Re: [Framers] Framemaker v7.0 Quick Reference card (FREE)

2020-08-25 Thread Dennis Hays
Theresa Who originally published that 3-panel cheat sheet? Dennis On August 25, 2020 3:36:00 PM Theresa de Valence wrote: I know that some users of older Frame versions were looking for documentation. I've just discovered ONE(1) Version 7 for Windows Quick Reference Card which I can mail to

Re: [Framers] Framemaker v7.0 Quick Reference card (FREE)

2020-08-25 Thread Peter Gold
On Tue, Aug 25, 2020, 2:35 PM Theresa de Valence wrote: > I know that some users of older Frame versions were looking for > documentation. I've just discovered ONE(1. > ... When I first wrote the first line, I wrote > "older Frame users" > which I realized must constitute most of us! > It's

Re: [Framers] Fraction Symbols

2020-08-25 Thread Dennis Hays
I have set up a small set of variables for fractions, which can be imported into the Variables panel in your working document. These, and other 'packs' are free and available at framegoodies.us. Also, Lin Sims, I would be interested in seeing your MIF file, if you can send it to me directly.

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
Adobe still does the 30-day trial. I know because despite my company having a subscription, the only way I could download the installation program was to fill out that stupid form. Someone at Adobe doesn't like updating the FM associated websites and links. There are quite a few trainers out

Re: [Framers] Fraction Symbols

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
I think he's providing FM files, not MIF. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 2:25 PM Mike Wickham wrote: > If these are variables, why are they listed as available for FrameMaker > 15 and 16 only? What would keep them from working in FM10 or FM12? > > Mike Wickham > > On 8/25/2020 6:28 AM, Dennis Hays

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
I'm not Adobe, but I can confirm that as of the 2020 version, all the products in the Technical Communications Suite are subscription only. They are also 64-bit software only. The information in October was correct for FrameMaker 2019 and TCS 2019. If you purchased a perpetual license for any of

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Carol J. Elkins
At 09:45 AM 8/25/2020, Lin Sims wrote: Additional information: For those of you who still have Creative Suites, it is no longer possible to activate CS 1-3. Those servers are retired. You can still activate CS 4-6, but support is minimal. I think you can get the number of activations reset and

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
Oh, and while I have no idea if there is a freeware equivalent to InDesign, GIMP is freeware and does everything Photoshop does. Plus you can have an interface with colored icons which, let me tell you, is a nice thing. I hate that the CC apps all have this shades of grey interface, it is very

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Shmuel Wolfson
How does GIMP compare to Paint.net? On 25-Aug-20 8:53 PM, Lin Sims wrote: Oh, and while I have no idea if there is a freeware equivalent to InDesign, GIMP is freeware and does everything Photoshop does. Plus you can have an interface with colored icons which, let me tell you, is a nice thing.

Re: [Framers] Fraction Symbols

2020-08-25 Thread Mike Wickham
If these are variables, why are they listed as available for FrameMaker 15 and 16 only? What would keep them from working in FM10 or FM12? Mike Wickham On 8/25/2020 6:28 AM, Dennis Hays wrote: I have set up a small set of variables for fractions, which can be imported into the Variables panel

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
I can't speak to the TLP or CLP programs. I've never used them and have no information on them. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 10:37 AM Harding, Dan wrote: > Can we get some confirmation from Adobe on this? This came up back in > October of 2019, and at that time they stated that perpetual licenses >

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Doug
We use FM 2017...do we need to be wary of Adobe making us pay them more money in the future? On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 10:48 AM Simon BUCH wrote: > FYI > > Despite what I was told last year: > > "/Customers will still be able to purchase perpetual licenses of all > the above-mentioned

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
Carol, I don't know. I don't work for Adobe. My understanding is that the activation servers for CS1-3 simply wore out and weren't maintainable anymore, the software required to perform activations can't run on the new platforms, and it would have taken a great deal of money and time for Adobe to

Re: [Framers] FrameMaker 2020

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
https://www.adobe.com/products/framemaker/features.html On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 2:01 PM Sean wrote: > Is there a good resource (link) that tells me what’s new and groovy with > FM 2020? > > Thanks all! > > Sean > ___ > > This message is from the

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Peter Gold
On Tue, Aug 25, 2020, 12:53 PM Lin Sims wrote: > Oh, and while I have no idea if there is a freeware equivalent to InDesign, > A few freeware-alikes are briefly listed here: https://www.maketecheasier.com/free-adobe-indesign-alternatives/ Not free, Affinity has a collection of design,

Re: [Framers] Fraction Symbols

2020-08-25 Thread Dennis Hays
Yes, that's right. I'll make some MIFs tonight/tomorrow. Dennis On August 25, 2020 2:38:56 PM Lin Sims wrote: I think he's providing FM files, not MIF. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 2:25 PM Mike Wickham wrote: If these are variables, why are they listed as available for FrameMaker 15 and 16

Re: [Framers] Fraction Symbols

2020-08-25 Thread Dennis Hays
I saved them as 15 & 16 (File -Save As). I don't know about earlier versions. Dennis On August 25, 2020 2:25:31 PM Mike Wickham wrote: If these are variables, why are they listed as available for FrameMaker 15 and 16 only? What would keep them from working in FM10 or FM12? Mike Wickham On

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Roberta Hennessey
Hi. I see folks talking about FrameMaker. As someone who hasn't used the tool in years, does Adobe have a 30 day free trial these days? And does anyone know of external learning resources for someone relearning Frame? Or recommendations? Bobbi On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 1:15 PM Lin Sims wrote: >

[Framers] FrameMaker 2020

2020-08-25 Thread Sean
Is there a good resource (link) that tells me what’s new and groovy with FM 2020? Thanks all! Sean ___ This message is from the Framers mailing list Send messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com Visit the list's homepage at

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
If you have a perpetual license, you will not have to pay additional money. If you want to upgrade to FM2020, though, you will be getting a subscription and will have to pay to continue using the program. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 12:59 PM Doug wrote: > We use FM 2017...do we need to be wary of

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Roberta Hennessey
Thank you so much. I do remember Shlomo, I took a few in person sessions with him. Bobbi On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 1:37 PM Lin Sims wrote: > Adobe still does the 30-day trial. > > I know because despite my company having a subscription, the only way I > could download the installation program

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Mike Wickham
If Adobe is going to deactivate CS servers, they need to provide a way to turn off the need to activate, so that the software can still run. I'm nearing time to replace my computer, but have been holding off, dreading the issue of dealing with CS deactivations and reactivations. Mike Wickham

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
As I said, they *did *provide a way to activate the CS1-3 packages without needing a server, but that was for only a short period of time and it is no longer available. My guess is that a similar thing will happen if the CS4-6 servers are deactivated. However, as I also said, I do not work for

[Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Simon BUCH
FYI Despite what I was told last year: "/Customers will still be able to purchase perpetual licenses of all the above-mentioned products through Channel (Adobe authorized resellers) under Transactional Licensing Program (TLP) and Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) even after 1 July

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Harding, Dan
Can we get some confirmation from Adobe on this? This came up back in October of 2019, and at that time they stated that perpetual licenses through the TLP were still going to be supported. The TLP website is still active and doesn't say anything about being discontinued. -Dan -Original

Re: [Framers] Using vector images in Frame

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
JPG is a raster format, not a vector format. Use SVG or PDF instead. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 3:26 PM Doug wrote: > I want to make an image with text in it that will retain its sharpness when > the webpage is zoom in. As I understand things, a vector image will work > for this. How do I make a

Re: [Framers] Using vector images in Frame

2020-08-25 Thread Doug
Thanks all...SVG format did it for me. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 3:34 PM Lin Sims wrote: > JPG is a raster format, not a vector format. Use SVG or PDF instead. > > On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 3:26 PM Doug wrote: > > > I want to make an image with text in it that will retain its sharpness > when > >

Re: [Framers] Using vector images in Frame

2020-08-25 Thread Shmuel Wolfson
WMF and EMF are also vector formats. I use WMF. On 25-Aug-20 10:26 PM, Doug wrote: I want to make an image with text in it that will retain its sharpness when the webpage is zoom in. As I understand things, a vector image will work for this. How do I make a vector image with text? I've made

Re: [Framers] Using vector images in Frame

2020-08-25 Thread Syed Zaeem Hosain
JPG will not work for vector output - it is a bitmapped format. Try SVG if your imaging tool will support that output format. Z Doug wrote: > I want to make an image with text in it that will retain its sharpness when > the webpage is zoom in. As I understand things, a vector image will work

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Syed Zaeem Hosain
I used the TLP to update FM and Acrobat for a couple of years - was before FM 11 was released, I think. Had to stop because Adobe told me that I had to have a _minimum_ number of licenses to qualify for renewal - I think it was 10 copies, but not sure. Which we certainly did not have (no need

Re: [Framers] Framemaker v7.0 Quick Reference card (FREE)

2020-08-25 Thread Roberta Hennessey
Theresa, I would love a copy of that quick reference card. Thank you. Bobbi Hennessey On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 6:03 PM Theresa de Valence wrote: > I know that some users of older Frame versions were looking for > documentation. I've just discovered ONE(1) Version 7 for Windows Quick > Reference

Re: [Framers] Fraction Symbols

2020-08-25 Thread Lin Sims
If you want a MIF file with variables for fractions including the quarters, half, thirds, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths, and sixteenths, email me directly. Or I can ask Carol if she'd be willing to add it to the tools on the Frameusers site. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 2:25 PM Mike Wickham wrote:

Re: [Framers] Using vector images in Frame

2020-08-25 Thread Fred Ridder
That's because JPG is a raster (i.e. fixed resolution) image format. You need to use a file format that contains vector images or that can contain both raster and vector data. For FrameMaker, this typically means EPS, PDF, or EMF/WMF. When I was still using FrameMaker regularly, I usually used

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Syed Zaeem Hosain
Lin, That link mentioned FM _server_ versions, not the FM applications ... unless I overlooked something? Thanks! Z Lin Sims said: > This is an authoritative list of all of Adobe's products and when they went > End of Life and when Extended Support was ended. I hope it helps. >

[Framers] Using vector images in Frame

2020-08-25 Thread Doug
I want to make an image with text in it that will retain its sharpness when the webpage is zoom in. As I understand things, a vector image will work for this. How do I make a vector image with text? I've made vector text in Photoshop and Illustrator, but when I save it to JPG it doesn't work as

[Framers] Framemaker v7.0 Quick Reference card (FREE)

2020-08-25 Thread Theresa de Valence
I know that some users of older Frame versions were looking for documentation. I've just discovered ONE(1) Version 7 for Windows Quick Reference Card which I can mail to anyone who wants it. It's 3 panels of card stock which fold together. Each panel is approx 7.5" (19 mm) x 8.5" (22 mm).

Re: [Framers] Adobe licensing is migrating to subscription based

2020-08-25 Thread Syed Zaeem Hosain
Hi, Doug, et. al. As far as I am concerned, yes! For you, the cost to go from 2017 to 2020 is likely to be quite expensive, since you skipped FM 2019, once FM 2020 is released! For sure, If you are on FM 2015 (or older), you have to essentially get a new license to do an "upgrade". As some

Re: [Framers] Framemaker v7.0 Quick Reference card (FREE)

2020-08-25 Thread Theresa de Valence
Dennis, the cheat sheet is a tri-fold stiff cardboard published by Adobe ©2003. Part Number 9003 7318 (05/02W). On 8/25/2020 5:50 PM, Dennis Hays wrote: Who originally published that 3-panel cheat sheet? Dennis On August 25, 2020 3:36:00 PM Theresa de Valence wrote: I know that some users