Can't select some objects/text boxes
Hello, I'm very new to using FrameMaker. I'm editing an existing document, and some objects and text boxes seem to be locked. I can't select them even though I am double-clicking on them. What could...
View ArticleHiding conditionalized text causes preceding list to display additional list...
So, I have a document that I want to conditionalize some sections for. There's section A that has a task list in it followed by section B that also has a task list. I just want to conditionalize...
View ArticleHow to install Framemaker 12 without internet connexion ?
Good morning all, I need to install for testing Framemaker 12. In my enterprise, our workstations are not connected to internet. Is someone can tell me if there is a solution to install this software...
View ArticleCompatibility between versions of Adobe FrameMaker
Our client works on Adobe FrameMaker 9, we would like to work on FrameMaker 12. Is it possible? Are the programs compatible?
View ArticleGetting error message 'Cannot write to specified print file
When printing to file in Fm 12 getting the following error message 'Cannot write to specified print file' Marian
View ArticleSetting Up Acrobat 5/Distiller 5
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View ArticleNew to FrameMaker ~ How to define elements?
I'm new to FrameMaker and was hoping somebody could help me. I've just uploaded a huge document from Microsoft Word into FrameMaker and I'm having issues with elements. Does anybody know how to define...
View ArticleCan't separate funds into separate FrameMaker files
We have an automated process that was internally created in FrameMaker that takes a FrameMaker Book file that contains a large number of individual mutual fund files and breaks out each mutual fund...
View ArticleIssue with RE:RootElement and Conversion Table
Hi there, I am trying to convert unstructured to stuctured documents using the conversion table. I'm building the prototype table and EDD that my department will use, and working in FM 10. Ideally,...
View ArticleNeed Script to save multiple FrameMaker 9.0 files as .mif
I am using FrameMaker 9.0 on a PC.I have a number of UNIX scripts that work on .mif files. With the older versions of FrameMaker, I was able to run FrameMaker on Unix and use the batch capabilities to...
View Article"Save As PDF" vs. "Print" as PDF
Is there any real difference? With "Save as" you get a txt file with a report that seems to be meaningless. Are there any hidden advantages or disadvantages to either?Thank youIan
View ArticleDocument validates but NoName is generated when opening
Hi all, We have an xDocbook structured app based on Frame 11 and Docbook 4.2. It has been stable until the last week or so. Here are the changes we made to the structured app recently:1. Added some...
View ArticleFrameMaker 10 not printing PDFs
When I try to print to PDF on FrameMaker, I get the "printing book" dialog box but nothing happens....the PDF is not created and no errors are reported. If I choose to print to poscript, open Acrobat...
View ArticleWhat is the cost level of EMC Documentum or MS SharePoint?
I just want a general idea about the cost level, no need to be detailed. Because I understand the enterprise-level software has complex price calculations.
View ArticleCreating an index of topics organized by menu
Our company has a 3600+ page manual for a software program that has been around for 30+ years. The software product is very antiquated - in fact, it's mostly a text-based program. Users navigate to the...
View ArticleFM 11.0.2 suddenly totally unresponsive
I'm running FM 11 on the following Windows 7 machine:Core i7 with 16Gb RAM I also have the following CC apps installed:PhotoshopInDesignIllustratorPremiere Pro I was working on a FM doc yesterday no...
View ArticleText is not displayed / Text wird nicht angezeigt
Working with FM 11 I've got a longer text written with an older FM-version with some headings and paragraphes that are not displayed. It's just free space or lines and in some cases it's underlined...
View ArticleGlobal update on paragraph tag overrides?
I need to convert a large doc from Word to FM11. I have imported it and am ready to start cleaning it up, but it needs a lot of retagging because all of the styles/tags aren't the same. Global update...
View Articlehardcopies with FM in poor quality
Printing my Text with referenced pictures as PDF-file and sending this to the printer, I have get a hardcopy a good quality but sending it to the same printer directly from FrameMaker the pictures are...
View ArticleHow to insert TOC inside a table
Using FrameMaker 12, I have to create a TOC inside a table. That means, 1st column must contains the paragraphs number, 2nd column the paragraphs text, 3rd column the page numbers. Of course, each...
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