> Now my question: Does anyone know how to add variables to markers in > FrameMaker? > > For example, if I have a document that deals with Product A, that I want > to use as a template for a similar document about Product B, I can create > a <product name> variable and use it to replace the name of the product > when it occurs in the body pages of the document. I'd also like to use > the same variable to replace the name of the product in the running > header. > Currently the marker text for the header reads "Product A Administrator's > Guide" - I'd like to be able to use "<product name> Administrator's Guide" > and then use the variable to change the header as necessary as there will > be many more Administrator's Guides for products after "Product B". > I'm using version 7.0 on Windows NT. > > Is this possible? I've looked in the Help and don't see it mentioned. Or > am I going in the wrong direction and is there a much simpler but > completely different way of getting what I want? I'm open to suggestions. > > Hope you can help. > Sharon
Hi Sharon, I think you can accomplish the same thing by using one or two variables in your headers on the master pages and eliminate the markers altogether. Markers are hard-coded, so it seems they would be harder to work with than variables alone. To create the header text that you mentioned, I would use a variable called <product name> and another one called <type of guide> on the master pages. Or if all of the manuals will be administrator's guides, just hard-code in the words "Administrator's Guide" on the master pages. Donna - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ______________________________________________ Are you a Help Authoring Trainer or Consultant? Let clients find you at www.HAT.Matrix.com, the searchable HAT database based on Char James-Tanny's HAT Comparison Matrix. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. Interested in Interactive 3D Documentation? Get the scoop at http://www.doc-u-motion.com -- your 3D documentation community. _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
