RE: Single sourcing from Frame and a wiki ... or something ...

2012-06-27 Thread mathieu jacquet
Unfortunately I can only reply that we have the same problem, and that I ended up writing docs straight in the wiki (and banging my head on walls). One of ou dev did a nice job to produce neat HTMLs from the Wiki, but it is still very frech (we're currently profreading the first user's guide

Single sourcing from Frame and a wiki ... or something ...

2012-06-27 Thread mathieu jacquet
Unfortunately I can only reply that we have the same problem, and that I ended up writing docs straight in the wiki (and banging my head on walls). One of ou dev did a nice job to produce neat HTMLs from the Wiki, but it is still very frech (we're currently profreading the first user's guide

RE: FrameMaker Confluence 4.x?

2012-05-18 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi Robert, I don't know if this can help : http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/DISC/Framemaker+native+to+Confluence+-+case+study. Best regards, Mathieu Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 09:18:14 -0700 Subject: Re: FrameMaker Confluence 4.x? From: rob...@lauriston.com To:

FrameMaker > Confluence 4.x?

2012-05-18 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi Robert, I don't know if this can help : http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/DISC/Framemaker+native+to+Confluence+-+case+study. Best regards, Mathieu > Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 09:18:14 -0700 > Subject: Re: FrameMaker > Confluence 4.x? > From: robert at lauriston.com > To: framers at

RE: Pdf settings

2011-09-17 Thread mathieu jacquet
...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of mathieu jacquet Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 10:21 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Pdf settings Hi all, I'm using FM 9 on Vista 7 64. After I generate a PDF, I always set a number of parameters such as initial view

Pdf settings

2011-09-17 Thread mathieu jacquet
eusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of mathieu jacquet Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 10:21 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Pdf settings Hi all, I'm using FM 9 on Vista 7 64. After I generate a PDF, I always set a number of parameters such

Pdf settings

2011-09-16 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'm using FM 9 on Vista 7 64. After I generate a PDF, I always set a number of parameters such as initial view at opening (page layout, zoom, etc.), security parameters, etc. Is there any way to have those parameters already set in a .ini or any other file, to avoid the task of

Pdf settings

2011-09-16 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'm using FM 9 on Vista 7 64. After I generate a PDF, I always set a number of parameters such as initial view at opening (page layout, zoom, etc.), security parameters, etc. Is there any way to have those parameters already set in a .ini or any other file, to avoid the task of

RE: warnings, cautions, notes in sw documentation

2011-08-01 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi hessiansx4, Here is how we define them in our doc: . Warning mention (+ pictogram): WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury. . Caution mention (+ picto): CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

warnings, cautions, notes in sw documentation

2011-08-01 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi hessiansx4, Here is how we define them in our doc: . Warning mention (+ pictogram): WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury. . Caution mention (+ picto): CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

Variables in headings - Formatting issue

2011-07-30 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I'm using FM9 on Windows 7 64-bit. I have a number of variables in headings. Some of my headings are defined as small capitals. When I import a text inset including this kind of headings, variables appear in lower case and I have to apply default font on each of them (after text

Variables in headings - Formatting issue

2011-07-30 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I'm using FM9 on Windows 7 64-bit. I have a number of variables in headings. Some of my headings are defined as small capitals. When I import a text inset including this kind of headings, variables appear in lower case and I have to apply "default font" on each of them (after text

RE: Xref marker following Text inset

2011-07-21 Thread mathieu jacquet
markers and use shift-right arrow. ~ Bill -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Combs, Richard Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10:03 AM To: mathieu jacquet; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Xref

Xref marker following Text inset

2011-07-21 Thread mathieu jacquet
markers and use shift-right arrow. ~ Bill -Original Message- From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Combs, Richard Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10:03 AM To: mathieu jacquet; framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE

Xref marker following Text inset

2011-07-20 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear Framers, I am using unstructured FM 9 on 64-bit Windows 7. Here is my problem: I have a number of text insets, in a file, for which the character immediately following the inset is a X-ref marker. When updating the text inset, the marker disappears, leading to an unresolved X-ref

Xref marker following Text inset

2011-07-20 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear Framers, I am using unstructured FM 9 on 64-bit Windows 7. Here is my problem: I have a number of text insets, in a file, for which the character immediately following the inset is a X-ref marker. When updating the text inset, the marker disappears, leading to an unresolved X-ref

RE: FM Book - New file = New page?

2011-05-30 Thread mathieu jacquet
-0700 Subject: RE: FM Book - New file = New page? mathieu jacquet wrote: Just one short question : is it possible to have the content of one file of a book appear directly under the content of the preceding file (when publishing as pdf), and not on a new page? If so, what kind

FM Book - New file = New page?

2011-05-28 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I am using FM 9 on Windows 7 64 bits. Just one short question : is it possible to have the content of one file of a book appear directly under the content of the preceding file (when publishing as pdf), and not on a new page? If so, what kind of setting does it require ? Thank you

RE: OT: Translation cost comparison

2011-02-24 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi Roy, prices should be the same as long as you pay a per word price. Whether your document is written in Word or Frame does not matter, it contains the same number of words. Vendors charging extra cost for layout, image translating etc. just try to add as many items as they can on the bill,

OT: Translation cost comparison

2011-02-24 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi Roy, prices should be the same as long as you pay a "per word" price. Whether your document is written in Word or Frame does not matter, it contains the same number of words. Vendors charging extra cost for "layout", "image translating" etc. just try to add as many items as they can on the

RE: SDL Author Assistant

2011-01-25 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi Seb, have you tried the SDL support? They are pretty helpful (we're not expecting less from a support...) and responsive (provided that you get a Premium support membership). You can drop them a message or call them straight, there's always somebody to reply or call you back relatively

SDL Author Assistant

2011-01-25 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi Seb, have you tried the SDL support? They are pretty helpful (we're not expecting less from a support...) and responsive (provided that you get a Premium support membership). You can drop them a message or call them straight, there's always somebody to reply or call you back "relatively"

Wikis vs FM

2011-01-22 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I'm reading here and there that a number of companies consider moving their documentation to a Wiki. One of my clients did so a couple of months ago. What are the limitations of a Wiki such as Confluence compared to FM? Can a Wiki be the single source of data, and does it allow

Wikis vs FM

2011-01-22 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I'm reading here and there that a number of companies consider moving their documentation to a Wiki. One of my clients did so a couple of months ago. What are the limitations of a Wiki such as Confluence compared to FM? Can a Wiki be the single source of data, and does it allow

[Bulk] [OT] Adobe's pricing policy

2010-10-28 Thread mathieu jacquet
FrameMaker 9 is 999 $ (717 ?) in the US and 1600 $ (1148 ?) in France... > From: lea at astoria-pacific.com > To: framers at lists.frameusers.com > Subject: RE: [Bulk] [OT] Adobe's pricing policy > Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:32:50 -0700 > > Not quite - his answer is somewhat related to the

RE: Graphics average weight

2010-10-25 Thread mathieu jacquet
127 E-mail: alison.cr...@ultrasonix.com -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Combs, Richard Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:50 PM To: mathieu jacquet Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject

Graphics average weight

2010-10-25 Thread mathieu jacquet
ces at > lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Combs, Richard > Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:50 PM > To: mathieu jacquet > Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com > Subject: RE: Graphics average weight > > mathieu jacquet wrote: > > > No, I do not. Is there a special

Graphics average weight

2010-10-21 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, what is the average weight in Ko of your screenshots and illustrations? My docs are pretty heavy (up to 15-20 Mo), with graphics (mostly png) being around 15 Ko-70 Ko in average. That looks too much. What would the best solution be to reduce their weight (in batch if possible)?

RE: Graphics average weight

2010-10-21 Thread mathieu jacquet
that are copied into FM, rather than referenced, make for larger PDFs. Nadine --- On Thu, 10/21/10, Combs, Richard richard.co...@polycom.com wrote: From: Combs, Richard richard.co...@polycom.com Subject: RE: Graphics average weight To: mathieu jacquet bobi...@hotmail.com, framers

RE: Graphics average weight

2010-10-21 Thread mathieu jacquet
No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 3:30 PM, mathieu jacquet bobi...@hotmail.com wrote: Thank you Nadine and Richard, To answer Richard's questions: I've never

Graphics average weight

2010-10-21 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, what is the average weight in Ko of your screenshots and illustrations? My docs are pretty heavy (up to 15-20 Mo), with graphics (mostly png) being around 15 Ko-70 Ko in average. That looks too much. What would the best solution be to reduce their weight (in batch if possible)?

Graphics average weight

2010-10-21 Thread mathieu jacquet
2010 10:01:54 -0700 > From: generic668 at yahoo.ca > Subject: RE: Graphics average weight > To: bobitch at hotmail.com; framers at lists.frameusers.com; richard.combs at > Polycom.com > > If I recall correctly, images that are copied into FM, rather than > referenced, make for larger PD

Graphics average weight

2010-10-21 Thread mathieu jacquet
orld beats a '52 > Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson > No disclaimers apply. > DoD 358 > > > > On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 3:30 PM, mathieu j

FrameScript menu disappearing

2010-07-28 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'm running FM9 on Vista 64. I downloaded WebWorks yesterday to perform some tests regarding an FM - Confluence migration. Now, my FrameScript menu has disappeared and only Snag-It, Pubs-Tools (for the BookVars plugin), Tools (for Paragraph and Character Tools) and WebWorks menus are

[RESOLVED] FrameScript menu disappearing

2010-07-28 Thread mathieu jacquet
-Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of mathieu jacquet Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 1:12 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: FrameScript menu disappearing Hi all, I'm running FM9

FrameScript menu disappearing

2010-07-28 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'm running FM9 on Vista 64. I downloaded WebWorks yesterday to perform some tests regarding an FM -> Confluence migration. Now, my FrameScript menu has disappeared and only Snag-It, Pubs-Tools (for the BookVars plugin), Tools (for Paragraph and Character Tools) and WebWorks menus

FrameMaker to Confluence

2010-07-27 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I was recently wondering how to convert FM files for integration into a Confluence Wiki. Here is a very recent tuto I have found on this issue: http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/DISC/Framemaker+native+to+Confluence+-+case+study. Currently working on it...I'll keep you

FrameMaker to Confluence

2010-07-27 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I was recently wondering how to convert FM files for integration into a Confluence Wiki. Here is a very recent tuto I have found on this issue: http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/DISC/Framemaker+native+to+Confluence+-+case+study. Currently working on it...I'll keep you

From DocBook to FrameMaker

2010-07-07 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi everybody, I am working on Vista 64 with FM 9. I have read that it was possible to import DocBook files into FM. But I've also read that this could turn to nightmare when it comes to create the proper EDD. I am not familiar at all with structured Frame. So my question is, how easy is it

RE: From DocBook to FrameMaker

2010-07-07 Thread mathieu jacquet
it in as plain text and reformat as you go. It wouldn't be the trendy way to do it but you would probably spend less time doing it that way than messing with EDDs. On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 7:56 AM, mathieu jacquet bobi...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi everybody, I am working on Vista 64 with FM 9. I

RE: From DocBook to FrameMaker

2010-07-07 Thread mathieu jacquet
My post might be unclear because I do not know neither DocBook nor structured Frame. I created a Getting Started Guide in unstructured Frame. As said before, it is really light (cover, TOC, LOF, LOT, 3 chapters). The client is very happy with styles, content, etc. Now, he is telling me that

From DocBook to FrameMaker

2010-07-07 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi everybody, I am working on Vista 64 with FM 9. I have read that it was possible to import DocBook files into FM. But I've also read that this could turn to nightmare when it comes to create the proper EDD. I am not familiar at all with structured Frame. So my question is, how easy is it

From DocBook to FrameMaker

2010-07-07 Thread mathieu jacquet
ittle content I would bring it in as plain text and > reformat as you go. It wouldn't be the trendy way to do it but you > would probably spend less time doing it that way than messing with > EDDs. > > On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 7:56 AM, mathieu jacquet > wrote: > > > > Hi

From DocBook to FrameMaker

2010-07-07 Thread mathieu jacquet
My post might be unclear because I do not know neither DocBook nor structured Frame. I created a Getting Started Guide in unstructured Frame. As said before, it is really light (cover, TOC, LOF, LOT, 3 chapters). The client is very happy with styles, content, etc. Now, he is telling me that

RE: Client Needs FrameMaker -- Eclipse Help provider

2010-06-17 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear Tori, I am a rookie but could nevertheless set up a Frame to EclipseHelp pretty easily using Mif2Go (with some tremendous help from Jeremy of the omsys support team). The thing is that we needed the whole content to be generated as an EclipseHelp, which made things easier. Cheers,

Client Needs FrameMaker --> Eclipse Help provider

2010-06-17 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear Tori, I am a rookie but could nevertheless set up a Frame to EclipseHelp pretty easily using Mif2Go (with some tremendous help from Jeremy of the omsys support team). The thing is that we needed the whole content to be generated as an EclipseHelp, which made things easier. Cheers,

Automating PDF and HTML generation

2010-05-31 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, we're using Frame 9 on XP and 7 with Mif2Go to produce a PDF, Eclipse Help and OmniHelp. Is there any way to automatically launch ouput generation (PDF + HTML) in command line? The idea would be to integrate command lines in a batch to be run while building the software at night.

Automating PDF and HTML generation

2010-05-31 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, we're using Frame 9 on XP and 7 with Mif2Go to produce a PDF, Eclipse Help and OmniHelp. Is there any way to automatically launch ouput generation (PDF + HTML) in command line? The idea would be to integrate command lines in a batch to be run while building the software at night.

Graphics quality - Mif2Go

2010-04-29 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, we are generating EclipseHelp and OmniHelp for our documentation and chose Mif2Go. Everything runs perfect except on one point: after conversion, graphics are there, well layed out but of terrible quality. I attach an original picture and its generated counterpart. We've played with

RE: Graphics quality - Mif2Go

2010-04-29 Thread mathieu jacquet
Thank you all for your pieces of advice! I'll have a look at your options and try to apply them to my workflow. Thank you again, Mathieu. _ Consultez vos emails Orange, Gmail, Yahoo!, Free

Graphics quality - Mif2Go

2010-04-29 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, we are generating EclipseHelp and OmniHelp for our documentation and chose Mif2Go. Everything runs perfect except on one point: after conversion, graphics are there, well layed out but of terrible quality. I attach an original picture and its generated counterpart. We've played with

Graphics quality - Mif2Go

2010-04-29 Thread mathieu jacquet
Thank you all for your pieces of advice! I'll have a look at your options and try to apply them to my workflow. Thank you again, Mathieu. _ Consultez vos emails Orange, Gmail, Yahoo!, Free ... directement depuis HOTMAIL !

Adding a table title when importing a text file as a table (convert)

2010-02-22 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I am using FM 9 on Vista 64. I'm importing CSV files as tables into my FM documents. Everything runs well except that I'd like a title to be added to the tables when importing the CSV. Is it feasible with the File Import File feature? Thank you very much for your help, Mathieu.

Adding a table title when importing a text file as a table (convert)

2010-02-22 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I am using FM 9 on Vista 64. I'm importing CSV files as tables into my FM documents. Everything runs well except that I'd like a title to be added to the tables when importing the CSV. Is it feasible with the File > Import > File feature? Thank you very much for your help,

FM9 crashes non stop on Vista 64 bits [RESOLVED]

2010-02-11 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, if ever you're experiencing similar problems, here is what the support replied: "Unfortunately, FrameMaker 9 is not certified to be supported on the 64-bit edition of Windows Vista. However, please find attached a technical note from our database. It will allow you to fix your

RE: Automatic application of right/left template when reaching end of file

2010-02-03 Thread mathieu jacquet
! Cheers, Mathieu. Subject: RE: Automatic application of right/left template when reaching end of file Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:07:57 -0700 From: richard.co...@polycom.com To: bobi...@hotmail.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com mathieu jacquet wrote: I'm using FM 9.0 on Vista 64. When

Automatic application of right/left template when reaching end of file

2010-02-03 Thread mathieu jacquet
nd Art for your help! Cheers, Mathieu. > Subject: RE: Automatic application of right/left template when reaching end > of file > Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:07:57 -0700 > From: richard.combs at Polycom.com > To: bobitch at hotmail.com; framers at lists.frameusers.com > > mathieu

Automatic application of right/left template when reaching end of file

2010-02-02 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I'm using FM 9.0 on Vista 64. When reaching the end of a file, FM behaves like it does not know which template I'd like applied on the next page, even though I specified it several times before. This forces me to reapply my Left, Right and First templates each time I add pages. I

Automatic application of right/left template when reaching end of file

2010-02-02 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I'm using FM 9.0 on Vista 64. When reaching the end of a file, FM behaves like it does not know which template I'd like applied on the next page, even though I specified it several times before. This forces me to reapply my Left, Right and First templates each time I add pages. I

Software: Automating object properties description in Reference Manual

2010-02-01 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I am using FrameMaker 9.0.3 on Vista 64 bits. I am currently working on a Reference Manual, the purpose of which is to document all software objects referenced in a Mash-Up Suite. Objects will be documented on a per page basis, with: 1. Object short textual description 2.

Software: Automating object properties description in Reference Manual

2010-02-01 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I am using FrameMaker 9.0.3 on Vista 64 bits. I am currently working on a Reference Manual, the purpose of which is to document all software objects referenced in a Mash-Up Suite. Objects will be documented on a per page basis, with: 1. Object short textual description 2.

Frame9 crashes non stop on Vista 64

2010-01-25 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all! After my tenth or so reboot this morning, I'm getting slightly upset...Well especially after reading that FM 9 on Vista 64 is rock solid-bombproof. My problems occur mainly when switching from tab to tab or scrolling pages. Do (have) you encounter(ed) the same problems? Cheers,

Frame9 crashes non stop on Vista 64

2010-01-25 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all! After my tenth or so reboot this morning, I'm getting slightly upset...Well especially after reading that FM 9 on Vista 64 is rock solid-bombproof. My problems occur mainly when switching from tab to tab or scrolling pages. Do (have) you encounter(ed) the same problems? Cheers,

Mentioning open source softwares

2009-11-27 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, is there any rule about how to mention open source software in technical documentation? The software I am currently documenting (MashUp Composer) requires from users that they run a database creation script. To do so, they need to launch a DB administration tool such as MySQL

OFF-FM [Mif2Go] - HTML pages contain wrong links to images

2009-10-21 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I do not know if a forum dedicated to Mif2Go issues exists, so I am posting my request here. I am using FM7.2 and Mif2Go on 64-bit Vista (no comment). HTML pages generated by Mif2Go contain links to images such as C:/EclipseHelpFolder/aa0fxxx.jpg. The problem is that I do not have

OFF-FM [Mif2Go] - HTML pages contain wrong links to images

2009-10-21 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I do not know if a forum dedicated to Mif2Go issues exists, so I am posting my request here. I am using FM7.2 and Mif2Go on 64-bit Vista (no comment). HTML pages generated by Mif2Go contain links to images such as "C:/EclipseHelpFolder/aa0fxxx.jpg". The problem is that I do not have

Cost of a basic FrameScript script

2009-09-11 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically defined as: . shrink wrapped. under current line. left aligned. 1.5 cm from left margin Who should I ask for having such script developed (if using a FrameScript for doing that is the best solution of course)? How

RE: Cost of a basic FrameScript script

2009-09-11 Thread mathieu jacquet
No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 10:18 AM, mathieu jacquet bobi...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all, I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically

Cost of a basic FrameScript script

2009-09-11 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'd like to have a script for importing graphics that are automatically defined as: . shrink wrapped. under current line. left aligned. 1.5 cm from left margin Who should I ask for having such script developed (if using a FrameScript for doing that is the best solution of course)? How

Cost of a basic FrameScript script

2009-09-11 Thread mathieu jacquet
nion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 > Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson > No disclaimers apply. > DoD 358 > > > > On

RE: Nice zoom effect

2009-08-19 Thread mathieu jacquet
. Jona On Aug 18, 2009, at 10:32 AM, Writer wrote:If you mean the dialog boxes with the magnified buttons, it looks like a composite graphic to me. You could do that in any image editing software. Nadine --- On Tue, 8/18/09, mathieu jacquet bobi...@hotmail.com wrote: From: mathieu jacquet bobi

I can't name this element

2009-08-19 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I'm trying to find a name for this element: it appears in the upper left corner of a JSP execution page and when you point the mouse over it, a set of icons appears (as if hidden/displayed). See attached. Does it have a name? Any help appreciated! Mathieu.

Nice zoom effect

2009-08-19 Thread mathieu jacquet
'Spotlight and Magnify' effect. Jona On Aug 18, 2009, at 10:32 AM, Writer wrote:If you mean the dialog boxes with the magnified buttons, it looks like a composite graphic to me. You could do that in any image editing software. Nadine --- On Tue, 8/18/09, mathieu jacquet wrote: From: mathieu jac

I can't name this element

2009-08-19 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, I'm trying to find a name for this element: it appears in the upper left corner of a JSP execution page and when you point the mouse over it, a set of icons appears (as if hidden/displayed). See attached. Does it have a name? Any help appreciated! Mathieu.

Nice zoom effect

2009-08-18 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, while downloading Skype, I noticed a nice zoom effect on screenshots of their procedure: http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/windows/downloading/ Do you know which tool can do this (possible with Snagit?) Thank you all! Mathieu

Nice zoom effect

2009-08-18 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, while downloading Skype, I noticed a nice zoom effect on screenshots of their procedure: http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/windows/downloading/ Do you know which tool can do this (possible with Snagit?) Thank you all! Mathieu

Graphical format for conversion to Eclipse Help

2009-07-31 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear Framers, is there a specific graphical format to respect when developing a non structured doc in FrameMaker (7.2 on XP) with a view to converting it later to Eclipse Help (or any other HTML help by the way). I am saving my screenshots as .png. Will it be ok for the conversion? Thank you

Graphical format for conversion to Eclipse Help

2009-07-31 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear Framers, is there a specific graphical format to respect when developing a non structured doc in FrameMaker (7.2 on XP) with a view to converting it later to Eclipse Help (or any other HTML help by the way). I am saving my screenshots as .png. Will it be ok for the conversion? Thank you

Standard font for technical documentation

2009-07-20 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, is there any standard font for writing Getting Started guides, User Manuals and other technical documents? Which one do you personnally use? Do you find that some fonts offer a better reading quality than others? Thank you very much in anticipation. Yours sincerely, Mathieu.

Best solution for a conversion of FM files to Eclipse Help

2009-07-20 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, is there any other solution than Mif2Go to convert FM files to Eclipse Help? Thank you all, and have a nice day, Mathieu. _ Téléphonez gratuitement à tous vos proches avec Windows Live Messenger  !  Téléchargez-le

RE: Standard font for technical documentation [RESOLVED]

2009-07-20 Thread mathieu jacquet
/Wikipedia:Avoid_Parkinson's_Bicycle_Shed_Effect Reid From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com on behalf of Art Campbell Sent: Mon 7/20/2009 8:22 AM To: mathieu jacquet Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Standard font for technical documentation I think it depends on the application, how the documents are delivered

Standard font for technical documentation

2009-07-20 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, is there any "standard font" for writing Getting Started guides, User Manuals and other technical documents? Which one do you personnally use? Do you find that some fonts offer a better "reading quality" than others? Thank you very much in anticipation. Yours sincerely, Mathieu.

Best solution for a conversion of FM files to Eclipse Help

2009-07-20 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear all, is there any other solution than Mif2Go to convert FM files to Eclipse Help? Thank you all, and have a nice day, Mathieu. _ T?l?phonez gratuitement ? tous vos proches avec Windows Live Messenger? !? T?l?chargez-le

Standard font for technical documentation [RESOLVED]

2009-07-20 Thread mathieu jacquet
a.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Avoid_Parkinson's_Bicycle_Shed_Effect Reid From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com on behalf of Art Campbell Sent: Mon 7/20/2009 8:22 AM To: mathieu jacquet Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: Re: Standard font for technical documentation I think it depends on the application, how the

Producing HTML help pages in FM for Eclipse help

2009-06-19 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'm using FM 7.2 on XP. Just one question about FrameMaker and Eclipse help compatibility: Is there a specific way to develop the doc in FM when we intend to use the content with the Eclipse help afterwards? Any help appreciated, Mathieu

Software button/menu/function labels: from soft to doc

2009-06-19 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'm using Frame 7.2 on XP. I am about to start documenting an Eclipse-based software. As regards the button/menu/function labels, what is the best way to integrate them into the doc: X-ref to a Frame doc containing all labels, text inset from a doc containing all labels, variables or

Producing HTML help pages in FM for Eclipse help

2009-06-19 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'm using FM 7.2 on XP. Just one question about FrameMaker and Eclipse help compatibility: Is there a specific way to develop the doc in FM when we intend to use the content with the Eclipse help afterwards? Any help appreciated, Mathieu

RESOLVED: Inserting a landscape page within a portrait layout document

2009-01-22 Thread mathieu jacquet
. Cheers -- Yves Barbion • Managing Director • Adobe-Certified FrameMaker Instructor www.scripto.nu • skype: yves.barbion • T: +32 494 12 01 89 On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 12:30 PM, mathieu jacquet bobi...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all, and sorry for the disturbance. I know this one has been dealt

RE: Inserting a landscape page within a portrait layout document

2009-01-22 Thread mathieu jacquet
and/or plugins that will do it. If this is a one-time thing, it probably isn't worth it, but if there is a recurring need, automating this would be a good idea. mathieu jacquet wrote: P.S.: you're of a much better disposition than some who can't bear questions about already resolved issues...;o

Inserting a landscape page within a portrait layout document

2009-01-22 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, and sorry for the disturbance. I know this one has been dealt with a number of time, but I cannot perform a proper search in the Framers Archives (the site seems in maintenance). We work with Frame 6.0 on Unix and would like to insert a number of landscape pages within a document

RESOLVED: Inserting a landscape page within a portrait layout document

2009-01-22 Thread mathieu jacquet
future updates. Cheers -- Yves Barbion ? Managing Director ? Adobe-Certified FrameMaker Instructor www.scripto.nu ? skype: yves.barbion ? T: +32 494 12 01 89 On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 12:30 PM, mathieu jacquet wrote: Hi all, and sorry for the disturbance. I know this one has been dealt with a

RE: sdl trados and FM (translation)

2008-10-17 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear Edwin, the usual process (for translation using Trados Workbench or TagEditor, I do not know about SDL Edit) is: 1. save .fm as .mif 2. convert .mif to .rtf (for translation using Trados Workbench) or to .ttx (translation using TagEditor) via the STagger for FrameMaker filter. You

sdl trados and FM (translation)

2008-10-17 Thread mathieu jacquet
Dear Edwin, the usual process (for translation using Trados Workbench or TagEditor, I do not know about SDL Edit) is: 1. save .fm as .mif 2. convert .mif to .rtf (for translation using Trados Workbench) or to .ttx (translation using TagEditor) via the STagger for FrameMaker filter. You should

RE: Tageditor and Framemaker, any special rules

2008-09-17 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi, not sure, but if ever you've got a split word, a second same sentence won't appear as a repetition of the first, but as a No Match (new segment), and you'll pay more as well: For example : 1. this is:imk 1 a word :imk 2with a ma:imk 3rker is : 8 No Match. Cost = 8 x rate per word 2.

Tageditor and Framemaker, any special rules

2008-09-17 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi, not sure, but if ever you've got a split word, a second "same" sentence won't appear as a repetition of the first, but as a No Match (new segment), and you'll pay more as well: For example : 1. "this is<:imk 1> a word <:imk 2>with a ma<:imk 3>rker" is : 8 No Match. Cost = 8 x rate per

Running headers calling on formatted variables

2008-08-14 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'm using FM 7.2 on XP. In my document, running headers call on Heading1. I sometimes add in 1st-level titles (Heading1) the name of the product, which is a ProductName variable formatted in a certain way (half of the name blue, the other purple). When the product name appears in the

Running headers calling on formatted variables

2008-08-14 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi all, I'm using FM 7.2 on XP. In my document, running headers call on Heading1. I sometimes add in 1st-level titles (Heading1) the name of the product, which is a ProductName variable formatted in a certain way (half of the name blue, the other purple). When the product name appears in the

RE: language specific screen shots in Framemaker

2008-07-03 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi Verner, what do you really mean by screen shots are sent to the translator? As a (English into French) translator, I have never had to translate any screen shot strictly speaking. I usually translate software strings that developers then integrate into the (in my case, French version of)

language specific screen shots in Framemaker

2008-07-03 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi Verner, what do you really mean by "screen shots are sent to the translator"? As a (English into French) translator, I have never had to translate any screen shot strictly speaking. I usually translate software strings that developers then integrate into the (in my case, French version of)

RE: Off topic: Handling of linked graphics in several language versions in Framemaker

2008-07-01 Thread mathieu jacquet
Hi Verner, I usually use the Archive structure, that is to say an overall directory (Product x.y. English) containing, on the same level : . the fm files an book file ; . a graphic directory containing all graphics ; . a text directory containing all text insets. I copy paste this overall

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