ANN: 3D with FrameMaker and links
'TOOLBOX for FrameMaker 3D Services' expands the 3D functionalities a technical writer has when working with FrameMaker: + setting links in your Frame file for views + setting links for your 3D animations + selecting a 2D image to place on the 3D image for better printing quality + setting a link to an order form for spare parts Select '3D Communication Package' includes: Adobe Technical Communication Suite, SYSTEC TOOLBOX for FrameMaker and 3D Services DITA/3D Cookbook Information: http://www.systec-it.de/en/3dcomm Flash demo: http://www.toolboxforme.com > TOOLBOX Functionalities: 3D Services > Film Shop: https://www.systec-gmbh.com/os/product_info.php?info=p292_SYSTEC-3D-Communication-Package--WIN--DE--upgrade.html=c2fc45bfac54212299e0c73dbf33a6c8 NEW: SYSTEC RSS Feeds subscription: http://www.systec-gmbh.com/en/sysfeed_en.xml Georg Eck (SYSTEC CEO and ACE)
Re [Ann]: How do you count the total number of words in a FM book
... take TOOLBOX for FrameMaker 8: Module 'Statistics' There is complete list as FM file about all countable information: words, tables, images, ... in all languages Information and Download: www.toolboxforme.com Georg Eck (SYSTEC CEO and ACE)
Re [ANN]: List of linked graphic file locations
... take TOOLBOX for FrameMaker: Module: Booktransfer First step: Book transfer creates a list of all referenced files, Graphics and Textinsets saved in a txt file. Download and Trial: www.toolboxforme.com Georg Eck (CEO and ACE)
Keyboard shortcut for copyright symbol
Take TOOLBOX > Special Characters: Standard: (See attached file: standard.jpg) Symbol: (See attached file: symbol.jpg) ZapfDingbat: (See attached file: zapfdingbats.jpg) Wingdings: (See attached file: wingdings.jpg) ... and User Customized Characters. Easy to use in any document, in FrameMaker: Menu TOOLBOX in FrameMaker > Choose Standard, Wingdings, Symbol, Zapfdingbat or User > Select any Character > Click it > Ready Download/Information: www.toolboxforme.com Georg Eck (ACE and SYSTEC CEO)
Ann: Special X-mas Offer: Bundles = Packages
SYSTEC - The ideal solution for technical documentation Special Price to december, 30th 2007 3D Communication Package? The integration of Flash and U3D into a documentation opens completely new possibilities, e.g. describing complex procedures and creating service documents with simulations. SYSTEC specializes in services and complete software solutions for creating technical documentation and automatizations as well as data management. Adobe and SYSTEC create new benchmarks, their products help making the day-to-day work of technical writers much easier ? their package: Adobe?s Technical Communication Suite and SYSTEC?s 3D solution for an ideally integrated and highly efficient work environment. SYSTEC, the international market leader for Add-Ons for FrameMaker, has upgraded the TOOLBOX once again. 3D Communication Package?: www.systec-it.de/en/3dcomm Shop: https://www.systec-gmbh.com/os/index.php?language=en=c136_3D-Package.html=cf49858a404343376870783b61fa586a DITA Package? DITA, the new XML-standard of structured documents, is optionally supported by FrameMaker 8. SYSTEC adds their DITA/3D Cookbook (in English), WebWorks ePublisher, DITA Services and various templates in order to increase efficiency by minimizing editing- and translation costs. DITA Package?: www.systec-it.de/en/dita Shop: https://www.systec-gmbh.com/os/index.php?language=en=c118_DITA-Package.html=cf49858a404343376870783b61fa586a DITA projects can be managed when connected to a content management system such as SCHEMA ST4 or XyEnterprise Contenta. Content-Management: www.systec-it.de/en/cms More information about 3D, DITA, ...: TOOLBOX for? FrameMaker 8: See the TOOLBOX Teacher (created by Captivate). TOOLBOX for?: www.toolboxforme.com Shop: https://www.systec-gmbh.com/os/index.php?language=en=c12_Windows.html=cf49858a404343376870783b61fa586a The new packages are ideally suited for beginners as well as professionals. Thanks for your Confidence in SYSTEC. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Georg Eck (CEO SYSTEC GmbH)
ANN: DITA-Services, 3D-Services and a new TOOLBOX for ® FrameMaker 8
NOW the new 'TOOLBOX for? FrameMaker 8' is available http://www.toolboxforme.com Benefit: More speed ... ... and more features like DITA-Services, Book-Services and 3D-Services. An update to the TOOLBOX 8 with discount: https://www.systec-gmbh.com/os/index.php?language=en=c128_8-0.html=042acf38f80a1872ada369573045a216 Note: + 3D-Services are available in September. + DITA-Services are available with DITA PACKAGE and DITA Cookbook. www.systec-it.de/en/dita Georg Eck
FM8: Renaming a para format throughout a book?
Take 'TOOLBOX for? FrameMaker': www.toolboxforme.com Modul: "Rename Formats by Configuration" ... this function allows you to rename formats for characters and paragraphs throughout the book. Georg Eck (CEO, ACE)
Ann: FrameMaker 8 and Plugins
Note: Previous plug-ins runs but slowly. TOOLBOX is new compiled to 'TOOLBOX for? FrameMaker 8': http://www.toolboxforme.com Benefit: More speed ... ... and more features like DITA-Services, Book-Services and 3D-Services. An update to the TOOLBOX 8 with discount: https://www.systec-gmbh.com/os/index.php?language=en=c128_8-0.html=042acf38f80a1872ada369573045a216 Georg Eck
Ann: TOOLBOX_for FrameMaker 8 | DITA PACKAGE | 3D-Services
We announce the new TOOLBOX for? FrameMaker 8 ... ... and the SYSTEC DITA PACKAGE the package with all mulitlingual documentation and templates and tools: Get your information: DITA PACKAGE with DITA Cookbook http://www.systec-gmbh.com/en/sites/framemaker.php TOOLBOX for? FrameMaker - the TOOLBOX for ? Family with new solutions: DITA-Services, Book-Services and 3D-Services: http://www.toolboxforme.com Georg Eck (CEO, ACE)
Ann: word count
Question: FM 7.2 Is it possible to do a word count on a FrameMaker book? I need to calculate the word count for a translation project and I have about 400 FM files; it's very boring having to do File >> Utilities >> Document Reports >> WordCount for each document. Answer: Yes, take "TOOLBOX for FrameMaker" (since FM 5.5.6) and select "Statistics in a Book". You will get a frame file with a lot of information about every file in a book. Download the 30-day trial version: www.toolboxforme.com Georg Eck
List of imported graphics
You could get a list of imported graphics, referenced text insets and chapters in a book. That is possible in a document, in a book with chapters and in a book with books. Take TOOLBOX for FrameMaker: Tool "Book Transfer" create a list before you can transfer the book. Download and information: www.toolboxforme.com Georg Eck (CEO and ACE)
Ann: Generating a list of paragraph tags with properties?
Take TOOLBOX for FrameMaker: Modul "Format List" of a document or book http://www.toolboxforme.com + Go to Downloads + Install the 30-day trial version with full functionality Purchase TOOLBOX ...: http://www.systec-gmbh.com/os/index.php?cat=c14_7-6-x.html ... with Online Licensing. Georg Eck
Finding overrides
Yes, there is 'TOOLBOX for FrameMaker 7.2': Module "List of paragraph overrides" The plug-in fills a row in the template table for each detected paragraph override: + paragraph format name including a hyperlink on the spot in the scanned document (1st column) + paragraph text in the documents local formatting (2nd column) + paragraph text using the catalog formatting if available (3rd column) Download and information: http://www.toolboxforme.com Trial version for 30 days. Georg Eck (CEO and ACE)
Check Boxes and Radio Buttons in FM 7.2
Yes, there is 'FormCreator' an add-on for FrameMaker. There are FrameMaker files with many text and some checkboxes ... radio buttons ... signature fields the add-on add field information at the paragraph formats (or at paragraph formats in the table) and the output is an fillable PDF form. Information: http://www.systec-gmbh.com/en/sites/online_formulare.php Georg Eck (CEO and ACE)
Character counts
Take and test TOOLBOX for FrameMaker Modul "Statistics" Donwload and try it: www.toolboxforme.com GEorg Eck (CEO and ACE)
Plugin or Script for printing out paragraph format properties
Answer: Yes - TOOLBOX x.x for FrameMaker Modul: List formats Download: www.toolboxforme.com Demo for 30 days. Georg Eck (CEO and Adobe Certified Expert) Midlothian, VA usa at systec-gmbh.com >Hello All, > >Does anyone know of a plugin or script that will print out paragraph format >properties from a FrameMaker document? Thanks.
replacing paragraph styles in a book
There is TOOLBOX for FrameMaker: "Change formats" Test it for 30 days free. Information and Download: www.toolboxforme.com Online-Shop: http://www.systec-gmbh.com/os/index.php?language=en=c14_7-6-x.html GEorg Eck (CEO and ACE)
Plugin or Script for printing out paragraph format properties
Answer: Yes - TOOLBOX x.x for FrameMaker Modul: List formats Download: www.toolboxforme.com Demo for 30 days. Georg Eck (CEO and Adobe Certified Expert) Midlothian, VA usa at systec-gmbh.com >Hello All, > >Does anyone know of a plugin or script that will print out paragraph format >properties from a FrameMaker document? Thanks.