Shlomo, Art - thank you for your suggestions.
The problem is that I'm linking to destinations in the same file - so
unchecking Open cross-document links in same window doesn't work.
I've had a quick look at TimeSavers, and it seems the same applies (only
for cross-document links, not same-document links).
Thanks,
Jo
-Original Message-
From: Shlomo Perets [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 28 June 2008 16:55
To: Jo Watkiss
Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Opening same-document links in a new window
Jo,
You wrote:
Each of our product manuals is published as a single PDF file. Within
them there are frequent cross-references to destinations in the same
file. We have received a request for these links to open in a new
window. We insert these links as normal cross-references in
FrameMaker.
Is it possible to achieve this without manually changing the links
after the PDF file is generated?
I know the user can do this with right-click open link in new window,
but it seems this is too difficult for them.
There is a local viewing preference in Acrobat or Reader that controls
whether a linked PDF opens in a new window.
In Acrobat 8: Edit Preferences Documents -- turn off Open
cross-document links in same window (it is turned on by default); in
previous Acrobat/Reader versions this preference is in the General
category.
Preferences apply to the Acrobat/Reader in the computer where the PDF is
viewed, but not to the PDF file itself.
[My FrameMaker-to-Acrobat add-on has a function that controls the new
window property globally or individually to FM
cross-references/hypertext links, so that no additional actions are
necessary after the PDF is created. This can also be optionally be
applied to PDFs displayed in a browser, so that web-based links will
display in a new browser window.
See http://www.microtype.com/ImprovePDF10.html for more information and
sample files.]
Shlomo Perets
MicroType, http://www.microtype.com * ToolbarPlus Express for FrameMaker
FrameMaker/Acrobat training consulting * FrameMaker-to-Acrobat
TimeSavers/Assistants
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