Is there a FrameMaker utility to "Save As" books from FM 8 to FM 7?

Hi all, I have a client that uses FM7, but when I work at home, I use FM8. So when every now and again I update their document source archives I have to convert all the files from FM7 to FM8. Not so bad, however there are a lot of books, and ... within each book, it seems I have to do 'Save As' fo

Is there a FrameMaker utility to "Save As" books from FM 8 to FM 7?

FrameScript is the best bet for this. If I were you, I'd order it and get started... Art Art Campbell art.campbell at gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson

Suppress automatic updating of cross-references for *all documents in a book* ?

Hi all, FM 7/8: Is there a single command for suppressing automatic updating of cross-references for *all

Suppress automatic updating of cross-references for *all documents in a book* ?

You mean like when the book file is active and you select Edit > Suppress Automatic Reference Updating ? Art Campbell art.campbell at gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson

system variable in Portuguese

Hi All, I've knocked around with this problem for an hour and can't recall how to resolve it... I use several system variables (month, shortmonth) in a Running H/F?that need to automatically display with the "translated" value (February=Fevereiro). I tried setting the Language in

system variable in Portuguese

I think the strings in variables are always literal and not dynamic, unless they pick up some data from the operating system. Is your operating system is set to use the Portuguese language pack? If it is, or it has no affect, the easiest way to juggle them may be to create a template file for eac

system variable in Portuguese

Got it. These are system variable. So, I needed to change the language of a character format I used in the foot. Now all is well and both month and shortmonth are pulled from the system by language! Thanks for the help... Quoting Art Campbell : > I think the strings in variables a

Is there a FrameMaker utility to "Save As" books from FM 8 to FM 7?

Sorry...I read too quickly. The Shift command changes the "Open" to "Open All", "Save" to "Save All" or "Save All in Book" and "Close" to "Close All" or "Close All in Book". Have you saved the book as MIF, then re-opened in FM7 -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training & Consulting office 714 960-

ANN: New Front Runner Training course dates

We have a number of new dates added to our course calendar for February and March 2009. There is still space to attend... DITA: Publishing with FrameMaker In Class at Front Runner, Toronto February 23-25, 2009 $1,290.00 CDN per person plus GST This course teaches participants the skills necessa

Desperately Need Legal FrameMaker 8!

Good morning, all. The company I work for is growing rapidly and requires multiple copies of FrameMaker 8. Adobe only offers FM9 now, with the potential to then downgrade to 8. Half of our users use 8 and half use 7. Buying in to 9 would cause a third option and we are struggling enough with the

"Display heading text" in book file

Hi All, FM 7.0 for Window's Vista Enterprise. I'd like to piggy-back on Jon's post. In addition to seeing the same issues, the name of the book file seems to always display the full path. My manager has asked that I clean up that file name and show something simple like the name of the

Is there a FrameMaker utility to "Save As" books from FM 8 to FM 7?

Hi all, I have a client that uses FM7, but when I work at home, I use FM8. So when every now and again I update their document source archives I have to convert all the files from FM7 to FM8. Not so bad, however there are a lot of books, and ... within each book, it seems I have to do 'Save As' fo

Thank You for the TOC replies

Hi Just to let you know, I did successfully use the Reference Pages to build a TOC. I studied all the tips from Jerilynne, Art, and Les and came up with a reasonable TOC that can also be used as a template. Thanks to all. Sue Curtzwiler ___

Re: Is there a FrameMaker utility to "Save As" books from FM 8 to FM 7?

FrameScript is the best bet for this. If I were you, I'd order it and get started... Art Art Campbell art.campb...@gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson

Suppress automatic updating of cross-references for *all documents in a book* ?

Hi all, FM 7/8: Is there a single command for suppressing automatic updating of cross-references for *all

Re: Suppress automatic updating of cross-references for *all documents in a book* ?

You mean like when the book file is active and you select Edit > Suppress Automatic Reference Updating ? Art Campbell art.campb...@gmail.com "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson

system variable in Portuguese

Hi All, I've knocked around with this problem for an hour and can't recall how to resolve it... I use several system variables (month, shortmonth) in a Running H/F that need to automatically display with the "translated" value (February=Fevereiro). I tried setting the Language in

Re: system variable in Portuguese

I think the strings in variables are always literal and not dynamic, unless they pick up some data from the operating system. Is your operating system is set to use the Portuguese language pack? If it is, or it has no affect, the easiest way to juggle them may be to create a template file for eac

Re: system variable in Portuguese

Got it. These are system variable. So, I needed to change the language of a character format I used in the foot. Now all is well and both month and shortmonth are pulled from the system by language! Thanks for the help... Quoting Art Campbell : > I think the strings in variables a

Re: Is there a FrameMaker utility to "Save As" books from FM 8 to FM 7?

>> Open the book file then hold down the shift key and the File > Open/Save/Close commands change to their "... All Documents in Book" equivalent. Ok, I tried that.Does not seem to exist. I.e., when I hold down the Shift key, there does not appear in the File menu, an 'All' version of the Save As

RE: Is there a FrameMaker utility to "Save As" books from FM 8 to FM 7?

Sorry...I read too quickly. The Shift command changes the "Open" to "Open All", "Save" to "Save All" or "Save All in Book" and "Close" to "Close All" or "Close All in Book". Have you saved the book as MIF, then re-opened in FM7 -Matt Matt Sullivan GRAFIX Training & Consulting office 714 9

ANN: New Front Runner Training course dates

We have a number of new dates added to our course calendar for February and March 2009. There is still space to attend... DITA: Publishing with FrameMaker In Class at Front Runner, Toronto February 23-25, 2009 $1,290.00 CDN per person plus GST This course teaches participants the skills necessa