Hi, Matt: From the FrameMaker 9.0 User Guide, page 50:
The < > counter in the Head2 format keeps the value of the first counter the same but doesn’t display it. If the < > counter is not in that position, the <A+> in the Head2 format refers to the first counter (not the second), and FrameMaker produces [incorrect results]. Interestingly, on page 51, the table for Japanese numbering options, "Building block" is the heading for the column that contains constructs like "<zenkaku n>" (meaning "Fixed-width Arabic numbers.") It's a good example why it's important to observe a doc set's style guide diligently, if there is one, and to have one if there isn't one. Regards, Peter _______________________ Peter Gold KnowHow ProServices On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 12:42 PM, Matt Sullivan <m...@grafixtraining.com> wrote: > Ah yes, but what is the description for < > as it is a building block that > does not count?? > > > -Matt > > ________________________________ > > Matt Sullivan > > > 714 585-2335 cell /txt/sms > 714 960-6840 office > skype: mattrsullivan > > mattrsullivan.wordpress.com > linkedin.com/in/mattrsullivan > twitter.com/mattrsullivan > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: knowhow...@gmail.com [mailto:knowhow...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Peter > Gold > Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 10:24 AM > To: Matt Sullivan; tcp@techcommpros.com > Subject: re: placeholders > > ============== > Matt wrote: > > I generally use the phrase "placeholder" when discussing autonumbering, and > it's not a new feature. > > They are used when multiple autonumbers exist in a string. > > Example: > You have a TableTitle paragraph format that displays as Table 4-2. > It uses the following autonumber string: Table <$chapnum>-< ><n+> > > In the example, the < > is the placeholder, which might represent the > autonumber value of figures. Since you want to leave the figure value > unchanged, you must tell FM to ignore it. The common description for that < >> is "placeholder". > ============== > > The FrameMaker 9.0 User Guide refers to auto-numbering building blocks as > "counters." It's been the term used going back many FrameMaker releases. > > HTH > > Regards, > > Peter > _______________________ > Peter Gold > KnowHow ProServices > > > ______________________________________________ ComponentOne Doc-To-Help 2009 is your all-in-one authoring and publishing solution. Author in Doc-To-Help's XML-based editor, Microsoft Word or HTML and publish to the Web, Help systems or printed manuals. Download Free Trial. www.doctohelp.comhttp://www.techcommpros.com/componentone/ Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email t...@techcommpros.com. Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to tcp-subscr...@techcommpros.com Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to tcp-unsubscr...@techcommpros.com Need help? Contact listad...@techcommpros.com Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
