Re: [Framers] Can variables be defined to include characteristics (e.g., BOLD, OVERLINE, ITALIC)?

[rick]

Yes, as long as you define the desired formatting as FrameMaker Character
Formats. Then you can refer to them in your variable definitions inside of
angled brackets; for example:

Widget

The  is a shortcut for Default Paragraph Font.

Rick

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Greetings.
In a FM variable definition, is it possible to include character
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[Framers] Can variables be defined to include characteristics (e.g., BOLD, OVERLINE, ITALIC)?

[barry.meis...@nuvoton.com]

Greetings.
In a FM variable definition, is it possible to include character 
characteristics such as bold, overline, italic, etc.?
Thanks in advance...
Barry Meislin
PS. I'm running FM version 16.03.979 / PDF version 11.0.2017

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[Framers] RE XML Structure - line breaks, tabs, and variables [No Classification]

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Bulleted lists should be generated using the Random List element or if you want 
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[Framers] XML Structure - line breaks, tabs, and variables

[cuc tu]

Hi there,

Our engineering team continues to move forward with supplying XML content for 
us to parse. Previously, we had worked out how to transform all of the 
attribute values into separate elements. One of these elements is a description 
and they want to format this content using \n, \t, and \b (new lines, tabs, and 
bullets). For example:


This is a description of a command. The command does the following:\n
\t\bDoes something\n
\t\bDoes something else\n
\t\bDoes another thing\n\n
That's the end.


They are aslo wanting to use variables, which are contained in another XML 
file. They are referenced thusly:

Parameter{$[MinValue]:$[MaxValue]}

And this should resolve as: Parameter{0:4096}

I have not yet seen what the variables XML file looks like.

Are these things possible and if they are, any guidance on how to accomplish 
this?

Thank you,
C2


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[Framers] Feature Request "FRMAKER-12731" (Add Custom Colours to Variables Option)

[Craig, Alison GLI/CA]

I've added a feature request to Adobe's site.

Please comment, refine or whatever, and vote: 
https://tracker.adobe.com/#/view/FRMAKER-12731

Alison


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Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

[A Craig]

Hi Jeff - and anyone who is interested in this.

 

I've posted a request: https://tracker.adobe.com/#/view/FRMAKER-10103 

 

Alison 

 

 

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Sent: May 28, 2021 10:27 AM
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Subject: Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

 

Hi Alison,

 

Use the Tracker - ( <https://tracker.adobe.com/> https://tracker.adobe.com/)
- to get suggestions on Adobe's radar. Post back & others can join in to
vote up your suggestion.

 

Jeff

 



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Subject: Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

 

Thanks Lynne and Peter.

 

I'll probably go with a non-printing colour, but Adobe, if you're listening,
this would be a great addition to the next revision of Frame! ;-

 

Alison

 

 

 

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Lynne A. Price

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Subject: Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

 

Alison,

 

You can use Peter's approach. To apply a character format in the
definition of a variable, put the character tag in angle brackets before the
text; to go back to the previous character format use  or . The Add/Edit Variable dialog includes a list of

backet-enclosed character formats and  so you don't have to
type them.

 

If you don't want to bother defining a new color, you can maintain two
files, each with a single entry in the character catalog, called something
like VariableFormat. In one define VariableFormat to have the properties you
want, in the other define VariableFormat to be AsIs for all properties; in
the other define VariableFormat to have the properties you want while
editing. Include   in the definition of every variable. To
switch between the two views, import formats, selecting only character
formats, from the appropriate file. By the way, to define a character format
that doesn't change any properties, in the Character Designer, type
Shift-F8.

 

   You could also use conditional text and apply a Variable condition to all
variables with a global Find/Change. As needed, you can either change the
condition indicator for the Variable condition, or show or hide condition
indicators.

 

The special color is the only one of these methods that doesn't require
you to make an appropriate setting before printing.

 

 --Lynne

 

On 5/27/2021 5:01 PM, Peter Gold wrote:

> I can't remember if variables can be defined with a character format.

> If so, define a format with a color that you define as a non-printing 

> color in a color-definition set. If not, use Find to apply a format 

> with a non-printing color to the variables.

> 

> On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 6:52 PM A Craig< <mailto:acr...@shaw.ca>
acr...@shaw.ca>  wrote:

> 

>> FrameMaker 2020

>> Win 10, 64 bit

>> Unstructured

>> 

>> Word has the option to "Show Bookmarks" so they're always highlighted 

>> within the text (but of course they don't print).

>> 

>> Does Frame have anything similar for variables?

>> 

>> It would be great if I could look at a page of Frame text and 

>> immediately see which items were inserted as variables.

>> 

>> Alison

 

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Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

[Peter Gold]

You're welcome, Alison.

Thanks, Lynne, for confirming after all these years away from actual
hands-on FM, my memory still works, and so does FM. :)

Alison, Adobe listens to requests, just not here. I'm sure someone on the
list can provide the link to the enhancement portal.

OTOH, perhaps someone could provide a script for this task. Hint. :)


On Fri, May 28, 2021, 12:16 PM A Craig  wrote:

> Thanks Lynne and Peter.
>
> I'll probably go with a non-printing colour, but Adobe, if you're
> listening, this would be a great addition to the next revision of Frame!
> ;-
>
> Alison
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Framers [mailto:framers-bounces+acraig=shaw...@lists.frameusers.com]
> On Behalf Of Lynne A. Price
> Sent: May 27, 2021 5:44 PM
> To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
> Subject: Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables
>
> Alison,
>
> You can use Peter's approach. To apply a character format in the
> definition of a variable, put the character tag in angle brackets before
> the text; to go back to the previous character format use  Font> or . The Add/Edit Variable dialog includes a list of
> backet-enclosed character formats and  so you don't have
> to type them.
>
> If you don't want to bother defining a new color, you can maintain two
> files, each with a single entry in the character catalog, called something
> like VariableFormat. In one define VariableFormat to have the properties
> you want, in the other define VariableFormat to be AsIs for all properties;
> in the other define VariableFormat to have the properties you want while
> editing. Include   in the definition of every variable. To
> switch between the two views, import formats, selecting only character
> formats, from the appropriate file. By the way, to define a character
> format that doesn't change any properties, in the Character Designer, type
> Shift-F8.
>
>You could also use conditional text and apply a Variable condition to
> all variables with a global Find/Change. As needed, you can either change
> the condition indicator for the Variable condition, or show or hide
> condition indicators.
>
> The special color is the only one of these methods that doesn't
> require you to make an appropriate setting before printing.
>
>  --Lynne
>
> On 5/27/2021 5:01 PM, Peter Gold wrote:
> > I can't remember if variables can be defined with a character format.
> > If so, define a format with a color that you define as a non-printing
> > color in a color-definition set. If not, use Find to apply a format
> > with a non-printing color to the variables.
> >
> > On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 6:52 PM A Craig  wrote:
> >
> >> FrameMaker 2020
> >> Win 10, 64 bit
> >> Unstructured
> >>
> >> Word has the option to "Show Bookmarks" so they're always highlighted
> >> within the text (but of course they don't print).
> >>
> >> Does Frame have anything similar for variables?
> >>
> >> It would be great if I could look at a page of Frame text and
> >> immediately see which items were inserted as variables.
> >>
> >> Alison
>
> --
> Lynne A. Price
> Text Structure Consulting, Inc.
> Specializing in structured FrameMaker consulting, application development,
> and training
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Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

[Jeff Coatsworth]

Hi Alison,

Use the Tracker - (https://tracker.adobe.com/) - to get suggestions on Adobe's 
radar. Post back & others can join in to vote up your suggestion.

Jeff


From: Framers 
 on behalf 
of A Craig 
Sent: May 28, 2021 1:16 PM
To: 'An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker software.'
Subject: Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

Thanks Lynne and Peter.

I'll probably go with a non-printing colour, but Adobe, if you're listening, 
this would be a great addition to the next revision of Frame! ;-

Alison



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From: Framers [mailto:framers-bounces+acraig=shaw...@lists.frameusers.com] On 
Behalf Of Lynne A. Price
Sent: May 27, 2021 5:44 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

Alison,

You can use Peter's approach. To apply a character format in the definition 
of a variable, put the character tag in angle brackets before the text; to go 
back to the previous character format use  or . The Add/Edit Variable dialog includes a list of
backet-enclosed character formats and  so you don't have to 
type them.

If you don't want to bother defining a new color, you can maintain two 
files, each with a single entry in the character catalog, called something like 
VariableFormat. In one define VariableFormat to have the properties you want, 
in the other define VariableFormat to be AsIs for all properties; in the other 
define VariableFormat to have the properties you want while editing. Include 
  in the definition of every variable. To switch between the 
two views, import formats, selecting only character formats, from the 
appropriate file. By the way, to define a character format that doesn't change 
any properties, in the Character Designer, type Shift-F8.

   You could also use conditional text and apply a Variable condition to all 
variables with a global Find/Change. As needed, you can either change the 
condition indicator for the Variable condition, or show or hide condition 
indicators.

The special color is the only one of these methods that doesn't require you 
to make an appropriate setting before printing.

 --Lynne

On 5/27/2021 5:01 PM, Peter Gold wrote:
> I can't remember if variables can be defined with a character format.
> If so, define a format with a color that you define as a non-printing
> color in a color-definition set. If not, use Find to apply a format
> with a non-printing color to the variables.
>
> On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 6:52 PM A Craig  wrote:
>
>> FrameMaker 2020
>> Win 10, 64 bit
>> Unstructured
>>
>> Word has the option to "Show Bookmarks" so they're always highlighted
>> within the text (but of course they don't print).
>>
>> Does Frame have anything similar for variables?
>>
>> It would be great if I could look at a page of Frame text and
>> immediately see which items were inserted as variables.
>>
>> Alison

--
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Text Structure Consulting, Inc.
Specializing in structured FrameMaker consulting, application development, and 
training
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Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

[A Craig]

Thanks Lynne and Peter.

I'll probably go with a non-printing colour, but Adobe, if you're listening, 
this would be a great addition to the next revision of Frame! ;-

Alison 



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Behalf Of Lynne A. Price
Sent: May 27, 2021 5:44 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

Alison,

You can use Peter's approach. To apply a character format in the definition 
of a variable, put the character tag in angle brackets before the text; to go 
back to the previous character format use  or . The Add/Edit Variable dialog includes a list of
backet-enclosed character formats and  so you don't have to 
type them.

If you don't want to bother defining a new color, you can maintain two 
files, each with a single entry in the character catalog, called something like 
VariableFormat. In one define VariableFormat to have the properties you want, 
in the other define VariableFormat to be AsIs for all properties; in the other 
define VariableFormat to have the properties you want while editing. Include 
  in the definition of every variable. To switch between the 
two views, import formats, selecting only character formats, from the 
appropriate file. By the way, to define a character format that doesn't change 
any properties, in the Character Designer, type Shift-F8.

   You could also use conditional text and apply a Variable condition to all 
variables with a global Find/Change. As needed, you can either change the 
condition indicator for the Variable condition, or show or hide condition 
indicators.

The special color is the only one of these methods that doesn't require you 
to make an appropriate setting before printing.

 --Lynne

On 5/27/2021 5:01 PM, Peter Gold wrote:
> I can't remember if variables can be defined with a character format. 
> If so, define a format with a color that you define as a non-printing 
> color in a color-definition set. If not, use Find to apply a format 
> with a non-printing color to the variables.
>
> On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 6:52 PM A Craig  wrote:
>
>> FrameMaker 2020
>> Win 10, 64 bit
>> Unstructured
>>
>> Word has the option to "Show Bookmarks" so they're always highlighted 
>> within the text (but of course they don't print).
>>
>> Does Frame have anything similar for variables?
>>
>> It would be great if I could look at a page of Frame text and 
>> immediately see which items were inserted as variables.
>>
>> Alison

--
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Text Structure Consulting, Inc.
Specializing in structured FrameMaker consulting, application development, and 
training
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Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

[Lynne A. Price]

Alison,

   You can use Peter's approach. To apply a character format in the 
definition of a variable, put the character tag in angle brackets before 
the text; to go back to the previous character format use Font> or . The Add/Edit Variable dialog includes a list of 
backet-enclosed character formats and  so you don't have 
to type them.


   If you don't want to bother defining a new color, you can maintain 
two files, each with a single entry in the character catalog, called 
something like VariableFormat. In one define VariableFormat to have the 
properties you want, in the other define VariableFormat to be AsIs for 
all properties; in the other define VariableFormat to have the 
properties you want while editing. Include   in the 
definition of every variable. To switch between the two views, import 
formats, selecting only character formats, from the appropriate file. By 
the way, to define a character format that doesn't change any 
properties, in the Character Designer, type Shift-F8.


  You could also use conditional text and apply a Variable condition to 
all variables with a global Find/Change. As needed, you can either 
change the condition indicator for the Variable condition, or show or 
hide condition indicators.


   The special color is the only one of these methods that doesn't 
require you to make an appropriate setting before printing.


    --Lynne

On 5/27/2021 5:01 PM, Peter Gold wrote:

I can't remember if variables can be defined with a character format. If
so, define a format with a color that you define as a non-printing color in
a color-definition set. If not, use Find to apply a format with a
non-printing color to the variables.

On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 6:52 PM A Craig  wrote:


FrameMaker 2020
Win 10, 64 bit
Unstructured

Word has the option to "Show Bookmarks" so they're always highlighted
within
the text (but of course they don't print).

Does Frame have anything similar for variables?

It would be great if I could look at a page of Frame text and immediately
see which items were inserted as variables.

Alison


--
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Text Structure Consulting, Inc.
Specializing in structured FrameMaker consulting, application development, and 
training
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voice/fax: (510) 583-1505  cell phone: (510) 421-2284

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Re: [Framers] "Visible" Variables

[Peter Gold]

I can't remember if variables can be defined with a character format. If
so, define a format with a color that you define as a non-printing color in
a color-definition set. If not, use Find to apply a format with a
non-printing color to the variables.

On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 6:52 PM A Craig  wrote:

> FrameMaker 2020
> Win 10, 64 bit
> Unstructured
>
> Word has the option to "Show Bookmarks" so they're always highlighted
> within
> the text (but of course they don't print).
>
> Does Frame have anything similar for variables?
>
> It would be great if I could look at a page of Frame text and immediately
> see which items were inserted as variables.
>
> Alison
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[Framers] "Visible" Variables

[A Craig]

FrameMaker 2020
Win 10, 64 bit
Unstructured

Word has the option to "Show Bookmarks" so they're always highlighted within
the text (but of course they don't print).

Does Frame have anything similar for variables? 

It would be great if I could look at a page of Frame text and immediately
see which items were inserted as variables.

Alison 

 

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Re: [Framers] Script for adding variables to FM

[Reng Winfried]

Hi Carla,

itl developped a FrameScript for this:
http://www.i-frame.itl.info/en/feature-description/i-frame-modules/extended-pack/import-variable-definitions/

Klaus Müller from itl is very helpful!

Best regards

Winfried

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Is anyone aware of a script for adding/creating variables from a list/table?

Ideally, you'd have the variable on one column, and the values on the other.


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Re: [Framers] Script for adding variables to FM

[John Sgammato]

Does Leximation's BookVars do that?

*BookVars - FrameMaker Plugin* [ info/download/buy
<https://www.leximation.com/tools/info/bookvars.php> ]
 Manage FrameMaker variables at the "book" level. Define multiple
variable groups and easily switch between them by updating the variables in
all files. Allows you to sync up the variable definitions in all files
and/or delete unused variables.

- *WIN FM:5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12* (v.1.10)
- *WIN FM:5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15* (v.2.02)
pricing: $45.00 (individual); $675.00 (site)

On Wed, Feb 12, 2020 at 4:20 PM Stephen O'Brien 
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>
> Did you get an answer? If not, in FrameScript or ExtendScript? And for
> what version of FM.
>
> Thx,
>
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Re: [Framers] Script for adding variables to FM

[Stephen O'Brien]

Hi,

Did you get an answer? If not, in FrameScript or ExtendScript? And for what 
version of FM.

Thx,

Stephen O'BRIEN
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and Communication
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Is anyone aware of a script for adding/creating variables from a list/table?

Ideally, you'd have the variable on one column, and the values on the other.


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[Framers] Script for adding variables to FM

[Martinek, Carla]

Is anyone aware of a script for adding/creating variables from a list/table?

Ideally, you'd have the variable on one column, and the values on the other.


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Re: [Framers] Script for adding variables to FM

[Monique Semp]

   I've used (and liked a lot) the BookVars plugin from Leximation:
   [1]https://leximation.com/tools/info/bookvars.php.
   -Monique

   On 2/12/20 9:39 AM, Martinek, Carla wrote:

Is anyone aware of a script for adding/creating variables from a list/table?

Ideally, you'd have the variable on one column, and the values on the other.

References

   1. https://leximation.com/tools/info/bookvars.php
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Re: [Framers] Best Practice for Master Page Variables for Appendices?

[Doug]

I use separate templates for chapters and appendices.  Keeps things
simple that way.  Of course the templates are identical in areas that
are common to both chapters and appendices.

Doug Bailey

On Mon, Sep 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM, Caroline Tabach
 wrote:
> That is what I do. But then do you use a different template or set of
> Master pages for these files?
>
> Caroline Tabach
>
> בתאריך יום ב׳, 17 בספט׳ 2018, 15:58, מאת Doug ‏:
>
>> I use Running H/F 1 for my footer text in the chapters, and Running
>> H/F 2 for the footer text in my appendices.
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 17, 2018 at 8:31 AM, Caroline Tabach
>>  wrote:
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I am trying to work out the best way to do this
>> >
>> > I have a book with chapter files and appendix files.
>> >
>> >
>> > The header uses the following format
>> >
>> >
>> > Chapter 9: Running H/F 1 - when Chapter is a variable with
>> > Chapter<$chapnum>  Running H/F1 is a variable variable
>> > with<$paratext[Heading1]>
>> >
>> >
>> > For the appendix chapters instead of the tag Heading1 I can use a tag
>> > called AppHeading1
>> >
>> > This works very well for me in the Table of Contents (I want the word
>> > Appendix/Chapter to appear as relevant) and is controlled with the
>> > reference page.
>> >
>> > However, in this case I need to use different variables for the headers.
>> > So that it will say Appendix A: Writing a book etc  (using AppHeading1
>> > instead of Heading1) and the correct variable so it will say Appendix
>> > <$chapnum>
>> >
>> > What is the best practice for all this, and for setting up Master pages.?
>> >
>> > If I use different variables, either I paste in the different set of
>> > variables manually on my regular "Right" master page, or make a special
>> > master page called Appendix which must be applied as a custom master page
>> >
>> > What is the best practice to make everything work well, if you are have a
>> > book with appendices and regular chapters
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
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>> > Technical/Marcom Writer
>> > e-mail: caroline.tab...@gmail.com
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Re: [Framers] Best Practice for Master Page Variables for Appendices?

[Caroline Tabach]

That is what I do. But then do you use a different template or set of
Master pages for these files?

Caroline Tabach

בתאריך יום ב׳, 17 בספט׳ 2018, 15:58, מאת Doug ‏:

> I use Running H/F 1 for my footer text in the chapters, and Running
> H/F 2 for the footer text in my appendices.
>
> On Mon, Sep 17, 2018 at 8:31 AM, Caroline Tabach
>  wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am trying to work out the best way to do this
> >
> > I have a book with chapter files and appendix files.
> >
> >
> > The header uses the following format
> >
> >
> > Chapter 9: Running H/F 1 - when Chapter is a variable with
> > Chapter<$chapnum>  Running H/F1 is a variable variable
> > with<$paratext[Heading1]>
> >
> >
> > For the appendix chapters instead of the tag Heading1 I can use a tag
> > called AppHeading1
> >
> > This works very well for me in the Table of Contents (I want the word
> > Appendix/Chapter to appear as relevant) and is controlled with the
> > reference page.
> >
> > However, in this case I need to use different variables for the headers.
> > So that it will say Appendix A: Writing a book etc  (using AppHeading1
> > instead of Heading1) and the correct variable so it will say Appendix
> > <$chapnum>
> >
> > What is the best practice for all this, and for setting up Master pages.?
> >
> > If I use different variables, either I paste in the different set of
> > variables manually on my regular "Right" master page, or make a special
> > master page called Appendix which must be applied as a custom master page
> >
> > What is the best practice to make everything work well, if you are have a
> > book with appendices and regular chapters
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > --
> > Caroline Tabach
> > Technical/Marcom Writer
> > e-mail: caroline.tab...@gmail.com
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[Framers] Best Practice for Master Page Variables for Appendices?

[Caroline Tabach]

Hi,

I am trying to work out the best way to do this

I have a book with chapter files and appendix files.


The header uses the following format


Chapter 9: Running H/F 1 - when Chapter is a variable with
Chapter<$chapnum>  Running H/F1 is a variable variable
with<$paratext[Heading1]>


For the appendix chapters instead of the tag Heading1 I can use a tag
called AppHeading1

This works very well for me in the Table of Contents (I want the word
Appendix/Chapter to appear as relevant) and is controlled with the
reference page.

However, in this case I need to use different variables for the headers.
So that it will say Appendix A: Writing a book etc  (using AppHeading1
instead of Heading1) and the correct variable so it will say Appendix
<$chapnum>

What is the best practice for all this, and for setting up Master pages.?

If I use different variables, either I paste in the different set of
variables manually on my regular "Right" master page, or make a special
master page called Appendix which must be applied as a custom master page

What is the best practice to make everything work well, if you are have a
book with appendices and regular chapters

Thanks

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Re: [Framers] Keystroke for editing variables?

[Peter Gold]

Have you looked into utilities and plug-ins from cudspan,
weststreetconsulting, and siliconprairiesoftware?

HTH
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Re: [Framers] Keystroke for editing variables?

[Mary Sheahan]

Sorry for the delay thanking you -- I was back to InDesign for a week. 
I'm actually already doing that -- or close enough to make no nevermind.  I 
have it on a reference page. It's  entirely possible I got it from you way back 
then. 

I remember in my first version of Frame we could edit each variable after the 
other in the list; now we have to jump back to the document.  It's a shame, 
because this template was set up when we had that feature -- we have so very 
many variables in use!  
 
I'm almost tempted to open a file with text editor to see if it can be done 
that way...
MaryHS
  From: David Artman <da...@davidartman.com>
 To: Mary Sheahan <mhs...@yahoo.com>; An email list for people using Adobe 
FrameMaker software. <framers@lists.frameusers.com>; 
"framers@lists.frameusers.com" <framers@lists.frameusers.com> 
 Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 3:30 PM
 Subject: RE: [Framers] Keystroke for editing variables?
   
One trick I've used (in Olden Days) is to make a "Variables Management" FM 
'template file' that has all of my variables defined and shown on a table in 
the first body page. (Nothing else about the template matters.) Then, IIRC, one 
can use keyboard combos (Esc s v; then Alt+E, maybe?) that let you changes its 
definition when you have it highlighted. Worth trying, I reckon. Worst case 
scenario, you're double-clicking in body pages rather than multiply clicking in 
a pod, and you've got a one-stop shop for checking variable definitions at a 
glance (and/or for having multiple variable sets that you can apply to a 
reusable document set: make more than one Variable Management template file). 
HTH;David 
- Original Message -----Subject: [Framers] Keystroke for editing 
variables?
From: "Mary Sheahan" <mhs...@yahoo.com>
Date: 8/28/17 1:18 pm
To: "framers@lists.frameusers.com" <framers@lists.frameusers.com>

I've just come back to FM after a long time working in InDesign, and beyond 
that it's my first experience in FM17.  There are LOTS of variables in this 
document, and my wrists would love less mouse-work.
 I know the keystrokes to bring up the variables pod. Once that's up, is there 
a keystroke combo for editing the selected custom variable?  At the moment, I'm 
either using the mouse or tabbing through the pod's icons.  
 As far as I can find, the FM17 help file instructions for editing user 
variables only references the mouse interface.  And its keyboard shortcuts 
chart gives a shortcut for inserting a variable but not for editing one.  
 
 Thanks all,
 MaryHS
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Re: [Framers] Keystroke for editing variables?

[David Artman]

One trick I've used (in Olden Days) is to make a "Variables Management" FM 
'template file' that has all of my variables defined and shown on a table in 
the first body page. (Nothing else about the template matters.)
 
Then, IIRC, one can use keyboard combos (Esc s v; then Alt+E, maybe?) that let 
you changes its definition when you have it highlighted. Worth trying, I 
reckon. Worst case scenario, you're double-clicking in body pages rather than 
multiply clicking in a pod, and you've got a one-stop shop for checking 
variable definitions at a glance (and/or for having multiple variable sets that 
you can apply to a reusable document set: make more than one Variable 
Management template file).
 
HTH;
David
 
- Original Message - Subject: [Framers] Keystroke for editing 
variables?
From: "Mary Sheahan" <mhs...@yahoo.com>
Date: 8/28/17 1:18 pm
To: "framers@lists.frameusers.com" <framers@lists.frameusers.com>

I've just come back to FM after a long time working in InDesign, and beyond 
that it's my first experience in FM17.  There are LOTS of variables in this 
document, and my wrists would love less mouse-work.
 I know the keystrokes to bring up the variables pod. Once that's up, is there 
a keystroke combo for editing the selected custom variable?  At the moment, I'm 
either using the mouse or tabbing through the pod's icons.  
 As far as I can find, the FM17 help file instructions for editing user 
variables only references the mouse interface.  And its keyboard shortcuts 
chart gives a shortcut for inserting a variable but not for editing one.  
 
 Thanks all,
 MaryHS
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[Framers] Keystroke for editing variables?

[Mary Sheahan]

I've just come back to FM after a long time working in InDesign, and beyond 
that it's my first experience in FM17.  There are LOTS of variables in this 
document, and my wrists would love less mouse-work.
I know the keystrokes to bring up the variables pod. Once that's up, is there a 
keystroke combo for editing the selected custom variable?  At the moment, I'm 
either using the mouse or tabbing through the pod's icons.  
As far as I can find, the FM17 help file instructions for editing user 
variables only references the mouse interface.  And its keyboard shortcuts 
chart gives a shortcut for inserting a variable but not for editing one.  

Thanks all,
MaryHS
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Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

[David Artman]

   RE user variable subsetting: Yep, works like a charm. One might even
   make an argument for single-variable 'template' files for each variable
   in your library, but that's often overkill. But I've definitely broken
   them down into product-specific subsets of variables and conditions,
   with further OS- or even customer-specific other subset files of
   variables and conditions. One's entire taxomony can be represented just
   by the variables/conditions files; and just put a table of them (the
   variables) on the first page for easy editing.

   RE system variables: One of the 1.9 million reasons not to have
   different use cases for system variables! Running H/F and
   table-continuation really need to be standardized across the
   enterprise. Even if you want a few different Running H/F formats, take
   advantage of the 10 (12? it's been a while...) that FrameMaker
   provides; and do not just repurpose 1, 2, and 3 over and over again. As
   a rule of thumb, I generally say "if it's on a Master Page, it should
   be sacrosanct, not doc-specific". Kinda the point of them, I feel. :)

   My 2¢+

   David

    Original Message 
   Subject: Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables
   From: Steve Rickaby <[1]srick...@wordmongers.demon.co.uk>
   ...

   Copy the file that contains the variable you want to import across
   multiple files, then open the copy and delete every variable *other
   than* the variable you want to import. Re-save the copy, then use that
   as your 'seed' document to import the variable in question across
   multiple files.
   This works as stated for user-defined variables. For system variables
   (from memory) you have to be a bit more careful, as FrameMaker doesn't
   allow you to delete them. I do not know of a way to import one system
   variable across a population of files that have different system
   variable values. This is where a tool (or Rick) could maybe help.

References

   1. mailto:srick...@wordmongers.demon.co.uk
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Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

[Monique Semp]

   I use BookVars from
   Leximation: [1]http://leximation.com/tools/info/bookvars.php. Although
   only for variables, not the rest of the formats like the
   ImportFormatsSpecialES, I think it offers more functionality for
   complex variable management.
   -Monique

References

   1. http://leximation.com/tools/info/bookvars.php
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Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

[Tammy Van Boening]

Yea, that's what I do now and I have different files for different system
variables and user variables. I was tired of this. I wanted "one-stop"
shopping for variable importing and I have two solutions now.

Thanks!

TVB

Tammy Van Boening
Owner/Principal
Spectrum Writing, LLC
Tammy dot Vanboening at spectrumwritingllc.com
303-840-1755

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From: Framers
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On Behalf Of Steve Rickaby
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 10:24 AM
To: An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker software.
<framers@lists.frameusers.com>
Subject: Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

At 10:14 -0600 28/6/17, Tammy Van Boening wrote:

>In the distant reaches of my mind, I seem to recall a tool that would 
>allow you to import only selected variables from one doc to another - 
>such as only system variables or only user-defines variables.  Am I 
>remembering correctly and if so, what is the name/where  can I get this
tool?

Hi Tammy

I don't remember a specific tool, but there is a technique that may be
helpful. It always worked for me, anyway:

Copy the file that contains the variable you want to import across multiple
files, then open the copy and delete every variable *other than* the
variable you want to import. Re-save the copy, then use that as your 'seed'
document to import the variable in question across multiple files.

This works as stated for user-defined variables. For system variables (from
memory) you have to be a bit more careful, as FrameMaker doesn't allow you
to delete them. I do not know of a way to import one system variable across
a population of files that have different system variable values. This is
where a tool (or Rick) could maybe help.

--
Steve
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Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

[Tammy Van Boening]

This would be MOST helpful when I need to import just specific user or
system variables. Ok, will also get this.

Thanks!

TVB

Tammy Van Boening
Owner/Principal
Spectrum Writing, LLC
Tammy dot Vanboening at spectrumwritingllc.com
303-840-1755

-Original Message-
From: Framers
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On Behalf Of Scott Prentice
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 10:29 AM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

Hi Tammy...

BookVars lets you define a list of variable definitions (user and/or
system) in an external file (INI) and import those variables into a book or
individual files. You can create the INI file manually or by exporting
variable definitions from a selected file ..

 http://leximation.com/tools/info/bookvars.php

Cheers,
...scott



On 6/28/17 9:14 AM, Tammy Van Boening wrote:
> Happy Wednesday all.
>
>   
>
> In the distant reaches of my mind, I seem to recall a tool that would 
> allow you to import only selected variables from one doc to another - 
> such as only system variables or only user-defines variables.  Am I 
> remembering correctly and if so, what is the name/where  can I get this
tool?
>
>   
>
> If the tool never existed or is no longer available, then maybe this 
> sounds like a job for our super-scripter Rick Quatro?
>
>   
>
> TIA,
>
>   
>
> TVB
>
>   
>
> Tammy Van Boening
>
> Owner/Principal
>
> Spectrum Writing, LLC
>
> Tammy dot Vanboening at spectrumwritingllc.com
>
> 303-840-1755
>
>   
>
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Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

[Scott Prentice]

Hi Tammy...

BookVars lets you define a list of variable definitions (user and/or 
system) in an external file (INI) and import those variables into a book 
or individual files. You can create the INI file manually or by 
exporting variable definitions from a selected file ..


http://leximation.com/tools/info/bookvars.php

Cheers,
...scott



On 6/28/17 9:14 AM, Tammy Van Boening wrote:

Happy Wednesday all.

  


In the distant reaches of my mind, I seem to recall a tool that would allow
you to import only selected variables from one doc to another - such as only
system variables or only user-defines variables.  Am I remembering correctly
and if so, what is the name/where  can I get this tool?

  


If the tool never existed or is no longer available, then maybe this sounds
like a job for our super-scripter Rick Quatro?

  


TIA,

  


TVB

  


Tammy Van Boening

Owner/Principal

Spectrum Writing, LLC

Tammy dot Vanboening at spectrumwritingllc.com

303-840-1755

  


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Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

[Tammy Van Boening]

Thank you! Purchasing now.

TVB

Tammy Van Boening
Owner/Principal
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Tammy dot Vanboening at spectrumwritingllc.com
303-840-1755

-Original Message-
From: Framers
[mailto:framers-bounces+tammyvb=spectrumwritingllc@lists.frameusers.com]
On Behalf Of Carol J. Elkins
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 10:22 AM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

I use this script every day. Wouldn't be able to work without it.

Carol

 > On 6/28/2017 10:19:13 AM, Rick Quatro (r...@rickquatro.com) wrote:
 > > ImportFormatsSpecialES allows you to just import system variables
and/or  > user variables. You can't specify individual variables, but you
can just  > import one category or the other (or both). It also breaks down
document  > properties into different categories so you can choose which
ones you want  > to import.

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Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

[Steve Rickaby]

At 10:14 -0600 28/6/17, Tammy Van Boening wrote:

>In the distant reaches of my mind, I seem to recall a tool that would allow
>you to import only selected variables from one doc to another - such as only
>system variables or only user-defines variables.  Am I remembering correctly
>and if so, what is the name/where  can I get this tool?

Hi Tammy

I don't remember a specific tool, but there is a technique that may be helpful. 
It always worked for me, anyway:

Copy the file that contains the variable you want to import across multiple 
files, then open the copy and delete every variable *other than* the variable 
you want to import. Re-save the copy, then use that as your 'seed' document to 
import the variable in question across multiple files.

This works as stated for user-defined variables. For system variables (from 
memory) you have to be a bit more careful, as FrameMaker doesn't allow you to 
delete them. I do not know of a way to import one system variable across a 
population of files that have different system variable values. This is where a 
tool (or Rick) could maybe help.

-- 
Steve
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Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

[Carol J. Elkins]

I use this script every day. Wouldn't be able to work without it.

Carol

> On 6/28/2017 10:19:13 AM, Rick Quatro (r...@rickquatro.com) wrote:
> > ImportFormatsSpecialES allows you to just import system variables and/or
> user variables. You can't specify individual variables, but you can just
> import one category or the other (or both). It also breaks down document
> properties into different categories so you can choose which ones you want
> to import.

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Re: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

[Rick Quatro]

ImportFormatsSpecialES allows you to just import system variables and/or
user variables. You can't specify individual variables, but you can just
import one category or the other (or both). It also breaks down document
properties into different categories so you can choose which ones you want
to import.

See https://www.swreg.org/com/storefront/30731/


Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc.
r...@frameexpert.com
585-366-4017



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Of Tammy Van Boening
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 12:14 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: [Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

Happy Wednesday all.

 

In the distant reaches of my mind, I seem to recall a tool that would allow
you to import only selected variables from one doc to another - such as only
system variables or only user-defines variables.  Am I remembering correctly
and if so, what is the name/where  can I get this tool? 

 

If the tool never existed or is no longer available, then maybe this sounds
like a job for our super-scripter Rick Quatro?

 

TIA,

 

TVB

 

Tammy Van Boening

Owner/Principal

Spectrum Writing, LLC

Tammy dot Vanboening at spectrumwritingllc.com

303-840-1755

 

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[Framers] Tool for importing selected variables

[Tammy Van Boening]

Happy Wednesday all.

 

In the distant reaches of my mind, I seem to recall a tool that would allow
you to import only selected variables from one doc to another - such as only
system variables or only user-defines variables.  Am I remembering correctly
and if so, what is the name/where  can I get this tool? 

 

If the tool never existed or is no longer available, then maybe this sounds
like a job for our super-scripter Rick Quatro?

 

TIA,

 

TVB

 

Tammy Van Boening

Owner/Principal

Spectrum Writing, LLC

Tammy dot Vanboening at spectrumwritingllc.com

303-840-1755

 

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Re: [Framers] using variables

[Peter Gold]

I'm just working from personal memory, so this could just be wishful
thinking.

It might be possible to create the behavior by using a dedicated run-in
autonumbered paragraph format, in combination with a cross-reference, in
the table title or in a heading or footing row to emulate the current table
sheet number, and the last table sheet number.

I'm thinking that this somewhat like the technique of capturing the last
page number of the last page in a book of separate files, by using a
cross-reference to overcome the limitation of the $lastpagenum variable
only working within the current document.

I seem to recall, but I could be wrong, that table headers/footers may have
a property to not appear on the first page of the table. If so, this could
be useful.

I'm not sure if an autonumbered paragraph in a table header/footer
increments on pages after the first page.

If the entire document consists only of pages that display the table, other
auto-numbering and cross-reference strategies, and dedicated master-page
designs, may be possible.

HTH

On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 2:05 PM, Lin Sims <ljsims...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Patrick,
>
> As far as I know, there is no way to make a single variable have two
> different values in the same file, and if you insert two separate variables
> in a table title, they'll both show up for every page that title is
> displayed on.
>
> Some of the scripters might have a different answer for you. :)
>
> On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 10:43 AM, Barlow, Patrick N <
> patrick.n.bar...@boeing.com> wrote:
>
> > I have a document that contains a table that spans 264 pages. We need to
> > number each page with a sheet number. Table 1 (Sheet 1 of 264) on the
> first
> > page and each subsequent page will just contain the sheet number. Table 1
> > (sheet 2) and so on. I'm trying to use a variable that can be inserted
> > after the table number inside of the title. Variable Table Sheet  (Sheet
> > <$tblsheetnum> of <$tblsheetcount>) will be the first page, second and
> > subsequent pages will use (Sheet <$tblsheetnum>). Since I have to insert
> > the variable on the title I can only insert it on the first page, which
> > prevents me from using two different variables.
> >
> > I'm not sure how to create a variable to output one value on the first
> > page then something different on subsequent pages. We have a table
> > continued attribute that is inserted on the table title but does not
> > display until after the first page. I'm not sure how that works, but it
> is
> > similar to what I need to in this case. Any assistance will be greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Pat
> >
> > Patrick N Barlow
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Re: [Framers] using variables

[Scott Prentice]

Yes .. by definition, a single variable in a single file cannot have 
more than one value based on its location in the document (unless it's a 
special variable like $curpagenum). However, you could create a script 
or plugin that could process a file to create different variables or 
strings from one variable that would have differing values in different 
areas of that document.


...scott


On 3/20/17 12:05 PM, Lin Sims wrote:

Hey Patrick,

As far as I know, there is no way to make a single variable have two
different values in the same file, and if you insert two separate variables
in a table title, they'll both show up for every page that title is
displayed on.

Some of the scripters might have a different answer for you. :)

On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 10:43 AM, Barlow, Patrick N <
patrick.n.bar...@boeing.com> wrote:


I have a document that contains a table that spans 264 pages. We need to
number each page with a sheet number. Table 1 (Sheet 1 of 264) on the first
page and each subsequent page will just contain the sheet number. Table 1
(sheet 2) and so on. I'm trying to use a variable that can be inserted
after the table number inside of the title. Variable Table Sheet  (Sheet
<$tblsheetnum> of <$tblsheetcount>) will be the first page, second and
subsequent pages will use (Sheet <$tblsheetnum>). Since I have to insert
the variable on the title I can only insert it on the first page, which
prevents me from using two different variables.

I'm not sure how to create a variable to output one value on the first
page then something different on subsequent pages. We have a table
continued attribute that is inserted on the table title but does not
display until after the first page. I'm not sure how that works, but it is
similar to what I need to in this case. Any assistance will be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks,

Pat

Patrick N Barlow
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Technology Group
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Re: [Framers] using variables

[Lin Sims]

Hey Patrick,

As far as I know, there is no way to make a single variable have two
different values in the same file, and if you insert two separate variables
in a table title, they'll both show up for every page that title is
displayed on.

Some of the scripters might have a different answer for you. :)

On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 10:43 AM, Barlow, Patrick N <
patrick.n.bar...@boeing.com> wrote:

> I have a document that contains a table that spans 264 pages. We need to
> number each page with a sheet number. Table 1 (Sheet 1 of 264) on the first
> page and each subsequent page will just contain the sheet number. Table 1
> (sheet 2) and so on. I'm trying to use a variable that can be inserted
> after the table number inside of the title. Variable Table Sheet  (Sheet
> <$tblsheetnum> of <$tblsheetcount>) will be the first page, second and
> subsequent pages will use (Sheet <$tblsheetnum>). Since I have to insert
> the variable on the title I can only insert it on the first page, which
> prevents me from using two different variables.
>
> I'm not sure how to create a variable to output one value on the first
> page then something different on subsequent pages. We have a table
> continued attribute that is inserted on the table title but does not
> display until after the first page. I'm not sure how that works, but it is
> similar to what I need to in this case. Any assistance will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Pat
>
> Patrick N Barlow
> Technical Publications
> Technology Group
> (405) 458-6641
>
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[Framers] using variables

[Barlow, Patrick N]

I have a document that contains a table that spans 264 pages. We need to number 
each page with a sheet number. Table 1 (Sheet 1 of 264) on the first page and 
each subsequent page will just contain the sheet number. Table 1 (sheet 2) and 
so on. I'm trying to use a variable that can be inserted after the table number 
inside of the title. Variable Table Sheet  (Sheet <$tblsheetnum> of 
<$tblsheetcount>) will be the first page, second and subsequent pages will use 
(Sheet <$tblsheetnum>). Since I have to insert the variable on the title I can 
only insert it on the first page, which prevents me from using two different 
variables.

I'm not sure how to create a variable to output one value on the first page 
then something different on subsequent pages. We have a table continued 
attribute that is inserted on the table title but does not display until after 
the first page. I'm not sure how that works, but it is similar to what I need 
to in this case. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Pat

Patrick N Barlow
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Re: [Framers] Where are the Running HF system Variables in FM11?

[Studio Smalbro]

Aaah... First things that goes blind are truely the eyes! Thanks a lot 
for the fast help!




When I create a blank document in FrameMaker 11, I would expect to see

predefined Running HF system variables in the Variables Pod, but they
are not there. Do I really have to build them myself or are they merely
hidden or do I not look in the right place?

Try viewing the master page (instead of the body page). In FrameMaker 
2015 (and I believe earlier), the Running H/F variables appear in the 
Variables pod only when viewing the master page.


HTH,
-Monique




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Re: [Framers] Where are the Running HF system Variables in FM11?

[Monique Semp]

When I create a blank document in FrameMaker 11, I would expect to see

predefined Running HF system variables in the Variables Pod, but they
are not there. Do I really have to build them myself or are they merely
hidden or do I not look in the right place?

Try viewing the master page (instead of the body page). In FrameMaker 2015 
(and I believe earlier), the Running H/F variables appear in the Variables 
pod only when viewing the master page.


HTH,
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[Framers] Where are the Running HF system Variables in FM11?

[Studio Smalbro]

When I create a blank document in FrameMaker 11, I would expect to see 
predefined Running HF system variables in the Variables Pod, but they 
are not there. Do I really have to build them myself or are they merely 
hidden or do I not look in the right place?


Best regards
Bjørn
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[Framers] extra space - with adjacent formats in variables

[Monique Semp]

Hello, Framers,

Unstructured FrameMaker, 2015 (on Windows).

I’ve found that FrameMaker adds an unwanted space between adjacent format 
specifiers in variable definitions. It’s not only visible in appearance, but an 
actual space that shows up in PDF output.

My goal is to create a variable where the value is in “filepath” character 
format and has an embedded portion that’s in “varname” format. (Recognize those 
DITA tag names?!). The point is to have most of the package filename in the 
“filepath” font, but parts of the filename are the date in MMDD format and 
a version, so I want to put those in the “varname” format.

I tried “Win7_ICS_--_MMDD.zip”, which should do the trick. But  although 
all the chars are in the expected format (“filepath” or “varname”), there’s a 
very large looking space between the “YYMMDD” and “.zip” parts.

When I click the instance of the variable in the open file’s window, the 
variable highlights as usual, EXCEPT for the space, which doesn’t highlight at 
all.

I was hoping that this was just a viewing-in-FrameMaker problem that wouldn’t 
manifest itself in the PDF, but no such luck. Not only is the spacing visible, 
there must be an actual space because if I try Ctrl-F to find “DD.zip”, nothing 
is found. But if I search for “ .zip”, it’s found.

The problem is not with the specific formats, but anytime there are two 
adjacent formats in the variable definition. I experimented with several combos 
in the hope that maybe the problem was with the space in the “” 
format name, but it didn’t matter which formats I used.

Any workarounds?

-Monique
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[Framers] editing variables - all good now

[Fred Wersan]

restarting FrameMaker seems to have solved this.


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Re: [Framers] editing variables

[Fred Wersan]

No - they are user variables.


On 8/10/2016 2:23 PM, Pat Christenson wrote:

I saw something like this just recently. I had selected Filename (Short) (a 
system variable that apparently can't be edited). The Add/Edit Variable dialog 
box displayed the variable Page Count.

I don't know how to get around it but I'm guessing it has something to do with 
trying to edit a non-editable variable.

Was yours a system variable?

Pat Christenson

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On Behalf Of Fred Wersan
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 12:17 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: [Framers] editing variables

Using Frame 2015 - when I select a variable in the variables list and click the 
Edit button, I get the Add/Edit Variable page, but the variable I selected is 
not listed in the Name box and no definition in the definition box. It used to 
work. Has anyone seen this? Any idea how to fix it?

Fred


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Re: [Framers] editing variables

[Pat Christenson]

I saw something like this just recently. I had selected Filename (Short) (a 
system variable that apparently can't be edited). The Add/Edit Variable dialog 
box displayed the variable Page Count.

I don't know how to get around it but I'm guessing it has something to do with 
trying to edit a non-editable variable.

Was yours a system variable?

Pat Christenson

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Subject: [Framers] editing variables

Using Frame 2015 - when I select a variable in the variables list and click the 
Edit button, I get the Add/Edit Variable page, but the variable I selected is 
not listed in the Name box and no definition in the definition box. It used to 
work. Has anyone seen this? Any idea how to fix it?

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Re: [Framers] editing variables

[Craig Ede]

Some system defined variables only appear when you are on the master page.


Craig


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Subject: [Framers] editing variables

Using Frame 2015 - when I select a variable in the variables list and
click the Edit button, I get the Add/Edit Variable page, but the
variable I selected is not listed in the Name box and no definition in
the definition box. It used to work. Has anyone seen this? Any idea how
to fix it?

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[Framers] editing variables

[Fred Wersan]

Using Frame 2015 - when I select a variable in the variables list and 
click the Edit button, I get the Add/Edit Variable page, but the 
variable I selected is not listed in the Name box and no definition in 
the definition box. It used to work. Has anyone seen this? Any idea how 
to fix it?


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Re: [Framers] Special Characters in Variables

[Art Campbell]

Interesting thing on the fonts, Klaus.
Both solutions work, but I opted for Tino's because my font isn't Unicode.


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On Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 5:16 AM, Klaus Daube  wrote:

> On 7 Feb 2016 at 12:32, Art Campbell wrote:
>
> > On FM 15, I'm working with a product name that I want in a variable that
> > contains dashes/hyphens (like Jack-In-The-Box).
> >
> > The Frame text key sequence of Esc - h doesn't work, and the ASCII
> > sequence of Alt 2011 doesn't work.
>
> Definition in the Variable: n–m—nobreak\u2011broken?
> Running my text with a non-Unicode font Lucida Bright:
> => At the place of the \u2011 a ? is inserted in the text:
>
> Running my text with a Unicode font (Lucida Sans Unicode)
> displays a - correctly and it behaves as intended.
>
> [image: graphic]
>
> So the problem is in the font which You use.
>
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[Framers] Subject: Special Characters in Variables

[Wim Hooghwinkel - idtp]

Hello Art,

just typing a dash works for me. Or are you looking for other special 
characters?

The contents of a variable should be unicode. Best approach for special 
characters (in any language) would be to type the text in a Unicode text 
editor, then copy and past it into the variable definition box.


Vriendelijke groet / Kind regards,
 
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[Framers] Special Characters in Variables

[Art Campbell]

On FM 15, I'm working with a product name that I want in a variable that
contains dashes/hyphens (like Jack-In-The-Box).

The Frame text key sequence of Esc - h doesn't work, and the ASCII sequence
of Alt 2011 doesn't work.

Any ideas?

TIA,
Art

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Re: [Framers] Special Characters in Variables

[Heiko Haida]

 

Hi Art, 

you are looking for "special characters in dialog boxes". 

You may look here: 
http://www.jetsetcom.net/images/downloads/fm9_keyboard_shortcuts_handout.pdf


This is for FM 9, but it seems to work in FM 2015 as well. 

The code for non-breaking hyphen is: \+ 

Best regards - Tino H.Haida, Berlin 

Art Campbell: 

> On FM 15, I'm working with a product name that I want in a variable that
> contains dashes/hyphens (like Jack-In-The-Box).
> 
> The Frame text key sequence of Esc - h doesn't work, and the ASCII sequence
> of Alt 2011 doesn't work.
> 
> Any ideas?
> 
> TIA,
> Art
> 
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Print a list of variables?

[Christenson, Pat]

I have book with 30+ files. I need a list of the variables throughout the book.

It doesn't appear that you can generate a list of variables so does anyone know 
of a way to print the variable pod? (Other than screencapping it. There are a 
few hundred variables so that would be a lot of screencaps.)

This is a one-time thing so a script would be overkill. Thanks.

Pat Christenson
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RE: Print a list of variables?

[Christenson, Pat]

Thank you!

Pat

From: Adam Hollett [mailto:adam.holl...@solacesystems.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 1:00 PM
To: Christenson, Pat; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Print a list of variables?

Variable Tools from Silicon Prairie should be able to do this.

http://www.siliconprairiesoftware.com/Products.html

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Sent: March-10-15 1:57 PM
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Subject: Print a list of variables?

I have book with 30+ files. I need a list of the variables throughout the book.

It doesn't appear that you can generate a list of variables so does anyone know 
of a way to print the variable pod? (Other than screencapping it. There are a 
few hundred variables so that would be a lot of screencaps.)

This is a one-time thing so a script would be overkill. Thanks.

Pat Christenson
Resource Coordinator
Fitzgerald Marketing and Communications
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RE: Print a list of variables?

[Christenson, Pat]

Thanks!



From: Syed Zaeem Hosain (syed.hos...@aeris.net) [syed.hos...@aeris.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 1:32 PM
To: Christenson, Pat; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Print a list of variables?

My most used tool is “BookVars” from Leximation … thanks to Scott Prentice for 
this excellent add-on.

It easily allows you to create a text file containing the variables being used, 
and then manage them at the book level in the future.

Z

From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com 
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Christenson, Pat
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 10:57 AM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Print a list of variables?

I have book with 30+ files. I need a list of the variables throughout the book.

It doesn’t appear that you can generate a list of variables so does anyone know 
of a way to print the variable pod? (Other than screencapping it. There are a 
few hundred variables so that would be a lot of screencaps.)

This is a one-time thing so a script would be overkill. Thanks.

Pat Christenson
Resource Coordinator
Fitzgerald Marketing and Communications
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RE: Print a list of variables?

[Adam Hollett]

Variable Tools from Silicon Prairie should be able to do this.

http://www.siliconprairiesoftware.com/Products.html

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Subject: Print a list of variables?

I have book with 30+ files. I need a list of the variables throughout the book.

It doesn't appear that you can generate a list of variables so does anyone know 
of a way to print the variable pod? (Other than screencapping it. There are a 
few hundred variables so that would be a lot of screencaps.)

This is a one-time thing so a script would be overkill. Thanks.

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RE: Print a list of variables?

[Christenson, Pat]

Thanks, Scott, but Silicon Prairie's Variable Tools did exactly what I needed.

Pat


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Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 1:09 PM
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Subject: Re: Print a list of variables?

Actually, I think a script is probably the easiest way.

Or .. you could download and install the trial of my FM2DITA plugin. One of the 
commands is Catalog Report which will generate a list of most styles, 
formats, and named objects (of which variable definitions are one) in the 
current document.

http://leximation.com/tools/info/fm2dita.php

Most of the commands in this plugin will limit the amount of processing you can 
do with the trial, but I'm pretty sure that this command has no such 
limitations. It'll give you 30 days to do what you want .. so it might be worth 
the effort to install. Just run the installer and get a trial auth code .. 
don't bother with any of the other install instructions (unless of course you 
want to try a DITA conversion).

Cheers,

Scott Prentice
Leximation, Inc.
www.leximation.comhttp://www.leximation.com



On 3/10/15 10:56 AM, Christenson, Pat wrote:
I have book with 30+ files. I need a list of the variables throughout the book.

It doesn’t appear that you can generate a list of variables so does anyone know 
of a way to print the variable pod? (Other than screencapping it. There are a 
few hundred variables so that would be a lot of screencaps.)

This is a one-time thing so a script would be overkill. Thanks.

Pat Christenson
Resource Coordinator
Fitzgerald Marketing and Communications
pchristen...@ftportfolios.commailto:pchristen...@ftportfolios.com




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Re: Print a list of variables?

[Scott Prentice]

Actually, I think a script is probably the easiest way.

Or .. you could download and install the trial of my FM2DITA plugin. One 
of the commands is Catalog Report which will generate a list of most 
styles, formats, and named objects (of which variable definitions are 
one) in the current document.


http://leximation.com/tools/info/fm2dita.php

Most of the commands in this plugin will limit the amount of processing 
you can do with the trial, but I'm pretty sure that this command has no 
such limitations. It'll give you 30 days to do what you want .. so it 
might be worth the effort to install. Just run the installer and get a 
trial auth code .. don't bother with any of the other install 
instructions (unless of course you want to try a DITA conversion).


Cheers,

Scott Prentice
Leximation, Inc.
www.leximation.com



On 3/10/15 10:56 AM, Christenson, Pat wrote:


I have book with 30+ files. I need a list of the variables throughout 
the book.


It doesn’t appear that you can generate a list of variables so does 
anyone know of a way to print the variable pod? (Other than 
screencapping it. There are a few hundred variables so that would be a 
lot of screencaps.)


This is a one-time thing so a script would be overkill. Thanks.

Pat Christenson

Resource Coordinator

Fitzgerald Marketing and Communications

pchristen...@ftportfolios.com





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RE: Print a list of variables?

[Syed Zaeem Hosain (syed.hos...@aeris.net)]

My most used tool is BookVars from Leximation ... thanks to Scott Prentice 
for this excellent add-on.

It easily allows you to create a text file containing the variables being used, 
and then manage them at the book level in the future.

Z

From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com 
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Christenson, Pat
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 10:57 AM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Print a list of variables?

I have book with 30+ files. I need a list of the variables throughout the book.

It doesn't appear that you can generate a list of variables so does anyone know 
of a way to print the variable pod? (Other than screencapping it. There are a 
few hundred variables so that would be a lot of screencaps.)

This is a one-time thing so a script would be overkill. Thanks.

Pat Christenson
Resource Coordinator
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Deleting Variables at the Book Level

[Carol J. Elkins]

Have you tried View-Pods-Variables at the book level with all files 
open in the book? In the pod, select All Open Docs. Granted you can 
delete only one variable at a time, but I find it really helpful to 
see all of the variables for all of the files lined up alphabetically 
and work through them that way.


Carol

At 11:00 AM 12/19/2014, you wrote:
Is there any easy way to delete obsolete variables from the 
variables library at the book level (Frame 12)?


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Deleting Variables at the Book Level

[Tony Marek (PDF)]

Hello all –  Second question in one week:

Is there any easy way to delete obsolete variables from the variables
library at the book level (Frame 12)?



I’m trying to create a consistent list of variables across all chapters in
a book and I can’t find a way to do the deletions except
chapter-by-chapter. Importing variables from one up-to-date chapter to
others does not perform any deletions of variables not on the source/master
file.



Thanks,

~Tony





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Re: Deleting Variables at the Book Level

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Tony,You need the Clean Import plugin. You manually clean up on chapter in the 
book, then run Clean Import against the rest of the book and you are done. 
Works with para tags, char tags, cond text, etc.
 

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deletions except chapter-by-chapter. Importing variables from one up-to-date 
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RE: Deleting Variables at the Book Level

[Syed Zaeem Hosain (syed.hos...@aeris.net)]

I would strongly recommend using BookVars from Leximation for this purpose – 
best tool I have in my FrameMaker portfolio.

Z

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Subject: Deleting Variables at the Book Level

Hello all –  Second question in one week:
Is there any easy way to delete obsolete variables from the variables library 
at the book level (Frame 12)?

I’m trying to create a consistent list of variables across all chapters in a 
book and I can’t find a way to do the deletions except chapter-by-chapter. 
Importing variables from one up-to-date chapter to others does not perform any 
deletions of variables not on the source/master file.

Thanks,
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Re: Deleting Variables at the Book Level

[Lin Sims]

Has Electropubs come back online? The last time I tried the site, it was
gone. If it is, then Clean Import is no longer available.

Which is sad, as it was a very useful utility.

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wrote:

 Tony,
 You need the Clean Import plugin. You manually clean up on chapter in the
 book, then run Clean Import against the rest of the book and you are done.
 Works with para tags, char tags, cond text, etc.



   On Thursday, December 18, 2014 2:36 PM, Tony Marek (PDF) 
 tony.ma...@pdf.com wrote:


 Hello all –  Second question in one week:
 Is there any easy way to delete obsolete variables from the variables
 library at the book level (Frame 12)?

 I’m trying to create a consistent list of variables across all chapters in
 a book and I can’t find a way to do the deletions except
 chapter-by-chapter. Importing variables from one up-to-date chapter to
 others does not perform any deletions of variables not on the source/master
 file.

 Thanks,
 ~Tony


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Re: Deleting Variables at the Book Level

[David Spreadbury]

Ah, but those of us that hung onto the file still get to utilize it. I recently 
upgraded to FM12 and installed it. Wouldn't be the same without it. 

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wrote:
   

 Has Electropubs come back online? The last time I tried the site, it was gone. 
If it is, then Clean Import is no longer available.

Which is sad, as it was a very useful utility.

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Tony,You need the Clean Import plugin. You manually clean up on chapter in the 
book, then run Clean Import against the rest of the book and you are done. 
Works with para tags, char tags, cond text, etc.
 

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tony.ma...@pdf.com wrote:
   

 Hello all –  Second question in one week:Is there any easy way to delete 
obsolete variables from the variables library at the book level (Frame 12)?    
I’m trying to create a consistent list of variables across all chapters in a 
book and I can’t find a way to do the deletions except chapter-by-chapter. 
Importing variables from one up-to-date chapter to others does not perform any 
deletions of variables not on the source/master file. Thanks,~Tony  ~ ~ ~  
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Re: Deleting Variables at the Book Level

[Lin Sims]

I'm not allowed to install it at work. :-( Got it at home, though, with FM8.

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 Ah, but those of us that hung onto the file still get to utilize it. I
 recently upgraded to FM12 and installed it. Wouldn't be the same without it.


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 wrote:


 Has Electropubs come back online? The last time I tried the site, it was
 gone. If it is, then Clean Import is no longer available.

 Which is sad, as it was a very useful utility.

 On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 3:53 PM, David Spreadbury dspre...@yahoo.com
 wrote:

 Tony,
 You need the Clean Import plugin. You manually clean up on chapter in the
 book, then run Clean Import against the rest of the book and you are done.
 Works with para tags, char tags, cond text, etc.



   On Thursday, December 18, 2014 2:36 PM, Tony Marek (PDF) 
 tony.ma...@pdf.com wrote:


 Hello all –  Second question in one week:
 Is there any easy way to delete obsolete variables from the variables
 library at the book level (Frame 12)?

 I’m trying to create a consistent list of variables across all chapters in
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 chapter-by-chapter. Importing variables from one up-to-date chapter to
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Re: Deleting Variables at the Book Level

[David Spreadbury]

Running version 3.02 with FM12. No problems so far. 

 On Thursday, December 18, 2014 3:23 PM, Lin Sims ljsims...@gmail.com 
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 I'm not allowed to install it at work. :-( Got it at home, though, with FM8.

On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 4:15 PM, David Spreadbury dspre...@yahoo.com wrote:
Ah, but those of us that hung onto the file still get to utilize it. I recently 
upgraded to FM12 and installed it. Wouldn't be the same without it. 

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wrote:
   

 Has Electropubs come back online? The last time I tried the site, it was gone. 
If it is, then Clean Import is no longer available.

Which is sad, as it was a very useful utility.

On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 3:53 PM, David Spreadbury dspre...@yahoo.com wrote:
Tony,You need the Clean Import plugin. You manually clean up on chapter in the 
book, then run Clean Import against the rest of the book and you are done. 
Works with para tags, char tags, cond text, etc.
 

 On Thursday, December 18, 2014 2:36 PM, Tony Marek (PDF) 
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 Hello all –  Second question in one week:Is there any easy way to delete 
obsolete variables from the variables library at the book level (Frame 12)?    
I’m trying to create a consistent list of variables across all chapters in a 
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RE: variables interface

[Reng, Dr. Winfried]

Hi Craig,

If you leave the Add/Edit Variable window open, you just need
to double-click on a variable. Then you can change its definition
immediately without clicking on Edit first.

However, if the Add/Edit Variable window is not on top of its
tab group, it is not shown automatically (like e.g. the Cross-Reference
window). Then you must click on the Add/Edit Variable tab to bring
it to front. This would be a very good enhancement!
Ask for this on the Adobe Feature Request form:

https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform

Best regards

Winfried

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[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Craig Ede
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 4:08 PM
To: framers
Subject: variables interface

I have a template with a series of built in variables that have generic content 
until used in a specific document.

Double-clicking on a variable brings up the variables pod where I then have to 
click Edit to bring up the window wherein I can actually change the content of 
the variable.

Does anybody know a way to do this in one step? (My current process is clearly 
a more complicated way to have to change variable content than the old 
interface provided.)

If a one-step edit is not possible, can Adobe please add a modifier key that 
can be pressed when doubled clicking on a variable so that the Edit window is 
immediately available?

Apologies if I'm doing things the hard way and an obvious solution is 
available. Please clue me in if that is the case.

Thanks, framers!

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RE: variables interface

[Harvey, Peggy]

Hi Craig,

I highly recommend the BookVars plugin from Leximation. I use it to do exactly 
what you describe in one step. I have several variables that have the same name 
in all books but different definitions in each book. I maintain a single, 
master variable file for all of my books, then simply import the set of 
definitions for that particular book. The BookVars plugin bypasses the 
Variables pod so you don't have to edit each variable with multiple clicks.

Peggy

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Subject: variables interface

I have a template with a series of built in variables that have generic content 
until used in a specific document.

Double-clicking on a variable brings up the variables pod where I then have to 
click Edit to bring up the window wherein I can actually change the content of 
the variable.

Does anybody know a way to do this in one step? (My current process is clearly 
a more complicated way to have to change variable content than the old 
interface provided.)

If a one-step edit is not possible, can Adobe please add a modifier key that 
can be pressed when doubled clicking on a variable so that the Edit window is 
immediately available?

Apologies if I'm doing things the hard way and an obvious solution is 
available. Please clue me in if that is the case.

Thanks, framers!

Craig


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variables interface

[Reng, Dr. Winfried]

Hi Craig,

If you leave the Add/Edit Variable window open, you just need
to double-click on a variable. Then you can change its definition
immediately without clicking on Edit first.

However, if the Add/Edit Variable window is not on top of its
tab group, it is not shown automatically (like e.g. the Cross-Reference
window). Then you must click on the Add/Edit Variable tab to bring
it to front. This would be a very good enhancement!
Ask for this on the Adobe Feature Request form:

https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform

Best regards

Winfried

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[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Craig Ede
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 4:08 PM
To: framers
Subject: variables interface

I have a template with a series of built in variables that have generic content 
until used in a specific document.

Double-clicking on a variable brings up the variables pod where I then have to 
click Edit to bring up the window wherein I can actually change the content of 
the variable.

Does anybody know a way to do this in one step? (My current process is clearly 
a more complicated way to have to change variable content than the old 
interface provided.)

If a one-step edit is not possible, can Adobe please add a modifier key that 
can be pressed when doubled clicking on a variable so that the Edit window is 
immediately available?

Apologies if I'm doing things the hard way and an obvious solution is 
available. Please clue me in if that is the case.

Thanks, framers!

Craig
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variables interface

[Craig Ede]

I have a template with a series of built in variables that have generic content 
until used in a specific document.

Double-clicking on a variable brings up the variables pod where I then have to 
click Edit to bring up the window wherein I can actually change the content of 
the variable.

Does anybody know a way to do this in one step? (My current process is clearly 
a more complicated way to have to change variable content than the old 
interface provided.)

If a one-step edit is not possible, can Adobe please add a modifier key that 
can be pressed when doubled clicking on a variable so that the Edit window is 
immediately available?

Apologies if I'm doing things the hard way and an obvious solution is 
available. Please clue me in if that is the case.

Thanks, framers!

Craig
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variables interface

[Craig Ede]

I have a template with a series of built in variables that have generic content 
until used in a specific document.

Double-clicking on a variable brings up the variables pod where I then have to 
click Edit to bring up the window wherein I can actually change the content of 
the variable.

Does anybody know a way to do this in one step? (My current process is clearly 
a more complicated way to have to change variable content than the old 
interface provided.)

If a one-step edit is not possible, can Adobe please add a modifier key that 
can be pressed when doubled clicking on a variable so that the Edit window is 
immediately available?

Apologies if I'm doing things the hard way and an obvious solution is 
available. Please clue me in if that is the case.

Thanks, framers!

Craig

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variables interface

[Harvey, Peggy]

Hi Craig,

I highly recommend the BookVars plugin from Leximation. I use it to do exactly 
what you describe in one step. I have several variables that have the same name 
in all books but different definitions in each book. I maintain a single, 
master variable file for all of my books, then simply import the set of 
definitions for that particular book. The BookVars plugin bypasses the 
Variables pod so you don't have to edit each variable with multiple clicks.

Peggy

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[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Craig Ede
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:08 AM
To: framers
Subject: variables interface

I have a template with a series of built in variables that have generic content 
until used in a specific document.

Double-clicking on a variable brings up the variables pod where I then have to 
click Edit to bring up the window wherein I can actually change the content of 
the variable.

Does anybody know a way to do this in one step? (My current process is clearly 
a more complicated way to have to change variable content than the old 
interface provided.)

If a one-step edit is not possible, can Adobe please add a modifier key that 
can be pressed when doubled clicking on a variable so that the Edit window is 
immediately available?

Apologies if I'm doing things the hard way and an obvious solution is 
available. Please clue me in if that is the case.

Thanks, framers!

Craig


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Re: variables not hiding when set to conditional text

[rebecca officer]

Hi Linda
 
What formatting do you have applied to your variables? There's a bug that has 
this effect for xref formats, that makes them unconditional in some 
circumstances. I'm wondering if you're seeing something similar.
 
Conditional text on variables works fine for us in FM10, so it's not a 
universal bug.
 
Cheers
Rebecca

 Linda Rose lindaros...@gmail.com 27/09/13 04:56 
FM 10 on Win7.


When I set a paragraph with variables to be conditional, then hide it, the 
variable don't hide. Even when I select a variable and apply a conditional tag, 
it doesn't take.


Has anyone else seen this and found a workaround? Is this a defect in FM10?


Thanks.

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[rebecca officer]

Hi Linda

What formatting do you have applied to your variables? There's a bug that has 
this effect for xref formats, that makes them unconditional in some 
circumstances. I'm wondering if you're seeing something similar.

Conditional text on variables works fine for us in FM10, so it's not a 
universal bug.

Cheers
Rebecca

>>> Linda Rose  27/09/13 04:56 >>>
FM 10 on Win7.


When I set a paragraph with variables to be conditional, then hide it, the 
variable don't hide. Even when I select a variable and apply a conditional tag, 
it doesn't take.


Has anyone else seen this and found a workaround? Is this a defect in FM10?


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variables not hiding when set to conditional text

[Linda Rose]

FM 10 on Win7.

When I set a paragraph with variables to be conditional, then hide it, the
variable don't hide. Even when I select a variable and apply a conditional
tag, it doesn't take.

Has anyone else seen this and found a workaround? Is this a defect in FM10?

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RE: variables not hiding when set to conditional text

[Rick Quatro]

Hi Linda,

 

I am not seeing this with FrameMaker 10. Do you have the latest patch? If
you want me to look at your file via a web meeting, please contact me
offlist. Thanks.

 

Rick

 

Rick Quatro

Carmen Publishing Inc.

585-283-5045

r...@frameexpert.com

 

 

 

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Subject: variables not hiding when set to conditional text

 

FM 10 on Win7.

 

When I set a paragraph with variables to be conditional, then hide it, the
variable don't hide. Even when I select a variable and apply a conditional
tag, it doesn't take.

 

Has anyone else seen this and found a workaround? Is this a defect in FM10?

 

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[Linda Rose]

FM 10 on Win7.

When I set a paragraph with variables to be conditional, then hide it, the
variable don't hide. Even when I select a variable and apply a conditional
tag, it doesn't take.

Has anyone else seen this and found a workaround? Is this a defect in FM10?

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Hi Linda,



I am not seeing this with FrameMaker 10. Do you have the latest patch? If
you want me to look at your file via a web meeting, please contact me
offlist. Thanks.



Rick



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FM 10 on Win7.



When I set a paragraph with variables to be conditional, then hide it, the
variable don't hide. Even when I select a variable and apply a conditional
tag, it doesn't take.



Has anyone else seen this and found a workaround? Is this a defect in FM10?



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Updating user and system variables across a book

[Alastair Dent]

Is there any way of updating the definitions of a system or user variable so 
that the change is reflected across a whole book?

Alastair Dent
Technical Author
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RE: Updating user and system variables across a book

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My favorite add-in tool: BookVars from 
www.leximation.comhttp://www.leximation.com ...

Z

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My favorite add-in tool: BookVars from 
www.leximation.com<http://www.leximation.com> ...

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Re: Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10

[rebecca officer]

I've got all my pods collapsed into a "menu" on the side. This means I only expand pods when I need them. The variables pod acts like all the others from that point of view. When they're expanded, there seems to be a minimum width for a number of pods, including the variables. Really annoying!


Cheers
Rebecca Böðvar Björgvinssonbod...@gmail.com 30/06/13 04:16 

Hi all,

I have been searching for a topic on whether it is possible to change the initial size of the Variables Pod in FM10, but not found it. 

I find it rather annoying to have the pod open at the bottom of the page every time taking up 20-25% of my document page. Is there a way to change this behaviour and have it open like most other pods?

Thanks,
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RE: Convert text to variables

[Craig Ede]

To do them all at once, just say Replace All. This will replace all
throughout a book with the right settings chosen. Also, if you don't have a
book, you can build a temporary one that includes all your files. You
probably one to test with will a one-by-one replace to make sure you are
getting what you want. Remember that case differences might cause a problem.

 

I doubt that FrameScript could do it better and coding this would certainly
be slower.

 

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Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

 

Thanks, Mike. I knew about the manual one-at-a-time way but was hoping to
find something faster. I guess I'll have to look into ExtendScript.

 

Pat

 

 

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[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 4:57 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Convert text to variables

 

You can do it from within FrameMaker, but not all in one step. Simply create
your variable and then copy your variable to the clipboard. Then use
Find/Change. Enter the text you want to replace in the Find section and
choose By Pasting in the Change section. The paste function will create
the variable and substitute it for the text in any other documents that you
paste into. So you only have to create and copy the variable once.

If you have a lot of terms to convert, this could take a while. So you might
want to use FrameScript or ExtendScript to create a script to do it for you.

Mike Wickham

On 6/28/2013 2:44 PM, Christenson, Pat wrote:

Is there a plugin that allows you to convert text to a variable?

 

We have a long list of terms that correspond to existing variables in
numerous documents. If we can convert the text to variables (without
manually redefining each one), it would really speed things up.

 

 

 

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Bookmark Setup and Section Variables

[Oran Petersen]

I followed a couple of recent threads: Bookmarks and Section variables, and 
offer the following information based on painful experience on these topics. 

Bookmarks in Books: 
You can choose Paragraphs (or Elements if you have structured files) 
As mentioned in the thread, settings chosen during Save As PDF do not stick. 
The ?Magic? is in the first file in the book and in the book itself. Other 
files can have different tags, but ALL desired bookmark tags must be in the 
first file. 
Import Paragraphs from the first file into the book to be sure that they are 
available in both. 
Select all files in the book, including the top level book entry. 
Then, from the menu: Format > Document > PDF Setup... make your selections and 
click Set. 
Be sure and save the book. 
You have now permanently saved your settings in this book and in all the files 
in this book.

In a related thread, a user was having trouble NOT selecting a undesired 
paragraph as a bookmark. This happens for paragraphs that are used somewhere in 
the body pages, but are NOT in the paragraph catalog. We had this trouble when 
adding a text column with a paragraph tag during publishing operations. Even 
though we were using elements, this stray tag destroyed the PDF bookmarks. The 
twisted logic is simple. If the paragraph is not in the catalog, you can?t 
deselect it. But by default, Frame selects it for you. To fix, add the errant 
tags to the paragraph catalog and set up your book as discussed above. 
De-select the new entries during setup and you are good to go. 
Note: If you are using elements, you must still choose paragraphs and follow 
the full procedure above, including the save, for the setting to take. You 
cannot just choose and switch back to elements. After the save you can reselect 
elements and save again.

Elements used for bookmarks follow similar specifications. ALL elements desired 
for bookmarks must be in the first book file and in the book EDD. In addition, 
the bookmark hierarchy directly mirrors the element hierarchy. You cannot 
choose the hierarchical relationship during setup as you can for paragraphs. 
Setup is otherwise the same as for paragraphs. 

Section and Sub-section variables 
These were a much welcomed addition for us, but the Frame folks decided to hook 
them to the new book hierarchy, rendering them mostly worthless for our 
purposes. From the thread I sense that others are confused and frustrated as 
well. 
>From the book, open the numbering dialog and you see that Section and 
>Sub-section are grayed out. Create a folder (not group), add a file to the 
>folder, open numbering, and you see Section available, but Chapter and 
>Sub-section are grayed out. Add a folder at this 2nd level, add a file and 
>Sub-section becomes available, but Chapter and Section are not. We cannot use 
>hierarchical books due to processing operations, so we are not happy. 
Adobe: Can you hear us now? Disconnect the variables from the books please. 
Oran Petersen

RE: Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10

[Christenson, Pat]

Here's what I've done with all the pods.

Open the pod.
Drag it away from its current location so it becomes a free-floating pod.
Resize it.
Drag it into my dock.

Now when I access it, it opens from the dock at the size I set.

After I did this with all the pods, I saved my workspace so they default to 
being part of my dock.

Pat Christenson

From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com 
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Böðvar Björgvinsson
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 11:16 AM
To: FrameUsers List
Subject: Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10

Hi all,

I have been searching for a topic on whether it is possible to change the 
initial size of the Variables Pod in FM10, but not found it.

I find it rather annoying to have the pod open at the bottom of the page every 
time taking up 20-25% of my document page. Is there a way to change this 
behaviour and have it open like most other pods?

Thanks,
Bodvar

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RE: Convert text to variables

[Christenson, Pat]

Hi Craig -

I guess I haven't been clear about the process I'm trying to automate.

It's not a case of replacing text with variables.

We have books that have many, many variables in them. Each time the book is 
updated, the variables must be redefined. We get the new definitions as a plain 
text list. Our task is to redefine the appropriate variables with the new 
definitions. Right now, it's a slow and tedious to redefine each variable but 
once that's done, it's a simple matter to import the Variable Definitions 
throughout the book.

I was hoping to find an inexpensive plug-in that could quickly convert (or map) 
the text list to variable definitions.

Thanks for offering a solution, though. :)

Pat Christenson

From: Craig Ede [mailto:craig...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:32 AM
To: Christenson, Pat; 'Framer's List'
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

To do them all at once, just say Replace All. This will replace all 
throughout a book with the right settings chosen. Also, if you don't have a 
book, you can build a temporary one that includes all your files. You probably 
one to test with will a one-by-one replace to make sure you are getting what 
you want. Remember that case differences might cause a problem.

I doubt that FrameScript could do it better and coding this would certainly be 
slower.

Craig

From: 
framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
 [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Christenson, Pat
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:10 AM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

Thanks, Mike. I knew about the manual one-at-a-time way but was hoping to find 
something faster. I guess I'll have to look into ExtendScript.

Pat


From: 
framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
 [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 4:57 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Convert text to variables

You can do it from within FrameMaker, but not all in one step. Simply create 
your variable and then copy your variable to the clipboard. Then use 
Find/Change. Enter the text you want to replace in the Find section and   
choose By Pasting in the Change section. The paste function will create the 
variable and substitute it for the text in any other documents that you paste 
into. So you only have to create and copy the variable once.

If you have a lot of terms to convert, this could take a while. So you might 
want to use FrameScript or ExtendScript to create a script to do it for you.

Mike Wickham
On 6/28/2013 2:44 PM, Christenson, Pat wrote:
Is there a plugin that allows you to convert text to a variable?

We have a long list of terms that correspond to existing variables in numerous 
documents. If we can convert the text to variables (without manually redefining 
each one), it would really speed things up.



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Re: Convert text to variables

[Shmuel Wolfson]

  
  
I think this plug-in does what you
  want:
  http://leximation.com/tools/info/bookvars.php
  
  Regards,
Shmuel Wolfson
Technical Writer
052-763-7133

  On 01-Jul-13 6:46 PM, Christenson, Pat wrote:


  
  
  
  
Hi Craig 

I guess I
havent been clear about the process Im trying to automate.

Its not a case
of replacing text with variables.

We have books
that have many, many variables in them. Each time the book
is updated, the variables must be redefined. We get the new
definitions as a plain text list. Our task is to redefine
the appropriate variables with the new definitions. Right
now, its a slow and tedious to redefine each variable but
once thats done, its a simple matter to import the
Variable Definitions throughout the book.

I was hoping to
find an inexpensive plug-in that could quickly convert (or
map) the text list to variable definitions.

Thanks for
offering a solution, though. J

Pat Christenson


  
From:
Craig Ede [mailto:craig...@hotmail.com]

Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:32 AM
To: Christenson, Pat; 'Framer's List'
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables
  


To do them all
at once, just say "Replace All". This will replace all
throughout a book with the right settings chosen. Also, if
you don't have a book, you can build a temporary one that
includes all your files. You probably one to test with will
a one-by-one replace to make sure you are getting what you
want. Remember that case differences might cause a problem.

I doubt that
FrameScript could do it better and coding this would
certainly be slower.

Craig


  
From:
framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com]
On Behalf Of Christenson, Pat
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:10 AM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables
  


Thanks, Mike. I
knew about the manual one-at-a-time way but was hoping to
find something faster. I guess Ill have to look into
ExtendScript.

Pat



  
From:
framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com]
On Behalf Of Mike Wickham
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 4:57 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Convert text to variables
  


You can do it
  from within FrameMaker, but not all in one step. Simply create
  your variable and then copy your variable to the clipboard.
  Then use Find/Change. Enter the text you want to replace in
  the Find section and choose "By Pasting" in the Change
  section. The paste function will create the variable and
  substitute it for the text in any other documents that you
  paste into. So you only have to create and copy the variable
  once.
  
  If you have a lot of terms to convert, this could take a
  while. So you might want to use FrameScript or ExtendScript to
  create a script to do it for you.
  
  Mike Wickham

  On 6/28/2013 2:44 PM, Christenson, Pat
wrote:


  Is there a plugin that allows you to
convert text to a variable?
  
  We have a long list of terms that
correspond to existing variables in numerous documents. If
we can convert the text to variables (without manually
redefining each one), it would really speed things up.
  
  


  
  
  
  
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RE: Convert text to variables

[Syed Zaeem Hosain (syed.hos...@aeris.net)]

Ah! In that case, you absolutely need the BookVars plugin from Leximation. 
Given what I now understand as your need, this will do exactly what you want.

BookVars is my most-oft-used plugin in FrameMaker! I maintain all my variables 
text in external text files using this - it works at the book level, by the way.

Z

From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com 
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Christenson, Pat
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 8:46 AM
To: craig...@hotmail.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

Hi Craig -

I guess I haven't been clear about the process I'm trying to automate.

It's not a case of replacing text with variables.

We have books that have many, many variables in them. Each time the book is 
updated, the variables must be redefined. We get the new definitions as a plain 
text list. Our task is to redefine the appropriate variables with the new 
definitions. Right now, it's a slow and tedious to redefine each variable but 
once that's done, it's a simple matter to import the Variable Definitions 
throughout the book.

I was hoping to find an inexpensive plug-in that could quickly convert (or map) 
the text list to variable definitions.

Thanks for offering a solution, though. :)

Pat Christenson

From: Craig Ede [mailto:craig...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:32 AM
To: Christenson, Pat; 'Framer's List'
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

To do them all at once, just say Replace All. This will replace all 
throughout a book with the right settings chosen. Also, if you don't have a 
book, you can build a temporary one that includes all your files. You probably 
one to test with will a one-by-one replace to make sure you are getting what 
you want. Remember that case differences might cause a problem.

I doubt that FrameScript could do it better and coding this would certainly be 
slower.

Craig

From: 
framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
 [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Christenson, Pat
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:10 AM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

Thanks, Mike. I knew about the manual one-at-a-time way but was hoping to find 
something faster. I guess I'll have to look into ExtendScript.

Pat


From: 
framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
 [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 4:57 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.commailto:framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Convert text to variables

You can do it from within FrameMaker, but not all in one step. Simply create 
your variable and then copy your variable to the clipboard. Then use 
Find/Change. Enter the text you want to replace in the Find section and   
choose By Pasting in the Change section. The paste function will create the 
variable and substitute it for the text in any other documents that you paste 
into. So you only have to create and copy the variable once.

If you have a lot of terms to convert, this could take a while. So you might 
want to use FrameScript or ExtendScript to create a script to do it for you.

Mike Wickham
On 6/28/2013 2:44 PM, Christenson, Pat wrote:
Is there a plugin that allows you to convert text to a variable?

We have a long list of terms that correspond to existing variables in numerous 
documents. If we can convert the text to variables (without manually redefining 
each one), it would really speed things up.



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Re: Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10

[Böðvar Björgvinsson]

Thanks to all who responded.

Attaching the variables pod to the dock seems to make the pod behave
(within the dock). In my case, this means that FM is difficult to use
without a second monitor which again affects some FM shortcuts.

So I think Adobe should look at this as a minor bug.

Brgds,
Bodvar






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pchristen...@ftportfolios.com wrote:

  Here’s what I’ve done with all the pods.

 ** **

 Open the pod.

 Drag it away from its current location so it becomes a free-floating pod.*
 ***

 Resize it.

 Drag it into my dock.

 ** **

 Now when I access it, it opens from the dock at the size I set.

 ** **

 After I did this with all the pods, I saved my workspace so they default
 to being part of my dock.

 ** **

 Pat Christenson

 ** **

 *From:* framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:
 framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] *On Behalf Of *Böðvar Björgvinsson
 *Sent:* Saturday, June 29, 2013 11:16 AM
 *To:* FrameUsers List
 *Subject:* Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10

 ** **

 Hi all,

 ** **

 I have been searching for a topic on whether it is possible to change the
 initial size of the Variables Pod in FM10, but not found it. 

 ** **

 I find it rather annoying to have the pod open at the bottom of the page
 every time taking up 20-25% of my document page. Is there a way to change
 this behaviour and have it open like most other pods?

 ** **

 Thanks,

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Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10

[Christenson, Pat]

Here's what I've done with all the pods.

Open the pod.
Drag it away from its current location so it becomes a free-floating pod.
Resize it.
Drag it into my dock.

Now when I access it, it opens from the dock at the size I set.

After I did this with all the pods, I saved my workspace so they default to 
being part of my dock.

Pat Christenson

From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com 
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of B??var Bj?rgvinsson
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 11:16 AM
To: FrameUsers List
Subject: Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10

Hi all,

I have been searching for a topic on whether it is possible to change the 
initial size of the Variables Pod in FM10, but not found it.

I find it rather annoying to have the pod open at the bottom of the page every 
time taking up 20-25% of my document page. Is there a way to change this 
behaviour and have it open like most other pods?

Thanks,
Bodvar

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Convert text to variables

[Christenson, Pat]

Hi Craig -

I guess I haven't been clear about the process I'm trying to automate.

It's not a case of replacing text with variables.

We have books that have many, many variables in them. Each time the book is 
updated, the variables must be redefined. We get the new definitions as a plain 
text list. Our task is to redefine the appropriate variables with the new 
definitions. Right now, it's a slow and tedious to redefine each variable but 
once that's done, it's a simple matter to import the Variable Definitions 
throughout the book.

I was hoping to find an inexpensive plug-in that could quickly convert (or map) 
the text list to variable definitions.

Thanks for offering a solution, though. :)

Pat Christenson

From: Craig Ede [mailto:craig...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:32 AM
To: Christenson, Pat; 'Framer's List'
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

To do them all at once, just say "Replace All". This will replace all 
throughout a book with the right settings chosen. Also, if you don't have a 
book, you can build a temporary one that includes all your files. You probably 
one to test with will a one-by-one replace to make sure you are getting what 
you want. Remember that case differences might cause a problem.

I doubt that FrameScript could do it better and coding this would certainly be 
slower.

Craig

From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers-bounces at 
lists.frameusers.com> [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf 
Of Christenson, Pat
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:10 AM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers at lists.frameusers.com>
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

Thanks, Mike. I knew about the manual one-at-a-time way but was hoping to find 
something faster. I guess I'll have to look into ExtendScript.

Pat


From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers-bounces at 
lists.frameusers.com> [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf 
Of Mike Wickham
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 4:57 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers at lists.frameusers.com>
Subject: Re: Convert text to variables

You can do it from within FrameMaker, but not all in one step. Simply create 
your variable and then copy your variable to the clipboard. Then use 
Find/Change. Enter the text you want to replace in the Find section and   
choose "By Pasting" in the Change section. The paste function will create the 
variable and substitute it for the text in any other documents that you paste 
into. So you only have to create and copy the variable once.

If you have a lot of terms to convert, this could take a while. So you might 
want to use FrameScript or ExtendScript to create a script to do it for you.

Mike Wickham
On 6/28/2013 2:44 PM, Christenson, Pat wrote:
Is there a plugin that allows you to convert text to a variable?

We have a long list of terms that correspond to existing variables in numerous 
documents. If we can convert the text to variables (without manually redefining 
each one), it would really speed things up.



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Convert text to variables

[Syed Zaeem Hosain (syed.hos...@aeris.net)]

Ah! In that case, you absolutely need the BookVars plugin from Leximation. 
Given what I now understand as your need, this will do exactly what you want.

BookVars is my most-oft-used plugin in FrameMaker! I maintain all my variables 
text in external text files using this - it works at the book level, by the way.

Z

From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com 
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Christenson, Pat
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 8:46 AM
To: craigede at hotmail.com; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

Hi Craig -

I guess I haven't been clear about the process I'm trying to automate.

It's not a case of replacing text with variables.

We have books that have many, many variables in them. Each time the book is 
updated, the variables must be redefined. We get the new definitions as a plain 
text list. Our task is to redefine the appropriate variables with the new 
definitions. Right now, it's a slow and tedious to redefine each variable but 
once that's done, it's a simple matter to import the Variable Definitions 
throughout the book.

I was hoping to find an inexpensive plug-in that could quickly convert (or map) 
the text list to variable definitions.

Thanks for offering a solution, though. :)

Pat Christenson

From: Craig Ede [mailto:craig...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:32 AM
To: Christenson, Pat; 'Framer's List'
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

To do them all at once, just say "Replace All". This will replace all 
throughout a book with the right settings chosen. Also, if you don't have a 
book, you can build a temporary one that includes all your files. You probably 
one to test with will a one-by-one replace to make sure you are getting what 
you want. Remember that case differences might cause a problem.

I doubt that FrameScript could do it better and coding this would certainly be 
slower.

Craig

From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers-bounces at 
lists.frameusers.com> [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf 
Of Christenson, Pat
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:10 AM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers at lists.frameusers.com>
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables

Thanks, Mike. I knew about the manual one-at-a-time way but was hoping to find 
something faster. I guess I'll have to look into ExtendScript.

Pat


From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers-bounces at 
lists.frameusers.com> [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf 
Of Mike Wickham
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 4:57 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com<mailto:framers at lists.frameusers.com>
Subject: Re: Convert text to variables

You can do it from within FrameMaker, but not all in one step. Simply create 
your variable and then copy your variable to the clipboard. Then use 
Find/Change. Enter the text you want to replace in the Find section and   
choose "By Pasting" in the Change section. The paste function will create the 
variable and substitute it for the text in any other documents that you paste 
into. So you only have to create and copy the variable once.

If you have a lot of terms to convert, this could take a while. So you might 
want to use FrameScript or ExtendScript to create a script to do it for you.

Mike Wickham
On 6/28/2013 2:44 PM, Christenson, Pat wrote:
Is there a plugin that allows you to convert text to a variable?

We have a long list of terms that correspond to existing variables in numerous 
documents. If we can convert the text to variables (without manually redefining 
each one), it would really speed things up.



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Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10

[Böðvar Björgvinsson]

Thanks to all who responded.

Attaching the variables pod to the dock seems to make the pod behave
(within the dock). In my case, this means that FM is difficult to use
without a second monitor which again affects some FM shortcuts.

So I think Adobe should look at this as a minor bug.

Brgds,
Bodvar






On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Christenson, Pat <
PChristenson at ftportfolios.com> wrote:

>  Here?s what I?ve done with all the pods.
>
> ** **
>
> Open the pod.
>
> Drag it away from its current location so it becomes a free-floating pod.*
> ***
>
> Resize it.
>
> Drag it into my dock.
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> ** **
>
> Now when I access it, it opens from the dock at the size I set.
>
> ** **
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> After I did this with all the pods, I saved my workspace so they default
> to being part of my dock.
>
> ** **
>
> Pat Christenson
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> ** **
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> *From:* framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:
> framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] *On Behalf Of *B??var Bj?rgvinsson
> *Sent:* Saturday, June 29, 2013 11:16 AM
> *To:* FrameUsers List
> *Subject:* Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10
>
> ** **
>
> Hi all,
>
> ** **
>
> I have been searching for a topic on whether it is possible to change the
> initial size of the Variables Pod in FM10, but not found it. 
>
> ** **
>
> I find it rather annoying to have the pod open at the bottom of the page
> every time taking up 20-25% of my document page. Is there a way to change
> this behaviour and have it open like most other pods?
>
> ** **
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bodvar
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Convert text to variables

[Craig Ede]

To do them all at once, just say "Replace All". This will replace all
throughout a book with the right settings chosen. Also, if you don't have a
book, you can build a temporary one that includes all your files. You
probably one to test with will a one-by-one replace to make sure you are
getting what you want. Remember that case differences might cause a problem.



I doubt that FrameScript could do it better and coding this would certainly
be slower.



Craig



From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Christenson, Pat
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:10 AM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Convert text to variables



Thanks, Mike. I knew about the manual one-at-a-time way but was hoping to
find something faster. I guess I'll have to look into ExtendScript.



Pat





From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 4:57 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Convert text to variables



You can do it from within FrameMaker, but not all in one step. Simply create
your variable and then copy your variable to the clipboard. Then use
Find/Change. Enter the text you want to replace in the Find section and
choose "By Pasting" in the Change section. The paste function will create
the variable and substitute it for the text in any other documents that you
paste into. So you only have to create and copy the variable once.

If you have a lot of terms to convert, this could take a while. So you might
want to use FrameScript or ExtendScript to create a script to do it for you.

Mike Wickham

On 6/28/2013 2:44 PM, Christenson, Pat wrote:

Is there a plugin that allows you to convert text to a variable?



We have a long list of terms that correspond to existing variables in
numerous documents. If we can convert the text to variables (without
manually redefining each one), it would really speed things up.







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[Christenson, Pat]

Thanks, Mike. I knew about the manual one-at-a-time way but was hoping to find 
something faster. I guess I'll have to look into ExtendScript.

Pat


From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com 
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 4:57 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Convert text to variables

You can do it from within FrameMaker, but not all in one step. Simply create 
your variable and then copy your variable to the clipboard. Then use 
Find/Change. Enter the text you want to replace in the Find section and   
choose "By Pasting" in the Change section. The paste function will create the 
variable and substitute it for the text in any other documents that you paste 
into. So you only have to create and copy the variable once.

If you have a lot of terms to convert, this could take a while. So you might 
want to use FrameScript or ExtendScript to create a script to do it for you.

Mike Wickham
On 6/28/2013 2:44 PM, Christenson, Pat wrote:
Is there a plugin that allows you to convert text to a variable?

We have a long list of terms that correspond to existing variables in numerous 
documents. If we can convert the text to variables (without manually redefining 
each one), it would really speed things up.



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Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10

[rebecca officer]

I've got all my pods collapsed into a "menu" on the side. This means I only 
expand pods when I need them.  The variables pod acts like all the others from 
that point of view. When they're expanded, there seems to be a minimum width 
for a number of pods, including the variables. Really annoying!

Cheers
Rebecca


>>> B??var Bj?rgvinsson 30/06/13 04:16 >>>

Hi all,


I have been searching for a topic on whether it is possible to change the 
initial size of the Variables Pod in FM10, but not found it. 


I find it rather annoying to have the pod open at the bottom of the page every 
time taking up 20-25% of my document page. Is there a way to change this 
behaviour and have it open like most other pods?


Thanks,
Bodvar
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Initial size of Variables Pod in FM10

[Böðvar Björgvinsson]

Hi all,

I have been searching for a topic on whether it is possible to change the
initial size of the Variables Pod in FM10, but not found it.

I find it rather annoying to have the pod open at the bottom of the page
every time taking up 20-25% of my document page. Is there a way to change
this behaviour and have it open like most other pods?

Thanks,
Bodvar
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Convert text to variables

[Christenson, Pat]

Is there a plugin that allows you to convert text to a variable?

We have a long list of terms that correspond to existing variables in numerous 
documents. If we can convert the text to variables (without manually redefining 
each one), it would really speed things up.

Thanks.

Pat Christenson
Resource Coordinator
Fitzgerald Marketing and Communications
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