How to import multiple elements into the same line in structure Framemaker...
I have a successful import process going now (DTD, EDD, ReadWriteRules, and Template) that imports a number of elements, but each onto a separate line. I now need to import three elements in a row on a...
View ArticleHow do I change rendering of wintitle element?
Hello, I'm still quite new to DITA and unhappy about the way the wintitle element is rendered in FrameMaker 12. Unlike uicontrol, which comes out in bold, wintitle is completely undifferentiated from...
View ArticleIs there support for the GraphicsFmt object in FrameMaker 11 ExtendScript?
I was reading the FDK documentation for FrameMaker 11 and I see that support has been added for Object formats using FO_GraphicsFmt. Is there support for the GraphicsFmt object in FrameMaker 11...
View ArticleFind and replace smart quotes with straight quotes?
I understand I can turn off smart quotes so that I can type straight quotes, but I need to replace hundreds of curly smart quotes with straight quotes, is there a feature that will let me do this? I am...
View ArticleImporting EDD changes to templates - help!
FM 11DITA 1.2 I've made minor changes to the following EDDs to syhchronize the formatting of our DITA documents with our parent...
View ArticleHow to use a custom css with a ditamap?
I'm still trying to get to grips with some DITA Frame basics and another piece of info that I would like to have is how to get the ditamap to use a custom css when it is output to xhtml with the DITA...
View ArticleSetting Up Acrobat 5/Distiller 5
The content of this thread comes from a collection of information mostly provided by Dov Isaacs on the Framers forum,.
View ArticleWhy Read/write rules and round tripping?
Hello,I'm planning to set up a documentation project using DITA and I'm evaluating which editor would be better. I don't know Framemaker and one of the things I don't understand is what are the...
View ArticleParser error message: Required attribute 'cols' was not provided
I'm having trouble with a ditamap in FM 12 because two of the files refuse to save. They send up the parser error message "Required attribute 'cols' was not provided". They both contain tables imported...
View ArticleScripting tips
Hi Scripters, I want to offer some advice to those seeking scripting help. First of all, this forum isn't too busy, but there are some extremely helpful people on here. If you follow this advice, it...
View ArticleFramemaker color definitions--New
Okay. I am bewildered. I haven't done much with Frame and color, so when my company asked me to set up a 4C template, I figured I would give it a try. Here's the problem.I need an orange color defined...
View ArticleHow do I get rid of the "unavailable fonts" error?
Every time I open framemaker documents that were created by another writer I get the "unavailable fonts" error. I have tried the tip in the help about deselecting the 'remember missing font names'...
View ArticleWhere are the job options saved?
Hi, everyone, We work in a writing group that is in several states and we're trying to document our current processes. We'd like to have access to each others job options files but we're not sure where...
View ArticleFrameMaker 11 will not change deadline for Shared Review
I am using FrameMaker 11's shared review and have a few documents that I can not successfully alter the deadline. The deadlines have passed and I would like to extend them. I can do this on most...
View ArticleFundamental question about EDD - why localized? Will this cause problems in...
Hi, I am running a German version of FrameMaker. All commands in the EDD appear in German. What happens when someone uses the EDD with an English or Chinese version of FrameMaker? Will this work as...
View ArticleFramemaker Total Page Count with DITA
I am evaluating Structured Framemaker 12 to use with DITA. I have a bookmap and want the footer on each resulting page in all the chapters and the index to include the Total Page Count of the book. I...
View ArticleC-Plus API for turning off Registration (Printer) marks - not working
FrameMaker 7.1 on Windows 7 using Acrobat 11 – Need to print many books to single PDF files – Save as PDF works fine – however some books have Registration (Printer) marks – Can turn this off manually...
View Articlepackage book with Extendscript
I found a thread on this and went to this site... http://blogs.adobe.com/techcomm/2011/07/create-a-book-packager-using-extendscript.html But....I am still unsure on how to use it. I see I have...
View ArticleAdding MIFs to books, and opening them as ASCII text
Hi, here are a couple of questions about working with MIF files in FrameMaker 12. In the 'ADOBE FRAMEMAKER 12 MIF Reference" PDF, in Chpt. 2 (page 9), it says:"If you use FrameMaker to edit a MIF file,...
View ArticleIs Structured FM12 the right solution for this problem?
I've been tasked with solving a tricky problem at my office. Briefly: We've got a technical manual that needs to be printed each time we sell a piece of equipment. Currently, the manual is produced...
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