looking for a way to automate alignment in tables

[hedley.fin...@myob.com]

Cybele:

Just create a special para format just for that column.  Then set a 
decimal tab for that para font and, in the Numbering tab of the Paragraph 
Designer, insert a single tab \t as the "number".  Now any figures typed 
into that para format will always align on the decimal tab.

Hedley
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Hedley Finger
Training Content Developer and Tools Specialist
MYOB Australia Pty Ltd 
P.O. box 371   Blackburn VIC 3130   Australia
12 Wesley Court   Tally Ho Business Park   East Burwood VIC 3151 Australia

Tel. +61 3 9222 9992 x 7421,   Mob. (cell) +61 412 461 558

? MYOB Technology Pty Ltd 2007

looking for a way to automate alignment in tables

[Cybele Knowles]

At my job we use unstructured Frame 7.2 on Windows XP. We often typeset
tables that contain columns of numbers. In these columns, we vertically
align cell contents on the decimal. We do it by manually, adding numerical
spaces and hard spaces at the beginning of cell contents where needed. We'd
like to find a way to automate this. For example, we'd like to be able to
drag-select a column and then press a button that says Align on decimal or
some such. Although we have no experience with Frame plugins, I'm wondering
if an existing or custom plugin could be a solution. I'm writing you wise
people to get some advice. Do you think a plugin could help? If so, do you
have recommendations for companies that write plugins? Or is there any other
solution? Thanks very much in advance for any help you can give. --Cybele

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Re: looking for a way to automate alignment in tables

[hedley . finger]

Cybele:

Just create a special para format just for that column.  Then set a 
decimal tab for that para font and, in the Numbering tab of the Paragraph 
Designer, insert a single tab \t as the number.  Now any figures typed 
into that para format will always align on the decimal tab.

Hedley
--
Hedley Finger
Training Content Developer and Tools Specialist
MYOB Australia Pty Ltd http://myob.com/au
P.O. box 371   Blackburn VIC 3130   Australia
12 Wesley Court   Tally Ho Business Park   East Burwood VIC 3151 Australia
mailto:hedleyDOTfingerATmyobDOTcom
Tel. +61 3 9222 9992 x 7421,   Mob. (cell) +61 412 461 558

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Re: looking for a way to automate alignment in tables

[Mike Wickham]

At my job we use unstructured Frame 7.2 on Windows XP. We often typeset
tables that contain columns of numbers. In these columns, we vertically
align cell contents on the decimal. We do it by manually, adding numerical
spaces and hard spaces at the beginning of cell contents where needed. 
We'd

like to find a way to automate this.


FrameMaker will handle it for you easily. Assign a paragraph tag to the 
cells in the column. In the Paragraph Designer, on the Basic tab, assign a 
new tab stop at the position you want the decimal. Set it as a Decimal 
tab, and put a period in the Align on box. Click the Continue button, then 
the Update All button. Now, all you have to do is put a tab before each 
number and the numbers will align on the decimal point. (Note: in a table, 
you have to press Esc Tab to enter a tab. Otherwise, a tab moves the cursor 
to the next cell.)


Mike Wickham


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looking for a way to automate alignment in tables

[Cybele Knowles]

At my job we use unstructured Frame 7.2 on Windows XP. We often typeset
tables that contain columns of numbers. In these columns, we vertically
align cell contents on the decimal. We do it by manually, adding numerical
spaces and hard spaces at the beginning of cell contents where needed. We'd
like to find a way to automate this. For example, we'd like to be able to
drag-select a column and then press a button that says "Align on decimal" or
some such. Although we have no experience with Frame plugins, I'm wondering
if an existing or custom plugin could be a solution. I'm writing you wise
people to get some advice. Do you think a plugin could help? If so, do you
have recommendations for companies that write plugins? Or is there any other
solution? Thanks very much in advance for any help you can give. --Cybele

looking for a way to automate alignment in tables

[Mike Wickham]

> At my job we use unstructured Frame 7.2 on Windows XP. We often typeset
> tables that contain columns of numbers. In these columns, we vertically
> align cell contents on the decimal. We do it by manually, adding numerical
> spaces and hard spaces at the beginning of cell contents where needed. 
> We'd
> like to find a way to automate this.

FrameMaker will handle it for you easily. Assign a paragraph tag to the 
cells in the column. In the Paragraph Designer, on the Basic tab, assign a 
new tab stop at the position you want the decimal. Set it as a "Decimal" 
tab, and put a period in the "Align on" box. Click the Continue button, then 
the Update All button. Now, all you have to do is put a tab before each 
number and the numbers will align on the decimal point. (Note: in a table, 
you have to press Esc Tab to enter a tab. Otherwise, a tab moves the cursor 
to the next cell.)

Mike Wickham