Re: Page Numbering Format (# of ##) in an FM Book
Jazz, If memory serves me, Rick Quartro has a script that will do this. If he doesn't, and you are delivering PDFs, you can do this in Acrobat. I just tested it and it works with Acrobat 8. In Acrobat, open you PDF and select Document > Add Header and Footer. Then select Setup Page Number and Date format, select 1 of n. Select Insert page number. If you have to revert to this option, you might want to edit your Frame footer to accommodate the Acrobat page numbering. Otherwise it could get a little messy. --- On Tue, 6/8/10, Graham, Jasmine S wrote: From: Graham, Jasmine S Subject: Page Numbering Format (# of ##) in an FM Book To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 12:34 PM Hello Framers, I need to setup page numbering formatted as "Page # of ##" in a book with several files. The Page Count variable (building block <$lastpagenum>), pulls the last page number of the current file, not the last page number in the book. So, it's correct in the last file of the book, but not the others. Is there any way to set up a variable that will read the last page number in the book? Or, is there another way to accomplish this without setting it manually after I generate the final book? TIA! Jasmine Graham Technical Writer, Research and Development Wireline Services Weatherford │ 481 Winscott Road │ Fort Worth │ TX │ 76126 Main: +1.817.249.7200 │ Direct: +1.817.249.7032 │ Fax: +1.817.249.7885 │ Mobile: +1.817.235.3620 jasmine.gra...@weatherford.com │ www.weatherford.com === CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION The information contained in this message is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. This message is intended for the individual or entity addressed herein. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose this communication to others. Also please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. The sender totally disclaims, and will not accept, any responsibility or liability for the unauthorized use, or the consequences of any unauthorized use, of this communication or message. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as dspre...@yahoo.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dspreadb%40yahoo.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Page Numbering Format (# of ##) in an FM Book
Jasmine, The easiest way I found was to insert the <$lastpagenum> variable in the very last page of my book, and cross-reference it for all the other chapters. It worked just fine. Berny Gagne From: "Graham, Jasmine S" To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 1:34:24 PM Subject: Page Numbering Format (# of ##) in an FM Book Hello Framers, I need to setup page numbering formatted as "Page # of ##" in a book with several files. The Page Count variable (building block <$lastpagenum>), pulls the last page number of the current file, not the last page number in the book. So, it's correct in the last file of the book, but not the others. Is there any way to set up a variable that will read the last page number in the book? Or, is there another way to accomplish this without setting it manually after I generate the final book? TIA! Jasmine Graham Technical Writer, Research and Development Wireline Services Weatherford │ 481 Winscott Road │ Fort Worth │ TX │ 76126 Main: +1.817.249.7200 │ Direct: +1.817.249.7032 │ Fax: +1.817.249.7885 │ Mobile: +1.817.235.3620 jasmine.gra...@weatherford.com│ www.weatherford.com === CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION The information contained in this message is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. This message is intended for the individual or entity addressed herein. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose this communication to others. Also please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. The sender totally disclaims, and will not accept, any responsibility or liability for the unauthorized use, or the consequences of any unauthorized use, of this communication or message. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as bernyga...@rogers.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/bernygagne%40rogers.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Page Numbering Format (# of ##) in an FM Book
Thank you to all who responded. I didn't think about using a cross-reference (DUH)! BTW, I forgot to mention that I use structured Frame. Here's what I did: EDD - Added new element: EndOfBook Paragraph format: EndOfBook (2pts. White text). Explanatory Text appears in Cross-Ref dialog. Cross Reference format: EndOfBook (building block <$pagenum>) Insert unstructured cross-reference on master page (no need for a new X-REF element tag at this time). I'm still tinkering with my remaining master pages, but I've gone far enough to test this and it works. Marvelous! Jasmine Graham Technical Writer, Research and Development Wireline Services Weatherford │ 481 Winscott Road │ Fort Worth │ TX │ 76126 Main: +1.817.249.7200 │ Direct: +1.817.249.7032 │ Fax: +1.817.249.7885 │ Mobile: +1.817.235.3620 jasmine.gra...@weatherford.com │ www.weatherford.com From: Dave Reynolds [mailto:dave.reyno...@taitradio.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 7:49 PM To: Graham, Jasmine S Subject: Re: Page Numbering Format (# of ##) in an FM Book Hi Jasmine I have done this in a small book. I used the following method to set up the "Page # of ##" in a book with several files. It assumes you are using continuous page numbering throughout the book. 1. On the last page of the last file in the book, insert a new paragraph and give it a new para format (eg LastPage). In my book I have actually put some explanatory text in this para so I know what it is and set the colour to white so it doesn't show. You may or may not wish to do this because this text will end up in the PDF and will be searchible even though it is invisible. 2. Set up the page numbering in the footer of each file as "Page # of [Xref]". # is the normal Current Page variable, and [Xref] is a cross reference to the LastPage paragraph. Set the format of this cross reference to use the <$pagenum> building block and give the format a meaningful name. 3. Import the new Xref format to all files. When you update the book your page numbering will be updated to reflect the total number of pages in the book. You do have to remember that the LastPage para is there and what it's for, though. And remember to make sure it is always on the last page of the book. Hope this helps Dave Graham, Jasmine S wrote, on 9/06/2010 5:34 a.m.: Hello Framers, I need to setup page numbering formatted as "Page # of ##" in a book with several files. The Page Count variable (building block <$lastpagenum>), pulls the last page number of the current file, not the last page number in the book. So, it's correct in the last file of the book, but not the others. Is there any way to set up a variable that will read the last page number in the book? Or, is there another way to accomplish this without setting it manually after I generate the final book? TIA! Jasmine Graham Technical Writer, Research and Development Wireline Services Weatherford │ 481 Winscott Road │ Fort Worth │ TX │ 76126 Main: +1.817.249.7200 │ Direct: +1.817.249.7032 │ Fax: +1.817.249.7885 │ Mobile: +1.817.235.3620 jasmine.gra...@weatherford.com │ www.weatherford.com === CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION The information contained in this message is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. This message is intended for the individual or entity addressed herein. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose this communication to others. Also please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. The sender totally disclaims, and will not accept, any responsibility or liability for the unauthorized use, or the consequences of any unauthorized use, of this communication or message. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as dave.reyno...@tait.co.nz. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dave.reynolds%40tait.co.nz Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- Dave Reynolds Senior Technical Author Tait Radio Communications 175 Roydvale Ave, Christchurch, New Zealand DDI: 64 3 3581029 www.taitradio.com dave.reyno...@taitradio.com TAIT: THE RIGHT FIT <http://www.taitworld.com/main/index.cfm/1,82,0,44,html/About-Tait> === CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION The information contained in this message is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. This message is intended for the individual or entity addressed herein. If you are not the intended recipient, please do
