Re: batch import formats
I solve the dilemma you're facing using what I call a template-based workflow.Realistically, the formats of your docs don't have to be updated until the next time you edit or output content.When you begin a revision cycle on a book, import formats across all child Frame docs. (it's easy to do this at the book level) That way your files will stay in line with your latest template, and you won't have a 6,000 file process to chew on.If the files never get updated again, there's no need to ensure they have the updated template... -MattMatt R. Sullivanco-authorPublishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11P:714.798.7596 |C:714.585.2335 |m...@mattrsullivan.com@mattrsullivanLinkedInfacebookmattrsullivan.com On Nov 7, 2013, at 11:51 PM, Anneke von den Hoff a.vondenh...@tedopres.com wrote:Hello Framers,I have about 6,000 unstructured framemaker (FM9) documents that need an update of the template formats.The files are in different folders on a filesystem.We could open all these files and import the formats manually, but maybe there is a less time consuming way to do this.Does anyone know if this could this be done with FrameScript?Thanks,Anneke Von den Hoff___You are currently subscribed to framers asm...@mattrsullivan.com.Send list messages toframers@lists.frameusers.com.To unsubscribe send a blank email toframers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.comor visithttp://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/matt%40mattrsullivan.comSend administrative questions tolistad...@frameusers.com. Visithttp://www.frameusers.com/for more resources and info.___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: batch import formats
Had this same problem a few years ago; as I recall there were two options. First was to create books that were containers for the content files in all the folders, and do the apply format. The second was to ping Rick Quatro (I'm 90% sure it was Rick, but it could have been another script wizard) to run up a FrameScript that worked its way through the directory structure and did an apply formats to whatever it found with an .fm extension. I believe the script also did a copy operation at the beginning of the script, so we'd have a backup of the original source to fall back to if necessary. We tried a few manually, then opted for the script solution. Saved so much time it didn't require thinking about. 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 No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 I support www.TheGrotonLine.com, hyperlocal news for Groton MA. On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 2:51 AM, Anneke von den Hoff a.vondenh...@tedopres.com wrote: Hello Framers, I have about 6,000 unstructured framemaker (FM9) documents that need an update of the template formats. The files are in different folders on a filesystem. We could open all these files and import the formats manually, but maybe there is a less time consuming way to do this. Does anyone know if this could this be done with FrameScript? *Thanks,* Anneke Von den Hoff ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as art.campb...@gmail.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/art.campbell%40gmail.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: batch import formats
I'd just make a single-use BOOK file, drag them all in, and apply across the book.Get coffee.Then destroy the (now-pointless) book.Writing a FrameScript would take long, I imagine, but YMMVDavid Original Message Subject: batch import formats From: Anneke von den Hoff a.vondenh...@tedopres.com Date: Fri, November 08, 2013 2:51 am To: "framers@lists.frameusers.com" framers@lists.frameusers.com Hello Framers,I have about 6,000 unstructured framemaker (FM9) documents that need an update of the template formats.The files are in different folders on a filesystem.We could open all these files and import the formats manually, but maybe there is a less time consuming way to do this.Does anyone know if this could this be done with FrameScript?Thanks,Anneke Von den Hoff___ You are currently subscribed to framers as da...@davidartman.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/david%40davidartman.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: batch import formats
I did a similar project involving a few hundred .fm files in 20-30 books by creating a book, searching for .fm files across all the directories, dragging and dropping all the files into the book, selecting all the files in the book window, and importing formats. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 11:51 PM, Anneke von den Hoff a.vondenh...@tedopres.com wrote: Hello Framers, I have about 6,000 unstructured framemaker (FM9) documents that need an update of the template formats. The files are in different folders on a filesystem. We could open all these files and import the formats manually, but maybe there is a less time consuming way to do this. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
