Feathering conflicts (shortcomings?)

2007-09-11 Thread Rick Quatro
values, you can use Baseline Synchronization instead of Feathering to get balanced and aligned columns. I will send you a drop cap sample to you separately. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com >I am trying to feather a book. However, there is one problem. &

Tables sorts

2007-09-14 Thread Rick Quatro
4) Convert the table to paragraphs. 5) Convert the table back to a two column table. Do this by selecting the paragraphs, choose Table > Convert to Table, Treat Each Paragraph As A Cell, Number of Columns: 2. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com >I am wrestling wi

I'm impressed with Adobe

2007-09-14 Thread Rick Quatro
g for perfect software, but it should at least work as well as previous versions. Yes, we now know that FrameMaker is not dead. But it is evident that it is not getting a lot of Adobe's resources or attention, at least not compared to other Adobe products. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 58

SOLVED: Re: Single MIF for FrameMaker book

2007-09-15 Thread Rick Quatro
It turns out that creating a single FM document for all of the files in the book was the best approach. I was able to do this with a FrameScript script, and I now have a happy client. Thanks for all of the suggestions. If anyone else has this need, please let me know. Rick Quatro Carmen

ANN: Excel To FrameMaker

2007-09-15 Thread Rick Quatro
all of the tables are updated with the latest spreadsheet data. This is only one example of what can be done; the process can be automated further. If you have any interest in an Excel to FrameMaker workflow, please contact me offlist with your specific requirements. Thank you very much. Rick

OT: Looking for a former Framer

2007-09-17 Thread Rick Quatro
Hello Framers, Any one know if Lee Goldschmidt is still around and how to contact him? He used to be on the Framers list around 3 years ago. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

Manipulating EDDs with Framescript

2007-09-19 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Adam, You might want to check the FrameScript group at http://groups.yahoo.com. Do you want to add values to attributes that already exist, or are you trying to add new, valid attributes to the element? Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com Hi all, I need

adding blank pages without affecting page numbers

2007-09-19 Thread Rick Quatro
file and add the pages. But if you only have 6 pages and you are not going to make the PDF many times, you might be better off adding the pages to the PDF by hand. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > I'm working on a legacy doc (unstructured; Frame 7

adding blank pages without affecting page numbers

2007-09-19 Thread Rick Quatro
e you get too excited, check the document carefully. You may encounter any of the following problems: * Autonumbers will reset in each of the text frames. * Tables that break across pages will short circuit the page numbers. You can reverse the frozen pages by choosing Esc p z and clicking Unfreez

Further information on Building blocks in FrameMaker

2007-09-26 Thread Rick Quatro
pt. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com Hello everyone, I wanted to know if there was a way to setup a "if...,them..." syntax within FrameMaker. The reason I'm asking is that I am troubleshooting an issue with the header. I currently have a hierar

OT: Recording DVDs

2007-09-27 Thread Rick Quatro
I am sorry for the seriously off-topic post, but here goes. I need to record some VCR tapes onto DVD. I can buy hardware to do this, but is there a method for making a "menu" for the DVD so I can navigate to different sections on the DVD (like a commercial DVD)? Thanks in advance. R

Recording DVDs (Clarification)

2007-09-27 Thread Rick Quatro
ick >I am sorry for the seriously off-topic post, but here goes. I need to >record some VCR tapes onto DVD. I can buy hardware to do this, but is there >a method for making a "menu" for the DVD so I can navigate to different >sections on the DVD (like a commercial DVD)? Th

WANTED: Freelance copy editors or proof readers

2008-04-04 Thread Rick Quatro
Hello All, A client of mine is looking for freelance copy editors and proof readers. If you are interested, please contact me offlist. Thank you very much. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

FDK: FDK8 and Visual C++ 2003

2008-04-07 Thread Rick Quatro
} When I do that and attempt to build the plugin, I get a synax error pointing to the line extern "C" The error is error C2059: syntax error: 'string' Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

FDK8: Is anyone compiling FDK8 clients?

2008-04-07 Thread Rick Quatro
Hello All, Is anyone successfully compiling FDK 8 clients with Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition? I am trying to compile some of the sample clients but I am getting Link errors: Compiling... aframes.c Linking... Creating library .\debug/aframes.lib and object .\debug/aframes.exp api.lib(apicli

FDK: FDK8 and Visual C++ 2003

2008-04-08 Thread Rick Quatro
mpiler. > > If you need more info, you might want to try the "frame_dev" Yahoo group. > > Cheers, > > ...scott > > Scott Prentice > Leximation, Inc. > www.leximation.com > +1.415.485.1892 > > > > Rick Quatro wrote: >> According the FrameMaker

Taking a screen shot with the cursor

2008-04-08 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Gillian, SnagIt from TechSmith does this. http://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.asp Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Does anyone know how to take a screenshot so that the screenshot > includes the mouse and where it's pointing to? >

tables

2008-04-10 Thread Rick Quatro
in order to run (http://www.framescript.com). Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks. Rick Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com - Original Message - From: "Mollye Barrett" To: Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:02 AM Subje

managing condition tags

2008-04-17 Thread Rick Quatro
give you a price. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hi Rene and FrameUsers, > > I am also looking for a tool like this: a plug-in or Framescript to manage > condition tags at book level. > > Thanks in advance. > > Yves Barbion >

ANN: PDF Watermarks via FrameMaker/FrameScript

2008-04-19 Thread Rick Quatro
documents. Watermarks could quickly be added to folders of existing PDF files. This would require Acrobat Professional 7 or above and FrameScript 4.1R2 or above. If you are interested in exploring this further, please contact me offlist with your requirements. Thank you very much. Rick Qua

ANN: Script for finding unresolved conrefs

2008-04-21 Thread Rick Quatro
e XML parser). If you are interested, please contact me offlist. Thank you very much. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

Long running headers

2008-04-21 Thread Rick Quatro
Make the master page text frame tall enough so that you can see the second line. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > I've inherited this Frame book. There's a master page that has two > running header variables in the header, one for the chapter

OT: Cordless headset

2008-04-21 Thread Rick Quatro
. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

Conditional text insets

2008-04-25 Thread Rick Quatro
could be further automated so that the first script could be run automatically whenever the document is closed, and the second script could be run automatically when the script is opened (after the insets are updated). As usual, with FrameScript the sky is the limit. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishi

import only one

2008-04-25 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Milan, Here is the low-tech way of doing it. 1) Make a copy of the "from" document. 2) Delete all of the paragraph formats except the one you want to import. 3) Import paragraph formats from the "from" document with the single paragraph format into your target doc

OT: In Praise of Framers and QuickBooks Pro 2008

2008-04-25 Thread Rick Quatro
legal copy of QuickBooks Pro 2008. Thank you very much. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

Microsoft XP support

2008-04-28 Thread Rick Quatro
doesn't seem sluggish at all. Your use of "NEVER" may be based on experience, but if it's based on the opinion of others, you may want to give it a chance. Even if you go with Linux or Mac OSX, you will have to have some flavor of Windows if you are going to run FrameMaker.

Microsoft XP support

2008-04-28 Thread Rick Quatro
For those looking to "save" Windows XP, you may want to check this out: http://weblog.infoworld.com/save-xp/ Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > According to this morning's newspaper, Microsoft plans to discontinue > its support of XP

Scripting - The Update command...

2008-04-30 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Stephen, As Tammy said, we had some problems getting text insets to update programmatically through FrameScript. The solution was code to actually reimport the text insets. This isn't the most efficient approach, but it works. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexper

FM 8 Book listing Font size

2008-08-18 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Stephen, Go to File > Preferences > General and try changing the Monitor Size setting. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com - Original Message - From: "Stephen O'Brien" To: ; Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 11:38 AM Subject: FM 8 B

Strangeness with Autonumbers

2008-08-18 Thread Rick Quatro
num>. - H2 - H:<$chapnum>.. - H3 - H:<$chapnum>... All of the autonumbers in the same series "work together" and are not affected by any other autonumber paragraphs. If this doesn't solve the problem, send me a document offlist and I will tell you where the problem

Cross references in a text inset

2008-08-19 Thread Rick Quatro
file. I have FrameScript scripts to deal with cross-references in text insets, including those from one inset to another. If you are interested in a FrameScript solution, please contact me offlist. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Gyanesh Talwar wrote: &

FM<-->MIF round-tripping

2008-08-29 Thread Rick Quatro
, you could use FrameScript for this and not have to bother with the FM to MIF to FM step at all. Send me a sample document offlist and I will see what is involved with writing a script. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Is converting between .fm and

Connection between Table Designer and Paragraph Designer?

2008-12-01 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Eva, You can't specify different formats for subsequent rows; only the first row of each type can be set. Lines are set in the Ruling tab of the Table Designer. You can create and edit ruling formats by choosing Table > Custom Ruling & Shading. Then click the Edit Ruling Style button. Rick

FM Cross-Reference Conversion Plug-In

2008-12-03 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Jim, I have FindChangeSpecial at http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/ Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Greetings! > > I've found the Silicon Prairie tools for converting paragraphs and > tables very handy while working on implementing a

Structured and Standard FM 7.2

2008-12-04 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Les, This is no problem whatsoever. If you don't like it, simply change it in the Preferences, restart FrameMaker and away you go. You can always change it back. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hello Framers > > > > I recently start

Structured and Standard FM 7.2

2008-12-04 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Klaus, Thanks for the information. I wasn't aware of these problems. Rick Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com Les, David, Rick, > You shouldn't encounter any problems working in an > Unstructured (Standard) FM document while FrameMa

subscript in index entry?

2008-12-10 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Nancy, Try adding a non-breaking space or thin-space character in the marker after the . Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > > I need to create an index entry for an SF6 circuit breaker. > > My webmail client doesn't allow me to put the

Cross references without active hyperlinks in PDF files

2008-12-11 Thread Rick Quatro
happens in seconds. If you are interested in a solution like this, please contact me offlist. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hello: > > Is there a way to define a cross-reference format such that this cross > reference does not genera

FrameMaker license question for older versions

2008-12-15 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Sara, No, because the registration numbers are different. In addition, FrameMaker 8 uses product activation. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hi listers, > > I have a new FrameMaker 8.0 license (not an upgrade), but for a specific > project,

Your callout philosophy

2008-12-17 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Nancy, I prefer using a text box for the reasons you mentioned. Also, you can use variables, cross-references, etc., in the text. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > > I am working on a document that currently has both paragraph tags for > call

Checkboxes in numbered lists

2008-12-18 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Doug, What is your final deliverable? If you are producing PDF files, you can use TimeSavers (www.microtype.com) and markers to have checkboxes automatically appear in the PDF file. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > How do I integrate a checkbox (

Identifying overrides

2008-12-18 Thread Rick Quatro
document. You should now be viewing the master pages. 5) Choose View > Body Pages. You will be prompted to add a Body Page; click OK. 6) Click an insertion point in the new body page and choose Edit > Paste (Control+V). See if this fixes the override problem. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Pub

Automatic way of changing the case of words

2008-12-29 Thread Rick Quatro
Alt+Ctrl+U, Alt+Ctrl+C, Alt+Ctrl+L Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hi all, > > Is there an automatic way of changing the case of words, e.g., by using a > shortcut key to 'toggle' a word through upper case, mixed case, and

Finding Fonts

2008-12-30 Thread Rick Quatro
s a way to find fonts through the Find/Change dialog box (Edit > Find/Change), but it won't find fonts hidden in table formats anyway. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > All, > > I have been using InDesign for several years and have recently st

How do you count the total number of words in a FM book

2008-02-07 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Esar, If you have FrameScript, I have a script that will do this. The cost for the script is $40. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you very much. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hi, > > Does anyone have a method of counting the tot

Limiting table/graphics table widths

2008-02-12 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Loretta, You may want to take a look at my TableCleaner plugin. It allows you to resize tables in a batch. See http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/ Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com >> Hi Everyone, >> >> We're looking for a wa

Markers in the text

2008-02-13 Thread Rick Quatro
an see the contents of the marker. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hi all: > > I'm working with someone eles's templates, and every now and then I > find an upside down T in the text. I've seen these markers for > anchored frames

Autonumbering at end of paragraph is right justified

2008-02-19 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Jing, What you are trying to accomplish is a good idea, but End of Paragraph autonumbers always move out to the right margin. If you are using structured FrameMaker, you could use a Suffix Rule to add a colon where the text ends. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267

cross reference vs variables

2008-02-20 Thread Rick Quatro
False. > Just to mix things up, the next question will appear in the form of a > statement. > > There is very little difference between cross-references and variables. > > Discuss. > > Deirdre > ___

ANN: FrameScript Training in San Jose Area

2008-02-22 Thread Rick Quatro
Hello Framers, I will be conducting a private FrameScript class in San Jose, CA on March 24, 25. If you have interest in a class at your location later that week, please contact me offlist right away. Thank you very much. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

Text string in title case?

2008-02-29 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Paul, For Windows FrameMaker, you can use FrameScript. If anyone is interested in a script like this, please contact me offlist. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hi Tina, > > This is impossible with FrameMaker alone. I thought perhaps Spell

Text string in title case?

2008-02-29 Thread Rick Quatro
do "by hand" with FrameMaker. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > In the days of FM/unix, before book-wide search/replace and other > come-lately power features, something like this would be done with > fmbatch and one or more of GREP, AWK, and SE

cudspan dobatch plugin problem (FrameMaker crashes)

2008-01-04 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Jakob, I am biased towards FrameScript ($149, http://www.framescript.com), as it gives you so many more options for FrameMaker automation. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hello and happy new year to all, > > I have a problem with Chris Despopoulos&

PDF links inside a browser

2008-01-04 Thread Rick Quatro
Hello Framers, I have some PDFs that are viewed in a browser. Is there a syntax for PDF links that will force a new browser window (or tab) to open? Thanks in advance. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

different page numbering for the same files

2008-01-07 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Leah, When you update each book, it will update the numbering appropriately for that book. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Good day mavins, > > I have 2 books where book 1 uses files 1 - 10 and book 2 uses some of the > same files (let'

Importing single variable values?

2008-01-14 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Chuck, My ImportFormatsSpecial plugin gives you separate checkboxes for importing user variables and system variables. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Esteemed Framers, > > I think I once knew the answer to this question, but it escapes me now, &g

Watched Folder

2008-01-15 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Kelly, If you have Adobe Distiller Professional, it should be under Settings > Watched Folders. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Why don't I have a watched folder setting in Distiller 8 on Win XP? > ___

Can hiding conditional text be set to use an "And" relationship andnot an "Or" relationship?

2008-01-24 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Marta, FrameMaker 8 has this functionality, although I haven't used it yet. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hello > > First, I want to thank everyone for the answers I received on my last > question. I have been "volunteered" to

easy way to relink or manage links in FrameMaker ?

2008-01-26 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Bj?rn, If the graphics are imported by copy, there is no way to know what the original source of the file is. If the graphics are imported by reference, you could manage the relinking with a FrameScript script. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com I am running

OT: XSLT work for barter

2008-01-28 Thread Rick Quatro
Hello Framers, I need some XSLT work done. I am willing to barter some FrameScript work for it. If you are interested, please contact me offlist. Thank you very much. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

FM 8: Attribute Expressions

2008-01-30 Thread Rick Quatro
. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

Sort order of entries in an index

2008-07-01 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Linda, 100 mm stud [00100 mm stud] 150 mm stud [00150 mm stud] 200 mm stud [00200 mm stud] 70 mm stud [00070 mm stud] 90 mm stud [00090 mm stud] Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com - Original Message - From: "Linda G. Gallagher" To: "&#x

Use hypertext command to launch FrameScript macro

2008-07-01 Thread Rick Quatro
red in the sMessage variable. This should get you started. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com I would like to create a hypertext zone in a FM doc that launches a FrameScript script...is that even possible...any ideas anyone... Thx Stephen O'Brien R?da

FM 7.1 cannot find file to cross-ref to

2008-07-03 Thread Rick Quatro
Are both files saved? Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > FM 7.1p116 on Win XP > > We are trying to create a cross-ref from one chapter to another. Both > chapters are open. In the Cross Reference dialog, in the Document > drop-down list, it on

TOC within a chapter

2008-07-07 Thread Rick Quatro
s that a script would bring every time it is used, the "won't buy" argument doesn't make any sense to me. Any serious FrameMaker shop should consider FrameScript as an essential plugin, especially at the bargain price of $149/seat. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-

conversion table and template

2008-07-16 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Wim, The application of a conversion table can be scripted with FrameScript, so you could script the process of applying the conversion table then importing formats and element definitions. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hi, > > I'm usin

ANN: Job Posting

2008-07-17 Thread Rick Quatro
Hello Framers, I am posting this job posting for Karen Castle, who is having trouble accessing the list. http://www.cmswatch.com/About/Hiring/#prodmgr Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

Anchored frame internal gap

2008-07-25 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Roger, Not with stock FrameMaker. There is a plugin called ImpGraph (I think) by Bruce Foster that allows you to set defaults for imported graphics, etc. You could also use FrameScript for this. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hello All > >

Strange Frame to PDF problem

2008-06-05 Thread Rick Quatro
res make a good substitute for spaces in a case like this ("Full_Name"). Admittedly, this example is a little obscure for most users, but I tend to avoid spaces anywhere where programming might be involved. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > 2008-06-0

Writing to the DOCTYPE area with Import/Export client

2008-06-05 Thread Rick Quatro
I want to use a FrameMaker Export client to write to the DOCTYPE area of an XML file when exporting from structured Frame. I am trying to add some entity definitions. Is this possible with a structured FrameMaker export client? Thanks in advance. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267

finding files when path is too deep

2008-06-07 Thread Rick Quatro
Path and you will get the full path to the component. If ActiveBook If ActiveBook.FirstSelectedComponentInBook; Display ActiveBook.FirstSelectedComponentInBook.Name; EndIf EndIf Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hello All, > > We have a single-so

Is there any way to "return" the cursor to where I "came from" afterclicking on the Cross-reference menu "Go to Source"

2008-06-09 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Z, If the source is in the same document, you can press Escape v P (view Previous) to go back to the cross-reference (or hypertext link). Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hi, all. > > When I double-click on a cross-reference, one of the po-up men

Text Frames on Graphic

2008-06-10 Thread Rick Quatro
plugin, which remedies this problem. See http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/ Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hello All, > > > > I'm using Frame 7.2p158 on Windows XP. > > > > I'm having an issue with text frames on a graph

table and figure captions

2008-06-11 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Deidre, Because Tables and Anchored Frames are two different animals. Here is a solution that many have used over the years: put the figure inside an anchored frame inside of a single-cell table. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hi all! > > Does an

Framemaker platform support

2008-06-18 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Leo, I am running FrameMaker 7.2 on 32-bit Vista without problems. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com Hello, We're considering upgrading Framemaker and our computers. I have a couple of questions that I hope someone can help me out with. Is Framema

Import Formats - Document Properties List

2008-06-20 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Jeff, See the screenshot at http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/importformatsspecial/ Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hi, > > > > I'm looking for a complete list of what gets imported when doing a File -> > Import -> Fo

ANN: Heavy duty indexing

2008-06-20 Thread Rick Quatro
; can be fully automated. If you need more information, please contact me offlist. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

Global Update to a Table Format

2008-06-25 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Jona, You can do this with my TableCleaner plugin. See http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/tablecleaner/ Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > FM 8.0 > > All, > > I know I've done this before, but for the life of me, I can't remember

Possible MIF -> FM bug in FM 8.02 (p273)

2008-03-07 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Mats, Can you share the bug with the list so we can all be aware of it? Thank you very much. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Dear all, > > There seems to be a serious bug in FM 8.02 (p273) when opening a MIF > file in FM. In 21 languages we tra

cross references in topics used as text insets

2008-03-13 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Doug, Just to clarify, there is a way to make cross-references in text insets work in the resulting PDF file. It can be done with an inexpensive FrameScript script. Contact me offlist if you are interested. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

Windows command for moving a window or dialog box

2008-03-13 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Framers, I have the case of the missing dialog box. What is the Windows keyboard shortcut for moving a dialog box or window with the arrow keys? Thank you very much. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

Windows command for moving a window or dialog box

2008-03-13 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Stuart, Very cool. It worked! Thank you very much. Rick > Rick Quatro wrote: >> Hi Framers, >> >> I have the case of the missing dialog box. What is the Windows keyboard >> shortcut for moving a dialog box or window with the arrow keys? Thank you >> very m

Problem with ptag catalog in FM8

2008-03-13 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Kanti, This is a known bug in FrameMaker 8. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Hello: > > Downloaded the trial of the TechComm Suite this week, and started working > on a book immediately (need the RoboHelp section). > > I noticed that all o

IX generation question restated

2008-03-18 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Harold, The $paratag[FormatName] building blocks work in cross-references, but they don't work in indexes or tables of contents. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Earlier message was: > > Dear Framers > > We are entering a $paranum for bo

converting from word to a RTL language

2008-03-18 Thread Rick Quatro
FrameMaker does not support RTL languages. I think there is a version of InDesign that does. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com >I am trying to convert a Word document to Framemaker. - The document is in >English and Hebrew (RTL language) - The hebrew is con

FrameMaker 7.2 and Vista

2008-03-18 Thread Rick Quatro
re of? Thank you very much. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com

FrameMaker 7.2 and Vista

2008-03-18 Thread Rick Quatro
, Denise L. Moss-Fritch Lead Technical Writer Varian Medical Systems Palo Alto, CA -- Original message -- From: "Rick Quatro" > Hi Framers, > > I installed FrameMaker 7.2 successfully on a Vista Home Premium lapt

How can I use a User Variable *inside* a marker?

2008-03-19 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Z, There is no way to put variables inside of markers. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Specifically, I want to be able to put in a Hypertext marker (in > multiple places in the document) and do something like: > > gotolink Text > > as

MadCap Blaze

2008-03-19 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Scott, I downloaded and installed it as well, but there was no documentation to speak of. The interface was anything but intuitive so I uninstalled it. When they have some kind of tutorial available, I may try it again. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com >

Hypertext can't find target doc

2008-03-20 Thread Rick Quatro
Are you using forward slashes in the file path? You need to use forward slashes instead of back slashes. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > FM.8.0, Windows XP > > > > When using the Hypertext Command "Open Document" and adding the t

Creating interactive PDF forms from Structured FrameMaker

2008-03-27 Thread Rick Quatro
purpose. I have been using TimeSavers for years and highly recommend it. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > I'm trying to figure out how to create interactive, fillable PDF forms > from Structured FrameMaker. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Creating interactive PDF forms from Structured FrameMaker

2008-03-27 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Art, Also true, but there is something compelling about the "everything in FrameMaker / single source" idea. Rick - Original Message - From: "Art Campbell" To: "Rick Quatro" Cc: "Marler, Katherine (Kate)" ; Sent: Thursday, Marc

I seem to have found an interesting bug/limitation with Tables thatstretch across multiple pages

2008-03-27 Thread Rick Quatro
each repeated header row on the subsequent pages. This would only be practical with FrameScript or an API client. If you really need this functionality and are open for a FrameScript solution, send me a small sample offlist and I will give you a quote. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585

query on sort order in indexes: Bates numbering system needed

2008-03-29 Thread Rick Quatro
, contact me offlist. Thanks. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com > Dear Framers: > I am certain I have seen this query answered before and am ashamed not to > be > able to lay my hands on the email from this group. > > I am happily generating index

Structure to non-structure.

2008-05-02 Thread Rick Quatro
Special > Remove Structure From Flow Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com Hello Framers. Think me nuts but is there an easy way to convert a structured document to non-structured? The original doc was converted directly from Word to structured. The reason I

Next Pgf Tag is Broken in the Paragraph Designer 8.0p273

2008-05-05 Thread Rick Quatro
The Next Pgf Tag function will work if there is text in the paragraph. If the paragraph is blank it won't work. Someone else mentioned this on the list but I am not sure if Adobe is aware of it. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com >I use FrameMaker 8.0p273

Book file too big

2008-05-07 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Heidi, I doubt if it is maxed out. What is the text of the error you get in the Distiller error log? Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com Hello Framers, I have a book that consist of close to 500 files. The total page count is shy of 900. The problem: I cannot

Copy of Framescript by Rick Quattro for sale ?

2008-05-08 Thread Rick Quatro
I am working on an updated edition of the book, which will be released this summer. Thanks for your interest. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 585-659-8267 www.frameexpert.com Okay, my apologies, folks ... Based on an e-mail I received (for a source of the PDF version of Rick's book), I

Convert HTML files to FrameMaker files

2008-05-12 Thread Rick Quatro
Hi Nidhi, If you are looking for something free, you probably won't find it. You could use FrameScript (http://www.framescript.com) to help you with the cleanup. If you are interested in some scripting help, please contact me offlist. Thank you very much. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing 58

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