: Inserting inline graphics
On 2013-Sep-18 3:38 AM, Alastair Dent wrote:
Winfried was the first to suggest using object styles, maybe because they only
came in with Frame 11.
Um, no, I suggested them on Sept. 9 in a message to Matt Sullivan, copied to
the list and to Alistair
ast - some
keystrokes seem to go astray. If I type too slowly, Frame thinks I'm starting a
different style with each letter.
Maybe I need a faster PC.
From: Craig Ede [mailto:craig...@hotmail.com]
Sent: 19 September 2013 06:13
To: Alastair Dent; 'Framer's List'
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2013 2:39 AM
To: Fred Ridder; Reng, Dr. Winfried; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Inserting inline graphics
I'm sorry you feel that way, Fred.
I did try your solution and couldn't get it to work straight off. It seems
for some reason that the timing of the entry of esc
On 2013-Sep-18 3:38 AM, Alastair Dent wrote:
Winfried was the first to suggest using object styles, maybe because
they only came in with Frame 11.
Um, no, I suggested them on Sept. 9 in a message to Matt Sullivan,
copied to the list and to Alistair...
(credit where due dept.:-)
s.
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r 2013 03:42
To: Alastair Dent; Reng, Dr. Winfried; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Inserting inline graphics
For the record, I recommended this exact solution in a direct (off-list) reply
to Alastair last Monday, within hours of his original query appearing on the
list. I use it all the ti
Ridder
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> Subject: RE: Inserting inline graphics
> Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:54:51 +
>
> Winfried, I could kiss you.
>
> That works - although I have to be careful with the timing of
Testimonial: Works like a charm! (I used it at a job some years back.)
Craig
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Subject: RE: Inserting inline graphics
Hi Alastair,
I also think that icons are far better than just the tooltip text.
Of course this
I would agree with Michael. We've used AutoText for years to insert
anchored frames containing icons/small graphics - both in-line and in
the margins. It has saved us a lot of time. It seems like the perfect
solution for Alastair (the original poster).
I have mentioned AutoText to Alastairin a
We're long-time users of the AutoText plugin and it has saved us countless
hours and much aggravation.
Micheal O'Laoghaire
Comverse Inc
Wakefield, MA
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Alastair Dent wrote:
> I'm using something like your suggested workflow.
>
> The downside of it is that pasting into the pre-formatted frame doesn't work
> well. Even if the scratch icon bitmap is selected, pasting doesn't replace it.
> Selecting the frame and pasting results in the bitmap appea
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> To: Robert Lauriston
> Cc: David Creamer; framers@lists.frameusers.com
> Subject: RE: Inserting inline graphics
>
> I'm using something
Extracting the icons from the plug-in source should not be difficult,
they're usually all in one directory.
Assuming the icons are all the same size, in a separate .fm file
create one frame with one scratch icon bitmap with all the settings as
you want them. Copy and paste that into your main docu
uge failure in usability for the end
> user.
>
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ptember 2013 18:30
To: Alastair Dent
Cc: David Creamer; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Inserting inline graphics
Extracting the icons from the plug-in source should not be difficult, they're
usually all in one directory.
Assuming the icons are all the same size, in a separate .fm fi
Have you actually done that? I tried a few years ago and the theory
did not work in practice.
On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 12:35 PM, David Creamer
wrote:
> I could see where a custom font would be a problem if the job was not meant
> for print or PDF.
> However, one could use HTML font-includes for w
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Sent: 12 September 2013 23:00
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Subject: RE: Inserting inline graphics
> As a workflow that would be simply impractical.
You are right--manually inserting hundreds of gra
I could see where a custom font would be a problem if the job was not meant for
print or PDF.
However, one could use HTML font-includes for web-based help or embed the font
in an ePub.
Of course, that brings up other potential problems: such as having a reasonably
up-to-date browser or ePub read
Creating a custom dingbat font for the icons could work if you were
delivering PDF.
It would be problematic for help formats that use the client's fonts.
Your authoring tool would have to convert the dingbats to images.
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 2:59 PM, David Creamer
wrote:
> I my mind, I see it
> As a workflow that would be simply impractical.
You are right--manually inserting hundreds of graphics is better than
setting up a character tag or table tag and changing a letter to show the
desired button.
I my mind, I see it easier to put all the buttons in one font (not one
font per butto
Yeah, FrameMaker's workflow isn't good for that. That's one reason I
avoid icon characters and in favor of tooltips.
You could probably automate it with FrameScript.
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 6:03 AM, Alastair Dent wrote:
> As a workflow that would be simply impractical.
>
> This product has many,
On Behalf Of David Creamer
Sent: 11 September 2013 13:55
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Inserting inline graphics
What about converting the graphic to a font?
http://www.fontlab.com/font-editor/typetool/
David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Author
What about converting the graphic to a font?
http://www.fontlab.com/font-editor/typetool/
David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
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It might save time to copy and paste an existing frame containing an icon, copy
the icon you need, select the icon in the frame, and paste to
It might save time to copy and paste an existing frame containing an icon,
copy the icon you need, select the icon in the frame, and paste to replace
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> *Sent:* 09 September 2013 22:20
> *To:* Alastair Dent
> *Cc:* framers@lists.frameusers.com
> *Subject:* Re: Inserting inline graphics
>
> ** **
>
> I had to do that approximately eleventh-six hundred times in writing the
> Fm11 book!
>
> ** **
>
> I set my
. There are
hundreds of icons in this product and I will only know which ones I need to use
as I'm writing.
From: Matt Sullivan [mailto:m...@mattrsullivan.com]
Sent: 09 September 2013 22:20
To: Alastair Dent
Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Inserting inline graphics
I had to do
Hi Stuart, I did consider the Object styles, but the difference in sizes of inline graphics seemed too much to manage. The Alt+arrow method was easy enough to apply per graphic. I did search through the maker.ini for a way to set a better default baseline, but couldn't locate one.Object styles were
Alastair Dent wrote:
> I need to be able to quickly insert graphics (button icons) into instructions.
>
> I've had a brief go at this and it seems needlessly complex
> Paste graphic
> Select frame, chance to 'anchor at insertion point'.
>
> I still end up with a button icon floating too high.
>
On 2013-Sep-09 5:19 PM, Matt Sullivan wrote:
I had to do that approximately eleventh-six hundred times in writing
the Fm11 book!
I set my cursor in the text, between ()'s, and hit paste. Then I used
Alt+(down arrow) to wrangle it into position. I don't know that you'll
find a faster solution
One could
certainly create a plugin or Frame/ExtendScript that
would simplify that process. Before doing something "eleventh-six
hundred times" I'd look for some type of automation. :)
Sounds like an "Insert Icon" command is needed here. Run command
If only I knew somebody… ;)I don't know how much time the scripting would have saved though. After the effort to script it, I'd still have to id the graphic, and choose the appropriate offset.Really, in this case I never felt like it was slowing me down. By choosing from my button matrix, I only sp
I had to do that approximately eleventh-six hundred times in writing the Fm11 book!I set my cursor in the text, between ()'s, and hit paste. Then I used Alt+(down arrow) to wrangle it into position. I don't know that you'll find a faster solution than that...
-MattMatt R. Sullivan co-author Publish
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