Re: Last paragraph in FM file cannot be modified
Roy, Have you tried isolating the last paragraph on the last page of the file and then deleting the last page? HTH, David -- David Schor Technical Writer and Documentation Developer Mobile: 054 478 8253 d dav...@emblaze-vcon.comave...@smile.net.il dsch...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 11:01 PM, Roy Lewis roy_g_le...@yahoo.com wrote: FM8 running on Win XP. On some files that were converted from MSWord by an intern last summer, I have noticed that the last paragraph in the fm file cannot have its properties modified nor can the paragraph be deleted. By modifing properties I mean that I cannot change the tag name or any properties. It is like the paragraph itself is locked. Unfornately the properties of the tag are causing other issues in the document dealing with header and footers. All I really want to do is to delete the paragraph, that would solve the problem, but it cannot be deleted. Other parts of the document can be easily edited without issue, it is just the very last paragraph. The other odd behavior I see is that being the last paragraph it is not showing the section sign text symbol like I have seen in every other Framemaker file. I have tried Wash via MIF with no success. Does anyone have suggestions as to how this might have happened or how I can go about fixing it? Thanks, Roy ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as dsch...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Last paragraph in FM file cannot be modified
Roy, Have you tried isolating the last paragraph on the last page of the file and then deleting the last page? HTH, David -- David Schor Technical Writer and Documentation Developer Mobile: 054 478 8253 d avelis at smile.net.il dsch.tw at gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 11:01 PM, Roy Lewis wrote: > FM8 running on Win XP. > > On some files that were converted from MSWord by an intern last summer, I > have noticed that the last paragraph in the fm file cannot have its > properties modified nor can the paragraph be deleted. By modifing properties > I mean that I cannot change the tag name or any properties. It is like the > paragraph itself is locked. > Unfornately the properties of the tag are causing other issues in the > document dealing with header and footers. > All I really want to do is to delete the paragraph, that would solve the > problem, but it cannot be deleted. Other parts of the document can be easily > edited without issue, it is just the very last paragraph. The other odd > behavior I see is that being the last paragraph it is not showing the > section sign text symbol like I have seen in every other Framemaker file. > I have tried Wash via MIF with no success. > Does anyone have suggestions as to how this might have happened or how I > can go about fixing it? > Thanks, > Roy > > > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Re: Importing Flare files into Frame 7.2 or 8
Hi Joanne, Flare claims to allow users to output to FrameMaker. If you don't have FM, perhaps it will be worth the while or cost to have someone create the FrameMaker files for you. HTH, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Mobile: 054 478 8253 dave...@smile.net.il dsch...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 10:49 PM, Joanne Tait jlt...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks, (I'm running both Frame 7.2 and 8 from TCS on a Windows XP box.) I've inherited guides in a variety of formats and need to merge 3 guides into one. The catch is that 2 are in Frame while one is in Flare. Since I'm far more adept in Frame I thought I'd move the one guide to that format but I can't for the life of me figure out how to do it. I need to preserve as much formatting as possible or this job will be endless. Is there a trick? I'm on digest so please reply directly to me. Thanks, Joanne Tait ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as dsch...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Even/Odd Page Layout Issue
Hi Alison, Where is your End of Flow marker located? On each page of the document, do a Select All On Page (Ctrl+A) to see if any additional elements (e.g. graphics frame with invisible border) are on the pages. Check whether there is an additional text flow in the doc (perhaps you have an empty graphics frame or text inset that overlaps the master page text column, meaning that is not apparent if you are not searching for it. Perhaps there is a table that ends flush at the bottom of the page pushing the next line to the next page. HTH, David David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Tel: 073 200 1154 Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 4:15 AM, Alison Craig wrote: > Version: FM9 (9.0p237) > OS: XP Pro with SP3 > > I've been creating a new User Manual based on an existing Book (originally > created by a consultant). I want each Chapter to have a minimum of 2 pages > (Right and Left sides, like any regular book). > > I know I'm missing something simple, but with a virtually empty Chapter 1 (it > has Headers, Footers, Chapter title and an End of Flow marker) I have 4 pages > instead of 2. My Appendix A is correct, as is my "Chapter+.fm" and my > "Appendix+.fm". I've compared as many settings as I can think of but I can't > see where this is controlled. > > The settings under Format > Page Layout > Pagination (for all 4 docs) are as > follows: > Double Sided, 1st Page Side: Right > Make current Page Count Even > > The settings under Format > Page Layout > Master Page Usage (for all 4 docs) > are as follows: > Use Master Page: Right/Left > Apply to: Current Page (1) > Even (Left) Odd (Right) > > Note that the unselected option "Pages: x to x" lists First Page as 1 and > Last Page as 4, so FM is acknowledging that there are actually 4 pages in > this document - even though there should only be 2. > > What setting am I missing? > > Alison > > Alison Craig, Technical Writer > Ultrasonix Medical Corporation > Tel: (604) 279-8550, ext 127 > E-mail: alison.craig at ultrasonix.com<mailto:alison.craig at ultrasonix.com> > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > --
Re: Even/Odd Page Layout Issue
Hi Alison, Where is your End of Flow marker located? On each page of the document, do a Select All On Page (Ctrl+A) to see if any additional elements (e.g. graphics frame with invisible border) are on the pages. Check whether there is an additional text flow in the doc (perhaps you have an empty graphics frame or text inset that overlaps the master page text column, meaning that is not apparent if you are not searching for it. Perhaps there is a table that ends flush at the bottom of the page pushing the next line to the next page. HTH, David David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Tel: 073 200 1154 Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 4:15 AM, Alison Craig alison.cr...@ultrasonix.com wrote: Version: FM9 (9.0p237) OS: XP Pro with SP3 I've been creating a new User Manual based on an existing Book (originally created by a consultant). I want each Chapter to have a minimum of 2 pages (Right and Left sides, like any regular book). I know I'm missing something simple, but with a virtually empty Chapter 1 (it has Headers, Footers, Chapter title and an End of Flow marker) I have 4 pages instead of 2. My Appendix A is correct, as is my Chapter+.fm and my Appendix+.fm. I've compared as many settings as I can think of but I can't see where this is controlled. The settings under Format Page Layout Pagination (for all 4 docs) are as follows: Double Sided, 1st Page Side: Right Make current Page Count Even The settings under Format Page Layout Master Page Usage (for all 4 docs) are as follows: Use Master Page: Right/Left Apply to: Current Page (1) Even (Left) Odd (Right) Note that the unselected option Pages: x to x lists First Page as 1 and Last Page as 4, so FM is acknowledging that there are actually 4 pages in this document - even though there should only be 2. What setting am I missing? Alison Alison Craig, Technical Writer Ultrasonix Medical Corporation Tel: (604) 279-8550, ext 127 E-mail: alison.cr...@ultrasonix.commailto:alison.cr...@ultrasonix.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Fwd: not able to convert .pdf
Ajay, I believe that Save As PDF was still buggy in FM8. Try to make your PDF by printing to a PS file in the Adobe PDF printer instance and then generating the PDF through Acrobat Distiller. All the best, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:19 PM, Ajay ajay_far...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi, Frameusers, When trying to print a FrameMaker 8 document to PDF, I keep getting this error message that begins with “Internal Error 8004, 6964255, 4843886, 4843614” after crashing with a particular book. Now it looks like the PDF creation is corrupted. I am using v8.0p277 on Windows Vista operating system with the latest service pack version. I have 2 Gig of memory and over half of free disk space. In addition, I always use .gif files for our graphics. For graphics resizing, I use SnagIT tool. I can continue to use FrameMaker but I can't create a PDF using the Save Book As PDF. Is there a way to Recover the application without re-installing it? Please direct me, how to resolve this problem. Please do the needful. Thanks, Ajay _ Live Search extreme As India feels the heat of poll season, get all the info you need on the MSN News Aggregator http://news.in.msn.com/National/indiaelections2009/aggregator/default.aspx ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Fwd: not able to convert .pdf
Ajay, I believe that Save As PDF was still buggy in FM8. Try to make your PDF by printing to a PS file in the Adobe PDF printer instance and then generating the PDF through Acrobat Distiller. All the best, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:19 PM, Ajay wrote: > > Hi, Frameusers, > > When trying to print a FrameMaker 8 document to PDF, I keep getting this > error message that begins with ?Internal Error 8004, 6964255, 4843886, > 4843614? after crashing with a particular book. Now it looks like the PDF > creation is corrupted. I am using v8.0p277 on Windows Vista operating system > with the latest service pack version. I have 2 Gig of memory and over half > of free disk space. In addition, I always use .gif files for our graphics. > For graphics resizing, I use SnagIT tool. > > I can continue to use FrameMaker but I can't create a PDF using the Save > Book As PDF. Is there a way to "Recover" the application without > re-installing it? Please direct me, how to resolve this problem. Please do > the needful. > > Thanks, > Ajay > > > _ > Live Search extreme As India feels the heat of poll season, get all the > info you need on the MSN News Aggregator > http://news.in.msn.com/National/indiaelections2009/aggregator/default.aspx > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw
FM to Acrobat conversion disaster
Desperation time. I have a situation that's turning my hair white. Trying to PDF a 8.27 by 11.69 from my FrameMaker 7.2 docs via Distiller 9 to Acrobat 9. For some reason, the PDF comes out 11.00 instead of 11.69 cutting off my headers and footers. I've searched for all locations of Distiller job obtions on my hard disk, and all 3 locations have the same joboption file content. However, in FrameMaker, in the PrintPDF SettingsPDF Job Options list box, the list of job options is incomplete. Somehow, I suspect that the problem may lie here somewhere. When I click set, I get a message stating The selected PDF job option does not exist in the current installation. Either create this job option or select an available job option. Continue? AARGH! Please help. Deadline has passed and it's not funny. TIA very much, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: FM to Acrobat conversion disaster
Yes, this was it. Thanks very much to Baruch Broderson and Yves for pointing this out. I can't believe I missed this, but it happened. Thanks to all, David On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Yves Barbion yves.barb...@gmail.comwrote: Hi David Choose Format Document PDF Setup and check the page size in the Settings tab. This is the page size (crop box) of your PDF documents. Cheers -- Yves Barbion • Managing Director • Adobe-Certified FrameMaker Instructor www.scripto.nu • skype: yves.barbion • T: +32 494 12 01 89 On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 2:27 PM, David Schor dsch...@gmail.com wrote: Desperation time. I have a situation that's turning my hair white. Trying to PDF a 8.27 by 11.69 from my FrameMaker 7.2 docs via Distiller 9 to Acrobat 9. For some reason, the PDF comes out 11.00 instead of 11.69 cutting off my headers and footers. I've searched for all locations of Distiller job obtions on my hard disk, and all 3 locations have the same joboption file content. However, in FrameMaker, in the PrintPDF SettingsPDF Job Options list box, the list of job options is incomplete. Somehow, I suspect that the problem may lie here somewhere. When I click set, I get a message stating The selected PDF job option does not exist in the current installation. Either create this job option or select an available job option. Continue? AARGH! Please help. Deadline has passed and it's not funny. TIA very much, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as yves.barb...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/yves.barbion%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
FM to Acrobat conversion disaster
Desperation time. I have a situation that's turning my hair white. Trying to PDF a 8.27" by 11.69" from my FrameMaker 7.2 docs via Distiller 9 to Acrobat 9. For some reason, the PDF comes out 11.00" instead of 11.69" cutting off my headers and footers. I've searched for all locations of Distiller job obtions on my hard disk, and all 3 locations have the same joboption file content. However, in FrameMaker, in the Print>PDF Settings>PDF Job Options list box, the list of job options is incomplete. Somehow, I suspect that the problem may lie here somewhere. When I click set, I get a message stating "The selected PDF job option does not exist in the current installation. Either create this job option or select an available job option. Continue?" AARGH! Please help. Deadline has passed and it's not funny. TIA very much, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw
FM to Acrobat conversion disaster
Yes, this was it. Thanks very much to Baruch Broderson and Yves for pointing this out. I can't believe I missed this, but it happened. Thanks to all, David On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Yves Barbion wrote: > Hi David > > Choose Format > Document > PDF Setup and check the page size in the > Settings tab. This is the page size (crop box) of your PDF documents. > > Cheers > > -- > Yves Barbion ? Managing Director ? Adobe-Certified FrameMaker Instructor > www.scripto.nu ? skype: yves.barbion ? T: +32 494 12 01 89 > > > > > On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 2:27 PM, David Schor wrote: > > Desperation time. I have a situation that's turning my hair white. > > > > Trying to PDF a 8.27" by 11.69" from my FrameMaker 7.2 docs via Distiller > 9 > > to Acrobat 9. > > For some reason, the PDF comes out 11.00" instead of 11.69" cutting off > my > > headers and footers. > > I've searched for all locations of Distiller job obtions on my hard disk, > > and all 3 locations have the same joboption file content. > > > > However, in FrameMaker, in the Print>PDF Settings>PDF Job Options list > box, > > the list of job options is incomplete. Somehow, I suspect that the > problem > > may lie here somewhere. When I click set, I get a message stating "The > > selected PDF job option does not exist in the current installation. > Either > > create this job option or select an available job option. Continue?" > > > > AARGH! > > > > Please help. Deadline has passed and it's not funny. > > > > TIA very much, > > David > > > > -- > > David Schor > > Technical Writer > > Afcon Software and Electronics > > Mobile: 054 478 8253 > > davids at afcon-inc.com > > dsch.tw at gmail.com > > http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw > > ___ > > > > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as yves.barbion at gmail.com. > > > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/yves.barbion%40gmail.com > > > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > > > -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw
Re: Installing Acrobat 9.0 taking FOREVER??!?
John, I just installed a new license for Acrobat 9 Pro Complete Version on my computer here at work yesterday, and I noticed that the folder for the program in the Program Files folder is a whopping 1.85 GB, containing 6,416 files in 882 subfolders. Now you know why installation seems to take forever. All the best, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 5:20 PM, John Hedtke j...@hedtke.com wrote: I just re-installed Acrobat 9.0 Pro Extended off the Adobe TCS 2.0 and it took very close to two hours. Nope, nothing special, but the histogram just s-l-o-w-l-y crawled across the screen and a mere two hours later, it seemed to be done. Is this normal for Acrobat 9.0 or for the Tech Comm Suite 2.0? I have no way of knowing and there's no telling what Adobe may consider acceptable. Thoughts? Yours truly, John Hedtke Author/Consultant/Contract Writer www.hedtke.com -- website 541-685-5000 (office landline) 541-554-2189 (cell) j...@hedtke.com (primary email) johnhed...@aol.com (secondary email) ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Installing Acrobat 9.0 taking FOREVER??!?
John, I just installed a new license for Acrobat 9 Pro Complete Version on my computer here at work yesterday, and I noticed that the folder for the program in the Program Files folder is a whopping 1.85 GB, containing 6,416 files in 882 subfolders. Now you know why installation seems to take forever. All the best, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 5:20 PM, John Hedtke wrote: > I just re-installed Acrobat 9.0 Pro Extended off the Adobe TCS 2.0 > and it took very close to two hours. Nope, nothing special, but the > histogram just s-l-o-w-l-y crawled across the screen and a mere two > hours later, it seemed to be done. > > Is this normal for Acrobat 9.0 or for the Tech Comm Suite 2.0? I > have no way of knowing and there's no telling what Adobe may consider > acceptable. Thoughts? > > > Yours truly, > > John Hedtke > Author/Consultant/Contract Writer > www.hedtke.com <-- website > 541-685-5000 (office landline) > 541-554-2189 (cell) > john at hedtke.com (primary email) > johnhedtke at aol.com (secondary email) > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Re: Globally changing the path to referenced files
Hi Menahem, I would emphasize to your outsourcers that it's important that they do all modifications within the full directory structure of the project. It's obvious that in the case you described, the outsourcer edited the file in a different location. All the best, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Menahem Rosen menahem.ro...@objet.comwrote: Background: I sent a FM book to a translation agency, which returned the translated files as a FM book. They convert to mif and use Trados for the translation, then convert back and place the files into my book. There were no problems opening the files, displaying graphics, and the cross-refs were good. Just as I had expected. Problem: After discovering a mistake in one of the files, I asked the agency to re-do it. That is, just one file of the book. They sent me the fixed file, but the references to all of the graphics (and x-refs) don't work, because the path of the referenced file (which is still right) is preceded by the entire path on the computer that generated the fm file. One solution: I saved the problematic file as mif, opened it in Notepad, and deleted the part of the path that I didn't need. There were a lot of graphics, so It took some time (even using Replace All), and Notepad nearly hung on me. When left for a while, it eventually came back to life and finished the job. Questions: 1. Is there a faster, better way to do this? From within FM? 2. I don't know how this problem was caused, but I would like to suggest something to the translation agency so that this can be avoided in the future. Any suggestions? 3. When experimenting in the mif (text) file, I noticed that the referenced graphics are represented by two consecutive lines. For example... ImportObFileDI `c\graphicsc\E260c\Edenc\Photosc\Eden260_cropped.png' ImportObFile `graphics/E260/Eden/Photos/Eden260_cropped.png' What solved the problem for me was changing the first line [ImportObFileDI `c\graphics...] I did not have to change the second line. So, my question is: what is the second line for, and should I have changed this too? (Could it be for opening the files on Unix systems?) TIA for any tips suggestions. Menahem Rosen Senior Technical Communicator Objet Geometries This footnote confirms that this email message has been scanned by PineApp Mail-SeCure for the presence of malicious code, vandals computer viruses. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Globally changing the path to referenced files
Hi Menahem, I would emphasize to your outsourcers that it's important that they do all modifications within the full directory structure of the project. It's obvious that in the case you described, the outsourcer edited the file in a different location. All the best, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschortw On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Menahem Rosen wrote: > Background: I sent a FM book to a translation agency, which returned the > translated files as a FM book. They convert to mif and use Trados for > the translation, then convert back and place the files into my book. > There were no problems opening the files, displaying graphics, and the > cross-refs were good. Just as I had expected. > > Problem: After discovering a mistake in one of the files, I asked the > agency to re-do it. That is, just one file of the book. They sent me the > fixed file, but the references to all of the graphics (and x-refs) don't > work, because the path of the referenced file (which is still right) is > preceded by the entire path on the computer that generated the fm file. > > One solution: I saved the problematic file as mif, opened it in Notepad, > and deleted the part of the path that I didn't need. > > There were a lot of graphics, so It took some time (even using "Replace > All"), and Notepad nearly hung on me. When left for a while, it > eventually came back to life and finished the job. > > Questions: > 1. Is there a faster, better way to do this? From within FM? > 2. I don't know how this problem was caused, but I would like to suggest > something to the translation agency so that this can be avoided in the > future. Any suggestions? > 3. When experimenting in the mif (text) file, I noticed that the > referenced graphics are represented by two consecutive lines. For > example... >`<c\>graphics<c\>E260<c\>Eden<c\>Photos<c\>Eden260_cropped.png'> > > What solved the problem for me was changing the first line > [ImportObFileDI `<c\>graphics...] > I did not have to change the second line. So, my question is: what is > the second line for, and should I have changed this too? (Could it be > for opening the files on Unix systems?) > > TIA for any tips & suggestions. > > > Menahem Rosen > > Senior Technical Communicator > > Objet Geometries > > > > > > > > > > This footnote confirms that this email message has been scanned by > PineApp Mail-SeCure for the presence of malicious code, vandals & computer > viruses. > > > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Error generating WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output in Flare v4.2
Hi everyone, I'm trying to make a trial run during my first Flare v4.2 project. I imported FrameMaker 7.2 files as my sources, and for now at least, graphics are included. However, I received an error message, both during FM import and now, during WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output generation: Compiler (Internal Error): Found the path C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\Acrodist.exe to Adobe Distiller but the executable doesn't exist. Adobe Distiller is required for converting Adobe FrameMaker graphics. Aborted. Problem is that Acrobat 7.1, not 8, is installed on my PC. During FM import, the process continued and I was able to open the sources with the graphics in Flare. However, when I attempted a trial run at generating output, this error appeared and aborted the task. No output. So, is Flare v4.2 only support Acrobat 8, meaning I must purchase an upgrade in order to work with Flare? Or is there a way to fix this problem in the configuration? System parameters: Windows XP Professional SP3, FM 7.2, Flare 4.2, Acrobat 7.1 Professional, Acrobat Distiller 7.1 TIA, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Error generating WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output in Flare v4.2
Well, I just disabled the option Auto-reimport before 'Generate Output'. I was then able to generate the WebHelpPlus output. Apparently, the error below does not prevent me from importing source files but it does stop everything when the import is included with the output generation. Still, I don't like that error message. David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 11:33 AM, David Schor dsch...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, I'm trying to make a trial run during my first Flare v4.2 project. I imported FrameMaker 7.2 files as my sources, and for now at least, graphics are included. However, I received an error message, both during FM import and now, during WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output generation: Compiler (Internal Error): Found the path C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\Acrodist.exe to Adobe Distiller but the executable doesn't exist. Adobe Distiller is required for converting Adobe FrameMaker graphics. Aborted. Problem is that Acrobat 7.1, not 8, is installed on my PC. During FM import, the process continued and I was able to open the sources with the graphics in Flare. However, when I attempted a trial run at generating output, this error appeared and aborted the task. No output. So, is Flare v4.2 only support Acrobat 8, meaning I must purchase an upgrade in order to work with Flare? Or is there a way to fix this problem in the configuration? System parameters: Windows XP Professional SP3, FM 7.2, Flare 4.2, Acrobat 7.1 Professional, Acrobat Distiller 7.1 TIA, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Error generating WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output in Flare v4.2
It seems to me that the FrameMaker forum is not the place to be looking for Flare support. Why not? Work in FrameMaker is an integral part of this process, and the problem is specifically happening with import of FrameMaker files into Flare, which I believe that some other members of this forum are doing also, occasionally. It's perfectly reasonable to believe and hope that there are FM users on this list that can answer my question. David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Mike Wickham i...@mikewickham.com wrote: So, is Flare v4.2 only support Acrobat 8, meaning I must purchase an upgrade in order to work with Flare? Or is there a way to fix this problem in the configuration? It seems to me that the FrameMaker forum is not the place to be looking for Flare support. Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Error generating WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output in Flare v4.2
I don't understand you people. When did this become the Forum for FrameMaker as Stand-alone only? By your definition, this list should also be out of bounds for anyone using FrameMaker with another program. So please, no more FrameMaker/Webworks questions please. Those of you who want to import Word files to FM or export FM to Word, don't waste our time. To the writer who just asked about highlighting CorelDraw graphics in FM to appear in Acrobat, sorry too many other applications in your question. Mif2Go users? Go away and bother Jeremy, and leave us alone. \end sarcasm Seriously, for the first time, I am disappointed with this list and I've subscribed to it for a long time already. I turned to this forum for help because work in Framemaker is a significant part of the workflow in which I had a problem. The error occurs during import of FRAMEMAKER files. So what, pray tell, is so irrelevant here that some of you have to flame me? If you don't know the answer and don't care, then please be quiet - no shame in that because Flare is a relatively new program and many people have yet to work with it. But as long as FrameMaker is being used in conjunction with other products and in the production of content in multiple output formats, then questions regarding the FrameMaker relationship to the workflow are perfectly legitimate on this list and not a waste of time. Be tolerant enough to realize that other workplaces use FrameMaker in different ways than yours. It's not 1994 anymore, but 2009. David On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 9:03 PM, Flato, Gillian gfl...@nanometrics.comwrote: In General, most of us are Frame users. We don't know anything about Flare. Why would you ask people unfamiliar with the software for software help? That's inefficient and a waste of your time as well as ours. You're better off searching for a Flare support list and finding people who have a vested interest in helping you. Thank you, Gillian Flato -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of David Schor Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 10:54 AM To: Mike Wickham Cc: framers Subject: Re: Error generating WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output in Flare v4.2 It seems to me that the FrameMaker forum is not the place to be looking for Flare support. Why not? Work in FrameMaker is an integral part of this process, and the problem is specifically happening with import of FrameMaker files into Flare, which I believe that some other members of this forum are doing also, occasionally. It's perfectly reasonable to believe and hope that there are FM users on this list that can answer my question. David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Mike Wickham i...@mikewickham.com wrote: So, is Flare v4.2 only support Acrobat 8, meaning I must purchase an upgrade in order to work with Flare? Or is there a way to fix this problem in the configuration? It seems to me that the FrameMaker forum is not the place to be looking for Flare support. Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as gfl...@nanometrics.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/gflato%40nanometrics .com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Error generating WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output in Flare v4.2
Hi everyone, I'm trying to make a trial run during my first Flare v4.2 project. I imported FrameMaker 7.2 files as my sources, and for now at least, graphics are included. However, I received an error message, both during FM import and now, during WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output generation: "Compiler (Internal Error): Found the path C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\Acrodist.exe to Adobe Distiller but the executable doesn't exist. Adobe Distiller is required for converting Adobe FrameMaker graphics. Aborted." Problem is that Acrobat 7.1, not 8, is installed on my PC. During FM import, the process continued and I was able to open the sources with the graphics in Flare. However, when I attempted a trial run at generating output, this error appeared and aborted the task. No output. So, is Flare v4.2 only support Acrobat 8, meaning I must purchase an upgrade in order to work with Flare? Or is there a way to fix this problem in the configuration? System parameters: Windows XP Professional SP3, FM 7.2, Flare 4.2, Acrobat 7.1 Professional, Acrobat Distiller 7.1 TIA, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com
Error generating WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output in Flare v4.2
Well, I just disabled the option "Auto-reimport before 'Generate Output'". I was then able to generate the WebHelpPlus output. Apparently, the error below does not prevent me from importing source files but it does stop everything when the import is included with the output generation. Still, I don't like that error message. David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 11:33 AM, David Schor wrote: > Hi everyone, > I'm trying to make a trial run during my first Flare v4.2 project. I > imported FrameMaker 7.2 files as my sources, and for now at least, graphics > are included. However, I received an error message, both during FM import > and now, during WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output generation: > > > "Compiler (Internal Error): Found the path > C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\Acrodist.exe > to Adobe Distiller but the executable doesn't exist. > Adobe Distiller is required for converting Adobe FrameMaker graphics. > Aborted." > > Problem is that Acrobat 7.1, not 8, is installed on my PC. During FM > import, the process continued and I was able to open the sources with the > graphics in Flare. However, when I attempted a trial run at generating > output, this error appeared and aborted the task. No output. > > So, is Flare v4.2 only support Acrobat 8, meaning I must purchase an > upgrade in order to work with Flare? Or is there a way to fix this problem > in the configuration? > > System parameters: Windows XP Professional SP3, FM 7.2, Flare 4.2, Acrobat > 7.1 Professional, Acrobat Distiller 7.1 > > TIA, > David > > -- > David Schor > Technical Writer > Afcon Software and Electronics > Mobile: 054 478 8253 > davids at afcon-inc.com > dsch.tw at gmail.com > > > >
Error generating WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output in Flare v4.2
"It seems to me that the FrameMaker forum is not the place to be looking for Flare support." Why not? Work in FrameMaker is an integral part of this process, and the problem is specifically happening with import of FrameMaker files into Flare, which I believe that some other members of this forum are doing also, occasionally. It's perfectly reasonable to believe and hope that there are FM users on this list that can answer my question. David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Mike Wickham wrote: > So, is Flare v4.2 only support Acrobat 8, meaning I must purchase an >> upgrade >> in order to work with Flare? Or is there a way to fix this problem in the >> configuration? >> > > > It seems to me that the FrameMaker forum is not the place to be looking for > Flare support. > > Mike Wickham > >
Error generating WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output in Flare v4.2
I don't understand you people. When did this become the Forum for FrameMaker as Stand-alone only? By your definition, this list should also be out of bounds for anyone using FrameMaker with another program. So please, no more FrameMaker/Webworks questions please. Those of you who want to import Word files to FM or export FM to Word, don't waste our time. To the writer who just asked about highlighting CorelDraw graphics in FM to appear in Acrobat, sorry too many other applications in your question. Mif2Go users? Go away and bother Jeremy, and leave us alone. \end sarcasm Seriously, for the first time, I am disappointed with this list and I've subscribed to it for a long time already. I turned to this forum for help because work in Framemaker is a significant part of the workflow in which I had a problem. The error occurs during import of FRAMEMAKER files. So what, pray tell, is so irrelevant here that some of you have to flame me? If you don't know the answer and don't care, then please be quiet - no shame in that because Flare is a relatively new program and many people have yet to work with it. But as long as FrameMaker is being used in conjunction with other products and in the production of content in multiple output formats, then questions regarding the FrameMaker relationship to the workflow are perfectly legitimate on this list and not a waste of time. Be tolerant enough to realize that other workplaces use FrameMaker in different ways than yours. It's not 1994 anymore, but 2009. David On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 9:03 PM, Flato, Gillian wrote: > In General, most of us are Frame users. We don't know anything about > Flare. Why would you ask people unfamiliar with the software for > software help? That's inefficient and a waste of your time as well as > ours. You're better off searching for a Flare support list and finding > people who have a vested interest in helping you. > > > Thank you, > > Gillian Flato > > > > -Original Message- > From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com > [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of David Schor > Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 10:54 AM > To: Mike Wickham > Cc: framers > Subject: Re: Error generating WebHelp/WebHelpPlus output in Flare v4.2 > > "It seems to me that the FrameMaker forum is not the place to be looking > for > Flare support." > > Why not? Work in FrameMaker is an integral part of this process, and the > problem is specifically happening with import of FrameMaker files into > Flare, which I believe that some other members of this forum are doing > also, > occasionally. It's perfectly reasonable to believe and hope that there > are > FM users on this list that can answer my question. > > David > > -- > David Schor > Technical Writer > Afcon Software and Electronics > Mobile: 054 478 8253 > davids at afcon-inc.com > dsch.tw at gmail.com > > > On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Mike Wickham > wrote: > > > So, is Flare v4.2 only support Acrobat 8, meaning I must purchase an > >> upgrade > >> in order to work with Flare? Or is there a way to fix this problem in > the > >> configuration? > >> > > > > > > It seems to me that the FrameMaker forum is not the place to be > looking for > > Flare support. > > > > Mike Wickham > > > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as gflato at nanometrics.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/gflato%40nanometrics > .com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com
Importing FM content to Flare - Changing image import location
Hi Jon, I see that I can filter the view, so it makes it easier to select the graphics in order to move them to the Images folder. However, the problem remains that apparently, Flare by design, is importing the graphics together with the HTM output files into the same directory (even its Help admits that "it's messy" (LOL) so perhaps this is something that Madcap will fix in a future release (I'm working in v4.2). I would like to be able to choose the location for importing the graphics. Thanks very much! All the best, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 11:50 PM, Jon Harvey wrote: > Hi David, > > There is a filter at the top of the file list in Flare that enables you > to list only the files in which you are interested. Enter *.htm into the > text box and you should be fine. > > > Jon Harvey > Manager, Desktop Documentation > CambridgeSoft Corporation > 100 CambridgePark Drive > Cambridge, MA 02140 > (617) 588-9354 > > -Original Message- > From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com > [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of David Schor > Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 8:22 AM > To: techshoret at yahoogroups.com; framers > Subject: Importing FM content to Flare - Changing image import location > > Hey everyone, it was good to see some of you at the TCC last Thursday. > > I've just started working with Flare v4.2 and for my first project, I'm > importing a FrameMaker v7.2 Book. The problem is that in addition to the > FM > files, it imports all graphics into the same folder in the Content > Organizer. That's a bit messy for me, because I don't want to sift > through a > bunch of GIFs when looking to open a specific HTM file. I prefer to > import > the graphics into the Resources/Images folder. > I can't find any option or switch or instruction in the Flare Help to > enable > me to do this. > Does anyone know how to do this? For me, this is a black eye against > Madcap > if I have to clean this folder every time I update the content. > > TIA, > David > > -- > David Schor > Technical Writer > Afcon Software and Electronics > Mobile: 054 478 8253 > davids at afcon-inc.com > dsch.tw at gmail.com > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as jharvey at cambridgesoft.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jharvey%40cambridges > oft.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > > >
Printing Error
Angela, You write that you're working off a server. Perhaps the path to the images in question is broken or was changed. If the image is in by reference, make sure that the image's location is accessible from the server, or else change the location. If the images are embedded, perhaps they're draining too much memory. HTH, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:44 AM, Angela Provan wrote: > I am trying to print an A5 letter doco with FM8 (off a server) and I keep > getting a "Cannot print some imported images. Click OK to continue" error. > > Google has not given me answers and was wondering if anyone else has ever > had this issue? > > Help! > > Angela Provan > Maptek | Technical Writer > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Importing FM content to Flare - Changing image import location
Hey everyone, it was good to see some of you at the TCC last Thursday. I've just started working with Flare v4.2 and for my first project, I'm importing a FrameMaker v7.2 Book. The problem is that in addition to the FM files, it imports all graphics into the same folder in the Content Organizer. That's a bit messy for me, because I don't want to sift through a bunch of GIFs when looking to open a specific HTM file. I prefer to import the graphics into the Resources/Images folder. I can't find any option or switch or instruction in the Flare Help to enable me to do this. Does anyone know how to do this? For me, this is a black eye against Madcap if I have to clean this folder every time I update the content. TIA, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Printing Error
Angela, You write that you're working off a server. Perhaps the path to the images in question is broken or was changed. If the image is in by reference, make sure that the image's location is accessible from the server, or else change the location. If the images are embedded, perhaps they're draining too much memory. HTH, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 dav...@afcon-inc.com dsch...@gmail.com On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:44 AM, Angela Provan angela.pro...@maptek.com.auwrote: I am trying to print an A5 letter doco with FM8 (off a server) and I keep getting a Cannot print some imported images. Click OK to continue error. Google has not given me answers and was wondering if anyone else has ever had this issue? Help! Angela Provan Maptek | Technical Writer ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch...@gmail.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Importing FM content to Flare - Changing image import location
Hey everyone, it was good to see some of you at the TCC last Thursday. I've just started working with Flare v4.2 and for my first project, I'm importing a FrameMaker v7.2 Book. The problem is that in addition to the FM files, it imports all graphics into the same folder in the Content Organizer. That's a bit messy for me, because I don't want to sift through a bunch of GIFs when looking to open a specific HTM file. I prefer to import the graphics into the Resources/Images folder. I can't find any option or switch or instruction in the Flare Help to enable me to do this. Does anyone know how to do this? For me, this is a black eye against Madcap if I have to clean this folder every time I update the content. TIA, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com
adding a graphic to a TOC
Hi Mulholland, Try adding the graphic to the Header1 Toc entry on the TOC page of the TOC file's Reference pages. All the best, David -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 6:36 PM, mulholland4 wrote: > Hello, > In a user guide which I am writing I have a graphic beside some of the > Header 1 titles to indicate that the topic refers to the Pro version of the > software. Is it at all possible to make this same graphic appear beside the > Header1 Toc in the Table of Contents? I could add it manually after I > generate the final TOC, but it would be nice to be able to have this > graphic > appear automatically each time I generate a new version of the TOC. I am > using FrameMaker 8. > Thanks > Mulholland > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > -- David Schor Technical Writer Afcon Software and Electronics Mobile: 054 478 8253 davids at afcon-inc.com dsch.tw at gmail.com
Re: pagination dilemma
Hi David K, Can't you move the footer text box (on the Master Pages) down a short distance, either by dragging or by increasing the Offset From Top in the Text Frame Properties? David S -- David Schor Technical Writing Consultancy Services 054 478 8253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Feb 3, 2008 12:36 PM, David Kuhn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had to adjust our template to add a line to the header (recently one was also added to the footer), resulting in a two line header and a two line footer. The problem is that I need to keep the text area the same size without stealing from the margins. I had tested this on body text only and the same number of lines fits on the page without a problem. But I noticed than when you have other formatting, such as a lot of code, the last line on the page practically sits on the line separating the text from the footer. Because I've only packaged one document this way, I went through and did a manual adjustment by applying Keep with Next whenever the last text line looks too close to the separation line. Any ideas how to make the impossible possible? Is there any way to set the minimum space that needs to exist between the line and the footer? Any other solutions? David Kuhn Technical Writer, PBG +1.972.9.776.1956 (desk) +1.972.54.307.8987 (mobile) AMDOCS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SYSTEMS INNOVATION This message and the information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and subject to the Amdocs policy statement, you may review at http://www.amdocs.com/email_disclaimer.asp ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
pagination dilemma
Hi David K, Can't you move the footer text box (on the Master Pages) down a short distance, either by dragging or by increasing the Offset From Top in the Text Frame Properties? David S -- David Schor Technical Writing Consultancy & Services 054 478 8253 davelis at smile.net.il On Feb 3, 2008 12:36 PM, David Kuhn wrote: > I had to adjust our template to add a line to the header (recently one > was also added to the footer), resulting in a two line header and a two > line footer. > The problem is that I need to keep the text area the same size without > stealing from the margins. > I had tested this on body text only and the same number of lines fits on > the page without a problem. > But I noticed than when you have other formatting, such as a lot of > code, the last line on the page practically sits on the line separating > the text from the footer. > Because I've only packaged one document this way, I went through and did > a manual adjustment by applying Keep with Next whenever the last text > line looks too close to the separation line. > Any ideas how to make the impossible possible? > Is there any way to set the minimum space that needs to exist between > the line and the footer? > Any other solutions? > > David Kuhn > Technical Writer, PBG > > > +1.972.9.776.1956 (desk) > +1.972.54.307.8987 (mobile) > > AMDOCS > CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SYSTEMS INNOVATION > > > > This message and the information contained herein is proprietary and > confidential and subject to the Amdocs policy statement, > you may review at http://www.amdocs.com/email_disclaimer.asp > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Re: Index question
A couple of simple troubleshooting steps: Is the format you're referring to exactly named Heading1 in the template? Remember that these should be written identically. Also, check the Paragraph numbering settings in the book and remember to update the book's numbering before generating the index. David -- David Schor Technical Writing Consultancy Services Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jan 16, 2008 7:18 AM, Whites [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Framers Using FM7.2 and WinXP I thought this would be easy, but . . . I'm making an index of names. Rather than have the index list the chapter and page with the usual $chapnum-$pagenum variables in the reference page index setup, I want the index to show which heading they appear under (i.e. which section of the chapter) since I don't really care about the exact page. When I use $paranumonly [Heading1] variable in the reference page I get no number at all in the index, just a hyperlink. Is there some reason why this shouldn't work? TIA for any suggestions Will White ViaLogy LLC +++ There's the right way and the wrong way. Then there's my way - which is like the wrong way, but faster. +++ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Index question
A couple of simple troubleshooting steps: Is the format you're referring to exactly named "Heading1" in the template? Remember that these should be written identically. Also, check the Paragraph numbering settings in the book and remember to update the book's numbering before generating the index. David -- David Schor Technical Writing Consultancy & Services Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: davelis at smile.net.il On Jan 16, 2008 7:18 AM, Whites wrote: > Hi Framers > Using FM7.2 and WinXP > I thought this would be easy, but . . . > I'm making an index of names. Rather than have the index list the > chapter and page with the usual <$chapnum>-<$pagenum> variables in > the reference page index setup, I want the index to show which > heading they appear under (i.e. which section of the chapter) since I > don't really care about the exact page. When I use <$paranumonly > [Heading1]> variable in the reference page I get no number at all in > the index, just a hyperlink. Is there some reason why this shouldn't > work? > > > TIA for any suggestions > > Will White > ViaLogy LLC > +++ > There's the right way and the wrong way. > Then there's my way - which is like the wrong way, but faster. > +++ > > > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Conditional Text problem on Frame 7.1 on Win XP Professional
Is there a bug or limitation regarding FrameMaker Conditional Text Tag names? I received a base document with several different conditions reflecting various model names within the same product family. Examples of tag names are: ABC2024 ABC224D ABC208 ADE208 ADE224 AFG208 and so on After setting the system to show the first ABC condition but hide the latter two, I generated Help files in Webworks but the other ABC conditions showed. In an experiment, I changed one of the conditions to ABC_208, and lo and behold, ABC_208 stayed hidden. However, ABC224D remains in the document when it shouldn't. According to this pattern, would I have to change this to ABC__224D for FM to recognize the difference? And what if I need to add additional variations to a name like ABC2024G and ABC2024F? Does Frame not recognize the difference? Hope you can help me, Thanks, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer MSSI - Marvell Software Solutions Israel Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Conditional Text problem on Frame 7.1 on Win XP Professional
Silly me. Turned out the Visible/Hidden settings in the Conditions dialog box were the culprit. Now I know, and I generated the help versions successfully. Thanks a million, Yves! David David Schor Senior Technical Writer MSSI - Marvell Software Solutions Israel Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 9/4/07, Yves Barbion [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi David, check the Show/Hide settings in WebWorks Publisher, not in FrameMaker. I don't know which version of WebWorks you are using, but remember a bug WebWorks 7 where the Show/Hide settings didn't work for a complete FrameMaker book. I had to select a specific file in my WebWorks project and set the Show/Hide settings file by file. Good luck. -- Yves Barbion Documentation Architect Adobe-Certified FrameMaker Instructor On 9/4/07, David Schor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a bug or limitation regarding FrameMaker Conditional Text Tag names? I received a base document with several different conditions reflecting various model names within the same product family. Examples of tag names are: ABC2024 ABC224D ABC208 ADE208 ADE224 AFG208 and so on After setting the system to show the first ABC condition but hide the latter two, I generated Help files in Webworks but the other ABC conditions showed. In an experiment, I changed one of the conditions to ABC_208, and lo and behold, ABC_208 stayed hidden. However, ABC224D remains in the document when it shouldn't. According to this pattern, would I have to change this to ABC__224D for FM to recognize the difference? And what if I need to add additional variations to a name like ABC2024G and ABC2024F? Does Frame not recognize the difference? Hope you can help me, Thanks, David ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Conditional Text problem on Frame 7.1 on Win XP Professional
Is there a bug or limitation regarding FrameMaker Conditional Text Tag names? I received a base document with several different conditions reflecting various model names within the same product family. Examples of tag names are: ABC2024 ABC224D ABC208 ADE208 ADE224 AFG208 and so on After setting the system to show the first ABC condition but hide the latter two, I generated Help files in Webworks but the other ABC conditions showed. In an experiment, I changed one of the conditions to ABC_208, and lo and behold, ABC_208 stayed hidden. However, ABC224D remains in the document when it shouldn't. According to this pattern, would I have to change this to ABC__224D for FM to recognize the difference? And what if I need to add additional variations to a name like ABC2024G and ABC2024F? Does Frame not recognize the difference? Hope you can help me, Thanks, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer MSSI - Marvell Software Solutions Israel Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com
Conditional Text problem on Frame 7.1 on Win XP Professional
Silly me. Turned out the Visible/Hidden settings in the Conditions dialog box were the culprit. Now I know, and I generated the help versions successfully. Thanks a million, Yves! David David Schor Senior Technical Writer MSSI - Marvell Software Solutions Israel Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 9/4/07, Yves Barbion wrote: > Hi David, > > check the Show/Hide settings in WebWorks Publisher, not in FrameMaker. I > don't know which version of WebWorks you are using, but remember a bug > WebWorks 7 where the Show/Hide settings didn't work for a complete > FrameMaker book. I had to select a specific file in my WebWorks project and > set the Show/Hide settings file by file. > > Good luck. > > > -- > Yves Barbion > Documentation Architect > Adobe-Certified FrameMaker Instructor > ____ > > > > On 9/4/07, David Schor wrote: > > > > Is there a bug or limitation regarding FrameMaker Conditional Text Tag > names? > > I received a base document with several different conditions > > reflecting various model names within the same product family. > > Examples of tag names are: > > > > ABC2024 > > ABC224D > > ABC208 > > ADE208 > > ADE224 > > AFG208 > > and so on > > > > After setting the system to show the first ABC condition but hide the > > latter two, I generated Help files in Webworks but the other ABC > > conditions showed. > > > > In an experiment, I changed one of the conditions to ABC_208, and lo > > and behold, ABC_208 stayed hidden. However, ABC224D remains in the > > document when it shouldn't. According to this pattern, would I have to > > change this to ABC__224D for FM to recognize the difference? > > > > And what if I need to add additional variations to a name like > > ABC2024G and ABC2024F? Does Frame not recognize the difference? > > > > Hope you can help me, > > > > Thanks, > > David > >
Re: PDF opening on wrong page
Hi Mary, In the Print dialog box, click PDF Setup. In the Settings tab, you should see a field called Open PDF on Page . HTH, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 5/29/07, Mary Holder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I have inherited a FM document that when saved as PDF insists on opening at chapter 1 instead of the cover page. Is there a setting somewhere that I'm missing that opens the document properly? This document has many cross-references, so I really want to use the Save As feature in FrameMaker (7.02). Thanks, Mary Holder ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
PDF opening on "wrong" page
Hi Mary, In the Print dialog box, click PDF Setup. In the Settings tab, you should see a field called "Open PDF on Page . HTH, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 5/29/07, Mary Holder wrote: > Hello, > > I have inherited a FM document that when saved as PDF insists on opening at > chapter 1 instead of the cover page. > > Is there a setting somewhere that I'm missing that opens the document > properly? > > This document has many cross-references, so I really want to use the Save As > feature in FrameMaker (7.02). > > Thanks, > Mary Holder > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
TOC problem
Surbhi, I've never done this specific task, but try the following: 1. Add a blank paragraph to another file. Give the format a unique name and don't use it anywhere else in the book. 2. When you generate the TOC for the first time, include this format. 3. In the TOC's Reference page, define the paragraph's format with a page break, and add the string, "this page has been intentionally left blank". You may have to play around with the properties to get the line to appear as you wish. 4. Update the book again. HTH, David On 5/24/07, Surbhi Singhal wrote: > Hello Framers > > I need to keep the number of pages in my TOC Even. If the generated TOC has > the content for 3 pages, i have to manually format the last blank page for > the message : "this page has been intentionally left blank". > > Is it possible to define if TOC could take up this paragraph format > automatically? > > Thanx for your help. > > Regards > Surbhi > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com
OT! European budget airlines
Anyone have any experiences flying on European budget airlines, such as RyanAir, EasyJet, Transavia, etc.? These are the airlines that typically charge 30-50 euro per person compared to hundreds of euro to fly on the larger airlines. If you have, please share with me any pros (other than ridiculously low price) and cons. Please reply to me off-list, since this is definitely OT!! Thanks very much, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Webworks Std - Html output naming
Somewhere in WW, you probably have to define the reference to the Filename marker (we use a different marker name where I work). Check in the Style Designer. -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 5/22/07, Charles Beck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Elisa, I think I can help with the first question. It's been awhile since I did this, but I *think* I remember how to do it. What you need to do first is create a new marker type in Framemaker called Filename. (This is the part I'm not 100% sure about, but the WebWorks documentation, I believe, has this procedure somewhere.) Then, for each heading that will constitute the beginning of a new file in HTML, add one of these markers. For the marker text, use what you want WebWorks to assign as the name of the file, minus the .htm. For instance, in the example you gave, you would place a marker in the Installing Foo heading and enter foo as the marker text. Add another marker in the Configuring Bar heading and enter bar as the marker text. When you generate the output with WebWorks, like magic, WebWorks knows to assign these as the file names for the output files. Like I say, it's been awhile, but I am pretty sure this is right (though I feel compelled to add the caveat that I have always used WW Pro, not Standard... Not sure if the Standard version does it any differently). HTH, Chuck ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Webworks Std - Html output naming
The marker type does not have to named Filename. You can name it anything you want as long as you define it also in WW. Once again, I'm not sure where in the application. I'm not at work today, but I think Style Designer is in the Options menu or similar. David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 5/23/07, Elisabeth SABOT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David, Chuck, and all Thanks a mil for the tips. It works great! However, I went through the online help (Getting Started, User Guide and Template Reference are the only parts provided) and I browsed the program files on my system but couldn't find any mention of a Style Designer nor Filename marker anywhere so far... Is the Style Designer a panel in the application itself? (with this bl**dy localised application which is btw badly translated, I can't find my way) On the other hand, the online help doesn't fully match my actual WWStd application (v8.0), there are some discrepancies between online help and the actual application. (not talking about the fact that the online help is only half-way translated... Leading to my second question about how to get back to the English version of WWStd when running on a French OS). Many thanks again for your prompt replies and to all for this great list. Elisa -Message d'origine- De : David Schor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoyé : Wednesday, May 23, 2007 8:41 AM À : Elisabeth SABOT; framers@lists.frameusers.com Objet : Re: Webworks Std - Html output naming Somewhere in WW, you probably have to define the reference to the Filename marker (we use a different marker name where I work). Check in the Style Designer. -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 5/22/07, Charles Beck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Elisa, I think I can help with the first question. It's been awhile since I did this, but I *think* I remember how to do it. What you need to do first is create a new marker type in Framemaker called Filename. (This is the part I'm not 100% sure about, but the WebWorks documentation, I believe, has this procedure somewhere.) Then, for each heading that will constitute the beginning of a new file in HTML, add one of these markers. For the marker text, use what you want WebWorks to assign as the name of the file, minus the .htm. For instance, in the example you gave, you would place a marker in the Installing Foo heading and enter foo as the marker text. Add another marker in the Configuring Bar heading and enter bar as the marker text. When you generate the output with WebWorks, like magic, WebWorks knows to assign these as the file names for the output files. Like I say, it's been awhile, but I am pretty sure this is right (though I feel compelled to add the caveat that I have always used WW Pro, not Standard... Not sure if the Standard version does it any differently). HTH, Chuck This message and any attachments (the message) is intended solely for the addressees and is confidential. If you receive this message in error, please delete it and immediately notify the sender. Any use not in accord with its purpose, any dissemination or disclosure, either whole or partial, is prohibited except formal approval. The internet can not guarantee the integrity of this message. Talend shall not therefore be liable for the message if modified. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: TOC problem
Surbhi, I've never done this specific task, but try the following: 1. Add a blank paragraph to another file. Give the format a unique name and don't use it anywhere else in the book. 2. When you generate the TOC for the first time, include this format. 3. In the TOC's Reference page, define the paragraph's format with a page break, and add the string, this page has been intentionally left blank. You may have to play around with the properties to get the line to appear as you wish. 4. Update the book again. HTH, David On 5/24/07, Surbhi Singhal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Framers I need to keep the number of pages in my TOC Even. If the generated TOC has the content for 3 pages, i have to manually format the last blank page for the message : this page has been intentionally left blank. Is it possible to define if TOC could take up this paragraph format automatically? Thanx for your help. Regards Surbhi ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Webworks Std - Html output naming
Somewhere in WW, you probably have to define the reference to the "Filename" marker (we use a different marker name where I work). Check in the Style Designer. -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 5/22/07, Charles Beck wrote: > Hi Elisa, > > I think I can help with the first question. It's been awhile since I did > this, but I *think* I remember how to do it. > > What you need to do first is create a new marker type in Framemaker > called "Filename". (This is the part I'm not 100% sure about, but the > WebWorks documentation, I believe, has this procedure somewhere.) > > Then, for each heading that will constitute the beginning of a new file > in HTML, add one of these markers. For the marker text, use what you > want WebWorks to assign as the name of the file, minus the ".htm". For > instance, in the example you gave, you would place a marker in the > "Installing Foo" heading and enter "foo" as the marker text. Add another > marker in the "Configuring Bar" heading and enter "bar" as the marker > text. > > When you generate the output with WebWorks, like magic, WebWorks knows > to assign these as the file names for the output files. > > Like I say, it's been awhile, but I am pretty sure this is right (though > I feel compelled to add the caveat that I have always used WW Pro, not > Standard... Not sure if the Standard version does it any differently). > > HTH, > Chuck >
Webworks Std - Html output naming
The marker type does not have to named "Filename". You can name it anything you want as long as you define it also in WW. Once again, I'm not sure where in the application. I'm not at work today, but I think Style Designer is in the Options menu or similar. David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 5/23/07, Elisabeth SABOT wrote: > > David, Chuck, and all > > Thanks a mil for the tips. It works great! > However, I went through the online help (Getting Started, User Guide and > Template Reference are the only parts provided) and I browsed the program > files on my system but couldn't find any mention of a Style Designer nor > Filename marker anywhere so far... > Is the Style Designer a panel in the application itself? (with this bl**dy > localised application which is btw badly translated, I can't find my way) > On the other hand, the online help doesn't fully match my actual WWStd > application (v8.0), there are some discrepancies between online help and the > actual application. (not talking about the fact that the online help is only > half-way translated... Leading to my second question about how to get back to > the English version of WWStd when running on a French OS). > > Many thanks again for your prompt replies and to all for this great list. > Elisa > > -Message d'origine- > De : David Schor [mailto:dsch.tw at gmail.com] > Envoy? : Wednesday, May 23, 2007 8:41 AM > ? : Elisabeth SABOT; framers at lists.frameusers.com > Objet : Re: Webworks Std - Html output naming > > Somewhere in WW, you probably have to define the reference to the "Filename" > marker (we use a different marker name where I work). Check in the Style > Designer. > > -- > David Schor > Senior Technical Writer > RADLAN, a Marvell Company > Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 > Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 > E-mail: dschor at marvell.com > Web: www.marvell.com > > > On 5/22/07, Charles Beck wrote: > > Hi Elisa, > > > > I think I can help with the first question. It's been awhile since I did > > this, but I *think* I remember how to do it. > > > > What you need to do first is create a new marker type in Framemaker > > called "Filename". (This is the part I'm not 100% sure about, but the > > WebWorks documentation, I believe, has this procedure somewhere.) > > > > Then, for each heading that will constitute the beginning of a new file > > in HTML, add one of these markers. For the marker text, use what you > > want WebWorks to assign as the name of the file, minus the ".htm". For > > instance, in the example you gave, you would place a marker in the > > "Installing Foo" heading and enter "foo" as the marker text. Add another > > marker in the "Configuring Bar" heading and enter "bar" as the marker > > text. > > > > When you generate the output with WebWorks, like magic, WebWorks knows > > to assign these as the file names for the output files. > > > > Like I say, it's been awhile, but I am pretty sure this is right (though > > I feel compelled to add the caveat that I have always used WW Pro, not > > Standard... Not sure if the Standard version does it any differently). > > > > HTH, > > Chuck > > > > This message and any attachments (the "message") is intended solely for the > addressees and is confidential. If you receive this message in error, please > delete it and immediately notify the sender. Any use not in accord with its > purpose, any dissemination or disclosure, either whole or partial, is > prohibited except formal approval. The internet can not guarantee the > integrity of this message. Talend shall not therefore be liable for the > message if modified. > > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Re: FrameMaker files and CHM
Karen, WWP will generate a separate HTM file per heading (that is defined for starting a new topic). The TopicAlias marker provides the name of the HTM file. Only the generated HTM files should interest your developer - it should not matter to him/her whether the FrameMaker source is in a single file or in multiple files. David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 4/10/07, Gross, Karen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry, the software to which I was referring is the application for which we're providing context-sensitive help. I haven't found any documentation stating anything about needing to break up the FM files per topic. Our software developer claims it's necessary, and our tests on the machine control prove him to be correct. I suspect the problem is with our control's software. At the very least, I'm missing something that will make it all work. We're using a custom .h file that holds our topic IDs and the control screen IDs (Map IDs). Example: #define IDH_ScreenName 123. The text is the same as what we put in the TopicAlias marker. The screen ID is the number assigned to the screen by the software developers. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
FrameMaker files and CHM
Karen, WWP will generate a separate HTM file per heading (that is defined for starting a new topic). The TopicAlias marker provides the name of the HTM file. Only the generated HTM files should interest your developer - it should not matter to him/her whether the FrameMaker source is in a single file or in multiple files. David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 4/10/07, Gross, Karen wrote: > Sorry, the software to which I was referring is the application for > which we're providing context-sensitive help. > > I haven't found any documentation stating anything about needing to > break up the FM files per topic. Our software developer claims it's > necessary, and our tests on the machine control prove him to be correct. > I suspect the problem is with our control's software. At the very least, > I'm missing something that will make it all work. > > We're using a custom .h file that holds our topic IDs and the control > screen IDs (Map IDs). Example: #define IDH_ScreenName 123. The text is > the same as what we put in the TopicAlias marker. The screen ID is the > number assigned to the screen by the software developers. >
Re: Change Bars
John, Did you change the Automatic Change Bar setting in the Book file? Book file settings overwrite individual file settings. HTH, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 3/26/07, John Pilla [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have about 24 files in a book. Each file is from a word document, cleaned and saved as RTF. The FrameMaker template files ea RTF was imported into - they were all the same, copies of ea other. However, after importing ea RTF into ea FM file, some of the FM files displayed change bars and conditional text. Coming from the RTF, I gathered. I selected all of the text in every FM file, and changed all text to Unconditional. Then I ensured that the Change Bar setting was to OFF, and I clicked to clear all change bars -- in every FM file. However, in a couple of the FM files, the tables will still display a change bar when I edit the text. ??? Is there a separate (from the document) change bar setting for tables? FM 7 p579, Windows XP SP2. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Change Bars
John, Did you change the Automatic Change Bar setting in the Book file? Book file settings overwrite individual file settings. HTH, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 3/26/07, John Pilla wrote: > I have about 24 files in a book. > Each file is from a word document, cleaned and saved as RTF. > The FrameMaker template files ea RTF was imported into - they were all the > same, copies of ea other. > However, after importing ea RTF into ea FM file, some of the FM files > displayed change bars and conditional text. > Coming from the RTF, I gathered. > I selected all of the text in every FM file, and changed all text to > Unconditional. > Then I ensured that the Change Bar setting was to OFF, > and I clicked to clear all change bars -- in every FM file. > > However, in a couple of the FM files, the tables will still display a > change bar when I edit the text. > > ??? > > Is there a separate (from the document) change bar setting for tables? > > FM 7 p579, Windows XP SP2. >
Re: Keyboard shortcut for toggling open documents
Thanks Bodvar and everyone else who answered. Sorry I forgot to specify that I'm working in Win XP Professional. All the best, David David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 3/20/07, Bodvar Bjorgvinsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In Windoze between Win applications: ALT+TAB Within FrameMaker (Win): CTRL+TAB. Bodvar On 3/20/07, David Schor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the keyboard shortcut for toggling open documents? Thanks very much, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com ___ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Keyboard shortcut for toggling open documents
Thanks Bodvar and everyone else who answered. Sorry I forgot to specify that I'm working in Win XP Professional. All the best, David David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 3/20/07, Bodvar Bjorgvinsson wrote: > In Windoze between Win applications: ALT+TAB > Within FrameMaker (Win): CTRL+TAB. > > Bodvar > > On 3/20/07, David Schor wrote: > > What is the keyboard shortcut for toggling open documents? > > > > Thanks very much, > > David > > > > -- > > David Schor > > Senior Technical Writer > > RADLAN, a Marvell Company > > Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 > > Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 > > E-mail: dschor at marvell.com > > Web: www.marvell.com > > ___ > >
Keyboard shortcut for toggling open documents
What is the keyboard shortcut for toggling open documents? Thanks very much, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Keyboard shortcut for toggling open documents
What is the keyboard shortcut for toggling open documents? Thanks very much, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com
Conditions that won't go away
Carla, Perhaps OLDTAG appears somewhere on a master page or a reference page, such as a TOC file. -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 3/7/07, Martinek, Carla wrote: > > OK, I'm stumped. Here's the situation: > > I used Framescript to rename a conditional tag before I send a set of > book files out to someone else (renamed it to something making more > sense.) For this email, consider the tags as OLDTAG and NEWTAG. > > I then deleted all unused condition tags using the PGFWhopper plugin. > OLDTAG showed as one of the tags that was deleted, and OLDTAG no longer > exists in ANY document in the book (I checked each file to make sure). > When I check the text with the condition applied, it shows as NEWTAG > > However, when I go to show/hide conditions at the book level, OLDTAG > still shows there, and NEWTAG does not. I've generated/updated the book > file, saved all the files, closed and restarted Frame, and it's still > happening. > > Any suggestions? > > > -Carla > > - CONFIDENTIAL- > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may > also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may > not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email > in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then > delete this email. > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. >
Re: Conditions that won't go away
Carla, Perhaps OLDTAG appears somewhere on a master page or a reference page, such as a TOC file. -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 3/7/07, Martinek, Carla [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, I'm stumped. Here's the situation: I used Framescript to rename a conditional tag before I send a set of book files out to someone else (renamed it to something making more sense.) For this email, consider the tags as OLDTAG and NEWTAG. I then deleted all unused condition tags using the PGFWhopper plugin. OLDTAG showed as one of the tags that was deleted, and OLDTAG no longer exists in ANY document in the book (I checked each file to make sure). When I check the text with the condition applied, it shows as NEWTAG However, when I go to show/hide conditions at the book level, OLDTAG still shows there, and NEWTAG does not. I've generated/updated the book file, saved all the files, closed and restarted Frame, and it's still happening. Any suggestions? -Carla - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Font size in Frame cross ref
David, Open the Cross Reference dialog box, select the relevant format, and click Edit Format. In the Definition field, check whether a specific character building block, or a paragraph building block with a specific para format, is included in the format's structure. If yes, this is probably causing your problem. If you remove the offending specification, the cross-reference will take the formatting of its host paragraph. HTH, -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 2/12/07, Shenton, David (DTRN) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all.Windows XP Unstructured FrameMaker 7.1 Has anybody experienced this. I have document with multiple cross references to various headings in a multi chapter document. For some reason a few of my cross references linked to headers have a larger font size than the rest, yet others with the same heading link are correct. I have tried relinking, but when I regenerate these delinquent cross reference appear. Why is this happening to me? Regards Dave ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Font size in Frame cross ref
David, Open the Cross Reference dialog box, select the relevant format, and click Edit Format. In the Definition field, check whether a specific character building block, or a paragraph building block with a specific para format, is included in the format's structure. If yes, this is probably causing your problem. If you remove the offending specification, the cross-reference will take the formatting of its host paragraph. HTH, -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 2/12/07, Shenton, David (DTRN) wrote: > > Hi all.Windows XP Unstructured FrameMaker 7.1 > > Has anybody experienced this. I have document with multiple cross > references to various headings in a multi chapter document. For some > reason a few of my cross references linked to headers have a larger font > size than the rest, yet others with the same heading link are correct. I > have tried relinking, but when I regenerate these delinquent cross > reference appear. > > Why is this happening to me? > > Regards > > Dave > >
Re: First Time Indexer
Fabio, You have to place a marker at every location that you want to appear in the index. Keep in mind that you don't necessarily have to place every single instance of a term or expression in the index. Only refer readers to the places where they will find relevant information related to the indexed item. Good luck, -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 1/12/07, Fabio Di Francesco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, First time generating an index with FM. First of all: how do you get the index to show all the pages that contain a specific marked word? Example: I've marked the word DIP switch on page 5 and the word also appears on pages 20, 26, and 30. When I generate the index, it only shows page number 5. Do you have to go through the entire document and mark the same words over and over again? That would seem illogical. Please help. Thanks. Fabio Di Francesco Technical Writer ITW Muller 16715 Hymus Blvd Kirkland, QC H9H 5M8 (514) 426-9248 Ext. 368 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
First Time Indexer
Fabio, You have to place a marker at every location that you want to appear in the index. Keep in mind that you don't necessarily have to place every single instance of a term or expression in the index. Only refer readers to the places where they will find relevant information related to the indexed item. Good luck, -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 1/12/07, Fabio Di Francesco wrote: > Hi All, > > > > First time generating an index with FM. > > > > First of all: how do you get the index to show all the pages that contain a > specific marked word? Example: I've marked the word DIP switch on page 5 and > the word also appears on pages 20, 26, and 30. When I generate the index, it > only shows page number 5. Do you have to go through the entire document and > mark the same words over and over again? That would seem illogical. > > > > Please help. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Fabio Di Francesco > > Technical Writer > > ITW Muller > > 16715 Hymus Blvd > > Kirkland, QC H9H 5M8 > > (514) 426-9248 Ext. 368 >
Re: book paginating woes
Laura, It's very likely that in the Book, the files are defined to start on right pages in a double-sided page setup. If this is the case, Frame will always add a blank left page, if necessary, in order to maintain consecutive running pages as it generates and updates the Book. In such settings, Frame will not end a file on a right page, and then continue the next file on a right page. It must account for a left page, even a blank one, in between. If you don't want any empty pages and don't care which side the files start, set the files in the Book to start on the next available page and to delete empty pages. Then, save the Book and reupdate it. HTH, -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 1/9/07, Laura Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have two files in a book that refuse to leave out blank even pages. I go through and reset the pagination so that both the book and files match pagination and numbering settings to delete blank pages, and each time I go to regenerate the TOC, in returns that extra blank page. I've gone into my master pages and tried to reapply them, I've reimported new page layouts from files that I know work as they are supposed to, and I've even copied the text (we're only talking one page here of an introduction), and the new files takes on the same troublesome attributes. This is only an 25 page document, but the chapter files are similar to another book so I'm reluctant to put all the text into a single file for the sake of consistency. The only hint of a potential error that I get is that there may be something on the page about an irregular column layout. The specific message is that the new column layout seems to overlap other objects on some body pages, am I sure I want to apply the new column layout? and the specific page that is supposedly impacted. Even though I click Yes, nothing changes. I have nothing but text on the page, there are no residual graphics, nor residual conditional or hidden text for that matter. Another error message that I've seen is that there is no mapping in the reference pages for my master page. However, I would have thought that if there were an error in that regard that it would have been corrected when I reimported my new formats from a good file. Could those vague errors be complete misdirection? Any suggestions would be most heartening. Thanks! Laura Larson Electronic Clearing House, Inc. 355 Union Blvd, Ste 301 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 650-0474 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
book paginating woes
Laura, It's very likely that in the Book, the files are defined to start on right pages in a double-sided page setup. If this is the case, Frame will always add a blank left page, if necessary, in order to maintain consecutive running pages as it generates and updates the Book. In such settings, Frame will not end a file on a right page, and then continue the next file on a right page. It must account for a left page, even a blank one, in between. If you don't want any empty pages and don't care which side the files start, set the files in the Book to start on the "next available page" and to "delete empty pages." Then, save the Book and reupdate it. HTH, -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 1/9/07, Laura Larson wrote: > I have two files in a book that refuse to leave out blank even pages. I > go through and reset the pagination so that both the book and files > match pagination and numbering settings to delete blank pages, and each > time I go to regenerate the TOC, in returns that extra blank page. > > I've gone into my master pages and tried to reapply them, I've > reimported new page layouts from files that I know work as they are > supposed to, and I've even copied the text (we're only talking one page > here of an introduction), and the new files takes on the same > troublesome attributes. This is only an 25 page document, but the > chapter files are similar to another book so I'm reluctant to put all > the text into a single file for the sake of consistency. > > The only hint of a potential error that I get is that there may be > something on the page about an irregular column layout. > > The specific message is that the new column layout seems to overlap > other objects on some body pages, am I sure I want to apply the new > column layout? and the specific page that is supposedly impacted. Even > though I click Yes, nothing changes. I have nothing but text on the > page, there are no residual graphics, nor residual conditional or hidden > text for that matter. > > Another error message that I've seen is that there is no mapping in the > reference pages for my master page. However, I would have thought that > if there were an error in that regard that it would have been corrected > when I reimported my new formats from a "good" file. > > Could those vague errors be complete misdirection? Any suggestions would > be most heartening. > > Thanks! > > Laura Larson > Electronic Clearing House, Inc. > 355 Union Blvd, Ste 301 > Lakewood, CO 80228 > (303) 650-0474 > llarson at echo-inc.com > > ___
Cross-reference to marker text
Is it possible to create a cross-reference that displays only marker text? I want to place some cross-reference spot markers which include only a single word, and then have a cross-reference display only the marker text. I'm working with standard FM 7.1, without FrameScript. Thanks, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com
Cross-reference to marker text
That worked, Art! Thanks very much. David On 12/19/06, Art Campbell wrote: > I don't think it's possible with cross-refs because the text inside > the marker is invisible. > However, you can easily achieve this with hypertext markers. Use > Specify Named Destination to mark the spot. Then type the word, select > it (in order to make it a link) and create a Jump To Named Destination > marker. > > Art > > On 12/19/06, David Schor wrote: > > Is it possible to create a cross-reference that displays only marker > > text? I want to place some cross-reference spot markers which include > > only a single word, and then have a cross-reference display only the > > marker text. > > > > I'm working with standard FM 7.1, without FrameScript. > > > > Thanks, > > David > > > > -- > > David Schor > > Senior Technical Writer > > RADLAN, a Marvell Company > > Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 > > Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 > > E-mail: dschor at marvell.com > > Web: www.marvell.com > > > -- > 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 > No disclaimers apply. > DoD 358 >
Bug - incorrect numbering a file in a book
Peter, Double-check the chapter numbering properties for the specific file in the Book. In the Paragraph tag, the selected setting is probably "Restart Paragraph Numbering." Change it to "Continue Numbering From the Previous Chapter In Book." HTH, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com On 12/7/06, Crimmin, Peter wrote: > > Summary: > > Framemaker insists on incorrectly numbering a file in a book. > > Scenario: > > The framemaker book contains several chapters and appendices. > Add a new file to the book. For example, a 5th chapter. > Generate the book; frame complains that numbering is different in the > document and book. Frame says it will use the book numbering. > Chapter 5 gets re-numbered as chapter 1. (When this bug strikes, it always > renumbers to 1.) > fyi, the book file is set up to continue numbering. > > Question: > > Does anyone know how this happens or how to fix it? (I have a long > workaround to fix it, but want a better solution.) > > > Thanks for advice, > > PeterC > >
Bug - incorrect numbering a file in a book
Peter, Double-check the chapter numbering properties for the specific file in the Book. In the Paragraph tag, the selected setting is probably "Restart Paragraph Numbering." Change it to "Continue Numbering From the Previous Chapter In Book." HTH, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com > > > On 12/7/06, Crimmin, Peter wrote: > > Summary: > > > > Framemaker insists on incorrectly numbering a file in a book. > > > > Scenario: > > > > The framemaker book contains several chapters and appendices. > > Add a new file to the book. For example, a 5th chapter. > > Generate the book; frame complains that numbering is different in the > > document and book. Frame says it will use the book numbering. > > Chapter 5 gets re-numbered as chapter 1. (When this bug strikes, it always > > renumbers to 1.) > > fyi, the book file is set up to continue numbering. > > > > Question: > > > > Does anyone know how this happens or how to fix it? (I have a long > > workaround to fix it, but want a better solution.) > > > > > > Thanks for advice, > > > > PeterC > > > > >
Re: Bug - incorrect numbering a file in a book
Peter, Double-check the chapter numbering properties for the specific file in the Book. In the Paragraph tag, the selected setting is probably Restart Paragraph Numbering. Change it to Continue Numbering From the Previous Chapter In Book. HTH, David -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.marvell.com On 12/7/06, Crimmin, Peter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Summary: Framemaker insists on incorrectly numbering a file in a book. Scenario: The framemaker book contains several chapters and appendices. Add a new file to the book. For example, a 5th chapter. Generate the book; frame complains that numbering is different in the document and book. Frame says it will use the book numbering. Chapter 5 gets re-numbered as chapter 1. (When this bug strikes, it always renumbers to 1.) fyi, the book file is set up to continue numbering. Question: Does anyone know how this happens or how to fix it? (I have a long workaround to fix it, but want a better solution.) Thanks for advice, PeterC ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Is FM on Windows and UNIX separate?
I believe it's a separate installation program, but I may be mistaken. On 12/5/06, Jaya Ghosh wrote: > > Hello, > > > > I had asked this earlier too but none responded. I repeat my query. I am > using FM 7.0 on Windows. Want to switch to UNIX. Is the Installer same for > both the OS or do I need to order for a separate FM for UNIX? > > > > Response will be appreciated. > > > > Regards > > Jaya > > ___ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as dsch.tw at gmail.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dsch.tw%40gmail.com > > Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > -- David Schor Senior Technical Writer RADLAN, a Marvell Company Tel: (+972) 3 7662823 Cellular: (+972) 54 4788253 E-mail: dschor at marvell.com Web: www.marvell.com
RE: Continuous Numbering in framemaker
Tammy, If you import (by reference) the Cover File and then the TOC before the text content, you should get the effect you're looking for. Then, update the TOC to reflect the changed page numbers of headings in the expanded document. Then, double-click the referenced TOC in the expanded doc and select Update Now. This way, whenever a content change requires a change in the TOC, you can update the TOC file, and in the main document, simply update the referenced TOC file. Meanwhile, your page numbering will be as it should be. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. Doug Larson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tammy Van Boening Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 7:47 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Continuous Numbering in framemaker Tammy Van Boening Engineering Technical Writer InsureWorx 303-729-7733 [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Keep Smiling - At least until you get your own way From: Tammy Van Boening [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 11:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [techcomm-discuss] Continuous Numbering in framemaker Oops - fat-fingered some numbers in my statement. see corrections below. Thanks! Hi All, I am in the process of migrating existing draft documentation in Word to final version documentation in Framemaker. The old Word documentation was but a single file - the first page was reserved for cover information, the second page was Word's TOC, and the remaining pages were the content of the document. The old numbering scheme, beginning with the first page was Page # of #, which for a single document in Word, worked fine. In Framemaker, I have split up this large document into three separate files - Cover File, TOC, and the Chapter document. I have been asked to keep the numbering scheme the same - Page # of Total Page Count. I know how to keep the numbering continuous across the files, but the system variable that keeps total page count is obviously on a per file basis. For example, the singe Cover page file has no number, but the first page of the TOC says page 2 of 4 (because it is the second page in the book, and there are four pages in the TOC total), so the next page says Page 3 of 4 and the final page says Page 4 of 4. When I open the document chapter, it says Page 5 of 19, because the first page of the content chapter is indeed the fifth page in the book, but there are 19 pages in the Content chapter. What do I need to do to get this to number the same way as Word - if it's possible for files in a book? I want the first page of the TOC to say page 2 of 24, the second page to say page 3 of 24, etc. and I want the first page of the Content Chapter to say Page 5 of 24, etc. TIA, TVB Tammy Van Boening Engineering Technical Writer InsureWorx 303-729-7733 [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Keep Smiling - At least until you get your own way ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Continuous Numbering in framemaker
Tammy, If you import (by reference) the Cover File and then the TOC before the text content, you should get the effect you're looking for. Then, update the TOC to reflect the changed page numbers of headings in the expanded document. Then, double-click the referenced TOC in the expanded doc and select Update Now. This way, whenever a content change requires a change in the TOC, you can update the TOC file, and in the main document, simply update the referenced TOC file. Meanwhile, your page numbering will be as it should be. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com www.emblaze-vcon.com "Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it." Doug Larson -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Tammy Van Boening Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 7:47 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Cc: techcomm-discuss at stcrmc.org Subject: Continuous Numbering in framemaker Tammy Van Boening Engineering Technical Writer InsureWorx 303-729-7733 tvanboening at insureworx.com *** Keep Smiling - At least until you get your own way From: Tammy Van Boening [mailto:tvanboen...@insureworx.com] Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 11:42 AM To: techcomm-discuss at stcrmc.org Subject: [techcomm-discuss] Continuous Numbering in framemaker Oops - fat-fingered some numbers in my statement. see corrections below. Thanks! Hi All, I am in the process of migrating existing draft documentation in Word to final version documentation in Framemaker. The old Word documentation was but a single file - the first page was reserved for cover information, the second page was Word's TOC, and the remaining pages were the content of the document. The old numbering scheme, beginning with the first page was Page # of #, which for a single document in Word, worked fine. In Framemaker, I have split up this large document into three separate files - Cover File, TOC, and the Chapter document. I have been asked to keep the numbering scheme the same - Page # of Total Page Count. I know how to keep the numbering continuous across the files, but the system variable that keeps total page count is obviously on a per file basis. For example, the singe Cover page file has no number, but the first page of the TOC says page 2 of 4 (because it is the second page in the book, and there are four pages in the TOC total), so the next page says Page 3 of 4 and the final page says Page 4 of 4. When I open the document chapter, it says Page 5 of 19, because the first page of the content chapter is indeed the fifth page in the book, but there are 19 pages in the Content chapter. What do I need to do to get this to number the same way as Word - if it's possible for files in a book? I want the first page of the TOC to say page 2 of 24, the second page to say page 3 of 24, etc. and I want the first page of the Content Chapter to say Page 5 of 24, etc. TIA, TVB Tammy Van Boening Engineering Technical Writer InsureWorx 303-729-7733 tvanboening at insureworx.com *** Keep Smiling - At least until you get your own way ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as davids at emblaze-vcon.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Adding a Left master page
Linda, Format menuPage LayoutPagination. Change to Double-sided and click OK. A Left master page will then be available, as well as a Right one. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. Doug Larson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Linda G. Gallagher Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 2:22 AM To: Framers Subject: Adding a Left master page Framers, Well, I'm stuck. I'm creating a new template for a project and started with a blank portrait file, so I could set everything up from scratch for a 6 x 9 book. Everything is going well, except the file only came with a Right master page. I want to add a left one, using the name Left, so that Frame will recognize the alternating usage of the master pages, but it won't let me add a master page called Left. It keeps telling me it's a reserved name, which I know. I can't find a way to add the Left master page. I added a Left1 master page, but when I go to set up master page usage, it doesn't recognize Left1 has a page to use to automatically alternate with Right. Can anyone enlighten me on how to get a proper Left master page into my file? Thanks!! ~~ Linda G. Gallagher TechCom Plus, LLC Intelligent technical communication since 1993 Technical writing, help development, FrameMaker and WebWorks Publisher conversions [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.techcomplus.com/ 303-450-9076 800-500-3144 ~~ Manager, Consulting and Independent Contracting Special Interest Group Society for Technical Communication http://www.stcsig.org/cic/index.html ~~ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Adding a Left master page
Linda, Format menu>Page Layout>Pagination. Change to Double-sided and click OK. A Left master page will then be available, as well as a Right one. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com www.emblaze-vcon.com "Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it." Doug Larson -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Linda G. Gallagher Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 2:22 AM To: Framers Subject: Adding a Left master page Framers, Well, I'm stuck. I'm creating a new template for a project and started with a blank portrait file, so I could set everything up from scratch for a 6 x 9 book. Everything is going well, except the file only came with a Right master page. I want to add a left one, using the name Left, so that Frame will recognize the alternating usage of the master pages, but it won't let me add a master page called Left. It keeps telling me it's a reserved name, which I know. I can't find a way to add the Left master page. I added a Left1 master page, but when I go to set up master page usage, it doesn't recognize Left1 has a page to use to automatically alternate with Right. Can anyone enlighten me on how to get a proper Left master page into my file? Thanks!! ~~ Linda G. Gallagher TechCom Plus, LLC Intelligent technical communication since 1993 Technical writing, help development, FrameMaker and WebWorks Publisher conversions lindag at techcomplus.com http://www.techcomplus.com/ 303-450-9076 800-500-3144 ~~ Manager, Consulting and Independent Contracting Special Interest Group Society for Technical Communication http://www.stcsig.org/cic/index.html ~~ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as davids at emblaze-vcon.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Framemaker vs. Flare
Sorry to chime in late. I hadn't had a chance to open all my mail since Thursday. First of all, we're talking a bit about apples and oranges. FrameMaker is a desktop publishing tool while Flare is an online Help, XML-based authoring tool. The two may work hand-in-hand in the near future. For several months, I've understood that Flare v2.0, scheduled for release in the coming months, is supposed to be able to support import of FrameMaker files (not via MIFs, but actual FM files) as it does for Word files. David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. Doug Larson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of AJ Coots Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 7:34 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Framemaker vs. Flare Hello, Has anyone compared the functionality of Adobe Framemaker 7.2 with Madcap Software's (formerly Robohelp) Flare? I am trying to decide which one to go with for the documentation for my company. Framemaker seems to be the industry standard, but is Flare just as good? Any thoughts? Thanks! -Aj ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Figure number updating
Patricia, In the Numbering properties of the captions, check whether you have two different series labels: For example, S:chapnum-n+\t and F:chapnum-n+\t Or perhaps you have n written for the problem paragraph. Perhaps it was imported from Word or something. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com To err is human; to admit it, superhuman. Doug Larson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patricia Carmel Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 4:21 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Figure number updating Help - I've just discovered in what I thought was a finished book, that there are two Figure chapnum+1s. How is this possible? I'm using the same template that I always use and the figure numbers have always updated automatically. Now I find that in every chapter in this guide, there are two Figure x-1s. Very many TIA, Regards, Patricia Patricia Carmel | Technical Communications Manager | Unipier Ltd | Mobile: +972-54-492-2958 | Ext: +972-9-892-0808 Always be wary of any helpful item that weighs less than its operating manual.Terry Pratchett ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Figure number updating
Patricia, In the Numbering properties of the captions, check whether you have two different series labels: For example, S:-<n+>\t and F:-<n+>\t Or perhaps you have written for the problem paragraph. Perhaps it was imported from Word or something. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com www.emblaze-vcon.com "To err is human; to admit it, superhuman." Doug Larson -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Patricia Carmel Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 4:21 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Figure number updating Help - I've just discovered in what I thought was a finished book, that there are two Figure +1s. How is this possible? I'm using the same template that I always use and the figure numbers have always updated automatically. Now I find that in every chapter in this guide, there are two Figure x-1s. Very many TIA, Regards, Patricia Patricia Carmel | Technical Communications Manager | Unipier Ltd | Mobile: +972-54-492-2958 | Ext: +972-9-892-0808 "Always be wary of any helpful item that weighs less than its operating manual."Terry Pratchett ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as davids at emblaze-vcon.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: MIF question
Doug, A MIF file is an alternative form of a FrameMaker file, functioning like an INI file for a FrameMaker document. It is an ASCII text file which contains values describing every element of a FrameMaker FM file, such as text, formatting values of paragraphs/characters/tables, reference pointers and links, and more. You can open it in a Text editor such as Notepad. It is useful for troubleshooting, or transferring an FM file for use in other applications. Many times, I converted files to MIF in order to change link paths on a Find/Replace basis. Sometimes, converting a weirdly behaving FM file to MIF and then back again helps clean the file (repeat - sometimes). HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com To err is human; to admit it, superhuman. Doug Larson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of McKinney, Doug Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 4:56 PM To: 'framers@lists.frameusers.com' Subject: MIF question Hello fellow FrameUsers I've been a technical writer for about seven years and have followed this list off and on during that time. I've seen references to MIF files but I have no understanding as to their purpose or use. If someone would care to enlighten me, who knows, maybe I've been missing out on a very useful tool or resource. Thanks for past help. Doug Mckinney Technical Writer Datron World Communications Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Empty pages - how to delete?
Suman, 1. FrameMaker is behaving exactly as it should. When you specify in your book that all files begin on a Right (or odd) page, then logically, a Left (or even) page must precede the Right page. You can't go from Odd to Odd, so FrameMaker inserts the bridging page. 2. Book pagination settings override local document pagination settings. However, for a screen PDF, the Left-Right pagination may be irrelevant. So to prevent the automatic addition of blank pages, change the Book Pagination settings to a Single page layout, start the files on Next Available Page and for Before Saving and Printing, define Delete Empty Pages. The result should be files (chapters) that start on odd or even pages immediately following the end of the previous file. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com To err is human; to admit it, superhuman. Doug Larson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Suman L Malik Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 12:11 PM To: frame users Subject: Empty pages - how to delete? Hello, I created a book having various chapters and applied master pages having double sided layouts. The first pages of all the chapters are right sided. The following is the specification, I provided for pagination: Double sided, Ist Page side - Right, Before Saving and Printing - Make Page Count Even. While trying to delete the empty pages, I specified: Before Saving and Printing - Delete empty pages. But this does not solve my problem. When I update the cross-references, Index, and TOC, these empty pages return. I am creating a pdf from this book and these empty pages are really a turn off... Suman - Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
MIF question
Doug, A MIF file is an alternative form of a FrameMaker file, functioning like an INI file for a FrameMaker document. It is an ASCII text file which contains values describing every element of a FrameMaker FM file, such as text, formatting values of paragraphs/characters/tables, reference pointers and links, and more. You can open it in a Text editor such as Notepad. It is useful for troubleshooting, or transferring an FM file for use in other applications. Many times, I converted files to MIF in order to change link paths on a Find/Replace basis. Sometimes, converting a weirdly behaving FM file to MIF and then back again helps clean the file (repeat - sometimes). HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com www.emblaze-vcon.com "To err is human; to admit it, superhuman." Doug Larson -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of McKinney, Doug Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 4:56 PM To: 'framers at lists.frameusers.com' Subject: MIF question Hello fellow FrameUsers I've been a technical writer for about seven years and have followed this list off and on during that time. I've seen references to MIF files but I have no understanding as to their purpose or use. If someone would care to enlighten me, who knows, maybe I've been missing out on a very useful tool or resource. Thanks for past help. Doug Mckinney Technical Writer Datron World Communications Inc. www.dmckinney at dtwc.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as davids at emblaze-vcon.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Empty pages - how to delete?
Suman, 1. FrameMaker is behaving exactly as it should. When you specify in your book that all files begin on a Right (or odd) page, then logically, a Left (or even) page must precede the Right page. You can't go from Odd to Odd, so FrameMaker inserts the bridging page. 2. Book pagination settings override local document pagination settings. However, for a screen PDF, the Left-Right pagination may be irrelevant. So to prevent the automatic addition of blank pages, change the Book Pagination settings to a Single page layout, start the files on "Next Available Page" and for "Before Saving and Printing," define "Delete Empty Pages." The result should be files (chapters) that start on odd or even pages immediately following the end of the previous file. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com www.emblaze-vcon.com "To err is human; to admit it, superhuman." Doug Larson -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Suman L Malik Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 12:11 PM To: frame users Subject: Empty pages - how to delete? Hello, I created a book having various chapters and applied master pages having double sided layouts. The first pages of all the chapters are right sided. The following is the specification, I provided for pagination: Double sided, Ist Page side - Right, Before Saving and Printing - Make Page Count Even. While trying to delete the empty pages, I specified: Before Saving and Printing - Delete empty pages. But this does not solve my problem. When I update the cross-references, Index, and TOC, these empty pages return. I am creating a pdf from this book and these empty pages are really a turn off... Suman - Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as davids at emblaze-vcon.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
OT:Funny
And for those of us who became legal before 1980: * Using a dial on telephones without redial or answering machines - Try to reach someone without your finger falling off. * Write a school project by HAND, making sure there were no crossouts or other unsightly stain on the sheet of paper - otherwise, we had to write the page over. Later, we could type, using white-out sheets to type over errors. * Doing calculations such as square roots on paper, without a calculator. I remember the first time my 8th grade math teacher showing us a "state-of-the-art" calculator with square root and trigonometric functions. We were awed by the speed of the calculations while we slaved for away for several minutes to solve each problem. * To do well in baseball, you had to do it with your natural physique. I can go on and on but I've got to get back to work. David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com www.emblaze-vcon.com Visit us at the Wainhouse Research European Forum Berlin, 19-21 April, 2006 -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Gillian Flato Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:22 PM To: framers at FrameUsers.com Subject: OT: Funny Just thought you guys might enjoy this... Hard Times related by a 30 year old. When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were when they were growing up; what with walking twenty-five miles to school every morning... uphill BOTH ways... through year 'round blizzards. Carrying their younger siblings on their backs... to their one-room schoolhouse, where they maintained a straight-A average, despite their full-time, after-school job at the local textile mill... where they worked for 35 cents an hour just to help keep their family from starving to death! I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way in hell I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on kids about how hard I had it and how easy they've got it! But... Now that I'm over the ripe old age of thirty, I can't help but look around and notice the youth of today. You've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, you live in a damn Utopia! And I hate to say it but you kids today you don't know how good you've got it! I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have The Internet. If we wanted to know something, we had to go to the damn library and look it up ourselves, in the card catalog!! There was no email! We had to actually write somebody a letter ...with a pen! Then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it in the mailbox and it would take like a week to get there! There were no MP3's or Napsters! You wanted to steal music, you had to hitchhike to the damn record store and shoplift it yourself! Or you had to wait around all day to tape it off the radio and the DJ'd usually talk over the beginning and mess it all up! And talk of about hardship? You couldn't just download porn! You had to steal it from your brother or bribe some homeless dude to buy you a copy of "Hustler" at the 7-11! Those were your options! We didn't have fancy crap like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and somebody else called they got a busy signal, that's it! And we didn't have fancy Caller ID Boxes either! When the phone rang, you had no idea who it was! It could be your school, your mom, your boss, your bookie, your drug dealer, a collections agent, you just didn't know!!! You had to pick it up and take your chances, mister! We didn't have any fancy Sony Play Station video games with high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like "Space Invaders" and "Asteroids" and the graphics sucked ass! Your guy was a little square! You actually had to use your imagination! There were no multiple levels or screens; it was just one screen forever! And you could never win. The game just kept getting harder and harder and faster and faster until you died... Just like LIFE! When you went to the movie theater there no such thing as stadium seating! All the seats were the same height! If a tall guy or some old broad with a hat sat in front of you and you couldn't see, you were just screwed! Sure, we had cable television, but back then that was only like 15 channels and there was no on screen menu and no remote control! You had to use a little book called a TV Guide to find out what was on! You were screwed when it came to channel surfing! You had to get off your ass and walk over to the TV to change the channel and there was no Cartoon Network either! You could only get cartoons on Saturday Morning. Do you hear what I'm saying!?! We had to wait ALL WEEK for cartoons, you spoiled little bastards! And we didn't have microwaves, if we wanted to heat something up ...we had
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RE: Script to upgrade books
Rick Quatro's SuperWebBundle includes a script titled Open All In Book which does exactly what you want. I've used it a number of times to update books to the current FM version in one fell swoop. The script is probably not available as a freebie on its own, but perhaps you can inquire from Rick about its availability. www.frameexpert.com. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com Visit us at the Wainhouse Research European Forum Berlin, 19-21 April, 2006 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Diana Stock Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 9:06 PM To: Framers List Subject: Script to upgrade books Hello all, Does anyone know of a free FrameScript for upgrading books and saving all files from an older version of Frame (6 7). This is probably an easy script to write, if you knew the language. :-) I am running FrameMaker 7.0p579 and have FrameScript 4.0. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Diana Stock Maintenance Training 214-792-7433 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Script to upgrade books
Rick Quatro's SuperWebBundle includes a script titled "Open All In Book" which does exactly what you want. I've used it a number of times to update books to the current FM version in one fell swoop. The script is probably not available as a freebie on its own, but perhaps you can inquire from Rick about its availability. www.frameexpert.com. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com www.emblaze-vcon.com Visit us at the Wainhouse Research European Forum Berlin, 19-21 April, 2006 -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Diana Stock Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 9:06 PM To: Framers List Subject: Script to upgrade books Hello all, Does anyone know of a free FrameScript for upgrading books and saving all files from an older version of Frame (6 > 7). This is probably an easy script to write, if you knew the language. :-) I am running FrameMaker 7.0p579 and have FrameScript 4.0. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Diana Stock Maintenance Training 214-792-7433 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as davids at emblaze-vcon.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Adding a Blank Page Before/After Book Cover
Try one of the following: 1. Provide the printer with separate cover files and a file for the manual's content. Funny, I don't have a problem getting my printer service to understand that the second side of each cover file is blank. 2. Make a PDF of a blank page, and keep it for all your projects. Before closing the final PDF, insert the blank page after the front cover and before the back cover. 3. In FrameMaker, start your first manual file with a blank page (an empty paragraph followed by a page break) with double-side pagination starting on the left. Set FormatPage LayoutMaster Page UsageCustom=None for that page. After the last file, create a blank page for the end. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com Visit us at the Wainhouse Research European Forum Berlin, 19-21 April, 2006 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Angela Akridge Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 2:06 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Adding a Blank Page Before/After Book Cover I'm trying to create a layout for a manual that needs to be made available in PDF and print. Using Acrobat Professional, I create one PDF using three PDFs: Front cover, Back cover, and manual. I need to ensure that there is a blank page after the Front cover, so that the manual starts on the right. Am I making sense? Since the cover isn't part of the Frame file, the Make Page Count Even doesn't help me. I also need a blank page before the Back cover for the same reason. What's the proper way (Page Break?) to achieve this goal? The Frame Online Help talks about blank pages and disconnected pages, but I don't think these tools provide the solution I need. Thank you, -- Angela ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Adding a Blank Page Before/After Book Cover
Try one of the following: 1. Provide the printer with separate cover files and a file for the manual's content. Funny, I don't have a problem getting my printer service to understand that the second side of each cover file is blank. 2. Make a PDF of a blank page, and keep it for all your projects. Before closing the final PDF, insert the blank page after the front cover and before the back cover. 3. In FrameMaker, start your first manual file with a blank page (an empty paragraph followed by a page break) with double-side pagination starting on the left. Set Format>Page Layout>Master Page Usage>Custom=None for that page. After the last file, create a blank page for the end. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com www.emblaze-vcon.com Visit us at the Wainhouse Research European Forum Berlin, 19-21 April, 2006 -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Angela Akridge Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 2:06 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Adding a Blank Page Before/After Book Cover I'm trying to create a layout for a manual that needs to be made available in PDF and print. Using Acrobat Professional, I create one PDF using three PDFs: Front cover, Back cover, and manual. I need to ensure that there is a blank page after the Front cover, so that the manual starts on the right. Am I making sense? Since the cover isn't part of the Frame file, the "Make Page Count Even" doesn't help me. I also need a blank page before the Back cover for the same reason. What's the proper way (Page Break?) to achieve this goal? The Frame Online Help talks about blank pages and disconnected pages, but I don't think these tools provide the solution I need. Thank you, -- Angela
RE: Index Professional Tool
Sindu, Check out Ixgen (http://www.fsatools.com) which is an excellent tool for creating, updating and maintaining indexes in FrameMaker, and has a trial version. Alternatively, there are Indexing tools by Silicon Prairie Software (http://www.siliconprairiesoftware.com/), which I am less familiar with. David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com Visit us at the Wainhouse Research European Forum Berlin, 19-21 April, 2006 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sindhu tw Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 8:59 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Index Professional Tool Hi, Can you all please throw some light on Index professional tool. Is it advisable to use this tool if so can i get some trial version for the same. Thanks in advance. Regards, Sindu ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Index Professional Tool
Sindu, Check out Ixgen (http://www.fsatools.com) which is an excellent tool for creating, updating and maintaining indexes in FrameMaker, and has a trial version. Alternatively, there are Indexing tools by Silicon Prairie Software (http://www.siliconprairiesoftware.com/), which I am less familiar with. David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com www.emblaze-vcon.com Visit us at the Wainhouse Research European Forum Berlin, 19-21 April, 2006 -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Sindhu tw Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 8:59 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Index Professional Tool Hi, Can you all please throw some light on Index professional tool. Is it advisable to use this tool if so can i get some trial version for the same. Thanks in advance. Regards, Sindu ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as davids at emblaze-vcon.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: What is with the list?
Without making an assumption that FrameMaker users reside and work primarily in the U.S.A., this is a long holiday weekend in the States, so it certainly would account for a large reduction in queries and banter on the list. I don't remember if I saw posts yesterday after our weekend. David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com http://www.emblaze-vcon.com Video Made Easy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bodvar Bjorgvinsson Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 10:57 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: What is with the list? I haven't had an e-mail from the list since the 15th. What happened? Will this e-mail get through? Or maybe everyone's problem is solved? Please respond directly to me and not to the list only. Best regards, Bodvar ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
What is with the list?
Without making an assumption that FrameMaker users reside and work primarily in the U.S.A., this is a long holiday weekend in the States, so it certainly would account for a large reduction in queries and banter on the list. I don't remember if I saw posts yesterday after our weekend. David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com <mailto:davids at emblaze-vcon.com> www.emblaze-vcon.com <http://www.emblaze-vcon.com> "Video Made Easy" -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Bodvar Bjorgvinsson Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 10:57 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: What is with the list? I haven't had an e-mail from the list since the 15th. What happened? Will this e-mail get through? Or maybe everyone's problem is solved? Please respond directly to me and not to the list only. Best regards, Bodvar ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as davids at emblaze-vcon.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Those ol' cross-references blues
Pearl, One item stands out by its omission in your post and the responses until now. After inserting, changing, or restoring a cross-reference, you also have to save the target file. If you close the target file without saving it, thinking that no change was made, the cross-reference will remain unresolved. David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com http://www.emblaze-vcon.com Video Made Easy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 6:57 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Those ol' cross-references blues Hi Framers, FrameMaker 7.0p578/Windows XP Pro Every time I open a certain book in FrameMaker, I get three messages telling me that three of the files (out of 17) have unresolved cross- references and one message telling me that one of the referenced graphics in one of the files can't be found. Each time, I've gone into the chapters, searched for unresolved cross- references, and re-applied them. I've also deleted the graphic and inserted it again. The last time I opened the book, I even replaced every cross-reference in the three files, but I am still getting the same messages for the same files. All the other cross-references and graphics in all the other files are fine. Can anyone tell me why this is happening and what I can do about it? Thanks. Pearl Rosenberg TeleHealth Services ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Those ol' cross-references blues
Pearl, One item stands out by its omission in your post and the responses until now. After inserting, changing, or restoring a cross-reference, you also have to save the target file. If you close the target file without saving it, thinking that no change was made, the cross-reference will remain unresolved. David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze-VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 7627820 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com <mailto:davids at emblaze-vcon.com> www.emblaze-vcon.com <http://www.emblaze-vcon.com> "Video Made Easy" -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com]On Behalf Of pearlrosenberg at nc.rr.com Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 6:57 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Those ol' cross-references blues Hi Framers, FrameMaker 7.0p578/Windows XP Pro Every time I open a certain book in FrameMaker, I get three messages telling me that three of the files (out of 17) have unresolved cross- references and one message telling me that one of the referenced graphics in one of the files can't be found. Each time, I've gone into the chapters, searched for unresolved cross- references, and re-applied them. I've also deleted the graphic and inserted it again. The last time I opened the book, I even replaced every cross-reference in the three files, but I am still getting the same messages for the same files. All the other cross-references and graphics in all the other files are fine. Can anyone tell me why this is happening and what I can do about it? Thanks. Pearl Rosenberg TeleHealth Services ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as davids at emblaze-vcon.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vco n.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: FrameMaker's irritating habit of jumping pages
Try setting the Runaround for the offending graphic to None. BTW, Rick Quatro created an inexpensive plug-in for setting Runaround to None throughout all graphics of a document in one shot. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 9590006 Mobile: 054 4788253 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.emblaze-vcon.com http://www.emblaze-vcon.com Video Made Easy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] .com] On Behalf Of Ridder, Fred Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 9:27 AM To: Steve Rickaby; framers@FrameUsers.com Subject: RE: FrameMaker's irritating habit of jumping pages The symptom sounds like the old runaround graphics bug from FrameMaker 5.5.6. But I thought that they fixed that in FM6. My opinions only; I don't speak for Intel. Fred Ridder (fred dot ridder at intel dot com) Intel Parsippany, NJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Rickaby Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 7:38 AM To: framers@FrameUsers.com Subject: FrameMaker's irritating habit of jumping pages Framers... FrameMaker 6 has recently developed an irritating habit. When a page that contains an imported graphic is displayed, FrameMaker jumps backwards for several pages immediately after the imported graphic is first displayed. Does anyone know why this should happen, and how I can prevent it? I am not sure whether it happens with all documents, but it certainly happens with all documents in a specific book. -- Steve ___ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dominick_deflorio%40 plugpower.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vcon.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
FrameMaker's irritating habit of jumping pages
Try setting the Runaround for the offending graphic to None. BTW, Rick Quatro created an inexpensive plug-in for setting Runaround to None throughout all graphics of a document in one shot. HTH, David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 9590006 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com <mailto:davids at emblaze-vcon.com> www.emblaze-vcon.com <http://www.emblaze-vcon.com> "Video Made Easy" -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+dominick_deflorio=plugpower.com at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+dominick_deflorio=plugpower.com at lists.frameusers .com] On Behalf Of Ridder, Fred Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 9:27 AM To: Steve Rickaby; framers at FrameUsers.com Subject: RE: FrameMaker's irritating habit of jumping pages The symptom sounds like the old "runaround graphics" bug from FrameMaker 5.5.6. But I thought that they fixed that in FM6. My opinions only; I don't speak for Intel. Fred Ridder (fred dot ridder at intel dot com) Intel Parsippany, NJ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+fred.ridder=intel@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+fred.ridder=intel.com at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Steve Rickaby Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 7:38 AM To: framers at FrameUsers.com Subject: FrameMaker's irritating habit of jumping pages Framers... FrameMaker 6 has recently developed an irritating habit. When a page that contains an imported graphic is displayed, FrameMaker jumps backwards for several pages immediately after the imported graphic is first displayed. Does anyone know why this should happen, and how I can prevent it? I am not sure whether it happens with all documents, but it certainly happens with all documents in a specific book. -- Steve ___ ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as dominick_deflorio at plugpower.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dominick_deflorio%40 plugpower.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as davids at emblaze-vcon.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/davids%40emblaze-vcon.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Merge lists?
If I recall, Jeremy started Free Framers a few years ago following a conflict with Brad over certain issues. I personally was neutral, and subscribe to both lists, although it's a bit of a pain to cross-post and keep track of who answers from where. Not to mention the issue of defining mail preferences when I'm out of the office for an extended period of time. Lisa has since replaced Brad as the main administrator/moderator of FrameUsers. Perhaps the issues that caused the division then are more benign between Jeremy and Lisa personally. I think that a situation where all the Frame experts belong to the same community optimizes the chances of finding the best solutions to user questions and problems. To quote some starry-eyed soul in history, "Can't we all get along?" :-) (THIS IS RHETORICAL! PLEASE DON'T FILL UP MY MAILBOX WITH RESPONSES TO THAT ONE!) Have a great weekend everyone! David David Schor Technical Communication Manager Emblaze VCON Ltd. Tel: (+972) 9 9590006 Mobile: 054 4788253 davids at emblaze-vcon.com <mailto:davids at emblaze-vcon.com> www.emblaze-vcon.com <http://www.emblaze-vcon.com> "Video Made Easy" -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com]On Behalf Of Scott Prentice Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 9:18 PM To: Framers List; framers at omsys.com Subject: Merge lists? Hi... I'm just going to throw this out and see what comes of it .. being relatively new to both of these lists, I don't have the history to know any better. In a perfect world, is there really a need for both of these lists (FrameUsers and Framers)? Are most people actually on both lists (except for those who have a grudge against one or the other moderator)? If we all set aside any personal differences and pride, would there be any problem with just having one list? It seems like most questions about FrameMaker are sent to both lists, which is a needless waste of bandwidth, disk space, and personal time to delete the duplicates. Sure, I can just subscribe to one of the lists and pretend that the issue doesn't exist, but then .. "what if" I miss something *important* on the other list? I don't know about the logistics of merging the two lists .. obviously, it would have to be some sort of opt-in thing .. don't want to force anyone to do anything they don't want to do. Perhaps, it would just be a matter of setting up a new list, telling people about it so they can sign up or not, then close down the other two lists (we don't want to end up with three lists). It would be great if the moderators of the current lists could be co-moderators (remember, this is the "perfect world"). I know of all sorts of reasons that this is a *good* idea .. I'd like to hear reasons why it's not. Perhaps there really is a good reason to have two lists that provide the same service to the same people. Or .. we can just leave things as they are .. perhaps I'm just nuts. :) Cheers! ...scott
