that make the headings appear correct without actually changing the para tags. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training

transparent background graphics

Hi Shlomo, Are you saying that FrameMaker will have problems producing print and PDF with a .psd that contains transparency? -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-6840 Cell & text 714 585-2335 SMS message 7145852335 at vtext.com s

transparent background graphics

But FM will place a .psd... A clipping mask will create a smooth, but hard edge. Is anyone having problems with .psd's containing layer masks or vector masks (resulting in a soft edge)or other layer transparency? -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com

Print Book-PDF Setup Drops Bookmarks

ever need the link again, it's also on the Resources page (on the FrameMaker course page) at roundpeg.com -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-6840 Cell & text 714 585-2335 SMS message 7145852335 at vtext.com skype: mattatroundpeg

Creating an FM9 Style to Apply Forced Page Breaks

ng for job postings here... -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-6840 Cell & text 714 585-2335 SMS message 7145852335 at vtext.com skype: mattatroundpeg LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/grafixtraining facebook| plaxo Click to tell me th

FM 8 no longer generating PDFs with bookmarks for theAcrobatBookmarks pane

n they get on this and other lists. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-6840 Cell 714 585-2335 skype: mattatroundpeg LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/grafixtraining facebook| plaxo Click to tell me the social media sites you belong to ---

FM 8 no longer generating PDFs with bookmarks fortheAcrobatBookmarks pane

Always a slow process, but as a member of the last 2 beta teams, and familiar with the engineers, I know that form submission is one of the easiest ways to make sure an issue is considered. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-6840 Cell 714

Dual page numbering

I score it this way: Richard: 1 point each for 3 consistent and logic observations John: 3 points for snapping us back into reality What's the applicable quote here? Something like: "The reasonable man adjusts to reality, the unreasonable man demands that reality adjust to him. All progress

Linking Master Pages to A Pgf Tag in an Anchored Frame

pick up the master page assignment. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-6840 Cell 714 585-2335 skype: mattatroundpeg LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/grafixtraining facebook| plaxo Click to tell me the social media sites you b

Linking Master Pages to A Pgf Tag in an Anchored Frame

It sounds like a 1-cell table with title would solve your need to float, if the Title were the trigger in your mapping table. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at roundpeg.com www.roundpeg.com Office 714 960-6840 Cell 714 585-2335 skype: mattatroundpeg LinkedIn: http

Frame 9 crashes printing book file to AdobePDF

Hi Martin, have you tried "Save as PDF"? -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsullivan linkedin facebook -Original Message-

Has anyone successfully converted a FM 9.0 Book to RoboHelp 8 . . .

you need to be as well -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsullivan linkedin facebook -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.fr

Any advantage to upgrade-FM7.2 to FM9?

IIRC, FM 5.1 was released a scant few days before or after the acquisition. In fact, sample documents that still ship with FM9 (Report.fm) still say "Terramed enters 1995", which is how I remember the year of acquisition. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtr

Replace on part of a wildcards search

, but still quite current. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsullivan linkedin facebook -Original Message- From: framers-

converting RoboHTML files to Frame?

I'd recommend exporting to a Word file, then opening into FM. Cleanup will certainly be necessary, but then (if desired) you can bring the FM file into RH by reference if indeed you'll ever need to update the Help via FM again. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com

Importing MathCAD Files

you want entirely. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsullivan linkedin facebook -Original Message- From: framers-

Key combo for Keep with Next?

n each such import. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsullivan linkedin facebook -Original Message- From: framers-boun..

Maximum number of variables in FM?

Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsullivan linkedin facebook -Original Message- From: Diane Gaskill [mailto:dgcal...@earthlink.net]

Help wth hyperlinks_Please

A small addendum... The Validate will also do things like checking for the existence of the gotolink marker specified. You'll get a nastygram from Frame if you put in the gotolink prior to defining the newlink marker. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com

Running FM9 (and TCS2) on 64-bit systems

In listening to various sources discuss this, can someone clarify this issue for me? Does Frame automatically run in 32-bit mode on a Vista 64-bit system, or do you have to do setup to get it to run properly. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com

[TCS Users] FrameMaker 9 Crashing and Unusable

idn't help. Bottom line: reinstalling may be the fastest solution for you. -Matt _____ Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training 714 960-6840 714 585-2335 cell / <mailto:7145852335 at vtext.com> txt/sms skype: mattrsullivan <http://www.grafixtraining.com/> http://www.gra

Structuring documents (was RE: Adobe's New Corporate Strategies)

While there's structured framemaker, dita, and a host of third party plugins can anyone really say its a simple, painless, and quick process to transition from unstructured framemaker to either structured or dita? Sincerely, Joseph Lorenzini ___ Hi

Structuring documents (was RE: Adobe's New Corporate Strategies)

: -Knowledge of one's DTD or schema -No more than 2 hours of hands-on education -Docs that adhere to a stylesheet -A day or two to analyse how one's linear paragraph docs map into the content model (DTD or schema) provided -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training 714 960

Structuring documents (was RE: Adobe's New Corporate Strategies)

effeciently and economically help with that transition. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training 714 960-6840 714 585-2335 cell /txt/sms skype: mattrsullivan http://www.grafixtraining.com http://blogs.roundpeg.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrsullivan http://twitter.com

Graphic Bullets

Yes, go with Richard's suggestion...convert to a custom font & access that font by selecting a character format in the autonumbering properties -Matt ____ Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training 714 960-6840 714 585-2335 cell /txt/sms skype: mattrsullivan

Epic Arbortext to Adobe FrameMaker

to leverage company resources who understand the process, or engage someone familiar with it to speed up development time. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twi

Epic Arbortext to Adobe FrameMaker

My understanding is that the Schema needs to be converted to a DTD, then handled from there. Carole, are you aware of a different approach? -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message s

Epic Arbortext to Adobe FrameMaker

are for institutional reasons and are not required aspects of AT and FM compatibility. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training matt at grafixtraining.com www.grafixtraining.com office 714 960-6840 cell & txt 714 585-2335 sms message skype: mattrsullivan twitter: mattrsullivan linkedin facebook -Orig

OFF-Topic: ripped paper image

For those with RoboHelp or the TCS, I believe the included RoboScreenCapture has that feature as well. -Matt Matt Sullivan 714 585-2335 cell /txt/sms 714 960-6840 office skype: mattrsullivan mattrsullivan.wordpress.com linkedin.com/in/mattrsullivan

[TCS Users] Way to save FrameMaker Conversion Settings?

or if you have any suggestions! -Matt Matt Sullivan 714 585-2335 cell /txt/sms 714 960-6840 office skype: mattrsullivan mattrsullivan.wordpress.com linkedin.com/in/mattrsullivan twitter.com/mattrsullivan -Original Message- From: tcs-users

Cross-reference formatting, Part 2

remove character formatting (like ) from the xref format, does it hold the formatting from the variable? -Matt Matt Sullivan 714 585-2335 cell /txt/sms 714 960-6840 office skype: mattrsullivan mattrsullivan.wordpress.com linkedin.com/in/mattrsullivan twitt

find all xrefs for an ID in FrameMaker?

I don't believe you have that functionality in FM9, but it's a great idea... Take 2 minutes & post it at adobe.com/go/wish to get the engineers thinking about it for future releases...the more folks that post, the more likely you'll see it in the next release. -Matt Matt Sullivan dire

[Webinar] Free intro webinars for FM9 & TCS2 products

. Please feel free to pass this along to anyone who might be looking to get started in using these applications. Thanks! -Matt _ Matt Sullivan director of training roundpeg, inc. <callto:+1888.266.0313> 888.266.0313 x.1009 <callto:+1714%20585-2335> 714 585-2335 ce

Odd Numbering Scenario

a <$chapnum> and then control both the incrementing and the formatting of that system variable via the Numbering properties. (Easiest to right click on one or more selected chapters in a book file & choose numbering. -Matt ____ Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training 714 960-

eBooks

(OpenSource) to convert into an ePub format. -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training 714 960-6840 714 585-2335 cell /txt/sms skype: mattrsullivan http://www.grafixtraining.com http://blogs.roundpeg.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrsullivan http://twitter.com

Question about flow and background text frames

ock. -Matt ____ Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training 714 960-6840 714 585-2335 cell /txt/sms skype: mattrsullivan http://www.grafixtraining.com http://blogs.roundpeg.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrsullivan http://twitter.com/mattrsullivan http://twitter.com/roundpeginc -Original Messa

Structured Frame saving XML

Structured App (R/W Rules, DTD & EDD) to tighten up the export to XML? After that, possibly an FDK fix, or script(s) to normalize the file with your specific XML requirements? -Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training, Inc. An Adobe Authorized Training Center www.grafixtraining.com 888 882-

ANN: FrameMaker class in Orange County 3/19-3/22

GRAFIX will be holding our standard 2-day Basic and 2-day Adv Frame class in the Costa Mesa office (7 miles from John Wayne airport) We still have seats available, and will give a 15% discount off either or both classes if you mention this announcement. -Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training

OT: Business insurance for independent contractors

my previous business policy. If anybody needs direct advice, I "know a guy" Contact me off list if you'd like to email him. -Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training, Inc. An Adobe Authorized Training Center www.grafixtraining.com 888 882-2819 -Original Message- From: framers-bo

Frames within Frames Question

' 2pt Anchor para tag to minimize lost space at top of page I'll let everyone else debate the merits of each approach... -Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training, Inc. An Adobe Authorized Training Center www.grafixtraining.com 888 882-2819 -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+matt

Converting Robohelp to Frame (or other print output...)

I know this is a bit backward, but does anyone have experience or have any advice on converting Help formats (specifically Robohelp) into Frame for printing purposes? How well does it maintain xref's and stylesheets? -Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training, Inc. An Adobe Authorized Training

Text in SVG disappears when importing into Frame

Can you open the svg in Illustrator? If so, can you then import the native .ai? -Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training, Inc. An Adobe Authorized Training Center www.grafixtraining.com 888 882-2819 -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+matt=grafixtraining@lists.frameusers.com

change bars -- how to turn off

Try the Format/Document/Change Bars dialog & check the Clear All Change Bars option... -Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training, Inc. An Adobe Authorized Training Center www.grafixtraining.com 888 882-2819 -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+matt=grafixtrai

PDFs as graphics and graphics out of SolidWorks

Works file into Acro 3D Toolkit as U3D, you can surface map, articulate, disassemble, then capture whatever format you want (including the articulating 3D object) into FM 8. HTH... -Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training, Inc. An Adobe Authorized Training Center www.grafixtraining.com 88

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