I wholeheartedly agree — except, sadly, I'm not semi-retired.
Alison
From: tamm...@spectrumwritingllc.com
To: "An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker, software."
Sent: Tuesday, 12 October, 2021 15:55:26
Subject: [Framers] Stefan wanted to know why so many of us Adobe users "feel
I'd
rip 'em a new one.
On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 2:37 PM A Craig wrote:
>
> We bought our new computers just before the Win 11 specs came out, and
> despite being excellent computers, they don't have the required built-in
> security "stuff" to qualify for Win
We bought our new computers just before the Win 11 specs came out, and despite
being excellent computers, they don't have the required built-in security
"stuff" to qualify for Win 11. Maybe we'll see some firmware updates to help us
along. I'd even pay a small fee for that (less than $50).
A
Given the huge compatibility problems with Win 11 and existing computers,
running Frame on a Win 11 computer it won't be an issue for most of us until we
buy/upgrade our current systems.
We just bought our second, high end (though not bleeding edge) computer in May
and neither of them will r
That's not been my recent experience.
I'm with Steve. In my opinion and experience, Adobe treats us like we're all an
ugly, necessary evil.
Alison
From: "Robert Lauriston"
To: "An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker, software."
Sent: Friday, 24 September, 2021 11:36:32
Subj
e manual. You may
recognize the setting you need there.
Do you remember what the setting you want affected? Are you sure it
was in maker.ini?
--Lynne
On 9/9/2021 10:54 AM, A Craig wrote:
> Also unfortunately, I cannot remember the exact wording to reset the
> maker.ini language to C
Win 10
FrameMaker: Monthly subscription
During a recent (massive) IT update, all our computers were re-imaged.
Unfortunately, I forgot to grab a copy of maker.ini for use after the "big
change".
Also unfortunately, I cannot remember the exact wording to reset the maker.ini
language to Ca
ged
the row heights on a table and updated the style, it still came in with the
standard 0/14 for minimum and maximum.
I've found the Autotext plugin from Silicon Prairie to be a great tool for
things like table formats I use all the time. It's pretty cheap and worth
the effort of se
Is there a way to set the minimum Row Height in a Table style?
Every time I add a table using my "General" style (and I have lots of them), I
have to manually set the minimum Row Height to 5.5.
Is there a way to automate this setting by somehow including it in the Table
style?
Alison
___
Win 10
FrameMaker 2020
I assume I am missing something really simple, but I can't get the Table and
Figure numbering in the Appendices to pick up where they left off in the
Chapters.
The first Appendix with a Table / Figure starts over at 1 and thereafter the
numbers are cumulative within
ranumonly>\ < $paratext>
--Lynne
On 8/24/2021 12:31 PM, A Craig wrote:
> How do I include a non-breaking space in a cross reference format?
>
> For example, in the format definition "<$paranumonly> < $paratext>" I
> need the space between "<$
How do I include a non-breaking space in a cross reference format?
For example, in the format definition "<$paranumonly> < $paratext>" I
need the space between "<$paranumonly>" and "<$paratext>" to be a non-breaking
space.
I have no idea how to achieve that.
Alison
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Thanks.
From: "Craig Ede"
To: "An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker, software."
Sent: Thursday, 12 August, 2021 11:26:07
Subject: Re: [Framers] Superscript and Subscript
Alison,
I was attempting to refer to the "fixed" option the Bodvar pointed out.
Craig
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I have a few superscript and a lot of subscript markings in my book.
The markings are especially annoying, particularly in tables, as they don't
leave enough space above the superscript so the table line above it so it looks
crammed into the space. And Frame rearranges the leading for both so
Do I understand from all of this that FrameMaker is no longer sold *at all* as
a stand-alone product (ie, subscription method only)?
If it *is* still sold as a stand-alone product and you occasionally take a
course or 2 at a local accredited (per Adobe standards) college or university,
see if
Hi Ken:
I found this link (" The Adobe FrameMaker Template Series is a collection of
over 150 professionally designed templates "): [
https://www.frameusers.com/tools/ | https://www.frameusers.com/tools/ ]
Alison
From: "Ken Poshedly"
To: "An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker
I'd be interested in the answer as well.
Alison
From: tamm...@spectrumwritingllc.com
To: "An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker, software."
Sent: Friday, 23 July, 2021 11:37:09
Subject: Re: [Framers] How do I edit the personal dictionary in FM 12?
Hi Tom,
If you receive an
First, many thanks to Carol and Risk for undertaking this task for the last few
years. Those of us who use the list truly appreciate it.
Second, when the domain expires, if donations are needed to pay for the
renewal, send me a note as I am more than willing to make a contribution.
Alison
My company is looking for a technical writer for a 6 month position.
We're located in Greater Vancouver-specifically, Burnaby, BC, near the
University SkyTrain Station.
If anyone is interested, please look at the detailed posting on our website:
https://greenlightinnovation.betterteam.com/t
rs can join in to
vote up your suggestion.
Jeff
From: Framers <
<mailto:framers-bounces+jeff.coatsworth=jonasclub@lists.frameusers.com>
framers-bounces+jeff.coatsworth=jonasclub....@lists.frameusers.com> on
behalf of A Craig < <mailto:acr...@shaw
use Find to apply a format
> with a non-printing color to the variables.
>
> On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 6:52 PM A Craig wrote:
>
>> FrameMaker 2020
>> Win 10, 64 bit
>> Unstructured
>>
>> Word has the option to "Show Bookmarks" so they're
FrameMaker 2020
Win 10, 64 bit
Unstructured
Word has the option to "Show Bookmarks" so they're always highlighted within
the text (but of course they don't print).
Does Frame have anything similar for variables?
It would be great if I could look at a page of Frame text and immediately
see which
FrameMaker 2020
Win 10, 64 bit
Unstructured
I have 3 Word styles I need to replicate in the new FrameMaker template I'm
creating and I'm not sure how to do it.
I have sample images of each style if anyone wants to reply off-list.
1) Procedure heading that prefaces all instruction s
framers@lists.frameusers.com
Frame 2020
Unstructured
Win 10
In Word, I have a "hidden" font format so I can include references to
standards (IEC, ISO, etc) in various sections of the template. These stand
as reminders that certain things have to be covered in order to comply with
EU im
) or "no" (unchecked),
> it will either apply or clear that characteristic fro the text when the
style is applied.
>
> -FR
>
>
> From: Framers
>
> on
> behalf of A Craig
> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 1:05 PM
> To: '
the text when the style is applied.
-FR
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From: Framers on
behalf of A Craig
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 1:05 PM
To: 'An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker software.'
Subject: Re: [Framers] Paragraph Style Issue
As this was a new style, I'm not sure that &qu
It takes two checks to turn it off.
Mike Wickham
On 4/15/2021 8:17 PM, A Craig wrote:
> Frame 2020 (using an older Frame book/files as the base)
> Win 7 Pro (On my home computer. Win 10 on my remote, work computer - which
is where Frame resides)
> 64 bit
>
> I know I'm going
ange this to No. Save and open in FrameMaker.
If this is not the case, your description does not match my Paragraph
Designer.
I have only a single checkbox for Small Caps/Uppercase/Lowercase and not two
as you describe.
Best regards
Winfried
-Original Message-
From: Framers
On
Behalf Of A
Frame 2020 (using an older Frame book/files as the base)
Win 7 Pro
64 bit
I know I'm going to kick myself when I get the answer, but I've been away
from Frame so long, some of the simplest things are taking a while to come
back to me.
I am editing and creating new Para styles and for s
I seem to recall having a custom joboptions file that I always selected for
PDFs.
I don't know how Adobe has changed Frame, but maybe this would work?
-Original Message-
From: Framers [mailto:framers-bounces+acraig=shaw...@lists.frameusers.com]
On Behalf Of Orly Zimmerman
Sent: April 1
I'm about to have a new computer built to replace the 6-year-old old Win7
box I'm currently using.
We bought a new computer last summer that I did a ton of research on to
ensure we got something really good-but I don't have the time to devote to
research at the moment and I'm hoping to spend a
file.
SetPrint cannot be installed (FM 2020 is 64 bit) and is not needed.
There isn't any headless Distiller in FM 2020.
Best regards
Winfried
-Original Message-
From: Framers
On
Behalf Of A Craig
Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 8:35 PM
To: 'An email list for people using Adobe
work with FM2020 anymore.
From: Framers
on
behalf of A Craig
Sent: April 6, 2021 2:10 PM
To: 'An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker software.'
Subject: Re: [Framers] Basic Questions on Installing FrameMaker
It's the latest version.
I'm sure I saw "2020" in
rom: Framers <
<mailto:framers-bounces+jeff.coatsworth=jonasclub@lists.frameusers.com>
framers-bounces+jeff.coatsworth=jonasclub....@lists.frameusers.com> on
behalf of A Craig < <mailto:acr...@shaw.ca> acr...@shaw.ca>
Sent: April 6, 2021 1:36 PM
To: <mailto:framers@li
I haven't used Frame since mid-2017 but I'm about to install it for my
current job.
I seem to remember that there were some issues using unstructured FrameMaker
with the built-in (headless distiller?) PDF tool such that a certain
checkbox had to be selected at install and Frame and Acrobat had
Absolutely
From: "Carol J. Elkins"
To: "An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker, software."
Sent: Friday, 28 February, 2020 10:14:10
Subject: Re: [Framers] MadCap Flare
Sadly, IMHO, not enough attention is given to the quality of content
on most Web sites today. That is th
I've worked for many a "penny wise and pound foolish" employer over the
years...
Alison
From: "Rick Quatro"
To: "An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker software."
Sent: Wednesday, 18 December, 2019 08:29:35
Subject: Re: [Framers] Backup in different folder?
Speaking for mys
I know this is off topic, but my internet searches have proven fruitless.
I am in the middle of (legally) re-branding an English, white label manual
(originally written in German) to ship with a product manufactured by another
company.
My problem is with some of the cross references as many o
With my current employer, I'm back working in Word because many engineers have
to contribute to my hardware manuals and there simply isn't a budget for the
server version of Frame (which costs $15,000 US these days and is truly
overkill for my situation).
However, the software team is quite
17 at 3:17 PM, Robert Lauriston
wrote:
> They could use SmartDocs and have the best of both worlds.
>
> Actually, the conditional stuff would probably be a lot better than
> unstructured FrameMaker.
>
> On 12/19/17, A Craig wrote:
> > ... I was at a job interview to
Maybe I've imaged it, but I seem to remember threads re: exporting Frame
2017 to Word? (I'm still on Frame 12)
Is this possible? Does it result in a usable doc (ie, is the formatting
decent?)
I was at a job interview today and it sounds like they could really use the
Conditional aspects of
person managing the list at framers-ow...@lists.frameusers.com When
replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re:
Contents of Framers digest..."
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Style m
I *always" go with option 2 as Word always has so much crud in the
background.
Maybe Frame is good at leaving that behind, but as a glass half empty kind
of person, I'm not willing to take the chance.
Alison
-Original Message-
From: Framers [mailto:framers-bounces+acraig=shaw...@lists.
Thanks everyone.
I have a place to start now (more than 1 actually!).
Alison
-Original Message-
From: Framers [mailto:framers-bounces+acraig=shaw...@lists.frameusers.com]
On Behalf Of A Craig
Sent: November 22, 2017 12:22 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: [Framers] OT
I'm writing the list because I hope someone here can answer my OT question.
I'm currently doing contract work while I search for a new full-time job.
The problem (for me) is that a *lot* of Tech writing jobs here in the
Vancouver, Canada, area include documenting APIs. Unfortunately, I have ze
Art:
For next time, make sure the translators are given instructions to translate
the relevant variables in the variable file (you may need to specify the
specific variables) as well as any auto-numbering para formats that contain
words (eg, Chapter, Appendix, etc).
I always provide a specific va
I had a similar problem and was told that you can't layer images in
FrameMaker (it's a writing tool, not a layout tool like InDesign).
I ended up having to create the image I needed as a one off. But this might
not work for you if you want the "watermark" on every page.
Alison
-Original Mes
I would look into the Silicon Prairie tools (very cheap but they are an
invaluable addition to your toolbox - I wouldn't be without them).
For example, you can use the Para tool to delete all unused Para tags from a
document or book. You can also use the tool to rename existing Para tags as
req
When it comes to computers, I have always called these mysterious (mystic? :))
happenings, “cosmic occurrences”.
Alison
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Lin Sims
Sent: May 11, 2015 8:16 AM
To: michael.schwa...@teradyne.c
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